December offerings at Monroeville Public Library
Programs hosted by Monroeville Public Library include: • Holiday Gift Cards: Collage and Natural Dye Eco Prints, 1 p.m. Dec. 1, in person. Join local artist Debbie Walker in an artistic exploration of mixed media materials as she demonstrates using natural dyes and collage techniques to make holiday gift cards....
Highlands juvenile to be charged by Harrison police after assault at school
A 15-year-old boy will be charged with simple assault after an incident Nov. 10 at Highlands High School. Harrison Police Chief Brian Turack said charges are pending. Officers responded to a call at about 1:15 p.m. and found four boys involved in some type of incident inside the bathroom, Turack...
New Kensington man gets up to 23 months in jail for fleeing from police, endangering child
A New Kensington man who police said led officers on a chase with a child in the car was sentenced Tuesday to more than eight months to 23 months in the Westmoreland County jail. Benjamin Alexander Ploski, 35, pleaded guilty Tuesday to aggravated assault, fleeing from police, child endangerment and...
Oakmont celebrates 60th annual Hometown Christmas and Parade
The weather forecast called for no precipitation on Nov. 18, and the temperatures would be mild, too. On that front, everything was good news for the organizers of the 60th annual Oakmont Hometown Christmas and Parade, following a decidedly chilly 59th event last fall. This year, the parade took its...
‘Save Lucas’: 10-year-old Indiana Township boy in dire need of another liver transplant
Lucas Goeller is looking for another miracle. At age 2, Lucas received a lifesaving liver transplant on July 1, 2015, at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh from a 3-year-old Nebraska girl, Olivia Swedberg. Olivia died of brain cancer a day earlier. Lucas had waited 18 months for a match. Doctors...
Trafford man sentenced for assault of estranged girlfriend
A Trafford man was sentenced to state prison this week in connection with a violent assault on his estranged girlfriend. Alfred H. Tournay III, 56, was sentenced to 6 1/2 to 13 years. He was ordered to pay $4,077 in restitution to one of the neighbors and $1,000 to the...
Man jumped from New Stanton hotel window to evade police, troopers say
A Mt. Pleasant man was behind bars after state police said he jumped from a New Stanton hotel window and ran from troopers last week, according to a news release. Marc Allen Hernley, 36, was being held on $50,000 bail at the Westmoreland County Prison. Troopers said they spotted a...
Sewage, refuse rate increases proposed in Cheswick budget
Cheswick taxpayers won’t seen an increase in their property taxes or water rates next year, but they can expect their sewage and garbage collection rates to increase. The borough is eyeing a $2.7 million budget for 2024. About $1.55 million of that is earmarked for the borough’s general fund, about...
Rain doesn’t damper holiday spirit at Monroeville Tree Lighting and Holiday Concert
The holiday spirit was buzzing at the 54th annual Monroeville Tree Lighting and Holiday Concert. This free event, hosted by the Monroeville Historical Society, was held at the Old Stone Church on Nov. 21. Despite the rain, the church, which was built in 1834, had a full house of folks...
Murrysville area: Export Light Up Night, ‘Santa at Sardis’ and more
Email news briefs and event listings to pvarine@triblive.com. Export Light Up Night Export will host its annual “Export Light Up Night” from 6-9 p.m. Dec. 1 along Washington Avenue, which will be closed. Officials will light the borough Christmas tree at 7 p.m., followed by Santa’s arrival. The evening will...
Wilkinsburg man pleads guilty in fatal hit-and-run during police chase
A Wilkinsburg man who struck and killed a man during a police chase reaching speeds of over 100 mph pleaded guilty Tuesday to homicide by vehicle and dozens of other counts. A criminal complaint filed in the case said Monroeville police tried to pull over an SUV driven by Jack...
McCandless hosts Winterfest Dec. 2
Santa and the sisters of “Frozen” fame — Princess Anna and her sister Queen Elsa — will be honored guests at the third annual Winterfest in McCandless on Dec. 2 from 4 to 7 p.m. “Winterfest comes at a time when families are looking to celebrate the holiday seasons and...
Fox Chapel Garden Club’s Glitter & Glow hits 25 years of supporting green space
The Fox Chapel Garden Club is marking its 25th annual Glitter & Glow event by illuminating the need for public gardens and recreation throughout the Pittsburgh region. Participants can enjoy a sip and a nibble in the opulent setting of the Fox Chapel Golf Club, all while perusing fresh arrangements...
Allegheny Township police latest to accuse contractor of taking money for work he didn’t do
A home remodeling contractor from Pitcairn who was charged five times in as many years with taking money for work he didn’t do has been accused of committing the same crime in Allegheny Township. Daniel Ronald Amodeo, 54, of the 600 block of Wall Avenue was charged Jan. 25 with...
‘Nobody’s happy about this’ : Board approves $341,000 in Gateway Middle School change orders
As renovations to Gateway Middle School continue well past the initially estimated completion date, more money is going toward the effort. The school board on Nov. 21 voted to approve $341,793.70 in change orders, representing deviations from the original scope of the project, with the bulk of the added expense...
Greensburg Garden Center gears up for annual holiday sale
Wreaths, garlands, trees, ornaments and other handmade decorations will be up for grabs at the Greensburg Garden Center’s annual holiday sale next week. The sale, scheduled for Dec. 1 and 2, features decorations made by about 30 of the center’s volunteers, said Co-President Carla Rusnica. Common items are artificial and...
Cranberry bicyclist killed on Route 19
A 22-year-old man was killed late Tuesday while riding his bicycle in Cranberry. The man, identified as Arron Jones of Cranberry, was riding northbound on Route 19 near St. Francis Way around 11:45 p.m. when a vehicle struck him, Cranberry police Chief Kevin Meyer said. The man was taken by...
Murrysville man receives jail sentence for assaulting woman in 2022
A Murrysville man was sentenced to a jail term Tuesday in connection with an incident at his former girlfriend’s home the same day he was released on bond on accusations that he choked her. Colby M. Bowling, 29, was sentenced to 11-1/2 to 23 months at the Westmoreland County Prison...
Westmoreland happenings: greenery sale, holiday events, more
Fundraisers • Greensburg Garden Center will have its annual Christmas sale from 1 to 7 p.m. Dec. 1 and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 2 at the center, 951 Old Salem Road in Greensburg. Items available will include wreaths, hanging baskets, kissing balls, pine roping and small hostess, artificial...
TribLive front pages from the day of President John F. Kennedy’s assassination
On this day 60 years ago, President John F. Kennedy was assassinated while taking part in a parade in Dallas, Texas. Kennedy was killed and Texas Gov. John Connally, who was riding with Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy, was injured as their motorcade passed through the city’s Dealey Plaza....
Morning Roundup: Train strikes car in Homestead; coyotes in Pittsburgh; skid-steer stolen in Shaler
Here are a few overnight news items for Wednesday, Nov. 22. No injuries as train strikes car in Homestead No one was injured when a car was struck by a train at the Amity Street crossing in Homestead Tuesday night. The crash was reported around 6 p.m. Munhall Volunteer Fire...
West Deer approves Leto compressor station despite resident pushback
West Deer residents opposed to a gas compressor station in the Bairdford section of the township say they’re “exploring options” after supervisors approved the project last week. Supervisors on Nov. 15 approved the compressor station on the Leto well pad property, located off Oak Road. Hyperion Midstream, a subsidiary of...
Home schooling a strong option in North Allegheny area
There’s been a steady growth of homeschooling in the North Allegheny School District, according to a report presented to the school board. “Homeschooling did increase significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic, and remaining at its highest level we’ve seen while other enrollment levels have re-balanced,” said Yuko Wong, data manager at...
The Stroller, Nov. 22, 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. Casino Theatre to offer annual Christmas show The Casino Theatre, Vandergrift,...
Holiday spending expected to grow as discounts, flexible spending plans heat up
The Casselberry family juggles a lot in December. One of their sons celebrates a birthday, and the holiday season kicks into full gear. Shopping at Walmart in Cranberry earlier this month, Josh and Riva Casselberry and their boys, Elliot, 4, and Sullivan, 2, took advantage of a break in their...
