Munhall comic artist Ed Piskor dies following show’s postponement amid controversy
Ed Piskor, a well-known Munhall comic artist who recently became embroiled in controversy over allegations of sexual misconduct, has died, the funeral home handling his arrangements confirmed Monday. Piskor, who was 41, died unexpectedly on Monday, according to an obituary posted online by the Savolskis-Wasik-Glenn Funeral Home of Munhall. No...
Leechburg man charged with burglary, trespassing after overnight police chase
A Leechburg man faces numerous criminal charges after a police pursuit early Monday that spanned from Lower Burrell to Leechburg. Lower Burrell police charged Robert James Yakovich Jr., 43, with felony charges of burglary, criminal trespassing, evading arrest and eluding an officer; two misdemeanor DUI charges; and four summary traffic...
Mom can’t explain son’s role in Hempfield bank robbery
Latreace Anna Jackson never suspected the trajectory of her son’s life would lead her to a Westmoreland County courtroom. “The weight of my son’s crime is enormous. At first, I was in disbelief when I found out it was him. I thought, why? It was not his character,” Jackson of...
‘Fourth 1st responder’: Police social workers wear many hats in Hampton
When someone calls 911, police cruisers, fire trucks and ambulances speed to the scene, carrying professionals and volunteers who offer assistance in their respective areas of training. As they address the priorities of dousing blazes or patching wounds, the people whose lives are adversely affected sometimes are left to stare...
Hundreds turn out for Gilpin trail opening, look forward to completion of next leg this year
Avid cyclist Bob Cropp enjoys blazing a trail. And with the addition of 10 miles to Armstrong Trails in Armstrong County, Cropp of Grove City arrived on his bike Monday morning to learn more about the ongoing efforts to expand the trail in the Kiski Junction corridor through Gilpin. “It’s...
Investigators interview man who visited Rustic Ridge home days ahead of fatal explosion
Allegheny County authorities say they identified a man who was seen on the porch of a home in Plum’s Rustic Ridge neighborhood days before it exploded last year. The man was not suspected of any wrongdoing, but investigators believed he could have information that might help in the ongoing investigation,...
In brief: Penn Hills and Verona area happenings, week of April 1, 2024
PennDOT announces lineup of roads to be seal-coated Starting in April and lasting throughout summer, PennDOT will be seal-coating state roads in Penn Hills. This essential maintenance aims to extend the longevity of the roadways. Signs will be posted in advance at each location. The affected roads are: • State...
Will clouds play nice when solar eclipse hits Pennsylvania?
One lone cloud in the wrong place at the wrong time could ruin the party — or view of the much-anticipated solar eclipse. With just one week until the total eclipse, travel and viewing plans for many have shifted to the weather forecast. Right now, things look promising in Western...
Millvale Library announces Tool Lending Library
Patrons of the Millvale Community Library will be seeing construction on the property in the coming months. Melissa Mason, the executive director of the Millvale Community Library, announced that a 12 by 40-foot building will be constructed behind the library and will act as the new home for the Millvale...
Parkway East roadwork to restrict lanes through November in eastern Allegheny County
Motorists on the Parkway East should brace for months of single-lane restrictions in Allegheny County’s eastern suburbs due to upcoming work by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. Starting next week, weather permitting, Interstate 376 will be reduced to two lanes in each direction between the Churchill/Route 130 interchange at Exit...
Woman charged in Duquesne homicide could have left apartment but shot instead, police say
A woman remained in jail Monday after a weekend argument in a Duquesne apartment ended in a fatal shooting that led to her arrest. Police charged Latiya Hicks, 24, of Braddock with killing Lamont Nichols, 30, of Pittsburgh on Saturday evening inside a public housing apartment building on North Second...
Scenes from the Valley: Images captured in the Alle-Kiski Valley from March 21-27, 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,...
Ex-Allegheny County detective pleads guilty to harassment in Export bar incident
A former Allegheny County detective pleaded guilty Monday to two summary harassment citations connected to an incident at an Export bar last year. Raymond Bonacci, 57, of McKeesport, was ordered to pay $362 in fines and costs, according to court records. The two harassment counts were filed last week when...
Pa. Attorney General warns of eclipse glasses scam
Authorities are warning Pennsylvanians to beware of scammers selling bogus protective glasses in advance of next Monday’s solar eclipse. “Do your research to make sure the glasses you buy will thoroughly protect your eyes and allow you to safely view the solar eclipse,” Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry said in...
Morning Roundup: Jeannette man sought in Swissvale crash
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Monday, April 1: Jeannette man sought in Swissvale crash An arrest warrant was issued over the weekend for a Jeannette man accused of being impaired when he crashed into a backhoe in a construction zone in Swissvale. The backhoe...
Student-led survey sparks collaboration with Leechburg Area’s food service director
Some Leechburg Area elementary students created a foodie survey in hopes of bringing back or keeping their favorite breakfast and lunch items served in the school cafeteria. Thanks to a collaboration among fifth grade student council members from David Leech Elementary School and district food service director Tess Diehl, select...
In brief: Plum, Oakmont area events, week of April 1, 2024
Registration open for Plum youth fishing day Plum has opened registrations for the borough’s annual youth trout fishing day, which will be from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. April 13 on Plum Creek at 1040 Ross Hollow Road. The free event is open to Plum residents only. Families are asked...
In brief: North Allegheny area happenings, week of April 1, 2024
Bradford Woods road cleanup Bradford Woods’ spring road cleanup will be held in various periods throughout the day through April 14. The cleanup is being coordinated by the Bradford Woods Conservancy, a fund of the Allegheny Land Trust. Cleanup is on all roads within the borough and a few in...
Former Steeler Cam Sutton turns himself in amid allegations of domestic battery
Former Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Cameron Sutton surrendered to authorities in Florida on Sunday night on domestic violence accusations, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office. Sutton turned himself in at 8:30 p.m. on a charge of domestic battery by strangulation, a third-degree felony, at the Orient Road Jail in Tampa,...
Burrell Community Connections event aims to strengthen school, city bonds
Burrell High School student involvement is at an all-time high in Lower Burrell, officials say, and an event in April aims to keep that uptick going. The Burrell Community Connections event, scheduled for April 11 at Charles A. Huston Middle School, will bring together organizations, local businesses, city government and...
New $3M barge dock planned along the Allegheny River in Gilpin
A deteriorating steel dock along the Allegheny River in Gilpin is showing its age but has promise to be a boon to the local economy. Located in the township’s Schenley section, at milepost 30.8 on the Allegheny River north of Pittsburgh, it’s the last commercial dock going upriver from the...
The Stroller, April 1, 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. Addiction Recovery Ministry plans dinner theater fundraiser A mystery/comedy dinner fundraiser...
Teen boy killed in Wilkinsburg shooting
A 16-year-old boy was fatally shot Sunday night in Wilkinsburg, according to Allegheny County Police and the Allegheny County Medical Examiner. The shooting was reported just before 10:30 p.m. on Hill Avenue. First responders found Kevin Wilson of Pittsburgh there and took him to a hospital where police said he...
Hempfield supervisors approve part-time, paid fire department position in contested vote
Hempfield supervisors narrowly approved seeking paid part-time day shift drivers for the fire department. The move is part of efforts to strengthen and support the township volunteer fire department’s 10 stations in the face of challenges with emergency response. The township has met with firefighters over the past few months...
Schools adjust schedules for April 8 eclipse
Editor’s note: This report has been updated as school districts have changed plans. Potential safety concerns with viewing Monday’s solar eclipse have led some school districts to shift schedules, give students the day off or go remote with a flexible instruction day April 8. The eclipse coincides with regular dismissal...
