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Renowned forensic pathologist Cyril Wecht dies
Known as much for his brilliant mind as his profanity, for his controversial opinions as his work ethic, for his love of family as his inflated sense of self, Dr. Cyril H. Wecht was a study in contrasts. While the forensic pathologist — who had both medical and law degrees...
Freeport Area School District in a familiar place as it faces deficit
The Freeport Area School District is looking to close a shortfall of about $880,000 in its proposed budget. Barring cuts or unexpected changes, the district will dip into its fund balance to bridge the gap for the sixth time in seven years. Just how much it’ll deplete its $2.8 million...
In brief: Hampton area happenings, week of May 13, 2024
Pints in the Park series starts Pints in the Park events are scheduled for 5 to 9 p.m. May 17, June 28, July 26, Aug. 23 and Sept. 27 in the parking lot of the Hampton Community Center, 3101 McCully Road. The events feature food trucks, entertainment and beverages for...
In brief: North Allegheny area happenings, week of May 13, 2024
Garden club holds sale, hike Longvue Acres Garden Club’s perennial plant sale is scheduled for May 18. The cash-only sale is a favorite with North Hills residents and held each year the Saturday after Mother’s Day from 9:00 a.m. to noon, rain or shine, in the lower parking lot of...
1 killed, 2 injured in Uniontown shooting
One person was killed and two others injured Sunday in a shooting in Uniontown. The shooting happened just after 9 p.m. around Austin Street near Collins Avenue, according to TribLive news partner WTAE. Fayette County Coroner Bob Baker identified the victim as Shaquisa Sims, 32, of Uniontown. WTAE reported Jasmine...
Morning Roundup: Police say fired car dealership worker threatened extortion
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Monday, May 13: Police say fired car dealership worker threatened extortion A former car dealership employee in Indiana County, who had been fired from his job, allegedly threatened to release customer data if the dealership didn’t give him more...
PennDOT cites safety issues with Route 30 median barrier plan in North Huntingdon
North Huntingdon resident Tony Janczewski isn’t happy that the median barrier proposed for a stretch of Route 30 in the township could add two miles to his daily trip to work. According to Route 30 improvement plans displayed last week at the Hartford Heights fire station, Janczewski would have to...
The Stroller, May 13, 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. Free fishing derby scheduled for Northmoreland Park A free fishing derby...
As low attendance persists, school districts weigh the role of the magistrate
Students who habitually log unexcused absences could be in for more than a trip to the district judge. Instead, they might get a teacher-mentor, access to a licensed therapist or a home visit from a social worker — all steps that school leaders are taking in hopes of reversing a...
First responders with PTSD would be eligible for workers comp under Pa. proposal
Life as a first responder can mean witnessing things that are hard to process. It can be different for each responder, said Shawn Penzera, director of special operations at Greensburg-based Mutual Aid EMS. Calls involving children or multiple fatalities are typically harder. But maybe an EMT recently experienced the death...
In brief: Plum, Oakmont area events, week of May 13, 2024
‘Bowl for the Cure’ scheduled The 15th annual “Bowl for the Cure” will be held beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 18, at Nesbit’s Lanes, 3501 Leechburg Road in Plum. The cost is $20 per person or $100 per lane and includes bowling, shoes, pizza, pop, random drawings, a 50/50...
Police: Uniontown man charged after attacking paramedic
A Uniontown man faces criminal charges after state police say he attacked a paramedic while first responders were attempting to render aid to him. Eric Parker, 24, had passed out at a Dollar General in North Union, Fayette County. Parker faces a felony charge of aggravated assault, misdemeanor charges of...
Names revealed of latest offspring of Punxsutawney Phil and Phyllis
A special announcement came out of Punxsutawney on Sunday — and it had nothing to do with the weather. Reading from scroll, Dan McGinley, vice president of The Punxsutawney Groundhog Club, announced via Facebook video that Punxsutawney Phil’s children have been named — a girl, Sunny; and a boy, Shadow....
Newborn delivered during early Mother’s Day dinner at Hempfield restaurant
Four strangers and an emergency dispatcher helped bring Lyndsay Platt’s second child, Leila Marie, into the world Saturday on towels laid across a restaurant floor in Hempfield. Platt had arrived at the New City Buffet along Route 30 for an early Mother’s Day dinner with her fiancé and 18-month-old son,...
Scenes from the Valley: Images captured in the Alle-Kiski Valley from May 1-8, 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,...
Allegheny Land Trust preserves green space in Ross
Drumming up support for a land conservation effort in Ross may not be much of a problem, as Lindsay Dill learned while attending a township event. “A 9-year-old boy came up to me and said, ‘So, uh, how much do you need for this thing?,’ very confidently,” Dill recalled. “And...
Faces of the Valley: O’Hara’s Sarah Jones parlays passion for teaching into Volunteer of the Year Award from National Aviary
O’Hara resident Sarah Jones calls herself a lucky duck. After retiring as a first-grade teacher from the Wilkinsburg School District, Jones spread her wings and found a new passion — birds — while still keeping her love for teaching close. She began volunteering in 2014 at the National Aviary on...
Remember When: Tarentum fire destroyed 8 buildings along East Sixth Avenue in 1885
One of the most disastrous fires in Tarentum’s history occurred on Dec. 21, 1885, and led to the organization of the borough’s first fire department. The fire originated in the office of Patterson and Travis, an insurance agency in a wood-frame building where the present Tarentum Post Office stands. A...
Tornadoes confirmed in Washington, Fayette counties from weekend stormsVideo
The National Weather Service has confirmed a tornado touched down shortly after 6 p.m. Saturday near Finleyville in Washington County. NWS confirmed the Finleyville tornado as an EF2, meaning it had winds between 111 to 135 mph. A church in adjacent Union Township was damaged while services were in progress,...
New Kensington man arrested in connection with Arnold stabbing
A weekend stabbing in Arnold left one person injured and another behind bars. Sheron Brown, 45, of New Kensington is charged with aggravated assault and simple assault following the incident Saturday night. Brown was denied bond and was being held at the Westmoreland County jail. A preliminary hearing is scheduled...
Penn Township to vote on expanding volunteer service tax program to include Manor firefighters
Penn Township commissioners will vote this next week on a proposal to expand its volunteer service credit program to include residents who serve in neighboring Manor Borough Volunteer Fire Department. Enacted by the township commissioners in 2018, the program gives real estate and earned income tax credits to Penn Township...
Sewickley area real estate transactions, week of May 12, 2024
Aleppo Yolien Peeters sold property at 207 Trailside Drive to Thomas Shawn and Stephanie Harkins for $305,000. Bell Acres Estate of Timothy McCutcheon sold property at 706 Ambridge Ave. to Reginaldo Morales Hernandez for $55,000. Edgeworth Estate of Gloria Kelley sold property at 111 Pine Road to Marlene DeAngelo for...
Fox Chapel area real estate transactions, week of May 12, 2024
Aspinwall Meraki Resident II LLC sold property at 803-805 Center Ave. to 272 State St. LLC for $1,200,000. Blawnox L&C Housing LLC sold property at 431 Freeport Road to Charlie Ward for $197,500. Fox Chapel Paul Marquart sold property at Unknown Address to Carl and Mary Elizabeth Sirio for $27,016....
Western Pennsylvanians recall treasured advice bestowed by their moms
“Don’t talk with your mouth full.” “Money doesn’t grow on trees.” “I’ll give you something to cry about.” “Because I said so.” There’s no shortage of well-known motherly advice in the parenting universe, and some of those mom-isms end up seared into our memories well beyond childhood. In honor of...
East suburban real estate transactions, week of May 12, 2024
ALLEGHENY COUNTY Chalfant Dennis Syska sold property at 301 Greenfield Ave. to Aviedaleen Rozina Carden Miller and Maleena Matilda Escalera for $164,000. Churchill Jessica Buitrago sold property at 3310 Longbow Drive to Daniel Mankin and Kyrnan Matthias for $352,500. Mary Ann McClain sold property at 3318 Scathelocke Drive to Finnbarr...
