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Pine-Richland celebrates graduation of 374 seniors
The Pine-Richland School District graduated 374 seniors during its 2025 commencement ceremony on Saturday, June 7. The ceremony included a performance of the Pine-Richland alma mater by senior choir members followed by introductory remarks from high school Principal Frank Hernandez. The district continued its tradition of the Pine-Richland “family photo,”...
Pa. state police exhume body of unidentified woman killed in Fayette County
Pennsylvania State Police this week exhumed the body of a woman killed in a Fayette County motor vehicle crash nearly 40 years ago, hoping to finally identify her through DNA. The woman was killed May 2, 1986, in a tractor-trailer rollover in Springhill Township, about 15 miles south of Uniontown....
U.S. Open photo gallery: practice rounds Day 2
Practice rounds resumed Tuesday at Oakmont Country Club ahead of the start U.S. Open later this week. Here is a look at the day in pictures....
Mayhem maker who tried to shoot Homestead cop gets stiff sentence
A man who tried to shoot a Homestead police officer in an alley two years ago after fleeing from a traffic stop was sentenced last week to serve 35 years in federal prison on gun and drug charges. Erik Addison, 29, formerly of Homestead pleaded guilty in February to four...
Police probe armed robberies of postal workers in South Hills
Mt. Lebanon police early Tuesday apprehended four people as part of an investigation into recent armed robberies of postal workers in the South Hills that left one injured. Authorities launched an investigation last week following two incidents in Upper St. Clair and Bridgeville, said Dave Gealey, a U.S. Postal Inspection...
Former Greensburg diocese bishop to be honored during viewings, services next week
Former Diocese of Greensburg Bishop Lawrence E. Brandt, who died Sunday morning at age 86, will be celebrated during several services next week. Brandt, named bishop by Pope John Paul II in 2004, led the diocese for 11 years. The diocese has not officially released the cause of death, but...
Medical experts slam Kennedy’s dismissal of CDC vaccine advisers
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s decision to remove every member of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s vaccine advisory committee has sparked major outcry among the health care community. Some medical experts, including doctors in Western Pennsylvania, say he has created a hostile environment for vaccines. On Monday,...
Penn-Trafford approves 3-mill tax hike, dips into savings to cover remaining deficit
Penn-Trafford tax bills will raise $84 annually on average following the school board’s decision Monday to implement a 3-mill tax hike. The board approved a $70 million budget with about $69.9 million in revenue Monday night. District tax rates will be 93.75 mills for Westmoreland County residents and 14.39 mills...
New Kensington’s Safety Town teaches children important life lessons
Look no further than a kid-sized “real town” outside Mary Queen of Apostles School in New Kensington for proof that learning can be fun. That’s Safety Town, which returned to the Alle-Kiski Valley last year, after a yearslong hiatus. The event is run under the direction of Lauren Lanzino, a...
Did Allegheny County primary voter turnout beat expectations?
The Allegheny County Board of Elections on Monday certified the results of the May primary election, in which one of every four county voters cast their ballots. Dave Voye, the county’s elections division manager, told the board that Democrats saw a nearly 35% voter turnout, while Republican turnout was almost...
State police seek identity of woman allegedly involved in bank fraud scheme
State police are seeking help to identify a woman who they said stole $5,400 in a fraud scheme at three banks in the Greensburg area. Troopers released a photograph of the woman on Tuesday. They said she visited three First National Bank branches in Hempfield, Greensburg and South Greensburg within...
USGA Museum offers attendees glimpse of past during U.S. Open
For John Meyers, many of the items on display in the USGA Museum at Oakmont Country Club were familiar sights. An Oakmont member for several decades, the “old fan” said he’d been to every U.S. Open since 1983. But he still enjoyed seeing objects like Johnny Miller’s clubs from the...
Local artists will decorate Liberty Bell replicas for nation’s 250th anniversary
Pennsylvania’s plans for the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States in 2026 include placing replicas of the iconic Liberty Bell — decorated by local artists — in all 67 counties, including two in Westmoreland. A replica bell also will be placed at Point State Park in Pittsburgh....
Monroeville VA clinic will host town hall meeting, resource fair
The VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System will host a Veterans Town Hall and Resource Fair on Wednesday at its Henry Parham VA Outpatient Clinic in Monroeville. Veterans, their families and the public are invited to attend to learn about programs and services for veterans. The fair will be from 1-2 p.m....
Garden venue available for public rental at Cooper-Siegel Community Library
A tranquil green space is available for public rental in Fox Chapel. The Fritz Mitnick Welcome Garden & Porch is located on the left side of the Cooper-Siegel Community Library. Library officials are looking to spread “go green” awareness about the serene space, in the hopes that more folks take...
Pittsburgh preparing for month of Juneteenth events; independent celebration still awaiting permit
Pittsburgh is hosting a series of city-sponsored events to commemorate Juneteenth, a holiday observing the day the last slaves in the United States were emancipated. The city this year is hosting a series of events throughout Pittsburgh. Last year, the city contracted with an outside company to host a city-sponsored...
Morning Roundup: Suspect arrested after 2 sexual assaults in Oakland
Here are some of the latest news items happening this morning, Tuesday, June 10: Suspect arrested after 2 sexual assaults in Oakland Pittsburgh police on Monday announced a suspect has been arrested after two separate sexual assault incidents in the city’s Oakland neighborhood. Tyree Jackson, 24, of Pittsburgh turned himself...
The Stroller, June 10, 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. Flag Day observances scheduled...
Oakmont caddies look to fill roles during U.S. Open, on and off the bag
Aaron Williams is among a select few when it comes to Oakmont Country Club caddies: He has found himself on a bag this week for the U.S. Open. After narrowly missing an opportunity to caddie at the 2016 U.S. Open at Oakmont, Williams was committed to working the tournament this...
Consistent rain this spring has some local farmers frustrated
A rainy day is not always good news for Hempfield farmer Neil Palmer. “This is a time of year when we want to be out frequently doing tillage, planting, seeding, cultivation, all of that,” said Palmer, who has sweet corn, tomatoes, peppers, onions and cabbage planted. “When we’ve got consistent...
Brandt recalled as man of deep faith, made difficult decisions
Bishop Emeritus Lawrence E. Brandt, who led the Roman Catholic Diocese of Greensburg for 11 years, was not afraid of making difficult decisions at a time of declining church membership, according to those who knew him. “He will be remembered by me as a man of courage and grace, always...
Outcry by Marshall residents postpones vote on proposed zoning, subdivision ordinances
Adoption of new zoning and subdivision and land development ordinances in Marshall was rescheduled for July 7 after a lengthy public hearing at the June 2 supervisors meeting. The meeting marked the end of an official 45-day review process on the final draft of the proposed SALDO and zoning ordinance,...
Pittsburgh Police seek help finding missing boy with special needs
Pittsburgh Police are asking for help in locating a missing 12-year-old boy with special needs. Public Safety spokeswoman Cara Cruz said Kiemoni Thompson was reportedly last seen Sunday on a green bicycle with black lettering. He was wearing a black sweatshirt with black sweatpants. Kiemoni was described as standing 5...
$172K deficit remains in Hempfield Area budget ahead of final vote
Hempfield Area still needs to figure out how to close a $172,000 gap in its 2025-26 budget ahead of the school board’s next voting meeting June 23, where a final budget will be adopted. The board held the final public hearing on its $114.5 million budget June 2. On May...
Penn Hills School Board results: 7 candidates earn party nods for November general election
Newcomers and incumbents for the Penn Hills School Board will be making an appearance on the November ballot. According to unofficial election results from the Allegheny County Office of Elections, out of nine candidates, Democratic newcomers Monica Colbert, 51, Dawn Golden, 54, and Reginald Hickman, 51, and incumbent Nicole Richardson,...
