McKeesport restaurant damaged in early morning fire
A McKeesport restaurant was damaged by fire early Sunday morning. The fire at Cal’s Cantina Bar & Grille in the 600 block of Eden Park Boulevard was reported around 3:30 a.m., according to McKeesport firefighters. The fire was quickly brought under control, firefighters said. No information about injuries or the...
From bruises to cardiac arrest, U.S. Open medical personnel care for fans
When a fan collapsed and entered cardiac arrest at the U.S. Open on Wednesday, Director of Operations for Plum EMS Brian Maloney said medical personnel at the tournament were prepared. A nearby police officer began chest compressions within seconds, and a physician arrived soon after. By the time medics loaded...
Despite mud and rain, U.S. Open fans say tournament ‘a dream come true’
Luca Fussaro, 14, came out of the U.S. Open with something to show for it. The Philadelphia native earned a new Apple Watch after sinking a 100-foot putt on his first try as part of a contest at Oakmont’s fan area. With his binoculars-clad father, Luca said, he had spent...
Harmar police use cameras to identify, find suspect in Freeport Road hit-and-run
Police used a variety of cameras to identify and find the driver of a car that did not stop after hitting and seriously injuring a pedestrian Thursday night on Freeport Road in Harmar. Harmar police charged Richard Yost Jr., 59, of McCandless on Friday with accidents involving death or personal...
Leechburg man seriously hurt in Route 28 crash in Tarentum
A Leechburg-area man suffered life-threatening injuries in a single-vehicle crash on Route 28 in Tarentum last week, according to state police in Kittanning. The crash happened just before 10 p.m. Wednesday at Exit 14, state police said in a release issued Saturday. According to state police, Barry G. Bernard, 41,...
More flash flood warnings issued for areas around Pittsburgh
Additional flash flood warnings are being issued for the Pittsburgh area. The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has issued flash flood warnings for: • An area including Bethel Park, Washington and Canonsburg until 7:15 p.m. Sunday. • An area including Monroeville, Plum and West Mifflin until 6:30 p.m. Sunday. •...
Westmoreland happenings: cooking classes, property tax seminar, senior citizen news, more
Classes • Refuge Church, 21 Broadway Ave., Manor, will offer free cooking classes from 10 a.m. to noon June 28 and 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. June 30. Additional sessions will be Aug. 23 and 25. All skill levels welcome. Free childcare will be available. Reservations required. Reservations: tinyurl.com/msw9y475. • A...
Rev. Jennifer Gordon named pastor at Bethel United Methodist in Lower Burrell
The Rev. Jennifer Gordon has been appointed senior pastor at Bethel United Methodist Church in Lower Burrell. The Western Pennsylvania Conference of The United Methodist Church announced Thursday the commissioning of Gordon, 53, of Rural Valley. Her first official day at Bethel will be July 1. “It is an amazing...
The other side to farmers markets: A boost to local economies
Late spring and earlier summer are some of Jennifer Jackson’s favorite times of the year — the farmers markets are open. “I wait all year long for this to open,” said Jackson of Brackenridge as she relaxed recently at Lower Burrell’s market. “I go to all of them.” In addition...
Here’s where to find farmers markets in the region
Hampton Farmers Market When: Wednesdays, 3 p.m.-7 p.m., June 4- Oct. 8 (no July 2) Where: 3101 McCully Road, Allison Park Monroeville Lions Farmers Market When: Saturdays, 9 a.m.-noon, May 10- Nov. 22 Where: 501 Mall Circle Drive, Monroeville Ross Township Farmers Market When: Wednesdays, 3 p.m.-7 p.m., May-October Where:...
State park camping reservations on the increase
Camping at the 1,250-acre Keystone State Park in Derry Township has been a family affair for decades for Jackie Donkin of Penn Hills, who was there this past week with her daughter-in-law Erin Donkin of North Allegheny and her brother, Tom Ruefle of Plum, and her seven grandchildren. “This our...
The Stroller, June 15, 2025: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Publicize your non-profit’s community events, fundraisers and club meetings for free in The Stroller. Send information at least two weeks in advance to vndnews@triblive.com or The Stroller, 210 Wood St., Tarentum PA 15084. Please include a daytime telephone number. Follow the Stroller on X at @VNDStroller. Children’s programs planned by...
U.S. Open’s economic impact in Oakmont, Verona is minimal, businesses report
The borough of Oakmont has been running like a broken clock twice a day this week. Before and after U.S. Open competition started each day, traffic was at a standstill on Hulton Road as players and fans made their way to Oakmont Country Club. Aside from those times, however, Oakmont...
Pitt-Greensburg grad secures write-in nomination for Hempfield tax collector after 2-week campaign
Andrew Lentz never planned to run for political office. That was, until a friend told the University of Pittsburgh graduate there were no candidates running for tax collector in his hometown, Hempfield. “I am kind of at the point in my life where I don’t know exactly what I want...
PennDOT sets road work schedule
PennDOT is planning the following work on roads in Westmoreland County during the week beginning Monday, weather permitting: • Paving will take place on Route 380 in Washington and Bell townships and on Stone Church Road in Hempfield Township. • Patching will take place on Route 30 in Ligonier and...
Ride-share drivers getting plenty of work on the streets of Oakmont
Heather Copenhaver’s first 24 hours as an Uber driver went pretty darn well. “I’m averaging about $32 per hour,” said the Fox Chapel resident. She was among hundreds — if not thousands — of ride-share drivers shuttling U.S. Open fans in and out of Oakmont throughout the week. “I started...
State College man killed while kayaking ‘Bottle of Wine’ rapid at Ohiopyle
The body of a State College man who died while kayaking Friday at Ohiopyle State Park was pulled from a rapid known as “Bottle of Wine” on the Lower Youghiogheny River. Ohiopyle fire Chief Rob Joseph said the kayaker, identified as Michael Barney, 43, encountered changes in the river as...
Man killed in Safari Club shooting in Duquesne
One man was killed following a shooting late Friday night inside a Duquesne bar. The shooting was reported just before midnight at the Safari Club on the 700 block of Grant Avenue, Allegheny County police said. Witnesses told investigators there was a physical altercation inside the bar that led to...
Western Pa. No Kings events against Trump policies draw hundreds in peaceful defiance
Those who came out to No Kings protests Saturday in downtown Greensburg and Pittsburgh cited a multitude of reasons for joining the national movement to voice opposition to President Donald Trump and his administration’s policies. “We are pro-democracy and we’re tired of resources being taken from everyday people to enrich...
Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired modern home on the market in Fox ChapelVideo
A nature-inspired luxury home featuring modern, new construction is on the market in Fox Chapel. The eight-foot custom Douglas fir front door is the first sign of the craftsmanship in this contemporary home with an open floor plan, listed by Howard Hanna Realtor Molly Finley. Finley noted that the property,...
Fox Chapel teen finalist in global sustainable fashion competition
Green is the way to go for a Fox Chapel teen with a passion for recycled-inspired sustainable fashion. Raina Guzman of Fox Chapel was named a Junk Kouture New York World finalist in May in the 2025 Junk Kouture World Final competition. Junk Kouture is marketed as the world’s first...
The Stroller, June 14, 2025: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Publicize your non-profit’s community events, fundraisers and club meetings for free in The Stroller. Send information at least two weeks in advance to vndnews@triblive.com or The Stroller, 210 Wood St., Tarentum PA 15084. Please include a daytime telephone number. Follow the Stroller on X at @VNDStroller. Raffle to benefit Veterans...
West Leechburg siblings navigate twists and turns of the balloon art business
Harper and Cameron Grantz are the “Twist Tastic” siblings. Harper, 10, and Cameron, 11, use their affinity for art and design to create everything from dogs and monkeys to swords and hats using colorful balloons. They began their own business, Twist Tastic Duo, and completed their first event in May....
Report: Man drowns in Youghiogheny River, Fayette County coroner called to scene
A person has reportedly drowned in the Youghiogheny River in the Ohiopyle area. According to TribLive news partners WTAE, the Fayette County coroner was called out for a man drowning Friday evening. Coroner Bob Baker told reporters the body was being transported via the Greater Allegheny Passage trail to a...
Nippon Steel investment in U.S. Steel to move forward with Trump’s blessing, security agreement
A pair of Mon Valley-area mayors are celebrating a major moment for Western Pennsylvania industry as the Trump administration announced on Friday another hurdle to Nippon Steel’s planned acquisition of U.S. Steel has been cleared. President Donald Trump signed an executive order that says the deal can go through so...
