Brackenridge, Tarentum, others consider forming ambulance authority to prevent Eureka Ambulance closure
Contributions to local emergency medical services could become mandatory in the form of fees or taxes if a plan to create a new authority to oversee EMS is adopted. But exactly who would pay those in Tarentum, Brackenridge, Fawn, Frazer and East Deer remains to be seen. Brackenridge wants to...
Tiki boat captain saves capsized kayaker in Allegheny River
Call it three for three. A tiki boat captain rescued a man who couldn’t swim after his kayak capsized last weekend on the Allegheny River — the third such rescue by the Pittsburgh-based cruise company in the past 12 months. A Cruisin’ Tikis Pittsburgh captain saw “someone bobbing in the...
Some Plum residents told to boil water after discovery of E. coli bacteria
Residents of Plum’s Regency Park neighborhood should boil their water before use because it might be contaminated with E. coli bacteria. Residents in the neighborhood found a state Department of Environmental Protection form contained within Plum Borough Municipal Authority envelopes left at their homes Monday. According to the letter, E....
Independence Health hosts farmers markets in hospital parking lots
At Westmoreland Hospital in Greensburg, surgeon Dr. Hiroyuki Tsukui often sees patients with heart failure. “We know that the risk factor for heart attacks is hypertension, the other one is dyslipidemia, which means high cholesterol,” Tsukui said. Tsukui has had patients with exceptionally poor diets who have required emergency bypass...
2 players cash in on multimillion-dollar lottery tickets in A-K Valley
As Ralph Eberle fed dollar bills into a lottery machine Monday at Sheetz in Harrison, he was pleasantly surprised to hear that two multimillion-dollar tickets had been sold within days of each other in the Alle-Kiski Valley. Admittedly, Eberle, of Harrison, would’ve preferred to be one of the winners. “That’s...
Adaptive bikes available for rent in Pittsburgh
Riders with disabilities, families, and even people looking to move heavy items now have access to a bevy of bike options thanks to a new fleet recently announced by Pittsburgh’s bike share nonprofit. Bike Share Pittsburgh announced last week a new Adaptive POGOH program that allows users to rent seven...
Murrysville council deadlocks on ‘luxury lots’ subdivision near community park
Murrysville council members could not agree whether to approve an upscale 24-lot subdivision off Wiestertown Road, prompting a tie vote that will see the development proposal come back before council. Developer Paul Fischione was seeking approval for a luxury housing plan just south of Wiestertown and Hilty roads, with an...
Murrysville man charged with trespassing attempts in Pittsburgh
A Murrysville man is accused of illegally entering one Pittsburgh home and attempting to break into another on Saturday. Seth Izatt, 25, is charged with felony counts of criminal trespassing and attempted criminal trespassing. A district judge released him Sunday on nonmonetary bond. In a criminal complaint, Pittsburgh police said...
Morning Roundup: Fire in North Huntingdon; car crashes into Plum house; weekend robberies in Pittsburgh
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Monday, June 10, 2024. Crews battling house fire in North Huntingdon Emergency responders were called to a house fire in North Huntingdon this morning. Westmoreland County 911 confirmed a call around 7:30 a.m. for a blaze on Rebecca Street....
In brief: Hampton area happenings, week of June 10, 2024
Clearview Road Bridge closure Hampton is replacing the Clearview Road Bridge, which crosses Gourdhead Run and connects to Route 8. The project involves the replacing of the existing span and relocation of electrical, water, sewer and gas lines in the vicinity of the bridge. As a result, there will be...
In brief: Pine-Richland area events, week of June 10, 2024
‘What’s In a Name’ program The Richland History Group, in conjunction with Northern Tier Regional Library, will offer a free, open-to-the-community speakers program at the library at 6:30 p.m. June 19. Retired Butler history teacher Steve Cicero, the “History Hobo,” will present “What’s In a Name,” providing the often-unknown historical...
In brief: North Allegheny area events, week of June 10, 2024
Outdoor concert series McCandless Crossing will host its annual outdoor summer concert series and introduces a new jazz offering on the second Sunday afternoon of each month throughout the summer. The weekly series runs through Sept. 30 and features local and regional performers in a variety of musical genres. Concerts...
In brief: Plum, Oakmont area events, week of June 10, 2024
Volunteers sought to help Plum fire departments Volunteers are being sought to help Plum’s four fire departments. Councilwoman Vicki Roessler said she has started “Friends of the Plum Fire Departments” to help the Holiday Park, Logans Ferry, Renton and Unity volunteer fire departments. They would do things such as selling...
Carnegie Farmers Market to kick off July 7
East Main Street in Carnegie soon will be packed with vendors, musicians and food trucks. The Carnegie Farmers Market returns July 7 and takes place on East Main Street, from Broadway to Mary streets, said Deneen Underwood, an administrator for the borough. The market runs every Sunday. Hours in July...
The Stroller, June 10, 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. Cleanup day planned Saturday in Arnold Volunteers are needed for a...
Confusion over Springdale grade calculations prompts board to review policy
Jennifer Anderson was proud when her daughter, Caitlyn Dougherty, graduated from Springdale Jr.-Sr. High School last week. But she wasn’t thrilled with how the Allegheny Valley School District reported Caitlyn’s grade-point average on her transcript. Anderson is questioning how the district calculated her daughter’s GPA. “Thankfully, my daughter got into...
Golf cart confusion and the rise of neighborhood electric vehicles
When Kevin Santelli drives what looks like a souped-up golf cart around town, people stop and stare. They notice at the grocery store, the YMCA and restaurants near his Sewickley Heights home. If he stays on roads with speed limits below 25 mph, he can go anywhere he’d like. “It...
Student teaching stipend aims to fill void for aspiring educators, but some say program needs more support
Almost nothing could deter Brianna Savko from teaching. Generally modest pay, an all-time high annual attrition rate of 7.7% and a statewide shortage of more than 2,000 teachers were not enough to change her mind. “There’s a passion there, and I don’t care what the money is behind it when...
Bridge work slated for 2026 will hinder emergency access to Latrobe-area nursing home and care center
Repairs to four Westmoreland County-owned bridges crossing sections of the Loyalhanna Creek are expected to be under construction in 2026, resulting in proposed road closures and detours, according to PennDOT planners. The closures will also affect how emergency vehicles respond to some areas of Derry and Ligonier townships, but local...
Oakmont presents Dark Hollow Woods master plan, looking for volunteers
Last July, Oakmont Council set in motion a plan to restore Dark Hollow Woods, a 40-acre nature reserve that has fallen victim to erosion and invasive species. A year later, Assistant Borough Manager Phyllis Anderson and other members of the master plan’s committee have introduced the Dark
Hollow Woods Restoration...
Murrysville will return $623K, put amphitheater project on hold
When the state gives you $623,000, they want to see it put to good use. But after the cost for a proposed amphitheater project at Murrysville Community Park started ballooning in the wake of the covid-19 pandemic, municipal officials opted to take a step back. On Wednesday, they opted to...
3 people from Butler County killed in crash Saturday in Crawford County
Three people from Butler County were killed on Saturday evening in a single-vehicle car crash in Crawford County. Pennsylvania State Police said that a 2008 Scion TC, driven by Ronald J. Parisi, 21, of Chicora was traveling east on Centerville Road in Athens Township when it went off the road...
RC planes dip and dazzle at Northmoreland Park
The RC planes, helicopters and drones at Northmoreland Park on Sunday ranged from the simple — foam board, rubber bands and electronics — to the complex, with GPS satellite technology and First Person View goggles. But all of them took to a picturesque blue sky dotted with grey and white...
Building the Valley: The Church at Tarentum is putting down roots in the borough
Sometimes, being a minister doesn’t mean preaching from the pulpit. “On Tuesdays, at our church, it means giving food away,” said John Ganze, an Oklahoma native who leads The Church at Tarentum on East Eighth Avenue. “Other days, it means fixing the church up or throwing new mulch down.” Ganze...
New Kensington-Arnold selects 9 alumni as distinguished graduates
Seven Valley High School graduates and two graduates of Ken-Hi make up the second annual class of New Kensington-Arnold School District’s distinguished alumni. The Ken-Hi graduates Esther Belli Stevenson, 1947, and Michael Shamey, 1949, are being honored posthumously. The Valley High School graduates are Nancy Menk, 1973; Steven Paulovich, 1979;...
