New Arnold mayor plans to bring back city manager, remove police chief
Shannon Santucci says she ran for mayor of Arnold to make changes, and some of those changes will come quickly after she takes the office in January. With an anticipated council majority, Santucci intends to rehire Mario Bellavia as city manager and remove police Chief Eric Doutt. Council voted to...
Lawmakers consider declaring 2023 ‘Taylor Swift Era’ in Pennsylvania
Taylor Swift’s widespread popularity could soon be commemorated by the Pennsylvania state legislature. Three Democratic state representatives from suburban Philadelphia — Danielle Friel Otten of Chester County, Jennifer O’Mara of Delaware County and Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz of Berks County, where Swift grew up — introduced a resolution Friday to declare 2023...
In brief: Plum, Oakmont area happenings, week of Dec. 11, 2023
Make-A-Wish Telethon Plum High School’s annual Make-A-Wish Telethon will be held Dec. 21. Donations can be made that day by calling 412-471-WISH. The public can watch the livestream of the telethon on , and then it will be replayed over the holiday break on Comcast’s Channel 98 and Verizon’s Channel...
Monroeville area happenings, week of Dec. 11, 2023
Christmas cookie walk Monroeville United Methodist Church Youth Group is hosting a Christmas cookie walk for the community from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 16, or until the cookies run out. There will be a large variety made by the youth and church members. Cookies are $10 per pound....
Morning roundup: Fire in Washington County; man accused of firing AR-15 outside club; man charged with raping child
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Monday, Dec. 11: Fire in Washington County One person was evaluated by paramedics after a fire in Washington County on Sunday night, according to TribLive news partner WTAE-TV. The fire was reported a little before 11:30 p.m. in the...
The Stroller, Dec. 11, 2023: 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. HOPE Center accepting donations The Alle-Kiski HOPE Center is seeking donations...
Teen accused in New Ken murder case 1 of 2 back in custody after fleeing Westmoreland detention center
Police detained two teenagers, including one charged with second-degree murder related to a shooting in New Kensington last year, who escaped from the Westmoreland County Juvenile Detention Center in Hempfield on Saturday night. The teenagers were taken into custody in Fayette County, state police announced early Monday morning. Robert A....
‘Hospice is more about living better,’ transitional care director says of misunderstood program
A few days remain before Robert Patterson will mark his 97th birthday, on the day after Christmas. No one can be sure how many more candles he’ll add to his cake. He and his wife, Joyce, who is 90, have experienced declining physical health, including taxing respiratory conditions. It got...
Public meeting, safety plan, state oversight required before implosion of Springdale power plant
The former power plant in Springdale could still be imploded, but a judge has ordered more government oversight and a public meeting before that happens. In an order filed Sunday, Allegheny County Common Pleas Judge John T. McVay Jr. requires the two sides — Springdale residents who want to block...
Concordia’s live Nativity draws hundreds in Jefferson Township
Concordia Lutheran Ministries hosted its 10th annual live Nativity program Sunday at its Haven II building on Marwood Road in Jefferson Township. Amber Walchesky of the Cabot section on Winfield, who attended the event with her husband, Jarod, and two daughters, Maylee, 3, and Braelynn, 1, said they were there...
‘We needed something like this around here’: Hempfield entertainment venue opens doors
For Davin Ruzina, the 814 Lanes & Games in Hempfield opened its doors for business just in time. Ruzina, of Hunker, celebrated his 13th birthday Saturday and went to the new entertainment venue with his family and friends Sunday. Bowling and laser tag were the highlights of their day. “We...
Allegheny County SWAT team talks man with multiple warrants out of Wilkins Township home
The Allegheny County SWAT team convinced a man who had multiple warrants out for his arrest to peacefully exit a Wilkins Township house where he had barricaded himself for more than an hour. Wilkins police requested assistance from the county SWAT team around 12:20 p.m. in the 500 block of...
Scenes from the Valley: Images captured in the Alle-Kiski Valley from Nov. 30-Dec. 6, 2023
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,...
Building the Valley: The Teen Spot after-school program helps Highlands students connect to community
Organizers of an after-school program for Highlands teens peg it as a home away from home. But The Teen Spot, geared toward students in grades six through 12, is also a learning facility, life skills provider and extended family for many of the 70 participants. “These are my kids,” said...
Pitt researcher who said colleagues purposely exposed her to allergens sues university
The assaults weren’t with weapons, the woman says, but lotions, soaps and potpourri. A former Pitt faculty member who has severe allergies to certain strong fragrances is suing the university because, she said, they failed to protect her from colleagues who brought fragrant items into the office or wore perfumed...
Upper Burrell approves 2024 budget with no tax increase
Upper Burrell supervisors Wednesday gave the green light to the township’s 2024 budget, which includes no tax increase for residents. The budget totals
$1.25 million. The tax rate will remain at 12 mills. “Everything balanced out. Everything looks good,” said Ross Walker, supervisors chairman. A homeowner with a property assessed...
Crews battle blaze at Loyalhanna Township home
Six fire departments worked to put out a blaze that caused significant damage to a Loyalhanna Township home Sunday morning. Emergency personnel were dispatched to the single-story home on Louise Street around 7:35 a.m., said Bill McClelland, assistant fire chief for Saltsburg Volunteer Fire Department. Slickville fire officials arrived first...
Repair of Brackenridge sinkhole delayed until state funding comes through
Repair of a sinkhole on Roup Avenue in Brackenridge likely will have to wait until at least next month. Borough officials say they’re waiting for state funding to pay for the $1 million project. They expected the money in September, but the state hasn’t approved projects for funding yet. That...
Westmoreland County, state police search for teens who fled juvenile detention center
Two teenagers escaped from the Westmoreland County Juvenile Detention Center in Hempfield Saturday night. Robert A. Cogdell, 14, and Braedon M. Dickinson, 16, both of Connellsville, fled on foot from the detention center about 8:30 p.m., according to state police. Westmoreland County Park police are leading the investigation with assistance...
Sewickley area real estate transactions, week of Dec. 10, 2023
Aleppo Larry Jenkins Jr. sold property at Leetwood Ave. to Lori Weber for $16,000. Franklin Park Lei Li sold property at 2526 Elkridge Drive to Adam Justin Points and Pimpicha Nichpakdee for $560,000. Eugene Lynch sold property at 2520 Riva Ridge Ct to Carson Barnes and Sarah Very for $615,000....
Fox Chapel area real estate transactions, week of Dec. 10, 2023
Aspinwall Jaclyn Gelzheiser sold property at 137 Second St. to Olivia Stuart Cochran for $425,000. Estate of Ellen Friedman sold property at 206 Ninth St. to Mark and Rebecca Franchino for $435,000. Etna David Merlo sold property at 7 Greeley Ave. to J & M Estates LLC for $21,000. Fox...
North Hills area real estate transactions, week of Dec. 10, 2023
Bradford Woods Daniel Magee sold property at 57 Marblehead Hbr to Marianne Christine Plant for $390,000. Etna David Merlo sold property at 7 Greeley Ave. to J & M Estates LLC for $21,000. Franklin Park Lei Li sold property at 2526 Elkridge Drive to Adam Justin Points and Pimpicha Nichpakdee...
East suburban real estate, week of Dec. 10. 2023
Churchill Estate of John Patterson sold property at 2525 Greensburg Pike Unit 102 to Antonette Fairbanks and Miroya Monsour for $190,000. Tarek Abulleil sold property at 3306 Scathelocke Road to Gerald Daniel and Janet Bednarz for $329,000. Lori Jean Putnam trustee sold property at 1625 Williamsburg Pl to Natural Home...
Gilpin looks to half-mill tax to help pay for ambulance, rescue service
Gilpin officials are throwing a financial lifeline to a local EMS service based in Leechburg. Supervisors unanimously approved an EMS tax to help fund Lower Kiski Ambulance Service in an effort to intervene with much-needed funds. “EMS is a mandatory service that townships must supply to its residents per state...
The Stroller, Dec. 10, 2023: 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. Drive-through food distribution set Tuesday at Pittsburgh Mills Allegheny Valley Association...
