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Verona’s car cruise marks its 25th anniversary in August, other events planned
A showcase of chrome, horsepower and automotive ingenuity in Verona is nearing a major milestone. The borough’s annual car cruise turns 25 next month. The celebration is scheduled for Aug. 14 along East Railroad Avenue near the borough building. More than 110 cars are expected to be in the cruise,...
Ligonier bounces back with region’s largest farmer’s market, return of Fort DaysVideo
More than a year after the pandemic closed summer festivals far and near, Ligonier is enjoying a comeback unlike any other. The town’s resurgence is fueled in part by the one festival market that continued to operate last summer — the Ligonier Country Market — and the news that its...
17-year-old suspects in New Kensington attempted homicide in custody
Two 17-year-olds charged as adults in an attempted homicide in New Kensington in June are now in custody. Isaac Anthony Weihrauch and Ernest Gary IV, both of New Kensington, were arraigned Friday evening, according to court records. New Kensington police said Weihrauch and Gary were identified as suspects in a...
Student news: School address changes, graduation and dean’s lists
SSA address change Shady Side Academy Middle School and Country Day School each have new street addresses after Fox Chapel renamed Squaw Run Road East to Riding Meadow Road in the spring and assigned names to many of the unnamed private lanes off that road. The Middle School’s street address...
Unity plans promotional Steelers Week in absence of local summer training camp
Aug. 2-8 will be Pittsburgh Steelers Week in Unity, according to the township supervisors. The supervisors proclaimed the upcoming observance in the hope of attracting fans of the team, even though the players themselves won’t be traveling to the township for summer training on the local campus of Saint Vincent...
South Hills academic achievements and graduates for July 10, 2021
Academic achievements The following students from the area were recognized for their academic achievement during the spring 2021 semester by being named to the dean’s, president’s or provost’s list at the college or university they attend: • Bucknell University: Shannon McCollum • Ithaca College: Sydney Keller • Westminster College: Caden...
Academic achievements, Space Academy and more for Sewickley area students
Academic achievements The following students from the area were recognized for their academic achievement during the spring 2021 semester by being named to the dean’s, president’s or provost’s list at the college or university they attend: • Bucknell University: Colin Fitzgerald, Olivia McLeod • California University of Pennsylvania: Abby Peduzzi,...
Academic achievements and college graduations for Bethel Park students
Academic achievements The following students from the area were recognized for their academic achievement during the spring 2021 semester by being named to the dean’s, president’s or provost’s list at the college or university they attend: • Bucknell University: Jess Abraham, Casey Mack • John Carrol University: Evan Welsh •...
County housing authority project in Irwin raises concerns
Irwin officials are expected to get an update from the head of Westmoreland County Housing Authority on Wednesday on plans for a four-story apartment building for senior citizens, a project that has sparked concern among local officials and criticism on social media. Michael Washowich, authority executive director, said he plans...
Sun sets on long career at family-owned Greensburg restaurant
The sun set in late May on the long restaurant careers of Robert and Anna Jo Noviello, owners of a popular Greensburg restaurant that had been in the family for three generations. The Noviellos sold the Sunset Cafe at South Urania Avenue and Laird Street to Ronald and Angela Mellinger...
Controversial Dollar General store in Upper Burrell still raising residents’ concerns
Although ground has yet to be broken for the controversial Dollar General store at the corner of Seventh Street Road and Dewey Drive in Upper Burrell, questions and concerns persist. Resident Bruce Saye of Lower Drennan Road said both sides of the road near his home are flooding during heavy...
New life sciences building to go up this fall on Pitt-Greensburg campus
Officials at the University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg are preparing to break ground for a new life sciences building this summer, following official action on the proposal by Pitt’s Properties and Facilities Committee. The project, years in the making, calls for the construction of a $19.3 million, 32,000-square-foot facility at the school’s...
Murrysville recreation officials seeking volunteers to help with ‘Pipeline Purge’ race
How many times can you climb Townsend Park’s daunting “Heart Attack Hill” in two hours? That’s what Murrysville Recreation Department officials want to find out at the Townsend’s Pipeline Purge race, set for July 17 at the park, located just off Twin Oaks Drive. “They will be running a one-mile...
Pittsburgh police: Child in serious condition after being hit by vehicle in Lincoln-Lemington
A child is in serious condition after being hit by a vehicle Friday night in Pittsburgh’s Lincoln-Lemington-Belmar neighborhood, police said. Crews responded to the 1300 block of Paulson Avenue around 8:10 p.m. where they were directed to a boy sitting in the road, according to Pittsburgh Public Safety spokesman Maurice...
Electric scooter fleet launches Move PGH program to broaden city mobility
The City of Pittsburgh launched its Move PGH pilot program on Friday by promising to place 100 electric scooters across the neighborhood of Manchester in the near future. Move PGH is the beginning of the city’s efforts to jump-start its Universal Basic Mobility program. The initiative’s goal is to provide...
The Stroller, July 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. Drive-through food distribution set for Tuesday at Pittsburgh Mills Allegheny Valley Association of Churches and the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank...
Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra performs patriotic summer concert in Greensburg
The Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra performed a free patriotic summer concert at St. Clair Park in Greensburg on Friday night. Titled “Summer Sparklers,” the annual outdoor concert was conducted by WSO Artistic Director Daniel Meyer in the park’s Robertshaw Amphitheater. Program favorites that were scheduled to be performed were “The Star-Spangled...
Freshman state Rep. Carrie Lewis DelRosso to hold open house Wednesday
State Rep. Carrie Lewis DelRosso (R-Oakmont) is holding an open house Wednesday, July 14 in her Springdale office from 3-5 p.m. Lewis DelRosso and her staff will discuss local and state government-related issues and services for constituents, according to a news release issued by her office. Lewis DelRosso took office...
Traffic restrictions for utility work along Drennan Road in Plum to begin Monday
A utility project along Drennan Road in Plum is expected to begin Monday, PennDOT officials announced. Drennan Road will be reduced to single-lane alternating traffic between Sardis and Greensburg roads weekdays from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through late October. The restriction is necessary as crews from Thompson Electric conduct...
Developer linked to potential Amazon distribution center in Churchill withdraws bid for $10M in state aid
The developer proposing to build a large and controversial Amazon distribution center in Churchill has withdrawn its bid for $10 million in state aid. In a letter dated Friday, Hillwood Development withdrew its application for $10 million in state funds through the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program. Still, Churchill Borough Manager...
Pennsylvania Lottery to hold 1st live drawing on Facebook
The Pennsylvania Lottery is capitalizing on social media in a big way this weekend. The Lottery will hold its first ever Facebook Live drawing at 7 p.m. Sunday. The live event is called 7-11-21® LIVE! and will give participants a chance to win up to $7,777. “Our 7-11-21® LIVE Scratch-Off...
Teen charged in armed Tarentum home burglary, older brother sought by police
One of two siblings wanted in connection with an armed home burglary in Tarentum has been arrested. Manrico Reddix, 15, of Clairton was arraigned early Friday morning, charged as an adult in the June 22 burglary in the 200 block of West 9th Avenue. His older brother, Wilnal Anthony Reddix,...
Unity eases rules for electronic conversion of billboards; petitioners lodge late objection
Unity supervisors have approved a zoning amendment meant to assist in conversion of static billboards to electronic versions. The vote came over a late objection from a man who fears fellow residents in his housing plan along Route 30 would be adversely affected. Joseph Connelly, who lives off Grayhawk Court,...
Former Beechview man who owned Chomp the alligator, other reptiles receives split verdict in neglect trialVideo
A former Beechview man who made his living selling exotic reptiles and more at expos will be barred from owning any animal for two years, an Allegheny County judge ruled Friday, finding that while he did neglect some of the mammals in his care, his reptiles were adequately cared for....
New Kensington controller listed neighbor’s home for sale, but the owner wasn’t selling
Frank Coscarelli was getting ready to leave for work one day in January when someone knocked at the door of his New Kensington home interested in buying it. When Coscarelli told him it wasn’t for sale, the man insisted he had found it on the online classified site Craigslist. Turns...
