North Allegheny area briefs, week of June 24, 2024
Franklin Park festival Franklin Park’s Festival in the Park is scheduled for June 29 on the lower fields at Blueberry Hill Park, off Blaine’s Way. The festival kicks off at 4 p.m. and features inflatable attractions, food trucks, activities, entertainment, a petting zoo, ax throwing, and live music. The night...
In brief: Plum, Oakmont area events, week of June 24, 2024
Plum hires teachers Three teachers are among new hires the Plum School Board approved at its June 18 meeting. Gretchen Weber was hired as a business, computer and information technology teacher at the high school with an annual salary of $56,000. Megan Walters will be paid $54,300 to teach social...
In brief: Bethel Park area happenings, week of June 24, 2024
Summer Spectacular fireworks Bethel Park will hold its annual Summer Spectacular fireworks display at 9:40 p.m. June 29. Suggested viewing areas include Abraham Lincoln Elementary School, 1524 Hamilton Road; St. Germaine Church, 7003 Baptist Road; Hamilton Presbyterian Church, 4500 Hamilton Road; Cool Springs, 1530 Hamilton Road; and Lowe’s, 5775 Baptist...
In brief: Ross, West View happenings, week of June 24, 2024
Tax rises with budget adoption North Hills School Board on June 6 adopted the district’s final budget for the 2024-25 school year, implementing a real estate tax increase of .67 mills. The rate rises by 3.4%, from 19.70 to 20.37 mills. A maximum of 6.2% was allowed under the Act...
Marshall couple identified in apparent murder-suicide
A Marshall couple in their early 80s were found dead late Sunday in what Allegheny County Police are calling a murder-suicide in Marshall. Allegheny County Medical Examiner has identified them as Carole, 80, and Roger Smith, 81. Police said emergency responders were notified a little after 9 p.m. Sunday of...
Robert Morris rower dies in Washington County crash
An 18-year-old woman was killed in a crash Sunday morning in Washington County. The crash happened just after 3 a.m. along Interstate 70 near the West Virginia state line. The Washington County coroner said Kaylee Ogea of Shawboro, N.C., lost control of her vehicle, which then rolled over. She was...
Morning Roundup: No injuries reported in Brackenridge boat fire
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Monday, June 24: No injuries reported in Brackenridge boat fire Emergency services were called to a boat fire in Brackenridge on Sunday night. Allegheny County 911 said services were dispatched at 8:46 p.m. to Brackenridge Park. There were no...
The Stroller, June 24, 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. HOPE Center accepting donations The Alle-Kiski HOPE Center is seeking donations...
‘Not a fun experience’ for boards considering school closure
As a public hearing looms for the proposed closure of Stewart Elementary School in Lower Burrell, experts say boards should consider numerous factors before closing a building. While school closures can be difficult, district leaders shouldn’t delay or avoid the issue, said Marguerite Roza, director of the Edunomics Lab at...
5 things to know about covid this summer
Some parts of the country are reporting an increase in cases of covid-19 as the U.S. enters the summer months. Pennsylvania saw a 14.7% increase in emergency room visits with covid for the week ending June 15, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While wastewater covid-19 data...
PlumLine Nursery marks 50th anniversary
At Bill Tribou’s funeral in 2010, one of the speakers said that you could see a little bit of PlumLine Nursery anywhere you go in Plum. Driving around nearby neighborhoods like Holiday Park or Summerville Estates — which were growing right alongside the nursery and landscaping business Tribou founded in...
In pro debut, Mt. Lebanon’s Neal Shipley ties for 9th at The Beachlands Victoria Open
Neal Shipley earned a top-10 finish in his first professional golf tournament. The Mt. Lebanon native and 2019 Central Catholic grad fired his fourth subpar round Sunday at the PGA Tour Americas’ The Beachlands Victoria Open in Victoria, British Columbia. He shot a 3-under-par 67 to tie for ninth at...
Abortion rights take center stage as first lady Jill Biden campaigns in Millvale
First lady Jill Biden, in her second campaign appearance this month in the Pittsburgh region, attacked Republicans and former President Donald Trump, saying this fall’s election could put abortion access and women’s rights at risk in Pennsylvania and throughout the country. Speaking to several hundred invited supporters at Mr. Smalls...
Leechburg man dies in motorcycle crash
A Leechburg man was killed after he was thrown from his motorcycle in Allegheny Township on Saturday evening. Scottie Joe Hawkins, 32, was ejected from his Harley Davidson motorcycle after the bike left the right side of the roadway, according to Westmoreland County Coroner Timothy Carson. Hawkins was traveling west...
Scenes from the Valley: Images captured in the Alle-Kiski Valley from June 13-19, 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,...
New museum focused on American antisemitism breaks ground at Tree of Life site in Squirrel Hill
Pittsburgh took another important step toward healing Sunday as ground was broken on a new structure at the Tree of Life synagogue in Squirrel Hill that will house a memorial and museum to combat American antisemitism. Emotions ran high 2,066 days after a gunman broke into the Tree of Life...
Building the Valley: Sia Center fills need for indoor children’s entertainment in Vandergrift
Intricate stained glass and jungle gyms don’t usually go side by side. Sia Fouse is working on removing the stained glass, but she keeps filling the Sia Center, an indoor playground and event space in Vandergrift, with even more toys and equipment. She bought the former St. Paul Lutheran Church...
Remember When: President William McKinley’s assassin spent time living in Natrona
When learning about the 1901 assassination of President William McKinley, one of the things that might have been lost in the details is that his assassin was a former resident of Natrona. McKinley, the 25th U.S. president, was shot on Sept. 6, 1901. He died eight days later of an...
Man shot during gunfight in Hill District
A passerby was shot in the leg after multiple people fired a total of 25 rounds in Pittsburgh’s Hill District early Sunday morning. Pittsburgh Police said multiple people were firing at each other at around 2:10 a.m. in the area of Chauncey Drive and Bedford Avenue. When police arrived on...
3 Springdale firefighters recognized for emergency, QRS response
The lifesaving acts of three Springdale volunteer firefighters during a call in April resulted in recognition from the Allegheny County Volunteer Firefighters Association. During a recent Springdale Council meeting, fire Chief Kevin Wilhelm presented Capt. Daniel Copeland, Lt. Zachary Wilhelm and firefighter Ethan Sanders with the association’s Heroism Award. “It’s...
Severe storms likely to hit Pittsburgh as heat wave breaks
Pittsburgh’s heat wave has finally broken, but the cold front moving in will likely bring severe storms and a potential tornado to the region, according to forecasters. Sunday’s forecast high is 84 degrees for Pittsburgh, marking the first day in a week with high temperatures forecast below 90 degrees. The...
Service coordinators provide lifeline for Westmoreland housing authority residents
For Trish Walch, living at Odin View Apartments in Hempfield is a dream come true. It’s in large part a nod to the Westmoreland County Housing Authority building’s service coordinator who plans a multitude of activities while serving as a sort of personal assistant to residents who need assistance figuring...
Fox Chapel area real estate transactions, week of June 23, 2024
Indiana Susan Saltrick sold property at 11 Elm Drive to Sourav Patro and Shweta Vivek for $395,000. Courtyards at Hidden Falls L.P. sold property at 114 Hidden Falls Point to Shyamsundar Ravi Natarajan and Archana Ramgopal for $806,165. Stacey Fortuna sold property at 3366 Saxonburg Blvd. to Jusu Kanneh and...
Sewickley area real estate transactions, week of June 23, 2024
Bell Acres Donald Belt sold property at 102 Bell Farm Estates to Kurt Lesker IV and Sarah Holick for $1,400,000. Edgeworth SalvadorMinarro Villobos sold property at 3 Little Sewickley Creek Road to Mark Carlisle and Amanda Wiant for $1,020,000. Franklin Park James McBrier sold property at 1703 Saw Grass Ct...
North suburban real estate transactions, week of June 23, 2024
Bradford Woods Robert Drescher sold property at 716 Woodland Road to James and Kristen Mullen for $1,078,500. Etna Estate of Gerard Sisca III sold property at 1 Elizabeth St. to Rebecca Diverniero and Jason Lucina for $220,000. Franklin Park James McBrier sold property at 1703 Saw Grass Ct to Brian...
