Western PA Local News category, Page 736
Monroeville Chick-fil-A employee receives $25K scholarship
A Monroeville Chick-fil-A employee received a $25,000 scholarship from the company this month to support his future education. Chick-fil-A CEO Andrew T. Cathy presented Luke Marasco with the scholarship, which is one of 14 $25,000 scholarships that Chick-fil-A will award across the U.S. and Canada this year. Monroeville Mayor Nick...
Master gardener to discuss permaculture at Monroeville library
Monroeville resident Craig Rowland will conduct a three-part series at the Monroeville Public Library on growing fruit and permaculture. The term “permaculture” — a combination of permanent agriculture and permanent culture — was coined by Bill Mollison and is “the conscious design and maintenance of agriculturally productive ecosystems.” The philosophy...
Vacancy pending on Leetsdale Council
Beth Carroll is stepping down from Leetsdale Council. The borough posted a notice about the pending vacancy on its website March 21. It states, in part: “Council anticipates that a vacancy may be created at the April 11 legislative meeting, for the position with term ending 2025.” Borough Solicitor Dan...
‘A town that you’re proud to be from’: Family thanks Jeannette community for support following fatal house fire
Dan Cooper is not looking for thank-you’s. Collecting clothing and monetary donations for a family affected by a fatal fire is just what the Jeannette community does. Four of Miranda John’s children — Kyson, 7; Kinzleigh, 6; Keagan, 3; and Korbyn, 1 month — were killed in a fire March...
Leet Township officials expected to appoint a familiar face as police chief April 8
Acting Leet Township police Chief Brian Jameson is expected to formally become the top cop. The Ambridge resident was hired on an interim basis Aug. 8, 2022. The unanimous appointment was made shortly after Michael Molinaro was formally fired from the leadership post for lying to commissioners, unlawfully terminating a...
Blawnox’s annual Easter Egg Hunt draws nearly 150 children to community park
The third annual Best of Blawnox Easter Egg Hunt on March 24 had nearly 150 Fox Chapel-area children rummaging through Blawnox Community Park in search of more than 3,000 eggs. Nearly 150 Fox Chapel-area children descended on Blawnox Community Park for the third annual Best of Blawnox Easter Egg Hunt...
Nonprofit finds Greensburg, Jeannette areas could save $19M over 25 years by switching to solar
A Pittsburgh nonprofit mapped the solar power potential of about 40 institutional buildings — schools, fire halls and government offices — in the Greensburg and Jeannette areas, finding the owners could save about $770,000 in one year on their electric bills and $19.3 million in 25 years if they switch...
Pittsburgh Brewing Co. unveils new summer beer
With summer just around the corner, Pittsburgh Brewing Co. is inviting customers “Poolside.” The brewery, located in East Deer’s Creighton neighborhood, launched its newest product by Block House Brewing on Wednesday, a shandy beer. Block House is one of Pittsburgh Brewing Co.’s brands, said spokeswoman Katie Henningsen. Poolside beer replaces...
Pittsburgh tourism nearly recovered from pre-pandemic levels, industry group says
By this time next year, Visit Pittsburgh CEO Jerad Bachar believes people won’t be using the word recovery when talking about Pittsburgh’s tourism industry. “2023 was our first full year with a kind of normalized travel activity after the pandemic,” Bachar said. “But 2024, we definitely want to stop using...
Franklin Regional students, staff raise money to fight pediatric cancer with Mini-THONVideo
Franklin Regional students and staff were dancing the day away on Wednesday at the school’s first Mini-THON, modeled on the wildly successful Penn State fundraiser that raises money for pediatric cancer patients and families through care, support and research. This is the first year for the Franklin Regional Mini-THON Club,...
Religion argument led man to drive into friend outside South Hills bar, police say
An Ingram man was arrested Wednesday after he intentionally struck his friend with an SUV after they argued the night before outside a Castle Shannon bar, police said. Shortly before 9 p.m. Tuesday, Castle Shannon police were dispatched to the Coal Mine, a bar and restaurant at 3160 Library Road,...
City Nature Challenge coming to North Park
That itsy, bitsy spider in the front yard can be part of a worldwide effort to collect all things natural as part of the 2024 City Nature Challenge, happening April 26 and 27 globally and in the Pittsburgh region. Participants are to digitally capture observations in nature and upload them...
Plenty on tap for Pine’s first Earth Day Event
Protecting the environment is an important goal of Pine, where leaders aim to provide community members and visitors the opportunity to lead an environmentally conscious and sustainable lifestyle and spread awareness. The township will host its first Earth Day Event from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 27 at the...
Comcast expands services in Marshall, Pine
Comcast announced the expansion of its fiber-based network to about 3,000 additional homes and businesses in Marshall and Pine. Construction is ongoing with some residents already able to connect to Xfinity residential and Comcast business services, the company announced March 25. “This project, in addition to our expansion in Cranberry...
Break out the cigars: Punxsutawney Phil is a dad
Punxsutawney Phil got busy after predicting an early spring this year. The Punxsutawney Groundhog Club took to Facebook on Wednesday to announce groundhogs Phil and Phyllis have given birth to two babies. The baby groundhogs are healthy and with their mom and dad at the zoo located at the Punxsutawney...
Arnold man sentenced for unlawful possession of a firearm, drugs
An Arnold man was sentenced Tuesday to five to 10 years in a state prison in connection with crystal meth, guns and more than $15,000 in cash seized from his home in April 2022. Tyson J. Bargerstock, 38, pleaded guilty Tuesday to unlawful possession of a firearm and possession with...
Prosecutors ask judge to revoke $500K bond for East Huntingdon man accused of shooting at troopers
Westmoreland County prosecutors asked a judge to revoke the $500,000 bond posted by an East Huntingdon man accused of shooting at state troopers in January. Meanwhile, the defense on Wednesday secured access to James R. Miller’s cellphone in an effort to see whether a Ring doorbell video exists of the...
Former Allegheny County DA detective has assault charge reduced to harassment citation
A former Allegheny County detective initially charged with simple assault and harassment after being accused of punching two women at an Export bar last year instead was given a lesser summary citation in court this week. Melanie Jones, spokeswoman for Westmoreland County District Attorney Nicole Ziccarelli, said the initial charges...
Duquesne man accused of groping female Westmoreland sheriff’s deputy
A Duquesne man is accused of groping a female Westmoreland County sheriff’s deputy this week, moments after he pleaded guilty and was sentenced in a drug case, according to court papers. Investigators said Jerome D. Felton, 23, pinned the deputy up against a wall and groped her while she was...
Trader Joe’s increases banana prices for 1st time in 20 years
Trader Joe’s banana prices have held at 19 cents each for over 20 years. Until now. The bananas are now priced individually at 23 cents. The more than 20% increase was enacted because Trader Joe’s reached a point where the change was “necessary,” a spokesperson told CNN. “We only change...
School mask policy incident in 2021 results in conviction on disorderly conduct, other charges
A South Greensburg man was acquitted this week of two assault counts related to a 2021 incident at Hempfield Area High School in which he got into an altercation with school police while demanding to deliver a letter related to the district’s mask policy. Richard M. Bettis, 58, was convicted...
In brief: Bridgeville, Carnegie area news and events, week of March 25, 2024 and beyond
Bridgeville Area Historical Society events scheduled Coordinated by the Bridgeville Area Historical Society, Gary Euler will present “The Life and Times of Roberto Clemente” on April 30. On Tuesday, May 28, Layla Asbury will present “An insight into the relationships of Presidents and their Wives.” Both events start at 7:30...
Pittsburgh targets more tax-exempt properties, including 61 owned by UPMC
Pittsburgh is challenging the tax-exempt status of more than 100 properties as part of its review of sites exempted from property taxes, Mayor Ed Gainey said Wednesday. Sixty-one properties — more than half of the 104 properties the city will challenge this year — are owned by UPMC. Also included...
‘Indian Idol’ puts vocal talents on display at Sri Venkateswara Temple in Penn Hills
Much like America’s televised version, Pittsburgh had its own “Indian Idol” on March 9, with singers displaying their talents at Sri Venkateswara Temple in Penn Hills. The competition’s winner was Tarun Sharma, a vocalist and composer from Squirrel Hill. The event raised $4,000 to a local and international charity, and...
Plum School Board recognizes high school students’ accomplishments
More than 20 Plum Senior High School students were recognized for spring sports and technical academic accomplishments at the district’s March 26 school board meeting in the high school library. Boys wrestling coach Mike Supak, girls basketball coach Rich Mull, girls wrestling coach Dave Miller, principal Patrick Baughman and athletic...
