Morning Roundup: Man stabbed in Lincoln Borough; 5 juveniles arrested amid South Side assault
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Monday, Nov. 27: Man stabbed in Lincoln Borough A man was stabbed in Lincoln Borough on Sunday evening, according to Allegheny County Police. Allegheny County 911 was alerted to a stabbing on Creek Street around 8:50 p.m. Sunday. First...
The Stroller, Nov. 27, 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. Antique train and Christmas tree display planned Saturday The Apollo Area...
Western Pa.’s small merchants navigate pricing, staffing challenges as holiday rush arrives
When Marion McFeely makes a batch of caramel pecan turtles at her shop in Greensburg, she’s aware of the pain in her pocketbook as well as the sweet delight her customers will experience. Like many small retailers heading into the critical holiday shopping season, she’s feeling the pinch of inflation...
Local experts advise caution as mysterious dog respiratory illness reported nationally
An unusual respiratory illness is afflicting dogs across the U.S., prompting warnings from vets and health departments as families head into the winter travel season. The Associated Press reported that Oregon, Colorado and New Hampshire are among the states that have seen cases of the disease, which has not yet...
In brief: Cinebrunch with ‘Grinch,’ other Plum and Oakmont area happenings, week of Nov. 27, 2023
Cinebrunch features ‘The Grinch’ Plum’s family-friendly Cinebrunch event is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 9 in the banquet hall at the borough building, 2000 Old Mine Road. Featured is a showing of “The Grinch.” Hot chocolate, coffee and donuts will be provided. Please register at www.plumboro.com/home/news/cinebrunch. PALS...
Senior artists show off award-winning works
Jean Coursey Beaufort was looking for just a little bit of happiness in her life. Her husband, Tom, had died last year just 19 days after she moved from her Ligonier Township home and joined him in residence at Redstone Presbyterian SeniorCare in North Huntingdon. Beaufort, 78, taught art for...
Man shot in leg in Clairton, hospitalized
A man was hospitalized Saturday night after being shot in Clairton. Police responded to the 500 block of Elm Street at 7:49 p.m. and found the victim suffering from a gunshot wound to the leg, Allegheny County Police spokesman Jim Madalinsky said. The man, an adult who Madalinsky did not...
Scenes from the Valley: Images captured in the Alle-Kiski Valley from Nov. 16-22, 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,...
TSA nabs 40th gun of year at Pittsburgh International Airport
Pittsburgh International Airport security stopped a North Hills man Saturday from boarding a flight while carrying a handgun, the 40th firearm Transportation Security Administration officers have confiscated this year to date at the Findlay airport. The man’s .380-caliber handgun — which was loaded with seven bullets, including one in the...
Building the Valley: Father-son veterans provide self-defense options at RC Firearms in New Kensington
Roy Berg recently helped a couple in their 70s buy their first gun. Worried by current events, they came to Berg’s New Kensington store wanting a weapon for protection. After discussing their desire for home defense and their age, he helped them find something uncomplicated that would be best for...
Remember When: 4 Tarentum railroad stations have been in operation over the years
The clamor of trains chugging through Tarentum — and perhaps the inconvenience of getting stuck at one of its crossings — is a daily reminder of the role locomotives play in the borough. While the route is no longer used for passengers, that wasn’t the case in the early days....
2 injured in Liberty Bridge crash
Two people were injured in a head-on crash late Saturday night on the Liberty Bridge in Pittsburgh. City police said an inbound driver attempted to overtake and pass another vehicle. The passed vehicle swerved into outbound traffic and crashed into an oncoming vehicle, causing it to flip on its side....
Incremental progress in Indiana County shooting investigation to be expected, experts say
When a crime like the October shooting at a private party in Indiana County takes place, police have a mountain of work in front of them. They’re tracking down witnesses, some of whom might not want to talk, and sifting through their statements to determine what might be pertinent. They’re...
Fox Chapel area real estate transactions, week of Nov. 26, 2023
Etna Alisa Helgerman sold property at 118 Grant Ave. to Rosemary Fisher and Jason Rozembersky for $191,000. Fox Chapel William Barlett Gabler sold property at 438 Dorseyville Road to Diego Jules Gonzalez and Isobel Handler for $850,000. Harmar Cathy Opsitnick sold property at 211 Herron Ave. to Rachel Bertram for...
Sewickley area real estate transactions, week of Nov. 26, 2023
Edgeworth George Crawford sold property at 317 Church Ln to Andrew and Alison Fowler for $740,000. Franklin Park Lori Vangenewitt sold property at 2207-2217 Aurora Drive to Aurora Manor Townhomes for $825,000. Ming Te Wang sold property at 2536 Glenwood Drive to Andrew Jheon and Alice Goodwin for $535,000. Ricardo...
East suburban real estate transactions, week of Nov. 26, 2023
Edgewood Mary Przybysz sold property at 1029 Savannah Ave. to Peter and Laurine Weisskopf for $601,000. Forest Hills Richard Kotler sold property at 10 Bevington Road to Anna Marie Lawn for $300,000. Monroeville Bryan Shirtliff sold property at 136 Armour Drive to Terry and Junnie Mendelowski for $425,000. Pamela Ann...
North Hills area real estate transactions, week of Nov. 26, 2023
Etna Alisa Helgerman sold property at 118 Grant Ave. to Rosemary Fisher and Jason Rozembersky for $191,000. Franklin Park Lori Vangenewitt sold property at 2207-2217 Aurora Drive to Aurora Manor Townhomes for $825,000. Ming Te Wang sold property at 2536 Glenwood Drive to Andrew Jheon and Alice Goodwin for $535,000....
Chill Mobile RV headed to Deer Lakes’ East Union Intermediate School
The Chill Mobile will be coming to Deer Lakes. The program, sponsored by Allegheny Health Network and Pirates Charities, will make stops at Deer Lakes’ East Union Intermediate School this year. The customized RV travels to school districts across the Pittsburgh area. Behavioral health specialists from AHN teach students skills...
‘Pretty remarkable’: Rita’s Closet ministry in Ligonier provides free clothes, household items to anyone in need
What started as a simple giveaway of Rita Stauffer’s extra clothes and housewares has grown so much that it may need a new, long-term home. Every Monday, Darlene Rummel and a team of volunteers set up racks and tables of clothes and household goods in the basement of First Church...
The Stroller, Nov. 26, 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. Christmas play scheduled at Freeport Theatre Festival Freeport Theatre Festival will...
Former churches are finding new life after religious calling
Jason Fitzpatrick has one primary requirement for his living arrangements: space, lots of it. “I lived in an old gymnasium in Chicago, and that inspired me to buy a church,” Fitzpatrick said. “I’m a little claustrophobic, so I’ve always loved big spaces. The gym was 4,000 square feet, and I...
ChildLine report leads to arrest of man accused of repeatedly raping child in Lower Burrell
A Moon Township man was accused of repeatedly raping a child over a five-year period while he was living in Lower Burrell. Stevan Joseph Mracna, 43, of Bonnie Brae Drive was charged Nov. 16 with felony counts of rape of a child, aggravated indecent assault of a child, endangering the...
Grizzly bear mother, cubs is highlight of Penn Township man’s trek out West
(Editor’s Note: Penn Township resident Robert Szypulski and his son, Scott Szypulski, of Oakland, share their latest trips to the western United States. They are regular visitors to our nation’s national parks.) Autumn is a perfect time to hike or drive through western mountains and national parks. Cooler temps and...
Behind the art: Justice, mercy, moderation set stage in Westmoreland courtroom
Editor’s note: Behind the Art is a recurring series highlighting artistic works throughout the county. One day in early November, a defendant in Judge Christopher Feliciani’s criminal courtroom looked to the ceiling at three century-old oil paintings, pondering their meaning aloud in an exchange with the judge. There’s one labeled...
Puppet-inspired music video earns international acclaim for Greensburg’s Derek Woods BandVideo
Members of the Derek Woods Band have had to pull some strings over the years while building their reputation as a group, working to establish themselves and gain a fan base beyond western Pennsylvania. The band has performed nationally but embarked on its first coast-to-coast U.S. tour in 2023, a...
