Western PA Local News category, Page 42
Parents arrested after child falsely reports dad as dead to 911
Two Charleroi parents were arrested over the weekend after one of their children called 911 to falsely report their father had died. Instead, police said, they discovered a filthy home without running water. Jackson Alexis, 40, and Roldy Noel, 27, of Charleroi were arrested this weekend and are being charged...
Alcoa plans to sell off 10 former facilities for use as data centers
Alcoa, the Pittsburgh-based aluminum giant, intends to sell 10 of its closed or curtailed sites for use as data centers. Alcoa CEO Bill Oplinger announced the sell-off Tuesday at the BMO Global Metals, Mining and Critical Minerals Conference in Florida. Of the 10 facilities going on the market, “we think...
New Kensington man accused of assaulting, fathering baby with teen waives criminal charges
A New Kensington man already in jail waived his preliminary hearing on charges stemming from an incident where, authorities say, he assaulted and fathered a child with a teenager. Burnell Johnson, 27, waived to court charges of statutory sexual assault, corruption of minors and indecent assault of a person younger...
Aspinwall Presbyterian Church members, friends say farewell to retired pastor
Members of Aspinwall Presbyterian Church celebrated the end of an era with the retirement of the Rev. Scott Hill. Hill, 65, has led the flock at the Center Avenue church for about 10 years; he was in his 36th year of ministry. His final service was Feb. 15. Hill plans...
14th Quartermaster members killed in 1991 Scud attack honoredVideo
Barbara Keough of North Huntingdon still keeps her son’s uniform, his medals and his Purple Heart — tangible reminders of a life cut short 35 years ago. Her son, 22-year-old Frank Keough, was one of 13 members of the 14th Quartermaster Detachment killed during the Feb. 25, 1991, Scud missile...
Carlow, Promise Center launch literacy tutoring initiative in Homewood
Carlow University and the Promise Center of Homewood have launched a joint literacy tutoring initiative for children in Homewood. The after-school program was developed over several months by Carlow’s College of Education and Social Work in partnership with The Promise Center, Carlow officials said. It will focus on reading skills,...
Single-lane closures for bridge work will begin Monday on Route 119
Single-lane restrictions will go into place starting Monday on Route 119 between the New Stanton and Youngwood exits, according to PennDOT officials. Crews will be repairing deteriorated bridge areas and beam ends. The single-lane restriction is expected to remain in place until late March. The work is part of a...
Brick House Chic Boutique moving from Tarentum to Oakmont
A Tarentum shop that specialized in plus-sized clothing has found a new home. Brick House Chic Boutique will open March 13 in Oakmont, at 436 Allegheny River Blvd. Owners and cousins Anna Mayhood and Kristen Farringer said moving was beyond their control but did not elaborate. The shop closed in...
Plum School District dispels notion of reduced school nurse staffing
Full-time school nurses will continue to be present in all of Plum’s schools, the district says. Despite some online concern about the district’s staffing levels, Superintendent Rick Walsh said he’s committed to maintaining nurses at each school. Each of the five district schools has a certified school nurse in addition...
Rodent infestation closes Ollie’s location in GreensburgVideo
The Greensburg Ollie’s Bargain Outlet has been shut down because of a rodent infestation, according to the state Department of Agriculture. A Tuesday inspection report showed there was evidence of rodent activity in multiple areas of the store. There were excess droppings and urine found, wrote the inspector from the...
Sly Fox Brewing officially closes South Side pub
Sly Fox Brewing’s pub location on Pittsburgh’s South Side is officially closed. In a Facebook announcement posted Tuesday, Sly Fox said even though it was “encouraged by the continued development of The Highline,” which is where the location was located, “evolving market conditions and performance trends made it difficult to...
Pittsburgh astronaut says his medical event triggered NASA crew’s early return from space
NASA astronaut and Pittsburgh area native Mike Fincke revealed Wednesday he was the one who needed medical attention that required SpaceX Crew-11’s early return in January. In a statement posted to NASA’s website, Fincke said that on Jan. 7, he experienced “a medical event that required immediate attention” while aboard...
Carnegie Carnegie highlights Community Wellness Station
Welcome to the Community Wellness Station at Carnegie Carnegie. Open to all, our station provides a variety of tools focused on prevention, education and connection. This includes a variety of essential items, such as reproductive health supplies, menstrual products, diapers, newborn clothing and basic hygiene items. We also offer warming...
Morning Roundup: Credit card scam probed at Shaler Giant Eagle; 1 injured in Fayette County fire
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Thursday, Feb. 26: Parking lot credit card scam investigated at Shaler Giant Eagle Shaler police are looking into reports that four men solicited donations Monday at the Butler Plank Road Giant Eagle parking lot in Shaler. TribLive news parter...
9 Greensburg Salem High School students vie for ‘Mr. GS’ title in annual pageant fundraiser
Nine Greensburg Salem High School students will compete next month in a pageant raising money for the district’s student activities fund. This is the eighth year the district has held the “Mr. GS” competition. The show will open with an introduction video and a group dance before competitors face off...
The Stroller, Feb. 26, 2026: 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. Winter festival planned in...
Birdville Troop welcomes new Eagle Scouts
Scout News Birdville Troop 186 Birdville Scout Troop 186 recently honored three new Eagle Scouts, recipients of the highest rank in Scouting, at the troop’s 68th annual Eagle Awards Banquet at Patterson Hall, Most Blessed Sacrament Worship Site, in Harrison. They are Andrew Karmazin, Alexander Godinez, and Keegan Babinsack. Andrew,...
Computer science majors and professors grapple with AI advancements
These are not your father’s computer science students. And for good reason. To find a job in the fast-growing, fast-moving field, college graduates are required to possess more than simple coding skills and the ability to troubleshoot. Artificial intelligence is driving a demand for a more advanced, polished graduate who...
Steel City Pediatric Dentistry removes the ‘scary’ along with the plaque
Do you like going to the dentist? Many adults don’t, often due to uncomfortable memories from their childhood experiences in the dentist’s chair. So when it’s time to take their own children to a dental checkup, parents sometimes struggle to help their kids cope with feelings of fear or resistance....
Sharpsburg-Aspinwall Rotary: ‘Service Above Self’ club marks a century of aid
Members of the Sharpsburg-Aspinwall Rotary Club have worked for a century — mostly behind the scenes — to make the Lower Valley a better place. From donations of playground equipment, Free Little Libraries, dictionaries for elementary students and medical supplies, Rotary members are quiet philanthropists who seek to benefit the...
New indoor golf simulator lounge eyes March opening in Indiana Township
It’s always perfect weather to hit the links at a soon-to-open indoor golf simulator in Indiana Township. Swing 412 is scheduled to launch in March with 500-plus virtual high-tech golf games for all ages. The venue is for those interested in improving their game, learning golf play or just looking...
Leetsdale welcomes new administrative assistant, latest addition to borough office
Leetsdale officials have hired a longtime banker as their newest administrator. Council voted 6-0 on Feb. 12 to hire Danielle Jarrett-Flickner of Moon Township as the borough’s full-time administrative assistant. Councilman Roger Nanni was absent. Jarrett-Flickner was selected out of several candidates. She has about 40 years of experience in...
Sewickley, Divine Redeemer Parish officials to again debate Herbst House’s future
Sewickley and Divine Redeemer Parish officials once again will debate the future of a former convent and Catholic school. An evidentiary hearing is set for 6:30 p.m. March 26 at the borough building. The hearing is expected to resolve a legal dispute that the parish did not get a chance...
Westmoreland happenings: Prayer breakfast, meetings, bingos, more
Fundraisers • St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church, Greensburg, will sponsor a bingo at 1 p.m. March 1 at the church, 624 E. Pittsburgh St. Doors open at noon. Cost: $10, includes four bingo cards and a chance for a door prize. Food, drinks and extra bingo cards will be sold...
Family, creative career, cooking, skiing, hot yoga nourish soul of O’Hara resident
Chatting about life in Pittsburgh is one of Christopher R. Evans’ favorite topics. “I’ve lived here my whole life,” said Evans of O’Hara. Evans, 51, grew up in what he describes as “storybook” Churchill and previously resided in Shadyside and Fox Chapel. He moved to O’Hara three years ago and...
