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Detectives arrest Hempfield man after seizing heroin, Xanax, firearms, $11K from home
Acting on tips, the Westmoreland County Drug Task Forced served a warrant at a Hempfield home this week and seized 61 bricks of heroin, Xanax pills, three handguns, a rifle, two Tasers and about $11,000, according to court documents. After the search, county detectives charged the homeowner, Chad J. Gilbert,...
Acmetonia Elementary shows its appreciation to first responders on eve of 9/11Video
Allegheny Valley School District commemorated Saturday’s 20th anniversary of 9/11 a day early Friday by showing its appreciation to local first responders. A table set up under a tent at Acmetonia Elementary in the morning featured donuts, coffee and bagels — all free to first responders who stopped by. Students...
Agriculture secretary urges Braddock residents to take advantage of farm stand vaccine clinic
A free covid-19 vaccine clinic is being held at a Braddock farm stand and Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding wants residents to take advantage of it. The clinic, being held in partnership with UPMC, will take place on Wednesday from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Braddock Farm Stand...
Tarentum could appoint interim mayor in October to serve out rest of year
Tarentum is without a mayor, at least until next month. Council on Tuesday formally accepted the resignation of Eric Carter, who submitted a letter in August saying that he was stepping down as mayor because of scheduling conflicts. Carter’s term had been scheduled to end on Dec. 31. “As of...
Art displays add appeal to Latrobe’s monthly Shop Hop
Inclement weather this week postponed Latrobe’s dedication of its recent downtown improvements, but town merchants pressed on with an event intended to attract patrons and promote local artists. The combined inaugural Art Walk and monthly Shop Hop allowed visitors to 10 downtown businesses to hunt for bargains while checking out...
Kennywood kicking off Halloween hiring spree this weekend
The business of scaring people in the weeks leading up to Halloween has become a big money venture. And now Kennywood Park, a longtime player in the Pittsburgh area’s Halloween scene, is gearing up for its Phantom Fall Fest starting Oct. 1. Kennywood is looking to add more than 100...
AHN Wexford Hospital set to open
The new Allegheny Health Network Wexford Hospital is ready to open, pending state licensing. AHN, Highmark Health and local elected officials held a ribbon-cutting Friday morning at the Pine Township hospital, which is located on the same campus as the AHN Wexford Health + Wellness Pavilion. “My family lives in...
Travel the ‘Brewmuda Triangle’ during Greensburg Craft Beer Week
You’ve heard of the Bermuda Triangle, but have you heard of the Brewmuda Triangle? Beer lovers will have an opportunity to explore it during Greensburg Craft Beer Week. The Brewmuda Triangle is one of the signature events of the fifth annual celebration of all things heady and hoppy, set for...
Rally fundraiser for Flight 93 rose garden planned Sunday in Delmont
A revival, rally and fundraiser for the Remember Me Rose Garden near the Flight 93 National Memorial will take place this weekend in Delmont. “We did an event last year at New Alexandria called ‘Stand Up Stand Strong’ in Sanner Park,” said Jeff Hartung of Delmont, founder of the “Let’s...
Fireworks display planned Saturday night in Unity
A local businessman is planning a public fireworks display Saturday night in Unity. Marcus Wisneski’s show, “Here Comes the Boom,” is set for about 8:30 p.m. at Latrobe Speedway, during a break in the Night of Thunder dirt track racing. “We want to shoot off before they do their feature...
Troopers: Speed a factor in Hempfield crash that injured 2
A Hempfield man was driving a 2003 Chevrolet Corvette “at an excessive rate of speed” Thursday when he lost control as he rounded a curve on Route 130 and crashed, state police said. David W. Henderson, 61, and his passenger, Louis Tatroe, 59, were flown by medical helicopter to UPMC...
What families should know as pediatric covid cases climb in Pennsylvania
As covid-19 cases among kids continue to climb, one Pittsburgh doctor said that, while it’s good to keep precautions in mind, it’s also important to keep kids in school, even if they’re too young to be vaccinated. Covid-19 cases have been once again rising, fueled by the highly contagious delta...
Sears kit house in McCandless for sale
A home in McCandless that was ordered from a Sears catalog in 1922 is now on the market. The house at 8828 Memorial Drive was one of the many home kits sold in the United States through the mail-order Sears Modern Homes line. Homebuyers could select and purchase a design...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Sept. 10-12
It’s the weekend. The weather forecast looks good. Here are some ways to enjoy it. Taco Saturday The Original Pittsburgh Taco Festival will feature more than 25 food trucks selling authentic hand-held fried tortillas, folded and filled with seasoned meat, beans, lettuce, and tomatoes or a variety of ingredients. It’s...
5 things to do in Westmoreland County: Sept. 10-12Video
Laurel Canyon will play the classic rock music of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young at 7 p.m. Friday in St. Clair Park in downtown Greensburg as part of the SummerSounds weekly concert series. The trio comprises music industry professionals, including a former frontman for Pure Prairie League and a songwriting...
Eighty Four resident, firearms expert a part of ‘American Rust’ crew
Award-winning actors Tom Cruise and Jeff Daniels have learned a thing or two from Eighty Four resident Dale McCue. McCue is a police technical adviser for movies and television shows. He’s hired to teach actors everything from the basics of firing a gun to the importance of how to safely...
Doors Open encourages Pittsburghers to embrace their nebbiness
If there are two things Pittsburgh is known for, it’s iconic buildings and curious people. Or in Pittsburgh parlance, people who are “nebby.” Well, all you neb noses can now satisfy your curiosity about what’s inside those historic buildings, as well as some newly designed spaces. The nonprofit Doors Open...
The Stroller, Sept. 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. 56 East Band to play free concert at Concordia at Cabot Concordia Lutheran Ministries will present the 56 East Band in...
Charges pending after police remove 24 cats from Lawrenceville home
Charges are expected to be filed against a Lawrenceville resident after Pittsburgh police removed at least 24 cats and kittens from a home along Foster Street. A warrant was served Thursday after complaints of possible animal hoarding. Officers, along with Animal Care and Control, retrieved the animals from deplorable conditions,...
Woman surrenders after standoff in Pittsburgh
An armed woman who had barricaded herself in a building South Braddock Avenue in Pittsburgh surrendered without incident early Thursday night, according to Pittsburgh police. The woman, who was not identified, ended the standoff in the 200 block of South Braddock Avenue at 7 p.m. and was going to be...
Animal Protectors’ new shelter, built with $1.8M in donations, to hold open house
It’s not surprising that the owner of the Alle-Kiski Valley’s most celebrated cat, Pudgie-Wudgie, would somehow have had a hand (or a paw) in the making of the Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley’s new shelter in New Kensington. There is a wing dedicated to Pudgie-Wudgie and his owner, the late...
Green light: Pittsburgh’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade still on
Pittsburgh’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade in September will proceed, officials said Friday. The parade committee and its parent organization, the Irish Society for Education and Charity, announced they are “committed to move forward with our plan to hold a parade celebrating Irish heritage and culture in the Southwestern region of...
Westmoreland officials seek public input for spending $105 million in covid relief funds
Westmoreland County spent just more than 1% of the $105 million it expects to receive in relief funds from the American Rescue Plan and wants the public’s ideas for how the bulk of the remaining cash should be used. Commissioners posted a bare-bones survey on the county’s web page that...
Aspinwall Councilman David Brown draws fire from council colleagues for claims made on his election website
Aspinwall Councilman David Brown has lost the trust of his elected colleagues and might be taken off various committees in response to content he posted on a website for his mayoral campaign. “There’s an enormous breach of trust,” council President Tim McLaughlin said at council’s Sept. 8 meeting. “If we...
Excela Health Frick Hospital in Mt. Pleasant sets up tent outdoors for minor cases as patient volume increases
A tent has been erected near the emergency department at Excela Health Frick Hospital in Mt. Pleasant to help treat patients with minor issues as the overall number of patients increases, according to Chief Medical Officer Carol Fox. Hospital officials also have enacted several less visible protocols in an effort...
