Morning Roundup: Multiple victims injured after 2 shootings in Pittsburgh
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Thursday, Nov. 7: 3 injured in shooting in Pittsburgh’s Northview Heights Three people were injured after at least 20 rounds were fired during a shooting early Thursday in Pittsburgh’s Northview Heights neighborhood. Pittsburgh police said they were dispatched to...
Too young to vote, Springdale students perform civic duty in a different way
While too young to cast their own ballots in the general election, 11 Springdale High School students got a taste of civic duty as student poll workers Tuesday. “It’s definitely a unique experience,” said Zachary Reynolds, 17. “I thought it was fun.” Teacher Connor Green works with the Allegheny County’s...
The Stroller, Nov. 7, 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. Holiday art exhibit set...
Greensburg Hempfield Area Library will take budget hit as Southwest Greensburg repeals tax
Word that the Greensburg Hempfield Area Library is set to lose thousands of dollars in annual revenue was not welcome news for patrons who visited the Greensburg library Wednesday afternoon. The previous day, voters in Southwest Greensburg approved a referendum repealing a 1-mill portion of the borough’s 28-mill property tax...
Vertiports for drones proposed for Arnold Palmer Regional, Johnstown airports
Airport officials in Westmoreland and Cambria counties envision creating a facility for a drone that could deliver cargo, fly passengers or transport a patient to a hospital in an electric-powered aircraft that can take off and land vertically, just like a helicopter. “The possibilities are endless. We have all the...
Monroeville area: Art gallery opening, free Thanksgiving dinners, Rotary scholarships, more
Artist repurposes used
panels, canvases The public is invited to a free opening reception of “Leonid Shower,” an exhibit by Monroeville resident Jay Winter, from 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 9 in the Monroeville Public Library Gallery Space. A retired geologist, Winter’s artwork is inspired by the Earth and sky...
‘Overjoyed’ or ‘disgusted’? Western Pa. voters weigh in on Trump presidential victory
Philip Manns stayed up until 2 a.m. watching the election returns on TV on Tuesday, pleasantly surprised by now President-elect Donald Trump’s performance Election Day. “I was watching all night, and I was just surprised he was doing so well,” said Manns, 81, of Hempfield. “I think the pollsters all...
Passengers describe events surrounding 2022 New Year’s shooting in Rostraver
A group of four people heading to a Rostraver bar to continue ringing in 2022 was irritated to come upon a red SUV traveling slowly on Rostraver Road, Shaquala Poole testified in Westmoreland County court Wednesday. Her boyfriend at the time — Anthony Hairston — was behind the wheel of...
Pennsylvania House majority hinges on single seat in Cambria County
Control of the Pennsylvania state House has come down to a single district in Cambria County, where the fate of a “blue dog” Democrat is slowly coming into focus as thousands of ballots are counted by hand. Rep. Frank Burns, a Democrat who first won Pennsylvania’s 72nd House District in...
Westmoreland County set to review, count provisional ballots
Westmoreland County on Friday will begin counting an estimated 1,200 provisional ballots cast at the polls on Election Day. County officials said it appears nearly 83% of Westmoreland’s more than 255,000 register voters cast ballots during the November presidential election. According to unofficial totals, more than 211,000 ballots were cast....
Residential development continues in North Allegheny area
Here is a snapshot of new and ongoing residential developments within the communities of North Allegheny as of mid-October. Franklin Park Major developments under review within Franklin Park include 10 units at the Blissfield Residential Estates, with one occupied as of mid-October, according to Marci Burkhart, building zoning administrator for...
Disciplinary board suspends Pittsburgh-area lawyer with history of courting controversy
A well-known, Pittsburgh-area attorney with a history of disciplinary infractions going back 30 years has been suspended from practicing law over allegations that he failed to properly represent a client in Indiana County. The state Supreme Court Disciplinary Board recommended a nine-month suspension for attorney Milton Raiford in its report...
Trump’s victory fueled by growth in rural counties as he cuts into Democrats’ urban bases
Three factors emerged within the numbers behind Donald Trump’s victory Tuesday in Pennsylvania. Muted turnout in Philadelphia, the state’s largest city, and growing support for the former president in rural and urban centers combined to help pave the way to Trump’s victory. Also contributing was diminished backing for Vice President...
Peebles VFC receives grant, requests McCandless help for fuel costs
A grant of $500,000 will go toward expanding the station at the Peebles District Volunteer Fire Company in McCandless, thanks to an award from the state’s Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program. The grant amount represents about a quarter of the Peebles request to the RACP, for $1,921,000. The money will help...
Student-run small business provides opportunity for Chartiers Valley life skills students
This season, you can send your loved one a greeting card that has a touch of charm from life skills students at Chartiers Valley High School. Life skills teacher Buffie Faes, paraprofessional Rita Kierski and her high school life skills students have rebooted their greeting card store, just in time...
McCandless Winterfest returns to town hall
If you ever started a sentence with “that would be a good name for a snow plow,” then the fourth annual Town of McCandless Winterfest is for you. The snow-plow-naming contest will be held for up to 10 trucks at the Dec. 7 event, along with a night of lights,...
With 2nd term secured, Deluzio to reach across the aisle to GOP, but cautiously
Democratic Rep. Chris Deluzio on Wednesday vowed to reach across the aisle to work with Republicans where he could and to hold them accountable when their proposals could hurt his constituents after an election night that saw the GOP take control of the White House and the U.S. Senate. Control...
Oakmont police ask residents to lock vehicles after uptick in car burglaries, thefts
Oakmont police have put out yet another announcement for residents to lock their cars when they’re not in use. “Recently, we’ve had a rash of car burglaries and car thefts,” said Oakmont police officer Emory Stofferahn. “The main reason behind that is people aren’t locking their cars.” He said that...
5 key moments that shaped the presidential race and a Trump victory
Donald Trump’s decisive win Tuesday night over Kamala Harris represents a profound realignment of the American electorate, giving Republicans a blueprint for future victories and Democrats enough cause for soul searching to last a presidential term. Trump gained ground in almost every district and demographic, storming back to the White...
‘We need to hear their stories’: Seton Hill to host Holocaust education conference for K-12 teachers
Seton Hill will host a conference next week to support local educators teaching the Holocaust. Scheduled for Sunday through Wednesday, the conference will focus on telling the stories of individuals involved in the Holocaust, said James Paharik — director of the university’s National Catholic Center of Holocaust Education. The center...
Democrat Pisciottano defeats Republican Dintini to replace retiring Brewster in state Senate
A Democrat Pennsylvania State House member will step over to the state Senate to replace the retiring Jim Brewster in the 45th Senatorial District. With more than 99% all precincts in that district reporting, Nick Pisciottano, a two-term state representative, won the seat over Republican newcomer Jennifer Dintini, receiving 53%...
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...
Westmoreland happenings: Turkey dinner, book sale, omelet breakfast
Art • The Loyalhannon Spinners Guild will host a free display of some of its finished works and the raw fleece and tools used to get wool ready for spinning through Nov. 14 during regular operating hours at the Greensburg Hempfield Area Library, 237 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Greensburg. Membership in...
Proposed Plum budget carries no property tax increase after hike last year
Plum property owners would see no change in their borough property tax bills under a proposed $26.3 million 2025 budget, finance director Michael Whitico told council during a presentation last week. The tax rate was increased by nearly 40%, from 4.78 mills in 2023 to 6.63 mills in 2024, which...
Inflation explained: Utility costs driven by war, climate change and regulatory incentives
Pennsylvanians, who live in one of America’s most productive states for natural gas extraction, have seen their utility bills climb despite that ample supply. Experts say the fault lies in the trio of international energy demand, infrastructure investment and the jump in inflation during and after the covid pandemic. “Natural...
