Western PA Local News category, Page 1816
Boo-humbug: North Huntingdon haunted house shut down over zoning issues
A Halloween attraction in North Huntingdon that was set to open this weekend was halted because it would violate the township’s zoning ordinance. The Springwood Manor home haunt at 1738 Pickford St. was shut down Thursday because operating a haunted house — a commercial enterprise — would violate the township’s...
Oakmont Fall Festival returns with cornucopia of seasonal activities
With autumn finally here, it’s time for a recent local tradition, the Oakmont Fall Festival, on Oct. 30. Started in 2019, this year’s event, which is hosted by the Oakmont Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by the Greater Pittsburgh Tree Service, will kick off at 10 a.m. with a parade...
What pregnant women should know about covid vaccines
Pregnant women are considered to be at high risk of severe covid-19 infection, sparking the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to again urge them to be vaccinated. They also are eligible for a booster dose of the Pfizer vaccine, if they had received the Pfizer inoculation initially. “Although the...
Small fire in ventilation system at Westmoreland Hospital extinguished
A small fire in the ventilation system at Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital was extinguished Friday, according to Greensburg Fire Chief Tom Bell. The automatic fire alarm was reported after 11 a.m. at the hospital on West Pittsburgh Street. Bell said maintenance staff extinguished the flames in an air handler unit...
GQT Pittsburgh Mills Cinemas opens 2 more screens at theater
GQT Pittsburgh Mills Cinemas is expanding its viewing experience for moviegoers by adding two auditoriums. General Manager Sharon Goldstein said the expansion comes after a steady increase in patrons over several months. “It has always been our plan to expand, and knew it was the right time to do it...
‘Hamilton’ tickets on sale soon for return Pittsburgh engagement
The multi-Tony Award-winning musical “Hamilton” returns to Pittsburgh’s Benedum Center for a 24-performance run beginning Feb. 22. Single tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Oct. 18 at trustarts.org. A maximum of nine tickets can be purchased per account for the engagement, which runs through March 13. Tickets will range...
Freeport Area School District officials considering adjustments to meeting, public comment policies
Proposed changes to the Freeport Area School District’s meeting and public comment policies will not impact scheduling or speaking opportunities, according to school board members. Instead, language adjustments to two policies are, in part, to reflect what is in state statutes and to codify existing meeting processes. Board President Dan...
Inaugural Great Pumpkin Race set in Monroeville Community Park West
Runners on your mark for a new community Halloween tradition – The Great Pumpkin Race. The race, planned by The Monroeville Foundation in partnership with Forbes Hospital/AHN, will be held Oct. 24 at the Monroeville Community Park West on Tilbrook Road. In past years, The Monroeville Foundation has hosted the...
Pittsburgh receives $90K grant for composting, food waste reduction project
Pittsburgh received a $90,000 grant to help pay for a two-year pilot project focused on municipal composting and food waste reduction. The U.S. Department of Agriculture awarded the grant for the Community Compost and Food Waste Reduction pilot, the city said Thursday. The pilot will revolve around gathering research about...
Ex-Steelers WR Antonio Brown sells his home in Pine for $1.4 million
One of the greatest — and most controversial — wide receivers in Steelers history now has one less tie to Pittsburgh. Antonio Brown’s five-bedroom, seven-bathroom home at 103 Silver Pines Drive in Pine has sold for $1.4 million. That’s half a million less than the $1.9 million he bought it...
AG Shapiro: Florida father and son targeted elderly in ‘distraction’ thefts in Western Pa.
A father and son from Florida were arrested this week for committing multiple “distraction-style” burglaries throughout Western Pennsylvania, including in Butler, Indiana and Westmoreland counties, Attorney General Josh Shapiro announced. Steve Nichols, 53, and Archie Marino, 34, both of Fort Lauderdale, were indicted by a statewide investigating grand jury this...
‘Baking With Lucy’ Facebook Live star lives on in daughter’s new book
A chapter of Mary Ellen Raneri’s life ended when her mother, Lucy Pollock, died of covid-related complications Nov. 22 at age 98. But now the Latrobe resident is adding another chapter by sharing memories of her mother — and father — in an upcoming book. Facebook viewers got to know...
Rumor of threat against Plum High School unfounded, administration says
Rumors of a threat against the Plum Senior High School that spurred an investigation have no merit, a letter from administrators states. According to a letter from high school Principal Joe Fishell, several Safe2Say submissions and emails were received by the district regarding an alleged allegation that a student had...
8 seek 4 seats on Oakmont council
There are four seats up for grabs on the Oakmont Borough Council. Voters in the November election will select four members from the eight candidates seeking seats. The Democrats and the Republicans are equally represented, with four candidates from each party, according to the Allegheny County Office of Elections unofficial...
Commission: Conneaut Lake Park owner doesn’t need state OK for demolition, construction
Conneaut Lake Park’s new owner doesn’t need state approval for the demolition and construction done in the park’s historic district. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) spokesman Howard Pollman said Thursday the commission’s legal team has found covenants, or restrictions, placed on Conneaut Lake Park’s Historic District by the state...
Stink bugs are back — and in greater numbers than recent years
They are pests in the truest sense of the word, and they are back. They are brown marmorated stink bugs and people love to hate them because of their annoying habit of invading homes and gardens. They have earned their name from the odor they produce from the glands on...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Oct. 8-10
The weekend is here. We’ve got some ways to spend it. Pittsburgh Fall Home Show A smaller version of the annual spring Pittsburgh Home & Garden Show – The Pittsburgh Fall Home Show – will bloom Friday through Sunday at the David Lawrence Convention Center. There will be 200 vendors...
Vandergrift man acquitted of most charges in 2019 incident
A Vandergrift man was acquitted by a Westmoreland County jury this week of 15 of the 16 charges against him stemming from a 2019 incident. Javon Michael Thom Lambert, 22, was found not guilty of robbery, aggravated assault, a weapons violation, escape and related offenses. Jurors convicted him of flight...
Sewickley United Methodist Church’s pumpkin patch celebrates 20th year
A sea of orange has decorated the front lawn at Sewickley United Methodist Church for two decades every October. There are pumpkins of all sizes in the recognizable bright orange hue as well as other colors, including shades of orange and white, and complementary decorations such as gourds. The annual...
5 things to do in Westmoreland County: Oct. 8-10
Let’s get this bread There’s no shortage of good food to be had at Fort Ligonier Days, including one special treat available on the front lawn of the fort itself. Baker Justin Cherry has hauled a 3-ton mobile clay oven from his Half Crown Bakehouse in Summerville, S.C., to bake...
‘Immersive Van Gogh’ exhibit allows Pittsburghers to go inside the artVideo
Western Pennsylvanians can finally immerse themselves in the long-awaited Vincent Van Gogh exhibition coming to Pittsburgh. Members of the media on Thursday were given a preview of the upcoming exhibition on Pittsburgh’s North Side. Paintings don’t just hang on the wall. They surround viewers. Sounds are synced as the art...
New Kensington targeting 12 properties for demolition
Frederick Clay says the sooner New Kensington tears down a dilapidated house on his street, the better. “Nature reclaimed the house,” he said of the house at 1211 Leishman Ave., next to his own. “I’ve been cutting this grass for years. It’s a weekly struggle.” Clay said the house has...
The Stroller, Oct. 8, 2021: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
The Valley News Dispatch is compiling a list of autumn events and Halloween parades, parties and trick-or-treat nights. Information should be emailed to cpinto-smith@triblive.com. Tarentum scarecrow contest taking submissions Tarentum Recreation Board is sponsoring its 13th annual Scarecrow Contest. The contest is open to groups, including family, friends, clubs, schools...
Greensburg Salem adds 2 elementary teachers, expands instructional assist for students
Greensburg Salem School Board has added to its elementary faculty to reduce class sizes for kindergartners. The district also is looking to expand instructional staff who provide extra assistance to struggling students. The board hired three elementary teachers this week. Two were faculty additions prompted by large kindergarten classes at...
Man suspected of killing mailman in Collier to appear again in court next week
A small memorial of pink flowers stood Friday at the base of the street signs for Suburban and Columbia avenues in Collier, a day after police say the neighborhood’s longtime mailman was gunned down on his route by his disgruntled former neighbor. At the other end of the quiet suburban...
