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Cops: Women who stole wallet at Greensburg SeaBase failed at returning it
Two women accused of going on a spending spree last month and stealing a Greensburg man’s wallet failed in a bid for redemption, according to city police. Alexis Hudson, 23, of Ford City and Emily Jean Long, 21, of Kittanning are charged with theft, access device fraud and receiving stolen...
Allegheny County Health Department names new director
A search committee made up of members of the Allegheny County Board of Health and the community has selected Dr. Debra Bogen as its nominee to lead the county Health Department. Bogen, the vice chair for education in the UPMC Children’s Hospital pediatric department, will replace Dr. Karen Hacker, who...
Son of Lower Burrell district judge, in jail on drug charges, denied unemployment
The son of a Lower Burrell district judge who is finishing a six-month jail term related to multiple drug offenses had his bid to collect unemployment compensation quashed this week by a state appellate court. A three-judge Commonwealth Court panel affirmed the state Unemployment Compensation Board of Review finding that...
Greensburg Salem students hope to raise $55,000 for charity at Mini-THON
Greensburg Salem High School students are hoping to beat their fundraising record this weekend at Mini-THON, the school’s annual overnight dance marathon that raises money for children with cancer. “We’re currently in our final push week running up to the event,” said Jalen Paige, a senior and finance manager for...
Gas leak delays start of school at South Butler School District
A gas leak at the building shared by Knoch High School and Knoch Middle School in South Butler School District delayed the start of school Wednesday morning. Bus drivers took students to the nearby elementary schools as firefighters and gas company workers investigated, according to Superintendent David Foley. Workers smelled...
Police: Salem man was drunk when he grabbed officer’s baton at Delmont bar
Delmont police on Tuesday arrested a Salem Township man who they accused of grabbing another officer’s baton at a bar, according to court papers. Curtis L. Zucco, 56, is charged with disarming a law enforcement officer, resisting arrest, disorderly conduct and public drunkenness. Police were called at 2:30 p.m. to...
Spotted lanternfly lands in Western Pa.; Allegheny, Beaver on list of quarantined counties
Western Pennsylvania residents are in for a rude awakening if the spotted lanternfly becomes as pervasive here as it is in the eastern part of the state. “Pittsburgh doesn’t yet understand the nuisance factor,” said Shannon Powers, spokeswoman for the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. “It’s an incredible nuisance when you’re...
Experts recommend approaches to discussing coronavirus with kids
It’s not easy for parents to talk to children about many things, and coronavirus is quickly becoming an unavoidable topic. The challenge is finding the middle ground between giving kids good information and giving them reason to be concerned, according to several child psychologists who spoke to the Tribune-Review. So,...
Police: Harrison teen thought he killed boy he attacked with crowbar
The suspect in Tuesday’s alleged attack at a school bus stop in Fawn thought he killed the teen he struck repeatedly with a crowbar. “I just did a homicide,” Russell Smith, 17, of Harrison told police who arrested him following the assault, according to a criminal complaint filed in the...
Dedication set for New Kensington playground with memorial to murdered girl
A late April dedication ceremony is planned for New Kensington’s new JFK Park, which will include a memorial to a city girl murdered more than 40 years ago. A bench and plaque in memory of Tiffany Miller will be part of the playground, which is named for President John F....
Unity planners OK Airpark lot addition, set stage for proposed new building
The Westmoreland Airpark could soon gain another large steel building. The Unity Township Planning Commission approved extra acreage for one lot in the 210-acre industrial park. The commission on Tuesday approved a subdivision that will allow lot along Bayhill Road, near Route 981, to be expanded from 6.5 acres to...
New Tarentum software will let residents monitor electric, water usage
A new software system will give Tarentum residents a window into their electric and water usage, Borough Manager Michael Nestico said. Borough council approved buying a software package from Tyler Technologies that includes financial record keeping, personnel management, payroll and utility billing and account maintenance. It comes with an increased...
Plum house sustains fire heavy damage, 1 resident taken to hospital
A Plum woman was sent to the hospital March 3 after her home was gutted by fire. An Allegheny County dispatcher said the one-alarm blaze at 845 Mount Hood Drive began shortly after 10:30 p.m. Holiday Park Fire Chief Jim Sims said the woman and her boyfriend were out of...
Apollo-Ridge improves access to school breakfast, far more kids participate
In the past year, Apollo-Ridge High School has more than doubled the number of needy students taking advantage of school breakfast options, thanks to a new program. Apollo-Ridge implemented an alternative breakfast program, Second Chance, as a way to help students take advantage of the school’s breakfast options. While the...
The Stroller, March 4, 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. Bowling fundraiser...
Breakfast with Books, world affairs discussion and more at Monroeville Public Library
The following free activities are scheduled to take place at Monroeville Public Library: • Breakfast with Books, 9:30-10:30 a.m. March 7. Children will enjoy a light breakfast while sharing favorite picture books. • Third Annual MPL Holi Celebration, 1-2 p.m. March 7. Celebrate the Hindu festival of color that honors...
Sign-ups for Uno tournament being accepted at Carnegie Free Library
Andrew Carnegie Free Library, Music Hall • From 6 to 7:30 p.m. March 9, Gateway Wealth Strategies will present a free workshop on maximizing Social Security benefits. Seating is limited, and registration is required. To register, call Gateway Wealth Strategies at 412-921-2900. • Celebrate Pi Day from 11 a.m. to...
Power restored to most after high winds cause outages
The lights are back on for most Duquesne Light and West Penn Power customers who dealt with power outagess Tuesday night after rain accompanied by high winds moved through the region in the afternoon and again in the evening. Wind gusts reached 40 to 50 mph in the mid-afternoon and...
Mt. Oliver man, 19, charged in connection with Pittsburgh area shooting last week
A Mt. Oliver teen is charged with firearms violations in connection with a shooting in the Pittsburgh neighborhood last week. Allegheny County Police arrested Kyreese Thomas, 19, at his home Tuesday. He is charged with persons not to possess a firearm and firing a gun into an occupied structure. A...
Pitt-Greensburg students hold annual Super Tuesday mock primaryVideo
As voters in 14 states streamed to the polls Tuesday for the nation’s biggest single-day contest in the 2020 presidential primaries, Katherine Hope tried to drum up enthusiasm among rain-drenched students at the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg. Pennsylvania’s April 28 presidential primary may be nearly two months away, but...
Pitt, Edinboro cancel study abroad programs
The University of Pittsburgh said Tuesday it has canceled all university-sponsored travel study programs over spring break that require air travel because of the spread of coronavirus. The decision affects study abroad and study away programs. Pitt also is requiring students studying abroad in France, Germany and Spain to return...
Witnesses place New Kensington woman in house where police say cop killer stashed gun
A series of witnesses told a Westmoreland County jury on Tuesday that the cousin of the man convicted of killing New Kensington police officer Brian Shaw was in and out of a nearby city home the shooter ran to after the 2017 murder. Michael Luffey, 35, one of a group...
4 locals caught in national elder fraud sweep; hotline set up to help potential victims
A National Elder Fraud Hotline is being launched by the Justice Department. The hotline was announced as U.S. Attorney Scott W. Brady joined other federal officials in touting a national elder fraud sweep that included four people from the region who are being prosecuted for crimes against seniors, according to...
Flu season may be peaking in Pennsylvania, Health Department says
The flu season may have peaked in Pennsylvania, a spokeswoman for the state Health Department said Tuesday. “While cases are increasing, the number of new cases each week is decreasing,” spokeswoman Brittany Lauffer said. The news comes as state health officials are bracing for potential coronavirus cases to surface in...
Couple continues to support daughter, grandsons 25 years after fatal Jeannette arson
For Warren and Pat Lupson, there was no question they would appear in a Greensburg courtroom for yet another appeal by the man serving three consecutive life sentences for murdering their daughter and two young grandsons in Jeannette. The Lupsons, as they did in 1995 for the trial and again...
