Recount confirms O’Connor edged out Gainey for county Democratic endorsement
A recount has confirmed Allegheny County Controller Corey O’Connor won the Allegheny County Democratic Committee’s endorsement for Pittsburgh mayor in the spring primary, beating out Mayor Ed Gainey by a razor-thin margin. The final vote was 274-270, said committee Chair Sam Hans-Greco. Six Pittsburgh committee members did not vote. Hans-Greco...
Plum School District eyeing 2.5% property tax increase as district moves to annual changes
A 2.5% property tax increase is included in the working draft of the Plum School District’s 2025-26 school year budget, Business Manager Ryan Manzer told the board Tuesday. That’s less than half of the 6.2% increase that district property owners were hit with for the current school year, and reflects...
Memorial Park Church in McCandless seeking to pack a quarter-million meals in upcoming drives
In two upcoming events, Memorial Park Church in McCandless hopes to pack 250,000 meals for local distribution, requesting aid from the public for the second event. Memorial Park, an Evangelical Presbyterian Church with about 1,000 members, is a “mission-based” congregation, according to its communications director, Greg Hollack. The upcoming events,...
Measles case detected in eastern Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania’s first measles case of 2025 has been reported in Montgomery County — outside of Philadelphia. The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services Office of Public Health said March 2 that it was investigating a confirmed case of measles in an unvaccinated child in the county. As of...
Westmoreland happenings: Soup and sandwich luncheon, bingo, more
Class • Rostraver Sportsmen and Conservation Association, 539 Cedar Creek Road, Rostraver, will offer a hunter and trapper education class with the Pennsylvania Game Commission March 22 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the club. Lunch will served. The class is a requirement for first-time hunters. Reservations: register-ed.com/events/view/225224. Fundraisers...
Historic Hotel Saxonburg could be purchased within weeks, borough manager says
The Hotel Saxonburg’s unceremonious goodbye is looking more like a “see you soon.” Saxonburg Borough Manager Steven May told TribLive he expects Butler County’s oldest operating hotel, bar and restaurant to be on the market in a matter of weeks — “if it makes it that long.” He said at...
2 face multiple charges after alleged break-in at Hempfield home, credit card fraud
A Unity man whose probation has been revoked for a 2022 hit-and-run was arraigned Thursday on state police accusations that he broke into a Hempfield home and stole credit cards and guns. Troopers said Bobby Paul Bryer, 33, offered tree trimming services to residents on Northumberland Drive in June. One...
Work begins on West Deer housing plan on former church land
A housing plan is being built in West Deer on land that had been owned by the East Union Presbyterian Church, and its pastor hopes that the people who move in will take advantage of services the church has to offer. The Rev. James Ramsey is welcoming the church’s eventual...
Giant Eagle set to close North Versailles supermarket
Giant Eagle announced it will be closing down its North Versailles supermarket and pharmacy on May 31. The company didn’t respond to TribLive’s inquiry about the reason for the closure but noted in a statement that it was a “difficult, but necessary decision.” It suggested that pharmacy customers at the...
Greensburg man pleads guilty to animal cruelty
A Greensburg man in jail since January was paroled Tuesday after he pleaded guilty to animal cruelty charges. Bryan J. Thompson, 56, pleaded guilty to misdemeanor counts in connection with allegations he failed to get medical attention for his 3-year-old dog, a rottweiler named Leo. One felony count of aggravated...
Morning Roundup: Car crashes off Route 28 ramp to Highland Park Bridge; driver walks away
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Thursday, March 13: Driver walks away after car crashes off Route 28 ramp A man did not suffer any apparent injuries after his car on Wednesday flew off a Route 28 ramp to the Highland Park Bridge, landing roughly...
The Stroller, March 13, 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. St. Patrick’s Day parade...
Great Crossings Bridge returns to Yough Lake’s depths as boating season approaches
The 1818 Great Crossings Bridge exposed last fall during an extended drought is back under water at the Youghiogheny River Lake in Somerset County. The historic structure dropped out of sight once more Dec. 13, as the lake was replenished with water. “The lake (water level) has come up a...
Trafford Middle School Drama Guild expands acting, dance skills for ‘Seussical Jr.’
Trafford Middle School student Asher Stowell will have the best seat in the house for the school’s upcoming musical. Perched atop a wooden set painted to look like a tree, Stowell surveyed his castmates recently as they rehearsed acrobatic moves and shifted brightly-colored props across the middle school’s auditorium stage....
Monroeville area: Egg hunt, used book sale, spring craft fair, more
Email news briefs and event listings to pvarine@triblive.com or bpoole@triblive.com. Vendors sought for Spring Makers Market Divine Mercy Academy is seeking vendors for its Spring Makers Market, planned from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on April 26. Vendor fee is $50 and includes one 8 foot table and two chairs....
Monroeville welcomes new assistant manager, looks forward to mall redevelopment plans
Monroeville officials hired an assistant manager who will work alongside municipal manager Alex Graziani. Council hired Makayla Zonfilli-Lang, who was introduced as its February voting meeting. Zonfilli-Lang has a master’s degree from Penn State, graduate and paralegal certification from Duquesne University and an undergraduate degree in political science. She is...
‘Once Upon a Mattress’ marks last performance for some Gateway high school students
For many Gateway students, this spring’s musical, “Once Upon a Mattress,” will be their final high school performance. “It’s been such a blessing to be a part of all of this,” senior Scarlett Davis said. Davis has been part of the high school musical for the past four years. Davis,...
Gateway sophomore earns Eagle Scout rank
Keegan Parady, a member of Lackawanna District’s Troop 220, earned his Eagle Scout rank in January. For his project, the Pitcairn resident purchased and installed shelving for Gateway High School’s food pantry. The Eagle Scout award is the highest honor available to Boy Scouts of America youth members. Only about...
Greensburg Salem School Board moves to reduce livestreaming only to voting meetings
The Greensburg Salem School Board will only livestream its voting meetings, following board action Wednesday night. The board voted 6-3 in favor of reducing its livestreaming to one of its two monthly meetings. Board members Lynn Jobe, Kacey Byrne-Houser and Emily Miller opposed. This is the first time the board...
7 people, including 3 teens, arrested for brawl at Meadville-Uniontown high school basketball game
Seven people have been arrested after a fight broke out in the stands of a basketball game between Meadville and Uniontown high schools on March 7, according to Meadville City Police. The game, held in Meadville, was halted with 3 minutes, 12 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter when a...
Allegheny Valley School District mulls $2 million turf field project
A roughly $2 million multiuse field in the Allegheny Valley School District could be ready this fall, if plans are approved by the school board next week. School directors Tuesday will consider an agreement with FieldTurf USA Inc. for the artificial turf project of the soccer/football field at Springdale Jr.-Sr....
Fish fry tradition continues at Logans Ferry Heights VFD in Plum
Hundreds of folks packed the Logans Ferry Heights Volunteer Fire Department social hall for the start of fish fry season on March 7. Department treasurer Justin Irwin said they went through a surprise inspection by the Allegheny County Health Department shortly before the start of the event. Everything met department...
Demolition of former state prison in Hempfield draws interest from 22 contractors
Twenty-two contractors want a piece of the SCI Greensburg prison demolition. Bids for the project were opened Wednesday afternoon and revealed a wide range of price estimates to remove hazardous material from the empty buildings and tear them down. With a $2 million state grant in hand to pay for...
Failed ATI contract blamed on wages, according to some United Steelworkers
A failed contract between United Steelworkers and ATI boils down to money and respect, according to some who voted against a six-year deal Monday. William “Scooter” Polczynski, a welder at Harrison’s Hot Strip Mill, said the contract wasn’t even worth looking at. “We’re working with molten steel every day and...
California woman sentenced to jail for local cryptocurrency scam
A California woman was ordered Wednesday to serve at least five months in jail for her role for an attempted scam involving cryptocurrency investments. Yamei Shi, 35, pleaded guilty in Westmoreland County to felony counts of deceptive business practices and the criminal use of a communication device as part of...
