In brief: Herald area events for the week of July 8, 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 typically take place on the third Wednesday of every month at the borough building, 217...
Checkpoint changes begin at Pittsburgh International Airport as long waits continue
A shift in how travelers are screened for security at Pittsburgh International Airport started Monday as ticketed passengers continue to be urged to arrive two to three hours in advance of early morning weekday flights. An alternate security checkpoint now is being solely used for travelers enrolled in the Transportation...
In brief: Plum, Oakmont area events, week of July 8, 2024
Plum issues telemarketing warning Plum issued a warning recently to residents concerning telemarketers. In an alert, the borough said it had been made aware of telemarketers contacting residents seeking donations for the borough’s volunteer fire departments. The Holiday Park, Logans Ferry, Renton and Unity departments raise money through mailings, not...
Morning Roundup: Bad air quality day; crash in North Braddock; boat rescue
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Monday, July 8: Poor air quality The state Department of Environmental Protection said air quality would be poor in the Pittsburgh region Monday as high temperatures are expected to be about 10 degrees higher than average. Temperatures above 90...
The Stroller, July 8, 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. ‘Tusks & Tails’ to open theater’s 35th season The Freeport Theatre...
Under mounting pressures, small private colleges across Pa. close their doorsVideo
A wave of small private college closures in Pennsylvania that already upended career plans of students from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia has claimed another institution. Clarks Summit University, a 92-year-old Baptist college founded during the Great Depression, is shuttering its Lackawanna County campus amid worsening financial and enrollment woes. Enrollment that...
Crabtree church will have its own bourbon to sell at summer festival
When it comes to whiskey, creeks often figure into their monikers. Knob Creek. Rowan’s Creek. Corner Creek. But Vince Mangini of Crabtree didn’t grow up swimming in creeks; he grew up swimming in the “crik.” The popular Western Pennsylvania term for a small stream makes a humorous appearance in “Crabtree...
Veterans honor roll memorial refurbished at Murrysville church
For Rick Klingensmith of Altoona, the veterans’ honor roll memorial in front of Emmanuel Reformed Church of the United Church of Christ in Murrysville has a personal meaning. Restoring the memorial, which bears over 170 names of military veterans who have belonged to the church, dating as far back as...
Scenes from the Valley: Images captured in the Alle-Kiski Valley from June 26-July 3, 2024
Here is a weekly look at recent images captured throughout the Alle-Kiski Valley. From major news events to routine gatherings, the Tribune-Review’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,...
9 months after Hamas attack on Israel, rally in Pittsburgh’s Squirrel Hill neighborhood calls for release
Alon Ohel, one of more than 100 people captured by Hamas during an Oct. 7 attack on Israel, remains a hostage nine months later. He was taken by Hamas at the Nova music festival, an outdoor dance party near the Gaza border. Jeff Finkelstein, CEO of the Jewish Federation of...
Franklin Regional science teacher joins research on Lake Erie
A Franklin Regional fifth grade science and math teacher will be part of a six-day scientific exploration of Lake Erie this week, conducting shipboard research on the health and water quality of the lake, from Cleveland to Erie. “This opportunity to work alongside scientists on Lake Erie and work with...
3 stabbed in fight at Natrona playground basketball court
Three people were stabbed in a fight at the Natrona Park and Playground basketball courts in Harrison, according to township police Chief Brian Turack. A 21-year-old man from Euclid, Ohio, an 18-year-old man from Tarentum and a juvenile from Baltimore whose age was not available were found injured when police...
Faces of the Valley: Anne Lindsay frequents farmers markets with a business baked from scratch
Like many people, Anne Lindsay took up a new hobby in the early days of the covid pandemic, looking to kill time after a day of virtual classes as a Freeport Area High School student. The difference is, she stuck with it, turning a hankering for sourdough bread into a...
Man dead after shooting in Carrick
A man died after being shot in the shoulder in Pittsburgh’s Carrick neighborhood Saturday night, according to Pittsburgh police. First responders found the man at the intersection of Olivet Avenue and Antenor Avenue in Carrick around 9:30 p.m. He was taken to UPMC Mercy Hospital in critical condition but was...
Daycation Destination: Retired surgeon finds passion with world’s largest Cadillac MuseumVideo
A retired Brookville eye surgeon has one cool car collection — and it’s the world’s largest. Dr. Steve Greenberg owns more than 80 meticulously restored Cadillacs, and he displays the shiny, sleek and sexy models in three separate indoor areas on the grounds of what was formerly a Cadillac dealership...
Sewickley area real estate transactions, week of July 7, 2024
Aleppo Samuel Sierra sold property at 426 Rockledge Drive to Sean and Keri O’Brien for $600,000. Franklin Park Maronda Homes LLC sold property at 1315 Adrian Drive to Sun Jung Oh and James Jaewon Son for $723,210. Paul Hennigan sold property at 1118 Castletown Ct to Erik Savini for $950,000....
Fox Chapel area real estate transactions, week of July 7, 2024
Etna ART Image LLC sold property at 59 Grant Ave. to Julian Arney and Justin Gilmore for $320,000. Janet McCourt sold property at 16 Highland Ave. to MET Homes LLC for $44,000. First Congregational Church Etna sold property at 45 Locust St. to Jesus Arthur Loquias and Gloria Alano for...
North suburban real estate transactions, week of July 7, 2024
Bellevue Mae Fannie sold property at 69 Kendall Ave. to Adam and Alexandra Walker for $225,000. Kyle Properties LLC sold property at 18 Margaretta Ave. to Ryan Blair for $380,000. Donna Isoldi sold property at 56 S Harrison Ave. to Gregory Marshall Hershberger for $290,000. Etna ART Image LLC sold...
East suburban real estate transactions, week of July 7, 2024
ALLEGHENY COUNTY Churchill Estate of Robert Perkoski sold property at 1541 Williamsburg Pl to 2669 LLC for $103,000. Edgewood Steven Crandell sold property at 300 Beech St. to Kirk Brown and Wendy Rondeau for $440,000. Jeffrey Weiss sold property at 180 Gordon St. to Ryan Bernier and Sandra Bernier Yu...
The Stroller, July 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. Drive-thru food distribution set Tuesday at Pittsburgh Mills Allegheny Valley Association...
Westmoreland happenings: Golf ball drop, coin club pizza party, more
Fundraisers Community Revitalization of West Newton (CROWN) will sponsor a golf ball drop fundraiser at 8 p.m. July 20 in the borough Vine Street Park. Cost: $5 per ball. Winner receives half of the take. Balls: crown15089@yahoo.com. Proceeds will help to fund the group’s activities for children. Meetings • South...
After years of problems, Shuman reopens for juvenile detention, but concerns linger
Year after year, problems mounted at Shuman Juvenile Detention Center, the long-distressed Pittsburgh facility where Allegheny County housed troubled youths awaiting their day in court. When the state of Pennsylvania finally could tolerate no more, it revoked the facility’s license in 2021, sending the local juvenile justice system reeling and...
Greensburg Salem alum soaring toward ‘Wings of Gold’ in U.S. Navy
A Greensburg Salem High School graduate is learning skills needed to fly missions around the world with the U.S. Navy. Garison Andolina joined the military two years ago after earning a bachelor’s degree in planetary science and astronomy from Penn State University in 2022, according to information provided by the...
Greensburg native, IUP alum helps establish scholarship for STEM students
A Greensburg native and graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania has helped establish a scholarship at her alma mater to assist military veterans working towards a degree in a STEM field. University officials said retired U.S. Navy Rear Admiral C.J. Jaynes made a donation that allowed the Indiana County school...
Steelers host 200 young campers for 2-day workout at Saint Vincent College
Steelers Nation gained some fresh talent recently when the team hosted its annual youth football camp at Saint Vincent College in Unity. Open to kids ages 6-14, the camp on June 17-18 attracted boys and girls from 13 different states. There were 200 youths on hand this year to participate...
