Western PA Local News category, Page 667
Restored World War I memorial at Pittsburgh’s Obama Academy links past and present
Isaiah Trumbull, co-president of Obama Academy’s graduating class, said a recent restoration project that breathed new life into a World War I memorial on the school’s East Liberty campus provided an opportunity for reflection. Trumbull said the project inspired him to learn about some of the more than 500 people...
Former Bridgeville police officer heads to trial on charges of crashing car into pedestrian
A former Bridgeville police officer is headed to trial on charges that he struck and injured a pedestrian with his patrol car. Daine Lower, 25, is charged with a felony count of aggravated assault by vehicle, a misdemeanor count of recklessly endangering another person and several moving violations, including reckless...
Chartiers Valley applies for state funding to replace intermediate school roof
The Chartiers Valley School District is seeking state funding to replace the roof at its intermediate school. School directors on May 28 applied for the state’s competitive Public School Facility Improvement grant to pay for the project. The district is asking for just under $3.97 million to cover the total...
Charges held against Lower Burrell man in connection with Jehovah’s Witnesses child sex assault probe
A Lower Burrell man who, authorities say, was part of a statewide probe of child sexual abuse among the Jehovah’s Witnesses community will face charges in Westmoreland County Court. The state Attorney General’s Office charged Ronald W. Mangone, 69, on April 2 with three felony counts of aggravated indecent assault,...
Carlynton renews superintendent’s contract, hires assistant superintendent
Carlynton School District has selected its top administrators for years to come. Board directors on May 21 renewed Superintendent John Kreider’s contract for a term expiring June 30, 2029. Also at the meeting, the board hired Norwin Superintendent Jeff Taylor as Carlynton’s assistant superintendent, effective July 1. Board President James...
U.S. Steel-Nippon merger receives foreign regulatory approval
All regulatory approvals outside of the U.S. related to the proposed merger of U.S. Steel and Japan’s Nippon Steel have been approved, the companies announced Thursday. The $14.9 billion merger deal was approved by 99% of U.S. Steel’s voting shareholders on April 12. The companies said the regulatory approvals were...
Brackenridge moves forward with new, $1.1 million public works facility
A new public works facility will be taking shape in Brackenridge now that a $1.1 million contract has been awarded. Brackenridge officials expect the new building to be a significant upgrade and provide modern working conditions for its road crew that currently works at a building that dates to 1900....
Pharmacists plead financial plight to state lawmakers at roundtable discussion
Independent pharmacists such as Robert Maher feel trapped, state lawmakers learned Thursday. A pharmacist knows the people in the community well, from grandparents to parents to kids, Maher said. They also know the pharmacy in today’s prescription payment system can’t take care of those people without going out of business....
$1 million lottery scratch-off sold at Freeport gas station
A BP gas station in Freeport sold a $1 million scratch-off, according to the Pennsylvania Lottery. The million dollar-winning ticket was from the lottery’s “$1,000,000 Game” and was sold at the BP gas station at 222 Buffalo St. Radhe Oil Corp., owner of the gas station, will get a $5,000...
What can former Ligonier Beach property become? Township to spend $100K for plan
Ligonier Township officials and residents have ideas to revive the decaying Ligonier Beach property. The township plans to spend about $100,000 to hire a consultant who will generate a plan for the property along Route 30. The township bought the property for $230,000 after the resort closed in 2018. The...
Historic Oakmont church celebrates 150 years of community service
St. Thomas Memorial Episcopal Church in Oakmont has seen a lot of history. The church has had congregants march off to two world wars as well as conflicts in Korea, Vietnam and the Middle East. It weathered the Great Depression and recessions — all while remaining a haven and support...
Concert series in McCandless introduces jazz Sundays
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 from June 3 through Sept. 30 and features local and regional performers in a variety of musical genres. Concerts...
Pittsburgh is hosting Chesney, Pride and Arts Fest on Saturday. Here’s how to navigate them
Call it the trifecta, the triple whammy or, like Pittsburgh parking magnate Merrill Stabile, the perfect storm. However it’s described, Saturday is shaping up to be epic for Pittsburgh, as the city hosts three major events Downtown and on the North Shore that are expected to draw hundreds of thousands...
Tornado briefly forms, touches down in Derry TownshipVideo
Derry Township resident Courtney Thomas had just returned home from getting ice cream with her children on their last day of school when her husband, Michael Thomas Jr., rushed the family into the basement. Still holding their ice cream cones, she and the kids hurried downstairs. The family was avoiding...
Runway RePurposed features North Allegheny student designers
From book lover to ball gowns, a North Allegheny freshman was a winner with her unique literary-themed dress at the Runway RePurposed fashion show, a benefit of The Salvation Army of Western Pennsylvania Division. Student designers in the Pittsburgh area were to “create a look out of an item destined...
North Allegheny Foundation grants aid schools
The North Allegheny Foundation awarded $30,000-plus worth of grants this spring to aid students and teachers in the school district. The foundation also provided more than 20 students with scholarships. Both rounds of awards were announced at the North Allegheny School Board meetings, May 15 and 22, respectively. For the...
At killer’s sentencing, sister of slain North Versailles man describes ‘no end to this misery’
Rebecca Sanner remembers her mom’s eyes darting around the porch at each of her children. It was the middle of the night two years ago, and she was searching their faces — trying to figure out which one of her seven children was missing. It was Travis. He had been...
Judge: No dismissal of case of Greensburg woman accused of drugging girl
A Greensburg woman accused of giving an 8-year-old girl a dose of fentanyl in October 2022 lost her bid Thursday to have the case dismissed. Westmoreland County Judge Christopher Feliciani said questions regarding the mental competency of Skye C. Naggy at the time of the incident could be raised during...
Murrysville area: Glass recycling, bingo and more
Rewind Reuse Center summer mini-camps The Rewind Reuse Center in Export will host a series of summer mini-camps for children who have completed grades 1-6. The registration fee is $5 per child, per session. Each session will have 16 students with a waitlist. The sessions will be: • June 18...
Northland Public Library project inspires Icelanders
A cool connection happened recently between the Northland Public Library and a library in Iceland, thanks to a house made of books and an overseas summer reading program. Nicolas Yon, Northland communications director, received an email in February from a librarian at the Bókasafn Vestmannaeyja. The email read: Hi —...
North Park opens new baby pool
There may be a new baby pool at North Park this summer, but the popular swimming site has a long and rich history. The original pool at North Park was built for the 1936 Olympic swimming trials but was not finished in time, according to Abigail Gardner, spokesperson for Allegheny...
What to know about this summer pest: the fall cankerworm
The first major outbreak of the fall cankerworm in Southwestern Pennsylvania since 1977 is underway. The native pest eats the budding leaves off trees in the early spring and is expected to be in the region until mid-late June. The cankerworm infested the trees in Somerset County last summer, eating...
Tastyland plans 2nd location in former Monroeville bicycle shop
The owners of Tastyland on Route 66 north of Greensburg are nearing completion on an expansion and renovation at the longtime summer roadside attraction. This week, they announced that expansion will include a second location in Monroeville. “We were talking about doing a fast-casual location, something like a Chipotle or...
Pine unveils military banners during Memorial Day event
Pine proudly unveiled its new military banner program during a heartfelt Memorial Day ceremony held at the Veterans Memorial in the heart of Old Wexford. The event was attended by community members, local veterans and families who gathered to honor and remember those who have served our country. The ceremony...
Pine resident opens West Deer brewery
As is abundant among Western Pennsylvania beer drinkers, Paul Copelin tended toward a certain locally produced brand of low-calorie lager. “He is a Pittsburgh dad to the fullest, and he’ll never really try a lot of craft beer,” Pine resident Angela Bogacz explained about her father. “So I said, ‘Dad,...
