Viewing, funeral services set for 10-year-old killed in Donegal Township
A funeral will be held this week for a 10-year-old Donegal Township boy who was stabbed to death Thursday. Hunter Meyers was spending the night at 13-year-old James C. Campbell’s house in Donegal when, police said, James stabbed Hunter multiple times in the head. Hunter was found dead in a...
New Kensington woman’s son charged in her stabbing death in Arnold
Police charged a New Kensington woman’s son in her stabbing death early Sunday evening. Diana N. Rebold, 73, was found by police in the middle of Liberty Avenue in Arnold. Police arrested Brian Johnathan Rebold, 38, of Arnold and charged with one count of criminal homicide and one count of...
Cleanup ongoing after house partially collapses in North Braddock
Demolition crews were dispatched to North Braddock’s Stokes Street on Sunday after a house partially collapsed there. The incident happened early Sunday, according to TribLive news partner WTAE. Neighbors told the news station they heard a boom before the house partially fell to the sidewalk. Neighbors were evacuated late Saturday...
Rollover crash closes portion of West Liberty Avenue in Dormont
Emergency crews responded Sunday afternoon to a crash involving multiple vehicles in Dormont. The borough’s fire department posted on social media that West Liberty Avenue was closed between Pioneer and LaSalle avenues. Motorists were advised to avoid the area. Police from several departments, firefighters and medics responded, according to TribLive...
Lower Burrell event promotes rescuing animals, showcases pets looking for homes
New Kensington’s Rick Ellis spent part of his Sunday afternoon sprawled out in Kotecki Memorial Park, lavishing love on adoptable dogs from Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley. Ellis, a volunteer at the New Kensington shelter, tussled with an Australian Cattle Dog-Beagle mix named Mogie and talked up the benefits of...
Big Brothers Big Sisters’ Summer Fest continues to growVideo
The Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Laurel Region’s third annual Summer Fest drew hundreds of people to Hempfield’s sun-drenched Twin Lakes Park on Sunday. The festival that was born out of the pandemic to replace a flagging fundraising event for the nonprofit now serves as its biggest fundraiser. Gabrielle...
Scenes from the Valley: Images captured in the Alle-Kiski Valley from July 25-31, 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 County community organization plans Arnold drug march
For years, the Arnold community has been facing issues involving drug-related deaths and acts of violence. Arnold resident Cheryl Banks hopes to provide a solution. Banks, 65, is spearheading a drug march led by Voices of Westmoreland, an organization dedicated to advocating for those living in Westmoreland County. The march,...
Alle-Kiski Valley senior citizens reap benefits of Sunny’s Community Garden in Indiana Township
Sandi Lando Welch has spent her career nourishing people’s souls. Now, the retired nonprofit leader is feeding people’s bellies, too. Welch launched Sunny’s Community Garden this spring in Indiana Township. It’s her third such initiative, following parcels in Pittsburgh’s Hill District and Manchester neighborhoods, with the goal of growing and...
Ligonier Valley Writers invite public to picnic at Unity farm
The Ligonier Valley Writers are setting a new scene for the organization’s annual picnic this year. On Aug. 11, attendees will gather under a pavilion at the Jamison Farm in Unity for a feast of potluck dishes and local literature. After holding the picnic for many years at St. Michael’s...
Pittsburgh Brewing Co. seeks DEP approval for Iron City Dock
Positive feedback from a temporary boat dock at the Pittsburgh Brewing Co. facility in East Deer has brewery officials eyeing a more permanent landing, but this time, with approval from state authorities. Brewery officials are applying for a permanent boat dock permit through the state’s Department of Environmental Protection. “The...
Fox Chapel area real estate transactions, week of Aug. 4, 2024
Aspinwall BP Brothers LLC sold property at 413 Center Ave. to APB Properties LLC for $234,423. Blawnox Estate of Harry Plusquellec Jr. sold property at 535 Fountain St. to Frank Vozza for $75,000. Etna James Olson sold property at Butler St. to Deborah and Stefano Acierno for $20,000. Harmar James...
North suburban real estate transactions, week of Aug. 4, 2024
Bellevue Frank Anthony Bonacci sold property at 606 Cliff Av to Lindsey Crumley and Dylan Lukitsch for $216,500. Bradford Woods Mitchel Zemel sold property at 25 Chestnut Road to Michael and Shannon Thomas for $975,500. Etna James Olson sold property at Butler St. to Deborah and Stefano Acierno for $20,000....
East suburban real estate transactions, week of Aug. 4, 2024
ALLEGHENY COUNTY Churchill Wilmington Savings Fund Soc FSB Tr sold property at 2331 Marbury Road to Ambunga Brigitte Mbembo for $265,000. Forest Hills Corner Lot Homes LLC sold property at 109 Bevington Road to Mary Duffy Rooney for $400,000. Amagu Homes Flips LLC sold property at 125 LeGrande Drive to...
Birds, blooms prosper at Unity nature preserve; master site plan in the wings
At least two bluebird chicks have fledged and a sea of black-eyed Susan blooms have peaked at the St. Xavier Nature Preserve along Route 30 in Unity. They’re signs of the new life that has flourished on the 248 acres since the site of a former Catholic academy and convent...
Westmoreland happenings: Brewfest, super bingo, more
Festival • Cook Township Community Center will host its third annual Backyard Brewfest from 3 to 9 p.m. Aug. 10 at the center, 1714 Route 711. Must be 21. There will be food and music. Cost: $10, in advance; $15, at the gate. Tickets: tinyurl.com/mptr5dh9. Fundraisers • Westmoreland County Blind...
The Stroller, Aug. 4, 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. National Night Out celebrations scheduled Three National Night Out celebrations are...
Harris’ vice presidential pick could be key to winning battleground state — and maybe White House
Whoever Vice President Kamala Harris selects to be her running mate might not have a major impact on voters across the country, but he or she could prove pivotal in their home state, political experts said. In the case of candidates in swing states such as Pennsylvania or Arizona, Harris’...
ShotSpotter comes under fire as Pittsburgh expands gunshot detection system
Over the past decade, Pittsburgh has sunk nearly $10 million into ShotSpotter, the most widely used gunshot-detection system in America. The controversial crime-fighting technology uses sound to quickly pinpoint gunfire, allowing
police to be rapidly deployed to crime scenes. Its makers claim it can help reduce gun violence and save...
Ligonier Township restaurant showcases large-scale collection of Erector models
Build it, and they will come. That’s proven true with a wide-ranging collection of vintage Erector set construction toys and kits on display at Ligonier Township’s Gray Goose restaurant. Trains, blimps and Ferris wheels are just some of the scale model structures built by the late Michael Kent that line...
Murrysville recreation officials, businesses look to put unique twist on community yard sale
Murrysville officials and local businesses will team up to host a community-wide yard sale this fall with a few unique twists, including a crew that will come haul away the items that don’t sell. “I think part of what stops people from doing neighborhood yard sales is the thought of,...
Verizon wireless users have longer wait than expected for outages to be resolved in Harrison, Tarentum and beyond
A widespread cell phone outage for Verizon customers in parts of the Alle-Kiski Valley is now expected to take three times as long to resolve. According to the company’s website, Verizon is aware of the issue and crews are working on a solution. On Saturday, the expected wait time was...
Zion Methodist Community Church in Buffalo hosts Fun Fest for special needs families
The rain on Saturday afternoon fit right into the four seasons theme of a Fun Fest for special needs families at Zion Methodist Community Church in Buffalo Township. “We’ll have some sunshine too,” said organizer Becky Ross. “It’s all about making these families smile.” Among the foam machine and bouncy...
From barbecue to bubbles: Residents celebrate at Delmont DazeVideo
From pork barbecue to a foam bubble play area, the beautiful weather Saturday between the morning and afternoon showers was icing on the cake for attendees at the annual Delmont Daze festival. The borough’s annual community celebration included food, live music, games, a dunking booth with town officials, a parade...
Arrest made in fatal Mount Oliver shooting
Allegheny County homicide detectives have made an arrest in connection with a fatal shooting Saturday in Mount Oliver, which police say stemmed from a fight the day before. Police were called to the 100 block of Amanda Street around 12:30 p.m. where they found Dana Burks, 49, who appeared to...
