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World War II Army veteran from Pittsburgh’s Overbrook neighborhood recorded court history
Knowing shorthand most likely helped Cyril Emmerich return from World War II alive. The 96-year-old Army veteran from Overbrook left the U.S. on D-Day — 77 years ago today, on June 6, 1944. Shortly after he arrived in Normandy, France, on June 17, there was an announcement looking for any...
Firefighters, EMS from across U.S. network, showcase gear at Monroeville Convention Center
Firefighters and EMS personnel from around the country are showcasing their equipment, sharing techniques and networking with related vendors at an event in Monroeville this weekend. Gratzie Ventures is presenting its inaugural Monroeville Fire & EMS Show at the convention center, 209 Mall Plaza Blvd. The event opened Saturday and...
Pittsburgh Pride Revolution March parades through Downtown
A rainbow-colored sea of humanity flooded parts of Downtown Pittsburgh as hundreds upon hundreds of people from nearby states joined in the Pittsburgh Pride Revolution March on Saturday afternoon. Participants made their way from the City-County Building along Grant Street, down Sixth and Seventh avenues and across the Andy Warhol...
PA Hero Walk in 13th year helping veterans holds event in Mt. PleasantVideo
Bad legs kept 70-year-old Vietnam War veteran Martin Majercak Jr. from taking part in the PA Hero Walk on Saturday through downtown Mt. Pleasant to Veterans Memorial Park, but he “made darn sure” he came out to VFW Post 3368 to support the organization. While most benefactors of the 13-year-old...
Introducing the Plum High School Class of 2021
Congratulations to the Plum High School Class of 2021: Riley Agate, Rachael Altieri, Margaret Anderson, Lauren Ault, Evan Azzara, Kieran Bair, Elizabeth Barr, Kiersten Beahm, Michael Bednar, Ryan Beduch-Lecker, Francesca Beighley, Alexis Beiter, Aidan Bell, Zachary Berrott, Anna Betar. Kaitlyn Bevacqua, Hannah Blanford, Megan Bologna, Andrew Bolton, Jessica Borrasso, Hunter...
Student news: Performing Arts Series, Battle of the Books, dean’s list and more
FCA students win awards at science and engeneering fair Two Fox Chapel Area High School students won awards at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (Regeneron ISEF) 2021. Junior Zoe Lakkis received a third-place Grand Award of $1,000 in the Computational Biology and Bioinformatics category for her project titled...
Academic achievements, graduations for South Hills students
Academic achievements The following students from the South Hills 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: • Belmont University: Abby Solomon • Edinboro University: Marlayna Leigh White, Sierra...
Introducing the Kiski Area High School Class of 2021
Here is the Kiski Area High School Class of 2021: Austin David Abell-Swarmer, Neo Vincent Alberti, Caitlyn Rose Alexander, Nathan C. Alexander, Rowan Andrew Alexander, Cody Nathaniel Arenth, Anthony Aronson, Madison Mae Artman, Autumn Ann Ashbaugh, Cameron Robert Augustine, Jonathan Michael Lee Ayres, Marissa Lee Baker, Tyler Andrew Bala, Sarah...
Man arrested after Pittsburgh SWAT called to Hazelwood apartment
A Hazelwood man was taken into custody late Friday by a Pittsburgh SWAT team after police responded to reports of a man forcing his way into a neighbor’s apartment, police said. Public safety officials said that the initial call was received at 8:15 p.m. of a report of a man...
Scholarships, academic achievements and more for Bethel Park students
Scholarship award Grace Gealey, a 2021 graduate of Bethel Park High School, was recently awarded the annual scholarship from the Bethel Woman’s Club. Throughout her high school years, Grace has been an active member of the local community and has participated in many school activities. Her career choice of American...
Academic achievements, graduates and more in Sewickley student news
The following students from the Sewickley 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: • Belmont University: Christopher Barefoot, Ryan Loftis • Capital University: T.J. Houser • Grove City...
Carnegie area academic achievements, graduations for the week of June 5, 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: • Belmont University: Sophia Blake, Emily Maloney • Carson-Newman University: Brayden Coe • Edinboro...
Johnstown native’s mob book chronicles ‘3 men from Greensburg’ in gambler’s death
What do “three men from Greensburg” have to do with a small-time Johnstown gambler whose body was found floating behind the Conemaugh River Dam in Derry Township some six decades ago? The three unidentified men were fingered by an aging Johnstown gangster — “Rip” Slowmason — as the possible murderers...
The Stroller, June 5, 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 Tuesday at Pittsburgh Mills Allegheny Valley Association of Churches and the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank will...
Allegheny, Westmoreland county projects among those hoping for state RACP funding
A wish list of 90 projects in Allegheny and Westmoreland counties are among hundreds across the state seeking funding in the latest round of the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program. They include $5 million to redevelop a former Alcoa site in New Kensington, $5 million for a health sciences center at...
New Kensington woman’s love for house plants blossoms into plant expo in Butler County
What started as a simple love for house plants has flourished into a plant expo set to take place Sunday in Jefferson, Butler County. Natalie Reed of New Kensington has always had house plants. Now, she is sharing her affinity for plants by spearheading an event dubbed A Planty Affaire,...
Ligonier’s Bethlen Communities reopens wellness center, makes changes at 100 yearsVideo
A new chapter has begun in the 100-year history of Ligonier’s Bethlen Communities. Founded by the Hungarian Reformed Federation of America, the nonprofit’s mission long ago shifted from caring for the orphans of miners killed in a 1907 explosion in Rostraver to serving the needs of more than 180 older...
Burrell students deliver board games, fun to Belair nursing home residents
Burrell School District Interact Club students donated $300 worth of board games and books for residents of the Belair Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center. Students delivered 10 board games and other games including Yahtzee, Scrabble, Monopoly, chess and checkers; a card shuffler and puzzles galore. Burrell’s Interact Club students are dedicated...
Latrobe party supply shop set to expand with move to former church outreach center
Paper Heart Affairs, a Latrobe party supply shop, is preparing for expansion, with a move around the corner to a former church outreach center. Emily Pasqualino is planning a moving sale at the store’s current location, 337 Main St., from Wednesday through Saturday, June 12, during the town’s Mister Rogers...
NBC News: WPXI in Pittsburgh 1 of 2 stations hit by apparent cyberattack
WPXI-TV was one of two Cox Media Group stations forced offline this week in an apparent cyberattack against the parent company, according to a report from NBC News. Managers on Thursday told employees at WPXI and WFTV in Orlando, Fla. to shut down company computers and phones, according to report....
Developers try to address Churchill residents’ questions, continued opposition of potential Amazon site
Representatives of a development company interested in purchasing a plot of land in Churchill for use as an Amazon distribution center addressed an array of concerns from residents, many of whom oppose the potential development. During a Churchill Borough Planning Commission meeting on Wednesday, Hillwood Development’s representatives and experts gave...
With retirement of longtime East Deer police chief looming, officials ponder future
A new era in East Deer police protection may be forthcoming with the retirement of longtime Police Chief John Manchini. Manchini, a township policeman for 27 years and the township’s only full-time officer, submitted his resignation for purpose of retiring. The commissioners accepted it Thursday with regret and thanks. It...
Introducing the Highlands High School Class of 2021
Congratulations to the Highlands High School Class of 2021: Austin Allan, Jacob Allan, Alexis Altfather, Sydney Altfather, Zachary Altfather, Sadie Elizabeth Angely, Jacob T. Atkinson, Danyelle Joyce Bartchy, Joie M. Beacom, Joshua Ryan Christopher Beck, Luke Ryan Beer, Ethan James Bernat, Madison Olivia-Anne Bernat, Noah Elijah Bianco, Trent James Bielak....
Scottdale man sentenced to prison for role in robbery, shooting of Derry drug dealer
A Scottdale man was sentenced Friday to serve up to five years in prison for his role in the shooting and robbery of a Derry drug dealer last year. Brandon Eugene “Lil-Drizzy” Thomas, pleaded guilty to felony charges of robbery and conspiracy. Westmoreland County prosecutors agreed to dismiss attempted homicide,...
In letter, state representatives demand Zappala rescind policy prohibiting plea offers to Black attorney
Eleven members of Allegheny County’s state House delegation sent a letter to District Attorney Stephen A. Zappala Jr. on Friday condemning his policy of refusing to make plea offers to a Black attorney who criticized his office as being “systematically racist.” The two-page document demands that the policy be rescinded....
