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Greensburg Salem in a favorable financial position after full pandemic year
Greensburg Salem had to navigate educational, technological and logistical challenges while coping with the covid-19 pandemic during the 2020-21 academic year. But, the school board learned this week, the district ended the year in better financial shape than had been expected. District revenue in the past year totaled close to...
Bentleyville woman alleges state trooper strip-searched her during I-70 traffic stop
A woman said that she was strip-searched on the side of Interstate 70 in South Strabane by the state police this summer after being pulled over for traveling 5 mph over the speed limit. Holly Elish, 34, of Bentleyville, said in a federal lawsuit filed Thursday that she was heading...
‘Marisol and Warhol Take New York’ is taking Pittsburgh
The decade of the 1960s brought with it a pop culture explosion that enveloped music, fashion, film and visual art. In one sonic boom, a new multi-dimensional world of creation opened up and two artists in particular — Venezuelan-American Marisol Escobar, otherwise known simply as Marisol, and Pittsburgh native Andy...
South Hills pastor named auxiliary bishop for Pittsburgh diocese by Pope Francis
Pope Francis has named a longtime South Hills pastor an auxiliary bishop of Pittsburgh, the Diocese of Pittsburgh announced Friday. The Rev. Mark Eckman was appointed Friday by Archbishop Cristophe Pierre in Washington, D.C. His ordination is scheduled for Jan. 11 at St. Paul Cathedral in Pittsburgh’s Oakland neighborhood. Eckman,...
2 incumbents, 2 newcomers elected to North Hills School Board
Two incumbents will retain their seats on the North Hills School Board, and they will be joined by two newcomers. Two of the open seats were due to board members Kathy Reid and Annette Nolish not seeking reelection. Current board members, Democrats Allison Mathis and Sandra Kozera retained their positions...
Edgeworth doctor leading AHN team honored with a 3-star recognition
Dr. Benny Weksler is helping patients breathe a little easier. As system chief of thoracic surgery at Allegheny Health Network, the Edgeworth resident leads the lung cancer lobectomy surgery program, which recently was recognized for its work. Lung cancer is by far the leading cause of cancer death among both...
Giant Eagle opening covid vaccine appointments for kids
Appointments for children ages 5 to 11 to get covid-19 vaccinations could be available as early as this weekend at Giant Eagle pharmacies in the area, according to an announcement. Anyone who wants to schedule an appointment for a child in that age range can visit the grocery store chain’s...
New Antioch Baptist Church Pastor installation, Thanksgiving to go and more at Sewickley area places of worship
Antioch Baptist Church Antioch Baptist Church would like to invite you to witness the Installation Service of its new Pastor, Reverend Verton L. Dean Sr. of Moon Township, on Nov. 21. The festivities will begin at 10:45 a.m. at Antioch with a worship and praise service. The guest speaker for...
Letter to the editor: Pine Township, Pine Richland School Board meetings shouldn’t be held at same time
I am a resident of Wexford and live within the jurisdiction of Pine Township. I am also the parent of a student in the Pine Richland School District. I am very interested in the agendas, discussions and decisions of both the board of supervisors and the Pine Richland School Board....
Police say daughter pointed loaded gun at mom outside Pittsburgh family court
A woman from Braddock was arrested Thursday after authorities said she pointed a loaded gun at her mother during an argument outside a court building in Downtown Pittsburgh. Kerneisha McClelland, 34, was taken into custody by Allegheny County Sheriff’s deputies shortly after noon Thursday in front of the Family Division...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Nov. 5-7
It’s the first weekend of November and daylight saving time ends Sunday. Here are some choices of how to take advantage of that extra hour of sleep. Go for a long run The EQT Pittsburgh 10 Miler is at 7:30 a.m. on Sunday. More than 3,500 participants from 36 states...
1 hurt after crash into Murrysville mortgage company
One person was taken by ambulance to a local hospital early Friday after a vehicle crashed into a Murrysville business, according to a Westmoreland 911 dispatcher. The two-vehicle crash was reported at 6:30 a.m. on Route 22. One of the vehicles slammed into the Murrysville branch of the Union Home...
5 things to do in Westmoreland County: Nov. 5-7
Somebody get me a doctor We ain’t talkin’ about love, we’re talking about runnin’ with the devil. We’re talking about Completely Unchained, the Van Halen tribute band coming to Irwin’s Lamp Theatre for a show at 8 p.m. Friday. From “Jump” to “Panama” to “The Cradle Will Rock,” the four-piece...
1 injured in Braddock fire; resident says candles may have sparked it
Firefighters in Braddock were working Friday morning to extinguish a fire at a home on Ninth Street. The fire in the two-story home was reported shortly before 3:30 a.m., Tribune-Review news partner WPXI reports. Within minutes of arriving on scene, the fire was raised to two-alarm to summon more manpower...
Police: Truck driver found naked after crashing on I-70 in Rostraver was drunk, had gun
A man who was driving a tractor-trailer that veered off Interstate 70 and crashed over an embankment Thursday night in Rostraver was found naked, standing outside his cab by another man who stopped to check on him, authorities said. Orelbis D. Cruz-Iglesias, 26, of Florida was arrested at Penn Highlands...
The Stroller, Nov. 5, 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. Annual Christmas for Vets event planned Dec. 5 Five Forces will host its sixth annual Christmas for Veterans event Dec. 5...
Lady Luck smiles on Westmoreland, Allegheny lottery players through scratch-off winningsVideo
The wallets of hundreds of Allegheny and Westmoreland county residents got a little thicker last month after a slew of players won thousands of dollars through scratch-off lottery tickets. In Westmoreland, one person won a $500,000 top prize, with two others winning $250,000, according to the Pennsylvania Lottery. Two people...
Game Commission warns drivers to be cautious as deer ramp up autumn activity
The Pennsylvania Game Commission says motorists should slow down and stay alert as deer become increasingly active and drivers adjust to daylight-savings time. Deer become more active in autumn with the lead-up to their fall breeding season. Pennsylvania drivers face some of the highest risks of a vehicle collision with...
10 years later, Sandusky scandal at Penn State has opened the door to others coming to light, experts say
Few saw it coming. Even fewer had any idea that a Nov. 5, 2011, grand jury report that unmasked retired Penn State defensive coordinator Jerry Sandusky as a serial pedophile would trigger a tidal wave worldwide. “When the scandal at Penn State broke, it was as though it radically changed...
Police: 2 teens charged with thefts from cars in Bethel Park; they’re the 2nd pair recently arrestedVideo
Two teens were arrested in connection with vehicle break-ins in Bethel Park. Peyton Brooks, 18, of South Park and a 16-year-old boy were charged with theft from a motor vehicle, theft, conspiracy, criminal attempt and loitering and prowling at night. Charges stem from an incident early Oct. 26 near the...
Pittsburgh’s Light Up Night moves to a Saturday
What had seemingly been a perfect night for ushering in the holiday season in Downtown Pittsburgh has proven to be a headache for some Friday evening commuters trying to get in or out of the city. For that reason, and to make it easier for more families to enjoy the...
Historic Hanna’s Town: A gem by candlelight
Amber and Kevin Larson of Greensburg were making their first visit Thursday night to Historic Hanna’s Town, the recreated colonial village about six miles north of Greensburg. “It’s really cute. I want to come back and see more of it,” said Amber Larson, who recently moved to Westmoreland County from...
Hockey organization issues discipline to Armstrong club after vulgar chants directed at female goalie
Pennsylvania Interscholastic Hockey League officials have announced disciplinary measures as a result of their investigation into an incident at a game between Armstrong and Mars Area high schools. Armstrong students were chanting vulgarities at Mars’ female goalie Oct. 28 at the Belmont Ice Arena near Kittanning. It’s the Armstrong club’s...
Mail-in ballots impact Leechburg Council race, boost 2 incumbents and knock out another
Mail-in votes for Leechburg Council broke a tie in favor of two incumbents while sealing the fate of another. Armstrong County election numbers updated Thursday show newcomer John Mrvan remained the top vote-getter with 246 votes, which was a boost of 23 votes from the night before. Democrat incumbents won...
Police investigating role speed played in deadly I-79 bus crash
Two teen girls injured Tuesday in a deadly bus crash on Interstate 79 remained hospitalized Thursday morning while police continued to investigate why the bus rear-ended a flatbed tractor-trailer and how much of a role the bus’s speed played. Brylee Walker, 14, a passenger on the bus from Hermitage, Mercer...
