‘This stands out for us,’ Butler Memorial Hospital president says of treating Trump after shooting
Butler Memorial Hospital’s president was at a bridal shower when President Donald Trump was shot at a loal campaign rally. Karen Allen left the shower and rushed to Butler Memorial. Her colleagues were treating Trump. The hospital was locked down “Nobody was allowed to come in — nobody was allowed...
Rep. Mike Kelly recounts diving to cover Marc Fogel’s mother at Trump rally
When U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly heard the gunshots Saturday at the Butler Farm Show complex, he knew he had to protect 95-year-old Malphine Fogel, who was sitting next to him. Not 30 minutes earlier, Fogel had enjoyed a brief audience with former President Donald Trump to discuss the plight of...
Pittsburgh hearing on property taxes puts focus on ‘broken’ system
Regular state-mandated property reassessments would provide school districts with more predictable revenue streams from property taxes and ensure all property owners pay no more than their fair share, experts and local officials said Monday. During a Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Policy Committee hearing in the Allegheny County Courthouse, officials urged lawmakers...
Pittsburgh Vegan Expo hosts summer festival in Bethel Park
By reputation, Pittsburgh seems to be a meat-and-potatoes kind of town. These days, though, plenty of people are sticking with the potatoes and forgoing the meat. And milk and cheese, for that matter. Amy Cottrill, who originated the Pittsburgh Vegan Festival back before very many folks knew what “vegan” meant,...
Friends of David Dutch, Marine veteran injured at Trump rally, pray for his recovery
The mood inside the Lower Burrell American Legion post changed in a heartbeat Sunday morning. That’s when word reached them that one of their own, Marine veteran David Dutch, 57, had been seriously injured at the Trump rally Saturday in Butler County, where the former president and Republican nominee survived...
Innamorato asks judge to toss Pittsburgh Public Schools lawsuit on reassessment
Allegheny County and its top official, Sara Innamorato, on Monday asked a judge to dismiss a lawsuit by Pittsburgh Public Schools that is trying to trigger a countywide property reassessment. The school district sued in April to force a countywide reassessment, something that hasn’t been done since 2012. Pittsburgh Public...
Marinucci appeal rejected by state Supreme Court
Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court has declined to hear an appeal of a Greensburg woman who claims her 60-years-to-life prison sentence for her role in the 2010 torture slaying of a mentally disabled woman should be overturned. Angela Marinucci, 32, has argued the latest sentence imposed in 2022 was unconsitutional and was...
Tow truck operator injured after being dragged over an embankment in Fox Chapel
A tow truck driver in Fox Chapel was injured after a vehicle he was attempting to secure broke free and dragged him over an embankment, Allegheny County Police reported. Officers said they were dispatched shortly before 1 p.m. Monday for a vehicle over an embankment off Latourelle Lane. Preliminary information...
Ross holds annual fishing tournament
The 27th annual Ross Township Fishing Tournament must have produced some mixed emotions for folks behind the scenes. Sure, the event took place during a couple of bright, sunny days, kind of on the hot side, but plenty of water and misting fans were on the scene to keep everyone...
Demolition set to start at former Fort Pitt Brewery in Jeannette
If there are any vermin or felines hiding out in the old Fort Pitt Brewery in West Jeannette, they will soon have to find a new home. Demolition of the crumbling, red brick buildings is set to get underway Tuesday, said Brian Lawrence, director of the Westmoreland County Redevelopment Authority...
Changes made to Trump’s security detail after assassination attempt, Secret Service chief says
The U.S. Secret Service has implemented changes to former President Donald Trump’s security detail after an assassination attempt Saturday at a Butler County rally that resulted in him being wounded and a bystander and the suspected gunman being killed. In a lengthy statement released Monday, the first by Director Kimberly...
New footage shows suspect on roof before shooting at Trump rally
CNN has released footage that shows civilians spotting a gunman on the roof of a building before the shooting at a campaign rally for former President Donald Trump in Butler County. As seen in the video, Trump rally attendees noticed the gunman on the roof, and it shows what appears...
In brief: Penn Hills and Verona area happenings, week of July 15, 2024
Technology position open in school district Penn Hills School District is looking to fill the position of assistant to the superintendent for technology, innovation, safety and security. Brian Brown, who served in that capacity since February, recently was hired as an assistant superintendent for the Shaler Area School District. Brown...
Multistate forgery ring suspects head to trial in Allegheny County bank thefts
Early this year, police broke up what they said was a multistate crime ring of document forgers and identity thieves who swindled thousands of dollars from personal bank accounts in Southwestern Pennsylvania, Connecticut and Kentucky. Four thieves hailing from New York, Indiana and Delaware drove a rented car from bank...
Upper Burrell supervisors to hold hearing on proposed rezoning of former Oak Lake Golf Course
Upper Burrell supervisors will consider an apparently controversial industrial rezoning request at the former Oak Lake Golf Course this week. Gary Schoepke is requesting the township rezone about 20 acres at the old golf course, 1151 Oak Lake Road, from residential-agricultural to industrial, and the proposal has drawn ire from...
Snapchat video leads to child sex abuse charges against Jefferson Hills teen
An 18-year-old Jefferson Hills woman is facing trial on charges that she hacked into a former friend’s social media account and disseminated a sexually explicit video and photos after their friendship soured. Rachel Kazimer is scheduled to be arraigned later this month in Allegheny County Common Pleas Court on four...
Loaded gun found at Pittsburgh International Airport security checkpoint
Transportation Security Administration officers confiscated a loaded 9 mm firearm Friday morning at Pittsburgh International Airport. According to a release from the TSA, officers detected the weapon in a Pittsburgh woman’s carry-on bag after it was seen in an X-ray at the airport’s main security checkpoint. The gun was loaded...
In brief: Herald area events for the week of July 15, 2024
Meet-and-greet with Aspinwall mayor canceled The meet-and-greet event with Aspinwall Mayor Joe Noro scheduled for 6 to 7 p.m. July 17 has been canceled, according to a Savvy Citizen alert on July 12. These events, which typically takes place on the third Wednesday of every month at the borough building,...
Pine-Richland area happenings, week of July 15, 2024
P-R Hall of Fame The Pine-Richland Athletic Hall of Fame Committee announces the sixth annual Athletic Hall of Fame class of inductees. The honor recognizes those associated with Pine-Richland athletics who have experienced significant accomplishments in their chosen sport or sports. In June, the selection committee met to review the...
North Allegheny area happenings, week of July 15, 2024
Bald eagle presentation The July 23 meeting of Longvue Acres Garden Club will feature Chris Kubiak, director of education at the Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania. His presentation topic will be The Bald Eagle: Return from Near Extinction. Kubiak s will recount the conservation policies and actions that restored the...
In brief: Plum, Oakmont area news, events for the week of July 15, 2024
Plum road paving expected to start Work on Plum’s 2024 paving project is expected to start near the end of July, borough council member Jerry Purcell said. Council in February awarded the $1.22 million contract to Derry Construction. The project includes work on 15 roads. They include parts of Abers...
Motorcyclist dead after crash in Downtown Pittsburgh
A motorcyclist is dead after a crash Sunday morning in Downtown Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh police said they were dispatched to Grant Street and Boulevard of the Allies at 8:45 a.m. after receiving reports of a collision between a vehicle and motorcycle. After arriving on the scene, police said the man operating...
Morning Roundup: Man shot in eye along Parkway West; 4-year-old struck by vehicle in Crafton Heights
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Monday, July 15: Man shot in eye along Parkway West A suspected road rage incident on the Parkway West on Sunday evening resulted in a man being shot in the eye, Pittsburgh police said. Just before 7 p.m., police...
Rennerdale VFD trying to bring duck pond back to its glory days
Rennerdale Volunteer Fire Department is trying to restore its old duck pond. The fire department in Collier is trying to raise at least $40,000 to rehabilitate the pond, which hasn’t been updated since the late 1990s or early 2000s, said department president Tom Kovach. The pond’s stagnant water is causing...
The Stroller, July 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. Cash raffle to benefit Eureka EMS Tickets are on sale for...
