Western PA Local News category, Page 1542
Mobile trailer to sell CBD edibles in Pittsburgh region
A new mobile trailer is hoping to bring CBD edibles — cookies, brownies, and pastries infused with non-THC products — to shoppers all over Pittsburgh later this summer. Moodedibles is a company that produces small-batch edibles infused with CBD, Delta 8 and other minor cannabinoids. All edibles contain below the...
Solicitation hours extended in Hampton
Solicitors have an extra two hours each day to visit Hampton residences and businesses that do not opt out of such activities. Hampton Council on April 27 approved an amendment to the township’s peddling and solicitation ordinance, establishing permissible hours between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. The change came about...
Westmoreland teachers targeted by nationwide jury duty scam
A nationwide jury duty scam using the name of a fictitious sheriff’s deputy is targeting school teachers in Westmoreland County, according to state police. Scammers are using the name “Deputy Wayne Farley” — which has been linked to phone scams around the country — and calling a school district to...
Police say clerk at Jeannette convenience store thwarted robbery
Jeannette police arrested a city man early Monday after a convenience store clerk accused him of grabbing a money bag containing $1,565 from the cash register and attempting to run from the store, according to police. Andre J. Sanders, 43, was taken into custody by police just outside the Jeannette...
Tarentum manager set to resign, take post in Murrysville
Tarentum’s loss is Murrysville’s gain. Tarentum Borough Manager Michael Nestico is expected to resign during a council meeting May 10 to take the job as Murrysville’s top administrator. Tarentum Council President Scott Dadowski said council is aware of Nestico’s decision and that his leaving will be a loss for the...
Ligonier Valley Endowment provides grant for new decontamination system
Firefighters, police officers and ambulance personnel in Ligonier will be a little safer thanks to a new decontamination system purchased with a $10,000 gift from Ligonier Valley Endowment. The system will be shared by Ligonier Borough fire department, Ligonier Valley police and Mutual Aid’s borough station. Ambulance service director of...
Hempfield substitute teacher accused of passing ‘lewd’ poem to high school student
A former substitute teacher at Hempfield Area High School was released from the Westmoreland County Prison on $50,000 bond over the weekend after being arrested for allegedly passing a “lewd” poem to a female student. State police arrested Troy T. Perkins, 41, on Friday, charging him with disorderly conduct and...
Gas prices in Pittsburgh area jump 18 cents since last week; diesel costs could drive further increases
Gasoline prices are rising again, but a jump in the cost of diesel fuel might be the bigger concern, an industry analyst says. The national average price of gasoline increased by about 7 cents per gallon in the past week, and by nearly 18 cents per gallon in the Pittsburgh...
Hampton ranks in top 2.2% of Pennsylvania high schools
Hampton High School has been ranked 15th out of 676 high schools in Pennsylvania in the 2022 Best High Schools rankings released April 26 by U.S. News & World Report. The high school also ranked fourth in the Pittsburgh region out of 132 high schools. In this year’s rankings, Hampton...
Pitt says ‘thousands’ have supported university as debate over funding continues
Thousands of Pennsylvanians have answered the call to support the University of Pittsburgh’s campaign to keep tuition discounts for in-state Pitt students, school officials report. The campaign began after some House Republicans indicated they might not support Pitt’s nonpreferred appropriation bill that typically passes in the Pennsylvania budget. The bill...
Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey signs inclusionary zoning expansion for Bloomfield, Polish Hill
Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey on Monday signed legislation that expands inclusionary zoning into the city’s Bloomfield and Polish Hill neighborhoods. The measure earned City Council approval two weeks ago, after community advocates had pushed for the measure for years, said Councilwoman Deb Gross, who represents the neighborhoods. Community groups in...
Countdown begins for Pennsylvania Real ID requirement
Pennsylvanians have one year until the Real ID requirement for domestic air travel in the United States goes into effect. After two years of pandemic-driven delays, the federal requirement will be put into place May 3, 2023. “Although a year seems like a long time to get ready, the deadline...
Quaker Valley School District highlights mental health efforts
When Penny made her way into last month’s Quaker Valley school board meeting, board members smiled and some administrators took pictures. The 2-year-old purebred bulldog has that impact on everyone at the high school, Principal Deborah Riccobelli said at the April 26 voting session. Penny trained at Misty Pines Pet...
Westmoreland County Senior Games return after 2-year hiatus
The Westmoreland County Senior Games return to action this week, following a two-year pandemic hiatus. County parks coordinator Chris Panichella couldn’t be happier. “This has been a big part of Westmoreland County events, and we got a lot of calls last year asking if we could find some way to...
Hampton embarks on Phase 2 of community trail
Hampton Community Trail’s Phase 2 has begun, with unanimous approval of the engineering proposal during municipal council’s April 27 meeting. The first phase of the project has been completed, connecting the Rachel Carson Trail at Community Park’s northernmost end with the center of the park, next to its playground. Phase...
Police: Tarentum couple arrested on drug charges after bills used in sting found during raid
A Tarentum couple was arrested on felony drug charges after police raided a home where they were living and found heroin and cash that included bills marked for an undercover drug buy, police said. Michael Joseph Spears, 29, and Kelly Flemming, 28, of the 100 block of Curtis Street, were...
No one reported hurt after shot fired during fight at McKee Stadium in Jeannette
No one was reported hurt when a shot was fired into the ground during an argument at Jeannette’s McKee Stadium on Saturday, according to Police Chief Donald Johnston Jr. Officers learned two men got into an argument at the Park Street stadium at 10:15 a.m. when one of them fired...
Westmoreland DA appoints 16 county officers to serve as liaisons to prosecutor’s office
Law enforcement officers from across Westmoreland County have been tapped to serve as liaisons between their police departments and the office of District Attorney Nicole Ziccarelli. The Westmoreland County District Attorney’s Law Enforcement Coalition was created to establish a line of communication between the prosecutor’s office and law enforcement agencies,...
In brief: YMCA Senior Men’s Club, Sewickley council meeting and more
Senior Men’s Club An affiliate of the Sewickley Valley YMCA, the Senior Men’s Club will have Simply Strings on May 6 at the YMCA. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. for an informal social gathering followed by the presentation at 10. Upcoming presentations include FFA air traffic controller James Tompkins on...
In brief: Mental Wellness & Suicide Prevention Day, TOPS meetings and more around Penn Hills
Mental Wellness & Suicide Prevention Day SAFE Task Force and Penn Hills School District are teaming up for Mental Wellness & Suicide Prevention Day from 1-4:30 p.m. May 7. The free community event will take place at Penn Hills High School and feature a panel discussion with former University of...
In brief: Class of 1972 reunion, youth football and cheer registration and more in Pine, Richland
Class of 1972 reunion Richland High School class of 1972 is hosting a reunion at 6 p.m. Sept. 17 at Adler Acres, 226 Brownsdale Road, Butler. Contact fellow graduate Gail Paserba at 724-496-7913 or gapaserba@iqcconsulting.com to help and/or RSVP. Youth football and cheer registration The Pine Richland Youth Football &...
Happenings for the week of May 2, 2022: Library events in Plum, plant sale in Oakmont
Events schedule at Plum Community Library Plum Borough Community Library events include a presentation on retirement planning with David Bousquet, May 11. Patio Pleasures, piano and painting on the patio, is scheduled for May 24. Monthly features include mahjong, Scrabble, chess, coloring, take-home kits, Movie Day, book club and Knit/Crochet...
Happenings for week of May 2, 2022: Monroeville Public Library programs, women’s gatherings
Libraries, nursery collaborate on garden program Soil Sisters Nursery, the Braddock Carnegie Library Association and the Monroeville Public Library invite families to visit and explore the Home Plate Garden located next to Hamilton Park, 115 Hamilton Ave., Turtle Creek. The local collaboration aims to increase garden members and volunteers at...
Happenings for week of May 2, 2022: Hampton Presbyterian Church Big Band dance, Lions spaghetti dinner
Hampton Presbyterian Church Big Band hosts event The Hampton Presbyterian Church Big Band is hosting a dance event from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. May 13. Free dance lessons will be given by Matthew Lawther from 6:30 to 7:30, and the band will perform live music afterward. Tickets are $10 each,...
Knead Community Cafe to unveil spring, summer menu with 14 new offerings
From light to heavy, vegan to meaty, the upcoming new menu at Knead Community Cafe in New Kensington is full of options. While the winter chill lingered this year, Knead’s fall and winter menu will exit with the launch of the spring and summer menu on May 10. It brings...
