Western PA Local News category, Page 2076
Man charged after 13 animals seized from deplorable conditions in New Stanton apartment
A former New Stanton man is set for a preliminary hearing Wednesday on neglect charges after state police said they seized 13 animals from deplorable conditions at his home. Mason Timothy Fronius, 25, of Connellsville, is facing 39 misdemeanor animal neglect counts along with resisting arrest and disorderly conduct. Troopers...
Lawsuit alleges wrongful death in Route 8 fatal crash last year
The family of a young woman killed in a drunken driving crash last year is suing the driver of the vehicle that struck hers head-on and the bars where the family’s attorneys said the other driver had been drinking just before the crash. Kaitlyn Marie Eckelberry, 23, was pronounced dead...
Which streets in Pittsburgh will be paved this year?
From Atkins Street in Brighton Heights to Woodbine Street in Stanton Heights, Pittsburgh’s Department of Mobility and Infrastructure released the list of streets that will be paved in the first round of $16 million in improvements this year. About 34 miles of streets will be resurfaced and/or repaired this year,...
Clearfield County man accused of shooting at SUV on Route 22 at Indiana-Westmoreland border
State police arrested a Clearfield County man over the weekend and charged him with shooting at another vehicle along Route 22 near the border of Indiana and Westmoreland counties, state police said. Elijah N. Helmick, 23, of Osceola Mills, was arrested in connection with an incident at 5:39 p.m. Saturday...
$12.9M rental, utility assistance program opens for Westmoreland applicants
An emergency aid program opened Monday for Westmoreland County residents who are behind on their rent or unable to pay utility bills. Before noon, 40 applications had been received, said Dan Carney, executive director of Union Mission of Latrobe Inc., which is in charge of distributing $12.9 million the county...
Norwin musical tickets for sale
Tickets are available for sale online for the Norwin High School Theatre Company’s four performances of “The Little Mermaid” from May 5-9 at the Knights Stadium. Performances are planned for 8 p.m. each night, rain or shine. Gates will open at 7 p.m., and seats will be on a first-come...
McCandless receives state award for efforts to improve communication with residents
Until just a few years ago, getting information from McCandless often required attending council meetings or making a round of phone calls to town officials. And while residents can still do those things, the municipality has launched several initiatives that use technology to expand the way residents and officials communicate...
PWSA seeks regulatory approval for rate increases in 2022, 2023
The Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority will seek rate increases in 2022 and 2023 to generate about $32 million, according to a legal notice. Since 2018, PWSA’s rates have been regulated by the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission. On Tuesday, PWSA will file a request to seek rate hikes in the...
In brief: Dinners to-go, seed swap and more in Fox Chapel, Blawnox
Dinners to-go Heavenly Cuisine Custom Catering is giving out to-go dinner plates on April 16 from 3 to 6:30 p.m. at Glenshaw Valley Presbyterian Church, 1520 Butler Plank Road. Meals are $15 and are payable by cash only at the time of pickup. Order by calling 412-487-7194 or email glenshawcenturyclubinc@gmail.com...
In brief: Baseball opening day, Botanical Garden Committee seeking volunteers and more in Monroeville, Pitcairn
Monroeville baseball opening day Opening Day for Monroeville Baseball’s Spring 2021 season will be April 24 at Monroeville Park West starting with a parade at 11 a.m. and featuring games and activities all day. For the first time, softball also is being offered. Garden committee seeking volunteers The Monroeville Botanical Garden...
In brief: Church service, North Hills Genealogists roundtable discussion and more in Hampton
Northmont United Presbyterian Church will begin having in-person worship, starting April 18 at 11 a.m. Livestreams and recordings of services will be available for members who prefer to worship at home. In-person services will include the following: • The expectation that no one will attend if they feel sick •...
In brief: Polar plunge, dinners to-go and more in Shaler
Polar Plunge Come to Crawford Pool on May 8 from 1 to 3 p.m. for the first Polar Plunge. A $3 donation will be collected at the door to benefit the Shaler Area Backpack Initiative. Participants will receive a free hot drink of their choice (hot chocolate, coffee or tea)....
In brief: Plum library book sale, Oakmont council meeting and more in Plum
Plum library book sale The Plum Library will be hosting an outdoor book sale April 17 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The rain date will be April 18 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Masks and social distancing are required. A bag of books will cost $10. Donations will...
In brief: Penn Hills Class of 1976 reunion, groceries for the needy and more in Penn Hills
Penn Hills High School class of 1976 reunion The Penn Hills High School Class of 1976 will hold its 45th reunion June 25-27. There will be a buffet dinner at 7 p.m. June 25 at the Comfort Inn Grand Ballroom, 180 Gamma Drive. Tickets are $45 each until May 21....
In brief: Elm Leaf park grant, summer concert series and more in the South Hills
Elm Leaf Park grant Baldwin Borough’s efforts to upgrade Elm Leaf Park were selected to receive a $100,000 county grant, according to state Rep. Jessica Benham, D-Allegheny. “I’m thrilled to see that these investments are continuing to be made in our communities and to assist projects that will benefit all...
Quantum Spirits 5K run, glass recycling and more in Carnegie, Upper St. Clair area
Virtual 5K Quantum Spirits will be holding its 14th annual virtual 5K run/walk from April 24 to May 25. Participants will be able to choose their activity and route (or a suggested route). Registration is $25 and $10 for Carlynton students and children under 10 and younger. Registration can be...
In brief: Flea market, community food drive and more in Sewickley
Named to Forbes list Katie Larsen of Sewickley was named to the 2021 Forbes “Best-In-State” Wealth Advisor List for the fourth consecutive year. A tenured advisor and founder of the Larsen Group, Larsen is a managing director and wealth management advisor at Merrill. Previously, Larsen was named to Working Mother’s...
In brief: Northmont resumes in-person worship, community cleanup and more in the North Hills
Month-long community cleanup Marshall Township is hosting a community cleanup throughout April to join a nationwide effort to pick up litter and trash from roadways, parks, forests, creek banks, neighborhoods and open spaces. Supplies will be provided to those who call and register their clean-up. To register, call 724-935-3090. North...
TSA finds loaded gun in woman’s carry-on bag at Pittsburgh International Airport
Another gun was found at a security checkpoint at Pittsburgh International Airport, making it the 11th firearm found at the facility this year. Transportation Security Administration officers found a .380 handgun loaded with six bullets in a Butler County woman’s carry-on bag around 5 a.m. Monday, officials said. Allegheny County...
1 hurt in Bell motorcycle crash
A Saltsburg man was hurt Saturday in a motorcycle crash in Bell, according to state police. Arthur K. Gohn, 64, was driving a Harley-Davidson east on Route 380 near Lantz Road at 5 p.m. when troopers said he lost control around a bend. Police said the motorcycle hit a crack...
Girl, 14, hospitalized after being hit by SUV in Unity
A 14-year-old girl was hospitalized Saturday after state police said she was hit by an SUV in Unity. The crash happened at 11:30 a.m. on Sussex Way. Troopers said a 40-year-old woman had pulled out of a driveway and was headed down the street when the girl stepped in front...
Why ‘bailed-out’ hospital giants like UPMC thrived in 2020 while others floundered
UPMC wasn’t the only multibillion-dollar U.S. health system that got hundreds of millions of dollars in pandemic-spurred federal relief, and then went on to rake in more money in 2020 than it did pre-pandemic. It’s not merely thanks to hefty bailouts and slowly rebounding hospital coffers that UPMC and other...
Police: Man dead after shooting in Pittsburgh’s Brighton Heights neighborhood
Pittsburgh police are investigating a fatal shooting overnight in Pittsburgh’s Brighton Heights neighborhood. Officers responded to the 1700 block of Termon Avenue shortly after 2 a.m. Monday for reported shots fired, according to public safety Spokeswoman Cara Cruz. The victim, identified as a young adult male, was found inside the...
The Stroller, April 12, 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. Run on the River to benefit YMCA Valley Points Family YMCA annual Run On The River will be June 12 at K-9 Officer Derek...
Bus company serving Riverview School District among those getting state grants to retire diesel buses
The state Department of Environmental Protection has awarded nine grants, including $174,000 to Allegheny Transportation Services of Etna, to replace old diesel school buses for newer, cleaner diesel buses. DEP’s Driving PA Forward program awarded grants totaling $2.4 million statewide the grants to busing and trash collection companies throughout the...
