Musicians perform in Marshall to benefit Highmark Caring Place
One of the more distinctive musical instruments in the Pittsburgh area gets plenty of mileage. Jeff Schiller’s 6-foot-tall upright bass, customized with a unique multicolored design, gets regular workouts when he performs with any of his half-dozen regular bands. “I had my bass custom painted to show the family tree...
Could a bridge collapse similar to Baltimore happen in Pittsburgh?
Barges have struck many bridges in the Pittsburgh region over the years, but none of the collisions caused major structural damage to any of the river spans, a local bridge expert said Tuesday. Following Tuesday’s collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Allegheny County Public Works Director Stephen...
Total donations for victims of Jeannette fire surpass $250,000
Fundraising continues as donations to GoFundMe and local accounts total more than $250,000 in support of the families affected by last week’s fatal fire in Jeannette. Organizers of Monday’s fundraiser at the American Legion in Jeannette said they expect the total donated to surpass $18,000. Volunteer Michelle Langdon said that...
Fayette coroner identifies 5 victims of fatal 3-car crash
Five people, including an infant, died in a three-vehicle collision Tuesday afternoon in Fayette County, according to a Pennsylvania State Police report. The driver, Harold Nibert, 55, and passengers Bradley Thivener, 47; Krystal May, 36; Amanda Dawson, 33; and her 7-month-old son, Kullen Dawson, died at the scene, according to...
Instagram, Threads restrict political content for users
Does seeing unsolicited political content on social media bother you? Instagram and Threads are no longer recommending political content to users of the social media platforms — but some users have been reposting directions showing how to reverse the new feature. Meta rolled out the restriction in early February through...
Lawsuit: West Homestead police should have ended pursuit that reached speeds of 100 mph
Two women are suing the West Homestead police after an officer chased a suspect at speeds greater than 100 mph on East Carson Street, resulting in the suspect crashing head-on into their car, injuring them and killing himself. Lexis Windsheimer, of McKees Rocks, and Kayona Smart, of Brentwood, filed the...
Pittsburgh man opts for trial in New Kensington shooting case
A Pittsburgh man faces a mandatory sentence of at least 20 years in prison if he’s convicted of shooting at three New Kensington police officers when he goes to trial next month. Assistant District Attorney Anthony Iannamorelli said prosecutors offered J’Lamar Washington, 21, an agreement that would have called for...
Hampton’s Talbot Thon exceeds fundraising goal by nearly $9,000
The goal of Hampton High School’s March 22 fundraiser was to generate $30,000. “Our students and the Hampton community absolutely blew us away with their efforts in this year’s Talbot Thon!” the school district’s Facebook page reported the following day. “Last night’s grand reveal was $38,929.44.” Talbot Thon’s beneficiary is...
Bicyclist hospitalized after truck struck him at Pittsburgh intersection
A bicyclist was hospitalized in critical condition Tuesday after a semi-truck struck him while he crossed a Downtown Pittsburgh intersection. Pittsburgh police, firefighters and first responders were dispatched just before 10:30 a.m. to the intersection of Liberty Avenue and Stanwix Street for reports of the collision, police spokeswoman Emily Bourne...
Westmoreland judge to consider recusal in case involving suspended Arnold police officer
A Westmoreland County judge said he will consider a request to remove himself from the case of a man accused of lying about how his patrol vehicle was damaged while working as an Arnold police officer. Judge Scott Mears asked attorney Marc Daffner to file a formal motion seeking his...
New Kensington man pleads guilty in 2021 drive-by shooting case
A New Kensington man accused in a drive-by shooting pleaded guilty Tuesday while his co-defendant got a new lawyer. Isaac A. Weihrauch, 20, was sentenced to five to 10 years in a state prison under a plea agreement with Westmoreland County prosecutors. He pleaded guilty to aggravated assault, attempted aggravated...
Feds approve U.S. Steel agreement with county, environmentalists over 2018 plant fire
An agreement for U.S. Steel to pour nearly $25 million into its Mon Valley facilities and support the health of residents living near them has taken another step closer to becoming reality. U.S. District Judge W. Scott Hardy on Tuesday signed a consent decree the steelmaking giant inked in January...
As garbage collection costs rise, Latrobe seeks options for next waste hauling contract
Latrobe passed along to residents a 2% hike in garbage collection fees charged this year by the city’s hauler, Republic Services, and the city is anticipating another 2% hike in 2025, under a contract extension with the service provider. Looking further down the road, officials are considering more flexible options...
Pittsburgh Cultural Trust postpones cartoon exhibit amid sexual misconduct allegations
A cartoon exhibit in Downtown Pittsburgh has been indefinitely postponed following sexual misconduct allegations made against one of the artists. Pittsburgh-based cartoonist Ed Piskor was scheduled to host an exhibition at 707 Penn Gallery starting April 6. However, the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust said it postponed the show indefinitely after it...
Pine-Richland grad’s business excels at 40th International Pizza Expo and Conference
The title of the workshop was simple and direct: “You Want to Open a Pizzeria? Now What?” If those who attended take the presenter’s lead, they may be onto something. Pine resident Nick Bogacz shared his insight during the 40th International Pizza Expo and Conference in Las Vegas, drawing from...
Curtisville principal recognized by Pittsburgh Penguins
Jennifer Cavalancia, principal at Curtisville Primary Center in the Deer Lakes School District, often says she is lucky to do the work of the school’s top administrator every day. And recognition from the Pittsburgh Penguins didn’t hurt either. Cavalancia, 44, of Elizabeth Township was recognized as a 2024 Pittsburgh Penguins...
In brief: Herald area events for the week of March 25, 2024
Pitt professor to discuss electoral system during AAUW meeting Guest speaker Susan Hansen will discuss the current electoral system during the April meeting of the Fox Chapel affiliate of American Association of University Women. A University of Pittsburgh professor emerita, Hansen will talk about the pros and cons of the...
New initiatives at Carnegie Elementary aim to promote community
One thing realized from the covid-19 pandemic is the necessity of human connection and interaction in education, according to Carnegie Elementary principal Jenna Mozzocio. “We have the unique ability to be that connection,” Mozzocio said. “Everybody has something to gain when having a close connection with school.” In Mozzocio’s first...
Pine-Richland singers earn selection to All-State Chorus
Pine-Richland High School sophomores Sophia Priore and Katelyn Rickard have been selected to perform with the All-State Chorus at the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association All-State Festival on April 20 at the Warner Theater in Erie. Sophia and Katelyn were selected following a competitive audition process that began at the PMEA...
Hempfield Area works through ‘legal ramifications’ in effort to use former architect’s work for renovation
Hempfield Area School District officials say they won’t know what they can use from a completed architectural plan for the high school renovation project until a legal process plays out between the district and the firm that drew up the plans. Interim Superintendent Kimberlie Rieffannacht declined to provide specifics about...
20 animals seized from Butler County home
Pennsylvania State Police in Butler seized 10 dogs, one cat, four ducks and five chickens from a home in Muddy Creek Township, Butler County, on Monday. Troopers were called to the 300 block of Pfeifer Road for reports of 10 dogs living in “deplorable conditions.” The house was declared “uninhabitable,”...
Teen charged in fatal shooting in McKees Rocks
Children were playing outside on March 4, when Pittsburgh teenager Tavarius “Pookah” Lee walked down Boquet Street shortly after 5 p.m., authorities said Tuesday. Lee, 17, of Sheraden, didn’t stop walking as police said he pulled his tan hoodie over his head. At 5:16 p.m., another teen spotted him. “Who’s...
Ligonier Valley Historical Society to hold Tastes of Town fundraiser
The Ligonier Valley Historical Society’s Tastes of the Town is set to return on April 18 at The Barn at Ligonier on Springer Road in Ligonier. Among those slated to offer food at the fundraiser are Carol & Dave’s Roadhouse, The Creamery at Pleasant Lane Farms, The Eastwood Inn, El...
Planning and events continue to mark Youngwood’s 125th anniversary
As part of ongoing celebrations for the 125th anniversary of Youngwood Borough, the Youngwood Fire Hall will host a karaoke night from 6 to 10 p.m. April 27. The event will be held at 104 S. Second St. in Youngwood. Replicas of the borough building, T-shirts, hats, totes and an...
The Stroller, March 26, 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. Wildflower identification class planned The Outdoor Discovery Center at Crooked Creek,...
