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Renshaw Farms PumpkinFest offers fall-themed activities, attractions for all agesVideo
What began as a roadside stand is a sprawling, pumpkin-themed destination in South Buffalo Township. The 12th annual Renshaw Farms PumpkinFest continues Fridays through Sundays during October, offering fall-themed activities and attractions for all ages. Established in 1834, Renshaw Farms is owned and operated by sixth-generation Renshaws. “We have thousands...
Dravosburg shooting victim in critical condition
A man was shot multiple times Saturday afternoon in Dravosburg, police said. Allegheny County Police say the shooting occurred in the 100 block of Euclid Street. A vehicle crash associated with the incident took place elsewhere in Dravosburg. A press release issued by the county police did not explain the...
UPMC doctor: ‘No idea’ whether Trump’s treatment will work
The experimental treatment given to President Trump is a reasonable move to prevent the progression of covid-19, but it’s unknown whether it’s going to be effective, a top UPMC doctor said Saturday. “We have no idea, in the president, whether it will hasten his recovery,” said Dr. John Mellors, chief...
Man arrested after shooting in Pittsburgh’s Troy Hill neighborhood
Pittsburgh police have arrested a Pittsburgh man they say shot another man in the head in Troy Hill on Saturday morning. John Withrow, 65, remained in the Allegheny County Jail on Sunday after being denied bond. Magisterial District Judge Eileen M. Conroy deemed him a “threat to society,” according to...
Greensburg man accused of child endangerment, animal cruelty
A Greensburg man was charged Friday after city police said they found a boy alone in his apartment with deplorable conditions, and one of two dogs rescued from there defecated part of a toothbrush, according to court papers. John Harry Patak III, 29, is set for a preliminary hearing next...
‘How much blood do you want on your face?’: Haunted-house performers revel in rolesVideo
“Do you want me to dress like this for the wedding?” Holli Stiltenpole asked. Fake blood was splattered all over Stiltenpole’s straitjacket, one eye appeared glazed and useless thanks to a colored contact lens and a cross was crudely “carved” into her forehead with makeup. Tiarra Shank of Ligonier started...
Artist (s-l-o-w-l-y) at work: Guests can experience Valentino, the National Aviary’s painting slothVideo
Hanging upside, he paints. His strokes in red and gold hues are small, and mostly in an up and down motion. There are a few swirls, too. A few times he drops the brush, usually when he’s being handed a treat. After about 20 minutes, he moves slowly, grasping the...
Zoom exercise classes being offered to Allegheny County seniors, including those at West Deer senior center
Maggie Larrow is no stranger to Zoom, the video-conferencing software that has skyrocketed in popularity thanks to the coronavirus pandemic. Larrow and other seniors in Allegheny County have been using the technology to take online exercise classes offered by the Catholic Youth Association, which has senior citizen activities centers in...
Regional economic report: Consumer confidence inching up; young people most pessimistic
Consumer confidence in Southwestern Pennsylvania is still down but continues to rise from its lowest point during the pandemic in July. The most pessimistic group is young people, according to an analysis released Friday by the Allegheny Conference on Community Development. The report gauges sentiments toward the overall economy and...
Pittsburgh man arrested in alleged road rage shooting on Banksville Road
A Pittsburgh man accused of shooting at two people during an alleged road rage incident on Banksville Road was arrested Saturday morning after a two-hour standoff on Saw Mill Run Boulevard, according to police. Kevin McClintock, 52, of the city’s Allentown neighborhood, was to be arraigned on charges of attempted...
State police investigating large lumber theft in Mt. Pleasant Township
State police are investigating the theft last month of a large amount of lumber from a Mt. Pleasant Township location. More than $6,600 worth of lumber was reported missing, according to troopers. The theft may have occurred between Sept. 18 and 25, police said. Reported missing were 76 pieces of...
Allegheny Township’s Great Pumpkin, Olga, goes to state weigh-offVideo
Olga the 1,174,5 pound pumpkin was severed from her stalk in an Allegheny Township patch Friday evening and loaded into a truck bound for the Pennsylvania Giant Pumpkin Growers Association weigh-off Saturday in Cambria County. Olga beat Justin Reiter’s personal pumpkin best of 1,136.5 pounds during Saturday’s weigh-off. This great...
Greensburg’s popular Turkey Trot going virtual; Latrobe race still on
It’s the tale of two turkey trots this Thanksgiving — one going virtual in Greensburg and the other forging ahead in Latrobe. The popular Greensburg Turkey Trot that typically attracts thousands of runners is going the way of so many races in the region in the time of covid-19 restrictions...
Here to help: Ward, Waltenbaugh vie to use 39th District Senate seat to better others
Tay Waltenbaugh knows if he wants to unseat Kim Ward in the race for the 39th District State Senate seat, he has to get Republicans on his side. Waltenbaugh, a Hempfield Democrat, is hopeful his years as CEO of Westmoreland Community Action will give him an edge with voters in...
The Stroller, Oct. 3, 2020: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
The Valley News Dispatch is compiling a list of autumn events and Halloween parades, parties and trick-or-treat nights. Send an email to cpinto-smith@triblive.com. Burtner House Restoration Society selling commemorative Christmas ornaments Burtner House Restoration Society is selling handcrafted Christmas tree ornaments to celebrate the 200th birthday of the homestead in...
Top stories from the Penn Hills area for the week of Sept. 28Video
Here’s a roundup of the news that happened in Penn Hills this week. • Bill Fralic was posthumously named as a distinguished alumni of Penn Hills High School. He won a WPIAL wrestling title and helped the football team win three PIAA championships before graduating in 1981. He died in...
Sunrise Elementary staffer tests positive for covid in Penn-Trafford School District
After announcing the weeklong closure of Level Green Elementary School on Wednesday, Penn-Trafford school officials notified Sunrise Elementary parents Friday that a staff member had tested positive for covid-19. Close contacts — defined by the state Health Department as a person who was within 6 feet of a person with...
Community garden proposed in Verona
Seeds of a community garden project have been planted in the minds of Verona residents. Borough parks and recreation board members hope to find a spot soon and break ground next year. “A shared garden can empower a community by increasing access to healthy, fresh produce and pollinator-friendly places while...
New overtime rules go into effect Saturday in Pennsylvania, more workers eligible
Workers making about $35,600 or less per year are eligible for overtime beginning Saturday in Pennsylvania. That’s when the state’s new overtime rule takes effect. “Tomorrow marks the first update to the commonwealth’s overtime regulations in more than four decades,” Department of Labor and Industry Secretary Jerry Oleksiak said in...
15 more covid cases reported at Westmoreland Manor; nearly a quarter of residents test positive
An additional 15 residents of Westmoreland Manor tested positive for covid-19 on Friday, according to county Commissioner Doug Chew, bringing the number of affected residents to 82. That’s nearly a quarter of the total resident population. Friday’s numbers come on top of 16 positive tests Thursday among the county-owned nursing...
Pittsburgh police: 6 people hurt in downtown crash
Six people were injured in a three-vehicle crash in Downtown Pittsburgh on Friday afternoon. Public Safety spokeswoman Cara Cruz said the collision occurred shortly before 3:45 p.m. at the Wood Street and Fifth Avenue intersection. Three of the people were transported to hospitals by medics. Two children were taken to...
Police: 1 person injured in Pittsburgh shooting
Pittsburgh police are investigating a shooting in Spring Hill. Public Safety spokesman Maurice Matthews said officers responded to a ShotSpotter alert around 2:30 p.m. along the 100 block of Rhine Place. While officers investigated the scene, a gunshot wound victim walked into a hospital, Matthews reported. Matthews said the victim...
Week-in-review: Covid-19 dominates news, meteor lights up Pittsburgh skyVideo
The covid-19 pandemic continued to dominate much of the news in the past week, culminating with President Donald Trump confirming Friday that he and First Lady Melania Trump had tested positive for the virus. Despite the virus impacting everything from nursing home residents in Westmoreland County to the Pittsburgh Steelers...
Excavator crashes into Mt. Oliver home injuring 1
One person was injured after an excavator crashed onto a home in Mt. Oliver on Friday afternoon. An Allegheny County 911 dispatcher said the incident occurred shortly before 4 p.m. along the 100 block of Ormsby Avenue. The person was taken via ambulance to a hospital. Officials told news partners...
‘Ms. Mary’ retires from New Kensington Eat ‘n Park after 35 years with company
Servers at Eat ‘n Park in New Kensington never had to worry about the food they took to diners when Mary Burke was in the kitchen. “When she was doing prep and cooking, her food was always amazing, perfect,” server Kristy Reid said. “She cared about how she sent food...
