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Cops: Man charged with Greensburg burglary is suspect in 20 others
Greensburg Police canvassed pawn shops and precious metal stores between Unity and Monroeville, leading to the arrest Monday of a 30-year-old man who may be responsible for 20 daylight burglaries since last fall, according to court records. James E. Dickant Jr. of Greensburg was arrested at the Rodeway Inn in...
Pittsburgh shops set for Friday the 13th tattoo specials
March 13 falls on a Friday this year, and that means a couple things. Most importantly, some Pittsburgh tattoo shops are running Friday the 13th flash tattoo specials. Here’s a list of shops participating in the “holiday” festivities. • Pittsburgh Tattoo Company, 103 Smithfield St., Downtown. Tattoos are $40 on...
New Ken-Arnold looking at borrowing $4M amid $2M deficit
New Kensington-Arnold School Board is talking about fixing roofs, updating computers and replacing textbooks at the same time it is confronting a budget with a nearly $2 million deficit. The board is considering refinancing the district’s existing $4 million debt and borrowing $4 million. With the new money, the district...
Ohio toddler’s parents arrested, charged with murder in his death
YOUNSTOWN, Ohio — The parents of a 2-year-old boy who authorities said was beaten to death have been arrested and charged with murder and child endangering. Derek Carter Jr., 27, of Campbell and Sharday Bing Dixon, 33, of Struthers were arrested Monday in Youngstown by members of a U.S. Marshals...
Pittsburgh’s St. Patrick’s Day parade to go on despite coronavirus fearsVideo
Organizers of Pittsburgh’s St. Patrick’s Day parade said Tuesday the parade will go on as usual Saturday, despite the worldwide coronavirus outbreak that’s prompted similar events in other cities to be canceled. “We’re a hardy group,” said Jeffrey “Mac” McCafferty, the chairman of the Pittsburgh parade. “We want people to...
Pittsburgh International Airport makes Fast Company’s top 10 in travel
Sensory-friendly spaces and innovative technology to help the blind landed Pittsburgh International Airport on Fast Company’s list of the 10 most innovative companies in travel. Fast Company, a monthly business magazine focusing on innovation, called the airport “an ideas lab for concepts that make flying easier for people with disabilities.”...
Westmoreland prison stepping up actions to prevent coronavirus
Would-be visitors to the Westmoreland County Prison are being asked to stay home if they’re not feeling well amid concerns of the spread of coronavirus, according to Warden John Walton. Anyone trying to visit an inmate at the Hempfield jail who is coughing or sneezing in the lobby will be...
Little Sheetz fan gets big surprise as ‘youngest employee,’ free slushies through childhoodVideo
A little Sheetz fan in Virginia got the surprise of his young life last week when the founders of his favorite store paid him a visit. At 8 years old, Dylan LaMotte is an honorary Sheetz employee at his local store in Lynchburg, Va., according to a release from Planit,...
1 freed after 2-vehicle crash in Murrysville
One person was freed Tuesday morning from the wreckage of a two-vehicle crash on Route 380 in Murrysville, according to a Westmoreland 911 dispatcher. Traffic was affected on the highway near Greensburg Road after the 7:48 a.m. crash. The two vehicles were traveling in opposite directions, a dispatcher said. Firefighters...
Amphitheater construction in Jeannette nearing completion
An amphitheater under construction in Jeannette is nearing completion. Mandy Zalich, director of Westmoreland Community Action, said the project should be done in the next couple of months. The amphitheater will be managed by Jeannette officials. “Hopefully, it’ll be a way for the city to generate funds to support” the...
Man critically wounded in McKeesport shooting
Allegheny County police detectives are seeking information from the public about a shooting in McKeesport early Tuesday morning that left a man in critical condition. The shooting occurred shortly after 2 a.m. in the 600 block of Evans Avenue, according to county police. Investigators say McKeesport police responding to a...
Pittsburgh man pleads guilty to running meth pill-pressing operation
A Pittsburgh man has pleaded guilty to federal charges that he ran a methamphetamine pill pressing operation. Zachery Hyde, 27, pleaded guilty of one count of conspiracy to possess with the intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine and other related charges. Investigators say Hyde obtained large quantities...
Police seek help identifying driver who fled after hitting 2 people in Hill District
Pittsburgh police are seeking the public’s help locating the driver of a vehicle who fled after striking two pedestrians in the Hill District on Monday night. The crash occurred shortly before 10 p.m. near the intersection of Bedford Avenue and Chauncey Drive. Investigators say officers from the city’s Zone 2...
John Oyler: Barbara Bush’s life explored in biography ‘Matriarch’
The Bridgeville Area Historical Society welcomed back one of its favorite speakers last month, Dr. John Aupperle. His subject this year was Barbara Bush, based on the recent biography “Matriarch,” by Susan Page. Barbara Pierce was born in New York City in 1925 and reared in nearby Rye, N.Y. Her...
Allegheny Township takes steps to protect first responders from coronavirus
Although there have been no reports of coronavirus cases in the Alle-Kiski Valley, Lee Shumaker isn’t taking any chances. Shumaker, Allegheny Township’s emergency management coordinator, told township supervisors last week that he has taken at least a few steps to head off the spread of the virus. He said hearing...
Heart to heart: West View man embraces a 2nd chance at life
Bob Lancia has felt heartache twice. One time the hurt was healed — with a heart transplant last year at UPMC Presbyterian in Oakland. But the other pain will ache for the rest his life — grieving the loss of his oldest son, Zach, 30, in 2017. Lancia of West...
The Stroller, March 10, 2020: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
The Stroller is your go-to place for local meeting notices, charitable events and volunteer opportunities. Information for The Stroller may be dropped off or mailed at least a week in advance to: The Stroller, Valley News Dispatch, 210 Wood St., Tarentum PA 15084, email vndnews@tribweb.com or fax 724-226-4677. March 28...
Hempfield and Greensburg Salem students win 1st place at culinary competitionVideo
Students from Hempfield and Greensburg Salem high schools brought home the top prize after participating in a ProStart competition, which focuses on restaurant management and culinary skills. Kassie Miller of Hempfield, who studies culinary arts at Central Westmoreland Career and Technology Center, along with Kelly Gillis, a Greensburg Salem student,...
McKeesport man charged with DUI after crashing into Pittsburgh police cruiser
A McKeesport man was charged with reckless driving and other offenses after allegedly crashing into a police cruiser in the Strip District. Pittsburgh police said Dontel Sayles, 29, was driving under the influence when he rear-ended an officer’s marked car near the intersection of Railroad and 23rd streets early Monday...
Parents urge tighter security checks for volunteers at NorwinVideo
Parents say Norwin School District should tighten its policies and procedures for volunteers undergoing background checks after it was discovered that a man who worked with the middle school musical pleaded guilty to corruption of minors in Fayette County. “My concern is that this person was brought in (to the...
Invisible Man Brewing gets Greensburg grant for startup costs
Invisible Man Brewing will receive $4,760 from the City of Greensburg to help cover the architectural and design fees that went into its South Pennsylvania Avenue building. The brewery opened in October. Council unanimously approved the grant Monday under a program that provides money to cover “soft costs” for new...
Greensburg Salem teams sweep pasta bridge competition at Saint VincentVideo
Greensburg Salem School District swept the top three spots in Monday’s 14th annual Pasta Bridge Engineering Competition at Saint Vincent College. Juniors Adam Nichols, 16, and Kevin Burkhardt, 17, both of Salem Township, took first-place honors when their model bridge, crafted from various types of pasta and glue, stood up...
Greensburg says farewell to 3 longtime employees, including police chief
Greensburg is saying “so long” to three longtime employees. Police Chief Chad Zucco’s last day will be March 30. Zucco, who announced his retirement last month, is stepping down after 22 years in the department, four of them as chief. He accepted a job as chief operating officer of Gaskey...
South Center Avenue in New Stanton reopened after vehicle crash
Part of South Center Avenue in New Stanton was closed Monday night after a two vehicle crash, according to a Westmoreland 911 dispatcher. The road was closed between Pine Drive and Bridge Street. It reopened around 9:45 p.m. At least two people were transported to the hospital by the Mutual...
Go ethnic for Easter with pysanky egg demo and pirohi at St. Vlad’s in Arnold
A demonstration of creating the mind-blowing ornate and detailed Ukrainian painted Easter eggs known as pysanky will be featured along with a pierogies and stuffed cabbage dinner at St. Vladimir Ukrainian Catholic Church in Arnold at 4 p.m. on April 4. The dinner includes St. Vlad’s pierogies, homemade stuffed cabbage,...
