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West Deer Police to hold 25th annual toy drive for families in need
West Deer Township is ringing in the holiday cheer with its 25th annual toy drive. Former West Deer Police Chief Jon Lape started the drive to help families experiencing hardship during the holiday season. This year will be first time Lape is not leading it after his retirement in June....
Loaded gun found in Greensburg Salem High School student’s backpack, police say
A resource officer responding to a report of someone vaping marijuana in a bathroom at Greensburg Salem High School on Wednesday morning made another discovery: a loaded handgun hidden inside a student’s backpack, authorities said. City police continued questioning a 15-year-old student into the afternoon. Capt. Shawn Denning said the...
Wilkinsburg man accused of brandishing gun, threatening UPMC police officer
A Wilkinsburg man is accused of shoving, threatening and spitting on a police officer at UPMC Mercy after police said he became irate that a phone charger lent to him by a hospital staffer didn’t work. It wasn’t until Roderick Cook Jr., 28, flashed a gun at the UPMC officer,...
Voters re-elect 3 Ross commissioners, 1 newcomer
Three of Ross Township’s incumbent commissioners were able to retain their seats and a new commissioner was chosen to represent her community for the next four years when the township held elections on Nov. 2. The four openings on the board of commissioners were in Wards 2, 4, 6 and...
Newest Frick Pittsburgh exhibit features ‘Victorian Radicals’
Adorning the green velvet walls is a selection of paintings and drawings. Encased just steps away are stained glass, silver and crystal objects. Textiles, jewelry and decorative arts also are showcased throughout the rooms. Many of these items have never been exhibited outside of the United Kingdom. They are featured...
North Huntingdon police: Couple arrested, nearly 6 bricks of heroin seized in undercover drug buy
A McKeesport couple accused of selling 282 stamp bags of heroin to an undercover police officer in North Huntingdon told police they were “only runners” who received heroin for making deliveries, according to court papers. The couple, Eric Carbonneau, 39, and Erin K. Manning, 43, were taken into custody by...
Gift baskets sought for spaghetti dinner benefitting New Ken firefighter battling cancer
Donations are being sought to stage a spaghetti dinner benefit for a New Kensington volunteer firefighter battling cancer. The city’s fire department and the New Kensington Eagles are jointly sponsoring the benefit dinner for Chris Ploski on Jan. 8, Assistant Fire Chief Bruce Davis said. Ploski, 59, a firefighter with...
8th annual EduNations concert set for Allison Park churchVideo
EduNations’ eighth annual benefit concert Dec. 3 features singer-songwriter Sandra McCracken. The 7 p.m concert will be held in the Memorial Park Church sanctuary and is free of charge. A goodwill offering is encouraged, and all proceeds will go to EduNations for the benefit of students in Sierra Leone. The...
Delmont installs new councilman, proposes 2022 budget with no tax hike
Typically, election winners have to wait until the new year to take office. Jeff Cunningham barely had to wait a week. The Republican candidate earned a seat on Delmont council in last week’s election. But in the absence of Councilman Bill Marx, who resigned earlier this fall to take a...
Police say woman dressed as FedEx worker stole packages from Pittsburgh home
A Pittsburgh woman is accused of dressing as a FedEx worker and stealing packages from a Mt. Washington home. Police charged Laura Woester, 50, with theft by unlawful taking after they say she took two packages from a home on Beam Way last week. According to a criminal complaint, officers...
Letter to the editor: Build the new Quaker Valley High School at 625 Beaver St.
I have attended most of the Leet Zoning Board hearings concerning the placement of a new high school. During these meetings, it has become abundantly clear that a new school should not be built on the hill. Many Leetsdale residents who live below the proposed site have expressed deep concerns...
Lower Burrell Cross on the Hill will continue to shine thanks to outpouring of support
All it took was a mention that the locally iconic Cross on the Hill needed repairs, and people across the country responded. “Donations are really rolling in,” said Karen Snair, executive director of the Allegheny Valley Association of Churches in Harrison, which owns the 34-foot landmark. “We’re overwhelmed by the...
Inbound lanes of Fort Duquesne Bridge reopen after crash
One person was taken to the hospital after a crash on the Fort Duquesne Bridge Wednesday morning, according to an Allegheny 911 shift commander. Crews responded to the lower deck of the bridge shortly before 4:40 a.m. for reports of the wreck that left a car leaning up against a...
Spotted lanternfly numbers skyrocket in Allegheny, Westmoreland counties
The spotted lanternfly — a beautiful but invasive plant hopper from Asia — continues its invasion of the region with a 1,722% increase in reports in Allegheny County, a 351% increase in Westmoreland County and a 177% increase in Butler in the past year. The insect doesn’t harm people, but...
Tips for getting rid of the invasive lanternfly
To slow the scourge of the invasive lanternfly, state experts weigh in on the many ways to kill the nectar-loving, honeydew-dropping pests. “The only good spotted lanternfly is a dead one,” said Amy K. Korman, an entomologist for 40 years and a horticulture extension educator with the Penn State Extension...
Penn Township barrel racer earns 2021 championship in youth division
Rayna DePaul isn’t sure that a rider can ever fully master control of their horse. “My horse now, Frenchie, is very sassy,” said DePaul, 15, of Penn Township. “She likes to do things her way, but she does listen to me.” And she listens well. DePaul, along with three other...
The Stroller, Nov. 10, 2021: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Publicize your club meetings, community events 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. Comedy night to benefit Markle fire chief Markle Volunteer Fire Department, Allegheny Township, will have a comedy night fundraiser at 8...
Person taken to hospital after Baldwin fire
One person was taken to the hospital after a fire early Wednesday in Baldwin, according to an Allegheny County 911 shift commander. Crews responded to the fire on Curry Hollow Road around 12:30 a.m. The person escaped from the home but was hospitalized with unspecified injuries, according to Tribune-Review news...
Police: Person in stable condition after Perry South shooting
A person is in stable condition after a shooting in Pittsburgh’s Perry South neighborhood Tuesday night, officials said. Officers responded to a Shotspotter alert near the intersection of Maple and McIntyre avenues around 11 p.m., said Pittsburgh Public Safety Spokeswoman Amanda Mueller. A victim later walked into a hospital with...
Latrobe OKs new fire chief selection process, eyes panel to review study of department
Selection of Latrobe’s fire chief will follow an appointment process similar to that used in naming the city’s other department heads. That’s the upshot of a code amendment city council approved this week, ending a practice of considering the results of firefighter votes for the department’s top line officer. “This...
Oakmont Hometown Christmas celebration is back after a pandemic hiatus
The Oakmont Hometown Christmas celebration took the 2020 season off due to the covid-19 pandemic. It’s back in action this year and is being planned as one of the biggest celebrations yet. Scheduled for a 4 p.m. start Nov. 20, there’s a slew of holiday-themed activities planned. The highlight will...
Mt. Pleasant priest succumbs after battle with covid, remembered for strong faith, devotion
Colleagues and parishioners in the Catholic Diocese of Greensburg are mourning and remembering the Rev. Thomas A. Federline of Mt. Pleasant, known for his strong faith and singing voice. Father Federline, 72, who was pastor of St. Pius X and Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary parishes in Mount Pleasant,...
Penn Hills police to increase presence at high school Wednesday following social media threat
Penn Hills students will see an increased police presence at the senior high school on Wednesday, after the department worked with school officials to identify the source of a social media threat. “While Penn Hills Police Department does not view this threat as credible and have been able to identify...
Wolf announces funding for 70+ revitalization projects in Southwestern Pa.
Nearly $36 million from the state’s Neighborhood Assistance Program will help 220 community revitalization projects across Pennsylvania, Gov. Tom Wolf said Tuesday. Seventy-seven of the projects receiving funding are in Southwestern Pennsylvania. “These projects make the state stronger as a whole and keep it the best place to live, work...
Police: Westmoreland County Community College student arrested after attacking teacher
An adult student was arrested at Westmoreland County Community College’s Mt. Pleasant campus on Tuesday, after state police say he tried to stab a teacher with a screwdriver. State police responded to WCCC’s Advanced Technology Center in East Huntingdon shortly after 2:30 p.m. for a report of an assault. When...
