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Pittsburgh’s ‘Ribfest’ continues through Labor Day with football, music and food
Pittsburgh’s annual Acrisure Stadium Kickoff and Rib Festival is underway. The seasonal celebration of all things barbecue — commonly referred to as Ribfest — began Thursday and runs through Labor Day. Twelve rib vendors from across the nation, including several local establishments, are vying for Best Ribs, Best Sauce and...
Fox Chapel’s Dorseyville fire station to be expanded to fit larger fire trucks, address other issues
Fox Chapel Fire Department’s Dorseyville fire station may be expanded next year to improve fleet usage. The borough is reviewing plans to increase the facility along Dorseyville Road across from Beechwood Farms from 1,400 square feet to 1,900 square feet and adjust the pitch of the roof to allow for...
First responders work to rescue man in Charleroi trench
Rescuers were working Thursday night to free a man from a trench in Charleroi, Washington County, after an apparent collapse. A borough firefighter at the Charleroi station said it was still an active scene as of 10:30 p.m. with multiple crews responding to the call. TribLive news partners WTAE reported...
Medical examiner identifies man who was fatally shot Thursday in Rankin
The Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the victim of a fatal shooting Thursday in Rankin as Razelle Shelton, 22. The medical examiner’s release did not include a hometown for the victim. Police said they were dispatched for the shooting at 3:10 p.m. at the intersection of Oak Way and...
Quaker Valley School District officials approve new student transportation contract through 2029-30 school year
Quaker Valley School District officials have inked a new five-year deal with the district’s busing company. Monark Student Transportation Corp. will be taking young Quakers to and from school through the 2029-30 school year. The board ratified its contract approval on Aug. 19 via 8-0 vote. Board member Kati Doebler...
Fox Chapel police, borough contract talks moving forward
Fox Chapel council and law enforcement officials said they are closer to finalizing a new contract. The current four-year police contract is set to expire at the end of this year. Both parties have met four times since forming their respective negotiating teams in March. The next negotiation session was...
Police: Shot fired from outside an East Pittsburgh house goes through window, hits boy
A boy was hospitalized in stable condition after being shot in the leg in East Pittsburgh on Wednesday evening. Allegheny County Police said officers were alerted to the shooting along the 500 block of Main Street shortly after 7 p.m. Police said they found a boy shot once in the...
Leetsdale borough manager search continues with Pittsburgh consulting firm
Leetsdale officials have partnered with a Pittsburgh-based consulting company to find their next borough manager. Council voted 6-1 on Aug. 14 to have Strategic Solutions LLC complete a manager candidate search at a cost not to exceed $7,000. Councilman Ben Frederick dissented. “I think we spent enough money on it,”...
U.S. Steel to begin coke removal process in Clairton Coke Work ovens that exploded, killing 2, injuring others
U.S. Steel officials announced Tuesday they would begin removing coke from the ovens at the Clairton Coke Works plant. The move comes two weeks after a deadly explosion at the facility. Officials said batteries #13 and #14 will be inspected once the coke is removed to determine if they can...
Panel at Sewickley Public Library discuss student cellphone use in school
A panel of local educators, an advocacy group and a college student believe cellphones are a distraction for young learners. One of the panelists at a discussion held at the Sewickley Public Library on Aug. 22, state education lead for Pennsylvania Unplugged, Kelly Marsh, cited various statistics, including the fact...
Pro wrestling fans fired up for Battle in Birdville 5 at Citizens Hose
All the manpower and equipment at Citizens Hose Fire/Rescue EMS in Harrison couldn’t stifle the heat that was emanating right in front of their station Saturday. It was the fiery spirit of a little more than 200 Western Pennsylvania pro wrestling fans in the lot off Burtner Road cheering and...
Single-lane restrictions planned for Tarentum Bridge next week
Single-lane restrictions along the Tarentum Bridge are planned for next week as part of inspection activities, PennDOT officials announced. Restrictions in each direction of the bridge that connects Tarentum and New Kensington will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday, weather permitting. Officials said traffic will...
Aspinwall welcomes new part-time patrolman
Aspinwall officials recently welcomed a fresh face to the borough police force. Hunter Thompson, 22, of Hampton, was sworn in by Mayor Joe Noro as the newest part-time patrolman on July 9. Thompson said he is familiar with the borough and is excited to serve the residents. “I always drive...
Leet officials moving forward with war memorial plans
Leet officials plan to create a new memorial honoring current and former residents who serve or have served in the nation’s armed forces. A spot in the heart of Ambridge Avenue Park was chosen last year for the memorial site. The township commissioners voted 4-0 on Aug. 11 to spend...
Verona’s Battle in the Borough wrestling event held before record crowd for final installmentVideo
Cribbs Field in Verona will never be the same. The recreation site at the corner of Second and South avenues was packed with close to 400 people, including local first responders and nonprofit officials, for the last Keystone State Wrestling Alliance show. Battle in the Borough 7 set records on...
Sewickley to pave 7 streets, restore some Chadwick Street bricks
Sewickley officials this fall plan to do the first brick restoration project in at least five years and spend about $432,500 to pave seven roads. Council voted 8-0 Aug. 12 to award an estimated $55,100 project to Donora-based El Grande Industries, the lowest of four bidders, to fix the bricks...
New ambulance, e-bikes acquired by Foxwall EMS
Foxwall EMS recently obtained a new ambulance and e-bikes designed to better serve patients and reduce EMT and paramedic fatigue. EMS Chief Ben Shopland said the ambulance, identified as Medic 142, was licensed as an Advanced Life Support ambulance on July 15 and is fully equipped for 911 responses. However,...
New Leet ordinance prohibits most ‘recreational vehicles’ on township property
Leet officials have enacted a new law designed to improve safety and limit liability and damage to township property. The ordinance prohibits gas-powered, electric or manually-powered recreational “vehicles” on township property. “Recreational vehicles” are defined in the ordinance as scooters, skateboards, roller skates, inline skates, bicycles, hoverboards, self-balancing personal transporters...
Quaker Valley High seniors artfully mark their parking spots for the coming school year
Quaker Valley High School seniors continued the tradition of painting their parking spaces ahead of the upcoming school year. More than 50 students participated in the artful preparation earlier this month. The first day of school is Aug. 21. Some spaces had a fishing theme while others focused on sports,...
Fox Chapel Area School District’s Hartwood Elementary students’ 1st day of school delayed
Fox Chapel Area School District students were expected to report to their first day of school Thursday. However, district officials said an HVAC project has delayed opening day at Hartwood Elementary School. Its first day of classes is now Aug. 26. No remote learning will occur at Hartwood this week....
Body of woman found in Monongahela River earlier this month identified
The body of a woman recovered from the Monongahela River on Aug. 12 has been identified. Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office said the deceased person was 24-year-old Amelie Umurerwa from Forest Hills. The report released Tuesday evening does not state cause or manner of death. First responders were River Rescue...
State police investigating vehicle crash into Fawn creek
State police are investigating a crash involving a black Hyundai SUV that flipped into a ravine in Fawn. The crash occurred before 8 p.m. Friday outside of Greg Keener’s home at 2912 Howes Run Road. Keener was inside with three relatives when the crash occurred. The family said they did...
Buffalo Township teacher, volleyball coach charged with rape and sexual assault of minor
A Buffalo Township volleyball coach and elementary teacher is charged with rape and other sexual related crimes. State Police said Jared Lampus, 50, of Buffalo Township was arrested Friday. He is charged with rape, sexual assault, trafficking, involuntary deviate sexual intercourse, institutional sexual assault, sexual assault by a sports officials,...
2 Pittsburgh residents accused of sexually exploiting children after FBI investigation
Two Pittsburgh residents have been indicted on federal charges of sexually exploiting children, authorities announced Friday. Karen R. Allen, 37, and James Clark, 38 were named in the six-count indictment. Authorities said Allen and Clark coerced a minor on multiple occasions in August 2024 to engage in sexually explicit conduct...
Indiana Township appoints new police chief, announces new 4-year police contract
This month marks the end of an era in Indiana Township law enforcement and the start of a new one. Police Chief Steven Colucci is retiring after 29 years in the township force. Supervisors on Aug. 13 unanimously passed a resolution honoring Colucci for his service. Colucci is also expected...
