Reports: Parent company of Kennywood, Idlewild & Soak Zone exploring sale of U.S. holdings
Western Pennsylvania’s landmark amusement and water parks — Kennywood in West Mifflin, Sandcastle Water Park in West Homestead and Idlewild & Soak Zone in Ligonier Township — may be up for sale as part of their Spanish corporate owner’s move to seek the value of all of its U.S. assets,...
Passerby thwarts robbery at Sharpsburg Dollar General, mayor says
A passerby helped to thwart a robbery Monday afternoon at the Dollar General in Sharpsburg, Mayor Kayla Portis said. Police responded shortly before 4 p.m. to a report of a robbery at the store in the 1800 block of Main Street, Portis said. A suspect ran with a duffel bag...
Just $10.5M remains of Westmoreland’s $105.3M pandemic relief allocation
Westmoreland commissioners have allocated nearly 90% of the $105.3 million in American Rescue Plan funds awarded to the county in 2022 as part of the federal government’s covid relief effort, according to a report released this month. County leaders will have until the end of this year to designate how...
Brian Kelley concert, organized by Harrison girl, to help Tarentum police establish K-9 unit
West Deer’s newest concert venue will see a big-name country music act this week to help raise money for a local cause. Country music star Brian Kelley, formerly of Florida Georgia Line, will perform Friday at No Offseason Sports’ outdoor concert stage. Kelley, now pursuing a successful solo career, had...
Indiana County woman accused of attempted homicide
An Indiana County woman is charged with attempted homicide and is accused of severely beating and stabbing a man Saturday during a domestic dispute in Conemaugh Township, state police said. The suspect, Mary Elizabeth Stuller, 60, of Clarksburg, is accused of hitting the man in the head with a glass...
Gruesome stabbing rocks quiet Arnold neighborhood
The scene early Sunday evening in Arnold could have been from a movie. In fact, Diana Rebold was known by neighbors to rent out her property on Liberty Avenue to filmmakers. On one occasion, more than 100 people — including actors playing police — crowded around the Cape Cod home,...
Verizon outages restored in Harrison, now impacting New Kensington and Plum
Verizon outages that plagued Harrison and Tarentum over the weekend have been restored, but now are being felt in New Kensington and Plum. Andy Choi, head of communications, said Verizon experienced fiber cuts on Monday that are causing additional disruptions. The network was impacted late Friday, causing limits on data,...
Doorbell camera captures fatal shooting in Mount Oliver
The Mount Oliver home’s doorbell camera caught it all. A young man approached 122 Amanda Ave. after noon Saturday, a gun magazine sticking out from the right pocket of his shorts. An older man opened the door, then took a few steps back. “Don’t ever in your life touch...
Officials confirm ID of remains found in submerged vehicle in Oakmont
Allegheny County officials on Monday confirmed that remains found July 21 inside a submerged vehicle in the Allegheny River in Oakmont are those of Janet Walsh, a Shaler woman who had been missing since 2020. Walsh’s vehicle was pulled out of the river near California Street. The county Medical Examiner’s...
Police: Greensburg woman claims to be ‘Rihanna Fenty’ during traffic stop
A Greensburg woman who police said was driving a stolen vehicle Sunday evening gave troopers six different names before they identified her through fingerprints, according to court papers. Leah L. White, 50, was pulled over on Route 22 east in Salem around 7:15 p.m. after a trooper on patrol learned...
West Deer to take comments on well pad proposal Tuesday
West Deer residents will get to weigh in on a proposed well pad project in the Gibsonia section of the township. Supervisors set a 6 p.m. Tuesday hearing date to take comments on the proposed Caro Brandon deep well project. The deep well would be located at 6075 Rittman Road,...
Hempfield breaks ground on Weatherwood Park, municipal complex projects
Three years after purchasing 43 acres from Excela Health to build a township park and municipal complex, Hempfield is breaking ground on its $16 million project. The Weatherwood Community Park and Hempfield Municipal Complex site is off Weatherwood Lane near Route 30 and Mt. Pleasant Road. It has been cleared...
In brief: Penn Hills and Verona area happenings, week of Aug. 5, 2024
Mayor welcomes ideas, complaints Mayor Pauline Calabrese wants to hear from the residents of Penn Hills. In a recent Mayor’s Message, Calabrese invited residents to meet with her to air their complaints, criticism, compliments, ideas and questions. She said it’s part of her “continued pledge to be the most transparent...
Nearly $650,000 in state funding to improve 2 Bower Hill Road intersections in Scott
State funding will assist Scott officials in upgrading traffic signal equipment at a few intersections in the township. PennDOT officials announced the township will receive just under $650,000 for traffic signal improvements to Bower Hill and Painters Run roads, and Bower Hill and Rockhill roads. The money comes from PennDOT’s...
Arnold resident accused of killing mother in stabbing attack
Neighbors on Liberty Avenue in Arnold told police they witnessed Brian Johnathan Rebold stab his mother to death early Sunday evening. Rebold, 38, of Arnold is being held in the Westmoreland County Prison without bond on one count of criminal homicide and one count of first-degree murder. Police say he...
Critics including Fetterman, UAW put Shapiro on hot seat amid VP speculation
As Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro generates national buzz as a top contender to be Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate, naysayers have been increasingly vocal in their opposition. In recent days, the first-term Democratic governor has been hailed by some as a promising vice-presidential choice who may be able to...
West Leechburg native pens trilogy of books about his international aerospace career
Most jobs don’t result in your car being destroyed by debris from an exploding rocket. But for Daniel Kovalchik, formerly of Allegheny Township, Leechburg and West Leechburg, a workday in 1997 turned tragic at Cape Canaveral, Fla., when the launch of an unmanned Delta II rocket experienced a failure, sending...
Morning Roundup: 5 injured in rollover crash in South Strabane Township
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Monday, Aug. 5: 5 injured in rollover crash in South Strabane Township Five people were injured Sunday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash in South Strabane Township. Several emergency crews, including the South Strabane Fire Department, South Strabane Township Police...
In brief: Hampton area happenings, week of Aug. 5, 2024
Hampton deer management Since the early 2000s, Hampton has implemented an archery deer management program on township -owned property. As development expands, the deer’s natural habitat is diminishing, and overpopulation has led to a rise in vehicle accidents, the potential for Lyme disease cases, and property damage. To promote community...
In brief: North Allegheny area happenings, week of Aug. 5, 2024
‘Backpack Brigade’ collection The Education Partnership is teaming up with “The Bubba Show” on Star 100.7 for the 10th annual Bazzy and Bubba Backpack Brigade. The back-to-school supply collection event is scheduled for 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 9 at Shults Ford, McCandless. The goal is to collect new...
In brief: Plum, Oakmont area news, events for the week of Aug. 5, 2024
Basket auction at John Anthony’s to benefit dog rescue A basket auction to benefit Beach Dog Rescue of Costa Maya, Mexico, will be held Aug. 8 to 16 at John Anthony’s Restaurant, 115 Center New Texas Road. The cost is $10 for 25 tickets. Tickets can be purchased during regular...
The Stroller, Aug. 5, 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. Animal Protectors seeking donations Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley is accepting...
In brief: Herald area events for the week of Aug. 5, 2024
Duquesne Light schedules power outage in parts of Aspinwall Residents should already have been notified by Duquesne Light about a scheduled power outage from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Aug. 5 — rain date will be Tuesday, Aug. 6. The area of the outage will be Western Avenue and...
4-mile trail to open soon in Leechburg, thanks to volunteers’ dedication
A 4-mile trail in Leechburg is close to opening after months of work by volunteers. The trail will link Leechburg to a series of trails that span across Armstrong County from Westmoreland to Clarion counties. Chris Ziegler, executive director of Armstrong Trails, said her organization bought Kiski Junction Railroad in...
Heat waves, dry spells have financial impacts yet to be seen by local farmers
A roller coaster summer of heat waves and dry spells is pausing business on some local farms, threatening their pocketbooks. “We’re usually open at the end of July,” said Mikayla Long of Myers Pickle Farm in Gilpin, a well-known farm and store that’s been selling locally grown produce during summer...
