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Bovard man awaiting trial in 2022 break-in faces new prowling charges, police say
A man awaiting trial in a 2022 break-in and arson was arrested Monday night as, Greensburg police said, he was prowling around a home with a crowbar, handgun, binoculars and knives. Randy W. Bryner, 62, of the Hempfield village of Bovard was denied bail Tuesday on charges of attempted burglary,...
Accomplishments of trailblazing women to be celebrated in Harrison
Women’s History Month is the perfect time to spotlight trailblazing females who hailed from Pennsylvania and those with special ties to the Alle-Kiski Valley, according to Harrison library leaders. From Rachel Carson, Springdale native and founder of the modern environmental movement; to Clara Barton, founder of the American Red Cross;...
Fire destroys Plum homeVideo
Chris Delsignore could only stand by and watch as his childhood home was engulfed in flames. “There’s nothing really to say. I mean, everything is gone,” he said. “I just basically stood here and watched my inheritance burn to the ground. Everything my dad worked for his whole life —...
Saint Vincent Camerata to present ‘Go to Joseph’ concertVideo
The Saint Vincent Camerata will present a concert, “Ite Ad Joseph (Go to Joseph)” at 8 p.m. March 20 at the school’s Unity campus. The program is part of the college’s concert series, and features Joseph Haydn’s “Little Organ Mass,” framed by Gregorian chants and sacred music by Palestrina, Monteverdi,...
Man claims in lawsuit he was struck by beer can during concert at The Pavilion at Star LakeVideo
An Ohio man filed a lawsuit claiming he has suffered cognitive issues after being hit in the head by a full beer can during an August concert at The Pavilion at Star Lake. Michael Mollenkopf said in the lawsuit he was at an Aug. 9 Jason Aldean show at the...
McCandless celebrating 175th anniversary with big bash, giveaway of 175 trees
The first recorded property sale in McCandless involved 400 plots of land for a mare and a saddle. That was the purchase price made by the widow of the town’s first settler, James Duff, who initially purchased it in 1795. McCandless officially formed from Pine Township in 1851, according to...
Pittsburgh woman accused of running over ex-boyfriend with his SUV
A Pittsburgh woman is headed to trial on charges she ran over her ex-boyfriend with his own SUV after a night of drinking — while the man’s mother sat in the front passenger seat. Police charged Chanel Dyer, 38, of the city’s Brookline neighborhood, with attempted homicide and aggravated assault...
Heading to Pittsburgh’s St. Patrick’s Day parade? Here’s where to eat and drink
Pittsburgh’s 2026 St. Patrick’s Day Parade kicks off Downtown at 10 a.m. this Saturday, bringing floats, marching bands and celebration. For those looking for a hearty breakfast before heading to the parade, or a green beer or Guinness to toast after, we’ve compiled a sampling of the day’s specials to...
Westmoreland County’s invoice to the state for lost revenue goes unpaid
The state has declined Westmoreland County’s request for nearly $500,000 in reimbursements related to last year’s monthslong budget impasse — at least for now. Zachary Reber, the state budget secretary, responded last week to an invoice sent last fall by county Controller Jeff Balzer. The county sought to recoup revenue...
6th annual Dyngus Dash returns to North Park
There are several possible reasons why Dyngus Day dashers join a 5K of the same name every year: They’re proud of their Polish heritage, are serious runners or just want to have lots of fun. Whatever it is, all of this is happening April 11 during the sixth annual Dyngus...
Morning Roundup: No injuries reported in Hempfield fire; officials shut down Duquesne hookah lounge
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Tuesday, March 10: No injuries reported in Hempfield fire No one was reported hurt in a house fire in Hempfield on Monday night, according to TribLive news partner WTAE. Three adults and two dogs safely escaped the blaze on...
The Stroller, March 10, 2026: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
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Former Royer’s department store building in Greensburg set for demolitionVideo
Preparations are underway to demolish the former Royer’s department store building on Main Street in Greensburg. The three-story building has been vacant for decades. Over the past 10 years, its condition has significantly worsened, making it impossible to rehabilitate, according to officials. The Westmoreland County Land Bank purchased the building...
Shady Side Academy officials amend proposed entrance plans; review underway
Shady Side Academy officials are moving forward with new plans for a proposed west entrance to its Upper School campus in Fox Chapel. Revisions were made following objections from residents and the Fox Chapel Parks Commission to the academy’s original designs, which called for the removal of about 400 trees...
Shaler Area 6th grade girls basketball team lauded for surpassing 100 wins
A talented group of girls is expected to take to the varsity basketball court in the Shaler Area School District. But they’re going to have to get through middle school first. The Shaler Area Elementary Basketball Association’s sixth grade girls team is being celebrated for amassing more than 100 wins...
Plum Council passes resolution not to cooperate with ICE in split vote
In a party-line vote Monday night, Plum Council opted 4-3 to pass a resolution that bars police or borough employees from cooperating with federal immigration authorities. The resolution makes Plum the latest in a series of local municipalities that have sought to limit their connection to ICE and Border Patrol...
Trial begins for man accused of killing girlfriend’s ex during North Side custody exchange
Video played for the jury on Monday showed the shooting on Pittsburgh’s North Side. It showed Corey Washington and Tanisha Turner arriving separately to exchange custody of their 4-year-old son. It showed the two arguing. And it showed Turner’s boyfriend, prosecutors said, fire at least three shots, killing Washington in...
‘I was in survival mode’: Defendant takes stand in Homewood homicide trial
Preslin Turner told the jury he thought he might die. As he was being choked on his hallway floor on the night of March 7, 2025, Turner said he couldn’t breathe and started to lose consciousness. He had gotten into an argument with the 27-year-old identical twin sons of the...
Plum police say man intentionally blew up house in 2022 Holiday Park explosionVideo
Almost four years after an explosion obliterated a home in Plum’s Holiday Park neighborhood, police are accusing a former resident of the house of purposefully causing the blast. Plum police say Jacob Rabb, 41, of Pittsburgh’s South Side neighborhood intentionally manipulated a natural gas line to a dryer in the...
Clairton crash clash leads police to detain 1 driver
Authorities took a man into custody Monday morning after he crashed his car into another vehicle during a “domestic incident” in Clairton, then began assaulting the other driver, according to Allegheny County Police. Police said they were dispatched around 8:05 a.m. to the intersection of 5th Street and St. Clair...
19th-century North Side church gets demolition reprieve from Pittsburgh’s Historic Review Commission
St. Joseph Church has stood in Pittsburgh’s Manchester neighborhood since the late 19th century. Thanks to a vote from the city’s Historic Review Commission last week, it will stand for at least 90 days longer. The church, located on Liverpool Street, was facing the threat of demolition. Pittsburgh Department of...
East Deer native gifts $1 million to IUP’s proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine
Terry A. Serafini, an East Deer native and Pittsburgh businessman, has donated $1 million to the Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine as the university plans a fall 2027 opening for the new school. “I have a soft spot in my heart for IUP, and I appreciate...
Winter is not done with Pittsburgh yet with midweek storms, cool temperatures on the way
If the sunny skies and springlike warmth over the weekend made winter seem like a distant memory, Pittsburghers may want to hold that thought. Forecasters at the National Weather Service in Moon say a midweek cold front is expected to sweep through Western Pennsylvania on Wednesday, bringing the potential for...
Pitcairn man arrested in Parkway East DUI crash that killed his passenger
A Pitcairn man already facing sentencing in two drunken-driving cases was arrested Monday in connection with what police say was a third DUI incident, this one fatal. Jordan Bowyer was driving an Infiniti sedan up to 87 miles per hour on the Parkway East in 2024 when he crashed the...
Westmoreland County detectives investigate finances of Hempfield Area parent-teacher organization
Westmoreland County detectives are investigating the finances of a Hempfield Area School District parent-teacher organization, state police Trooper Steve Limani said Monday. Rumors about Fort Allen Elementary School’s parent-teacher organization circulated on social media late last week, alleging the group’s bank account balance is lower than expected. Attempts to contact...
