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Charges withdrawn against Unity man
Multiple criminal charges were withdrawn against a Unity man arrested in June after being accused of assaulting a woman in Latrobe , according to court records. Latrobe police had charged Aaron M. Klingensmith, 38, with multiple offenses, including burglary, harassment, simple assault and strangulation after he was accused of breaking...
YWCA Westmoreland’s new executive director hits the ground running
When Carol Palcic of Southwest Greensburg met her new co-workers at the YWCA, she felt like she’d hit the jackpot. “The volunteers, the board and staff have all been tremendous,” said Palcic, who came on board as executive director for the YWCA Westmoreland County in early June and was officially...
Keystone State Park beer makes debut; 1st in a series for Williamsport brewery
Of all the 121 state parks in Pennsylvania, a Williamsport craft brewery named the first of its specially themed line of beers after the 1,200-acre Keystone State Park in Derry Township. New Trail Brewing Co. writes on the can of the hazy IPA — called K.S.P. — that it is...
Blawnox’s 1st National Night Out celebration a big hit with residentsVideo
Blawnox native Christa Coban touted the borough’s first-ever National Night Out as an event with a simple goal — to have people mingle with their heroes, she said. The event, hosted Aug. 3 by the Best of Blawnox group at the borough’s Community Park, was transformed with fire engines, police...
Fort Ligonier Days will return in October, organizers say
One of Western Pennsylvania’s most popular fall festivals, Fort Ligonier Days, is set to return Oct. 8-10 after a hiatus last year because of the covid-19 pandemic, the festival’s chairman confirmed. “Absolutely, we’re moving forward. We’re excited about it,” said committee Chairman Jack McDowell. Usually held the second weekend in...
Police say Derry Township man was intoxicated in 2018 crash that injured motorcyclist
A Derry Township man was arrested Tuesday in connection with a crash almost three years ago that left a motorcyclist seriously injured. Troopers said Orrin William Burbank, 41, was intoxicated and didn’t have a valid drivers license, according to court papers. He is charged with aggravated assault by vehicle while...
Norwin area events: Golf fundraiser, food distribution, flea market, library fundraiser
Golf for Grace fundraiser slated The Golf for Grace event to support the Reflections of Grace Foundation, which raises money to help fight childhood cancer, will be held Sept. 4 at The Madison Club, 519 Yukon Road, Madison. Registration begins at 1 p.m. and shotgun start is at 2 p.m....
Penn-Trafford area events, Aug. 14, 2021, and beyond
Women’s club welcomes new members The Community Women’s Club of Level Green is hosting a new member social at 7 p.m. Aug. 19 at the Level Green Community Building, 123 Murrysville Road. The theme is “Step into Margaritaville.” Dinner will be provided and there is no cost to attend. Any...
Police seek SUV driver who fled scene of Forest Hills crash on foot
A 19-year-old woman was hospitalized in critical condition after a hit-and-run crash in Forest Hills Monday night, Allegheny County Police said. According to county police, the crash happened at Ardmore and Yost boulevards shortly after 10:30 p.m. Police determined the woman was traveling west on Ardmore in a sedan. She...
Butcher’s block from burned-down Spaghetti & Steak House gets new lifeVideo
When the Spaghetti & Steak House in Murrysville burned down in mid-May, owner Monica Meehan was fairly certain there was nothing left. “One of our waitresses called in the middle of the night, because her boyfriend had a scanner and heard it was happening,” Meehan said. But, as she began...
Westmoreland news includes concerts, photography workshop and church anniversary celebration
Church news • Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church, West Newton, will mark its 50th anniversary Aug. 7 and 8 at the church, 820 Plummer School Road, South Huntingdon. An outdoor celebration will be held 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 7 with a free corn roast lunch served from noon to...
New Kensington runaway returns home safe, police say
A New Kensington teenage runaway is back home, city police said Wednesday. New Kensington police Det. Sgt. Dino DiGiacobbe said Patience Daniella Lynn Johnson, 16, returned home Tuesday and is safe. Johnson had last been seen at her home on July 6. Police asked for the public’s help in finding...
Crafton Heights man sentenced to 7 years in federal prison for drug offenses
A Crafton Heights man was sentenced in federal court Tuesday to serve seven years in prison on a drug offense, according to prosecutors. William Jamar Saunders, 31, was sentenced to serve six years of probation after the prison term. He pleaded guilty Tuesday to possession with intent to distribute heroin...
State police hope to get satisfaction identifying accused trespasser
State police in Butler County are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man they say has been trespassing and damaging property in Butler County. And he appears to be a Rolling Stones fan. Police said the unidentified man has been trespassing in the area of Hidden Hill and...
Virtual kindergarten bootcamp, book clubs and more at Northland Public Library
Northland Public Library is located at 300 Cumberland Road in McCandless. Registration is required to attend the free virtual and in-person programs where noted. For more information and to register, visit www.northlandlibrary.org or call the Ask A Librarian desk at 412-366-8100, ext. 113. Virtual Kindergarten Boot Camp, Aug. 9-13 –...
SummerSounds returns to Greensburg Friday
The sounds of summer will echo through Greensburg as SummerSounds, one of the region’s longest-running free outdoor concert series, returns Friday for its 21st year. The Steepwater Band, a rock band from Chicago, is scheduled to take the stage at 7 p.m. at the Robertshaw Amphitheater in St. Clair Park....
Harrison man jailed after police say he attacked woman at Brackenridge bar
A Harrison man whom police said attacked a woman at a Brackenridge bar is being held in Allegheny County Jail without bail, online court records showed. Brackenridge police charged Keith Robert Haslett, 37, with simple assault, strangulation and harassment following his arrest early Tuesday at Devil Dog Saloon. Police said...
The Stroller, Aug. 4, 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. Age of Aquarius concert to benefit Casino Theater Age of Aquarius, a concert of music of the ’60s and ’70s, will...
Pennsylvania Turnpike crash launched $200K Lamborghini out of trailer
A Lamborghini worth more than $200,000 “was totaled” after it flew from the front of a trailer in a crash on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, its owner said Tuesday. The crash happened close to 6 p.m. July 24 at mile marker 76.4 in Hempfield, according to state police. Paul B. Eddington,...
A clean company: Robinson is final stop on the Soapbox tour helping those in need
This CEO is on his soapbox, and that’s a good thing. David Simnick is CEO of Soapbox, a company that donates hygiene products — hand, hair and bath and beauty — to charities around the country and the world. But Simnick is focused on a mission that’s about more than...
Bethel Park School Board OKs reopening plan; review, revisions could come at Aug. 17 meeting
Bethel Park School District families will have three options to start the upcoming school year. Students can return to full-time in person learning; an online option through the district’s cyber academy and a third-party curriculum; and a separate, remote learning option run by district teachers using the district’s curriculum. The...
Monroeville police: National Night Out event proves successful after missing out last yearVideo
Alana Grant marveled at the big white-and-yellow STAT MedEvac helicopter parked on one of the grass fields in Monroeville Community Park West. “Please come sit with me,” the 5-year-old North Versailles resident begged her 10-year-old brother Quincy Palmer, who was occupied with his popcorn. Grant beamed happily as Flight Nurse...
Bethel Park brings National Night Out celebration to Miners Memorial ParkVideo
Bethel Park police, firefighters and EMS tended to hundreds of people at Miners Memorial Park on Tuesday night. There was no emergency, though. The heavy first-responder presence was due to a celebration. It was the borough’s part in National Night Out, an annual community-building campaign through the National Association of...
New Stanton council holds off vote on 1 million-square-foot warehouse
Following a closed-door session, New Stanton council on Tuesday held off voting on preliminary plans for a warehouse of more than 1 million square feet proposed for Glenn Fox Road. Council members will revisit plans for the proposed distribution center and warehouse during their Sept. 7 meeting. “Considering all the...
North Huntingdon man seeks transfer of robbery case to juvenile court
A North Huntingdon man who turned 18 earlier this year wants armed robbery charges transferred to juvenile court. During a court hearing on Tuesday, the lawyer for Elijah Ben Chaabane asked a Westmoreland County judge to reduce a $100,000 bond to allow a potential release from jail for his client...
