Western PA Local News category, Page 2462
Allegheny Township fire departments out of service because of coronavirus exposure
Both of Allegheny Township’s fire departments are out of service because as many as 45 people may have been exposed to coronavirus at a July 4th gathering, WPXI-TV reported. Township Manager Greg Primm told WPXI that a fire department member tested positive for coronavirus and potentially exposed those at the...
Power outage affects 30-block area in East End neighborhoods
A cable failure resulting in a pole fire caused a power outage Monday evening affecting a 30-block area in some of Pittsburgh’s East End neighborhoods, according to Allegheny County officials. Duquesne Light spokeswoman Hollie Geitner said about 1,700 Lawrenceville customers were without power, after fire crews responded shortly after 4...
Invasive spotted lanternfly could threaten Western Pennsylvania trees, plants
Allegheny County could be overrun with the beautiful but disgusting spotted lanternfly within two years if the public doesn’t find and report them this year, according to a Penn State researcher. Spotted like a Dalmatian, a lanternfly nymph recently found in Lawrenceville heralded its persistent presence in Allegheny County. Some...
Dr. Lawrence Ferlan was truly a man for all seasons
Dr. Lawrence Ferlan’s daughter, Mary Ferlan, found the words to sum up her father’s life: “He was about going and seeing and doing and learning.” Dr. Ferlan, who lived in Harrison and practiced medicine in Tarentum for decades, died in his New Hampshire house last Thursday. He was 85. “Larry...
West Penn Power to spend $46 million to trim trees along power lines this year
In an effort to reduce power outages caused by downed branches and trees during summer thunderstorms, West Penn Power said it anticipates trimming trees along 2,600 miles of electric lines in its 24-county service territory, which includes all or portions of Allegheny, Armstrong, Fayette and Westmoreland counties. The initiative is...
Despite a dry start to summer, water authorities confident in Western Pa. supply levels
Despite less than three inches of rain having fallen in June and there being none so far for July, local water authorities are not concerned about continuing to supply the region with clean drinking water, and this week’s forecast is giving them plenty of reasons to be happy. While hot...
Penn Hills senior celebration canceled, graduation still scheduled at high school stadium
Penn Hills School District officials have canceled their senior celebration due to Allegheny County’s increased restrictions during the covid-19 pandemic. County officials recently renewed restrictions on gatherings to 25 people or less and implemented voluntary stay-at-home protocols for residents, because of spikes in coronavirus cases. District officials said they had...
For $50, you can rent a movie theater for you and 19 of your friends
For $50, you and 19 of your closest-yet-socially-distant friends can watch a classic movie in the luxury seats at the Waterworks Cinema – a new promotion from MovieScoop meant to help people get out of the house and the heat but still stay safe amid the covid-19 pandemic. The offer...
More than 20 treated by UPMC burn center for fireworks injuries over holiday
More than 20 people were treated at UPMC Mercy Burn Center for serious fireworks injuries during the Fourth of July weekend, officials said. Several patients were children. This year marked the highest number of Independence Day weekend injuries recorded at the UPMC Mercy Burn Center, the health system said. In...
Carnegie Carnegie: In calm and in crisis, the library is here to help
For weeks now, hundreds of thousands of Americans have taken to the streets to denounce the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis and the centuries of racism that still haunt our country. Others are struggling to understand what’s going on. For white people who are feeling confused by this movement,...
Girl, 11, killed in Somerset County off-road vehicle accident
BERLIN — An off-road vehicle accident claimed the life of an 11-year-old girl in Somerset County over the weekend, authorities said. State police said the girl, whose name wasn’t released, was operating a utility terrain vehicle on a gravel road near Berlin shortly before 11:30 a.m. Saturday. The vehicle, also...
Gateway School District raises taxes, cuts programs and teachers to balance budget
Citing financial uncertainty caused by the coronavirus pandemic, the Gateway School District Board of Directors raised property taxes and cut programs and teacher positions in order to balance next year’s budget. The school board raised the property tax rate from 19.87 to 20.17 mills, an increase of 1.5%. The tax...
Trafford library will reopen July 13
The Trafford Community Public Library will reopen July 13 with new health and safety guidelines in place for patrons. The library’s new hours will be 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday; and 3-7 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday. Patrons must wear masks unless they have...
Sewickley’s War Memorial Park temporarily closed
Sewickley Borough has announced that War Memorial Park is temporarily closed. The decision comes in the wake of Allegheny County’s new guidelines limiting gatherings to 25 people or less. The borough will update the municipality’s website with any changes....
Checks stolen from Mt. Pleasant area auto dealer
State police are looking for a man they say stole checks from Mt. Pleasant Auto Sales along Route 31 in East Huntingdon and cashed a forged check for $2,970. John R. Bandemer Jr., owner of Mt. Pleasant Auto Sales, said his signature on the check was forged and the suspect...
Derry Township man accused of nearly running over kids in playground, soliciting sex from girls
A Derry Township man accused of soliciting sex from two girls last week is accused of having a marijuana grow operation in his former Greensburg home, according to court papers. Eric Alan Armstrong, 31, is being held in the Westmoreland County Prison without bail in two cases. An arrest warrant...
Route 66 in Delmont buckles because of high heat
It’s so hot, Route 66 in Delmont buckled. A pavement heave Sunday night in the northbound lanes near West Pittsburgh Street and Dairy Queen closed one lane until PennDOT can make repairs this week, said spokesman Jay Ofsanik. During times of extreme heat, water trapped under pavement starts to boil....
Pittsburgh man dies after being shot in Larimer
A 34-year-old man died after he was shot Sunday morning in Pittsburgh’s Larimer neighborhood, police said. Keith D. Byrd died at 5:58 a.m. Sunday at a local hospital, according to the Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s office. Byrd was found shot in the 100 block of Shetland St. at about 4...
Kiddie pools hard to find as people cool off during heat wave and pandemic
With covid-19 making this the summer of “staycation,” kiddie pools have become a popular item for beating the heat. So much so that many stores are sold out, making the pools hard to come by. Sophia Benson of Harrison said she bought a plastic pool at True Value Hardware in...
Police: Man drove under the influence in Rostraver with child in car
An Allegheny County man is accused by state police of driving under the influence with a child in the car, according to court papers. Patrick John Skrinjorich, 36, of Jefferson Borough, was driving on a suspended license, police said. He is charged with child endangerment, drug possession, driving under the...
Caliente Pizza & Drafthouse closes Mt. Lebanon location after positive covid case
An employee at the Mt. Lebanon location of Caliente Pizza & Drafthouse has tested positive for covid-19, the restaurant posted on its Facebook page Monday. The location will be closed until all team members have been tested, the post said. “The covid-19 situation is ever changing,” the post reads. “From...
Positive coronavirus case reported at Westmoreland County courthouse
A worker at the Westmoreland County courthouse has tested positive for the new coronavirus, said Amanda Bernard, director of human resources. The finding comes as Allegheny County officials confirmed Monday that six employees tested positive for the virus. Westmoreland officials were notified of the positive test there on Sunday. The...
Allegheny County officials confirm 6 coronavirus cases at courthouse
Allegheny County court employees and prosecutors are among recent covid-19 cases in the county, officials confirmed Monday. Six employees have been diagnosed with the disease, according to Allegheny County court administrator Christopher Connors. Allegheny County District Attorney Stephen A. Zappala Jr.’s office also posted on social media that three of...
Pine-area real estate transactions, July 6
Pine Showcase Properties Inc. sold property at 159 Alder Drive to Ramesh Raju Venk for $510,419. Alison Faust sold property at 911 Black Oak Ct to Scott Ross for $660,000. Kenneth Krieger sold property at 251 Fox Meadow Drive to Kenneth Krieger and Lori Lane for $166,054. Donald Jenkins sold...
North Hills real estate transactions, July 6
Bellevue Dennis Baker sold property at 469 Lincoln Ave. to W G Holdings LLC for $85,000. Marvin Friedman sold property at 4449 Ohio River Blvd. to 4449 ORB LLC for $185,000. Bradford Woods Lance Markel sold property at 4952 Wexford Run Road to Sunghoon Jung and Jiwon Hyun for $408,000....
