Western PA Local News category, Page 766
North Allegheny creates positions to aid in transportation
Two new administrative positions to aid North Allegheny’s transportation department were approved by the school board Feb. 21. A manager of customer service, routing and operations will join a manager of personnel and safety to help ensure the safe and efficient transport of students to and from school and school...
Trib Lunch Box: Bill Hillgrove retires, bad scanners, Sen. Casey questions Wendy’s, wedding venue closure
Here are some noon headlines from TribLive, Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024: • Bill Hillgrove retires from Steelers Hillgrove made the announcement during an appearance Thursday morning on the Steelers’ radio network flagship, WDVE. “There’s a new chapter in my life coming up.” • These people check to help...
‘Good environment to be productive’: Coffee shops can serve as prime study hubs
When the school day’s final bell rang, teenagers of yesteryear may have headed for a malt shop or the arcade at the mall, with dimes for milkshakes or quarters for pinball. Here in the 21st century, students are equipped with payment apps on their cellphones, ready to spend several dollars...
Monroeville area: Black female leaders talk, light bulb sales, Irish trivia night
Email event listings and news briefs to pvarine@triblive.com or bpoole@triblive.com. Upcoming Monroeville library programs The Monroeville Public Library will host the following programs: • March 9: Death Cafe discussion group meets at 1:30 p.m. regarding all things death and dying. Attendees are asked to arrive around 1 p.m. • March...
Harrison approves paving plans with money to spare — for now
Harrison intends to pave all or parts of 12 township streets this year, but a 13th will have to wait until its status is clarified. The Harrison commissioners awarded a $352,000 contract this week that calls for repaving Broadview Boulevard, from Alabama Avenue to Argonne Drive and from Dallas to...
Dollar General location begins selling produce, with a potentially mixed impact on food access
Dollar store shoppers in Penn Hills can add another essential item to their lists: produce. After closing in January, the Dollar General at 12818 Frankstown Road reopened Feb. 3 as DG Market, offering fruits, vegetables, dairy products and fresh meats in addition to general merchandise. Specific items include lettuce, tomatoes,...
Young girl slips away from babysitter, wanders Pittsburgh streets in freezing temperatures wearing only T-shirt
A young girl was found wandering outside early Thursday morning in sub-freezing temperatures and suffering from hypothermia in Pittsburgh’s Duquesne Heights neighborhood. Police received a 911 call from an unknown caller at 4:04 a.m. for a child walking in the area of Grandview Avenue and Cohassett Street, said public safety...
World War I memorial at Pittsburgh’s Obama Academy to be restored for 100th anniversary
A bronze World War I memorial outside Obama Academy in Pittsburgh’s East Liberty neighborhood is getting a facelift for its 100th anniversary. The memorial bears the names of more than 500 World War I veterans who were students at the former Peabody High School, now Obama Academy, on North Highland...
Morning Roundup: Police say Aliquippa man attacked dog with hatchet
Here are a few morning news items for Thursday: Police say Beaver County man attacked dog with hatchet An Aliquippa man allegedly a dog with a hatchet, causing the animal to lose its left ear, police said. The dog’s owner said David Askew III hit his dog with a hatchet...
Springdale Township and Harmar ink 20-year water contract
Springdale Township and the Harmar Water Authority signed off on a 20-year deal that eventually will cap increases at 3% each year for the township’s rate for bulk water. The agreement “keeps the rate the same through 2024 and 2025, to $2.95 per 1,000 gallons that we’re paying now,” Commissioner...
The Stroller, Feb. 29, 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. National Pig Day celebration to benefit local rescue A National Pig...
From fuel pumps to grocery scales, these people help ensure you don’t overpay
Mary Bach isn’t surprised the price scanning system at a Giant Eagle in New Kensington failed an inspection this week. The consumer advocate from Murrysville said price scanning errors — recording the wrong price for a product at checkout — occur at retailers of every sort. “I am finding more...
Saxonburg woman faces forgery charges in relation to fraudulent UPMC fax
Police have accused a Saxonburg woman of forging information from a UPMC physician to get out of a scheduled court appearance. Danielle McWilliams, 49, was charged with forgery and identity theft after, police say, she sent a fake fax that she attempted to make look like it came from UPMC...
‘Black Firsts’ program highlights African American pioneers
People might not know that Phillis Wheatley was the first African American author of a published book of poetry in 1773. Or that Mary Fields was the first African American female mail carrier in 1895. Retired Penn State professor Anthony Mitchell highlighted the work of these women and other African...
Well Corp. partners with local churches to provide resources
Helping to ensure people are fed, clothed and spiritually educated is the goal of The Well Corp. Of Pennsylvania, a street ministry that provides community outreach, information and resources to the public. The nonprofit group formed in 2018 and collaborates with 17 churches in the Monroeville, Pitcairn and Trafford areas....
Diocese efforts to resettle Ukrainians: Helping refugees helps businesses
Two years after Russia invaded their country, five Ukrainian refugee families are living in Westmoreland County through a Catholic Diocese of Greensburg mission, an initiative to help them get a fresh start while easing the region’s worker shortage. “It is my prayer that when we, the ecumenical, business and community...
Recent North Allegheny retirees combine for 670-plus years of district employment
District employees with a combined 670-plus years of service gained approval for retirement at North Allegheny School Board’s Feb. 21 meeting. Requests for staff resignations, retirements and appointments are part of the regular monthly human resources report during board meetings. The latest round of requests was just for the month...
Therapy dog Murphy brings joy to North Hills folks of all ages
Murphy the therapy dog brings a golden touch to everywhere he goes, and owner Laurie Lang thinks it could be because of his breed. “Seriously, who doesn’t love a golden retriever? They melt my heart. They’re just kind of homebodies,” said Lang, a Shaler resident. “Murphy is very gentle with...
Westmoreland County employers say they have a tough time finding workers who want to work
In an era when some businesses offer a flexible post-covid schedule, some employers at a job fair in Hempfield on Wednesday said it is a challenge to find employees willing to work — and do it five days a week at a job site and be there when the company...
Artist-in-residence guides creation of Hampton Middle School mural
Art projects for preteens rarely involve prospects for permanence. Hampton Middle School is making an exception. In the fall, students completed a mural that went on display in the school cafeteria, and another sizable painting is in the works to brighten the courtyard for years to come. “If it’s around...
‘Are you sitting down?’: Couple loses wedding reception venue after Monroeville DoubleTree closure
AJ Denne’s grandmother called her Tuesday afternoon, prefacing the call with the question: “Are you sitting down?” She automatically assumed her grandma, who lives in Wilkins, had won the lottery. No such luck. Instead, Denne, 28, of Jacksonville, Fla., was about to receive news that would upend her upcoming wedding...
Efforts to save Monroeville Convention Center reach lieutenant governor’s office
Monroeville Mayor Nick Gresock said efforts to save the Monroeville Convention Center have reached all the way to the highest levels of state government. Gresock said he was joined by Lt. Gov. Austin Davis, state Sens. Jay Costa and Jim Brewster, state Rep. Brandon Markosek, a representative from the Allegheny...
In brief: Bridgeville, Carnegie area news and events, week of Feb. 26, 2024 and beyond
Collier appoints new commissioner, finance director Kari Suter was appointed to Collier Township’s board of commissioners, filling a vacancy left by Tim Young’s recent resignation. Commissioners also hired Jennifer Foster as finance director. Foster’s previous experience includes being a finance officer in the Army. “It sounds like this is a...
‘The Little Mermaid’ cast members spread magic during meet and greet event
Members of Fox Chapel Area High School’s spring musical brought a little Disney magic to area youngsters Feb. 24 during a Meet and Greet in the Grotto. Children in attendance were able to have their photos taken with cast members of “The Little Mermaid” and get their autographs. The event...
Former public defender found not guilty in incident with Greensburg police
A former Westmoreland County assistant public defender was found not guilty of evading arrest by a Greensburg police officer last fall following a traffic stop. Following a lengthy hearing Tuesday, David Mulock, 38, of Murrysville was acquitted on one summary count in connection with an incident Oct. 4 on North...
