East Deer amusement tax set to take effect April 13
A portion of admission fees for large, ticketed events in East Deer will soon go to the municipality. Commissioners on Thursday adopted a 5% tax on admission fees to large events hosted in the township. The tax becomes effective April 13. Event coordinators would be responsible for collecting the fees...
In brief: Richland, Pine happenings, week of March 18, 2024
‘Mamma Mia!’
at Pine-Richland Performances of “Mamma Mia!” continue on March 22 and 23 at Pine-Richland High School. Shows are at 7:30 p.m. both days, plus a 2 p.m. matinee on Saturday. Beattie students
of month Two Pine-Richland High School juniors were named student of the month at A.W. Beattie...
In brief: North Allegheny area happenings, week of March 18, 2024
‘Cool Tools’ for garden club “Cool Tools and Tool Care for the Gardener” is the show-and-tell topic for the March 26 meeting of Longvue Acres Garden Club, with Steve Piskor, Penn State master gardener If your tools are the boss, not you, then this program is designed for you. The...
In brief: Plum, Oakmont area events, week of March 18, 2024
Guard punched inmate in Allegheny County Jail cell, police say An Allegheny County Jail guard has lost his job and been charged after he punched an inmate multiple times, authorities said. Robert Veith, 49, of Plum, was conducting window cell checks Jan. 3 when the incident occurred, Allegheny County Police...
Morning Roundup: Crash in Liberty Tunnel; Allegheny County Police searching for suspect
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Monday, March 18: 2-vehicle crash inside Pittsburgh’s Liberty Tunnel A two-vehicle crash was reported inside the inbound Liberty Tunnel on Monday morning. Allegheny County 911 received reports of the crash a little after 5:40 a.m. According to Triblive’s news...
East Deer increases water rates
East Deer residents soon will feel the brunt of three previous water rate increases from the township’s bulk water provider. Township commissioners increased water rates by $1.80 per 1,000 gallons. East Deer previously charged its residents $15.50 for the first 1,500 gallons used. “Our wholesale provider, Tarentum Borough, increased us...
Seton Hill presents lecture by San Diego cardinal during inaugural Founders’ Day
The Seton Hill community will honor its past and look toward its future during its inaugural Founders’ Day celebration Tuesday. Founders’ Day — which will feature a lecture by Cardinal Robert McElroy and a panel discussion about religion and violence — was created by the university’s office of Mission and...
The Stroller, March 18, 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. Springdale library collecting old pill bottles Springdale Free Public Library is...
Hempfield family fighting son’s leukemia encourages people to join transplant registry
When Lucas James’ mom came to pick him up from school two years ago, Lucas knew something was terribly wrong. “I had on-and-off fevers, and we ended up having to do a blood test,” said Lucas, 14. “I was at school when my mom had gotten notified. “She was so...
Building permit sweep yields 11 violations in Gilpin; officials urge compliance
Gilpin zoning officer Sharon Long recently completed a weeklong sweep, checking for nonpermitted structures in the rural township. During the sweep, Long cited 11 residents for not obtaining the proper permits before building on their property. Most of Gilpin’s surrounding townships and municipalities have zoning laws on the books, but...
In brief: Herald area events for the week of March 18, 2024
Run to benefit first responders Run for the Hill of It, a FoxWall EMS and Aspinwall Volunteer Fire Department fundraiser, is set for 9 a.m. to noon April 28. The 1-mile competitive race and family fun walk is presented by UPMC St. Margaret. Registration is open. Participants will meet at...
Silver ball still rolls at Pinball Perfection in West View
Arcade regulars half a century ago may remember the appearance of a game featuring a few lit-up lines representing tennis-table paddles, trying to make contact with a dot zigzagging across the screen. Fans of pinball machines, the main attractions at such establishments, tended to scoff at something that simplistic. Despite...
Pedestrian hit by driver in Friendship
A 40-year-old man was hit by a driver in Pittsburgh’s Friendship neighborhood Sunday morning. Pittsburgh Police said a man was hit at the corner of Baum Boulevard and South Graham Street at about 11:35 a.m. The driver initially left the scene, but then later returned with someone else driving, according...
Scenes from the Valley: Images captured in the Alle-Kiski Valley from March 7-13, 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,...
Remember When: St. Patrick’s Day Flood wreaked havoc on the A-K Valley in 1936
In the winter of 1936, the Alle-Kiski Valley saw 63 inches of snowfall through February. Then March came in like a lion. During the first weeks of March, warm weather coupled with melting snow and two days of torrential rain resulted in one of the region’s worst natural disasters: the...
Building the Valley: Arnold woman fulfills dream by opening Lower Burrell bridal shop
Through all the ups and downs, fashion has always been a big part in Precious “GiGi” Jones’ life. And now, the time is right for her to open a bridal boutique in Lower Burrell. “This is my dream — to not only make people feel beautiful but to make them...
Human remains found in White Oak
Human remains were found Saturday afternoon in White Oak, said the Allegheny County Police. First responders found the human remains behind a building in the 700 block of O’Neil Boulevard, county police said. The department’s homicide unit was notified at 5:30 p.m. Preliminary investigations suggest there was no foul play...
Man identified in fatal East Liberty shooting
A Pittsburgh man fatally shot in East Liberty Saturday afternoon has been identified by the Allegheny County Medical Examiner. The victim, Raymond Sims, 70, was found with multiple gunshot wounds in the head and neck inside a vehicle at the corner of North Highland and Penn Avenue at about 4:20...
Former CMU president recalled as visionary leader who impacted the university and region
Former Carnegie Mellon University President Jared L. “Jerry” Cohon, who led the university for 16 years, was remembered Sunday as a visionary for the university who had a great impact on the region’s economy. Cohon, 76, who died Saturday in Ligonier, “was widely respected and immensely beloved, and his leadership...
Fox Chapel area real estate transactions, week of March 17, 2024
Fox Chapel William Fallon sold property at 169 North Drive to Jose and Laura Bernardo for $1,175,000. Barbara Richey Chait sold property at 605 Whispering Pines Drive to 605 WP LLC for $3,465,000. Indiana Eduardo Vicente Zambrano Tola sold property at 1044 Diane Lane to Alan and Maria Jersey for...
North suburban real estate transactions, week of March 17, 2024
Bellevue Robert Venczel sold property at 556 Dawson Ave. to Brendan Marshall and Sarah Carroll for $339,000. Wendy P Investment Properties LLC sold property at 69 Longmore Ave. to Louis Enterprises LLC for $65,000. Franklin Park Paul Ionadi sold property at 2513 Acorn Ct to Yanoga LLC + Ayla Mgmt...
The Stroller, March 17, 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. Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Highlands HS students to perform ‘Disney’s Descendants:...
‘We received thank-you’s’: Greensburg diocese has armed police officer in every school
Police officers who work at schools in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Greensburg are serving as mentors to students just as much as protectors. Members of the diocese force, in its first school year of existence as a private police department, make daily rounds at the 12 schools in four...
‘Sad, dreadful feelings’: Couple’s death in house explosion rekindles memories, unanswered questions
When Rick Napoleon heard about a fatal home explosion in Crescent last week, he was overcome by sadness and empathy. The thoughts of destruction and death that he and his neighbors endured seven months ago in Plum’s Rustic Ridge community came flooding back. His home was destroyed when his neighbor’s...
Pittsburgh preps for March Madness maniacs as city again hosts the Big Dance
Sure, the Robert Morris Colonials have hung up their tricornered hats. But the Duquesne Dukes are still dribbling, and the Pitt Panthers might slip in by a whisker despite long odds. No matter how the local teams fare after the brackets are built today for March Madness, college basketball’s premier...
