Historical society rebuilding ‘log skyscraper’ at Hanna’s Town
Workers at Historic Hanna’s Town are rebuilding part of Westmoreland County’s colonial history, stacking two-century-old, 20-foot-long logs to give new life what the county historical society is calling its “log skyscraper.” “It’s unusual (for log houses) because the first-floor ceiling is 10 feet tall. It looks like we are constructing...
Franklin Regional students ‘discover dairy’ by adopting a Holstein calf
A classroom pet isn’t always a workable scenario for an elementary school teacher. But when that pet can help students learn across several school subjects, the decision is a lot easier. That’s how Brienne May’s fifth-grade science class at Franklin Regional Intermediate School found themselves adopting a 100-pound Holstein calf...
St. Patrick’s Day gatherings continue in Oakland (but not on roofs) after mishap that injured 16
Music was bumping and St. Patrick’s Day celebrations were underway once again on Semple Street in Oakland on Saturday — the day after a porch roof collapsed at an off-campus house there near the University of Pittsburgh, sending 16 young adults to the hospital. Music is bumping here on Semple...
Revelers pack Pittsburgh Brewing Co. in East Deer for St. Patrick’s Day celebration
Around 2,500 people spent their Saturday enjoying live music, food trucks and countless cups of green beer at the Pittsburgh Brewing Co. complex in East Deer, making it far and away the largest St. Patrick’s Day festival in the Alle-Kiski Valley. The event, dubbed the Irish City Celebration, lasted from...
Pittsburgh police arrest suspect in Middle Hill shooting that critically wounded woman
Pittsburgh police have charged a city woman in connection with a shooting Saturday morning that critically injured another woman in the city’s Middle Hill neighborhood. Police arrested Lina Scott, 32, of Pittsburgh. Police said they received a ShotSpotter alert in the 2600 block of Centre Avenue around 9:45 a.m. Officers...
Nice weather makes for pleasant experience at Pittsburgh’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Well over 100,000 people were expected to turn out Saturday morning for Pittsburgh’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The temperature, in the 60s — the warmest it’s been in several years — made for pleasant viewing. The city’s parade, one of the largest in the nation, started more than 150...
Lower Burrell goes green for 5th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade
This year’s Lower Burrell St. Patrick’s Day Parade had more participants, more candy and, toward the tail end, more rain than ever before. But gloomy skies didn’t keep hundreds of spectators clad in green from lining Leechburg Road for the city’s fifth annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration. The parade kicked...
Pedestrian fatally struck by vehicle in East Allegheny
Pittsburgh police are investigating a fatal vehicle crash that killed a pedestrian early Saturday morning in the East Allegheny neighborhood. Police from Zone 1 were called to the scene, the intersection of East Ohio Street and East Street, at about 2 a.m. A man was found in the roadway with...
Diversity on display at Fox Chapel Area Multicultural Night
An event that started two decades ago at Fox Chapel Area High School to showcase Indian culture has evolved into a way to embrace the diversity of all district students. Born from the DESI Club’s early 2000’s event featuring Indian dance, food and music, Multicultural Night is an annual celebration...
Portion of Rachel Carson Trail, amid Indiana Township watershed, nearing preservation status
When Mark Eyerman started walking on the Rachel Carson Trail through Indiana Township in the 1990s, it wasn’t uncommon to be alone in the woods. “It was at least two or three years before I saw another person on my walks,” said Eyerman, who today is the trail manager for...
The Stroller, March 15, 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. Let us know about...
Brush fire season comes in like a lion
Josh Wiegand already has had enough of Pennsylvania’s early wildfire season — and it’s only beginning. As chief of West Deer Volunteer Fire Company No. 3, he has responded to five large brush fires in just the past week, with this week’s warmup creating conditions ripe for wildfires. “There is...
Brackenridge’s garbage collection bill to increase 7.7%, with another hike anticipated next year
Brackenridge residents are going to be paying more for garbage collection. Council is increasing the fee by $5, to $70 per quarter. That’s about a 7.7% hike. Borough officials said the increase isn’t due to any unforeseen change in the contract with Adamik Refuse, its trash contractor. But they said...
Dogs take part in Dog Snow Day at Boyce Park
Dogs and their owners took part Friday in Dog Snow Day at Boyce Park ski slopes, where furry friends were able to go off leash to frolic, fetch and meet new friends on the snow....
Mt. Pleasant Area swim teams get heroes’ welcome after coming home state champs
Residents welcomed the Mt. Pleasant Area High School girls and boys swim teams as they celebrated their victory in the Pennsylvania State 2A team championships on Friday, March 14, 2025. This marks the girls team’s third consecutive state title and the boys team’s first-ever state championship....
Irwin appliance store staying in town
Rosendahl’s Appliance Center, a fixture in downtown Irwin for decades, is staying in town. Rosendahl’s will not have to move far at the end of the month when its lease expires for the space on the first floor of the Irwin Borough Building at 424 Main St. That’s because it’s...
Porch roof collapse in Oakland sends revelers crashing onto people below; at least 16 hospitalized
At least 16 young adults were hospitalized after a porch roof collapsed Friday afternoon at an off-campus house in Oakland near the University of Pittsburgh, creating a chaotic scene during a St. Patrick’s Day weekend celebration. Witnesses told TribLive there were about 20 students on the roof of a porch...
Judge imprisons Moon man for role in distributing ‘staggering’ amount of drugs
Carrying a Marshalls shopping bag stuffed with cash, Kijana Lowe left his Moon residence on the morning of Nov. 13, 2021, according to a federal affidavit. He drove to a Motel 6 in Coraopolis, parked his rental car near the motel entrance and flashed his headlights. A male met him,...
New Kensington man accused of assaulting another man with a baseball bat
A New Kensington man remains behind bars after, police say, he beat another man with a baseball bat, sending him to the intensive care unit. Brian Douglas Mikesell, 50, was charged with two counts of felony aggravated assault and a misdemeanor count of possessing an instrument of crime. Mikesell was...
Police say Adamsburg man made calls from prison in attempt intimidate witness
An Adamsburg man accused of involvement in a drive-by shooting this month was charged Friday on state police accusations that he made repeated phone calls from the Westmoreland County Prison, asking a witness not to attend to his preliminary hearing, according to court papers. Troopers also said Nino S. Manno,...
Missing 63-year-old New Derry man found deceased
A New Derry man reported missing last month was found dead Friday, according to Westmoreland County Coroner Tim Carson. A search and rescue team found John J. Dofollo, 63, just before 11:30 a.m. in a Conemaugh River tributary in Derry Township. Carson said Dofollo’s death is not suspicious. His cause...
Students in North Hills school districts continue to organize against hate ahead of upcoming conference
Students throughout Pittsburgh’s North Hills have persisted in organizing events and countering hate in their communities as they prepare to convene for a conference later this month at Acrisure Stadium with more than two dozen schools. The event is a follow-up to last October’s Eradicate Hate Global Summit in Pittsburgh,...
Man held for court on charges in connection with Mt. Pleasant area chase
Attempted homicide and related charges were held for further prosecution Friday in connection with a Mt. Pleasant Township chase among three men during which four shots were reportedly fired. Tony Snyder testified that he was working on a car in the driveway of a Bridgeport Street home at 11 a.m....
2 plead guilty to Arnold drive-by shooting, high-speed police chase through several A-K Valley towns
Two Pittsburgh residents pleaded guilty Friday to their role in a drive-by shooting more than two years ago in Arnold. The incident ended with a high-speed chase through part of the Alle-Kiski Valley and a collision with a police vehicle. Tishan Lowe Jr., 33 and Imani Patterson, 27, were charged...
Mall walking group fills need for activity, camaraderie for Alle-Kiski Valley seniors
Joy Gezo has been walking at the Pittsburgh Mills mall since it opened 20 years ago. Over the years, she and her husband, Larry, have developed friendships and relationships with other mall walkers who otherwise might be complete strangers. The group has grown to about 25 retirees in their 60s,...
