Western PA Local News category, Page 1653
Traffic stoppages on Apollo’s North Warren Avenue Feb. 14-17
PennDOT announced periodic traffic stoppages on North Warren Avenue in Apollo from Feb. 14-17. The stoppages, 15 minutes or less, are planned for North Warren Avenue near North 11th Street. Stoppages should be less than 15 minutes or less at a time between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. The stoppages...
Penn-Trafford area: Scholarships, seniors meet
Bushy Run Lions to offer scholarships The Bushy Run Lions Club will award five scholarships to Penn-Trafford High School graduates, or graduates from other area schools who live in the club’s service area. The scholarships are awarded based on academic achievement, community activities, extra-curricular activities, a written statement and financial...
Murrysville area: ‘Egg my Yard,’ meetings and more
Submit news, briefs and event listings to pvarine@triblive.com. “Egg My Yard” registration opens Feb. 21 Murrysville residents seeking to have their yards “egged” this Easter by the recreation department can begin signing up on Feb. 21 at 10 a.m. Department members will hide candy-filled plastic eggs for a “family-sized” egg...
West Hills Intermediate School in Kittanning evacuated after smoke reported in computer room
Students at West Hills Intermediate School in Kittanning were evacuated from the building after smoke and the smell of burning rubber was reported in a computer room, according to authorities. Student were placed on a bus and taken to nearby West Hills Primary while firefighters set up operations at the...
Sewickley officers heralded for arresting homicide suspect Samuel Lee Tolfa
Two Sewickley police officers were honored for their efforts in apprehending a suspect in an Avalon murder. Samuel Lee Tolfa, 32, was taken into custody in Hopewell on Jan. 22. He is accused of fatally shooting Jorden Lee Puskar, 21, of Coraopolis early that morning in the 100 block of...
Penn Hills Garden Center merges with Steel Goat Marketplace and Gifts
Penn Hills Lawn and Garden recently transitioned to Gardening With Jayme, and is now a vendor at its neighbor business, Steel Goat Marketplace and Gifts. Penn Hills Lawn and Garden has been around since 1984 on the first floor of the building at the intersection of Rodi and Jefferson roads,...
Pittsburgh City Council divided on creating infrastructure committee in wake of bridge collapse
Proposals before Pittsburgh City Council to increase focus on the city’s infrastructure in the wake of the Fern Hollow Bridge collapse are drawing mixed reactions from council members. The first piece of legislation would create a 15-member committee of city officials, construction industry professionals, organized labor representatives and others to...
Pittsburgh City Council advances outdoor dining, retail legislation
A proposal to allow Pittsburgh restaurants to continue offering outdoor dining is essential for some eateries’ survival, according to several community organizations. Legislation before City Council would allow restaurants and retailers to apply for permits to use sidewalks and streets for dining and shopping. The practice became commonplace during the...
State auditor general finds 3 issues in audit of Lower Burrell’s Kinloch fire company
As part of a routine audit, the state Auditor General’s Office found three issues with the business practices and financial accounting of Lower Burrell Volunteer Fire Company No. 1, which serves the city’s Kinloch neighborhood. In an audit covering Jan. 1, 2018, to Dec. 31, 2020, the auditor general concluded...
Delmont appoints councilman to fill vacated seat
Chris Bigley moved to Delmont eight years ago for its small-town charm and historical significance. As a resident, he’s attended events like the Apple’n Arts Festival and the Delmont Pilgrimage with his family, and wanted an opportunity to give back. He now has that chance for at least the next...
Kennywood’s Laser Loop returns to U.S. — at New York amusement parkVideo
One of Kennywood Park’s most famous — and incredibly popular — coasters, the Laser Loop, will be back and operating on U.S. soil for the first time in decades. Niagara Amusement Park & Splash World has purchased the looping ride — since renamed Cascabel — from La Feria Chapultepec Magico,...
Singer Jimmy Mowery from ‘The Voice’ to perform at The Mall at Robinson
Music is a lot more than notes and harmonies to singer Jimmy Mowery. It’s a way to honor his late father who was shot and killed on Thanksgiving Day when Mowery was 11 years old. He turned to music to heal, a career his father gave up to get a...
Passersby rescue resident from Greensburg house fireVideo
A New Jersey man in town visiting family got a Greensburg woman to safety Thursday morning as a fire next door began spreading to her home. Gary Demus happened to be riding along Harrison Avenue around 9 a.m. with his cousins Cheryll Chakrabarti and Kevin Conaway, both of Hempfield, on...
Hempfield retains architect for possible renovation or rebuild of high school
Hempfield Area School Board members have elected to retain a Bellevue-based company to assist with a possible renovation or rebuild of the high school. Core Architects was unanimously hired by board members this week. The company previously worked on a yearlong feasibility study alongside Minnesota-based SitelogIQ, which examined the district’s...
Police say dispatcher put camera in urinal to record North Versailles officers
A dispatcher with the North Versailles Police Department took photos and video of officers using a small hidden camera affixed to the urinal in the department restroom, according to charges against him. John Logan, 49, is charged with invasion of privacy and tampering with evidence. “Everyone is always innocent until...
Leet zoning hearing board denies Quaker Valley School District application regarding new high school
Leet Township zoning hearing board members have denied Quaker Valley School District’s special exception application for a proposed high school. The vote was unanimous following about an hour and a half of public deliberation Wednesday night – however, there was a caveat prior to the motion. Board members said they...
Hampton Community Library plans variety of programs
Hampton Community Library has a full slate of upcoming activities. It’s a Wonderful World Drop-in Storytime: Tuesdays and Thursdays through April 7; 10 a.m. “Stories & Songs”; 10:15 a.m. “Investigate and Create”; 10:45 a.m. “Stories & Songs”; 11 a.m. “Parachute Paly”; 11:30 a.m. “Stories & Songs”; 11:45 a.m. “Stay &...
Discussions continue about how Jeannette should spend $900K in federal pandemic cash
Editor’s note: This story was updated to reflect the correct date of the council meeting. Jeannette council plans to further discuss next month how to spend its American Rescue Plan allocation. There have been many suggestions, ranging from infrastructure projects to small grants for businesses, though a formal plan has...
Pitt police say woman robbed, assaulted near Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh and University of Pittsburgh police are searching for a man they said robbed and assaulted a woman before running off Thursday morning. Police said the incident occurred at 12:34 a.m. on the 4000 block of Fifth Avenue in Oakland. The woman told officers an unknown man walked up to...
The Stroller, Feb. 10, 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. Benefit dinner planned Sunday in Harrison A spaghetti dinner and celebration of the life of Ron “Smoothie” Cheesman will be from noon...
Allegheny County prioritizes repairs for short bridge in poor condition on Old Freeport Road in O’Hara
A short bridge near the Fox Chapel Plaza will be prioritized for repairs by Allegheny County after receiving a poor rating, officials said. Squaw Run Bridge No. 1, which is part of Old Freeport Road in O’Hara, will be targeted for repair work intended to prevent further decay, county Public...
Bocce match at Fox Chapel serves as event to find bone-marrow match for 7-year-old boy
Students and spectators at Fox Chapel High School’s home bocce match against Pine-Richland recently joined the effort to find a bone-marrow match for a 7-year-old Butler County boy suffering from a rare genetic disorder. “I feel like this is a very easy way to help a child in need,” said...
State grants sought for O’Hara Township Community Park bridge and trail repair project
O’Hara officials hope to use state grants to finance a repair project in the township’s community park. The footbridge over Squaw Run, a tributary of the Allegheny River, has been closed for more than a year due to failing gabion baskets located along the edge of the stream. Gabion baskets...
Italian Village Pizza in the Waterworks plaza moving to a new location
Italian Village Pizza along Freeport Road in Waterworks Mall is moving to a new location within the shopping plaza. It is relocating from its spot by the Ichiban Hibachi & Sushi Bar to a larger spot between the GNC and T.J. Maxx. The opening date is yet to be announced....
Car wash donation to help New Kensington’s Knead Cafe upgrade kitchen equipment
Free car washes are supporting kitchen upgrades at Knead Community Cafe in New Kensington. Clean Express Auto Wash, a new car wash that opened Dec. 28 off Tarentum Bridge Road, ran a promotion beginning Jan. 14 in which free washes were offered for 10 days in exchange for monetary donations...
