Former CEO of Mutual Aid EMS said resignation was related ‘directly to issues within the workplace’
Gene Komondor said in a statement released Thursday that he resigned as CEO from Mutual Aid EMS for workplace-related issues, not personal reasons as asserted in a news release distributed by the ambulance agency this week. “While my decision to resign was, in fact, highly personal, I did not resign...
Monroeville area: Catholic schools week, walk with a doc, bingo, more
Email news briefs and event listings to pvarine@triblive.com or bpoole@triblive.com. Catholic Schools Week activities Divine Mercy Academy will kick off Catholic Schools Week Jan 27-31 with a student mass at 11 a.m. Jan. 26 at Christ the Divine Shepherd Church, 245 Azalea Drive in Monroeville. An open house will from...
Riverview School Board discusses opening district to nonresident students
The Riverview School Board is considering welcoming tuition students to the district for the first time in more than 20 years. While the idea remains in its infancy, the discussion began when board members started the review of a board policy that covers the eligibility of nonresident students. The current...
Man gets 15 to 40 years for shooting Pittsburgh police officer
A Pittsburgh man will serve 15 to 40 years in prison after pleading guilty to shooting a city police officer two years ago in Mount Oliver. Julian Reese-Krasausky, 23, pleaded guilty to aggravated assault of a law enforcement officer on Thursday before Allegheny County Common Pleas Judge Randal B. Todd....
Crafters use Monroeville library’s MakerLab to showcase their talents
A variety of unique pieces, all created in the Monroeville Public Library’s MakerLab, will be featured during an exhibit next month. “Library MakerLab Creations” runs from Feb. 1-25 in the library’s Gallery Space. The show will feature a variety of unique pieces, all created in the MakerLab by local artisans...
Shrinking council could be an option for Freeport amid retention issues
Two members of Freeport’s depleted council have expressed interest in shrinking the body from seven to five members. Council President Rick Fennell and Councilwoman Kimberly Barr mulled the idea during an informal feedback session Tuesday night. “It’s a conversation worth having, is all I’m saying,” Barr said. A voting meeting...
Man escapes injury in Route 28 vehicle rollover
A 25-year-old Tarentum man escaped injury during a one-vehicle crash along Route 28 late Wednesday, authorities said. Marquis Velez crashed his Ford Fusion just before 10:25 p.m. near the Tarentum exit ramp. State police said Velez was traveling south when he jerked the steering wheel and caused the vehicle to...
Pittsburgh Parking Authority lifts residency requirement for some employees
The Pittsburgh Parking Authority on Thursday eliminated a requirement that its garage attendants and enforcement officers live within the city in an effort to bolster recruitment and retention as the authority struggles to maintain its staffing levels. Those workers still are required to reside within Allegheny County. Candidates who live...
Murrysville area: AAUW member earns national award, nature hikes, Lunar New Year celebration and more
Email news briefs and event listings to pvarine@triblive.com. AAUW member receives national award Murrysville American Association of University Women member Judith Johnson has been named the 2024 AAUW Named Gift Honoree Award recipient. Johnson has been a member of the Murrysville chapter for more than 50 years, including president in...
Plum School District preparing for $4.3M in work at middle school this summer
Renovation work is proposed to begin this summer at Plum Middle School. The school board is expected to vote Jan. 28 to approve paying The Hayes Design Group-Architects $170,600 for design and engineering services toward work totaling $4.3 million. The district is beginning renovations at its middle school while working...
14-year-old dies days after being shot by older brother
A 14-year-old boy died three days after being accidentally shot in the face by his 16-year-old brother earlier this month in East Liberty, authorities reported Thursday. Carmello Mosley died on Jan. 7 at UPMC Presbyterian hospital, according to the Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office. Jordan Mosley, Carmello’s brother, remained in...
North Allegheny Lacrosse group to hold free clinics
For youth interested in learning the nuts and bolts of lacrosse, North Allegheny Youth Lacrosse is set to hold three free clinics beginning in January. The clinics, which will be held at the North Park Sports Complex, are open to kindergartners through eighth graders in North Allegheny School District. Private...
Jeannette implements text message program to share city information
Jeannette residents can now sign up for the city’s new text message program that was approved by council this month. Anyone who wants to join should email their name and cell phone number to abeneke@cityofjnt.com. Those who sign up will start getting messages once the system is in place. Council...
Woodland Hills School District names new superintendent
Woodland Hills School District’s school board on Wednesday voted to appoint Joe Maluchnik as the district’s next superintendent. He’ll replace Dan Castagna, who in departed in October after being hired as superintendent of Chartiers Valley School District. Maluchnik for the last four years has led the nearby Wilkinsburg School District....
Work underway for development of former Monsour Medical Center site in Jeannette
More details are expected to be released publicly in the coming months related to a long-awaited proposed development at the former Monsour Medical Center property in Jeannette. Mayor Curtis Antoniak hinted at the potential movement during a council meeting last week. “This is a big one. Don Tarosky Jr. has...
New Alexandria man files suit against state police related to 2023 arrest
Two versions of the same incident have emerged in court papers filed by state police and a man they arrested in Unity two years ago. In a lawsuit filed in federal court in Pittsburgh this month, Denton Krapf, 48, of New Alexandria claims that three state troopers used excessive force...
Richland Township honors retired fire chief
Richland supervisors honored the recently retired chief of the Richland Township Volunteer Fire Department during their meeting Wednesday evening. Jim Kelly served as the department chief for 15 years, opting to retire in 2024 after 28 years of service. Richland Manager Brian O’Malley thanked Kelly for his “dedication and devotion”...
Hempfield lawyer announces campaign for county judge
Hempfield attorney Matt Schimizzi on Wednesday announced his candidacy for a seat on Westmoreland County’s Court of Common Pleas. Schimizzi, 41, is making his second run for a judicial post after finishing third in both the Democratic and Republican primaries in 2019, in what was among the expensive local judicial...
Workout class, spaghetti dinner slated to support Penn Township mom diagnosed with breast cancer
When Justine Holmes has a tough day raising her 8-month-old daughter, Bella Jo, she looks to the example of her cousin-in-law, Stefanie Cortazzo. Cortazzo of Penn Township is a stay-at-home mom to five boys, ranging from ages 3 to 16. She’s never missed one of their sporting events, Holmes said...
The Stroller, Jan. 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. Valentine Snowball planned for...
Law firm excited to take over iconic Pittsburgh billboard
Law firm Pond Lehocky is hoping to make itself better known to Pittsburghers, taking over a massive billboard overlooking the city from atop Mount Washington. The new ad replaced Iron City Beer on the well-known billboard earlier this week. “We see it as an honor to have our name on...
North Huntingdon fire crews work to douse flames at Otis Drive fire
A number of North Huntingdon’s seven fire departments worked Wednesday night to douse the flames that ripped through a home along the township’s Otis Drive. Firefighters were dispatched to the 1400 block of Otis around 7:40 p.m. according to a Westmoreland County 911 dispatcher. No injuries were immediately reported, according...
Investigation into Hempfield high school basketball coach continues, assistant coach fills in
Hempfield Area School District will continue to compensate high school basketball coach and guidance counselor Bill Swan more than $90,000 as it investigates a complaint against him. Swan has been placed on paid administrative leave from his coaching and guidance counselor positions as the district investigates the allegation — which...
McCandless police chief graduates from FBI Academy
A yellow brick means a lot to McCandless police Chief Ryan Hawk, as it signifies his successful completion of training at the FBI National Academy. Hawk is part of the 292nd graduating class of the academy, located in Quantico, Va., where he trained for 10 weeks. Only he and one...
Which products contain Red 3, the dye now banned by the FDA?
Cookies, concoctions and candies like Dubble Bubble could be in double trouble after the Food and Drug Administration announced a ban of Red. No. 3 food dye . The dye gives some foods, beverages and medications its cherry-red color. Its use is banned for more than three decades after the...
