Murrysville area: Church tag sale, wreath giveaway, Symphony East fundraiser, more
Church tag sale First Presbyterian Church in Murrysville will host its 55th annual tag sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 24 and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 25 Residents can donate items in good condition on April 16, 17 and 20 from 10 a.m. to 5...
Franklin Regional student team raises more than $157K for blood cancer researchVideo
When Liam Murphy, Ryland Kase and Jenna Munkittrick were trying to determine the best way to raise money for blood cancer research, they had a solid role model. Their classmate Luca Bertucci was a member of the Blood Cancer United Student Visionaries program. After raising $40,200 — the most money...
Franklin Regional notebook: 1st-year softball coach earns 1st win
New softball coach Maddie Uschock has her first win at Franklin Regional. Franklin Regional snapped a five-game losing streak to open the season by blanking McKeesport, 10-0, in six innings. It was the maiden victory for Uschock, the former Hempfield ace pitcher. Another win followed as the Panthers roughed up...
Franklin Regional boys lacrosse starting to come together
Luke Stephens is beginning his fourth season as Franklin Regional’s boys lacrosse coach. And what he sees so far this season is encouraging. The Panthers are 4-3 overall and 2-2 in Section 1-2A. The Panthers are coming off a thrilling 9-8 victory against Knoch. Their other wins are against Baldwin,...
Burrell Life Skills Prom hosts students from across the region
The annual Life Skills Prom, drawing students from nine area schools this year, provided a chance for life skills students to engage with peers and exercise practical skills. Hannah Cress, a life skills teacher at Franklin Regional Senior High School, said the event is a cheerful and safe occasion that...
Export may revisit its street-opening ordinance
Peoples Natural Gas officials are planning restoration work in Export in the near future. But the scaling back of those plans has some borough officials wary. “After repaving those streets, we got notice that the gas company would need to replace lines on Penn Street, Zecker Street and Hamilton Avenue,”...
Franklin Regional grad heads to dressage championships with Penn State team
The sport of dressage requires intense skill and focus from both horse and rider. Members of the Penn State University dressage team saw their hard work pay off on March 28, earning a perfect scorecard at Centenary University’s Intercollegiate Dressage Association (IDA) Spring Dressage Show. The victory capped a regular...
Murrysville area: Historical open house, woman’s club scholarships, electric car show, more
Email news briefs and event listings to pvarine@triblive.com. Open house at historic cabin The Murrysville Historical Preservation Society will host an open house from 1 to 4 p.m. April 19 at the Hoey-Staymates cabin and barn, 4515 Round Top Road, Murrysville. In addition to tales of local pioneers, the barn...
Export takes control of Italy Road, looks ahead to sewage work
Export is now the proud owner of the short stretch of Italy Road where it passes through the borough. As part of PennDOT’s Turnback Program, Export officials sought to take control of Italy Road and have about $200,000 in state grant funding available to put toward work on the sewage...
Slickville airman’s remains slated for burial in Delmont 80 years after WWII
A Slickville airman whose body had been missing for 80 years since his plane was shot down over Poland during World War II will be returning home this summer, his family said. The remains of Staff Sgt. Stephen J. “Johnny” Fatur, which were recovered from a crash site in Poland,...
Murrysville library will unveil renovations at grand reopeningVideo
Murrysville Community Library is preparing to unveil a newly renovated space during a grand reopening April 21, with some additional work planned for outside the building. “We were awarded the grant in October 2024, and we spent most of 2025 planning things,” library director Katherine Neidig said. “The work started...
Kids make quick work of Easter egg hunt at Delmont’s Newhouse Park
Hundreds of kids took part in what resembled a feeding frenzy as much as an Easter egg hunt Saturday at Delmont’s Newhouse Park. Easter-themed crafts started at 11:30 a.m. followed by a hunt at noon in the warm spring weather. The Delmont Recreation Committee puts on the event each year,...
Franklin Regional looking forward to turf makeover for Haymaker Park
When Franklin Regional baseball players run onto the field at venerable Haymaker Park early in the season, the ground is often muddy and squishy. A deep drive to right field last week by senior shortstop Luke Williams, for example, plugged in the ground. But next season, the Panthers won’t have...
Annual band festival will feature performance of Westmoreland County’s official songVideo
At the annual Three Rivers Community Band Festival coming up this month, the Scottdale Concert Band will perform a song with some special significance. It is “The Westmoreland,” an uptempo march that is also the official song of Westmoreland County. That might evoke the image of a tune dating back...
Judge weighs testimony from surviving children in Delmont mother’s murder trial
Whether two daughters and a stepson will be required to testify against their mother in her upcoming murder trial is now in the hands of a Westmoreland County judge. At issue is whether the three children are competent to testify against Lauren Maloberti, 36, or if the court will allow...
Auto pioneer Gary Bowser dies at 81
Family members recalled Gary Bowser as an automotive titan who never forgot his humble beginnings. Bowser of Murrysville died peacefully surrounded by family March 28 after a brief illness. He was 81. “He was originally from Kittanning, and he never forgot where he came from,” said Bowser’s son, Gary. “He...
Murrysville area: Women’s Business Network open house, scholarship, litter pickup, more
Women’s Business
Network open house The Murrysville chapter of the Women’s Business Network will host an open house from 8:15 to 9:30 a.m. April 9 at Dick’s Diner, 4200 William Penn Highway, Murrysville. The WBN is a category-exclusive organization for local businesswomen focused on networking, leadership development and community service....
Band Together Pittsburgh open mic night holds its signature event in Murrysville
Franklin Regional Senior High School in Murrysville hosted the third annual Band Together Pittsburgh open mic night on Wednesday evening. The nonprofit focuses on providing musical education and experience to people with disabilities. “This is what it’s all about,” said Band Together Pittsburgh spokesperson Lisa Hnath. “Open mics are our...
Annual electric car show coming to Murrysville
The Three Rivers Electric Vehicle Association is hosting its annual “Drive Electric Earth Month” car show from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 18 in Murrysville. The group is made up of electric vehicle owners, educators, hobbyists and enthusiasts. This year they will be celebrating the life of former club...
Murrysville to equip officers with bicycles for better access in trails, parksVideo
As spring begins to emerge through occasional bouts of snow, local parks and trails will see a significant boost in activity. In Murrysville, police plan to use a state grant to reinstate bicycle training to better serve the community in areas where a patrol car cannot go. “We have an...
Franklin Regional notebook: Panthers baseball earns 2 out-of-state wins
Franklin Regional opened the baseball season with three wins in four games, with two victories coming out of state. After a 10-4 win over Fox Chapel in a rare season-opening home game that wasn’t postponed because of weather, the Panthers defeated DePaul Catholic (N.J.), 1-0, and Glenelg (Md.), 6-0, in...
Nonprofit will host annual inclusive open-mic night at Franklin Regional in Murrysville
Band Together Pittsburgh, a nonprofit that provides music-related programming and opportunities for people on the autism spectrum, will host its third annual open mic night at Franklin Regional Senior High School on April 1. It will take place at 6 p.m. in the cafeteria at the high school, 3200 School...
Murrysville area: Wind ensemble performance, woman’s club spring event, more
Email news briefs and event listings to pvarine@triblive.com. East Suburban
Artists League The featured speaker at the April 2 meeting of the East Suburban Artists League will discuss plans to revitalize the Aluminum City Arts Building in New Kensington. Ernesto Camacho is the director and co-owner of the Manos Art...
Franklin Regional shakes off early deficit, rolls past Penn Hills in section opener
Faced with a surprise two-run deficit in his team’s home and Section 1-5A baseball opener, junior pitcher Nico Fioravanti didn’t show much concern. He shrugged off Penn Hills’ quick start because there was a lot of game left. Well, at least a few more innings. “The first inning was a...
Murrysville council focuses on specifics of stormwater-fee credit program
Murrysville officials continued to hammer out the shape of a credit program for the town’s recently imposed stormwater fees, with much of the focus on larger, commercial properties. “I think my biggest concern remains that, under the current proposal, it’s not really incentivizing nonresidential property owners all that much to...
