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Irwin planners recommend approval for senior citizen housing project
A proposed $12 million, 50-unit senior housing project in Irwin was recommended for approval by the borough’s planning commission by a 2-1 vote. But the Westmoreland County Housing Authority project is opposed by some North Huntingdon residents, who say in addition to increasing traffic it could possibly reduce the value...
Penn Hills non-profit pharmacy offers affordable medications for patients
A Penn Hills couple credits God for opening a pharmacy that has helped dozens of patients afford their medications. As the pandemic impacts adults becoming uninsured after losing their jobs, resulting in being unable to afford their medications, Shannon and Sean Parsons worked to fix a similar problem more than...
Sharpsburg hires interim borough manager without a public vote
Sharpsburg Council hired an interim borough manager in February during a closed-door session with no public vote in what could be a possible violation of the state’s Sunshine Act, according to a legal expert. “The law requires that all official action take place at a public meeting, and there’s no...
Pittsburgh Cultural Trust announces changes to covid-19 restrictions
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust announced Wednesday requirements for proof of covid-19 vaccination and face masks will be determined on a per event basis starting Monday. The artist or promoter of the event will decide whether guests need to show they’ve been vaccinated, present a negative covid test and/or wear a...
Pitt-Greensburg theater director ends tenure with ‘Trailer Park Musical’
Welcome to Armadillo Acres Trailer Park, where an unlikely romance develops between an exotic dancer running from an ex-boyfriend and a highway toll collector with an agoraphobic wife. Trouble is brewing in “The Great American Trailer Park Musical,” which Pitt-Greensburg Theatre Company will stage tonight through Sunday in Ferguson Theater...
Woman charged after trooper pierced with needle during New Stanton arrest
A state trooper was medically evaluated this week after his finger was pierced by a hypodermic needle during an arrest at a New Stanton hotel, according to court papers. The incident reportedly happened when the trooper was arresting Angeline M. Percha, 33. She is charged with aggravated assault, theft, receiving...
Instruction continues as water line break cleaned up at Hempfield Area High School
Students in the area of a water line break at Hempfield Area High School Thursday were moved elsewhere in the building to continue instruction, according to Superintendent Tammy Wolicki. The break happened around 10:30 a.m. in the bridge between the high school and field house, she said. Water spread into...
Harrison dog training business approved, opening day set for Friday
The Harrison commissioners have approved the addition of a pet day care and boarding service at an existing dog training business in the township. Ringer’s Pet Dog Training, at 3041 Freeport Road, is expected to open for business Friday morning with the additional services, which owner Kim Ringer wasn’t allowed...
Maple House Music + Arts Festival to debut in Hartwood Acres Park
Entertainment manager Da’Lyn Bauman was meeting with Ghost Hounds, a Pittsburgh rock and blues band she manages. Music brought a harmony between them. “We quickly learned how drastically different our musical experiences had been, but the through-line that tied us all together was a deep love for storytelling and timeless...
‘Get as far away as possible’: State police offer advice for motorists in large highway pileups
Drivers who find themselves in a pileup similar to a deadly one in Central Pennsylvania this week should get out of their vehicles, if possible, and head to a safe spot, according to state police. Troopers are warning motorists that standing around the wreckage at that type of scene can...
Lenten Soup Supper & Study, Easter egg hunt and more around Sewickley area churches
Divine Redeemer Parish Eucharistic Adoration at St. Mary, 444 Glenfield Road, takes place 8-9 p.m. Wednesdays. At St. James, 200 Walnut St., it takes place from 7:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Mondays, 3-7 p.m. Wednesdays, noon-4 p.m. Fridays and on Saturdays after 9 a.m. Mass. Walk-ins and signups are welcome. For more...
Harmar guitarist’s band earns multiple Iron City Rocks awards
When he was teaching himself to play guitar at 12 years old, Matthew Kamenicky imagined being in a rock ’n’ roll band someday. What he couldn’t have imagined was that, not long after forming the rock group Steel Mill Rising, he’d be getting a call from an ESPN official asking...
Decades of duty: West Deer Officer reports for retirement duty after 33 years
After serving the West Deer community for 33 years, police Officer Brian Dobson has retired from duty. The 57-year-old got his start with West Deer as a part-time officer in 1988 before he went full time in 1993. He had a couple of stints with departments in Mars and Avalon....
The Stroller, March 31, 2022: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Publicize your community events and club meetings for free in The Stroller. Send information at least a week in advance to vndnews@triblive.com. Please include a daytime telephone number. Donations welcome for Easter meals, treats Allegheny Valley Association of Churches Food Bank is accepting donations that will be used to create...
2 hurt in Route 51 crash
Two people were hurt in a crash Wednesday in Forward, according to Allegheny County police. The crash was reported just after 4 p.m. on Route 51 (Hayden Boulevard) at Tunnel Hollow Road, near a roadside farm stand just over the border from Westmoreland County. Police said two vehicles collided and...
Scene from movie ‘A Man Called Otto’ filmed at Oakmont church, sans a man called Tom Hanks
Oakmont resident Kassandra Stotler held her sons, Glenn and Billy, as the stood outside St. Thomas Episcopal Church. They were watching folks not normally seen in town. Crews moved cars, trucks, cameras and equipment up and down Delaware Avenue and Fourth Street. The place of worship just a few blocks...
New Kensington Camera Club offering free splash/water drop workshop
To illustrate an upcoming New Kensington Camera Club workshop, past president Harry Shipman created a splash/water drop photo honoring Ukraine. The camera club will offer a free public photo class on splash/water drop photography on Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. in Suite 201 of the Pittsburgh Mills mall in...
Easter services at Hampton Presbyterian
Hampton Presbyterian Church has announced its Holy Week and Easter services. Holy Week April 10 — Palm Sunday We will herald the entrance of King Jesus with palms and songs! Palm Sunday Musical at both the 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. services. Worshipers are asked to bring their fish bank for...
Sage’s Army still waging battle against drug abuse; mission continues after 10 years
Norwin graduate Troy Jones hit rock bottom four years ago when he “died.” It happened as Jones was driving on Route 30 in North Versailles, as a result of a dose of heroin laced, unknown to him, with fentanyl, a deadly drug that dealers often add to heroin and cocaine....
Sharpsburg night court a success
Sharpsburg Magisterial District Judge Matthew Rudzki made good on one of his campaign promises from last year. Rudzki implemented a night court option for people seeking an alternative to having to miss work or school to attend court. “I have high hopes it will be a successful program,” Rudzki said....
Quaker Valley School District’s peer jury program helps students learn from mistakes
Imagine being a teen and getting into a fight in school or on a bus. Damaging a desk or some other school district property or involved in other mischief. Going to juvenile court or a local magistrate can result in a criminal record and fines. Quaker Valley School District is...
Quaker Valley School District responds to Leet zoning hearing board’s formal denial of proposed high school application
The future of a proposed Quaker Valley High School may be settled in Allegheny County Court. School district officials announced Wednesday they plan to appeal the Leet zoning hearing board’s denial of its special exception application for the school to the county court sometime in early April. The proposed $95...
Sewickley Sons of Italy embarks on heritage archive project
An effort to help preserve Italian history in the Sewickley area is underway. What started as an idea from residents and members of the Sons of Italy social club has developed into the Sewickley Area Italian Heritage Archive Project. The goal is to amass a collection of materials and then...
Senate candidate Oz talks fracking support and election fraud at Canonsburg campaign event
Republican Senate candidate Dr. Mehmet Oz spoke at a campaign event in Canonsburg on Wednesday evening, highlighting his energy policies and taking questions about the legitimacy of the 2020 election. Oz, the surgeon and former host of the Dr. Oz television show, held a panel discussion with prominent campaign supporters...
15-year-old boy killed in Homewood shooting
A 15-year-old boy died after being shot in the head early Wednesday evening in the Pittsburgh’s Homewood neighborhood, according to police and the Allegheny County Medical Examiner. Police found Dayvon Vickers of Pittsburgh injured when they responded to a call after four gunshots were fired shortly after 6 p.m. in...
