McCandless says no applications for development along North Park gateway on Ingomar Road
The Town of McCandless has “received no applications” as of Oct. 3 for development of a prime piece of land along Ingomar Road that serves as a gateway to North Park, McCandless Town Manger Brian O’Malley said. The area is home to an assortment of small businesses: North Park Par...
No evidence to support criminal charges in Derry police dog death, DA says
After investigating the death of Derry police dog Smoke, the Westmoreland County District Attorney’s Office said Wednesday there is “not evidence to support charging a criminal offense at this time.” The DA’s office said it conducted a “thorough and extensive investigation” into the euthanasia of the dog after an incident...
Doyle, Pallone vie for district judge office serving Plum, Oakmont
A Plum councilman and a Riverview School Board member have their eyes on a new office they each want to hold. Republican Mike Doyle and Democrat Melanie Pallone are vying in the general election to succeed Linda Zucco as the district judge serving Plum and Oakmont. In making their argument...
Hampton High School celebrates Homecoming
From a pregame tailgate party to a close matchup on the gridiron, Hampton High School’s Homecoming offered plenty of activity and excitement, while Mother Nature cooperated with the weather. Although the Talbots lost to Connellsville, 28-26, on Sept. 29, fans were treated to Brock Borgo’s 202 yards rushing with a...
Export considers taking back Italy Road from PennDOT
Export council members are taking the first steps to reclaim Italy Road from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. Over the years, Export has handled winter maintenance of Italy Road within the borough, for which they receive PennDOT funding of about $1,000 per year. Council authorized the winter maintenance agreement at...
West Deer man accused of taking money from client for truck parts but never ordering them
A West Deer man is accused of stealing nearly $2,000 that he charged a client upfront to buy tires and other parts needed to work on the client’s truck. Camaron James Harris, 34, of the 1000 block of Deer Creek Road was charged by West Deer police with felony counts...
Gilpin man ordered to trial on charge of strangling woman during argument
A Gilpin man accused of assaulting and strangling a woman during an argument has been ordered to stand trial in Armstrong County Court. Southern Armstrong County Police charged Matthew Lockhart, 41, of the 100 block of Zachar Lane with a felony count of strangulation and counts of simple assault, disorderly...
Pittsburgh Public Schools employee accused of raping teen ordered to stand trial
A Pittsburgh Public Schools employee has been ordered to stand trial on charges that he raped a 14-year-old girl this summer at his Baldwin home. Bryan Deering, 46, is accused of giving the girl alcohol and at least two “marijuana cigarettes” before sexually assaulting and raping her after a night...
Greensburg street to close for water line repairs
The block of North Pennsylvania Avenue behind the Westmoreland County Courthouse will be blocked off for two days next week to allow for repairs on a water line, according to county public works director Greg McCloskey. It will be closed to vehicle traffic Oct. 10 and 11 between West Otterman...
‘Buck Up’ campaign in Unity aims to raise funds for fire bureau, new aerial truck
Diners in Unity are being asked to “Buck Up” this month to support the township’s fire bureau. The new campaign is in partnership with several restaurants in the township. Customers are asked to donate to the local fire departments at the end of their meal — raising their check by...
Heritage Day celebrates ‘Monroeville’s Rural Past’
Imagine a Monroeville with farms, farms and more farms, as opposed to the trappings of a bustling suburban near-metropolis. A visit to the Monroeville Historical Society’s annual Heritage Day Festival provided guests with a pretty good idea of what life was like a century or two ago. Dubbed “A Tribute...
Westmoreland happenings: Halloween events, super bingo, genealogy workshops, more
Arts • Laurelville Retreat Center will offer a fall painting class for all skill levels from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 17 at its lodge, 941 Laurelville Lane, Mt. Pleasant Township. Cost: $25, includes supplies and beverages. No alcohol permitted. Guests may bring snacks to share. Reservations required tinyurl.com/2p9axkmj.. Details:...
Hempfield Area School District committees to discuss high school renovation finances
Members of Hempfield Area School District’s buildings and grounds and finance committees will discuss the financial situation of the stalled high school renovation project tonight. The meeting is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. at the administration building, 4347 Route 136. It will feature presentations from the district’s business manager, bond counsel...
Morning Roundup: Kittanning man found guilty of sexual assault; West Mifflin man missing
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Wednesday, Oct. 4: Kittanning man found guilty of sexual assault A Kittanning man has been convicted of multiple sexual offenses and domestic violence crimes against three young women between the ages of 16 and 20. A jury on Tuesday...
2 men killed in Hill District shooting
Two men were killed early Wednesday following a shooting in Pittsburgh’s Hill District neighborhood. Pittsburgh police from Zone 2 responded to the 2300 block of Webster Avenue for a 16-round ShotSpotter alert at about 3 a.m., police spokeswoman Cara Cruz said. Officers found a man with a gunshot wound to...
‘He saved my life’: Hillandale Farms founder donates $25M to Pitt after back surgeries
The pain in Orland Bethel’s lower back and hips became excruciating. In 2014, he was diagnosed with spinal stenosis — a narrowing and squeezing of the nerves and spinal cord. The 87-year-old Greensburg resident consulted with six orthopaedic surgeons. They told him they would need to “cut a chunk of...
Highland Hose members Bob Sims and Terry Chambon set example in community service
Tarentum native Bob Sims turned 18 in 1948 and was crestfallen to learn he couldn’t join his two older brothers on the front lines as firefighters. The charter for Highland Hose Volunteer Fire Company was full, said Sims, who at 93 easily recalls his disappointment. “I had to wait three...
The Stroller, Oct. 4, 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. Bereavement care event for youngsters offered by Concordia Good Samaritan Hospice,...
Westmoreland 250: 10 things to see in South, Southwest Greensburg
(Editor’s note: To mark Westmoreland County’s 250th birthday this year, we’ve come up with a list of 250 things — 10 things in 25 communities — that we consider to be important to the makeup of our area. This series will appear each week through December. If you have a...
Sara Innamorato, Joe Rockey debate crime, public safety ahead of Allegheny County executive race
Former state Rep. Sara
Innamorato and former PNC executive Joe Rockey on Tuesday outlined their platforms in an hourlong live, televised debate hosted by Tribune-Review news partner WTAE and the League of Women Voters. Innamorato, of Pittsburgh’s Bloomfield neighborhood, and Rockey, of Ohio Township, spent much of the debate discussing...
Derry Township woman testifies about finding purported trip wire at top of basement stairs
It was a normal Saturday morning until Laura Dankesreiter discovered something odd at her Derry Township home. At first, she thought she had tripped on a ripped piece of carpet after opening the basement door, something she initially attributed to one of her cats. But on further inspection, Dankesreiter noticed...
Forbes Hospital in Monroeville adds behavior health suite to emergency departmentVideo
Allegheny Health Network officials have added a behavioral health suite to the emergency department at Forbes Hospital in Monroeville, part of a response to an increase in ER visits by patients with behavioral health needs. “Being hospitalized or visiting an emergency department is incredibly stressful for anyone, let alone those...
Plum Distinguished Alumni honors 5 at 13th annual banquet
Five Plum High School graduates have joined the ranks of the district’s distinguished alumni. The Plum Distinguished Alumni Committee honored the inductees during its 13th annual banquet Sept. 28 at Oakmont Country Club. The committee recognizes district alumni who have distinguished themselves in various fields of excellence or who have...
String of suspicious fires, shooter on the loose disconcerting for New Kensington, Arnold residents
Melissa McCrory and some friends were sitting on the stoop of her Leishman Avenue home Monday when she heard a volley of gunfire ring out from somewhere up the street. Moments later, she said, she encountered one of the people involved in a shooting that took place in the 1500...
McCali Manor in Mt. Pleasant set for demolition after fire
McCali Manor in Mt. Pleasant is set to be demolished soon after a stove fire caused heavy damage to the building in April. Jane Altman, owner of the historic property located on the diamond in the center of town, said the decision was “a process.” “I had hoped we could...
