Local category, Page 1757
Blawnox man died after canoe capsized in the Allegheny River near Sharpsburg
A man who died after a canoe capsized near Sharpsburg Wednesday afternoon was identified as Ralph Raymond Fuchs, 64, of Blawnox, according to the Allegheny County Medical Examiner. Greg Porter, Etna fire chief, said Fuchs’ body was recovered from the Allegheny River after dark. Sharpsburg police Officer Brian Hoebel said...
2 square off for Mt. Pleasant Township supervisor
With the retirement of Jack Rutkowski, Mt. Pleasant Township voters will be sending a new face to the three-member board of supervisors this fall for the first time in years. Two longtime township residents, Republican Alyn Hutter and Democrat Bill Pinskey, will square off on the Nov. 2 ballot for...
Westmoreland covid funds sought for proposed $20M Arnold Palmer terminal expansion
The Westmoreland County Airport Authority is seeking a $7 million share of covid relief funding the county has received in order to help with a proposed major expansion of the terminal at Arnold Palmer Regional Airport. County officials have said federal restrictions on use of the covid-19 pandemic relief dollars...
Police substation coming to Pittsburgh’s South Side
Pittsburgh police will open a substation on the city’s South Side to help better handle the influx of calls that come each weekend when patrons flood into the entertainment district along East Carson Street. The new facility on South 18th Street will be a substation of the Zone 3 station...
Pittsburgh City Council proposal would provide oversight of Stop the Violence Fund
Pittsburgh’s Stop the Violence Fund would be required to spend at least 80% of its money on community-based, non-government organizations under a proposal discussed Wednesday by City Council. The measure, sponsored by Councilman Ricky Burgess, would require that no more than 20% of the Stop the Violence Fund be spent...
Proposal requiring Pittsburgh police to share race, gender data for incidents moves forward
Pittsburgh City Council on Wednesday advanced legislation that would require Pittsburgh police to improve their data collection and publicly share how certain incidents are handled, with demographic breakdowns. Under the proposal, recommended by the Pittsburgh Community Task Force for Police Reform last October, city police would collect data including information...
Pa. Commonwealth Court panel hears argument on masking in schools
The Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court heard more than 90 minutes of argument Wednesday on whether the state’s acting secretary of health had the authority in August to issue an order mandating the wearing of masks in all schools to prevent the spread of covid-19. The panel of five judges were considering...
Job fair scheduled for open positions at Live! Casino Pittsburgh
Officials with Live! Casino Pittsburgh at Westmoreland Mall are hosting a job fair next week as they work to fill several open positions. The event will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 3 to 6 p.m. Monday at the casino’s recruitment center, located on the first floor of...
Leechburg officials approve new 2-year deal with Hoffman Kennels for animal control
Leechburg Council approved a new two-year contract with Delmont-based Hoffman Kennels for animal control services. The vote was 4-0-1 Tuesday night, with Councilman Chuck Pascal abstaining. Councilwomen Ruth Bender and Megan Goedicke were absent. Pascal said he was uncomfortable voting for the contract because Hoffman occasionally euthanizes dogs, but he...
How Pittsburgh set the stage for recent pig-to-human transplant surgery
A team of surgeons in New York reached a milestone last month in transplant medicine: A kidney from a pig attached to a human patient wasn’t immediately rejected — and the organ appeared to function normally. Announced this week, the procedure was performed at New York University’s Langone Transplant Institute....
New officer added to South Buffalo Township police force, department wages increased
South Buffalo Township officials have added a familiar face to their police department and raised hourly pay for public safety. Christopher Kovacs, 33, of Penn Township was unanimously hired as a full-time patrolman Monday night. He was selected out of a dozen candidates and four finalists. Supervisor Paul Bergad administered...
Pittsburgh City Council advances proposal to allow campaign funds to be used for some childcare
A measure that would allow people running for elected office in the City of Pittsburgh to use campaign funds for certain childcare expenses was advanced by City Council on Wednesday. The legislation would permit candidate committees to use campaign money to pay for childcare expenses incurred during an election cycle...
Pitt weighs covid vaccine mandate
The University of Pittsburgh is poised to join other colleges and universities that have mandated the covid-19 vaccination for students and staff. The school is weighing a policy change and expects to announce its decision soon, a Pitt spokesman confirmed. Pitt opted against requiring students, faculty and staff be vaccinated...
Contested commissioner races in Shaler Wards 2 and 4
In the Shaler commissioners’ race, David Mizgorski will face newcomer Frank Jans in Ward 2, according to the Allegheny County Office of Elections unofficial candidate list. In Ward 4, Conrad Wagner faces Matthew Theil for one seat. James Boyle is running unopposed for the open seat in Ward 6. Here...
Shaler Area School Board race has 2 contested regions
The race for Shaler Area School Board has contested races in Regions 1 and 2, according to the Allegheny County Office of Elections’ unofficial candidate list. In Region 1, incumbents April Kwiatkowski and Tim Gapsky and newcomers Bryan Whitaker and Sherry Kai are running for two open seats. In Region...
Some North Hills races uncontested
Some North Hills municipal races are uncontested. In Ohio Township, newcomer Robert Huffmyer is the lone candidate on the ballot for a six-year supervisor term. Races in West View are also uncontested. Mayor John R. Henry is running for reelection unopposed. In the council race, incumbents William Aguglia, Bryan Kircher...
Derry man arrested after 15-mile pursuit, troopers say
A Derry man was arrested early Wednesday, accused of leading state troopers on a 15-mile pursuit that went through three municipalities in central Westmoreland County. Robert Z. Kastal, 22, was taken into custody when he pulled into the parking lot at Mt. Pleasant Area Senior High School and surrendered, according...
Indiana County man arrested in bank robbery
An Indiana County man is in the county jail on $100,000 bond after his arrest for robbing a bank in rural Plumville Tuesday afternoon. Brian Richard Potts, 33, of Marion Center, was arrested by state police after the InFirst Bank at 224 Main Street was held up at 12:31 p.m.,...
Pittsburgh looks to lease former Steamfitters building to consolidate police operations
Pittsburgh city officials are looking to lease the former Steamfitters Local Union 449 building in Duquesne Heights to consolidate police operations, paving the way for redevelopment at other sites now used by police. Mayor Bill Peduto on Tuesday introduced legislation that would allow the city to lease 1517 Woodruff St....
Food Podcast: Halloween and checking food labels for bad sugarsVideo
On the latest episode of the Food Podcast presented by Clearview Federal Credit Union on the TribLIVE podcast network, the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank focuses on sugar. With Halloween right around the corner, kids, and lots of adults, will be eating a large amount of candy. “Halloween is a...
2 familiar faces seeking Tarentum mayor’s office
Two residents familiar to Tarentum voters are seeking to be the borough’s mayor. Councilwoman Carrie Fox is competing against Bob Lang, a retired borough police officer, for the four-year term. “I will be a mayor that is more visible and available 24/7 to Tarentum,” said Fox, a member of council...
Kiski Area High School band wins Bands of America regional competition
The Kiski Area High School Marching Band is on a roll. The band placed first in the Bands of America Mid-Atlantic Regional competition held Oct. 9 in College Park, Md. The win marks the band’s 21st BOA Regional Champion title. Band director Shawn Pityk said Kiski Area is the only...
3 nonprofits raise money for the benefit of Rosedale
On Oct. 2, the Rosedale Civic Association held a Night at the Races to raise money for the renovation of Rosedale Park. The renovation has been off and on for the past few years, with a recent fence being completed among the highlights. This comes a little over a year...
Ross commissioners race has both contested and uncontested wards
The commissioners’ race in Ross has two wards with multiple candidates, and two wards uncontested, according to the Allegheny County Office of Elections’ unofficial candidate list. In Ward 2, Chris Eyster and Eric Ticjak are vying for the open four-year seat. Ward 4 is uncontested, with Joseph Laslavic as the...
Westmoreland happenings: kolache sale, card party and marching band championship
Church news • Christ Bearers Unite will sponsor a free online retreat at 2 p.m. Oct. 24 in honor of Judy Huber. There will be a slide show of Judy and pictures of past special needs retreats. The Rev. Larry Kiniry will be the speaker. Access information: Irene Perry, greenthumb103@gmail.com...
