Western PA Local News category, Page 2685
Delmont library, Westmoreland Cleanways to host ‘Love Your Planet’ program
You can’t get a free Blizzard after the blizzard, but if Friday’s winter weather hasn’t made you weary of frozen stuff, the Delmont library’s Saturday program offers children a chance for a free ice cream cone. The library will hold a “Love Your Planet” program and craft session at 11...
Police: Derry Township man was drunk in crash that seriously injured passenger
State police say a Derry Township man was drunk during a November crash in Unity that seriously injured his female passenger. Robert Scott Mayer, 55, didn’t have a valid driver’s license at the time, troopers said. He was arrested Thursday on charges of aggravated assault while driving under the influence,...
Week in review: Stones announce tour stop, ‘COPS’ in Pittsburgh, NTSB reports on turnpike crashVideo
Here’s a look back at some of the top news and features from the Tribune-Review this week: Rolling Stones announce Pittsburgh concert After a spate of billboard teasers, The Rolling Stones formally announced they will return to Pittsburgh on June 23. Heinz Field will be part of a 15-city tour,...
3 men indicted in fraudulent tax collection scheme
Three men were indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh for wire fraud in connection with a bogus tax-collection scheme, according to U.S. Attorney Scott Brady. Michael Galanis, 31, of Export; Ronnell Taylor Jr., 37, of Jeannette; and Barry Nealer, 40, of Pittsburgh are the defendants in a one-count...
Old Navy returns to Homestead’s Waterfront, Versona also signs lease
Two stores will open in the Waterfront in Homestead this year — one is new and the other a former tenant. Old Navy is returning to the shopping center after leaving four years ago. The newcomer is Versona, a women’s brand inspired by Italian fashions. Carey Kann, general manager at...
Community Library sets closing date for Tarentum branch
The Tarentum branch of Community Library of Allegheny Valley will be closed by the end of the month. The library, on Lock Street, will close to the public at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26, library Director Kathy Firestone said. Books and furnishings will be sold at the library March 19-21....
Special Olympics of Pennsylvania Winter Games returns to Seven Springs
More than 350 athletes from across the state will be at Seven Springs Mountain Resort starting Sunday for the return of the Special Olympics of Pennsylvania Winter Games. “It’s really incredible,” said Mike Ermer, Western Competition director for Special Olympics of Pennsylvania. “All these athletes train year-round, and it gives...
Police: 2 men tried to rob a man walking his dog in Swisshelm Park
Pittsburgh police say two men tried to rob a man walking his dog Thursday night in Swisshelm Park. Police were called to the attempted robbery around 11:30 p.m. in the 1300 block of Windermere Drive. The suspects, dressed in dark clothing, allegedly tried to rob the man at gunpoint, but...
Ligonier Township physician indicted in alleged drug conspiracy
A Ligonier Township physician acquitted in July of child molestation charges was arraigned in federal court Thursday on allegations he unlawfully distributed two weight-loss drugs, according to court papers. Psychologist Dr. Roy C. Monsour, 65, appeared in federal court in Pittsburgh Thursday afternoon for an arraignment on a charge of...
Winter weather briefly closes westbound lanes of Route 380
While it reopened about a half-hour later, the westbound lanes of Route 380 were shut down shortly after 8 a.m. Friday morning until about 8:35 a.m. Poor road conditions due to snow accumulation, and several vehicles stuck on the road forced the closure, police said via a Nixle alert. Police...
Firefighters help stranded motorists on private property near Adamsburg
Adamsburg firefighters helped six people late Thursday after two vehicles apparently got stuck on private property in Hempfield. Adamsburg Fire Chief Don Thoma said firefighters were dispatched to the property near Monkey Wrench and Edna roads around 9:30 p.m. They used a UTV and an ATV to reach the people....
Gateway Middle School holds food drive for Monroeville and Pitcairn pantries
Gateway Middle School students and teachers recently donated hundreds of items to the Cross Roads Food Pantry in Monroeville and the Pitcairn Food Bank. A Super Bowl Food Drive took place Jan. 21 through Feb. 3 as part of Gators Helping Gators, a program designed to bring middle school teachers...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Feb. 7-9Video
Yes, it snowed, but not enough to keep you from getting out and doing something fun this weekend in the city. Under it all The annual Cupid’s Undie Run is Saturday afternoon. Pittsburgh is one of several cities across the country to support those impacted by neurofibromatosis, a genetic disorder...
South Side’s Le Petit Chocolat & Cafe to offer expanded menu
East Carson Street’s Le Petit Chocolat & Cafe will look a little different by the end of February, adding an oasis of healthful eating options to the indulgent South Side. Le Petit currently offers several health-conscious, quick-bite items, but the menu is about to expand to what the owners, Amanda...
‘Enjoy winter for once,’ meteorologist says as snow could change to rain by end of weekend
Western Pennsylvania received more than 3.5 inches of snow by early Friday afternoon, with more on the way. By 5 p.m., 4.8 inches of snow had fallen in Pittsburgh, setting a record-high for Feb. 7, with the day’s last biggest snowstorm dumping 4.5 inches in 1967, the National Weather Service...
The Stroller, Feb. 7, 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. Banners available to honor...
Pittsburgh man pleads guilty to sharing child pornography videos
A Pittsburgh man has pleaded guilty to sharing child pornography videos of girls younger than 10 years old, federal prosecutors said. Gary Lee Whisner, 37, was convicted of distributing material depicting the sexual exploitation of a minor, U.S. Attorney Scott W. Brady said. Tuesday’s plea marked a shift from Whisner’s...
Plum drug dealer sentenced to 10 years in federal prison
A Plum drug dealer, who ran a drug trafficking operation through the Heinz Lofts apartments in Pittsburgh’s North Shore, was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison. Brandon Winters, 43, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to deliver heroin, fentanyl and cocaine in September. Senior U.S. District Judge Nora Barry...
Allegheny Intermediate Unit investigates malware attack, avoids ransom payment
Allegheny Intermediate Unit alerted its employees Thursday afternoon to a recent malware attack on its data network but said there’s no initial evidence the perpetrator accessed sensitive information. According to the employee notice, which was made available to the Tribune-Review, an “unknown entity” encrypted portions of the intermediate unit’s network...
Police: Man stabs self in Pittsburgh’s Market Square, blames someone else
A man stabbed himself in Pittsburgh’s Market Square Thursday afternoon, then initially told medics that someone else had done it, officials said. Pittsburgh police officers and medics responded to a report of a stabbing in the 20 block of Market Square at about 2:20 p.m., Public Safety spokesman Maurice Matthews...
Woman in critical condition after being struck by vehicle in Pittsburgh
A woman was transported to UPMC Mercy hospital in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle in Pittsburgh. City police said the incident took place around 1:50 p.m. Thursday near the intersection of Grant Street and Forbes Avenue. Forbes Avenue between Grant Street and Scrip Way was closed for...
First responders take their first steps in learning how to better communicate with the deafVideo
On Wednesday, more than 30 first responders packed into a classroom at the Allegheny County Fire Academy to take their first steps in learning how to better communicate with deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals they may need to serve in emergency situations. Nick Catalano, a math teacher at the Western Pennsylvania...
Prosecutors contend video without sound still says a lot about Wilkinsburg mass shooting suspect
Though no audio played during an hour-long video recording of Cheron Shelton’s visit with his father at the Allegheny County Jail, Shelton’s body language appeared to convey a lot. In the beginning of the video shot April 6, 2016, his visit appears benign. About five minutes in, something shocks Shelton...
East End Brewing celebrating Valentine’s Day with ‘Crafts and Drafts’
East End Brewing is hosting a “Crafts and Drafts: Date Night” on Saturday. Larder of East End, the brewery’s in-house restaurant, also will be open for dinner. Alternate Histories and artist Matthew Buchholz is co-hosting the event, which runs from 5 to 9 p.m. “We talked about options and thought...
Western Pennsylvania could get 1 to 5 inches of snow early Friday
A storm set to strike Western Pennsylvania early Friday could bring as little as 1 inch and as much as 5 inches of snow, making for potentially difficult travel conditions during rush-hour commutes, officials warned Thursday. “The snow (Friday) might be heavy at times, especially during the morning rush hour,...
