Western PA Local News category, Page 959
Woman offers gas imaging camera service to Rustic Ridge residents
A certified thermographer said Thursday she hoped to give residents in Plum’s Rustic Ridge neighborhood some peace of mind by volunteering to use hydrothermic technology to look for possible gas leaks in homes. Christina Digiulio of Chester County visited Rustic Ridge and offered to use a hydrocarbon imaging camera to...
Harmar House fire leaves clients scrambling to find alternate venues
Bride-to-be Ashley Pometo spent most of Wednesday night in shock — and in tears. Pometo, 23, of New Kensington thought the plans for her Sept. 23 wedding were neatly squared away until a fire swept through Futules’ Harmar House on Wednesday evening, leaving the popular family-owned event venue considered to...
Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office warns of scam involving fake court papers, fake fines
People identifying themselves as sheriff’s deputies are using fake court paperwork to try to scam Pittsburghers out of money, the Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office announced Thursday. “They are identifying themselves as sheriff’s office deputies and requesting that people pay a fine for ignoring a subpoena to appear as an expert...
Governor touts Connellsville as an example of success investing in outdoor recreationVideo
Connellsville Mayor Greg Lincoln needs only to look around if he wants to see the impact that outdoor recreation has had on the Fayette County city. There’s a restaurant and event center being developed near the Connellsville Comfort Inn, along with another new restaurant nearby. Independence Health System is working...
Greensburg man not guilty in 2020 fatal Hempfield crash
A former Greensburg man was found not guilty of causing a fatal crash three years ago in Hempfield in which his longtime friend was killed. Westmoreland County Common Pleas Court Judge Tim Krieger on Thursday issued a verdict to acquit Nick M. Rossi, 36, of felony vehicular homicide and two...
Retrial set for Unity couple accused in sexual assault case
After years of delays, a Westmoreland County judge ordered a married Unity couple to go to trial in early 2024 on allegations they were responsible for the sexual assault of a teenage girl a decade ago. “This needs to go to trial. It’s been eight years now,” said Common Pleas...
Video: Ride the natural water slides at Ohiopyle State ParkVideo
The rushing waters of Meadow Run have carved a twisting and turning channel through the sandstone rock that creates the natural slides in Ohiopyle State Park. Sides are located near the Youghiogheny River in Ohiopyle State Park and a staircase provides access for visitors. Ride On is a point-of-view video...
Pittsburgh officials offer resources, support on International Overdose Awareness Day
Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey said he’s met a lot of powerful people. “I’ve met governors, senators and presidents. But the strongest person I’ve ever met is someone who came through addiction,” Gainey said. The mayor joined dozens of local organizations, officials and residents Thursday at a resource fair on the...
Arrest warrant issued for New Kensington woman accused of stabbing man during domestic dispute
Westmoreland County detectives and New Kensington police have obtained an arrest warrant for a woman accused of getting into an argument with a man during which they stabbed each other. Police on Aug. 3 charged Tamara Lynn Ambrosi, 56, with felony counts of aggravated assault and aggravated assault with a...
Home purchases by corporations increase in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County
As Pittsburgh’s real estate market heats up, a new study shows corporations are buying up residences at increasing rates, driving up competition with local residents. A study by the nonprofit Pittsburgh Community Reinvestment Group shows the share of Allegheny County homes sold to corporate entities nearly doubled over the past...
Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra’s Rhapsody Gala features jazz, live auction
The Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra is offering up a gourmet dinner and an evening of auction items and jazz sounds at its Rhapsody Gala on Sept. 15. The event begins with a 6:30 p.m. cocktail hour followed by a sit-down dinner at the Westmoreland Country Club — accompanied by the music...
Pittsburgh synagogue shooter arrives at federal death row in Indiana
The man who killed 11 people at a Squirrel Hill synagogue has been moved to federal death row at the U.S. Penitentiary in Terre Haute, Ind. Robert Bowers, 50, was sentenced to the death penalty on Aug. 3 after a jury heard from 51 witnesses over nine days of testimony...
Murrysville area: Franklin Regional gets top marks, Rotary Oktoberfest, local live music and more
Franklin Regional ranked among top 30 in Pa. Franklin Regional Senior High School was nationally ranked among the top 40% of American high schools by U.S. News & World Report. The magazine annually ranks more than 17,000 high schools. FR was ranked 27th best in Pennsylvania, eighth in the Pittsburgh...
5 things to do in Westmoreland County this weekend: Sept. 1-3
Celebration of labor The annual Labor United Celebration is planned for 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday at Northmoreland Park, 280 Markle Road, Allegheny Township. The event features carnival rides, live music, food and beverages, bingo, arts and crafts marketplace, flea market, activities...
Oakmont Council commits to first step of Dark Hollow Woods restoration plan
Dark Hollow Woods, a 40 acre nature reserve in Oakmont, has fallen victim to erosion and invasive species that are slowly kneading away at the integrity of the plant life that lives there. Oakmont Borough Council has decided to prioritize the well-being of the forest, and the surrounding life that...
Aspinwall Tee Ball finishes inaugural season
The Aspinwall Tee Ball League finished its inaugural 10-week season on Aug. 25. The league in its start-up year attracted 120 players, boys and girls, ages 3 through 9. The league celebrated the season with fireworks at Ben Killian Field in the borough....
Plum School District pays $3K to settle dispute with transportation contractor
Plum School District paid $3,000 to settle a dispute with a transportation contractor that accused the district of failing to reimburse it during the covid disaster emergency. The school board approved the agreement with A-1 Transit in July. The district released the agreement following a Right-to-Know request by the Tribune-Review,...
Marshall and Verona restaurateurs compete in benefit BBQ cook-off
Eat, drink and remember. An All-American Patriotic Barbeque Cook-Off scheduled for Sept. 11 serves the dual purpose of benefiting the nonprofit Team Friends, which provides socialization opportunities for adults with intellectual disabilities, while paying tribute to the lives lost 22 years ago. The event has a 5:15 p.m. registration time...
Murrysville property owner accused of using bad check for tax payment
The owner of a five-bedroom home in Murrysville is accused of giving Westmoreland County authorities a bad $25,000 check in an effort to halt a tax sale of the property, according to court papers. Prasad Margabandhu, 47, of Mt. Lebanon, was charged this week with misdemeanor bad checks. County detectives...
Highlands partners with Ronald McDonald Care Mobile to offer free medical services
Highlands School District students will have access to limited medical care on-site through a partnership with the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile. The roving 40-foot truck will visit the district once each quarter to offer immunizations, physicals for sports, work permits and driver’s licenses. “This will be available to all children...
Labor Day Celebration offers 2 days of festivities in Northmoreland Park
A jam-packed Labor Day festival returns to Northmoreland Park, celebrating the traditions and heritage related to organized labor in Western Pennsylvania. The annual two-day 2023 Labor United Celebration kicks off at 11 a.m. Sunday and runs through Labor Day. The event typically draws more than 20,000 attendees to pavilion grounds...
Harmar House may be total loss after fire; 40 events canceled
Alle-Kiski Valley residents are in shock at the loss of Futules’ Harmar House after the landmark banquet hall that would have celebrated its 25th year in business on Monday went up in flames Wednesday night. The Harmar business was known for hosting a variety of events, from wakes to weddings,...
Pittsburgh Shakespeare in the Parks stages ‘Cleopatra’ with all-woman cast
William Shakespeare was not averse to including a ballad or two in his plays. Pittsburgh Shakespeare in the Parks is going the Bard one better this year, adding modern dance numbers to its production of “Cleopatra & Antony.” Audience members will hear snippets of Beyonce’s “Single Ladies (Put a Ring...
Sentencing date set in Indiana County head-on crash that killed Jeannette man
Sentencing is scheduled for Oct. 2 in connection with a wrong-way crash on Route 119 in Indiana County that killed a Jeannette man. Elias Jimenez, 29, of Indiana, pleaded guilty earlier in August to homicide by vehicle and accidents involving death in the Jan. 26 crash near Homer City. District...
Morning Roundup: Feds say 3 Panama residents scammed $1.5M from Pittsburgh, U.S. residents
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Thursday, Aug. 31: Feds say 3 Panama residents scammed $1.5M from Pittsburgh, U.S. residents Three men were extradited from Panama and had initial appearances in Pittsburgh federal court Wednesday on police accusations that they took part in orchestrating a...
