Police: New Kensington man handed gun to woman, asked her to shoot another man
A New Kensington man is accused of pointing a gun at a man on the street Saturday before handing the weapon to a woman and telling her to shoot the man. Police charged Thomas Lee Burruss, 47, with illegally possessing a firearm and simple assault. Burruss is prohibited from having...
‘All the bells and whistles’: New Blawnox public works truck in service
Blawnox officials understand having the right equipment can make a huge difference for municipal public works crews. Roads need to be plowed, streets and sewers need to be repaired and crews need to safely transport themselves and their gear daily. “That’s what it’s all about,” council Vice President Randall Stoddard...
State police force South Huntingdon man off road after 15-mile chase
A South Huntingdon man was arrested Saturday night at the end of a 15-mile police chase through several communities, according to court papers. Troopers said they believe Ridge L. Teeters, 18, was impaired by drugs. State police encountered a Chevrolet Cobalt that was traveling 90 mph in a 55 mph...
Rain changing to snow could make for messy Tuesday morning commute
After a few days of spring-like weather, snow is forecast to return to the Pittsburgh area early Tuesday, possibly making for a messy morning commute. Monday will be mostly dry until a storm system from the south arrives later in the day, with rain Monday night changing to snow showers...
In brief: Fish fry, senior softball, other Hampton area events, week of Feb. 12, 2024
Lenten fish fry Saints Martha and Mary Parish will host a fish fry from 4 to 7 p.m. Fridays during Lent, except Good Friday, at St. Catherine of Sweden Church on Wildwood Road in Hampton. Fish dinners offer a choice of baked or fried cod or steamed shrimp and include...
In brief: Pine-Richland area events, week of Feb. 12, 2024
Grand opening for fitness room The Pine Community Center will celebrate its 15th birthday on Feb. 17 with the grand opening of a new fitness room. The member-exclusive event will include fitness classes in the new room, programs for kids, cupcakes and refreshments. Members who attend will receive a three-day...
Northern Tier Library programs, week of Feb. 12, 2024
Upcoming Northern Tier Library programs include: • American Mahjong. Join Northern Tier Library at the Pine Community Center at 11:45 a.m. Feb. 19 to learn and play American Mahjong, a game of mixing and matching tiles with three to four players per game. Beginners to expert levels are welcome. Bring...
In brief: Plum, Oakmont area events, week of Feb. 12, 2024
Plum School
District looking for bus, van drivers The Plum School District is hiring bus and van drivers. Bus drivers are paid a base rate of $23.45 per hour; van drivers are paid $18. An overtime rate of $33.90 is available beyond 40 hours per week for bus drivers for...
New Kensington-Arnold to address neglected maintenance on Valley High School flood prevention facilities
Flood control measures installed to protect Valley High School and its campus, including the New Kensington-Arnold School District’s football stadium, are overdue for needed maintenance. A debris basin at the upper end of the campus is 80% full and “minimally functioning,” said Jim Pillsbury, a hydraulic engineer with the Westmoreland...
The Stroller, Feb. 12, 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. Mystery dinner to raise funds for Leechburg Public Library A mystery...
Morning Roundup: SWAT arrest in Brighton Heights; Pa. state trooper injured making U-turn
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Monday, Feb. 12: SWAT arrests wanted man A man wanted on a warrant was taken into custody early Monday in Pittsburgh’s Brighton Heights neighborhood, police said. According to police, another man called around 11:15 p.m. Sunday after being involved...
1 dead after domestic fight leads to shooting
One man is dead and another is in custody after a shooting shortly after midnight along the border of Pittsburgh’s Overbrook and Carrick neighborhoods, police said. Police and medics responded to the shooting in the 2300 block of Lucina Avenue around 12:30 a.m. First responders found a man, later identified...
‘Skipped all their own rules’: Buffalo Township resident sues municipality to block cell tower
Editor’s note: This story was updated on Monday, Feb. 12, to include a statement from Buffalo Township’s solicitor. Lynn Shearer’s opposition wasn’t enough to stop Buffalo Township from approving a Verizon cell tower on his neighbor’s property in December. Now he’s taking the township to court for an alleged failure...
In brief: Herald area events for the week of Feb. 12, 2024
Presentation to spotlight Project Lifesaver Fox Chapel Area senior Sophia Gass and her sister, Sadie, will present information about a free tracking program, Project Lifesaver, for family members caring for a loved one with memory loss or other cognitive impairments who are prone to wandering away. Their presentation, in partnership...
Rescued alligator transported to new home, injured from months in the wild
The latest alligator rescued from along the Kiski River near Apollo has new digs. Neo, a pet alligator reported missing since September in Kiski Township, was safely captured by cyclists Friday evening along the Roaring Run Trail. Nathan Lysaght, founder and director of Nate’s Reptile Rescue, a Pittsburgh-based nonprofit that...
Mt. Pleasant, Yough host fundraisers for family of late referee
Referee Mike Roebuck was the kind of person a coach wants their athletes to be around, said Mt. Pleasant Area High School basketball coach Annie Malkowiak. Roebuck, 45, of New Stanton was officiating a junior varsity basketball game between Mt. Pleasant and Yough when he collapsed and later died at...
Scenes from the Valley: Images captured in the Alle-Kiski Valley from Jan. 31-Feb. 7, 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,...
North Hills High School scores hit with unified bocce team
The concept is simple. You roll a small ball, and wherever it stops, players launching larger spheres try to propel them as close to that point as possible. But however mundane that type of activity may seem, consider that people have participated in it for at least 7,000 years. And...
Man missing from South Side Slopes found safely
A missing 65-year-old man from the South Side Slopes neighborhood in the South Side was found, Pittsburgh police said. Richard Vavrek went missing sometime between 2:45 and 7:15 p.m. Saturday, wandering away from his home on Holt Street, according to police....
Construction on Freeport’s new $18.6M sewage treatment facility to start Monday
Freeport taxpayers soon will see progress on a project they’ve helped to pay for over the past year — and into the future. The borough will break ground Monday on its
$18.6 million sewage treatment plant. “Freeport Borough is finally upgrading its wastewater treatment plant,” said Zachary Filous, borough manager....
Faces of the Valley: Plum 4th grader excels at investment challenge, writing poetry
Whether it’s crisp cash or fresh grass covered in morning dew, 10-year-old Jett Bittner knows green. The fourth grader at Plum’s O’Block Elementary School recently placed first in Allegheny County and 10th statewide in the elementary division of a stock market game. Then, he was among several of his classmates...
Looking for a logistical nightmare? Try to get rid of a piano
Getting into the piano business is a heavy decision. While that’s a bit of a bad pun, it’s also the truth. Piano dealers mostly have their own infrastructure in place to deal with one of the world’s heaviest instruments. But for people who have a piano and don’t want it...
Iconic Three Rivers Stadium implosion anniversary falls on Super Bowl SundayVideo
It was a beautiful day for the end of a sporting era on this day 23 years ago in Pittsburgh. Three Rivers Stadium was imploded under cold temps and sunny blue skies on Feb. 11, 2001 to make way for two newer sporting venues — PNC Park and Heinz Field...
Mon Incline back in business after undergoing weeks of repairs
The Monongahela Incline is again open for business. The 154-year-old incline that connects Pittsburgh’s Station Square to the Mount Washington neighborhood reopened at 5:30 a.m. Saturday, according to Pittsburgh Regional Transit. The incline had been closed since Jan. 2 due to failing electrical and mechanical systems. The Monongahela Incline will...
Woman identified in fatal Baldwin shooting
Allegheny County police continue to investigate the death of a woman found shot Friday in her residence in Baldwin Borough. The Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the woman as Ramiah Griffin, 20, of Pittsburgh. The shooting happened in the 5400 block of Youngridge Drive and was reported after 4:30...
