The Stroller, March 23, 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. Red Cross to honor local heroes The Southwestern Pennsylvania chapter of...
Police chiefs tell state agency that DA found cops ‘justified’ in killing Upper St. Clair man
Three South Hills police chiefs whose officers fatally shot a mentally ill Upper St. Clair man in January have told a state agency that the Allegheny County District Attorney’s Office determined their use of force was justified. District Attorney Stephen A. Zappala Jr. has made no public statements about the...
Slippery Rock University board seeks $98 million for building renovations
Trustees at Slippery Rock University voted Friday to pursue $98 million for renovations to three prominent but aging campus buildings, including the Morrow Field House, built in 1959. They also approved student fee increases totaling about $270 for the 2024-25 academic year. Both actions were among those taken as the...
State police: Woman shot in ‘road rage incident’ on Parkway East
A woman was shot in the hand in a road rage incident on Parkway East on Friday evening, according to state police. The woman pulled her vehicle onto the side of the parkway, near Greensburg Pike, and called 911. State and local police dispatched to the scene, said state Trooper...
Duquesne online searches soar after March Madness win
Call it a wave of social madness. While Duquesne Dukes basketball fans have been riding the high of an NCAA Tournament first round win against Brigham Young University, Duquesne itself also has been riding a high — in terms of online reach. Web activity has “skyrocketed” in the wake of...
‘Complex and intensive investigation’ underway into deadly Jeannette fire, investigator says
An investigation into the cause of the deadly fire this week in Jeannette could take weeks, the fire investigator said. Four children and their father were killed in the blaze early Wednesday that destroyed their two-story Guy Street home and badly damaged a neighbor’s house. “It’s a complex and intensive...
Owner appeals city condemnation of bug-infested Latrobe apartment building
The owner of a downtown Latrobe apartment building has appealed the city’s March 8 condemnation of the six-story apartment building officials say is infested with bugs. Meanwhile, city officials said most of the tenants at 333 Main St. had made arrangements to live elsewhere by Friday, March 22, the deadline...
Ray Shetler, acquitted of murder in 2015 police officer’s killing, sentenced for parole violations
A former New Florence man acquitted of murder in the 2015 shooting of a St. Clair police officer will be eligible for parole in just over two months under a new sentence imposed Friday. Ray A. Shetler Jr., 39, of Saltsburg, was given a 5-year sentence for violating probation, but...
‘What are we waiting for?’ Fontana backs regular statewide property reassessments
Pennsylvania is the only state that doesn’t regularly reassess its properties for tax purposes. A Pittsburgh state legislator wants to change that. Sen. Wayne Fontana, D-Brookline, told TribLive that he is drafting legislation that would call for regular reassessments statewide. “It is absolutely time to talk about this,” Fontana said...
National Aviary welcomes new Eurasian eagle-owl chick
The National Aviary welcomed a new member of the family and is inviting guests to meet it. The Eurasian eagle-owl chick hatched on March 15. It is the 10th chick hatched by parents X and Dumbledore. “X and Dumbledore both came to the Aviary as juvenile owls and have spent...
Riverview School District securing devices, network following cyber breach
Riverview School District announced Friday it is regaining use of its computer network after a breach this week, but it is not known whether any sensitive data was accessed. In an email to families, Superintendent Neil English stated the investigation into Tuesday’s breach is ongoing, and the district’s technology department...
Southern Allegheny Valley Emergency Services advises people to come hungry to Good Friday fish fry
The Southern Allegheny Valley Emergency Services hopes to reel in a big crowd for its annual Good Friday fish fry — a tradition in the Lower Valley for more than 50 years. Chief Mike Daniher said the large cod fillet is the department’s No. 1 seller. “We sell over 750...
Teen driver to face trial in fatal McCandless crash after best friend testifies against him
Aiden Saber stood in a red jail jumpsuit Friday, silently listening to his best friend testify against him. Jeffrey Tourney described how Saber triggered the horrific crash in December that killed a young woman — and Tourney’s little brother. Police said Saber, 18, of Richland was speeding in his mother’s...
State police investigate theft from Smithton worship leader’s wallet
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating the theft of credit cards from a wallet at a Smithton church. The theft was reported March 10, when a man discovered his credit cards were missing after he returned from taking part in the Sunday service at Hope Memorial Lutheran Church in Smithton, police...
NTSB final report on Fern Hollow collapse rips inspections, oversightVideo
The National Transportation Safety Board on Friday issued its final report on the collapse of Pittsburgh’s Fern Hollow Bridge, finding that it fell because of the “poor quality” of inspections, “insufficient oversight” of the inspection program and repeated failure by the city to act on maintenance and repair recommendations. “Although...
Murrysville area: Used book sale donations, library events and more
Email news briefs and event listings to pvarine@triblive.com. Used book sale donations The Murrysville Community Library and local branch of the American Association of University Women will host their annual used book sale April 25-27, and are collecting donations for the sale beginning March 25. Gently used books, particularly for...
Riverfront campground with 800-plus acres on the market for $3M in Gilpin
A huge piece of riverfront property with a popular campground is on the market in Gilpin. With a total of 830 acres, the rural parcel on Johnetta Road is listed for $3 million. It follows the Allegheny River in the Johnetta section of the township, north of Gilpin’s Schenley section....
Morning Roundup: Arrest made in South Side bank robbery; Picklesburgh adds a day
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Friday, March 22: Police make arrest for South Side bank robbery Police announced an arrest Thursday in a bank robbery that happened last weekend on the South Side. Police arrested 63-year-old Arthur Lee Williams of Coalport, Clearfield County. He...
Youngstown-Whitney firefighters set to debut new pumper engine with improved features
Youngstown-Whitney Volunteer Fire Department is looking for a buyer for its 1993 pumper engine. That’s because the firefighters this month took delivery of an updated replacement for that primary vehicle they roll out of the Main Street station in Youngstown when they respond to a fire. Department officials hope to...
The Stroller, March 22, 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. Food bank seeking help for Easter distribution Lower Valley Food Bank...
Westmoreland happenings: Lenten luncheon, gardening seminar, bingo, more
Arts • Westmoreland Performing Arts Professional Theatre Company will present the classic rock opera, “Jesus Christ Superstar,” at 7:30 p.m. March 29 and 30 at the Palace Theatre, Greensburg. Tickets: 724-836-8000 or palacetheatre.org. Church News • Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, 140 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Greensburg, will host a Lenten luncheon...
New Kensington church owed $20K after canceling order for chair lift, police say in charging business owner
The owner of a Pittsburgh-based elevator service is facing four felony charges after New Kensington police allege he failed to refund more than $20,000 to a New Kensington church over a canceled job. Sylvester Louis Lapinski Jr., 72, of Shaler is charged with diversion of services, theft by deception, deceptive...
5 things to do in Westmoreland County: March 22-24
With the temperature slowly creeping into the 50s, there are plenty of options for outdoor and indoor activities this weekend in Westmoreland County. Art installation On Saturday, the Westmoreland Cultural Trust is collaborating with Olde Towne Overhaul and New Ken Downtown Partnership to unveil its 13th pair of wings at...
Fort Ligonier bestows awards on miniature model makers
The young creators of three miniature forts came home from Fort Ligonier with prizes this month. Through the Model Fort Contest at Fort Ligonier, area students worked to build miniature models of forts to be graded and judged by museum officials and guests. The models were limited to 2 feet...
4-vehicle crash on West Carson Street sends 4 to the hospital
Three adults and a child were taken to local hospitals in stable condition Thursday night after a four-vehicle crash on Pittsburgh’s South Side, according to police. Police, fire and EMS responded to the 1400 block of West Carson Street around 6:45 p.m., where a driver reportedly lost control of their...
