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Police: 2 gas stations in Pittsburgh's East End robbed at gunpoint overnight
Pittsburgh police are investigating a pair of armed robberies that occurred early Monday morning in the city’s East End. The first incident occurred at the 1:25 a.m. at the Marathon gas station in the 4000 block of Penn Avenue, which is in the city’s Lower Lawrenceville section, according to police....
Stahlstown-based ministry nears 11,000 layettes sent to families in need
One of the fun activities for expectant parents is finding the perfect outfit for baby to wear home from the hospital. But what happens if the family can’t afford one? It was something that concerned Audrey Bell, former pastor of Stahlstown United Methodist Church. That was the start of a...
1 killed, 1 hurt in Fayette County crash
A Smock woman died in a one-vehicle crash Saturday in Fayette County, according to state police. Beverly Daugherty was driving north on Route 51 at 2 p.m. in Perry Township when troopers said the vehicle crossed into the southbound lanes, exited the highway and hit a fence and brick building....
In brief: Writing family history, EMS subscriptions, glass recycling, food drive and more in Hampton
The North Hills Genealogists will present a free online presentation titled “The Importance of Family History Writing” at 6:45 p.m. on March 15. The program will be co-hosted by Rich Watson and Sue Ennis, who will outline why and how to write about your ancestors. They will cover four different...
News briefs: Women's Business Network meetings set for March; baseball tryouts on tap
The Monroeville Chapter of the Women’s Business Network will meet from 8:15 to 9:30 a.m. March 13 and 24. Contact Susan Patchin, the chapter’s representative, at 724-261-7871. All professional women are welcome to attend as a guest at the meeting for no charge. At the time of publication, many chapters...
News briefs: Girl Scout cookies to be sold at drive-up booth at Panera Bread in Oakmont
Still haven’t satisfied your fix for Girl Scout cookies? A drive-up cookie booth will be available at Panera Bread in Oakmont on March 6 and 7. Oakmont/Verona Girl Scouts will be selling cookies to support their activities and adventures from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the parking lot along...
News briefs: Fire safety, fish fries, Medicare 101 and more
Sharpsburg Volunteer Fire Department is reminding residents to do their part in keeping fire hydrants cleared during winter. Property owners should clear a 3-foot zone around the hydrant to make sure it is accessible. They ask that residents remove any snow and ice, and if possible, clear a path from...
News briefs: Trio of food service staffers recognized during school board meeting
Penn Hills School District food service director Tammy Davis recognized three of her staffers at February’s school board meeting. Danika Frollo and Niko Senge at the high school and Raymond Keys at Linton Middle School were instrumental in getting more than 1,800 meals to students from March through June while...
News briefs: EMS fundraiser, Beattie open house, book sale, pierogi truck and more
Shaler Hampton EMS has opened its 2021 subscription drive. Residents of Etna, Hampton and Shaler will be mailed a fundraiser form in coming weeks. People interested in donating also can visit shalerhamptonems.org to have their membership immediately activated or renewed Career center to host open house A.W. Beattie Career Center...
2 escape from burning home in Monessen
Two people were rescued from a home in Monessen after a fire started late Sunday in the basement, according to authorities. The fire was reported shortly before midnight at a home in the 1000 block of State Street, according to Westmoreland County emergency dispatchers. A man jumped out of a...
The Stroller, March 1, 2021: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Publicize your non-profit’s 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. Plum Rotary sponsoring sock collection for the homeless Plum Rotary Club is collecting new men’s and women’s socks for the homeless. Donations can be...
In Brief: Spring clean up, late sewage fees waved in Ross and more in the North Hills
North Hills Genealogists meeting The North Hills Genealogists will present a free live, online presentation titled “The Importance of Family History Writing” at 6:45 p.m. on March 15. The program will be co-hosted by Rich Watson and Sue Ennis, who will outline why and how to write about your ancestors....
In Brief: Writing family history, Easter egg hunt and more in Pine, Richland
North Hills Genealogists meeting The North Hills Genealogists will present a free live, online presentation titled “The Importance of Family History Writing” at 6:45 p.m. on March 15. The program will be co-hosted by Rich Watson and Sue Ennis, who will outline why and how to write about your ancestors....
In brief: Sen. Robinson opens Bethel Park office, garden club meeting and more in the South Hills
State senator opens district office Freshman state Sen. Devlin Robinson. R-37th, has announced the opening of his district office in Bethel Park. The office is located at 1700 North Highland Road, Suite 307 and is open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Because of the coronavirus pandemic, constituents are...
Murrysville-Export-Delmont covid figures tallied for the week of March 1, 2021
The most recent data from the state Department of Health shows 1,242 confirmed cases of coronavirus in the Murrysville area since the pandemic started in March 2020. Of those positive results, 18 cases were reported in the past seven days. The health department on Monday released figures for the three...
Police: Man attacked by another wielding 'large ax'
A Perry South man faces charges after Pittsburgh police say he attacked another man with a large ax. Jacob Thrower, 36, was charged with aggravated assault, making terroristic threats and criminal mischief on Sunday after a fight involving another man shortly after 1 a.m. In a criminal complaint filed against...
West Mifflin nonprofit travels to Texas to help animals in need
When Walter Schwarz and Dave Stash received a call from the Pittsburgh Aviation Animal Rescue Team for a mission to Houston, Texas, they didn’t think twice about going. By Friday, the duo had packed a suitcase within 24 hours of learning of the mission that would send them driving to...
Rain tapering off, could turn to snow flurries; flooding still poses threat in Pittsburgh region
The heavy rain showers that saturated much of the region on Sunday have tapered off and could turn into snow flurries as the temperature drops, according to the National Weather Service in Moon. Steady rain through much of Sunday dumped 1 inch of rain in Allegheny and Westmoreland counties, according...
Flu season virtually 'nonexistent' as coronavirus mitigation efforts help curtail illnesses, doctors say
Despite fears that influenza would combine with covid-19 to create a so-called “twindemic,” this flu season has been a mild one. Allegheny County so far has reported zero flu-related deaths, three hospitalizations and 180 cases. That’s a notable drop from last year’s 12 deaths, 115 hospitalizations and over 10,000 cases....
Police: Hempfield man riding ATV killed in Mt. Pleasant Township crash
A 39-year-old man was killed Saturday night after a crash on Route 819 in Mt. Pleasant Township, according to state police. Timothy A. Strobel of Hempfield was pronounced dead at the scene, officials said. According to police, Strobel was riding a Yamaha Terrapro all-terrain vehicle at about 8:45 p.m. between...
Man arrested after Pittsburgh police say he got in dispute with neighbor, shot him
One person is facing charges after police say he got into a confrontation with his neighbor and shot him. Joseph Baker was arrested by Pittsburgh police following the incident Saturday night and is charged with aggravated assault, according to Pittsburgh Public Safety Spokesman Chris Togneri. Officers and EMS were called...
Stimulus bill could bring money to expand high-speed internet in Westmoreland
Officials with the Economic Growth Connection of Westmoreland County say the region is on track for growth in the coming year, with the expansion of high-speed internet access a top priority. Connection President and CEO Jim Smith, addressing the economic development group’s annual meeting last week via Zoom, said events...
Unity supervisor: Proposed billboard rule changes fall short 
Proposed amendments to Unity’s zoning ordinance are meant to make it easier to upgrade traditional billboards into electronic versions. But Supervisor Mike O’Barto argued the changes still would present too many barriers for businesses to take advantage of the outdoor advertising space. Area billboard owners also have expressed skepticism. The...
The Stroller, Feb. 28, 2021: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Publicize your non-profit’s 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. Let us know about your Easter events The Valley News Dispatch will be publishing a list of community Easter egg hunts and activities. To...
Population rises in Upper Burrell, bucking Westmoreland County trend
Upper Burrell’s population is growing, a phenomenon likely driven by a number of factors, including a low cost of living and competent local leadership. Data show Upper Burrell’s population jumped from 2,056 in 2010 to 2,386 in 2019 — an increase of 16%. “It has a number of great factors...


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