Southwest Greensburg fire department gives college students free housing in exchange for service
Some of Michael Meyer’s fondest memories of his time at the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg were spent at the Southwest Greensburg Volunteer Fire Station. Meyer, 28, grew up in Green Tree, just outside of Pittsburgh, and started serving the Green Tree Volunteer Fire Company in 2014. He joined the...
Downtown Greensburg stores to offer incentives to shoppers on Small Business Saturday
Elsie Lampl wants to see crowded sidewalks in downtown Greensburg on Saturday, filled with residents ready to support small businesses. Created 15 years ago by American Express, Small Business Saturday is held the Saturday after Thanksgiving to generate support for locally owned stores. Downtown Greensburg shoppers will receive parking discounts...
In brief: Plum, Oakmont area news, events for the week of Nov. 25, 2024
Plum to host ‘Cinebrunch’ event Plum will host its annual Cinebrunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14 at the municipal center, 2000 Mike Thomas Way. The 2018 animated movie, “The Grinch,” will be shown. The $3 admission per person includes a donut and drink. Registration is limited...
In brief: Penn Hills and Verona area happenings, week of Nov. 25, 2024
Anti-litter award program offered for kids Environmental nonprofit Keep America Beautiful is seeking entries from children in kindergarten through sixth grade for its Litter Hawk Youth Award Program. Children are asked to complete a project sharing their hope, optimism and concerns about litter and inspire others through art, words or...
Accident that tore off Clarion County man’s arm becomes life-changing journey
Seth Apel was 12 when his right arm was torn from his body in an unthinkable farming accident. Nine years later, he says the terrifying ordeal and the subsequent reattachment of his arm at a Pittsburgh hospital turned out to be one of the best days of his life. “My...
The Stroller, Nov. 25, 2024: 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. Annual Christmas for Vets...
Morning roundup: Firefighter funeral to close Pittsburgh roads; 1 found shot in Knoxville
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Monday, Nov. 25, 2024: Funeral procession to close Pittsburgh roads Roads in Pittsburgh will be closed beginning at 8 a.m. Monday for the funeral procession and Mass for Pittsburgh fire Battalion Chief John P. Walsh. The Mass for Walsh...
Efforts underway to ensure bright holidays for troops overseas
St. Joseph High School teacher Megan Morrow leads her students not only in drawing and sculpting but in the art of community service. Teens at the Harrison school put their talents to use crafting Christmas cards to be shipped to troops deployed overseas. “I did a similar project when I...
Ralph’s Army Surplus in Monroeville set to shut its doors
While much of Monroeville changed around it, Ralph’s Army Surplus store has been a mainstay on William Penn Highway for nearly seven decades. Founded by Ralph Bonn in 1955, the one-story building offers all manner of Army surplus gear including sleeping bags, canteens, hand warmers, camo gear, mess kits and...
In brief: Herald area events for the week of Nov. 25, 2024
Light Up the Wall to include fireworks Light Up the Wall, a holiday extravaganza presented by the Aspinwall Chamber of Commerce, is scheduled from 5 to 7 p.m. Dec. 7 at the municipal lot along Commercial Avenue. Activities include horse and buggy rides, pictures with Santa, cookie decorating, ice sculptures,...
Check out these upcoming programs at the Cooper-Siegel and Sharpsburg libraries
The Cooper-Siegel Community Library and its Sharpsburg branch offer a variety of programming for visitors of all ages. To view a complete list of offerings, visit coopersiegel.librarycalendar.com. Events at both libraries are listed and can be viewed according to age group and location. Registration is required for most programs as...
After recent threats, Chartiers Valley to have increased security at schools
In light of two incidents in the past two weeks where Chartiers Valley schools were closed due to threats, district officials said Monday that there will be an additional security presence at the district’s buildings throughout the week. The district’s statement was to combat what they said were rumors and...
Scenes from the Valley: Images captured in the Alle-Kiski Valley from Nov. 14-20, 2024
Here is a weekly look at recent images captured throughout the Alle-Kiski Valley. From major news events to routine gatherings, TribLive’s “Scenes from the Valley” photo package brings to life activities and moments happening in your backyard. To have a photo considered as a “Scenes from the Valley” candidate, please...
Westmoreland park pavilion rental rates set to rise in January
Fees for reserving pavilions at Westmoreland County parks are slated for a hefty increase Jan. 1 to help support costs of operating the recreational sites. The rental fees will go up anywhere from $25 to $100, according to Dante DeCario, assistant director of county public works. He said the fee...
Morning Roundup: 2 injured when car crashes into Washington County fire station
Here are a few news items for Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024: 2 injured in Washington County crash Two women were transported to local hospitals after their vehicle crashed into a Washington County fire station on Saturday. Shortly before noon on Saturday, first responders were called to the Richeyville Volunteer Fire...
Penn Township swears in new police dog, named after longtime resident, business owner
The name of Penn Township’s new police dog may sound familiar to residents. That’s no coincidence. The canine shares the last name of resident and business owner Janet Whirlow, who donated $15,000 to help the police department purchase its next police dog. Officer Blake Danowski led Whirlow into the municipal...
‘I’m not going to continue what I’m doing forever’: Penn borough, township consider merger
When residents stumble upon a tree blocking a roadway in Penn Borough, Randy Dreistadt is the first person they call. He’s also the person who handles parking issues, clogged storm drains and rentals of the town’s park pavilion. When snow coats the borough’s roads in the winter, chances are Dreistadt...
The Stroller, Nov. 24, 2024: 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. Annual Christmas show planned...
Western Pa. experts offer tips on navigating lingering election-related tensions over holidays
The events of the Nov. 5 presidential election divided states, demographics and, in many cases, families. President-elect Donald Trump’s supporters celebrated the Republican candidate’s victory, while many who championed Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris fell into despair. With Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah and other holidays following so closely on the heels...
Pittsburgh counts on Light Up Night to polish Downtown’s reputation
Light Up Night doesn’t just mark the beginning of the holiday season in Pittsburgh. Officials say it also draws visitors to Downtown businesses and helps the Golden Triangle burnish a sometimes less-than-stellar image. Fewer people have been commuting to Pittsburgh offices since the covid-19 epidemic spurred a widespread shift to...
Sweet treats, customized art draw hundreds to Oakmont Christmas event
Kelly Shilala weighed truffles on a scale Saturday afternoon. Bill Hickey sliced fudge. But one of the biggest stars of Oakmont’s Big Hometown Christmas & Parade, which drew hundreds of visitors who packed Allegheny River Boulevard, was clearly Julie Hwostow. Hwostow drew smiles from visitors young and old as she...
Elderly man dies in Homestead house fire
A Homestead man died Saturday in the wake of a house fire on West 12th Avenue, officials said. According to Allegheny County Police, 79-year-old Ronald Jenkins was trapped on the second floor when first responders arrived at about 11:20 a.m. in the 100 block of West 12th Avenue. Firefighters got...
‘It’s a lot about family and community.’ Tradition brings crowds to fill A-K Valley streets for Christmas parade
Storm clouds and winter temperatures don’t faze Jamie Ganss. The power of tradition brings the Brackenridge woman every year to the corner of Corbet Street and Third Avenue in Tarentum to watch the Tarentum-Brackenridge Christmas Parade. Her annual ritual to kick off the holidays has generated a deeper meaning since...
East Deer woman charged with bringing unlicensed gun to airport
Allegheny County Police have charged an East Deer woman with bringing an unpermitted handgun to the main security checkpoint at Pittsburgh International Airport. Lynda R. Lee, 61, of Creighton, East Deer, was going through the U.S. Transportation Security Administration checkpoint shortly after 5 a.m. Saturday morning when officers noticed the...
Fire volunteers from multiple towns respond to Logans Ferry Heights fire
A house fire Friday night on Zandona Street in Plum prompted a large response from fire companies in neighboring communities. The fire was reported shortly before 8 p.m. on the 700 block of Zandona in the borough’s Logans Ferry Heights neighborhood. Logans Ferry Heights Fire Chief Stephen Marsh said the...
