5 things to do in Westmoreland: Sept. 29 – Oct. 1
Weekend events in Westmoreland County begin on Friday with a block party at Live Casino Pittsburgh, continue with a car cruise at Bushy Run battlefield in Penn Township, and wrap up with a wet sale at The Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art (SAMA) at Ligonier Valley. Live Casino Pittsburgh Block...
Hampton student earns perfect AP score
Only 357 students in the world earned a perfect score on a college-level advanced placement test in May, and one attends Hampton High School. Senior Justine Sullivan aced the AP Research Exam, which includes a 4,000- to 5,000-word essay and a 15- to 20-minute presentation during which students are required...
Picnic honors Hampton’s first responders
When Hampton Township resident and business owner Al Todd needed first responders, they were there for him. “A few years back, we had a house fire, and we have also needed EMS before. So I just really appreciate what these people do,” said Todd. As a show of gratitude, he...
Death at Westmoreland County Prison under investigation
A 33-year-old man was found dead in in his cell Thursday morning at the Westmoreland County Prison. Terry L. Brumley Jr. was discovered unresponsive at about 7:45 a.m., according to a news release from the Westmoreland County Coroner’s Office. An autopsy was scheduled for Friday. Three other inmates were also...
Morning Roundup: Teen shot inside Brighton Heights home; Pittsburgh man sentenced in Dormont bank robbery
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Thursday, Sept. 28: Teen shot inside Brighton Heights residence A 17-year-old boy was shot in the stomach early Thursday in Pittsburgh’s Brighton Heights neighborhood, according to the city’s department of public safety. Officers were called to the 3400 block...
2 killed in tractor-trailer crash on I-79
Two people are dead following an early morning crash Thursday on Interstate 79 in Ohio Township. At 12:27 a.m., a tractor-trailer was driving south on I-79, near mile marker 67, when it drove through the center median and continued traveling south in the northbound lanes, according to the Pennsylvania State...
North Allegheny’s per-capita tax headed for elimination
The North Allegheny School District plans to eliminate for five years a flat, $10 per-capita tax levied on each adult living in the district. “The District has historically levied this tax on its residents as part of the annual budget. In an effort to look for opportunities to minimize the...
The Stroller, Sept. 28, 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. Peoples Library mural to be dedicated to the late Jane Glenn...
Youghtoberfest aims to raise money for Ohiopyle Borough
Officials in Ohiopyle, the small Fayette County borough surrounded by Ohiopyle State Park, estimate they need $650,000 to fix the local sewage treatment plant and make related repairs. State officials say Ohiopyle’s sewage system takes in more wastewater than it can handle. But the town has fewer than 30 permanent...
Chili tasting, bonfire, rally prep Greensburg Salem fans for Homecoming game
Residents of Greensburg Salem School District added some spice to their evening Wednesday as they sampled entries in an inaugural chili cook-off, part of the annual pre-homecoming festival and bonfire at the high school. The chili offerings included recipes from amateur chefs as well as dishes prepared by professionals in...
Drone show to light up sky for North Huntingdon 3-day 250th anniversary celebration
North Huntingdon’s 250th anniversary extravaganza, which caps a yearlong celebration, kicks off Thursday and continues through Saturday. There will be carnival attractions, amusement rides, food, fireworks, live music and a drone-operated light show at the township’s public works property off Route 30. The Jim Shorkey Auto Group Sestercentennial Summer Celebration...
Wesley Family Services to offer wellness programs at new center in New Kensington
Programs open to the general public are expected to be offered starting in November at a new wellness center at Wesley Family Services’ Pioneer Apartments in New Kensington. Those programs could take the form of blood pressure screenings and vaccine clinics, financial workshops, meditation classes and yoga sessions, said Heather...
Highland Park Bridge ramps open to traffic
Ramps at the Highland Park Bridge interchange in Aspinwall and Sharpsburg have opened to traffic, according to PennDOT. The southbound Route 28 ramp to Highland Park Bridge; the Highland Park Bridge ramp to Freeport Road (Aspinwall Exit); and the Freeport Road ramps to northbound and southbound Route 28 have all...
Nursing home operator says without sale of some W.Pa. facilities, they may close
The embattled operators of 15 nursing homes in Pennsylvania said if they are not permitted to go through with the proposed sale of seven facilities in Western Pennsylvania, they may be forced to shut down, potentially displacing hundreds of residents. Attorneys for Comprehensive Healthcare said in a court filing this...
Greensburg Civic Theatre opens 72nd season with ‘The Last Five Years’
A two-person performance will light up the stage and kick off the 72nd season at the Greensburg Civic Theatre this weekend. The show, “The Last Five Years,” will be performed at the Greensburg Garden and Civic Center on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. This will be an early season opener for...
Shetler’s lawyer claims Westmoreland criminal trial system unconstitutional
Lawyers for a New Florence man accused of assaulting a police officer nearly two years ago argued during a hearing Wednesday that Westmoreland County’s criminal trial system is unconstitutional. Assistant public defender Mike Garofalo said the assault and resisting arrest charges against Ray A. Shetler Jr. should be dismissed. The...
Latrobe officer’s quick reaction saves life of man trapped under runaway food truck
Latrobe police Officer Zachary Lukon was on duty at the city’s Great American Banana Split Celebration when he noticed a food truck starting to roll down Ligonier Street. He was able to stop the runaway vehicle, which saved the life of a man who had been trapped underneath. “The only...
Kiski Area School Board president steps down early, district seeks short-term replacement
Kiski Area School Board President Michelle Schmidt has resigned from her seat on the board about two months before her term was set to expire, Superintendent Misty Slavic confirmed Wednesday. The board vacancy was announced Sept. 21 on the district’s Facebook page and website, and eligible residents were encouraged to...
Lawyer: Delmont dad accused in death of adopted son should be released on bail
The lawyer for a Delmont man accused in the death of his adopted son told a Westmoreland County judge on Wednesday that prosecutors cannot prove his client committed first-degree murder. Assistant Public Defender David Mulock argued that evidence presented last month during a preliminary hearing did not conclusively show that...
Grand opening of mosaic trail, riverfront access celebrated in Natrona
Officials celebrated the grand opening of a mosaic trail off River Avenue in Natrona on Tuesday, saying it was the first step in a trifecta of upgrades that would transform the neighborhood. The small concrete trail, 10 feet wide and 100 feet long, provides a critical connection for walkers, bikers...
New gardens on view at Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art
Michael Strueber can be found in one of two places at the Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art: sitting in a rocking chair on the porch, sipping coffee with just a dash of cream, or in one of the site’s seven gardens, elbow deep in soil. Director emeritus of SAMA, Strueber,...
Pittsburgh may offer child care service for city employees
Pittsburgh city employees may have access to on-site child care when Pittsburgh Public Schools close unexpectedly or they have to participate in some city meetings. “The legislation is necessary to enable city employees with children who attend Pittsburgh Public Schools the opportunity to not miss work while ensuring the safety...
Transportation and special needs employees needed at North Allegheny
The North Allegheny School District has mounted a “full-court press” to fill open positions, particularly support staff in special needs classrooms and bus drivers. “We have a lot of drivers in the pipeline,” said Marijane Treacy, human resources director, during a presentation to the North Allegheny School Board, which met...
Art show, blood drive part of Pitt-Greensburg Blue & Gold activities
Members of the public are invited to enjoy a showcase of regional art and are encouraged to roll up their sleeves to give the gift of life during the annual Blue & Gold Celebration this week at the Pitt-Greensburg campus. The American Red Cross will conduct a public blood drive...
Pittsburgh officials look to tweak controversial purple curb loading zone program
Pittsburgh officials are considering tweaks to the city’s smart loading zone pilot program after some local business owners voiced concerns the new initiative was a hindrance. City officials have touted the smart loading zones — which are marked with purple-painted curbs and matching signage — as a way to make...
