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Shaler student wins first place in sculpture contest
Shaler Area Elementary School fifth-grader Miley Crowell won first place in The Garden Club Federation of Pennsylvania’s 2018-19 Youth Sculpture Contest. The contest is part of the National Garden Club’s Youth Sculpture Contest. The theme of the contest is “Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle.” The winning sculpture is based on the...
Missing Hill District man found
Pittsburgh police say a man missing since Monday has been found. Jerry Marshall, 58, of the Hill District was last seen Monday around 5:45 a.m. at his home, police say. Police said Tuesday morning that Marshall was located and was taken to a local hospital. Police said they are investigating....
Latrobe parking garage to get summer repairs
It’s been seven years since Latrobe’s municipal parking garage received any major attention, but that’s set to change this summer under a contract council approved Monday for repairs to the structure. Pullman-Services submitted a low bid of $68,692 to address deteriorating items in the garage situated between Weldon and Spring...
Summer Fest in Plum to have more carnival rides, fewer vendors
More carnival rides and fewer vendors will be on hand for the second annual Summer Fest at Larry Mills Park in Plum. Organizers said more space was allocated to C&L Shows of Mt. Pleasant to incorporate more amusement park-style activities. A Ferris wheel, merry-go-round and roller coaster are among some...
Plum promotes deputy to tax collector’s job
Plum officials promoted from within to fill the late Fran Ferragonio’s shoes. He was the borough’s tax collector and retired Penn Hills police officer and juvenile detective. Ferragonio died May 28 after a long fight with respiratory issues. He was 64. Council voted 6-0 Monday night to appoint deputy tax...
Longtime cake decorator a lovable staple at Lower Burrell’s Community SupermarketVideo
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 Czebiniak at mczebiniak@tribweb.com. Brandy Tresco was studying to be a medical assistant...
Latrobe, Derry Township pursue study of flooding along Sulphur Run
Latrobe and Derry Township are jointly pursuing a federally-funded hydraulic study that could help identify the best methods for controlling flooding in the Sulphur Run watershed that crosses through the neighboring municipalities. Heavy rainfall last June 20 triggered flooding of the stream that damaged businesses at the Lincoln Road Plaza...
Latrobe looks for new finance director, promotes veteran mechanic
Holly Peton attended her last Latrobe Council meeting Monday in the roles of city secretary and director of finance and administration. Peton, who joined the office staff in December 2017, ends her work for the city on Tuesday as she moves on to other employment. “I’m moving on to another...
Tarentum Bridge continues to attract peregrine falcons
It’s been said before, but something continues to be mighty attractive about the Tarentum Bridge to the peregrine falcon. The current pair is raising three young falcons in a special nest box under the bridge deck. This is the fourth time that the once endangered raptor has successfully raised young...
Driver sentenced up to 40 years in prison for fatal Christmas Eve crash in East Huntingdon
Jolene Cummins said Christmas was always a joyful day for her family. That changed on Christmas Eve 2016, when her husband of 25 years was killed as he ran that afternoon with his dog near the family’s home in East Huntingdon. Police say the man driving the car that hit...
2 people shot in Pittsburgh’s Larimer neighborhood
Two people were rushed to a local hospital after being shot in Pittsburgh’s Larimer neighborhood Monday afternoon. Police said they responded to a ShotSpotter notification of multiple gunshots around 4:30 p.m. along the 400 block of Larimer Avenue. Multiple calls to 911 for gunfire also were received. Police and EMS...
Third man convicted of 2016 Latrobe murder gets 10 to 20 years in prison
The third of three men convicted in the January 2016 murder of Daniel McNerny was sentenced to 10 to 20 years in prison Monday. Westmoreland County Common Pleas Judge Meagan Bilik-DeFazio said she would not overrule a jury verdict that found Colin Gearhart guilty of third-degree murder. Prosecutors sought a...
Bill calls for elimination of property taxes collected by Pa. school districts
Property taxes collected by school districts across the state could be a thing of the past if a new bill passes. Introduced by Rep. Pam Snyder (D-Fayette/Greene/Washington), along with state Reps. Marcia Hahn (R-Northampton) and Rosemary M. Brown (R-Monroe/Pike), the bill would enable districts to exclude up to 100% of...
Judge denies accused cop killer Rahmael Holt’s request for outside jury
Jury selection in the capital murder trial of Rahmael Sal Holt will begin in Westmoreland County, but could be moved to another county if finding impartial jurors proves to be too difficult, a judge ruled Monday. Westmoreland County Common Pleas Court Judge Rita Hathaway rejected a defense request to move...
Hey dad: Have a Smiley Cookie on Father’s Day
Give dad a smile this Father’s Day. Eat’n Park Restaurants, known for the Smiley Cookie, are giving one free cookie to all dads on Sunday. Select locations will also offer a Father’s Day Brunch Buffet from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for $10.49. Eat’n Park is celebrating 70 years. It’s...
Things to do in Plum and Oakmont this week
Having trouble finding things to do in Oakmont and Plum this week? Here are some suggestions:Oakmont Carnegie Library at 700 Allegheny River Blvd. hosts stitching and other artwork by Greensburg artist and Navy veteran Duffy Greba. She uses quilting to create pictures and other household items, which will be on...
Braddock man struck by vehicle in Duquesne taken to local hospital
A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle along North Second Street in Duquesne Monday afternoon. City police said they were dispatched around 1:15 p.m. for the incident in front of Truman Towers. Officers reported a 56-year-old Braddock man had walked onto the street behind a vehicle and was struck by...
Experts say new laws needed after Pittsburgh alligator encountersVideo
It’s perfectly legal to own an alligator in Pennsylvania. However, the permitting process for obtaining such a reptile may need to change, said Sarah Shively of Humane Animal Rescue in Pittsburgh. “Unfortunately this is something that has been happening for years all over the state, and now we are seeing...
Lawsuit seeks to remove Allegheny County Jail inmate from solitary
Lawyers for a 20-year-old Pittsburgh woman are asking a federal judge to force Allegheny County Jail officials to remove her from solitary confinement, according to a lawsuit filed Monday. Kimberly Andrews is awaiting a bench trial later this month on two misdemeanor charges of theft and access device fraud, court...
Franklin Park hosting free gazebo concert featuring The Kardasz Brothers
Franklin Park is playing host to a free concert featuring The Kardasz Brothers at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 18. The concert will be held at the gazebo in Blueberry Hill Park. The Kardasz Brothers — Chris and Bob — have been performing a wide range of classic pop and...
DUI, drug cases among those recently handled in Judge DeLuca’s Penn Hills court – Jun. 10, 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 courtWillie Newkirk, 62, of Pittsburgh on charges of resisting arrest. Charges were filed May...
Forbes State Forest tour will focus on management of Fayette division
Tuesday is the deadline to register for a free tour Saturday in the Braddock Division of Forbes State Forest. Organized by the Westmoreland Woodlands Improvement Association, the ninth annual field trip to the state forest is set for 9 a.m. to about 3 p.m. and is open to the public....
Here are the Belle Vernon Area Class of 2019 graduates
Here is a list of Belle Vernon Area members of the Class of 2019, provided by the school district: Rebecca Danielle Anderson Markello Apodiakos Logan James Armstrong Maura Paige Askin Bryan Joseph Bader Kevin Brian Baeza Hannah M. Baker Benjamin Henry Bamford Sean Robert Bane Caleb Matthew Beichner Hayley Jo...
Vandergrift stuck with sunken sewer line repair
A large section of relatively new sewer line in Vandergrift sank, leaving the borough to pay for an unexpected and costly repair. Borough Engineer Lucien Bove told council last week the sewer line along Whittier Street in the Heights section of the borough apparently sank. Borough Manager Steve DelleDonne said...
Animals stranded in broken trailer on Parkway East rescued by county officer
Animals bound for home north of Pittsburgh had to spend the night at stables in Allegheny County’s South Park after their trailer broke down on the Parkway East. The three miniature horses, four lambs and four goats were in a trailer headed to Franklin, about 85 miles north of Pittsburgh,...
