Franklin Regional boys stay atop WPIAL wrestling heap; girls team makes strides
As the second month of the wrestling season begins, the Franklin Regional boys still sit atop the Trib HSSN WPIAL team rankings in Class 3A. The Panthers are 11-0, winning the Trinity Duals and the Jason Eades Memorial Duals and placing third at the NursePro Plus tournament. Franklin Regional has...
Murrysville Star notebook: Franklin Regional grad returning to Riveters
Sydney Lindeman had such a good experience in her rookie season with the new Pittsburgh Riveters pre-professional women’s soccer team, she is coming back for more. Lindeman, a Franklin Regional alum and two-year starter at Towson, is returning for another season in the USL W League. Lindeman, 22, used her...
Trial set for Delmont mother accused in torture death of adopted son
The trial for the Delmont mother accused of torturing and killing her adopted son has been scheduled to begin in early May. Westmoreland County Common Pleas Court Judge Scott Mears issued a court order setting jury selection to begin May 4 for Lauren Maloberti, 36. She faces charges that include...
Panther cheer competition squads prepare for alumni night, national competition in FloridaVideo
As Franklin Regional competition squad cheerleaders prepare for a trip to a national competition in Florida this month, alumni who came before them will get a chance to hit the sidelines one more time. Former Panther cheerleaders can sign up for the alumni night, attend a practice on Jan. 19,...
Don’t blame this Franklin Regional grad for hoping the Steelers lose Monday. It’s his job
Nate Leopold used to sit in the yellow seats at Heinz Field — before it became Acrisure Stadium — twirling a Terrible Towel and cheering on the Pittsburgh Steelers. When they played “Renegade,” he stood up and yelled like the 68,000-plus going crazy around him. “The first year I remember...
‘Brothers’ face off as Franklin Regional wrestling continues its roll with win over Plum
Franklin Regional 152-pound junior wrestler Michael Ruane was rivals with Plum’s Owen Campbell for six minutes Wednesday night at Franklin Regional High School. Not long after Ruane’s 8-2 win during the Panthers’ 66-0 Section 9 victory, their friendship, which has spanned well over five years, resumed. Ruane said competing against...
Latrobe boys rise up to hand Franklin Regional 1st loss in section
Latrobe boys basketball coach Brad Wetzel said his team should not shrink against any opponent or situation. With the Wildcats’ size, that seems virtually impossible. When 6-foot-7 center Rob Young casts a shadow over teams like he did Tuesday night against Franklin Regional, Latrobe can play as big as it...
Delmont will accept letters of interest for mayor’s seat
Borough reorganization meetings — where the council swears in new members and handles a few appointments — don’t generally draw much of a crowd. But it was nearly standing-room-only at Delmont’s reorganization meeting Monday night, as a sizable number of residents came out to see what would happen with the...
Franklin Regional Marching Band dons Disney costumes for trip fundraiser
Disney princesses and Mickey and Minnie took over the Murrysville area Saturday morning for “A Royal Pancake Feast,” a fundraiser benefitting the Franklin Regional marching band. Members are set to travel to Walt Disney World in Florida in March, a trip the band takes once every four years. Nick Nutter,...
Export relocates helicopter pad, continues developing J.M. Hall property
The helipad used for emergency transport in Export will move to a new community park. A few years ago, community officials took the first steps to develop a plan for the future J.M. Hall Jr. Community Park, on a piece of property behind the PNA Polish Club and the former...
From pro baseball to the Marines: Murrysville’s Krauza follows father’s lead
The Krauza family of Murrysville has much to be thankful for this holiday season. Their son, Michael Krauza, 28, is home until Jan. 4 during a break from his training with the U.S. Marine Corps. While 28 is older than the average recruit, Krauza’s road to military service included a...
Murrysville area: Turkey Cup winners, Christmas tree recycling, comedy fundraiser, more
Email news briefs and event listings to pvarine@triblive.com. Turkey Cup raises more than $13,000 Franklin Regional primary and intermediate school students taking part in the district’s annual Turkey Cup Challenge raised more than $13,000 for the Westmoreland Food Bank. The class at each building which raised the most money earned...
Franklin Regional boys get benefit of late goaltending call, earn hard-fought victory over Gateway
With the score tied in the closing seconds, Webber Rankin emerged from a crowd of players and found himself wide open in the lane. He caught Alec Masten’s pass in stride and went up for a layup. The shot was blocked fiercely out of bounds by Gateway’s Mykel Bruce-McCrommon. But...
Delivery delayed on parts to fix Delmont sewage pump station
Delmont officials continue to wait for a part to repair the Cramer pump station, which was damaged by a power surge in June. The station in Salem is used to manage sewage flow. Metiri Group, the Kittanning firm that operates the station, contacted borough engineering firm Lennon Smith Souleret on...
Murrysville approves $7 monthly stormwater fee despite equity concerns
Murrysville property owners will see a new $7 monthly stormwater fee starting next year, after council members approved a measure aimed at fixing the municipality’s aging infrastructure and meeting state environmental mandates. Prior to the 5-1 vote this week, council members debated whether the fee — which the Pennsylvania Commonwealth...
Murrysville area: Pancake fundraiser, holiday library closures, Christmas brunch, more
Franklin Regional band fundraiser The Franklin Regional Marching Band is hosting a “A Royal Pancake Feast” to raise money for its March 2026 trip to Walt Disney World in Florida. It will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 3 at First Presbyterian Church, 3202 North Hills Road in...
Murrysville library offers extra books to patrons in advance of 2026 renovations
The Murrysville Community Library staff is looking to get some books off the shelf before undergoing a massive renovation next month. Using a $400,000 grant from the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority, the library will undergo renovation over the winter. While it will remain open during the construction, the staff is...
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of Dec. 14, 2025
ALLEGHENY COUNTY Churchill Diane Davis sold property at 2525 Greensburg Pike Unit 403 to Leon and Jeanetta Blackston for $230,000. Edgewood Jessica Zhu sold property at 513 Allenby Ave. to Kelsey Brazell for $295,000. Harrison Harrell sold property at 132 Beech St. to Lorna Romero Tangara for $531,115. Jessica George...
Heirloom holiday decorations hold special memories, family history
Every time Nancy Trabucco looks at Santa and his reindeer decorating her Delmont front yard, she’s reminded of a half-century of holiday goofiness with her family. When Melanie Litz of Export looks at the Merry Glow ’Round spinning topper on her Christmas tree, she thinks about her mother, who purchased...
Cross-country team will collect new, used shoes in Murrysville
The Franklin Regional Cross Country team will collect donations of new and gently used shoes Saturday in Murrysville. The team is working with fundraising company Funds2Orgs, which will sell the shoes at a discount to those in need in other countries. Funds2Orgs will also make a donation to the team’s...
Murrysville to move ahead with stormwater fee ordinance
Murrysville officials will move ahead with plans to implement a stormwater fee for residents and businesses, as the municipality’s state-mandated responsibilities regarding storm runoff expand. Council approved advertising the proposed ordinance and will likely vote on it at their final meeting of 2025 or early in the new year. Murrysville...
Murrysville area: Delmont ‘Holidaze,’ winter heating assistance, holiday events, more
Delmont ‘Holidaze’ Delmont will host a “Holidaze” celebration from 3-6 p.m. Dec. 14 at Faith Global Methodist Church, 305 Freeport St. The afternoon will include food trucks, craft vendors, live music, children’s activities, basket raffles and a visit from Santa. There will also be a dozen new bikes and helmets...
Film festival organizers look to help students hone their content creation skills
Luke Champlain grew up going to the movies every week with his family. “We still go whenever we’re able,” said the 18-year-old Penn-Trafford senior. “I’ve always wanted to make movies. I think one of the coolest thing you can do is tell stories.” It’s easier than ever for young people...
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of Dec. 7, 2025
ALLEGHENY COUNTY Forest Hills Kevin Wilhelm sold property at 714 Cascade Road to Rachel Harriet Corn-Hicks for $195,000. Estate of Florence Mae Beatty sold property at 1987 Centurion Drive to Emily Phillips for $64,600. Monroeville RS Holdings 201 LLC sold property at 431 California Ave. to Cerkat Ventures D LLC...
Substitute teacher shortages leave some districts scrambling to avoid ‘vicious cycle’ in schools
During Allegheny Valley School District’s two-month search for a consistent high school biology teacher, Superintendent Patrick Graczyk said other teachers, outside substitutes and even school principals stepped in to keep the science class going. Eventually, the district found a long-term substitute with an emergency biology certification to fill the role...
