Tawnya Panizzi stories, Page 11

Some ATI retirees fear they’ve lost a pension guarantee after recent changes by the specialty metals company. ATI purchased group annuity contracts from New York-based Athene Annuity and Life Co. and Athene Annuity & Life Assurance Co., transferring about 85% of its U.S.-qualified defined-benefit pension plan obligations, ATI spokeswoman Natalie...

A piece of history from the now-demolished 120-year-old St. Ladislaus Roman Catholic Church in the Natrona section of Harrison has found a new home not far away. Fourteen Stations of the Cross, plucked from the walls of the old Polish church, were installed Tuesday at Most Blessed Sacrament Church, also...

When West Deer Volunteer Fire Company No. 3 moved to its new station last year, members knew it would take time for the department to fit the station to their needs. “Making the transition to a new building was needed,” Chief Josh Wiegand said. “We just didn’t have the money...

A program at the Community Library of Allegheny Valley is growing in more ways than one. The library along Harrison’s Broadview Boulevard plans to expand its Seed to Salad program so people can take packets of vegetable, herb and flower seeds and plant them at their homes. Julia Strzesieski, the...

Upgrades to Hilltop Hose in Harrison won’t just boost safety, they’ll provide a station ready to house the next generation of firefighters, officials said. Chief Jeff Balog said his department will spend about $157,000 this year to repave the parking lot and replace the siding and windows. “We are located...

Three more well pads are expected to be constructed in Fawn this year along Sun Mine Road. Supervisors in December approved a conditional use application by Range Resources to implement the project. Township Secretary Pam Ponsart said the well pads will be constructed on the Norris property in the 2700...

Upgraded tennis courts and more curb cuts will come to O’Hara after the township landed more than $130,000 in state grants. Accessibility and recreation will get a nice boost, officials said, thanks to the Gaming Economic Development and Tourism Fund, which is administered through the Allegheny County Redevelopment Authority. A...

The HomeXpo scheduled for mid-February at the Pittsburgh Mills mall has been put on hold because organizers haven’t been able to attract enough vendors. “It was a big decision for us to hold off,” said Lynda Pozzuto, executive director of the Alle Kiski Strong Chamber, which sponsors the annual event....

Teens now have their own place to hang out, learn something new or just chill at the Sharpsburg Community Library. The dedicated Teen Space will celebrate its grand opening from 6 to 9 p.m. Feb. 2. It boasts an extensive collection of technology and creative resources that kids can access...

Property that once housed about 20 Penn Salt company homes in Natrona continues to be upgraded by a group of volunteers. About a dozen people braved the cold Friday to scatter 60 tons of river rock on the stretch just near the railroad tracks, sandwiched between Federal Street and a...

About a year after it was first announced, the relocation by the Social Security Administration from New Kensington to Harrison is moving forward. Construction is underway inside the former CVS store in Heights Plaza, just off Freeport Road. “The move date will be confirmed as we get closer to construction...

Thieves made off with hundreds of scratch-off lottery tickets during an overnight burglary at Asay’s News Stand in Tarentum, but they didn’t get any winners. Owner Kevin Bertocki said two men smashed the glass door at the East Sixth Avenue store about 3:30 a.m. and were inside for less than...

Injured Citizens Hose emergency medical technician Kelly Jackson is coming home — or at least closer to it. After nearly a week in a Pittsburgh hospital, the Tarentum woman was transferred late Thursday to Alle­gheny Valley Hospital in Harrison to continue physical therapy. “She’s doing pretty good,” said Lori Miller,...

In an ongoing bid to thwart the nationwide trend of dwindling first responders, the Allegheny-Kiski Health Foundation has announced its fourth round of free emergency medical technician training. Classes are expected to begin in March at the facility on Acee Drive. “We’re all so short-handed,” Citizens Hose Supervisor Jim Erb...

Residents who live along Bakerstown Road in West Tarentum might experience a water outage this afternoon. Crews were called early Friday for a water main break near the top of the hill. Workers are on the scene trying to repair the break. They said water is expected to be restored...

A Polish newspaper detailing the death of Pope Leo XIII in 1903 was among the treasures in a time capsule unearthed Wednesday at St. Ladislaus Church in Harrison’s Natrona neighborhood. A metal box pulled from the cornerstone of the church was a pleasant surprise for demolition crews. “All the old...

Conrad Zylinski was in the middle of cleaning his oven Wednesday when the power to his Spruce Street home in Harrison’s Natrona neighborhood went out. He blamed crews from Minniefield Demolition Services, who are working this week to raze St. Ladislaus Church. “A guy running the crane knocked a bunch...

There is an at-large council seat available in Tarentum. Residents from any borough ward can apply to fill the four-year term. Council Vice President Lou Ann Homa said she’s hoping for someone who wants to help the borough succeed and is able to work with the current council. “I’d also...

Tarentum officials are working to resolve an arcing transformer. The malfunctioning equipment is near Third and Bridge streets. The borough’s Redcat Power staff are on the scene. “We want to assure all residents that we are fully aware of this matter and are actively responding to resolve it,” Manage Dwight...

Would-be thieves appear to be targeting Kias and Hyundais in Harrison, according to township police. Harrison police Chief Brian Turack said there has been an uptick in people trying to steal the two makes of vehicles over the past month, with at least five cases reported. “They both seem to...

Tarentum Council has a vacancy to fill but it won’t be clear until Tuesday who can apply for the position. Council President Scott Dadowski won two seats in the November election, his 2nd Ward term and the at-large position. He declined to say which seat he will accept until Tuesday’s...

Meteorologists at the National Weather Service in Pittsburgh are debunking social media posts that have predicted a foot of snow to be dumped across Pittsburgh early Saturday. “It’ll be a non-event,” said Lee Hendricks, from the weather service in Moon Township. “We will see little to no accumulation Saturday or...

Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Friday, Jan. 5: Two-alarm fire in Elizabeth Borough Crews battled a two-alarm structure fire early Friday in Elizabeth Borough. The fire was reported at about 5:10 a.m. along South Third Avenue, according to TribLive news partner WTAE. No injuries...

Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Thursday, Jan. 4: Police say gunfire ends in vehicle crash in Penn Hills Penn Hills police said gunfire resulted in a vehicle crashing into a home Wednesday on Crab Hollow Road, according to TribLive news partner WTAE. The incident...

The president of Brentwood Council has stepped down from his post amid criticism over a homophobic slur he is alleged to have made. Dennis Troy issued a letter of resignation saying his passion for the role has waned, at the same time criticism mounted over the comments he was reportedly...