Western PA Local News category, Page 305
At Pittsburgh rally, Trump promises to raise tariffs on imported steel, praises U.S. Steel deal
President Donald Trump’s rally Friday inside the U.S. Steel Irvin Works facility marked a victory lap for supporters of the company’s $14 billion partnership with Nippon Steel, and the president himself, who told hundreds of steel workers, “I was watching over you.” Live look at the crowd gathered at the...
New Kensington man now faces death penalty if convicted in death of 2-year-old
Attorneys are now hoping to try a death penalty case against a New Kensington man in November as a Westmoreland County judge is keeping a close eye on the progress of the 5-year-old prosecution. Judge Scott Mears directed prosecution and defense attorneys to discuss with their experts the possibility of...
FBI charges Elizabeth man with making antisemitic threats against public official
The FBI on Thursday charged an Elizabeth man with making online antisemitic threats against a “local” public official. Edward Arthur Owens Jr., 29, is charged with a single felony count of making an interstate threat. He is being held in federal custody pending a detention hearing on June 5. The...
Pine remembers those who gave lives for country during Memorial Day ceremony
Pine held its annual Memorial Day Honor Ceremony at 9 a.m. May 26 at the township’s Veterans Plaza. The ceremony at the corner of Church Road and Route 910 brought the community together in remembrance and gratitude. Township staff, board members, residents and veterans gathered to honor the individuals who...
Hearing set in North Huntingdon high-speed crash
A hearing for prosecutors to lay out some of their evidence is being scheduled in the case against a North Huntingdon man accused of driving 90 mph last year before colliding with another vehicle, seriously injuring its driver. Assistant District Attorney Anthony Iannamorelli said Friday he expects testimony to take...
Police arrest 2nd of 3 suspects in slaying of Woodland Hills graduate
Police last week arrested the second of three suspects in the September slaying of a Woodland Hills High School graduate and former football standout. Marcus Johnson, 23, of Pittsburgh was charged Saturday in the killing of Gavin Yarbough, 21. Police said Yarbough was shot multiple times during a late-night meeting...
Officials hope to reopen Agan Park soon after monthlong closure
Springdale and Cheswick officials say they’re hoping to reopen Agan Park in the coming weeks after a severe storm last month rendered it unsafe because of downed and hanging trees. The park is an extensive green space along Riddle Run Road in Springdale Township but is jointly managed by Springdale...
Boy Scout Troop 150 earns state award from American Legion for service to vets, community
Memorial Day is a time to honor the men and women who died serving their country. At this year’s celebration in Richland, a group of local Scouts received special recognition for their service, too. The American Legion presented Boy Scout Troop 150 of Gibsonia with its Outstanding Troop of the...
Canadian wildfires again bringing smoke, haze to Western Pa.
Smoke and haze from wildfires in Canada are again hovering over Western Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania’s Department of Environmental Protection says it is monitoring smoking from large wildfires burning out of control in and around Manitoba. “While an air quality action day is not expected, some hazy skies and reduced visibility could...
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Judge tosses lawsuit against Norwin, former superintendent; director vows to file amended complaint
A federal judge dismissed a Norwin School Board director’s lawsuit against the former superintendent and the district. U.S. Judge Scott Hardy in Pittsburgh ruled that Alex Detschelt failed to state a claim for which the court can grant relief. Detschelt, of North Huntingdon, filed the lawsuit after he was censured...
Aquinas Academy students walk, run to raise money for new school bus
Students in grades K-12 recently gathered in North Park for the semiannual Aquinas Academy of Pittsburgh walk-a-thon fundraiser. Each year, the private Catholic institution picks a fundraiser to help support a certain initiative at the school in Hampton. “Some years we’ve done a gala for our fundraiser. Other years, we’ve...
Chartiers Valley passes budget with no tax increase
Property owners in the Chartiers Valley School District won’t pay more in taxes next year. School directors voted 6-2 on Tuesday, May 27, to approve the district’s $79 million budget for the 2025-26 school year. It maintains a real estate tax rate of 20.1909 mills. An owner of a home...
Tarentum welcomes police dog, Kilo
It took a while to find the right fit, but Tarentum has its police dog. The borough announced the arrival of Kilo, who is paired with Officer Jeremy Belusar. The team worked their first shift together on Tuesday. “He’s a beautiful dog, and we’re lucky to get him,” Mayor Bob...
Closure of section of Spring Garden Road in Reserve to impact motorists, bus riders
The Allegheny County Department of Public Works is closing a portion of Spring Garden Road in Reserve, starting Monday, June 2, and running through September. The closure, which will begin at 9 a.m. between Ramage Road and Beech Street, is required for construction of a roadway support structure, roadway repairs,...
Ruth’s Chris executive chef looks back on 37 years of Pittsburgh’s dining scene
A mild-mannered chef known for serving up sizzling steaks and specialty meals to celebs and patrons for 37 years at one of Pittsburgh’s most elegant steakhouses is wrapping up his culinary career. Ruth’s Chris Steak House Executive Chef Dennis Denk is hanging up his chef’s coat this weekend, after working...
Oakmont’s Joe Wos to bring ‘Once Upon a Toon’ show to Latrobe’s Mister Rogers celebration
Kids and adults attending Mister Rogers Family Days will have the chance to “toon” in to the artistry of Oakmont cartoonist Joe Wos at this year’s edition of the Latrobe festival. Known for his short-format “Cartoon Academy” TV series of drawing demonstrations produced at Pittsburgh PBS affiliate WQED, Wos will...
East Deer eyeing bandstand for Memorial Park
A new bandstand at East Deer Memorial Park could hold endless possibilities, officials said. Commissioners hope to add the amenity to the Front Street recreation area, giving people even more reason to visit. “We have a mobile stage there now but the goal is to get something nicer, more permanent,”...
Cleanup of former Fort Pitt Brewery site in West Jeannette continues after boost in federal funding
Demolition work at the former Fort Pitt Brewery site in West Jeannette is expected to wrap up in the next few months as officials prepare for an environmental assessment later this year. The decrepit buildings are gone, but remaining work includes cleaning up and spreading dirt, said Brian Lawrence, director...
Duquesne man dead in motorcycle crash on Homestead Grays Bridge
A Duquesne motorcyclist is dead following a crash on the Homestead Grays Bridge The incident happened around 11:30 p.m. Thursday night, according to TribLive news partner WTAE. Police and emergency responders cleared the scene along the bridge, which spans the Monongahela River and connects Squirrel Hill and Homestead. The Allegheny...
Maintenance plan review underway for Hempfield public works equipment
Hempfield Supervisor Jay Anderson is pushing for a public works fleet maintenance plan to be established as the board approved spending an unexpected $174,000 to buy a new day cab tractor. The vehicle is used to haul a trailer and heavy public works equipment such as a paver or excavator....
Frazer issues dozens more citations against Pittsburgh Mills owners for mall’s condition
It seems the only thing growing faster than the potholes at Pittsburgh Mills mall is the list of citations issued against the shopping center’s owners. Numerous potholes, knee-high grass and inoperable doors are among issues behind a new wave of citations issued by Frazer’s building inspector, Bill Payne. At the...
A-K Valley High school class reunions, May 30, 2025
Publicize your high school’s class reunion for free for free in The Stroller. Send information as soon as possible 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. • Ken Hi Class of 1959 will...
The Stroller, May 30, 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. Strawberry festival planned in...
Solar farm proposals in Buffalo Township generate community pushback
An Atlanta-based company wants to build two solar farms in Buffalo Township, which would be the first in the community. Township supervisors will hold a public hearing next month on whether to grant conditional uses to two entities owned by SolAmerica. Approval would inch the firm closer to installing solar...
