Murrysville council axes proposal for vacant property registry
Murrysville council will not move ahead with a proposed ordinance establishing a registry for vacant properties. Murrysville Chief Administrator Michael Nestico said a draft copy of the ordinance began circulating in early November, and the municipality received significant feedback about the proposal, which would have established a fee schedule for...
Murrysville hears pitch for stormwater fee to help fund state-mandated projects
The management and control of stormwater in Pennsylvania has become more heavily regulated in the past two decades. In towns with a municipal separate storm sewer system, known as MS4, compliance with those regulations has continued to increase in cost. State environmental officials require MS4 permit-holders to meet annual goals...
Murrysville rezones private property designated as ‘public lands’ in the ’80s
Murrysville officials voted this month to rezone a 3-acre, privately owned property near Hills Church Road and Carriage Circle after an investigation revealed the land had been incorrectly designated as public for decades. The rezoning brings the parcel in line with its residential surroundings. The effort began in early fall...
Morning Roundup: 2 Pittsburgh firefighters injured battling row house blaze; injuries, arrest in South Side stabbing
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Monday, Nov. 17: 2 Pittsburgh firefighters injured battling row house blaze Two Pittsburgh firefighters were injured early Monday while battling a blaze in Pittsburgh’s Hazelwood neighborhood. Officials told TribLive news partner WTAE the firefighters were treated at the scene...
Lawmaker wants to give towns the ability to clamp down on irresponsible e-bike drivers
E-bikes have been nothing but a pain in Arnold, says Mayor Shannon Santucci. With e-bike riders zipping down the middle of the street, or not following road rules, Arnold is at a crossroads of what it can and can’t do to enforce rules for the motorized bikes. “There’s so many...
Harrison Township Manager Amy Rockwell honored for municipal leadership
Harrison Township Manager Amy Rockwell is among the best in the state for municipal management. That’s according to news platform City & State, which honored Rockwell with its annual 50 Over 50 award for leaders who have made an impact in government, business or public service. “This award is a...
The Stroller, Nov. 17, 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. Toy collection to benefit...
Westmoreland casino marks 5th anniversary as local officials tout community impact
It was not exactly a roll of the dice when Live Casino Pittsburgh opened five years ago at Westmoreland Mall in Hempfield. The small-scale casino was envisioned by state lawmakers to bring additional tax dollars into the state coffers. For county leaders, it was expected to enhance local tourism, and...
Shaler Area program offers educational experience for preschoolers, older students
Editor’s note: The following story was submitted for the Shaler Area Student Section, a collaboration between TribLive and The Oracle, the student newspaper of Shaler Area High School. The preschool program at Shaler Area High School is a unique experience. High school students act as the instructors alongside child development...
O’Hara native travels the country collecting baseball-themed bobbleheads
Tom Iurlano was 5 when his late aunt Margaret Tomko treated him to a Pittsburgh Pirates baseball game at Forbes Field in Oakland. He came home with a souvenir he still holds dear and keeps on display in his O’Hara home. “She bought me a L.A. Dodgers bobblehead,” said Iurlano...
In brief: Happenings across the Shaler Journal area
Shaler plans Lite Up Night Shaler’s annual Lite Up Night will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, at Shaler North Hills Library and Shaler Area Middle School on Mt. Royal Boulevard. There will be a parade on Mt. Royal followed by the tree lighting at 4:45 p.m....
At the library: Here are some upcoming programs at Northland Public Library
Speaker to share strategies
for parents of disabled children Northland Public Library, 300 Cumberland Road, McCandless, is hosting a session on “Parenting for Different Needs: Supporting Children With Physical or Intellectual Disabilities” from 6 to 7 p.m. Dec. 4. Raising a family member with special medical needs can require extra...
High-ranking cop in Allegheny County DA’s office arrested in domestic violence case
An assistant chief in the investigations unit of the Allegheny County District Attorney’s Office was charged last week with breaking into the home of a colleague he previously dated and assaulting her. Richard McDonald, 56, of Oakdale, is charged with burglary, simple assault, harassment and recklessly endangering another person. A...
Man found shot on Pittsburgh’s Webster Avenue dies at hospital
A man died after being found shot in a street Sunday evening in Pittsburgh’s Middle Hill neighborhood, near Bedford Dwellings, according to Pittsburgh Public Safety. Police responded after a report of shots fired in the 2400 block of Webster Avenue was received shortly after 6 p.m. The man, found down...
Pitt students lose their hair in St. Baldrick’s fundraiser for childhood cancer research
If Allie Voss liked running her fingers through her boyfriend’s hair, she’s gonna be out of luck for a while. Her guy is Marko Rudek, 19, a 2024 Penn-Trafford graduate who’s now a sophomore at the University of Pittsburgh. He was among those who got their hair buzzed Sunday in...
Murrysville horse rescue ranch raises funds and festive spirits
There was some horsing around Sunday afternoon at the Pleasant Valley Rescue Ranch in Murrysville. The ranch serves as a foster home, orphanage, retirement home and palliative care retreat for unwanted horses and ponies, regardless of age, breed or condition. A team of volunteers and ranch owner Rachelle Rizzo hosted...
1 dead after fatal car accident in Fawn
A Frazer man is dead after a car accident Saturday night in Fawn. Scott Bajack, 27, was pronounced dead on the scene in the 1300 block of Millerstown Road, according to a report from the Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office. The incident occurred shortly after 9:15 p.m., the report said....
1 dead after Derry Township shooting
One man is dead after a report of shots fired at a Derry Township home Saturday evening. Ryan Huinker, 28, died after the incident at 1020 James St., Westmoreland County Coroner Tim Carson told TribLive Saturday night. The incident drew a large police presence with Pennsylvania State Police and Latrobe...
Alle-Kiski Senior Citizen News – Nov. 16, 2025
Armstrong County Senior Centers The Senior Centers in Apollo, Leechburg and Freeport are closed until further notice. ^ Avonmore Center for Active Adults Tuesdays and Thursdays: 10 a.m., cards and games. The center is on Railroad Avenue. Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays. Details: 724-697-4014. East Vandergrift Center for...
The Stroller, Nov. 16, 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. Free groceries available for...
Changing times prompt ballistic gear upgrade for ambulance crews
The shooting death of Brackenridge police Chief Justin McIntire in 2023 continues to shape the way local emergency personnel operate. Eureka Community Ambulance in Tarentum and Citizens Hose EMS in Harrison are ramping up ballistic protection as a direct result of the McIntire ambush, Eureka Chief Brad James said. “It’s...
MAWC seeks funds to fix century-old underground arch in Scottdale
The Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County is seeking $1 million in aid from the state to make repairs to a century-old underground brick arch that allows the flow of sewage through Scottdale. The small 4-foot arch, which authority engineer Dan Schmitt described as similar to an aqueduct, was discovered shortly...
Former national archivist has new role exploring presidential leadership
A North Huntingdon native who was the national archivist until she was removed by President Donald Trump in February has found a new role leading an initiative that will explore lessons in leadership from American presidents. Colleen Shogan, who led the National Archives and Records Administration from May 2023 until...
Are buy now, pay later options worth it? Western Pa. weighs in
It’s hard to miss the buy now, pay later options becoming more common on the checkout pages of online stores, both large retailers like Amazon and Walmart, and small local businesses. Buy now, pay later is exactly what it sounds like. Similar to layaway programs, buy now, pay later sites...
Westmoreland happenings: Big band holiday fundraiser, blood drive, meetings, more
Fundraiser • A Sinatra Big Band Holiday Celebration to benefit Westmoreland Performing Arts will be at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21, at Live Casino Greensburg, Route 30, Hempfield. Doors open at 6:30 and dinner will be at 7 p.m. Cost: $75, includes Italian buffet dinner, dessert and dancing. Menu: chicken...
