Pittsburgh International Airport auction returns with online bidding
One person’s lost items could become another person’s treasure. The Pittsburgh International Airport’s annual auction for lost and found items is once again underway. This year’s auction is online. Online bidding has begun for thousands of items, including used airport maintenance equipment, decommissioned vehicles, jewelry, electronics and more. The airport...
McKeesport man admits to stealing $5,370 from autistic co-worker
A McKeesport man is behind bars after state police said he stole $5,370 from a man who has autism while they worked together at a Hempfield car dealership. Troopers on Tuesday arrested Scott Andrew Soles, 48, on three counts of theft and a single charge of criminal use of a...
At Pittsburgh summit, Shapiro highlights AI potential for the state
Pennsylvania is well-positioned to lead innovation in artificial intelligence, Gov. Josh Shapiro said Tuesday during a global summit at the University of Pittsburgh. “Pittsburgh is now a hub of AI activity,” Shapiro said. “We are proud to play a role, an important role, in this revolution as well as in...
Carlow, Seton Hill instructor to lead new WCCC practical nursing program
Westmoreland County Community College has hired a lead instructor for its practical nursing program, set to launch this spring at its Latrobe campus. Christina Drnjevich, an adjunct clinical instructor at Carlow and Seton Hill universities, will lead the new program — coming to the college with more than two decades...
Westmoreland happenings: Halloween bingo, winter coat giveaway, chicken dinner, more
Fundraisers • Trinity United Church of Christ, 139 N. Main St., Greensburg, will sponsor a winter coat and clothing giveaway 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 25 in the church basement. Everyone is welcome. • A chicken and biscuit dinner to benefit Mon Valley Paws will be held 11 a.m....
Route 28 patching work near Freeport delayed
Originally scheduled to begin Wednesday, patching work on Route 28 in Butler County will now begin Oct. 27. The work, which will restrict north and southbound traffic to single lanes, will end the following day. Set to take place between Exit 16 (Freeport/Millerstown) and Exit 17 (Route 356 Butler/Freeport/Sarver), the...
Estate Planning is for everyone: Conti Law explains the basics
Conti Law is a premier Estate Planning law firm in Western Pennsylvania. Estate Planning simply means creating a plan for your future — and the future of your loved ones. The process may seem complicated at first. The lawyer’s job is to provide clear explanations so that clients can easily...
Manos Gallery owners plan cultural hub in New Kensington
A historic New Kensington building that once housed a recreation center for manufacturing powerhouse Alcoa will become a hub for creative arts early next year. The vision by Tarentum businessmen Ernesto Camacho and Brian DeFelice, owners of The Manos Gallery, strives to provide inclusivity for all creative types. “It will...
Greensburg will pay N.J. woman $60K to settle false prosecution case
Greensburg is paying $60,000 to settle a federal lawsuit with a New Jersey woman whose criminal charges were dropped after her attorney produced evidence proving her innocence. City council this month unanimously approved the settlement with Alyssa Wright. Details of the settlement were obtained by the Trib under a request...
Innamorato declares success in ‘bold’ goal to house 500 people in 500 days
For three years, Andrea Johnson alternated between living in a storage unit and sleeping in shelters that made her uncomfortable. “The shelters, as you can imagine, weren’t the best,” Johnson, 30, said Tuesday, recalling bedding down around drug addicts and having unpleasant interactions with shelter workers. Johnson wanted to find...
Fire breaks out at Fox Chapel house near Beechwood Farm Nature Reserve
Firefighters from multiple departments battled a house fire near the site of the Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve in Fox Chapel on Tuesday morning. The fire was reported around 10 a.m. at a residence on Dorseyville Road that is not associated with the nature reserve. It was mostly knocked down by...
Family of late oncology nurse starts CCAC endowment for non-traditional students
Barbara Kelly was in her late 30s when she decided to return to school. The mother of four earned her nursing degree at the Community College of Allegheny County and went on to serve at West Penn Hospital’s oncology ward for 25 years. Kelly, a lifelong resident of Plum, died...
In brief: Happenings across the North Hills Journal area
Trick-or-treat times Here is when trick-or-treating will take place in the North Hills Journal communities. Residents who plan to participate are asked to leave their porch lights on. • Ross: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31 • West View: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31 Garden club members...
What’s cooking at WCCC? Culinary students serve meals at campus’ Chef’s Bistro
Fall aromas filled Westmoreland County Community College’s health and culinary center last week as students sauteed vegetables and piled fresh baked rolls with roast beef. Students and community members filed into The Chef’s Bistro — a restaurant tucked into the college’s Hempfield campus. About 25 culinary and baking students are...
In brief: Happenings in the Hampton area
Trick-or-treat times Trick-or-treating in Hampton will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31. Residents who plan to participate are asked to leave their porch lights on. Hampton crews to begin leaf collection Waste Management collects yard waste, including leaves in paper biodegradable bags, the third full week of...
Eos Energy announces $350M expansion including Pittsburgh HQ for zinc battery operation
Economic development officials have pledged $24 million in public money toward a major expansion of zinc battery company Eos Energy, which plans to add hundreds of jobs and relocate its headquarters to Pittsburgh. The investment from Pennsylvania and Allegheny County is on top of a $400 million federal loan made...
Morning Roundup: Latest Parkway East bridge beam deliveries set; Police arrest Beechview man who skipped assault trial
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Tuesday, Oct. 21: More bridge beam deliveries set for Parkway East PennDOT warned drivers that bridge beams are expected to be delivered on the Parkway East this week. The latest round of beams are expected to arrive Wednesday and...
19-year-old killed in I-79 crash
A 19-year-old was killed Sunday evening in a crash on Interstate 79 in Lawrence County, according to the Pennsylvania State Police. Gavin R. Lohr, 19, of Huntingdon was killed in the wreck around 9:45 p.m. in Plum Grove Township, between exits for Slippery Rock and Grove City. According to police,...
The Stroller, Oct. 21, 2025: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
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Hampton High School principal provided spark for CMU coding academy for high-schoolers
It all began with an email. Hampton High School Principal Marguerite Imbarlina sent an email to Carnegie Mellon University. “I thought of a computer science program because the students needed a better foundation of programming and coding,” Imbarlina said. “I needed support to build a framework, and who better to...
Shaler Area teens inspired by Eradicate Hate Student Summit in Pittsburgh
Editor’s note: The following story was submitted for the Shaler Area Student Section, a collaboration between TribLive and The Oracle, the student newspaper of Shaler Area High School. On Sept. 15, hundreds of middle and high school students joined leaders, activists, educators and survivors from around the world for the...
Scott Zimmermann challenges Joe Noro for Aspinwall Mayor
The Aspinwall Mayor election will give voters the choice between Democrat Scott Zimmermann and Republican Joe Noro. Here’s a look at what the candidates had to say before election day. Scott Zimmermann Age: 56 Democrat Education: Bachelor of Science from Penn State University Occupation: Industrial/commercial electrical contracting Community Involvement/Volunteer work:...
At the library: A roundup of events at Northern Tier Library
NORTHERN TIER LIBRARY Northland Tier Library is located at 4015 Dickey Road in Richland. Hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays through Wednesdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and closed Sundays. The library can be reached at 724-449-2665 or northerntierlibrary.org. The library will close at 4...
Get hooked: Rug-making craft event to be held at Shaler North Hills Library
Some people retire to play golf or travel. Fritz Mitnick left her job because she was hooked on another pastime — literally. Mitnick does rug hooking, a craft where rugs are made by pulling loops of yarn or woven wool cut into strips through a backing or foundation cloth. “I...
Norwin stadium demo project set to begin in early November
The long-awaited $25.4 million demolition and rebuilding of the Norwin Knights stadium is scheduled to begin early next month, as long as the fall sports teams are no longer using the field, school officials said Monday. Norwin Superintendent Natalie McCracken said following the school board meeting that the contractors can...
