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Westmoreland Ballet takes ‘Nutcracker’ filming to LigonierVideo
Dancers with Westmoreland Ballet are getting a new kind of performance experience as they work on a video version of “The Nutcracker.” With stage performances doubtful this year, company founder Judy Rae Tubbs decided to bring the holiday favorite to audiences in a pandemic-safe way. Tubbs also envisioned a “Nutcracker”...
Western Pennsylvania dry spell to end as cold front approaches
A 14-day dry spell in Western Pennsylvania is expected to end Monday night when a cold front moves through the region. The front will bring an end to warmer weather and make it feel more like autumn, according to National Weather Service meteorologist Pat Herald. “Obviously, it’s dry,” Herald said....
Meet the Strip District Produce Terminal’s new tenants in Pittsburgh
The Strip District Terminal’s storied past is about to reach future generations with a new chapter. Earlier this month, the building’s developer, Chicago-based McCaffery Interests, announced agreements with three more retailers as the $50 million redevelopment nears its end. In keeping with McCaffery’s commitment to lease 25% of the Terminal...
Staffer at Level Green Elementary tests positive for coronavirus
A staff member at Level Green Elementary School has tested positive for the coronavirus, according to a message sent to parents Sunday by Matt Harris, superintendent of Penn-Trafford School District. The school will be open as normal Monday. The district was notified Sunday about the positive test. The staff member...
Person flown to hospital after Beaver County shooting
A man was flown to a Pittsburgh hospital after being shot in Beaver County early Monday. The shooting in the 500 block of Midland Avenue in Midland was reported shortly before 1:30 a.m., a county 911 dispatcher said. State police said the shooting victim, a 29-year-old man, was shot three...
Clairton closes schools, cancels classes after water main break floods building
Clairton City School District is closed and all classes, including online, are canceled Monday and Tuesday after parts of the education center were flooded by a water main break, the district announced. According to the district, a water main failed on the Large Avenue side of the building on Saturday,...
Allegheny Badgers use teamwork to assemble log cabin in Murrysville
Export Maker Space owner Tom Spears and members of Spears’ Allegheny Hockey Association Badger team helped assemble a log cabin purchased by Pamela Barroso of Monroeville. The cabin was located in West Virginia, and brought to Spears’ property Sunday in Murrysville to be reassembled....
Kiski Township looking for sewage board members to preside over $8 million project
Kiski Township is looking for members for its new sewage authority, which will preside over an $8 million first phase of a sewage project in the township’s Orchard Hill neighborhood. Since most of the township does not have public sewage, the new project caused the township to recently establish a...
The Stroller, Sept. 28, 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. Prospect Cemetery Ghost Tour books for sale Although year’s Ghost Tours at Prospect Cemetery, Brackenridge, are canceled due to the covid-19 pandemic, the cemetery is selling a...
Upcoming events in Murrysville Star coverage area
Purse bash at White Valley AMVETS The White Valley AMVETS will hold its third annual Designer Purse Bash on Oct. 4 at White Valley Park. The gates will open at noon and drawings begin at 1 p.m. Tickets are $30 and include four drawing numbers, door prizes, food and drinks....
In Brief: Senior portraits due, free student meals and more around the North Hills
North Allegheny offering free meals to all students The North Allegheny School District is using a federal grant it recently received to provide free meals to all students for in-person and remote instruction. Details about meal ordering and pickup were sent to all families via email. Meal pickup on remote...
News briefs: Plum’s Fall Fest slated for Oct. 3 at Plum Creek Park
Plum’s annual Fall Fest is scheduled for noon to 4 p.m. Oct. 3 at Plum Creek Park across from the borough building. Activities include pony rides, pumpkin painting, games and a corn maze. Families will have to make reservations to go through the maze as part of the various safety...
News briefs: Thefts of political signs under investigation in O’Hara
O’Hara police are investigating several reports of the theft of political signs from front yards. Township leaders are reminding people that stealing political signs is a crime. Violators will be charged with trespassing and theft by unlawful taking. Glitter an Glow event canceled Fox Chapel Garden Club’s Glitter and Glow...
Hole in the Wall owner: Contrary to the ‘for sale’ sign, we’re still openVideo
Although the building and business are up for sale, the Hole in the Wall Gallery gift shop in Lower Burrell is still very much open, brimming with Halloween skulls and gift favorites such as colorful gem studded jewelry and a T-shirt trimmed in a pink tutu that says “I get...
Religious observance prompts North Allegheny to reschedule vote for return to ‘in-person’ classes
The North Allegheny school board has canceled its meeting planned for Monday night and moved it to Tuesday to accommodate members of the community who are observing the Jewish holiday of Yom Kippur. The board’s virtual meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday. Yom Kippur is known as...
Post-Gazette’s union president Fuoco out amid investigation
The president of the Newspaper Guild of Pittsburgh, which represents newsroom workers at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, has voluntarily resigned from his position amid an investigation by union officials. The Guild’s executive committee was informed of President Michael A. Fuoco’s resignation Saturday night, according to a Sunday statement from the Guild....
West Deer looking for someone to fill Supervisor Shawn Maudhuit’s seat
West Deer is looking for a special person to take over the supervisor’s seat formally occupied by Shawn Maudhuit. Maudhuit, who was known for bringing recreational opportunities to the township, including reviving Community Days, died unexpectedly Sept. 20. He was 50. “While no one could ever possibly take the place...
Greensburg police Det. John Swank dead at 51
Detective Sgt. John F. Swank Jr. often dealt with grim circumstances during his 19 years with the Greensburg Police Department. Yet, the 51-year-old Greensburg man, who died Saturday in the emergency room of Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital, will be remembered for his upbeat personality. “As good of a cop as...
Pa. still 3rd in animal-car collisions; End Roadkill PA raises funds for wildlife rehab
As Pennsylvania is still ranked third in the nation for the number of deer and other animal collisions with cars, a group from Philadelphia is trying to raise money for wildlife rehabilitation centers across the state. Wildlife Works in Youngwood, Westmoreland County, and Wild Bird Recovery in Butler County are...
Collision sends 3 to hospital, ties up eastbound traffic on Route 22 in Salem
A couple who had to be cut from their overturned Honda crossover vehicle and a male motorist in a van were taken to a local hospital after being involved in a collision Sunday morning on Route 22 in Salem. The crash was reported just before 10:30 a.m., at the intersection...
Pennsylvania officials get naked to address the importance of secrecy envelopes in mail-in ballots
Allegheny County Councilwoman Bethany Hallam wants to make sure every vote counts in the upcoming presidential election. So, she decided to get naked. Hallam and other elected officials this weekend launched a campaign featuring photos of them shirtless with graphics of mail-in ballots tastefully draped across their chests. The point...
Here is covid-19 data from Western Pa. colleges
Western Pennsylvania is home to several colleges and universities, attracting students from around the state and country. During the coronavirus pandemic, many are tracking the number of positive covid-19 cases as they emerge on campus. University of Pittsburgh Enrollment: Approximately 35,000 students Number of new cases: There were 26 new...
West Deer man known for his generosity recovering in North Carolina after motorcycle collision
Rob Keller of West Deer was riding his motorcycle down a hillside in Cullowhee, N.C., to raise money for homeless veterans in Pittsburgh last month when he was struck by an out-of-control pickup. Keller, 56, had been participating in the Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge when the pickup rammed into him....
Historic New Kensington Alcoa building becoming 3-floor, indoor paintball arenaVideo
An historic, three-story building that once was Alcoa’s headquarters in New Kensington is becoming an indoor paintball battlefield. Rooms that had been offices and labs will become spaces players will have to carefully clear, lest they get nailed. The lowest floor, darkened, will glow in the dark. Tom Bianco, owner...
National Guard begins helping with covid-19 testing at Westmoreland Manor
Six National Guard members arrived Sunday morning at Westmoreland Manor and began assisting with testing for covid-19 infections at the nursing home. They are expected to remain at the home at least until Tuesday. The Guard members responded to a request for help Thursday by county officials, following a spike...
