In brief: Plum, Oakmont area events, week of June 3, 2024
Oakmont Carnegie Library summer events on tap The Oakmont Carnegie Library has released its list of summer events for adults, teens and young children. Recurring events for adults include the library’s book club, Cookbook Club, yoga, Meditation with the Monks every Tuesday, open hours in the Makerspace, and Third Tuesday...
Morning Roundup: Vehicle overturns on Parkway East; vehicles stolen in Hempfield
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Monday, June 3: Vehicle overturns on Parkway East A crash occurred early Monday morning on the Parkway East, resulting in a car overturning onto its roof. The crash happened in the eastbound lanes between the Squirrel Hill Tunnel and...
Multi-county school districts try to find solution for STEB complaints
During Leechburg Area school board’s proposed budget presentation in March, board members were put on the spot when West Leechburg residents demanded a new tax structure. “We were alerted by the taxpayers that (the consistent school tax hikes) are unacceptable and we wanted to follow their lead,” said Leechburg Area...
Kiski Township could become newest member of Southern Armstrong Regional Police
Kiski Township is free to join the Southern Armstrong Regional Police Department after a series of approvals from stakeholders in the regional force. The Southern Armstrong police commission accepted Kiski Township’s letter of interest May 20. Within days, the Gilpin supervisors and Ford City Council gave the OK, meeting the...
The Stroller, June 3, 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. Concordia speakers bureau offers presentations The Concordia Lutheran Ministries Speakers Bureau...
East Huntingdon man receives probation for involvement in 2021 Greensburg street brawl
An East Huntingdon man was sentenced Friday to seven years of probation in connection with a Greensburg street brawl three years ago. Judge Christopher Feliciani ordered Tyler J. Griffiths, 24, to spend 18 months on house arrest. Griffiths pleaded guilty in March to aggravated harassment by prisoner, resisting arrest and...
Latrobe man sentenced in 2021 assault case
A guilty plea was entered Thursday by a Latrobe man in connection with a domestic assault, a year after a mistrial was declared when a juror communicated with another about the case via Facebook. Glenn James Whittier, 53, pleaded guilty to reckless endangerment and simple assault. He was sentenced Thursday...
Pittsburgh maternity experts skeptical of Florida law allowing out-of-hospital C-sections
Pittsburgh-area childbirth experts say they are skeptical of a new Florida law that would allow the creation of “advanced birth centers” in the state, where doctors could deliver babies vaginally or by C-section outside of a hospital. Florida’s Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the bill in March, creating a new designation...
Former public golf resort reopening soon as mental health residential center in Armstrong County
Armstrong County’s former Inn at Lenape Heights Event Center & Golf Resort is poised to reopen this month as a private mental health treatment facility. “We do envision this being a top-level facility,” said Rob Samuels, co-owner of the planned Lenape Wellness Center in Manor Township. “Our goal is to...
1 arrested as protesters draw police response on Pitt campus
Protesters gathered and chanted in support of Palestine on Sunday evening at the Cathedral of Learning in Oakland. Police from several agencies including the University of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University, city of Pittsburgh and Pennsylvania State Police were at the scene. Two demonstrations in Oakland converged on the cathedral’s lawn,...
‘Rockin’ Roosevelt’ benefit concert marks the start of summer at Arnold’s Roosevelt Park
New Ken-Arnold Social in the Park got the summer season underway Sunday with its annual “Rockin’ Roosevelt” benefit concert at Arnold’s Roosevelt Park. A lineup of 11 bands were scheduled to perform, each for half-hour sets from noon to 8 p.m. With the bands all donating their time, proceeds from...
Springdale Township church hosts annual creation of sawdust carpets for Feast of Corpus Christi
A damp parking lot made for a good canvas Sunday morning at a Springdale Township church. Our Lady of Victory on Low Grade Road again hosted Guardian Angels Parish’s annual Feast of Corpus Christi celebration, which included the creation of colorful sawdust carpets. It previously was held at Holy Martyrs...
Mammoth Fest draws faithful, builds crafter business
Events like Mammoth Fest give local crafters doing something they love a way to share their products with the masses. Oftentimes, a buyer at a small, local event turns into a loyal customer. “We do get repeat business when we’re out and about,” said Nancy Sanner of Hempfield. She makes...
Scenes from the Valley: Images captured in the Alle-Kiski Valley from May 23-29, 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,...
Faces of the Valley: Beloved Deer Lakes teaching couple to say goodbye after long, enriching careers
Craig Taliani gets a bit emotional when thinking about what the Deer Lakes School District has meant to him and his family. He thinks about meeting his now-wife, Lisa, in a high school teachers lounge in 1991 while he was a day-to-day substitute and she was in her first year...
Man shot on Pittsburgh’s North Shore
A man was released from a hospital early Sunday after Pittsburgh police said he was shot in the right forearm and upper chest. The shooting happened in a courtyard area on North Shore Drive, just west of PNC Park, police reported. Officers found about 20 shell casings of different calibers...
Kenny Chesney and Zac Brown Band light up Acrisure Stadium
”The spirit of Jimmy Buffett is here with us tonight,” remarked Zac Brown of the Zac Brown Band, Saturday night at Acrisure Stadium. He was absolutely right. With Kenny Chesney, the leader of “No Shoes Nation,” headlining the “Sun Goes Down Tour,” the Buffett-esque beach vibes were out in full...
2 killed, 7 hurt in shooting at Penn Hills hookah bar
Two people were killed and seven others injured in a shooting at a hookah bar in Penn Hills early Sunday morning, according to Allegheny County Police. The shooting in the 3500 block of Laketon Road, near Frankstown Road, was reported to 911 shortly before 3 a.m. First responders found a...
Disabled Greensburg woman on mission to educate medical personnel about service dogs
A disabled Army combat medic is on a mission to educate first responders, hospital workers and ambulance personnel to understand that when treating a disabled person with a service dog, it’s critical for the patient to maintain that connection with their four-legged companion. “It’s important to spread awareness. Do not...
New all-American restaurant in Tarentum asks ‘What are yinz eatin’?’
Yinz better come hungry to Tarentum’s newest eatery. The black-and-gold themed diner, Yinz Kitchen, features all-American cuisine with a ’Burgh flair: pierogies and gyros fill the menu, alongside breakfast platters, fried chicken sandwiches and “to die for wings,” said owners Dante Allen Pope of Brackenridge and Derek Hassim Jr. of...
Fox Chapel area real estate transactions, week of June 2, 2024
Blawnox Therese Zeleznak sold property at 500 Carla Drive to Dubhagain Holdings LLC for $195,000. Etna Nicholas Ganster sold property at Ganster St. to Tri COG Land Bank for $26,135. Estate of George Kucinic sold property at Ganster St. to Tri COG Land Bank for $23,027. Estate of Lee Kirkendoll...
North suburban real estate transactions, week of June 2, 2024
Bellevue Kathleen Beatty sold property at 610 Forest Ave. to Kerry Swick for $180,000. Etna Nicholas Ganster sold property at Ganster St. to Tri COG Land Bank for $26,135. Estate of George Kucinic sold property at Ganster St. to Tri COG Land Bank for $23,027. Estate of Lee Kirkendoll sold...
East suburban real estate transactions, week of June 2, 2024
ALLEGHENY COUNTY Churchill Douglas Dorsey sold property at 2331 Marbury Road to Christiana Trust Tr et al. for $125,000. Edgewood Carolyn Hess sold property at 420 Greendale Ave. to Valentin and Sophia Sulzer for $420,000. Forest Hills Anntoinette Doheny sold property at 108 Ave. A to CFPACP Properties LLC for...
Westmoreland happenings: Cheese tasting, comedy night
Fundraiser • A comedy night to benefit Sardis Volunteer Fire Company will be at 7 p.m. June 14 at the firehall, 5205 Rocky Hill Lane, Murrysville. Doors open at 5 p.m. David Kaye and Mike Wysocki will perform. Cost: $25. BYOB. Must be 21. There will be a basket auction,...
The Stroller, June 2, 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. Dogs and their owners welcome to enjoy night out Dog Days...
