James Sharp Landing provides perfect spot for kayak, canoe safety class
People looking to bone up on water safety skills ahead of summer can check out an upcoming class in Sharpsburg by Friends of the Riverfront. The introductory level program will give an overview of kayak and canoe basics, foundational non-motorized safety and general approaches to launching and paddling the three...
Police charge West Virginia man with sexually assaulting teen girl in Moon motel
Police say a 22-year-old man traveled more than 200 miles by bus from Charleston, West Virginia to Moon and sexually assaulted a 15-year-old girl in a motel room. Dustin Lee Marshall is charged with various felony sex crimes, including statutory sexual assault, possession of child pornography and corruption of minors....
7 Deer Lakes School Board candidates running in May 20 primary
Voters in the Deer Lakes School District have many options to choose from when considering their next school board members in Tuesday’s primary. There are seven candidates in the running for four open seats. All are cross-filed. There are four incumbents, Eric Bieniek, Jeremy Love, Jonathan Majernik and Kristi Minnick,...
Springdale hires new manager away from his same position in Latrobe
Terry Carcella worked for several municipalities, in different capacities, while constructing a 42-year municipal government career. Now, he can add the Springdale Borough manager position to that list, as borough council hired him with a unanimous vote Tuesday. On May 27, he’ll assume his new post, which has been vacant...
Monroeville officials debate ways to improve access to Westmoreland Heritage Trail
Monroeville officials plan to improve residents’ access to Westmoreland Heritage Trail. But how that access will be improved has yet to be finalized, especially after the cost of one approach doubled in price. Council on Tuesday night voted to pursue a $250,000 state grant, which would be combined with a...
Westmoreland happenings: Memorial Day program, nature talk, bingo, more
Fundraisers • Community Revitalization of West Newton will host a Red, White and Blue 5K Color Run at 9 a.m. June 7 at Vine Street Park, 110 S. Fifth St. Details: crown15089@yahoo.com. • A ladies afternoon tea will be held 1 p.m. May 24 at the Hall at Robbins Station,...
Westmoreland Democrats to hold town hall to address proposed Trump budget
Westmoreland County Democrats will convene a town hall meeting next week in Greensburg to address potential cuts in federal social service programs. The event, scheduled for 6 p.m. May 19 at Greensburg Hose Co. No. 1, will feature former U.S. Rep. Conor Lamb and Martin O’Malley, who served as commissioner...
‘Chief Morale Officer’ exudes positivity in Sharpsburg
Phillip Saulsberry is living his best volunteer life. Saulsberry, of Sharpsburg, serves as the CMO or “Chief Morale Officer” at Second Harvest Community Thrift Store in Sharpsburg. And he takes his job title seriously and wears a custom nametag that states his CMO status. “I feel happy here,” Saulsberry explained...
Morning Roundup: West Homestead investigates employees; Route 65 reopens
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Wednesday, May 14: West Homestead suspends employees for alleged misuse of funds During its Tuesday night meeting, West Homestead Borough Council placed two employees on paid administrative leave for alleged misuse of funds. The employees’ statuses will remain pending...
Asphalt company says Pittsburgh Mills owner never paid them for filling potholesVideo
Add an Eastern Pennsylvania-based asphalt company to the list of those frustrated by the owner of the Pittsburgh Mills in Frazer. Jessica Jones, president of Patch Management Inc., said mall owner Namdar Realty Group hasn’t paid a $21,000 bill for the hot asphalt spray applied in recent weeks. “We fulfilled...
The Stroller, May 14, 2025: 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. Registration open for Leechburg...
3 Democrats vying for 2 New Kensington Council seats in primary
Three men seeking two Democratic Party nods in the New Kensington Council primary say they want to continue the business growth and development in the city. Nicholas DiCarolis, Randi Shank and Phillip Toney are the Democratic candidates in the May 20 primary. The top two vote-getters will face off against...
Carpenter’s Apprentice group helping those in need with home repairs
A group of about 30 volunteers from four Norwin area and Penn Township churches will be on a mission this week to help about 15 low-income and elderly residents in need of home repairs so they can live in a safe and secure environment. The Carpenter’s Apprentice will send volunteers...
Shaler approves hiring 7 police officers
Of seven new police officers Shaler approved hiring in April, three were currently attending police academies while four had yet to start training, police Chief Sean Frank said. But because of competition between agencies, it’s something the township has to do, the chief says. “If you don’t offer employment, they’re...
Parks, building development, public safety draw 6 candidates to pursue Hempfield supervisor post
Options for Hempfield supervisor will range from political newcomers to a longtime incumbent when township Republicans go to the polls Tuesday to nominate candidates during the primary election. Five hopefuls are vying for the party’s nomination to two open seats on the board of supervisors. The two top vote-getters will...
Judge in Johnstown becomes 1st in U.S. to uphold use of Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelans
A federal judge in Johnstown on Tuesday ruled the government may remove Venezuelan citizens thought to be members of a violent gang under the Alien Enemies Act — but only if they are given 21 days notice and “an opportunity to be heard.” The 43-page opinion, written by U.S. District...
A look inside nearly finished Pittsburgh International Airport terminal projectVideo
Pittsburgh International Airport opened its doors for a tour of the nearly 90% complete terminal modernization, offering a look at the nearly $1.7 billion transformation. The terminal is set to reach “substantial completion” by the end of June, according to project officials. The final touches will continue after the public...
Latest Pittsburgh mayoral debate focuses on GOP candidates vying to reverse 100-year-trend
Pittsburgh’s Republican candidates for mayor were grilled for a solid, commercial-free hour Tuesday night during a live debate on WTAE. Artificial intelligence, education, economic development, homelessness and public safety were some of the issues the candidates touched on as they explained why Pittsburgh needs to break from a century of...
Eddie Vedder has special connection to Pittsburgh’s Clemente Museum. Here’s why.
Iconic Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder has described Pittsburgh’s Clemente Museum as one of his “top five places on the whole planet Earth.” Vedder — who returns to Pittsburgh this weekend for a pair of sold-out shows at PPG Paints Arena — isn’t just an admirer of the late baseball...
Report details Penn State New Kensington, Fayette’s plights as campuses recommended for closure
Penn State New Kensington has “struggled to maintain relevance and scale” in the Pittsburgh region’s competitive higher education environment. And Penn State Fayette has enrollment, demographic and operational challenges that make it unsustainable. That’s the reasoning behind the Penn State administration’s recommendation to close those two campuses — and seven...
Construction delays cause turbulence for Palmer airport expansion project
Delays have left construction of a $22 million new terminal building at Arnold Palmer Regional Airport at least three months behind schedule, officials confirmed Tuesday. Delivery of the domestic steel needed to erect the 32,000-square-foot expansion of the main terminal building was slated to arrive earlier this spring but now...
Jeannette school board eyeing 2-mill property tax hike
A preliminary 2025-26 budget approved by Jeannette City school directors Monday calls for a 2-mill property tax increase. Superintendent Matt Jones said the biggest challenge in balancing the budget is the amount the district has to pay for students who live within the district but attend cyber or charter schools....
Pine’s 2nd annual Earth Day event, 1st 5K dubbed another success
Pine hosted its second annual Earth Day event April 26-27, and this year’s bash was packed with even more activities and fun for everyone. “The Township of Pine’s second annual Earth Day event was a true celebration of community and sustainability. With more than 50 vendors and activity booths, educational...
Down with Nazism, Zionism, Hindutva? CMU’s Fence briefly said so on commencement weekend
A message that included references to nationalist philosophies of Nazism, Zionism and Hindutva was placed on The Fence during graduation weekend at Carnegie Mellon University. It is unclear who placed the message, but it spurred a few people to make social media posts. “The Fence has long served as a...
Richland Volunteer Fire Department honors quick-thinking firefighter with company’s 1st valor award
The Richland Volunteer Fire Department recognized the bravery of one of their own during its monthly meeting April 18. Chief Dave McWilliams started off the meeting by recapping the events of the March 5 fire that occurred at North Woodland Circle. Ryne Zierenberg, a union carpenter and member of the...
