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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...
Sewickley library curbside pickup available
Curbside pickup is underway at Sewickley Public Library, with card holders able to request items and pick them up when they’re ready. To make a request, visit www.sewickleylibrary.org/curbside-pickup or call 412-741-6920. Select a date and time for pickup. Items must be requested at least two hours in advance and time...
9th day of protests in Pittsburgh as marchers call for police reform
The ninth straight day of demonstrations in Pittsburgh came to a close in Market Square on Sunday with protesters calling on city officials to meet with them to discuss police department reforms. “Chief of police, we’re asking you for a sit down,” said Kyna James, one of four leaders of...
Hempfield East Legion looking to keep tradition going
Those searching for a team that could challenge for the Westmoreland County American League baseball title should look no further than returning District 31 America Legion and Region 7 champion Hempfield East. Even though Hempfield East graduated key players such as Matt Wicker, Andrew Rosenberg, Noah Sweeney, Shane Stuchell, Dom...
Masses to resume at Shrines of Pittsburgh churches after covid-19 scare
In-person Masses that had been canceled over the weekend at some of Pittsburgh historic churches will resume Monday. Masses at the Shrines of Pittsburgh grouping in the diocese had been canceled because the spouse of an employee thought the had covid-19. But the test came back negative, the pastor of...
Man found shot to death in Wilkinsburg, police say
Allegheny County Police are investigating after they said a man was found shot to death Sunday in Wilkinsburg. The shooting was reported just before 4:40 p.m. in the 1600 block of Laketon Road. Police said the man was dead when they arrived. The man was standing near a set of...
Pittsburgh police chief explains why he took a knee during Beechview protest
Pittsburgh police Chief Scott Schubert explained in a Facebook post Sunday why he participated in a Friday protest in the city’s Beechview neighborhood. Schubert didn’t plan on participating, but said being there helps him gauge how police can best respond to protests, he wrote in a Facebook post. He was...
Medics, firefighters revive girl, 5, found unresponsive in Mt. Pleasant Township pool
A 5-year-old girl was recovering Monday after being found unresponsive in a Mt. Pleasant Township pool Sunday afternoon, according to Hecla Fire Chief Steve Howell. The girl was revived at about 2:45 p.m. when CPR was performed by firefighters and medics. She was flown by medical helicopter to UPMC Children’s...
Lower Burrell officials criticized for not closing roads for high school senior parade
The former mayor of Lower Burrell and some city residents are criticizing a social media post made by city officials regarding a celebratory parade for Burrell High School seniors on Sunday. City officials informed residents about the parade on the city’s official Facebook page shortly before 2 a.m. Sunday. The...
Only surviving injured calf from turnpike crash heads to Beaver County rescue ranchVideo
It’s a good thing cows can’t speak English. If they did, Ribeye the calf might be a lot more worried about what his name means for his future. But the 3-month-old Holstein — one of 135 bull calves involved in a March 3 truck crash on the turnpike — has...
Westmoreland County adds 2 new covid-19 cases, no new deaths
Westmoreland County on Sunday reported two new covid-19 cases, bringing the total number of coronavirus cases to 459, according to Pennsylvania health officials. No new deaths from the virus were reported. Westmoreland County is one of the counties that shifted into the green phase of Gov. Tom Wolf’s phased reopening...
Pennsylvania reports 506 more coronavirus cases, 12 deaths
Pennsylvania on Sunday reported 12 more covid-19 deaths and 506 additional cases, bringing the state’s total number of cases to 75,592, according to state health officials. A total of 5,943 people have died from the virus. More than 444,000 people have tested negative. Of the total cases, 71% have recovered....
Allegheny County adds 14 new covid cases, no deaths
Allegheny County Health Department officials reported 14 new covid-19 cases and no new deaths Sunday. The total number of deaths countywide remained at 168, while the total number of confirmed and probable cases rose to 2,003, according to the county. The first cases were reported in Allegheny County on March...
Carnegie Carnegie: Restarting the conversation
It is no secret that the Carnegie Carnegie enjoys celebrating milestones. The centennial of the 19th Amendment inspired a full year of rich performances and programs, “The Woman’s Hour.” Until pandemic struck. In pivoting and adjusting, we’ve found ways commemorate this turning point in American history on our website and...
Police: Sewickley Township man killed in South Huntingdon shootout, 1 hurtVideo
A bonfire get-together in South Huntingdon on Saturday night turned into a shootout that killed a Sewickley Township man early Sunday, according to state police. David J. Hoffman, 44, was fatally shot in the 200 block of Mendon Road around 3 a.m. Sunday. He had multiple gunshot wounds and an...
