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Dog or coyote? DNA test confirms species of animal that escaped from Westmoreland rehab center
One question has been answered about the animal that was undergoing tests to determine if was a coyote or a dog. DNA testing confirmed it is 100% a coyote, said Morgan Barron, wildlife rehabilitator. But another question remains: Where is it? The coyote escaped in late January from Barron’s Mt....
Growers will share ‘joy of orchids’ at annual show in Upper St. Clair
Beautiful, exotic blooms aren’t the only draw at the Orchid Society of Western Pennsylvania’s annual orchid show. This year’s two-day event also will include a silent auction, an hourly raffle of orchid plants and orchid-related items, a sales area, a repotting table and educational opportunities. Show hours will be noon-8...
Richland History Group: George Washington’s 1753 trek through Pine and Richland
In 1753, George Washington, at age 21, was sent on a historic mission by the Governor of Virginia to take a message to Fort Le Boeuf in Erie. He hired Christopher Gist, a surveyor and an experienced wilderness traveler, as his primary guide, as well as six others. Washington and...
Man found guilty of first-degree murder in shooting of father of former Pitt, NBA player
A Wilkinsburg man was found guilty Monday of first-degree murder in a 2019 shooting death in the borough. Dilon Bartifay, 34, faces a mandatory prison term of life without parole in the Nov. 16, 2019, killing of Gregory Lamont Blair Sr., the father of former University of Pittsburgh basketball star...
Maria Montaño named press secretary for Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey
Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey said Monday that he has appointed Maria Montaño to be his administration’s press secretary. With the appointment, Montaño becomes the city’s first openly transgender woman to serve as a mayoral press secretary. “She brings a wealth of communications, media and lived experience to my administration, and...
Hempfield man accused of jumping in and out of traffic on Route 136
A Hempfield man is free on bail after state police said he jumped in and out of traffic Friday and fought with troopers, according to court papers. Kenneth Wayne Barron II, 22, is charged with resisting arrest, disorderly conduct, obstruction of highways and public drunkenness. Police said they were called...
New $1.7 million Greensburg public works building could be finished in March
A new public works building in Greensburg is almost complete, more than two years after the old one was destroyed in a fire. Tom Bell, director of public works, said officials could move into the building on South Urania Avenue in March, with final inspections expected in the next two...
Brackenridge officials eyeing new public works building
A long sought-after upgrade to the Brackenridge public works facilities could become reality within the next year or so, as the borough looks to build a new maintenance building. Council is expected to apply for a $400,000 state grant made available through gambling revenues. A new building is expected to...
Brackenridge seeks state money for sewer woes
Brackenridge officials hope ongoing storm sewer overflows along Roup Avenue can be addressed if the borough receives a state grant. Council is seeking up to $300,000 through the state’s Local Share Account. The $120 million fund was created with gambling revenues across the state. Borough engineer Gordon Taylor said heavy...
Arnold hires part-time code enforcement officer, intends to hire a second
Arnold has hired a part-time code enforcement officer and plans to bring on a second, Councilman George Hawdon said. Joel Santoro, a former probation officer in Allegheny and Westmoreland counties, started in Arnold recently, according to Hawdon. Arnold’s previous code enforcement officer, Scott Ponteri, had been there three or four...
Burrell’s Huston Middle School to present the musical Disney’s ‘Aladdin Jr.’
With a cast of 32 students and a production crew of 80 students, Burrell’s Huston Middle School will present Disney’s “Aladdin Jr.” Thursday through Saturday at the school auditorium and during a livestream Saturday. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased only in advance online at our.show/hms aladdinjr. “The best part...
Car crashes into creek in Penn Hills; no injuries reported
No injuries were reported when a car veered off Hulton Road in Penn Hills early Monday and came to rest in a creek, according to an Allegheny County dispatcher. The single-car crash on the 800 block of Hulton Road was reported at 5:50 a.m., the dispatcher said. The car reportedly...
Washington County man dead after SUV hits tree on Route 18
A 22-year-old Washington County man died early Saturday in a one-vehicle crash on Route 18 in South Franklin Township, according to state police. Noah D. Roten of Washington was driving his Chevrolet sport utility vehicle along the 3500 block about 3:09 a.m. and struck a tree, troopers said. Roten was...
In brief: Vaccine clinic, scholarship available and more around Penn Hills
Vaccine clinic Penn Hills School District is partnering with UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh to provide a covid vaccine clinic from 9 to 11 a.m. Feb. 18 at Linton Middle School, 250 Aster St. It is available for staff, district families and students 5 and older. All three vaccines will...
In brief: Preschool and kindergarten open house rescheduled, Penguin Bookshop event and more around Sewickley
Preschool, kindergarten open house rescheduled Parents and caregivers interested in learning more about pre-schools, childcare centers and kindergartens in the Quaker Valley area are invited to attend the Sewickley Public Library’s annual Open House. The program has been rescheduled for 6:30 p.m. March 3. Representatives from many area facilities will...
Troopers say Apollo man stalked ex-girlfriend using tracking device on her vehicle
Pennsylvania State Police said a 58-year-old Apollo man was stalking a Vandergrift woman through a tracking device hidden on her vehicle, according to court records. Ronald D. Roessler was arrested and arraigned on two counts of stalking and single charges of loitering, prowling and tampering with evidence, according to state...
Tarentum leaders to residents: Clean up or pay up
Tarentum leaders want residents to clean up. Council is scheduled in March to vote on a Quality of Life ordinance that would outline health and safety requirements that include cutting high grass, removing junk vehicles and keeping homes in proper condition. “Over the last few years, there has been a...
PennDOT set to replace poor-rated Mt. Pleasant Township bridge, posts plans online
PennDOT is planning to replace a bridge in Mt. Pleasant Township that is among more than 140 state-inspected spans in Westmoreland County rated in poor condition. The project on Ankney Hill Road is slated for construction from the spring of 2023 through the following fall, according to a virtual plans...
The Stroller, Feb. 14, 2022: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Publicize your events, fish fries and fundraisers for free in The Stroller. Send information at least a week in advance to vndnews@triblive.com. Please include a daytime telephone number. Money available for conservation projects A $1.17 million USDA grant with matching funds will pay for farmers and residents in the Buffalo...
Power of love: Couples navigate pandemic challenges to find that special someone
The covid-19 pandemic has affected so many of life’s memorable moments and even impacted everyday events, from schooling to dining out to visiting family members. One thing it hasn’t overpowered is love. “Dating and marrying during the pandemic was and has been an extremely unique experience. Looking back, it all...
Westmoreland Online Academy eyeing expansionVideo
Leaders from three area school districts want to take advantage of the success of the Westmoreland Online Academy by expanding the program to middle and high school students. The online academy — a collaboration between Hempfield Area, Franklin Regional and Norwin school districts — was created in response to the...
Faces of the Valley: For Melissa Aller of Leechburg, volunteering is a way of life
Melissa Aller of Leechburg knows her way around a fundraiser. Aller, 39, grew up in Natrona and began volunteering at a young age, tagging along with her late mother, Bonnie, a frequent volunteer in the community. “My mother always told me it was better to give than to receive,” said...
New Kensington police say man charged after selling crack cocaine to informant
A New Kensington police detective filed multiple felony drug charges against a Tarentum man after an informant bought drugs from him, according to authorities. Brian Lamont Kellum, 43, of the 500 block of Main Street, was charged with two felony counts of possession of drugs with the intent to deliver,...
Buffalo Township supervisors approve 100 new homes for Twin Oaks development
Buffalo Township has given the green light for the Twin Oaks development to add another 100 single-family houses. The township supervisors voted 3-0 Wednesday night to approve a conditional use petition that will allow the additional houses to be built. The new units will be built on 60 acres of...
Late Fox Chapel Area teacher’s love of travel lives on in student scholarships
Late Fox Chapel Area English teacher Conroy Guyer traveled so frequently after retirement that he earned enough airline miles to fly on the supersonic Concorde from Paris to New York for free. Guyer, who passed away in 2021, wanted to ensure that his passion for exploring lived on. He bequeathed...
