Western PA Local News category, Page 1897
Detectives: Women’s fight was cause of Arnold shooting
A fight between two women resulted in four people, including a juvenile, being shot in Arnold on Sunday night, police said. The shooting in the 2000 block of Kenneth Avenue, near Moore Street, was reported about 11:15 p.m. According to Westmoreland County detectives, who were called to help with the...
Mock military engagement attracts all ages to anniversary event at Bushy Run BattlefieldVideo
Fred Lucas traveled from Bloomington, Ind., to help lead Graham’s Company of the 42nd Royal Highland Regiment into battle in Penn Township. He joined dozens of other reenactors who converged on Bushy Run Battlefield Saturday and Sunday to replay the two-day 1763 engagement between British and American troops and their...
In brief: Kennywood Day, Touch-a-truck, more in North Hills
Kennywood Day North Allegheny School District’s Kennywood Day is Aug. 14. Tickets can be purchased all summer in the athletic department, at North Allegheny High School. For more information, call 724-934-7238. 18th Annual Cindystock Cindystock, the annual outdoor music festival at the Wexford-Bayne Road home of founders Cindy and Ted...
Greensburg, city police reach new labor deal
New officers joining Greensburg’s police force no longer will undergo a two-tiered salary structure under terms of a new contract approved by council. The contract between the city and the Fraternal Order of Police General Greene Lodge No. 56 removes the salary structure, which reduced the pay of officers hired...
Oakmont Carnegie Library plans fundraisers
With the ever-changing pandemic protocols making large indoor gatherings difficult to plan, Oakmont Carnegie Library officials and board members had to think of new ways to help fund programs and building improvements. The result was the return of an outdoor event in which families can express their creativity and ride...
Powerball adds 3rd weekly drawing
Jackpots that have put millions of dollars into the pockets of Pennsylvanians could be on the rise soon after Powerball officials announced a third drawing per week in 48 states. Beginning Aug. 23, Powerball drawings across the country will be held on Mondays in addition to Wednesdays and Saturdays. Players...
Police: Fire at Swissvale hot dog shop intentionally set, investigation ongoing
A popular Swissvale hot dog shop was closed Sunday after a fire. Police said they were dispatched to D’s Six Pax & Dogz around 2:30 a.m. for a dumpster fire. The Braddock Avenue business is in the Swissvale section of the Regent Square neighborhood that also includes parts of Edgewood...
Apollo officials considering food truck regulations
Given the rising popularity of food trucks, Apollo Council plans to adopt an ordinance regulating food trucks during its Aug. 26 meeting. Council voted in favor of the ordinance last month and will cast its final vote later this month. “Food trucks have been booming and with the covid-19 pandemic,...
New outdoor concert venue in Harmar set to hold 1st act next month
So far, it seems to be a pretty well-kept secret. But a new outdoor concert venue is coming to Harmar. The Mountain View Amphitheater is at 10 Rich Hill Road, off Route 910. It’s up the hill from the Harmarville business district and not far from Pennsylvania Turnpike Exit 48...
Masks will be optional at Freeport Area School District, school board tells parents
When Freeport Area School District opens its schools Aug. 26, masks will be optional for students. The school board confirmed that decision at its agenda meeting Thursday to a group of about 25 concerned parents. Most voiced opposition to the district mandating the use of masks by its students and...
National championship boat racing at Riverbration in Kittanning Aug. 20-22
Speedboats will hit 90 mph or more as they slice through the Allegheny River for national championship boat races during Riverbration, Aug. 20-22 at Kittanning Riverfront Park. Sponsored by the Fraternal Order of Eagles Post 896, the free public riverside event is expected to draw boat racers from across the...
Letter to the editor: Hiring of full-time equity director’s position reeks of Gateway School Board members’ personal agendas
Attention taxpayers and families of the Gateway School District: Given the 3.6% tax increase, please attend the Aug. 10 and Aug. 17 school board meetings. Here’s why: Five of your school board members decided to vote against our school administrators’ recommendations and hire a full-time equity director at a starting...
North Hills area real estate transactions for the week of Aug. 8, 2021
Bellevue Lisa Nath sold property at 511 Lincoln Ave. to Snow Dog Properties LLC for $192,432. James Selelyo sold property at 4500 Ohio River Blvd. to Four 4500 ORB LLC for $430,000. Bram Partners L.P. sold property at 17 S Bryant Ave. to Gorun Investments LLC for $300,000. Ralph Montgomery...
Eastern area real estate transactions for the week of Aug. 8, 2021
Delmont Donald Urban sold property at 21 Heritage Court to Noelle Riley for $350,000. Edgewood Glenn Gates sold property at 101 Edgewood Ave. to Susan Barnett and Clarence Steiner for $100,000. Susan Mead sold property at 151 Gordon St. to Margaret Clugston and Timothy Martin Madle for $211,000. Export Estate...
The Herald area real estate transactions for the week of Aug. 8, 2021
Etna M B G Real Estate LLC sold property at unknown address to Melissa Rogers for $150,000. Gwendolyn Petchar sold property at 1 Christler St. to Nathan Hunt for $131,000. Fox Chapel Adam Michael Zakin sold property at 622 Berkshire Drive to Colby and Emily Schaeffer for $813,000. Estate of...
Teen in critical condition after Mount Oliver shooting
A teen was in critical condition after a shooting Saturday night in Mount Oliver, according to Allegheny County police. First responders found the 18-year-old man was shot in the abdomen after Allegheny County 911 was alerted to the shooting shortly after 10:15 p.m. in the 100 block of Locust Street....
Sewickley area real estate transactions for the week of Aug. 8, 2021
Bell Acres Maronda Homes LLC sold property at 197 Witherow Road to Christopher and Melissa Lynn Ruddle for $750,000. Edgeworth Dennis Shurmatz sold property at 316 Highland Ln to Jacqueline and Michael Stancil for $191,500. John Casuccio sold property at 317 Nicholas Pl to Adrew and Micah Southwood for $205,000....
Bethel Park real estate transactions for the week of Aug. 8, 2021
Robert Fisher III sold property at 127 Cypress Drive to Jessica Fisher for $159,900. Anthony Caruso sold property at 31 Donati Road to Lorraine and Saverio Caruso for $329,000. Southern Hollow Co. LLC sold property at 2873 Hemlock St. to VUII LLC for $82,000. Brian Homes Inc. sold property at...
Carnegie, Scott area real estate transactions for the week of Aug. 8, 2021
Bridgeville Fred Ayres III sold property at 342 Church St. to K & T Real Estate LLC for $80,000. Mark Mariani sold property at 1001 Grandview Ave. 201 to Michelle and Thomas Williams for $57,000. Carnegie Homeowners 101 LLC sold property at 200-212 Third St. to Citylife West LLC for...
South Hills real estate transactions for the week of Aug. 8, 2021
Baldwin Borough Janine Lambert sold property at 926 Agnew Road to Alec Kopatich for $162,500. Estate of Jeffrey Chapel sold property at 606 Palace Ct to Treynor Properties LLC for $61,000. Estate of George Lauman sold property at 817 Steiner St. 4021 to Ly Thi Luong for $80,000. Brentwood Eco...
The Stroller, Aug. 8, 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. Highlands band slates Pie Night The Highlands High School Varsity Marching Band annual Pie Night will begin at 7 p.m. Tuesday...
Litigation prevented earlier demolition of Arnold’s former Ida’s Place building, family says
The former owner of the old Ida’s Place building in Arnold has been harassed since it collapsed late last month, according to her daughter. Ida Peluso turned out authentic Italian food along Fifth Avenue for about 36 years until a kitchen fire severely damaged her restaurant and a neighboring building...
Leechburg to get new restaurant at familiar location
A new restaurant is coming to Leechburg. Frankie’s on 2nd St. will occupy the former Pappy’s restaurant, at 81-83 Second St. Before closing, Pappy’s was a staple eatery in downtown Leechburg. Before that, it was home to another popular restaurant, Bonello’s. “I’m thrilled,” Leechburg Mayor Wayne Dobos said. “It’s good...
Greensburg’s welcome event works to connect college students with local communityVideo
Students at three area colleges and universities will have the opportunity this fall to meet with Greensburg-based organizations and get a tour of the city during Greensburg’s first welcome event. Scheduled for Sept. 24, the event will bring students from Seton Hill University, the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg and...
Monroeville promoter plans amateur, pro boxing cards at Murrysville SportZone
Monroeville boxing promoter Derek Gionta had just put on a successful evening of fights in March 2020, and planned to continue cards in larger Pittsburgh-area venues. Then the covid-19 pandemic hit. Sports in general went by the wayside, to make no mention of a full-contact sport like boxing. “I stepped...
