Western PA Local News category, Page 899
Bus crash on Homestead Grays Bridge sends at least 7 to area hospitals
At least seven passengers were hospitalized after a Tuesday afternoon crash involving a Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus on East Eighth Avenue in Homestead, near The Waterfront development and the foot of the Homestead Grays Bridge. The crash happened on the Homestead side of the Monongahela River span, which connects Pittsburgh...
Westinghouse to base its nuclear battery operations in EtnaVideo
Nuclear power pioneer Westinghouse is expanding its footprint in Western Pennsylvania and renewing its commitment to nuclear innovation with a new facility in Etna. Westinghouse signed a lease for an 87,420-square-foot building at 51 Bridge St. The Cranberry-based company plans to make the most critical component of its eVinci nuclear...
Westmoreland DA to impanel grand jury to investigate unsolved cases
A grand jury will investigate unsolved crimes in Westmoreland County for the first time in more than three decades, District Attorney Nicole Ziccarelli said Tuesday. “This is a substantial step and invaluable resource for our criminal justice system. We want to take a closer look, specifically, at unsolved cases involving...
Brackenridge man accused of stalking estranged girlfriend ordered to stand trial
A Brackenridge man who police say violated a court order to stay away from his estranged girlfriend when he hid in the back seat of her car and terrorized her has been ordered to stand trial. On Oct. 16, state police charged Zeya Icquise Dixon, 26, of the 100 block...
United Concordia strikes deal for $3 billion dental contract with DOD
A dental subsidiary of Highmark Health inked a 5-year deal with the Department of Defense. United Concordia Companies, Inc. has been awarded a more than $3 billion contract to administer the Tricare Dental Program, which covers about 1.8 million active duty service members, National Guard and Reserve members and their...
Providence Heights Alpha School in McCandless welcomes grandparents, friends
Providence Heights Alpha School paid tribute to the role that grandparents and special friends play in the lives of students during “Grandparents and Special Friends” on Oct. 20. The special guests could eat lunch, shop in the school store, visit the Book Fair, create artwork, read in the library, play...
Feds award nearly $25M to Pittsburgh high-tech energy projects
Two projects seeking to advance high-tech energy efforts in the Pittsburgh area were recently awarded nearly $25 million from the U.S. Department of Energy. Duquesne Light is receiving $19.7 million to enhance grid flexibility and improve the power system’s resilience against extreme weather events caused by climate change, while Carnegie...
Letter to the editor: North Allegheny school police proposal a step in the wrong direction
Superintendent Dr. Brendan Hyland’s proposal to establish a police department and install officers at North Allegheny schools is a step in the wrong direction for NA. Introducing armed officers in schools increases the rates of death, poor outcomes, and fear and anxiety among students. Certainly the safety of our children...
Man shot on North Side
A man was hospitalized after a North Side shooting Tuesday morning. Pittsburgh police responded to the intersection of Geyer and Shadeland avenues for ShotSpotter alerts of eight rounds of gunfire at about 10 a.m., police spokeswoman Cara Cruz said. First responders found the man, who was not identified, “in the...
Braddock woman faces charges after shooting incident on Route 30 in Unity
A Braddock woman is charged with attempted homicide after state police said she fired a gun at her boyfriend’s vehicle while both were traveling on Route 30 in Unity, according to court papers. The man was not hurt. The shooting stemmed from an argument Markale D. Younger, 27, had with...
Delmont looks to continue improvements at Newhouse Park
Delmont’s Newhouse Park has seen a steady course of improvements over the past five years. That has translated to more visitors and the need to make some more improvements. “We’ve had several tournaments up there this summer and it’s shown that we need some more parking,” said councilman and recreation...
St. Mathias in Natrona gets 2nd life from father and son with passion for old buildings
Growing up in Lower Burrell, Tom Bertus often visited family in Natrona and can recall the harmonies of the carillon chimes that rang from the bell tower at St. Mathias. “It was the most beautiful sound,” said Bertus, who with his son, Peter, purchased the 118-year-old vacant building on Pond...
Child endangerment tip leads to arrest of several sex offenders
Detectives with the Allegheny County Sheriff’s office arrested five sex offenders Monday night, Sheriff Kevin M. Kraus announced Tuesday. A tip on the location of a child endangerment suspect led to the arrest of four of the five — Joseph Neidermeyer, 34, and Lee Chew, Amber Avery and Anthony Ditton,...
Coroner identifies 1 of 2 killed in Washington County house fire
Two people died in a house fire Tuesday morning in Washington, according to Washington County Coroner S. Timothy Warco. The fire at 165 E. Katherine Ave. was reported shortly after 6 a.m., a county 911 dispatcher said. Firefighters had it under control in about 40 minutes. Washington County Coroner S....
Morning Roundup: Westmoreland vape shop burglarized; Hopewell schools targeted in ransomware attack
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Tuesday, Oct. 24: Unity vape shop burglarized A Unity vape shop was burglarized Monday night, Tribune-Review news partner WTAE-TV reported. A person wearing a mask was caught on surveillance cameras around 9:40 p.m. using a rock to break into...
Greensburg man gets 10-year prison sentence for city crime spree
A Greensburg man will serve up to 10 years in prison for a six-month crime spree throughout the city last year. Cory Jording, 25, pleaded guilty to charges in eight separate cases including the robbery of convenience stores and other retail businesses that ended with his arrest in January. According...
The Stroller, Oct. 24, 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. West Deer dog shelter requests donations The West Deer Dog Shelter...
Tech startup for sexual assault survivors moves to Lawrenceville
A health care tech startup that provides at-home early evidence kits for sexual assault survivors has moved its headquarters to Pittsburgh. Leda Health has officially moved from the Brooklyn borough of New York City to Lawrenceville. The Butler Street location is under construction, with the goal to be completed Nov....
Gilpin officials look to expand business district
Gilpin officials have drafted a proposed zoning ordinance with a goal of modernizing the township’s 38-year-old rules in hopes of attracting businesses to the rural township. “The board is hopeful new, less restrictive and more inclusive zoning will help spur development within the township,” said Charles Stull, chairman of the...
PennWest Edinboro, Erie among places prepping for total eclipse
Western Pennsylvania science professors and astronomy buffs didn’t exactly have a riveting view of the recent annular solar eclipse. Most bemoaned the cloudy, rainy weather forecast and said they were already looking ahead and making plans for the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, when Erie will be in...
Man who killed Upper St. Clair woman resentenced to life in prison instead of death
A man previously convicted of killing a 78-year-old Upper St. Clair woman in 2003 and given the death penalty appeared in court Tuesday and was resentenced to a life prison term. Patrick Stollar, 45, was found guilty of first-degree murder in 2008. Two days later, a jury recommended he be...
Pittsburgh Rite Aid robbed, search for suspect underway
Pittsburgh Police are investigating an armed robbery of a Rite Aid pharmacy Downtown. Public Safety spokeswoman Cara Cruz said officers responded to the call around 8:30 p.m. Monday along the 100 block of Forbes Avenue. Police described the suspect as a man dressed in all black and wearing a ski...
Hempfield Area considering search policy changes in wake of gun incidents
Hempfield Area School District may soon have more leeway on how frequently students can be searched for contraband, amid rising parent and student concerns following security incidents at the district. A new section to the district’s search policy, defining rules for the use of metal and weapons detectors, was approved...
Waypoint youth center to hold open house at new West Newton location
Waypoint Youth and Community Center is opening the doors of its new West Newton location for an open house from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday at 320 Mallard St. The six-year-old nonprofit center outgrew the 1,200 square feet of leased space at its previous home on South Second...
15-year-old Ingram skateboarder dies 5 days after getting hit by vehicle
The 15-year-old skateboarder who was hit by a vehicle last week died, his grandmother told Trib news partner WTAE. Charlie Thornburg was hit by the vehicle Wednesday evening at the intersection of Winlock Avenue and Joel Street in Ingram. The driver of the vehicle involved in the crash remained on...
