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Youngwood man jailed after police said he led them on 22-mile chase
A Youngwood man is behind bars after state police said he led troopers on a 22-mile chase over the weekend that began in Pittsburgh and ended in Hempfield, according to court papers. Ryan E. McKnight, 36, did not have a valid drivers license, police said. Troopers were traveling east on...
New covid cases continue statewide drop, rise in Allegheny and Westmoreland
It was a mix of good and bad news in the latest coronavirus reports in the state and Western Pennsylvania region. For a fifth straight Monday, Pennsylvania’s two-day covid-19 case report has shown a decline week over week. The Pennsylvania Department of Health reported a two-day count of 4,381 new...
Some Churchill residents oppose Amazon as neighbor despite potential for jobs, tax revenue
A group of Churchill residents are concerned about the impact of a potential Amazon distribution center in their small residential community. The former site of the George Westinghouse Research Park, a 133-acre parcel located within Churchill Borough, could be developed into an Amazon property. The potential buyer for the property...
Best of Blawnox hosts seed swap, preps for community garden
A seed swap hosted by the Best of Blawnox group was aimed at growing community spirit, organizers said. More than 100 people turned out to share gardening tips and exchange vegetable and flower seeds in preparation of growing season. “We had a great day,” organizer Diane Casile said. “It was...
Westmoreland Clerk of Courts candidates tout experience ahead of May primary
Westmoreland’s Clerk of Courts office in 2009 became the first domino to fall in the Republican Party takeover of most county row offices after more than a half-century of Democratic dominance. The office’s leadership is again in the spotlight. In the May 18 primary election, Clerk of Courts is the...
News briefs: Diaper drive dropoff, Women’s Business Network meetings and more in Fox Chapel, Aspinwall
Diaper drive dropoff for Mother’s Day There will be a diaper drive dropoff for baby diapers, adult diapers and items for fur babies in honor of Mother’s Day on May 9 from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Donated diapers will be given to the Western PA Diaper Bank and St....
News briefs: Plant sale, Pitcairn Italian Club golf outing and more in Monroeville, Pitcairn
Plant sale The Monroeville Garden Club will hold its annual plant sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 22 at the Monroeville Community Park. There will be a variety of annuals, herbs, perennials and hanging baskets available for purchase, as well as hand-decorated terra cotta pots and wreaths made...
News briefs: Verona Garden Club to host botany and booze event, student news and more in Penn Hills
The Verona Garden Club will be holding a botany and booze spring fundraiser May 22 and 23 from noon to 4 p.m. at Railroad Park, 737 E. Railroad Ave. There will be live music, food trucks, craft vendors, raffles and a plant sale. Early-bird pricing is $15 for a single...
News Briefs: Plum Boys soccer golf outing, meet and greet and more in Plum, Oakmont
Plum boys soccer team golf outing The Plum boys soccer team will host its first annual golf outing June 13 at the Meadowink Golf Course in Murrysville. The shotgun start will begin at 1 p.m. (arrive at noon). The cost is $100 per golfer, which includes golf, lunch and dinner....
Riverview School Board primary has 6 candidates seeking both party nominations for 4 seats
Editor’s note: The Advance Leader is only spotlighting contested races in the primary election. Oakmont and Verona residents might see all the same Riverview School Board candidates vying for nominations in the primary on the November ballot, as six people have cross-filed, according to the Allegheny County Office of Elections...
News Briefs: Mobile shredding event, Women’s Business Network meetings and more in Pine, Richland
Mobile shredding event There will be a mobile shredding event June 5 from 9 a.m. to noon (or until the truck is full) at the Richland Municipal Building Parking Lot, 4019 Dickey Road. Women’s Business Network meetings Women’s Business Network is an award-winning business association that supports the success and...
News Briefs: Spring craft show, mobile shredding event and more in Hampton
Spring craft show There will be a spring craft show May 15 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Hampton Township Volunteer Fire Department, 2536 Duncan Ave. Over 100 vendors will be present. All proceeds benefit the Allegheny Fire Police Association. Mobile shredding event There will be a mobile...
Woman identified in fatal McCandless house fire
A woman died in a house fire Monday morning in McCandless, authorities said. Faye Poshard, 68, was found dead in the home, according to the Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office. Neighbors reported the fire at a house on Knoll Street around 6:30 a.m., police said. Authorities noted that a hoarding...
6 Leetsdale Democrats running for 4 council spots on November ballot
Editor’s note: Sewickley Herald is only spotlighting contested races in the primary election. According to the Allegheny County Office of Elections unofficial candidate list, six Democrats are vying for four spots on the November ballot: incumbent Osman Awad, Beth Carrol, incumbent Benjimen Frederick, Patricia Lee, incumbent Thomas Michael and Elizabeth...
Covid case spike prompts remote instruction for Greensburg Salem Middle School students
Students at Greensburg Salem Middle School will receive remote instruction at least until Thursday following a recent spike in covid-19 cases. Superintendent Gary Peiffer said the decision was made after five positive cases were reported late last week. “We already had 49 students quarantining at the middle school who were...
Hood ornament exhibition opens at The Frick PittsburghVideo
They sit perched on the front of a car. Each represents a specific brand. At first they had a purpose. These days, they are mainly for show. A collection of car hood ornaments are on display at “Cast in Chrome: The Art of Hood Ornaments,” an exhibition at The Car...
In brief: Sweet Jazz Music Series, farmers market and more around Sewickley
Sweet Jazz Music Series The annual Sweet Jazz Series is moving to the spring so we can enjoy live jazz in the warm outdoors. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and picnic baskets, and enjoy amazing talent Friday nights in May and June. Each night will have a different food truck....
In brief: Carlynton School District 50th anniversary, movies in the park, more in Carnegie, South Fayette
Carlynton School District 50th anniversary celebration Join the Carlynton class of 2021 on May 14 at 5 p.m. in the circle near the gym as they celebrate the 50th anniversary of Carlynton Junior-Senior High School with the opening of a sealed time capsule. For more information, visit carnegieborough.com. Movies in...
In brief: community blood drive, Tai Chi sessions and more in Bethel Park
Treehaven Garden Club will hold its annual Mother’s Day Weekend Plant Sale from 8 a.m. to noon May 8 at the South Park Shops. The sale will be held on the sidewalk in front of Rite Aid and Pet Supplies Plus. Hanging baskets from Lenik Nursery, herbs, gift baskets and...
In brief: South Hills communities receive state grants, community day and more
South Hills areas receive state funds Four Allegheny County projects will receive a total of $281,275 in state funds, according to a news release from state Senator Devlin Robinson, R-Bridgeville. The funds are part of the Commonwealth Financing Authority’s Greenways, Trails and Recreation Funding Program, which is funded by Act...
Luxury auction firm hits local high of $5M with Ligonier Township home sale
An owner looking to unload a multimillion-dollar home, in an area where such properties are the exception, might consider holding an auction to avoid taking a major loss on the investment. Several such palatial estates in the Ligonier Valley recently changed hands through the services of Platinum Luxury Auctions, a...
Victim of McKees Rocks shooting identified
A man is dead in McKees Rocks after being shot in the head early Monday, authorities said. The victim was identified by the Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s office as Nathan Freeman, 24, of Sheraden. Emergency crews responded at about 1:30 a.m. to a shooting near Sarah and Vine Streets, according...
The Stroller, May 3, 2021: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Publicize your club meetings, events and fundraisers in The Stroller. Send information at least a week in advance to vndnews@triblive.com. Please include a daytime telephone number. Wheel Good Wednesdays planned in Apollo The Wheel Good Wednesday food truck rally program will resume Wednesday in Apollo. The event will be from...
Homewood man dies after being rescued from fire
A Homewood man died after being pulled from his burning apartment early Monday, authorities said. Emergency crews responded at 3:40 a.m. to a blaze in the 500 block of Clawson Street and found flames shooting from the second story, according to Pittsburgh Public Safety spokesman Maurice Matthews. Firefighters were able...
Pittsburgh man charged with shooting Reserve woman in front of her children
A Reserve woman remained in critical condition Monday, a day after her on-again, off-again boyfriend allegedly forced his way into her home and shot her multiple times in front of her children, according to Allegheny County Police. Joseph Hogg, 35, called 911 just after 8:30 p.m. Sunday to report that...
