Springdale’s girls soccer team electrifies community; group heads to state championship
Lincoln Haas just couldn’t help himself. The first grader was one of roughly 450 Acmetonia Elementary School students who lined the school’s halls Friday morning, patiently waiting for the parade of the state championship-bound high school girls soccer team to walk by their classroom. As the teachers and students waved...
Covid outbreak hits Allegheny County’s Kane center in McKeesport
Allegheny County officials said Friday that a covid-19 outbreak has hit one of its senior centers in McKeesport, infecting 11% of the residents. The outbreak at Kane Community Living Center in McKeesport began Nov. 4. Those affected have mild symptoms, said Abigail Gardner, spokeswoman for Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato....
Free wedding services offered to LGBTQ couples in Pittsburgh until Trump inauguration
When photographer Kitty Paul learned that President-elect Donald Trump was headed back to Washington, she wanted to do anything she could to help LGBTQ couples getting married. “What does this mean for a lot of us?” asked Paul, 41, of Avalon, who is part of the Pittsburgh queer community. Queer...
Latrobe woman charged in 2023 Johnstown bar owner’s death
A Latrobe woman is charged with killing a Johnstown restaurant owner in 2023. Police said Tami Shafer, 54, asked another person to call 911 on Feb. 20, 2023, to report that Lance Ross, owner of the now-closed Freight Station bar and restaurant, had fallen down a set of stairs, according...
Tarentum property tax could jump 9% next year to help fire companies
Tarentum real estate owners would see their taxes go up 9.1% in 2025 under council’s proposed budget. The $4.7 million proposed budget would raise taxes by one-half mill from the current rate of 5.48 mills. The increase is specifically targeted to benefit the borough’s three fire companies as a fire...
Allegheny Valley School District considers 1st step to improve athletic field
The clock is ticking when it comes to planned improvements at Springdale High School’s soccer field, according to Allegheny Valley School District administrators. They’re recommending the school board get started with geological and infiltration testing and a site survey for potential installation of artificial turf at the field. “Time is...
YWCA fashion show celebrates group’s 65 years of service
The YWCA Westmoreland County’s 19th Annual Girls in Pearls Fashion Show — Birthday Edition was held in October at Rizzo’s Malabar Inn in Crabtree. This event included hors d’oeuvres, a buffet dinner, dessert and a special birthday cake to celebrate the YWCA’s 65 years of empowering women and eliminating racism....
Abatement on former Colfax school in Springdale underway; demolition nears
Asbestos abatement at the former Colfax Upper Elementary School in Springdale started this week, said Jan Zastawniak, Allegheny Valley School District spokeswoman. Permits have been secured, and a plan is in place to complete the demolition after abatement, Zastawniak said. Architect Toni Canzian said the project is going according to...
What happened to Jessica Goldsworthy? Authorities say 2018 case isn’t cold ‘just yet’
On Nov. 16, 2018, Jessica Lynn Goldsworthy got into a gray four-door car with four men who were planning to rob a drug dealer in Sutersville. Two people were shot during the robbery. Goldsworthy, then 24, was never seen again. Her brothers reported her missing days later, state police Cpl....
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Morning Roundup: Bell Acres police seek man impersonating officer; T riders face closure
Here are some news items from Friday, Nov. 15, 2024. Police seek person impersonating officer Bell Acres Police are investigating reports from Wednesday of an elderly man posing as a police officer. Police were told the incident originated just outside the town, when a suspect began following the victim in...
‘Your body, my choice’: Women battle misogyny on social media since election
The phrase “your body, my choice” has spread across social media platforms in the wake of the Nov. 5 presidential election — and experts warn that the rhetoric could have lasting detrimental effects on society. It’s just one of many misogynistic — strongly prejudiced against women — comments Alicia Marva...
New Kensington becoming a sweet spot with addition of 2 new bakeries
Historically known as the “Aluminum City,” New Kensington is on a path to becoming the sweet spot of the Alle-Kiski Valley. By the end of November, the city’s downtown will have five bakeries, all within a short walk of one another. Hailey Sabot and Daisy Lamberson will open Wildflower Bakery...
The Stroller, Nov. 15, 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. Donations sought for annual...
627-home mixed-use plan proposed for Buffalo Township a clear sign of accelerating growth
A Lancaster-based firm wants to transform a slice of farmland in Buffalo Township into a town within a town, boasting more than 600 homes and about 20,000 square feet of retail space. The ambitious plan, proposed near the intersection of routes 28 and 356, reflects a seemingly insatiable appetite for...
Former Penn Hills toll collector adapts, excels in turnpike maintenance job
Lindsae Heidenreich spends her days crawling under plow trucks and skid steer loaders in a Penn Township turnpike maintenance shed, chipping away at the rust nestled in every nook and cranny. Heidenreich, 37, of Penn Hills has rust removal down to a science. Scrub down the vehicle with a degreaser,...
Eccentric and comical, the Illustrious Order of Makesmiths opens in Blawnox
Part gallery, part toy shop is the best description for the Illustrious Order of Makesmiths, a quirky new addition to Blawnox. Opened by West Deer residents Chief and Steve O’Hearn, both artists, the storefront at 334 Freeport Road welcomes visitors to find joy in professional art as well as bizarre...
Inflation Explained: With the TV industry in flux, customers see the uncertainty reflected in their bills
As traditional cable television fades and online streaming services grow in popularity, users have a common burden: rising bills. Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows almost 30 straight years of consumers paying more for cable, satellite and — since they were introduced in the late 2000s — livestream...
It was Ladies Night Out in Greensburg as businesses opened their doors for special event
The Greensburg Business and Professional Association held a Ladies Night Out Thursday night downtown. After registering, participants received a punch card for local businesses and shuttles provided rides to participating shops. There were promotions, treats, a basket raffle, cash bar and entertainment. Those who completed their punch cards were entered...
Aspinwall hosts Pittsburgh Regional Transit meeting about proposed bus line redesign
Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus riders in Aspinwall may lose access to the South Side and the Strip District, but gain stops in Lawrenceville, Bloomfield and Downtown Pittsburgh as part of a bus line redesign project. Riders would also see 20- to 30-mile trips shortened and increased direct connections to neighborhoods...
Federal judge will not stop closure of Pyrex plant in Charleroi
A federal judge on Thursday said he will not stop the closure of the Pyrex glassware plant in Charleroi, finding the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office failed to prove the company’s actions in shuttering the facility violate antitrust laws. “(W)hile the court is sympathetic to employees whose jobs might be at...
Former Tribune-Review editor ‘Jim’ Yadamec loved journalism — but his family even more
John “Jim” Yadamec was a longtime newspaper editor, sports editor and outdoors columnist for three newspapers who loved being a journalist and loved spending time with family and friends even more. “I gained a lot of respect for him. He was an excellent model of a journalist,” said Bob Broderick...
Developer of North Shore’s $740M Esplanade seeks massive tax break
The for-profit company behind the planned $740 million Esplanade development on Pittsburgh’s North Shore is asking the city, Allegheny County and Pittsburgh Public Schools for a long-term massive tax break. Canonsburg-based Piatt Companies is requesting a deal that would take nearly $54 million in property tax revenue and plow it...
Then & Now: Pittsburgh Field Club is region’s oldest sporting facility
The Pittsburgh Field Club, known for its lush greens and opulent setting, dates to the late 1800s when it was known for a sport other than golf — cricket. Established as the Pittsburgh Cricket Club in April 1882 in the Brushton-Homewood section of the city, it was reincorporated as the...
Sharpsburg adds greenery with help from volunteers at tree planting
Sharpsburg looks a little greener thanks to multiple volunteers planting trees in the borough earlier this month. More than 30 people came out to plant 25 trees on Nov. 2. The event was part of a partnership with Western Pennsylvania Conservancy, the borough and Sharpsburg Neighborhood Organization. People gathered at...
