Penn-Trafford track athlete’s fundraiser generates more than $8K for elementary school playground
Matthew Sarnowski left his final track and field season at Penn-Trafford High School with a new school discus record, a WPIAL championship title and a third place standing in the state. But the Penn State-bound thrower also left the district with more than $8,000 to fund a new playground for...
Jill Biden revs up Italian Sons and Daughters of America in Pittsburgh
First Lady Jill Biden riled up a group of supporters Saturday at the Rivers Casino in Pittsburgh, speaking about the grit of her Italian ancestors and telling the crowd that her husband, President Joe Biden, is just as much a fighter. “He’s making sure that no matter where you start...
Officials react to the violence at the Trump rally in Butler County
Here’s a sampling of the reaction on the social media platform X in the aftermath of the shooting at the Trump rally in Butler County Saturday: I have been briefed on the shooting at Donald Trump’s rally in Pennsylvania. I’m grateful to hear that he’s safe and doing well. I’m...
Trump survives assassination attempt in Butler; 2 dead, including suspected shooter from Bethel ParkVideo
A gunman shot at former President Donald Trump on Saturday evening at the Butler Farm Show grounds, killing one spectator and critically injuring two others before being killed, according to the Secret Service. The former president, who later said on social media that a bullet pierced the upper part of...
Trump draws thousands to Butler County rally ahead of GOP convention
Thousands of supporters of former President Donald Trump gathered in 90-degree heat in Butler County on Saturday, waiting in anticipation for the Republican presidential candidate to arrive as momentum builds for Trump’s official nomination next week. The rally at the Butler Farm Show complex in Butler Township comes just two...
Mount Pleasant Township man dead after motorcycle collision with deer
A Mount Pleasant Township man was killed after hitting a deer while riding his motorcycle Friday night, according to Westmoreland County Coroner Tim Carson. Jayson A. Halterman, 50, was driving his motorcycle near 400 Stone Church Road in Hempfield around 10:30 p.m. when he struck a deer and a utility...
Kittanning man found guilty of murder in fentanyl-laced cocaine overdose death
An Armstrong County man was convicted of third-degree murder for delivery of drugs that resulted in a fatal overdose four years ago, according to the state Attorney General’s Office. Nathan R. Wolfe, 41, of Kittanning was convicted Thursday of providing crack cocaine laced with fentanyl to Eric McMillen, who died...
Fayette man allegedly paid teen cash and marijuana to carry out 2023 murder
A Fayette County man charged with homicide last year was arrested Friday and accused of paying a teenager cash and marijuana to carry out the crime, according to court records. Calvin J. Huffman, 37, of Uniontown City was arrested in June 2023 and accused of assisting a teenage boy in...
New Eagle man killed in water skiing accident on Monongahela River
A New Eagle man died in a water skiing accident Saturday morning in Washington County, according to Coroner Tim Warco. Jarred Feschuk, 39, was water skiing on the Monongahela River near West Brownsville when he collided with a docked boat. Feschuk was transported to Penn Highlands Mon Valley Hospital’s emergency...
Man wounded in Garfield shooting
A man was wounded Friday night in a shooting in Pittsburgh’s Garfield neighborhood, according to city police. Officers were dispatched around 10:40 p.m. to a shooting in the 300 block of North Fairmount Street. At the scene, police said they found shell casings in the area and spoke with a...
Homestead man killed in Clairton shooting
A Homestead man was killed in a shooting in Clairton on Friday evening, according to Allegheny County Police. Police were dispatched to the 900 block of Madison Avenue just before 10:30 p.m. for a shooting. Police said Terell Dachaon Blanks, 27, was found with multiple gunshot wounds. He died at...
Parks Township nuclear waste cleanup faces awareness gap
How well informed community members are about the impending Parks Township nuclear waste dump cleanup depends on who you ask. Preliminary results from a survey sent out by University of Pittsburgh master’s degree candidate Ariana Scott suggest a startling lack of awareness, with a majority of respondents indicating they aren’t...
The Stroller, July 13, 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. Bike run to benefit AK Hope Center The Ariele Jenniches Memorial...
Upper Burrell man waiting for 3rd kidney transplant
Joe Baker is a simple guy who enjoys tinkering with old tractors in his garage and spending time with family and friends. “He’s an Average Joe, but he’s my Average Joe,” said his wife, Nancy. “He’s a good man.” Joe, 63, and Nancy, 65, of Upper Burrell are on a...
New rule allows mentor to lead up to 3 novice hunters in Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania Game Commission has updated its regulations to allow a licensed adult hunter to bring more than one novice along. Through the commission’s mentored hunting program, children or adults are guided by a mentor, an experienced, licensed hunter who teaches the basics of hunting and gun safety. The program...
Police: Man fatally shot in Clairton
Allegheny County Police are investigating a fatal shooting Friday night in Clairton. The unidentified victim was found shot in the 900 block of Madison Avenue, according to release from county police. He died at the scene. A county 911 dispatcher was notified of the shooting at about 10:20 p.m. County...
6 people escape East Huntingdon mobile home fire unharmed
Three adults and three children escaped unharmed after fire broke out on the porch of their mobile home Friday night in East Huntingdon. Homeowner Janice Prolenski said all of the family members were inside the residence when a Holiday Court neighbor banged on the window to alert them that the...
Part of West Carson Street closed for more than 30 minutes due alleged intoxicated driver
West Carson Street in Pittsburgh closed for a time Friday night between Highmark Stadium and the Smithfield Street Bridge as officers arrested an allegedly intoxicated man. Public Safety officials alerted the public about the incident via its Twitter page around 9:30 p.m. Friday. The man was allegedly intoxicated and refused...
Pittsburgh police seek help locating a missing girl, 11
Pittsburgh police need the public’s help in finding a missing girl. Alice Irankuga, 11, was last seen at her residence along the 100 block of Hazlett Street, Public Safety spokeswoman Cara Cruz reported Friday. She is described as standing 5 feet 2 inches, weighing 100 pounds with black hair and...
Texas lab to use advanced DNA testing to help Westmoreland investigators with cold cases
Westmoreland County investigators will tap into advanced DNA testing in an attempt to formulate new leads or identify suspects as part of an effort to solve violent crime cold cases. District Attorney Nicole Ziccarelli this week announced the hiring of Othram Inc., a Texas-based company, to evaluate and study DNA...
Lower Burrell man facing 10th DUI charge after being stopped twice in New Kensington
A Lower Burrell man is facing his 10th DUI charge, getting numbers nine and 10 within two months of each other in New Kensington. New Kensington police charged Bruno F. Nobilese, 57, with felony driving under the influence on May 15 and July 11. In the second case, he also...
Arnold facing deadline to spend money for fire truck without enough to cover full cost
Arnold will set more money aside to pay for a new fire engine as it faces a deadline to spend some of the money it already has marked for the major purchase. After two public hearings, council voted to mark $50,000 of its about $304,000 federal grant funding for the...
Becerra defends Biden during Pittsburgh visit; Summer Lee dodges question on president’s fitness
U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra visited Pittsburgh Friday to talk up the government’s record in lowering health care costs, and he defended President Joe Biden’s fitness, which has come under scrutiny following a poor debate performance last month. Beccerra visited the Squirrel Hill Health Center in the...
Sex assault charges filed against ex-Ligonier Valley police chief held for court
Sex assault charges against a former Ligonier Valley police chief are headed to trial after a contentious two-hour preliminary hearing Friday marked by District Judge Allison Thiel admonishing attorneys. The 25-year-old accuser testified at length about how she met John Berger, 52, while they were both patients at a Donegal...
Lawsuit: Penn Hills hookah bar owners’ negligence created ‘public nuisance’
The parents of a 28-year-old woman killed in a shooting at a Penn Hills hookah bar sued the owner of the property Thursday, claiming they should have known the bar was “a public nuisance” prone to gun violence. Two or more people fired seven to 10 gunshots at Ballers Hookah...
