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Allegheny County health officials emphasize calm with eye on likely spread of coronavirusVideo
Health officials continue to prepare locally for the likely spread of the coronavirus that has killed more than 3,000 worldwide, but they cautioned that there are still no known cases in the region. “We expect to see some (cases) as we expand testing,” said Dr. Kristen Mertz, an epidemiologist with...
Somerset meetings to address 9/11 benefits for local first responders
Local emergency personnel who responded to the Flight 93 crash near Shanksville may qualify for federal benefits through the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund and the World Trade Center Health Program. Meetings about the benefits, eligibility criteria and enrollment information are scheduled for March 25, 26 and 27 at the...
Warm, rainy March likely for Pittsburgh region
Southwestern Pennsylvania is enjoying some unseasonably warm temperatures in the first week of March. Temperatures Monday are about 10 degrees higher than average — though nowhere near 1972’s record-setting high of 72 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. “The average for now is around the mid-40s, and we’re sitting...
Hempfield man jailed, accused of kicking trooper
A Hempfield man is accused of kicking and punching state troopers called to break up a fight outside a Mt. Pleasant Road home Sunday night. John P. Henigan, 26, was arraigned on charges of aggravated assault, disorderly conduct, harassment, resisting arrest and simple assault after troopers Robert Dietz, Troy Faulk...
Leechburg Area Pool Board votes to keep pool open
The Leechburg Area Pool is here to stay. At least for now. At a pool board meeting Sunday night in Gilpin, officials said they received enough volunteers to be able to open the pool this season. They still are looking for more. “This was exciting,” board member Dave Safranyos said....
Don’t succumb to stock market panic, advisers caution
Stocks tumbled, the Dow Jones Industrial Average plunged and the S&P 500 index fell dramatically — all over bad news out of China. That was a little more than a year ago — when Apple announced that iPhone sales in China were slumping. This year, the bad news out of...
4 accused in conspiracy to intimidate woman Penn Township man allegedly stalked
Four Westmoreland County Prison inmates accused in an attempted drug smuggling conspiracy were arraigned this week on new police allegations that they threatened a woman one of the prisoners is charged with stalking, according to court papers. Denise McGinnis, 49, of Bolivar, is accused of pretending to be a judge’s...
Allegheny County health officials to give update on coronavirus prep
Allegheny County health officials will give an update Monday on preparations for what experts say is the inevitable spread of the coronavirus into the Pittsburgh region. The 10:30 a.m. news conference will include remarks by Allegheny County Health Department officials. Allegheny County and Pittsburgh public safety officials will also be...
Cops: $350 sewing machine stolen in Hempfield
State police are looking for the person who stole a $350 sewing machine from the Joann Fabrics in Greengate Centre, Hempfield. According to police, the unknown person took the machine from the store’s Husqvarna Viking Sewing Gallery sometime between Feb. 14-22. The machine was a Husqvarna Viking Emerald 118. Further...
Alle-Kiski Valley ambulance companies struggle to keep up with call volume, community needVideo
The patient was cold and shaking, so the paramedic clutched her hands in his, warming them as they rode in an ambulance to Forbes Hospital in Monroeville. Her hands were limp and icy. She had just suffered a stroke. Hayden Geisweidt loves being a paramedic. He enjoys taking care of...
Inspectors find rodent droppings in Carlow University dining hall
Inspectors found mouse droppings and other evidence of rodents at Carlow University’s Tiernan Dining Hall during a February inspection, according to the Allegheny County Health Department’s Food Safety Division. University officials told Tribune-Review news partner WPXI-TV that the problems have been corrected, and the dining hall successfully passed a reinspection....
Murrysville siblings work both sides of the stage for ‘Sound of Music’
When Camryn Hall wakes up in the morning, the Murrysville teen may have to take a moment to think about exactly which rehearsal — or rehearsals — she needs to prepare for. Some days it’s rehearsal for the Pittsburgh Musical Theater’s upcoming production of “The Sound of Music,” in which...
The Stroller, March 2, 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. Spirit of...
Lt. Gov. Fetterman campaigns for Democrat Prah in 58th DistrictVideo
The Democratic candidate to fill the vacant seat in the state House’s 58th District got a boost this weekend from Pennsylvania’s lieutenant governor while his two opponents were canvassing in a more low-key manner in the battle to win the March 17 special election. “We can take Westmoreland (County) back,”...
Hempfield woman casts a love of art
There are hundreds of ceramic pieces out there that have Patty Nicolazzo’s mark on them. And they aren’t all in her Hempfield home. There are the treasured ones she did herself. But there are many others for which she gently guided the student, helping them to create their own work...
Welcoming vibe, good coffee await at Oakmont’s Moonbeam CafeVideo
A new coffee shop in Oakmont is brewing up friendly vibes. “I hate going into cafes and restaurants and the wait staff is not warm and welcoming,” says owner/barista Nina Komaniak. “No coffee snobs here.” Perhaps the youngest business owner in Oakmont, 21-year-old Oakmont resident Komaniak replaced the typical collegiate...
West Deer teen takes bite out of Ohio burger competition, continues family legacyVideo
Editor’s note: This is part of an occasional series that features Alle-Kiski Valley residents and the notable things that they do. Justin Von Hansen knows a thing or two about cooking. The 16-year-old West Deer resident is the nephew of world pizza champion Eric Von Hansen and works at Caliente...
Tai Chi classes, International Women group meeting and more in Monroeville
Beginner Tai Chi classes offered at senior center Instructor Steve Bodnar teaches beginner Sun Tai Chi classes at 9 a.m. Wednesdays and advance classes at 9 a.m. Thursdays at the Monroeville Senior Citizens Center, 6000 Gateway Campus Blvd. Cost is $5 per class. For details, call 412-856-7825. International Women schedules...
Police: 5-year-old stable after hit-and-run in East Hills
Pittsburgh police are investigating a hit-and-run in the city’s East Hills neighborhood involving a five-year-old boy. Police and EMS responded to the scene in the 2100 block of Park Hill drive around 5 p.m. Sunday. The boy, who had been struck by a gray sedan that fled the scene, was...
Leap year baby times two for Unity coupleVideo
What’s the likelihood of twins being born on leap day? How about 1 in 50,000 — slightly better odds than the 1 in 7 million for winning the Pennsylvania Lottery’s Cash for Life jackpot. Amanda and Brian Newcomer of Unity got a “prize” more valuable than any jackpot Saturday: the...
Police: Man in critical condition after shooting in McKeesport
A man is in critical condition after he was shot multiple times in McKeesport, according to Allegheny County Police. McKeesport police were dispatched to the 2900 block of Jenny Lind Street just after 2:30 p.m. Sunday, where they found a 19-year-old man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds, according to Allegheny...
Highlands boys hoops team credits fans for support that propelled them to WPIAL titleVideo
This one’s for the fans — the friends, family, classmates and community members who carried the Highlands boys basketball team to their first WPIAL title in 25 years. Top-seeded Highlands beat sixth-seeded Belle Vernon, 72-54, on Saturday at University of Pittsburgh Peterson Events Center during the WPIAL Class 4A championship,...
2 people hurt in 2 vehicle crash in West Deer
Two people were hurt in a two-vehicle crash Sunday afternoon in West Deer, officials said. The collision was reported shortly after 1 p.m. at the intersection of Middle and Gibsonia roads, Allegheny County officials said. West Deer: Multiple vehicle crash w/injury - Middle Rd /Gibsonia Rd; roadway will remain closed...
Penn library to hold chess tournament
Students will get a chance to test their chess skills against youngsters in their age group at a chess tournament on March 14 the Penn Area Library, Municipal Court, Harrison City. Tournament play begins at 1 p.m. and will continue until all rounds are completed. The junior division is open...
Police: Man tries to rob woman, chases after her on bicycle in Oakland
Pittsburgh and University of Pittsburgh police are investigating after a man on a bicycle allegedly tried to rob a woman Saturday night in Oakland. The incident occurred shortly after 9 p.m. in the 3600 block of Fifth Avenue, according to a university crime alert. When officers got to the scene,...
