Late Brackenridge Chief Justin McIntire remembered at candlelight vigil, with his own day in the Highlands School District
A police chief, who made the ultimate sacrifice in service of his community, was honored a year after his death. Close to 200 people gathered for a vigil at Brackenridge Memorial Park on a cold Wednesday night, warmed a little by candles but mostly by each other, in memory of...
Apollo man accused of selling stolen guitar, biting trooper ordered to stand trial
An Apollo man accused of assaulting a state trooper who arrested him on charges of stealing an electric guitar from a home and selling it to a music shop has been ordered to stand trial. Jack Russell Frain, 34, of the 500 block of Crowe Street was charged with a...
‘Happy that we’re staying’: Land purchase preserves North Park ‘gateway’
Local businesses in North Park along East Ingomar Road in McCandless are staying put for now, thanks to a local resident and business owner who bought the property in late December. Jason Wolfe purchased the 41-acre parcel from Joy Irwin, the daughter of the late Joan Ammer of Fox Chapel,...
Allegheny County Council reelects Pat Catena president
Allegheny County Council on Tuesday reelected Pat Catena as its president. Catena, D-Carnegie, secured an overwhelming, and bipartisan, victory. The vote was 13-2, with 12 Democrats supporting him along with Republican Councilwoman Suzanne Filiaggi, of Franklin Park. Democratic Councilman DeWitt Walton of Pittsburgh’s Hill District nominated himself and also received...
3rd-year supervisor elected to chair Pine board
During her third year in office, Audrey Mackie will chair the Pine Board of Supervisors. She was elected to the position at the board’s Jan. 2 reorganization meeting. A lifelong resident of the Wexford area, she earned her bachelor’s degree from Edinboro University, now PennWest Edinboro, and works in operations...
Fox Chapel Area’s fall play snags 12 nominations in Prime Stage Theatre’s drama awards
Fox Chapel Area High School students received 12 nominations in Prime Stage Theatre’s fourth annual High School Drama Awards for their November play, “The Man Who Came to Dinner.” The nominated students are junior Lincoln Marshal in the best actor category, senior Sophia Rike in the best actress category, junior...
Pittsburgh homicides plunged in 2023, mirroring drops in Allegheny County, nation
It was an ominous start to 2023: Gunmen murdered police officers in Brackenridge and McKeesport during the first six weeks. While the two high-profile shootings heralded a lawless and violent year ahead, Allegheny County and Pittsburgh actually saw a drop in homicides, reflecting similar decreases across the country. And as...
Westmoreland happenings: Bingos, meetings, senior citizen news
Church News • Greensburg Church of the Brethren will host a night of fun and fellowship for individuals and groups with developmental disabilities from 5 to 7 p.m. Mondays at the church, 554 Stanton St., Southwest Greensburg. Dinner is included. Participants must be accompanied by a family member or caregiver....
Brentwood Council president resigns after alleged fight, slur
The president of Brentwood Council has stepped down from his post amid criticism over a homophobic slur he is alleged to have made. Dennis Troy issued a letter of resignation saying his passion for the role has waned, at the same time criticism mounted over the comments he was reportedly...
Morning Roundup: Mon Incline closed for repairs; vehicle crashes into Butler diner
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Wednesday, Jan. 3: Mon Incline closed for repairs Commuters who ride the Mon Incline will have to find alternate transportation for the time being. The funicular is closed for repairs until further notice, according to Pittsburgh Regional Transit. Shuttle...
The Stroller, Jan. 3, 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. Library announces 26th annual Quilt Show Community Library of Allegheny Valley...
Lower Burrell ready to hit the ground running with new council
When Lower Burrell Council meets and reorganizes Wednesday evening, almost everyone behind the dais will have spent fewer than five years in their current roles. But that’s not a cause for concern, says incoming Mayor Chris Fabry. “Thanks to my relationship with (outgoing Mayor John Andrejcik), this administration is going...
Charges withdrawn against former Leet police chief who had been accused of assaulting his father
Former Leet police Chief Michael Molinaro will not stand trial for allegedly assaulting his father. Beaver County District Attorney’s Office withdrew charges of simple assault and harassment Tuesday, a county court clerk confirmed. Online court documents indicated a preliminary hearing was scheduled that morning before District Judge Steven N. Necaster....
Export officials continue to explore taking back Italy Road from PennDOT
If Export officials ultimately decide to take back control of Italy Road from PennDOT, they will have nearly $200,000 in grant funding available for sewage work. Council President Barry Delissio announced that the borough had been approved for more than $360,000 through the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Environmental Development’s...
Shots fired, no one injured in potential burglary at Kiski Township home
A Kiski Township man fired shots inside his home during a potential burglary, township police reported. Chief Lee Bartolicius said officers responded to the call for a burglary along the 1400 block of Ridge Road around 7:45 p.m. Tuesday. Officers learned the homeowner fired several shots inside, but no one...
County police: 1 in custody following McKees Rocks shooting
Allegheny County Police detectives have charged a McKees Rocks man with a shooting that took place Tuesday night in the borough. Police were called to the 700 block of Mary Street at 8:16 p.m., and found a man who had been shot twice, once in the shoulder and again in...
Springdale Manor residents return to their apartments after gas leak led to evacuation, no injuries reported
The eight-story Springdale Manor high-rise was evacuated Tuesday night because of a natural gas leak. The incident was reported at 7:43 p.m., and the roughly 90 residents were starting to return to their apartments just before 10 p.m. The leak was in the building’s boiler room, according to police and...
Arnold police chief, 2nd officer leave as new mayor, council seated
Arnold police Chief Eric Doutt quit before the city’s new mayor and council could vote to demote him Tuesday. Another officer, Richard Pechin, is leaving with him. Newly elected Mayor Shannon Santucci had long stated her intent to remove Doutt as the city’s police chief. Santucci, newly elected Councilman Aaron...
Pay hikes approved for Westmoreland lawyers, jail guards
Starting salaries for Westmoreland County assistant district attorneys and public defenders will increase 24% this year under terms of a new labor deal approved Tuesday. The county’s salary board, which includes the three commissioners and Controller Jeffrey Balzer, signed off on the four-year labor deal for the collective bargaining unit...
Fox Chapel-based Women’s Board of Pittsburgh donates items to children in foster care, announces 2024 fundraising event
The Women’s Board of Pittsburgh has brought in more than $1.4 million for children’s charities since its inception in 1992, but the constant need is never far from their minds, members said. For their December meeting, members rounded up donations of blankets, toiletries, socks and books to benefit children in...
GetGo looks to open gas station, cafe on Pittsburgh’s North Side
GetGo is looking to open a gas station and cafe on Pittsburgh’s North Side. The proposed location would be on Western Avenue near the West End Bridge in the city’s Chateau neighborhood. GetGo, a subsidiary of regional grocery store chain Giant Eagle, declined to discuss additional details, including the project’s...
Prosecutor calls New Florence man convicted of assaulting police a ‘menace to society’
Although he was acquitted of murder charges in the 2015 fatal shooting of a St. Clair police officer, Ray A. Shetler Jr. remains a “menace to society” who should kept in prison, a Westmoreland County prosecutor told a judge Tuesday. Shetler, 39, was in court Tuesday to be sentenced for...
Murrysville electrician killed last week is ‘going to be missed by many,’ colleague says
A Murrysville electrician who was found dead with a gunshot wound to the head in a Clarion County trailer was remembered fondly by a professional colleague. “George was a friend to everybody and he’s going to be missed by many,” Forrest Passerin said of George Dayieb. The 57-year-old Dayieb was...
Kertes retained as board chairman
Westmoreland County Commissioners on Tuesday retained Sean Kertes as the board’s chairman. Kertes, a second-term Republican from Greensburg, was unanimously elected to head the board of commissioners, a position he has held since he first took office in 2020. As chairman, Kertes runs the board’s public meetings. It’s a duty...
East Deer floats idea of amusement tax
East Deer is looking to cash in on future events held at the Pittsburgh Brewing Co. facility. While details are preliminary, the township intends to establish an amusement tax. Generally, amusement taxes are imposed on admission fees to events. They can be either flat fees or percentage-based. Commissioners Chairman Tony...
