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2 high school students killed, another male hurt in Braddock shooting
Two teenagers were killed and a third was hurt late Sunday during a shooting in Braddock, Allegheny County Police said. An Allegheny County Housing Authority officer near Margaretta and Center streets, about a block off of Sixth Street, reported hearing multiple gunshots around 11 p.m. The two teenagers with fatal...
Butler County leaders get a close look at agricultural issues — and an elk farm — on tour
To say Bill Duncan is busy man probably would be an understatement. Duncan, his wife, Jean, and their son, Jim, own and operate an elk farm at their Clinton Township property. The unusual form of agriculture was the spotlight of a recent Butler County Farm Bureau legislative tour, during which...
Turnpike commission announces location of Route 130 interchange
A turnpike interchange will be installed near the intersection of Nike Site Road, Sandy Hill Road, Pleasant Valley Road and Route 130 in Penn Township, the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission announced. The interchange, which will fall between the Irwin and Pittsburgh interchanges, will be accessible for westbound and eastbound drivers. It...
In brief: Road closures, other Hampton area happenings, week of Aug. 28, 2023
Duncan Ave. closure starts Sept. 5 Duncan Avenue will close at Stillhouse Run Bridge No. 1, which is located near Bryant Road in Hampton, beginning at 9 a.m. Sept. 5. The closure is expected to end in November. It is required for slope stabilization work, roadway reconstruction and drainage improvements,...
Public to weigh in on proposed Leto compressor station in West Deer
West Deer supervisors have set a Sept. 26 public hearing date on a proposed compressor station on the Leto well pad property. The hearing will be held at St. Victor Church, Our Lady of the Lakes Parish. Vice chairwoman Shirley Hollibaugh said during the board’s recent meeting that the township...
Lords, ladies and at least 1 furry: Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival kicks off in South Huntingdon
There are many sights at the annual Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival that are absolutely spot-on when it comes to medieval accuracy — the heraldry on a particular flag, the attention to detail on a splendid royal outfit or the satisfying way the pieces of a gauntlet slide effortlessly back and forth...
Pa. school district auctioning its fully loaded food truck
Typically, people perusing the Municibid website are seeking something like a used public works truck, or perhaps looking to pick up an extra snowblower without spending a ton of money on a new model. But if you’re looking to get into the food truck business, the site can get you...
Scenes from the Valley: Images captured in the Alle-Kiski Valley from Aug. 17-23, 2023
Here is a weekly look at recent images captured throughout the Alle-Kiski Valley. From major news events to routine gatherings, the Tribune-Review’s “Scenes from the Valley” photo package brings to life activities and moments happening in your backyard. To have a photo considered as a “Scenes from the Valley” candidate,...
Building the Valley: La Vite Ristorante provides fine Italian fare in Russellton
La Vite Ristorante is a big restaurant with even bigger goals. “I want this to be Pittsburgh’s Italian restaurant spot,” said owner, Eric Capozzi, 56, of McCandless. “I want everyone to come in, enjoy themselves and have fun.” La Vite, located at the No Offseason Sports complex at 942 Little...
Remember When: The 1913 Hyde Park ferry disaster claimed the lives of 8 men
In the early 1900s, Hyde Park was a small but important borough across the Kiskiminetas River from Leechburg. It was popular throughout the Kiski Valley because it was the only community in the area where alcoholic beverages could be purchased. Back then, residents of each town could vote on whether...
Franklin Regional kicks off new school year
Students in the Franklin Regional School District were among the first in the region to begin classes when they arrived at school Aug. 23. Start dates for other schools in the county include: Thursday — Hempfield Area elementary and high school, Jeannette City, Monessen City, Norwin, Penn-Trafford. Friday — Hempfield...
Use of force by city police to be reviewed in Downtown Pittsburgh drug arrest
Pittsburgh’s Department of Public Safety will review the use of force by a group of city police during their arrest of a man Downtown on Friday night, after multiple videos posted to social media brought criticism from community groups and others. Police said the man, identified in a criminal complaint...
PennDOT plans winter hiring events in Washington, Westmoreland
PennDOT will hold two open house and hiring events in Washington and Westmoreland counties as it looks to employ workers to assist with upcoming winter maintenance tasks. The first event is set for 1 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at PennDOT’s Washington County maintenance office, 170 Route 519, in North Bethlehem...
Large commercial trucks to be restricted on Argonne Drive in Harrison
Some large commercial trucks will be restricted from portions of Argonne Drive in Harrison after multiple calls to police in recent years for trucks stuck on the railroad tracks and others unable to handle turns. The weight limit will be 10 tons. “Trucks with trailers were unable to navigate the...
Sewickley area real estate transactions, week of Aug. 27, 2023
Edgeworth Daniel Orie sold property at 405 Meadow Ln to John Roberts and Victoria Smith for $912,000. Robert Craig Kirsch sold property at 206 Woodland Road to James Bayley Jr. and Erin Bayley for $2,200,000. Franklin Park Deerfield Estate FP Development LLC sold property at 1322 Adrian Drive to Maronda...
Fox Chapel area real estate transactions, week of Aug. 27, 2023
Blawnox Franklin Home Design LLC sold property at 721 Laurel St. to David Ehren Vrenna and Satya Michelle Noorshant Harrington for $182,000. Etna Kimberly Ramsey sold property at 82 Wilson St. to Claire Renee Berger for $130,000. Fox Chapel Derek Stuart sold property at 608 Dorseyville Road to Barbara Bahnson...
East suburban real estate transactions, week of Aug. 27, 2023
Chalfant Estate of John Tomasic sold property at 229 Greenfield Ave. to 229 Greenfield Ave LLC for $27,000. Edgewood Timothy Palko sold property at 124 Lincoln Ave. to 124 Lincoln LLC for $249,630. David Hayes sold property at 1112 Mifflin Ave. to John Lindsay Wallace III and Patricia Louise Turner...
North Hills area real estate transactions, week of Aug. 27, 2023
Bradford Woods Michael McGarry sold property at 14 Commons Drive to Corey Appleby and Stephanie Blei for $540,000. Etna Kimberly Ramsey sold property at 82 Wilson St. to Claire Renee Berger for $130,000. Franklin Park Deerfield Estate FP Development LLC sold property at 1322 Adrian Drive to Maronda Homes LLC...
Chartiers Valley area real estate transactions, week of Aug. 27, 2023
Bridgeville Michael Martinick sold property at 967 Ella St. to Joseph Lisowski for $236,000. Ghaith Mansour sold property at 285 Patterson Ave. to Jared and Heather Patrick for $250,000. Nathaniel Moraca sold property at 1418 Bower Hill Road to Rory Lockhatr and Olivia Rivera for $285,000. Sergey Tikkonovich sold property...
New Kensington Bridge on schedule to reopen on Labor Day
The New Kensington Bridge is expected to reopen as scheduled on Sept. 4, a PennDOT spokesman said Friday. A six-week closure of the bridge over the Allegheny River between East Deer and New Kensington started July 24, diverting more than 15,000 vehicles that use it every day. The posted detour...
The Stroller, Aug. 27, 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. Free stormwater workshop offered Buffalo Creek Coalition will offer a free...
North Huntingdon man recognized for service by Air Force Honor Guard
Bill Priatko has had many roles in his nine decades — playing football for the University of Pittsburgh and the Pittsburgh Steelers, teaching at Norwin, coaching football at Swissvale High School, being Yough’s athletic director and selling Wrigley gum — but the one he cherishes most is his duty with...
Bethel Park real estate transactions, week of Aug. 27, 2023
Bethel Park Ryan Tonks sold property at 3637 Myrna Drive to Joseph and Meghan Heldrich for $305,000. Michael Collette sold property at 5194 Orchard Ave. to Jacob Neil and Teresa Atkinson for $491,500. Estate of Gil Whitmer sold property at 3100 South Park Road to Nickolas Charles Hickton for $82,800....
Out & About: Everyone’s an artist at The Westmoreland’s Public Art Day
With a piece of chalk and a sidewalk, anyone can be an artist. The parking lot, sidewalks and terrace were the canvas as visitors of all ages created chalk masterpieces during Public Art Day on Aug. 19 at The Westmoreland Museum of American Art. Erik Greenawalt, “The Chalking Dad” from...
Robot donated to Greater Latrobe School District
This upcoming school year, Greater Latrobe students will have hands-on experience with coding and programming after the district received a donation of a $43,000 Universal Arm Robot from L&S Machine Co., a machine part manufacturing firm based in Latrobe. Rob DiNardi, president of L&S, said that the company often makes...
