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Mt. Pleasant Township district judge’s office to close
The district judge’s office in Mt. Pleasant Township will be shuttered next month as part of plan to redistrict Westmoreland County’s remaining 16 local courts. The move comes on the heels of last week’s resignation of Senior District Judge Roger Eckels, who for three decades presided over the court, hearing...
Lower Burrell cleans up rocks spread with road salt
Lower Burrell brought out its road sweeper recently to clean up small rocks inadvertently spread across many of the city’s streets during last week’s snowfall. “It was mixed in with the salt and when the salt crews loaded their vehicles, they could not see the rocks in the mix,” said...
North Huntingdon woman had passion for travel
Eileen Vlasick and her husband, Tom, achieved a feat many people only dream of doing — visiting all 50 states. While not a goal they initially set for themselves, the couple’s passion for travel took off after they started driving to Denver to visit their sons, stopping to explore towns...
Scholarship enables Highlands students to learn from artists around the world
Teresa Emeloff’s classroom at Highlands High School is a factory of creativity. Her art room is adorned from floor to ceiling in the work of her students, including graduates who have left their mark — some quite literally, as handprints on the wall. “I’m super passionate about the arts,” said...
Cops: Man who ran from Penn Township police had heroin, marijuana
Penn Township Police say the man they chased along Route 130 early Tuesday was holding more than 120 stamp bags of heroin and told officers he won $1,254 cash “playing Russian roulette.” Police didn’t buy the story and charged with Larry T. Richardson, 24, of Pittsburgh, with manufacturing, delivery and...
Flu deaths climb to 47 in Pennsylvania this season
The flu contributed to another seven deaths in the past week of a flu season that shows no signs of letting up, according to data the state Department of Health released Tuesday. Through Saturday, 47 flu-associated deaths had been reported this flu season, up from 40 the week before. It’s...
GM hired for soon-to-be Hempfield mini casinoVideo
Operators of the soon-to-open casino in Hempfield have tapped a former general manager of the Meadows Racetrack & Casino to serve the same role at Live! Casino Pittsburgh. Sean Sullivan, who has worked in the gaming industry for over 40 years, will oversee development along with day-to-day management and operations...
Norwin elementary school again recognized as top 5% in Pennsylvania
For the second consecutive year, Norwin’s Sheridan Terrace Elementary School is a Title I Distinguished School. Sheridan Terrace won the designation for the 2018-19 and the 2019-20 school years, according to the state Department of Education’s federal programs division. It was one of 94 schools to receive the award for...
As jurors deliberate in Wilkinsburg shooting case, questions ariseVideo
Jurors in the 2016 Wilkinsburg mass shooting deliberated about seven hours on Tuesday before going home without reaching a verdict. Judge Edward J. Borkowski, who is presiding over the case, said he’s letting jurors set the pace of the deliberations. The jurors – six men and six women – reported...
Pitt to host coronavirus panel discussion Wednesday evening
Public health, history, political experts and epidemiologists will gather Wednesday at the University of Pittsburgh to discuss the coronavirus outbreak. The event is sponsored by the Pitt Asian Studies Center. Mari Webel, an assistant professor of history, pulled together the panel in an effort to address the lack of information,...
Clark Bars are back in time for Valentine’s Day
They are as much a part of the taste of Pittsburgh as Iron City Beer, Primanti’s sandwiches and Heinz ketchup. The Clark Bar, with its crispy peanut butter and spun taffy core, coated in milk chocolate, is back. The bars are returning to Steel City candy stores on Valentine’s Day...
Postal service: Some locations will be open Presidents Day
Although there is no mail delivery on Monday in observance of Presidents Day, 15 post offices in the region will be open that day for retail transactions. Allegheny County • Coraopolis, 1140 Thorn Run Road from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. • McKnight at 4981 McKnight Road from 11 a.m....
Man accused of exposing himself in Greensburg restaurant
Greensburg police are looking for a former Latrobe man after they said he exposed himself over the weekend to workers at a city restaurant. Eric Trice, 43, is accused of showing his genitals to waitresses and a female patron at Dino’s Sports Lounge, according to court papers. He was charged...
Pittsburgh, former police officer battling in court over termination
Pittsburgh last month paid more than $163,000 to a former police officer who was reinstated with back pay after being fired three years ago in connection with an alleged road rage incident. The officer, however, hasn’t returned to work, and an ongoing legal imbroglio is far from over. The chain...
NASA exhibit sought for 2021 Westmoreland air showVideo
After taking a year off, officials hope to land some help from NASA when the air show returns for Memorial Day 2021 at the Arnold Palmer Regional Airport. “We’re checking into something new,” said Gabe Monzo, executive director of the county Airport Authority. Monzo said he was not certain what...
Pitcairn man pleads guilty in 2019 stabbing death of girlfriend
A 60-year-old Pitcairn man pleaded guilty to third-degree murder Tuesday in connection with the stabbing death of his girlfriend. Derrick “Deke” Avant admitted to stabbing Alison Fritzius, 55, on April 7, 2019, inside an apartment in the 800 block of Broadway Street. In exchange for the plea, the Allegheny County...
Brett Keisel to hold final ‘Shear Da Beard’ event for UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh
For the last nine years, Brett Keisel has sheared off his infamous beard in support of cancer programs at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. But all good trims must come to an end. On Thursday, the former Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end will endure the clippers one last time, ending what...
Video released of 2 wanted in connection to man killed in Wilkinsburg while saving child
Police are seeking help to identify two people wanted in connection with the Feb. 3 killing of a 23-year-old man who pulled a 5-year-old boy out of harm’s way before he was shot and killed in Wilkinsburg. Kevin Hall, 23, was shot at about 1 p.m. while walking along Winton...
Nonstop flight added from Pittsburgh to Indianapolis
Pittsburghers will have nonstop access to Indianapolis starting this summer as Contour Airlines plans a daily flight out of Pittsburgh International Airport. The 80-minute, early afternoon flights to Indianapolis International Airport will begin June 10, according to an announcement last week. Passengers will ride on an Embraer Regional Jet that...
McKeesport’s Swin Cash selected to Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame
Swin Cash, a basketball standout who won championships in high school, college, the WNBA and the Olympics, has been selected to the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame. The McKeesport native’s upcoming enshrinement, as well as the names of the other members of the Class of 2020, were revealed during Monday’s...
Brunetti promoted to sergeant in Jefferson Hills
Jefferson Hills police Chief Eugene Roach and Mayor Janice Cmar presented the sergeant badge to Sgt. Corey Brunetti at council’s Feb. 10 meeting. “Getting promoted is a major accomplishment in the career of a police officer,” Roach said, as he talked about the leadership skills officers must display to move...
State Rep. Summer Lee, a former ‘insurgent,’ faces Democratic challenger backed by establishment
It’s been nearly two years since Summer Lee surprised Allegheny County Democrats by beating longtime incumbent Paul Costa for the District 34 state House seat. A member of the Democratic Socialists of America, Lee built her campaign on a platform of progressive issues: advocating for a $15 minimum wage, opposing...
Donegal Lake refilling, set to reopen to trout anglers in AprilVideo
Jeff Shaffer, a longtime Donegal Township taxidermist, has missed the sight of Donegal Lake when looking out his front window the past three-plus years. “I really have missed seeing the water, but it won’t be too long now that it will be back,” Shaffer said, discussing the Pennsylvania Fish and...
Fort Allen teachers, students raise money during Kiss a Goat event
Three Fort Allen Elementary School teachers had the chance to kiss Chuck Norris — the goat. Students and teachers on Jan. 31 raised more than $900 for Relay for Life of Greensburg through their Kiss a Goat for a Cause fundraiser paired with the annual pie-a-teacher in the face event,...
The Stroller, Feb. 11, 2020: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
The Stroller is your go-to place for local 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. River City Brass Band...
