Lower Burrell police to get training to better assess incidents, ‘prioritize deescalation’
Lower Burrell police officers soon will undergo training to better assist them in deescalating situations. The police department will participate in ICAT training — which stands for Integrating, Communications, Assessment and Tactics — the next two Fridays, Dec. 8 and 15. “This training for our police personnel is equipped with...
State police charge Latrobe woman with endangerment after boy, 2, tests positive for marijuana
A Latrobe woman was arrested Friday on child endangerment charges after state police said a 2-year-old boy ingested marijuana. Shelby L. Bosworth, 21, is free on $15,000 unsecured bail. Troopers said in a news release that Bosworth reported taking the child to Independence Health Latrobe Hospital on Nov. 1 when...
Face-to-face connection of Greensburg Holiday Market gives artisans a boost
As soon as the Greensburg Holiday Market started Sunday, Allison Mullen had customers. They fawned over her laser-etched coasters and handmade wooden decorative pieces before settling on a purchase. Meeting customers and learning about what products they want is one of the best aspects of participating in the market, she...
Man dies from gunshot wounds in Carrick
A man was fatally shot Sunday in Carrick after an apparent altercation, according to Pittsburgh Police. Witnesses told investigators there was a fight between two men before the shooting around 1:30 a.m. on Brownsville Road. The suspect then fled. Police were summoned to the scene and said they found the...
2 dead after shooting at home in McKeesport
A man and woman were fatally shot in a McKeesport house, according to Allegheny County Police. Their bodies were found at 5:20 p.m. Saturday during a welfare check at a 27th Street home. Police said the circumstances leading up to the shooting are under investigation, but they don’t believe anyone...
Sewickley area real estate transactions, week of Dec. 7, 2023
Bell Acres Jerry Nighswander sold property at 184 Backbone Road to Patrick and Alison Garrett for $890,000. Joshua Fortuna sold property at 123 Lewis St. to Anthony Davis for $155,000. Franklin Park Maronda Homes LLC sold property at 1330 Adrian Drive to Mark Anthony Brentley Jr. and Cassandra Brentley for...
Fox Chapel area real estate transactions, week of Dec. 3, 2023
Indiana Hidden Falls GP LLC sold property at 134 Hidden Falls Pt to Sarah Monteverde for $844,775. Nicholas Zaichuk Coppula sold property at 311 Shady Ln to Richard Wirfel for $258,000. O’Hara James Cornell sold property at 127 W Marshall Drive to John Lardinois and Jessica Farra for $385,000. Estate...
North Hills area real estate transactions, week of Dec. 3, 2023
Bellevue JR1 Holdings LLC sold property at 648-650 Maryland Ave. to William Simmons Jr. for $215,500. Franklin Park Maronda Homes LLC sold property at 1330 Adrian Drive to Mark Anthony Brentley Jr. and Cassandra Brentley for $669,805. Mark Stevens sold property at 2659 Hunters Point Drive to Andrew and Julia...
East suburban real estate transactions, week of Dec. 7, 2023
Edgewood Joshua Sayre sold property at 420 W Swissvale Ave. to Donald Page for $355,000. Forest Hills Megan Oravec sold property at 623 Cascade Road to Rachel Ally Beck for $270,525. Ranjeet Kalsi sold property at 101 Fall Run Road to Claire Berkley for $256,000. Estate of Cheryl Forcucci sold...
Chartiers Valley area real estate transactions, week of Dec. 3, 2023
Carnegie Samuel Kudumula sold property at 26 Parkview Drive to Douglas Patrick Nolan for $321,000. Collier John Hucko sold property at Cowan Road to Robert Peck for $5,000. Jayson Gergely sold property at Darlington Road to MMG 27 LLC for $17,500. Estate of Metro Haritan Jr. sold property at 105...
2 Westmoreland teens competing this week in rodeo’s Junior World Finals in Las Vegas
Two Westmoreland County teens will be competing in the Junior World Finals this month in hopes that their homegrown rodeo skills will land them a top prize. Aubrie Loughner, 18, is set to compete in barrel racing and breakaway roping while Jack Brentzel, 14, qualified to participate in the bull...
The Stroller, Dec. 3, 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. Santa schedules visit in Arnold Cookies and Cocoa with Santa will...
Ligonier Valley Rail Road Museum seeks funding for repairs
Although the final run for the Ligonier Valley Rail Road was more than 70 years ago, there’s still action at its Darlington Station. Now home to the historic Ligonier Valley Rail Road Museum, school groups and other visitors enjoy exploring the authentically restored train station and its contents in
Ligonier...
Nationwide youth gun-violence epidemic hitting teens, families in Pittsburgh region
Attorney Casey White has seen youth violence surge. Since the North Hills native launched his career 13 years ago as a criminal defense lawyer in Pittsburgh, he has witnessed gun violence involving children and teens grow exponentially. He said he has never had as many juvenile clients in jail awaiting...
New course record set at annual Greensburg Turkey Trot
An Elizabeth Forward High School student set a new course record at the 32nd annual Greensburg Turkey Trot. Patrick Burgos, 17, came in first in the Thanksgiving run with time of 15 minutes, 33 seconds. Burgos recently signed to run track and field and cross-country at Youngstown State University in...
Bethel Park real estate transactions, week of Dec. 3, 2023
Bethel Park Madison Wurst sold property at 2624 Bethel Crest Drive to Kathryn Czekalski and Kurt Valentine for $390,500. VRE Investment LLC sold property at 5920 Library Road to Chario Holdings LLC for $284,500. Cathleen Dodson sold property at 701 Red Barn Ct to Lauren and Vincent Ziccardi for $502,500....
Astronaut Warren ‘Woody’ Hoburg, a Pittsburgh-area native, to lead Terrible Towel twirl at Steelers game
Most know that Steelers fans and their Terrible Towels are a force to be reckoned with come game day. But a certain Terrible Towel to be waved at Sunday’s Steelers-Cardinals game, and the man behind it, are quite actually out-of-this-world. Astronaut Warren “Woody” Hoburg, 38, of Houston, Texas, but who...
Jeannette experiences The Sparkle of Christmas
The Sparkle of Christmas parade and event in Jeannette brought holiday cheer, and Santa, to town Saturday. There was a large interest this year in participating in the parade, which strode down Clay Avenue, according to organizers. The parade was led by grand marshal Jackie Oskin, who organizers said ran...
Joy abounds for New Kensington’s Christmas parade
Joy and excitement — and even some fake snow — were in the air in New Kensington on Saturday morning, as crowds lined Fifth and Fourth avenues to make way for the city’s Christmas parade. “It’s nice to see everyone come out for the holidays,” said Justin Adamson, 23, of...
Plum Council reluctantly gives approvals for 3rd Dollar General development
Members of Plum Council said they had no choice but to approve construction of a new Dollar General in the borough. Council voted in favor of a conditional use application and a subdivision for store at Saltsburg and Clements roads. Land development will be the last part of the approval...
Downtown Greensburg gallery hosts artist reception
An opening reception for a new exhibition from a Pittsburgh-based artist is set for Saturday evening at a Greensburg art gallery. Attendees at StopWatch Gallery & Studio will get to meet the artist behind “Rell Rushin: Reflections” from 6-8 p.m. The exhibition and reception are free and open to the...
Scam via text message bilks Hempfield man of $1,800
A Hempfield man was scammed out of $1,800 after, state police said, he was contacted by a person who claimed to be the pastor at a local church. The two communicated by text message Nov. 14 and the scammer requested money to help church members who are confined to their...
Leechburg woman accused of selling relative’s house, pocketing money, emptying her accounts
Editor’s note: Virginia R. McLachlan was found not guilty of all charges in May 2025. A Leechburg woman with power of attorney for her elderly relative is accused of keeping the money after selling her relative’s home and then abandoning her at a nursing home with the $25 left over...
Indiana Township woman fulfills lifelong dream of opening a special-needs school
An Indiana Township resident is celebrating a professional milestone. Cherie River worked for decades to accomplish her goal of opening a school specifically designed to meet the educational needs of special-needs students in grades K-8. The River Academy of Excellence opened Nov. 1 at 3390 Saxonburg Blvd. in Indiana Township....
Holiday happenings in the Fox Chapel area
A bit of cheer District Judge Matt Rudzki is hosting a holiday open house from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 21 at his office at 1205 Main Street in Sharpsburg. All are welcome to visit the District Court office for holiday cheer. God bless us, everyone The Sharpsburg Community...
