Changing of the guard: Hampton welcomes new township manager for 1st time in 37 years
Hampton Township council met Jan. 24 for one of its regular monthly meetings. But this meeting was not regular, at all. For the past 37½ years, Chris Lochner has sat in the seat marked “township manager.” That era ended and a new one began with the swearing-in of Ryan Jeroski...
Apollo man identified as victim in Harmar car crash
Authorities identified an Apollo man as the victim in a Wednesday morning crash in Harmar. According to the Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office, Richard C. Bailey, 65, died just after 8 a.m. Wednesday. His car crashed into a creek near Gulf Lab Road and Anchor Drive in Harmar. It’s unclear...
Plum’s Dintini vies to flip Brewster’s Pa. Senate seat to GOP
One of Southwestern Pennsylvania’s key state Senate districts that will be up for grabs in November has garnered a Republican challenger. Small-business owner Jen Dintini, of Plum, announced her candidacy in the 45th district, which covers Allegheny County’s Mon Valley, as well as eastern and southern suburbs such as Plum,...
Ligonier Township woman accused of keeping rental payments
A Ligonier Township woman is accused by police of keeping $5,800 in rental proceeds for two properties she managed after the owner requested the funds, according to court papers. Kylie R. Ezykowsky, 27, was arraigned Wednesday on charges of theft and receiving stolen property. She’s free on $15,000 unsecured bail....
Pittsburgh SWAT team nabs fugitive wanted in 3 armed robberies
A man wanted in connection with three armed robberies around the region — including one in Unity in which a man was stabbed — was arrested Thursday in Pittsburgh with a cache of drugs, guns and cash, according to authorities. Authorities from Pittsburgh police SWAT and the fugitive apprehension unit,...
Caregiver for Greensburg man accused of $5K theft
A Latrobe woman who has a history of theft charges is accused of taking $5,000 from a Greensburg man for whom she was providing care, according to police. Britnee M. Silvis, 35, was charged this week with access device fraud, theft and receiving stolen property. Greensburg police said the man...
2 North Huntingdon men charged with child pornography
Two North Huntingdon men were arrested Wednesday in separate, unrelated child pornography investigations conducted by state police and the state attorney general’s office. In both instances, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children tipped off investigators, according to court papers. The first tip came in July 2022 after Microsoft...
Plans advance on proposed public dog park in Oakmont
Linda Merle of Arnold visits Oakmont often for medical appointments with her dogs, Mopsy and Nixon, in tow. Within the borough, dogs must be leashed and are not permitted to run at large. A proposed outdoor dog recreation site called Chateau Beach Dog Park would provide an unleashed area for...
Jury convicts Munhall man in Hazelwood fatal drive-by shooting
A Munhall man will spend the rest of his life in prison after a jury found him guilty of first-degree murder in a drive-by shooting in Hazelwood. Quentin Primus, 24, will be sentenced March 18 to the mandatory prison term by Allegheny County Common Pleas Judge Anthony M. Mariani. The...
Monroeville-area events: Kindergarten registration, blue light bulb sales, more
Here are briefs from the Times Express coverage area. Email news briefs and event listings to pvarine@triblive.com. Blue light bulb sales support Monroeville police Monroeville officials are selling blue light bulbs and proceeds will benefit the Monroeville Police Benevolent Fund. The Blue Light Project will offer the bulbs for $10...
Unified bocce team brings students together at Gateway
Last year, when one of Gateway School District’s two unified bocce teams made it to the playoffs, the full roster of players was there to cheer each other on. That rang true to the mission of unified bocce — part of the Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools program. The intramural...
‘Wonderful school memory’: North Allegheny class pets offer variety of learning opportunities
Not everyone in Dana Cornelius’ third-grade class at Peebles Elementary School gets fed a fish on his or her birthday. But Yertle does. Yertle the turtle is Cornelius’ class pet. And speaking of birthdays, he’ll be turning 25 on Sept. 11. “Yertle brings so much excitement to our third-grade classroom....
Trib Lunch Box: Home improvement fight, Summer Lee money, closing Pittsburgh school buildings, Bill Cowher
Here are some noon headlines from TribLive, Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024: We’ve made it even easier to get news from TribLive delivered right to your inbox. Choose from daily news and sports newsletters to stay informed of the news that matters most to you. Sign up here: • Pittsburgh...
McCandless receives grant toward park improvements
More accessibility and overall improvements to five McCandless parks will be aided by a recent grant of $98,931 from the state. The award, through the Commonwealth Financing Authority, will help fund the town’s parks master site development plan and town trail feasibility study. “The town is excited for this funding...
Firearm stolen from New Kensington gun store found during arrest of 4 in Homestead
One of about two dozen guns stolen from a New Kensington gun store was recovered when four young men were arrested Wednesday in Homestead, according to court records. All four men arrested were illegally carrying loaded 9 mm handguns, Homestead police said in criminal complaints. Only one of the guns...
Penn Hills secures funding for long-awaited road upgrades
Upgrades to a subsiding road in Penn Hills and another with spotty sidewalks moved closer to reality Jan. 22 after council accepted $1.6 million in federal funds. Penn Hills received two $800,000 grants: one to shore up Old William Penn Highway and another to better connect the Penn Hills Senior...
West Deer to revisit zoning ordinance draft
West Deer’s draft zoning ordinance isn’t necessarily going all the way back to the drawing board, but it will undergo some more editing. The township held a public hearing on the draft last week. Supervisors did not vote on the proposal. “Based in part on some of the comments that...
Northern Tier Library in Richland honored for programming
Northern Tier Library has achieved Gold Star Status through the Pennsylvania Library Association. The award was earned because of the high quality of literacy programming that the library has presented, as determined by fellow librarians. Upcoming programs include: • Take-home crafts, Feb. 6 and 27. Kids of all ages are...
Summer Lee’s campaign rakes in $1M in last quarter, her best showing
Preparing for what could be a tough primary election, U.S. Rep. Summer Lee, D-Swissvale, said she raised $1 million in the last quarter of 2023, putting her on solid financial footing to take on her multiple challengers. It was Lee’s best fundraising quarter to date and one of the highest...
What does the future hold for Ligonier Beach? Consultant sought to come up with development plan
Ligonier Beach supporters and township officials are poised to figure out what the future of the former Lincoln Highway landmark could be. They are looking for a consultant to help them create a new plan for redeveloping the former resort as a site for public recreation. The township bought the...
Morning Roundup: 1 injured in Brentwood fire; teen unloading groceries shot at in Marshall-Shadeland
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Thursday, Jan. 25: 1 injured in Brentwood fire One person was taken to the hospital after a fire Wednesday night in Brentwood. The house fire was reported around 10:30 p.m. along Windsor Road, according to TribLive news partner WTAE....
The Stroller, Jan. 25, 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. Evening of music to benefit Leechburg Pink Day The Leechburg Marconi...
Pittsburgh Public Schools to examine use of buildings amid ‘budget crisis,’ staffing issues
Pittsburgh Public Schools is facing a “budget crisis” and staffing issues, which prompted board President Gene Walker to advocate for developing and presenting recommendations on a facilities utilization plan — a resolution that passed despite criticism. A preliminary plan will give an in-depth understanding of how the district’s buildings are...
Pedestrian killed when struck by vehicle in Pittsburgh’s Strip District
A man has died after being struck by a vehicle on Wednesday night in Pittsburgh’s Strip District. Public Safety spokeswoman Emily Bourne said first responders were dispatched to the 2100 block of Liberty Avenue around 8 p.m. Responders found a man in his late 50s in grave condition, Bourne said....
Survivors, activists join Pittsburgh Mayor Gainey for Downtown ceremony that calls to stem gun violence
It took Gina Pelusi’s mother, Ruthanne, a music teacher, at the front door of her home on Feb. 6, 2014. On Aug. 5, 2008, it came for Vaughn Rivers’ brother, Anthony, on a Garfield Street after his basketball team had been crowned Connie Hawkins League champs. In 1993, Geraldine Massey...
