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Motorcyclist killed in Homewood crash
A Homewood man riding a motorcycle died Monday night after being involved in a crash in the Pittsburgh neighborhood. Charles William Allen, 24, was riding an off-road motorcycle at 9:40 p.m. when he collided with a car near the intersection of Kelly Street and North Dallas Avenue, according to Pittsburgh...
Trib newsman Dick Mears remembered for his creativity, problem-solving skills
Richard “Dick” Mears was always there for his friends and family, whether it was to lend a helping hand or offer a laugh. “He was always willing to help anybody at all and make a difference whether it was a co-worker, a family member, a neighbor or whoever,” said Frances...
Hartford Heights VFD hosting 2nd wrestling fundraiser featuring Norwin grad
Hartford Heights Volunteer Fire Department is hosting its second wrestling fundraiser at the end of the month, giving wrestlers a chance to even the playing field after March’s matchup. On Sept. 28, Norwin graduate Tyler Harrison, also known as “Jason Tyler,” and international professional wrestler Sam Adonis will square off...
Several new businesses move into Carnegie, Bridgeville area
Headley’s Brewery has opened at 1743 E. Railroad St., Carnegie, serving growlers only by head brewmaster Jamie Headley. They recently received their brewing license and obtained the new space, located behind Kim’s Dog House Pet Grooming. One of their brewed features is RaceTrack Red Ale, an homage to Heidelberg’s racing...
Allegheny Township house a complete loss after early-morning fireVideo
The smell of smoke woke Levey Lantelme before sunrise Tuesday morning. He went downstairs to find his kitchen engulfed in flames. Looking at the smoldering remains of his first home, Lantelme, 22, felt lucky that he woke up and was able to get out. “Another 10 minutes and I would...
Police use Taser on teen running from Ambridge fight
An Ambridge police officer used a Taser on a 14-year-old boy as a fight broke out after a high school football game Friday night, the Trib’s news partner, WPXI-TV, reported. The boy suffered a broken jaw and injuries to his face after falling to the pavement, the station reported. According...
Mars Area High School student accused of making 2 threats
The Mars Area School District and Adams Township police have identified a student responsible for threats at the high school, according to the school district. Although the Monday afternoon threat was deemed “non-credible,” the district cancelled evening activities at the high school as a precaution, according to a letter from...
Runners get opportunity to race on Pittsburgh airport runway
This is not your typical runway event. There won’t be fashion models showing off the latest fall trends on the catwalk. But there will be people in sneakers, shorts and T-shirts jogging along a Pittsburgh International Airport runway. Race day is Saturday for the aviation-themed race. The FlyBy 5K is...
Brake for art at Roadkill Gallery in Pittsburgh
Attracting people to a brick-and-mortar art gallery can be a challenge, so Chelsea Schilling decided to take her show on the road. Every few weeks, she rounds up about a dozen or so local creatives, rents a 20-foot U-Haul truck, parks it outside of an area business and invites folks...
2 men injured in Pittsburgh stabbing incident
Two men were injured in connection with a stabbing incident in Pittsburgh. City police responded to a report of a fight and stabbing around 6:20 p.m. Sunday along the 800 block of Brookline Boulevard. Officers found two males with slashing wounds, one to his stomach and the other to his...
Assault, drug cases among those recently handled in Judge DeLuca’s Penn Hills court – Sep. 16, 2019
Penn Hills District Judge Anthony L. DeLuca handled the following cases recently. Defendants will have court dates set in Allegheny County Common Pleas Court. Charges were filed by Penn Hills police unless otherwise noted. Held for court • Lawrence Sampson, 29, of Penn Hills on charges of possession of marijuana...
Oakmont to start next year with new trash collector, recycling changes
Oakmont residents will see a new garbage collector and major changes to their recycling starting next year. Westmoreland Sanitary was the lowest of three bidders vying to be the borough’s trash hauler. Council unanimously voted Sept. 16 to approve a new five-year $3.54 million deal with the Belle Vernon company....
Jeannette to maintain increased game security
Increased security at Jeannette’s home football games will remain in place for the final two home games of the season, a school district official said. Fans entering McKee Stadium for the Sept. 27 game against Brownsville and the Oct. 18 game against Riverview will continue to pass by a metal...
Allegheny Township to sue sewage authority over unpaid bill collections
Allegheny Township officials have had enough of Kiski Valley Water Pollution Control Authority’s inaction in collecting delinquent sewage bills. The supervisors last week voted to hire attorney Leslie J. Mlakar to represent the township in a legal action against the authority. Mlakar will be paid a $1,500 retainer and an...
Hempfield school board approves purchase of property
School board members voted Monday night to purchase a property adjacent to the Hempfield Area High School and administration building. During Monday night’s public meeting, members unanimously voted to purchase the property for $45,000. Online records show the parcel, off of Route 136, is currently owned by Toya Eubank, and...
Lower Burrell pet-sitting business more than just walks and treats
Editor’s note: Building the Valley tells stories of businesses big and small and the employees who make them special. If you know of any standout employees, bosses or companies with a great story to tell, contact reporter Madasyn Lee at mlee@tribweb.com. Babysitting cats and dogs isn’t all fun and games....
Local nonprofit organizing climate strike this week
Local students and community members are joining a global climate strike Friday to demand action on the “climate catastrophe.” Hosted by Voices of Westmoreland, a non-profit organization that promotes racial, economic and educational equity in the county, the goal is to raise awareness of the need for immediate action and...
Parenting expert ‘Dr. G’ to speak at Greater Latrobe Senior HighVideo
Squirrel Hill family physician and nationally recognized parenting expert Dr. Deborah Gilboa will speak to parents and other members of the Greater Latrobe and Derry Area school communities on Oct. 10 at Greater Latrobe Senior High School. Gilboa’s presentation is set for 7 p.m. in the school auditorium. The mother...
Turtle Creek woman gets probation for part in heroin conspiracy
A Turtle Creek woman was sentenced to four years of probation in a federal drug trafficking case, according to the U.S. Attorney in Pittsburgh. Shyanne Johnson, 27, was the last person sentenced in the conspiracy. Prosecutors said a June 2016 federal wiretap revealed that Johnson traveled to Mechanicsburg, Pa., to...
Duquesne man who bought 23 guns for felons gets nearly 3 years in prison
A Duquesne man will spend almost three years behind bars for a straw-buyer scheme that helped get at least 23 guns to felons prohibited from owning firearms, federal prosecutors said Monday. Khalil Armstrong, 27, also must spend three years on probation after his release from federal prison, U.S. Attorney Scott...
Northland Library vendor/craft sale part of month-long effort to raise funds
A craft and vendor sale sponsored by the Northland Public Library Foundation on Sept. 14 was among an array of fundraising activities held to mark September as “Love Your Library” month. The event, held at the Ross Township Municipal Center, featured a variety of handmade crafts, clothing and specialty gifts...
WPIAL to look into alleged racial, homophobic slurs during Connellsville-Allderdice boys soccer game
Two varsity soccer players from Allderdice High School in Pittsburgh were “goaded … with racial slurs” during a Labor Day boys soccer match against Connellsville Area High School, according to a group of parents. Pittsburgh Public Schools Superintendent Anthony Hamlet said Monday in a prepared statement he is aware of...
Despite plea for leniency, Donora man gets up to 30 years for attack on girlfriend in Hunker
A Donora man was sentenced Monday to serve up to 30 years in prison for the assault and strangulation of his pregnant girlfriend. Travis Magash, 33, was convicted after a three-day jury trial in May in connection with the attack against 25-year-old Danielle Rose Thompson at her home in Hunker....
Unity man already imprisoned on child porn charges pleads guilty to raping boy
A Unity man already serving an 11-year federal sentence for possession of child pornography on Monday pleaded guilty to additional charges of raping a child. Westmoreland County prosecutors said Timothy Piper, 24, had sexual contact with a young boy over a seven-year period that ended in 2015. According to court...
Westmoreland transit seeking new bids for bus, shared-ride services
After a bumpy ride over the past year, including nearly a quarter-million dollars in fines, the Westmoreland County Transit Authority could move on from the company that runs its bus and shared-ride system. National Express, which in 2018 was awarded a five-year, $29.5 million contract, has been in the cross-hairs...
