$250,000 winning Cash 5 ticket sold in Unity
A $250,000 prize-winning Cash 5 ticket was sold over the weekend in Westmoreland County. On Friday, Jan. 23, a Cash 5 with Quick Cash jackpot-winning ticket matched all five balls drawn, 2-18-22-38-43. The winning ticket was sold at Speedway on Village Drive in Unity. Store ownership will receive a $500...
Freeport Area educator appointed to Burrell School Board
A Lower Burrell man who is a Freeport Area School District educator is the newest member of the Burrell School Board. Robert W. Harris was appointed by the board to fill a vacancy, Superintendent Shannon Wagner said. “I have committed my life to public education, as it is something that...
West Deer Cub Scouts use snowfall to raise money for church roof
While many people stayed inside snuggled up and warm during the snow Sunday and Monday, Scouts from Cub Scouts Pack 965 got to work. The Scouts worked for most of the day Sunday shoveling driveways throughout the West Deer area in exchange for donations to help East Union Community Center...
Hempfield OKs purchase of $1M pumper truck for fire department
The purchase of a $1.06 million fire truck was approved Monday by the Hempfield supervisors, but officials don’t expect it to hit the streets until 2029. Hempfield Fire Chief Anthony Kovacic said the pumper truck would replace one that is 30 years old. “The reality is the delivery of that...
Morning Roundup: Driver trapped in Robinson crash; man stabbed in Beaver County
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Tuesday, Jan. 27: Driver trapped under dash in Robinson wreck Emergency crews in Robinson found a driver pinned under the dash following a crash Tuesday morning. The incident took place around 3:30 a.m. along the 5500 block of Steubenville...
Winter storm provides Western Pa. schools a chance to show flexible instruction in action
After a massive snowfall Sunday, Western Pennsylvania school districts are grappling with how to approach instruction while maintenance crews continue clearing roads and meteorologists forecast frigid temperatures for the week ahead. About 10 to 12 inches of snow coated Allegheny and Westmoreland counties by Sunday night. This marks the first...
Scott Blasey to headline benefit concert for Highland Hose in Tarentum
Highland Hose Volunteer Fire Company in Tarentum is getting some big-name fundraising support next month. Pittsburgh rocker Scott Blasey, lead singer of The Clarks, is lending his voice to help raise money for the fire company at an event at the Brackenridge American Legion on Feb. 7. Blasey and the...
The Stroller, Jan. 27, 2026: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Publicize your non-profit’s community events, fundraisers and club meetings for free in The Stroller. Send information at least two weeks in advance to vndnews@triblive.com or The Stroller, 210 Wood St., Tarentum PA 15084. Please include a daytime telephone number. Follow the Stroller on X at @VNDStroller. Hold the Phone! Dinner...
Lower Burrell’s new training proves crucial in snowstorm
Lower Burrell officials were more prepared for Sunday’s snowstorm than any other event in the past 12 years, according to Mayor Chris Fabry. The preparedness can be attributed to city officials’ participation in a community risk reduction course in late November, he said. The course saw city officials from public...
Western Pa. wine, cheesemakers take top honors at 2026 PA Farm ShowVideo
Couples planning for Valentine’s Day could have themselves quite a fancy evening dining solely on some local wine and cheese, which has been judged among the best in Pennsylvania. Western Pennsylvania wine and cheesemakers once again came home with a good deal of accolades from the annual Pennsylvania Farm Show,...
Southern Allegheny Valley Emergency Services lands $242,700 federal boost for turnout gear
Members of the Southern Allegheny Valley Emergency Services will now be easily identified as a cohesive department with new turnout gear emblazoned with their call number — 102. The protective gear will replace outdated items and also reflect the merged department, comprised of Aspinwall and Sharpsburg, Chief Mike Daniher said....
‘Pittsburgh Jazz Legacy’ concert celebrating ‘Freedom House’ re-scheduled for March
The impending winter storm didn’t keep crowds away for Saturday’s debut of “Freedom House,” L.E. McCullough’s play about the country’s first ambulance service staffed by medically-trained paramedics, Freedom House Ambulance Service in Pittsburgh’s Hill District. A day later, with a massive winter storm having dumped more than a foot of...
Irwin, North Huntingdon garbage collection delayed
Garbage collection in Irwin was canceled Monday by Waste Management because of the weather and rescheduled for Saturday, borough officials said on a Facebook post. In North Huntingdon, garbage collection will be delayed by one day, according to the township website. The offices of Irwin Borough and North Huntingdon were...
Ligonier Country Market facing possible move after lease terminated, director says in email to vendors
The location of the popular Ligonier Country Market could change for the upcoming season. Ligonier Township supervisors are expected to meet Tuesday night to consider options regarding permits issued earlier this month for the weekend event. The market, which runs through the spring, summer and fall, draws thousands of visitors....
Historic Westmoreland County Courthouse closure: First full snow day since 1999
As snow continued to pummel the region Sunday, Westmoreland County commissioners agreed to do something that had not been done in more than three decades: They shut down the courthouse. Citing public safety concerns, commissioners ordered a one-day closure of the courthouse, postponing scheduled court hearings and canceling two public...
Hearing on Millvale’s emergency request to borrow $2 million delayed
A hearing for additional testimony in Millvale’s emergency request to borrow $2 million to prevent a potential budget crisis has been postponed. The hearing before Allegheny County Common Pleas Judge John T. McVay Jr. had been scheduled for Tuesday morning. A new time and date were not immediately known. Following...
‘We just kept going’: Westmoreland County road crews battle large snowstorm
Johan Ebbit, 24, of Madison, a tiny Westmoreland County borough southwest of Greensburg, has been on the North Huntingdon road crew for the last 18 months. Starting late Saturday, Ebbitt and 16 other plow operators worked nearly around-the-clock to clear snow in Westmoreland County’s second largest municipality. “We just kept...
Heavy snowfall in Pittsburgh to be followed by extreme cold
Sunday’s monster snowfall was one for the books. Pittsburgh set a daily record for Jan. 25 with 11.2 inches of snow falling, National Weather Service meteorologist Jeff Craven said Monday. The prior record for that date, set in 2014, was 5.2 inches. The storm is tied for the 13th highest...
West View schedules meeting for public input on new municipal building
West View will hold a public meeting this week concerning the borough’s new municipal complex. The meeting will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the current borough building, 441 Perry Highway. According to the borough, the meeting is for informational and public comment purposes only. No formal...
Snow storm transforms Winter Field Day from practice to real-life for ham radio operators
Most people would happily have skipped having the past weekend’s winter storm, but for amateur or “ham” radio operators, it was perfect timing. Saturday and Sunday already were scheduled as a nationwide Winter Field Day for the radio operators, which is an event aimed at practicing using their skills during...
Snow cancels classes, Western Pa. district officials weigh challenges as cold approaches
Many Western Pennsylvania school districts are shifting to remote learning as communities continue to dig out from record-breaking snowfall. As temperatures are expected to remain well below freezing throughout the week, district officials across the region continue to consider how best to handle the weather challenges. On Monday, Pittsburgh Public...
Wilkinsburg residence 1st in state to earn EnerPHit certification from Passive House Institute
A small home in Wilkinsburg has earned a big architectural distinction. Recently renovated for energy efficiency, the century-old building has earned a Passive House EnerPHit certification from the Passive House Institute — the highest certification available for energy efficiency in existing buildings. It’s the first house in Pennsylvania to achieve...
Quaker Valley School District closed Tuesday due to snow, below-freezing temperatures
Quaker Valley School District will be closed Tuesday due to snow. District communications director Michelle Dietz said more time is needed to clear roads and school lots, noting the below-freezing temperatures projected for Tuesday morning also played a factor in the decision. Dietz said there are three cancellation days built...
North Hills area communities digging out from major snowfall
North Hills residents and municipalities are digging out and coping with the lingering effects of Sunday’s snowfall in the Pittsburgh area. The National Weather Service in Moon measured 11.2 inches at its office, where records are recorded, shattering the record of 5.2 inches for Jan. 25 that had stood since...
Hempfield offering senior tax rebate for 1st time
Educational sessions for eligible residents are being planned this year as the Hempfield supervisors on Monday enacted a senior tax rebate program. Township Manager Aaron Siko said the sessions will include information about the program and offer help filling out applications. “We have strategy in place to disseminate information into...
