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Police: Unity man arrested after threatening woman with hatchet
A Unity man was arrested on multiple assault charges after allegedly threatening his girlfriend with a hatchet Saturday, state police said. Joshua L. Poole, 39, was arrested on charges of aggravated assault, simple assault, terroristic threats and harassment after the 5:15 p.m. incident on the 300 block of Allegheny Avenue....
2 women rescued from Yough River after 1 swept away by current in Ohiopyle
A 20-year-old woman who was swept away by the Youghiogheny River current Sunday in Ohiopyle State Park was rescued by a 21-year-old woman in her group, according to park manager Ken Bisbee. The two women were able to get to safety on a rock just before the 20-foot-high falls near...
State officials: 2 more coronavirus cases in Westmoreland, no new deaths
Westmoreland County on Monday reported two new covid-19 cases, bringing the total number of coronavirus cases to 461, according to Pennsylvania health officials. No new deaths from the virus were reported. State officials continued to report 38 deaths in Westmoreland, while county coroner Kenneth Bacha reports 32 deaths as of...
Topical mural in Vandergrift aimed at bringing people together
A Vandergrift artist has started a mural project he hopes will bring the community together. When Vandergrift’s annual ArtFest was canceled because of the covid-19 pandemic, Alex Chaffins said he saw an opportunity. The ArtFest, originally scheduled for July 25, was created to promote art as a mental health tool...
Pennsylvania reports 351 more coronavirus cases, 10 more deaths
Pennsylvania on Monday reported 10 more covid-19 deaths and 351 additional cases, bringing the state’s total number of cases to 75,943, according to state health officials. A total of 5,953 people have died from the virus. More than 451,000 people have tested negative. Of the total cases, 71% have recovered....
New indictment filed against Unity man linked to disappearance of Cassandra Gross
A Unity man linked to the disappearance of Cassandra Gross has been indicted on charges of having a sawed-off rifle in Potter County nearly two years ago. The serial number on the .22-caliber rifle had been removed and the firearm was not registered to Thomas George Stanko, 49, according to...
Tarentum to pay less for electricity, but residents won’t see savings on bills
Tarentum will pay about 21% less for electricity in a new, four-year supply agreement, but residents won’t see any change in their bills, according to borough Manager Michael Nestico. The borough owns and operates its own distribution system and buys electricity from a supplier. Borough Council approved an agreement with...
Pitt asks for federal lawsuit by former officer Michael Rosfeld to be dismissed
The University of Pittsburgh has asked a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit by former Pitt police officer Michael Rosfeld, alleging his claims have no standing and reassuring students the school has no designs on bringing Rosfeld back to the force. “Please be assured that the University of Pittsburgh Police...
Franklin Park, Economy bridge replacement project to begin
A bridge replacement project along Big Sewickley Creek Road is scheduled to begin Tuesday, PennDOT officials said. Motorists who travel the stretch through Franklin Park and Economy should allow extra time. Work begins at 7 a.m. on the $2.38 million project and will limit the road to single-lane alternating traffic....
Allegheny County reports no new coronavirus deaths, 5 new cases
Allegheny County health officials on Monday reported no new coronavirus-related deaths, five new cases and one new hospitalization. Both the county and the state are reporting 168 deaths in the Allegheny County. The county is reporting an additional five cases, bringing the total to 2,008. The state updated its coronavirus...
Pittsburgh resumes enforcement of parking meters citywide
The Pittsburgh Parking Authority will resume citywide enforcement of street and neighborhood lot meters starting this week. Starting today, officers will issue warning tickets as a notification to drivers. They will begin citing drivers after several days, according to the authority. The authority suspended enforcement in April because of the...
Etna’s pool will not open this summer
The Etna pool will remain shuttered this summer, a decision that borough leaders said was difficult but necessary in light of coronavirus-related restrictions. Council voted not to open this year after weighing the social distancing guidelines and also taking into consideration repairs that need to be done. “The decision was...
Sewickley council to meet Tuesday
The Sewickley Borough council agenda meeting scheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday will be held via Zoom. Those who want to address council are asked to state their name and address and keep their comments to under five minutes. To call in, dial 253-215-8782. To join the meeting, go to...
Why I protest: Pittsburgh-area residents who march for racial justice explain why
George Floyd was killed Memorial Day after a confrontation with a Minneapolis police officer. Floyd was black. The police officer, Derek Chauvin, is white. His death prompted large protests in cities of all sizes across the country, including in Pittsburgh and Greensburg. Thousands of residents from Western Pennsylvania have joined...
Contractor: All but 4 Sloan Elementary classrooms will be ready for 2020-21 school year
Construction officials for Franklin Regional’s Sloan Elementary project anticipate that all but four classrooms will be ready in time for the start of the 2020-21 school year. “The majority of the classrooms will be completed, with the exception of the additional kindergarten classrooms on the far right side of the...
Trib Total Media big winner in SPJ contest
Trib Total Media was named the overall best daily newspaper in Pennsylvania in the Society of Professional Journalists Keystone Chapter’s Excellence in Journalism contest for 2019. It was the second consecutive year the Trib won the organization’s top award. “We are humbled by this recognition from such a prestigious, time-honored...
Pittsburgh-area gas prices unchanged as national rates rise
Gas prices in the Pittsburgh area remained unchanged from a week ago, while the national average continues to rise, according to price-tracking service GasBuddy. “It’s no surprise that (the national average for) gasoline prices have increased for the sixth straight week as gasoline demand has hit its highest level since...
1 injured in crash on Route 22 in Derry Township
A person was flown to the hospital after a two-vehicle crash on Route 22 in Derry Township Monday, according to Westmoreland 911. The crash between a car and a tri-axle truck happened around 6:15 a.m, according to 911. A medical helicopter used the nearby Jonnet Flea Market as a landing...
Fire destroys playgrounds at Imani Christian Academy in Pittsburgh
School leadership at Imani Christian Academy in Pittsburgh’s East Hills neighborhood vowed to rebuild “bigger and bolder and better” after a fire broke out at the school’s two playgrounds Saturday night. There was no damage to the school building and no other signs of possible vandalism were found, Imani Christian...
Allegheny County Police investigating Baldwin shooting
A man was in stable condition after being shot in the head early Monday in Baldwin, according to Allegheny County Police. The shooting happened around 1:15 a.m. in the 4900 block of East Carson Street. The unidentified man was taken to the hospital in a private vehicle. Allegheny County Police...
Westmoreland government offices reopen Monday
Most Westmoreland County government offices reopen to the public today. Many restrictions enacted in late March to help control the coronavirus pandemic will be lifted to allow more government functions to operate as normal while still adhering to safety guidelines such as social distancing among staff and courthouse visitors. “Our...
The Stroller, June 8, 2020: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Is your non-profit organization going to have a fundraiser? Send information to The Stroller at least a week in advance to vndnews@tribweb.com or The Stroller, Valley News Dispatch, 210 Wood St., Tarentum PA 15084. Please include a daytime telephone number. Motorcycle run to benefit Toys for Tots The fourth...
Near record-breaking heat on way to Western Pennsylvania
The Pittsburgh region can expect near record high temperatures on Tuesday and Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service. Meteorologist John Darnley said the high could reach 91 on Tuesday. That is 3 degrees below the region’s record high for June 9, set in 1933. Wednesday also will approach record heat. Darnley...
Tarentum man charged with DUI in crash that seriously injured elderly woman
A Tarentum man has been charged with driving under the influence in West Deer in connection to a head-on crash that severely injured an elderly woman. Jose Joel Pineda, 37, was driving more than double the speed limit on Middle Road when he collided with Helen Cavanaugh, 87, on March...
Westmoreland Fair officially canceled because of coronavirus restrictions
For the first time in 65 years, the Westmoreland Fair has been canceled, said fair President Craig Lash. Restrictions put in place to help curb the spread of the coronavirus pandemic made it “impossible” to host the event, Lash said. The restrictions would have included limiting the number of guests...
