Western PA Local News category, Page 1076
Bethel Park mayor named Borough Official of the Year
Bethel Park Mayor Jack Allen has received the Allegheny County Boroughs Association’s Borough Official of the Year award. “To be given this award is an accomplishment that I never imagined receiving,” Allen said. “But it’s definitely a group effort. We work together as a team in Bethel Park and this...
Salem boy dies of injuries sustained during house fire
An 11-year-old Salem boy died of injuries suffered in a Feb. 10 house fire, according to family members and officials at Greensburg Salem School District. David W. Becker was among three people rescued from the burning home on Route 819. A neighbor, Christina Shaner, helped Becker’s mother get his younger...
Bethel Park cheer squad scores in competition, community service
A trip to Florida proved to be successful for Bethel Park High School’s competitive cheer squad. A sendoff event for the team scored a win of another kind. Bethel Park advanced to the final round of the National Universal Cheerleaders Association Cheer Championship at Walt Disney World in Orlando as...
Philadelphia man arrested after early morning chase ends on Route 217 in Derry Township
A Philadelphia man was arrested Sunday after state police said he led them on a chase on Route 30 topping out at 112 mph, according to court papers. Tyreese O.T. Warring, 35, is accused of fleeing from police for about 10 miles through Hempfield and Unity before troopers said they...
Tarentum man accused of entering neighbor’s home, making threat, stealing iPad as he left
A Tarentum man faces felony charges after a resident told police the man came into his apartment late Tuesday, threatened to kill the people inside and then stole a computer. Brian Lamont Kellum, 44, of the 100 block of Second Avenue, was charged with felony counts of burglary and criminal...
Western Pa. public works crews make sure to have sufficient salt on hand each winter
Whether it’s 300 miles of roads in Hempfield or just one square mile in Export, the responsibility for public works crews in winter is the same — keep the roads safe and passable in bad weather. That also means finding a place to store thousands of tons of salt, especially...
Tarentum brings back agenda sessions to boost discussion
In an effort to spur more discussion and allow extra time to answer questions that arise on borough issues, Tarentum Council has decided to return to having two meetings a month moving forward. An agenda meeting will be the first Tuesday of the month, and a regular meeting will take...
Corbet Street building demolition is on the books again
A building in the heart of the Tarentum business district is back on track for demolition, officials hope. The three-story brick building at the corner of Third Avenue was set to be razed before Christmas, but the job was ignored by contractor AP Wise Excavating of Butler, borough officials said....
Dogs could help state game commission track chronic wasting disease
The Pennsylvania Game Commission could soon be using specially trained dogs to help sniff out deer infected with chronic wasting disease as part of a new effort to learn more about the fatal, contagious ailment that continues to spread among the state’s herd. Studies from the University of Pennsylvania’s Penn...
Morning Roundup: Polish Hill building catches fire, investigation continues
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Monday, Feb. 13, 2023: Polish Hill building catches fire, investigation continues Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire and emergency service teams responded Sunday to a fire in the city’s Polish Hill District. Crews reached the 3000 block of Brereton Street at...
Arrest warrant issued for contractor who skipped hearing on charges he ripped off New Kensington man
An arrest warrant has been issued for a contractor who was charged by New Kensington police more than a year after he was accused of taking thousands of dollars to remodel a resident’s bathroom but never finishing the work. In September, a 73-year-old man reported to police that, in late...
Westmoreland gears up for 2023 election, first batch of ballot applications mailed
Applications were sent last week to nearly 53,000 Westmoreland County residents who previously signed up to be “permanent” mail-in voters. “We are required to do this every year,” said Election Bureau Director Greg McCloskey. “It’s permanent just for one year.” Voters are required each year to update their permanent mail-in...
The Hungry Cupcake in West Deer dishes up free Valentine’s treats
Forget diamonds and dinner reservations. Jennifer Urbanek of West Deer believes sweet confections are the best Valentine treats. She’s doling them out via the Little Free Library outside her coffee and tea shop on McKrell Road. “I think it’s fun to be able to walk up to the box and...
The Stroller, Feb. 13, 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. Bowl-A-Thon to raise funds for Burrell Education Foundation The annual Burrell...
‘I can focus better’: Students compliment Hampton High School addition
If the goal of expanding Hampton High School is to enhance the educational experience, junior Isabella English can provide a ringing endorsement. “I’ve actually improved my grades because of it,” she said. “I have a new place to study and I can focus better, without any distractions in the classroom....
Man shot, killed in Wilkinsburg on Sunday
Allegheny County Police are seeking information after a man was shot to death Sunday afternoon in Wilkinsburg. According to Allegheny County 911, the county’s homicide unit responded to a request for assistance around 2:49 p.m. in the 100 block of Bryn Mawr Court. When first responders arrived, they discovered a...
Boil water advisory affects thousands of households in multiple Pittsburgh neighborhoods
The Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority has extended a precautionary boil-water advisory for Pittsburgh’s Bloomfield, East Liberty, Friendship, Garfield, Highland Park, Homewood North, Morningside, North Point Breeze, Point Breeze, Shadyside, South Oakland and Swisshelm Park neighborhoods after an electrical outage Sunday at an undisclosed pump station. More than 6,100 households...
Carnegie library program features colorful art of India
Instead of the fourth Thursday in November, India’s equivalent of Thanksgiving takes place in mid-January. But don’t expect turkey and stuffing for the festival of Sankranti. Those who celebrate traditionally take a different dietary approach. “They harvest fresh rice from the fields, and using that rice, they make a dish...
Westmoreland museum hosts Valentine-themed craft for kids
Parents and children stopped by the Westmoreland Museum of American Art in Greensburg on Sunday morning to created Valentine-themed crafts during a free “I Heart Art” event. Volunteers typically help host at least one such event monthly at the museum on North Main Street....
‘Absolutely heartbreaking’: Mourners honor slain McKeesport police Officer Sean SluganskiVideo
Brittany Weaver of Monessen broke down in tears Sunday afternoon en route to pay her respects to slain McKeesport police Officer Sean Sluganski. Sluganski, 32, of McKeesport was killed in the line of duty Feb. 6 while responding to a domestic/ mental health incident in the city. Weaver, 33, worked with Sluganski...
Police: Man in stable condition after Terrace Village shooting
Police said a man is in stable condition after an overnight shooting in Pittsburgh’s Terrace Hill neighborhood. Pittsburgh police were called to the area of Allequippa and Kirkpatrick streets around 1:30 a.m. Sunday morning, where they found a man with wounds to his head and chest. EMS transported the man...
SAD no more: Live Well Bethel Park program addresses cures for winter blues
You’ll lose an hour of rest on March 12, but the tradeoff may be well worth it. When Daylight Saving Time starts at 2 o’clock that morning, it ushers in a natural remedy for what’s ailing plenty of Western Pennsylvanians. “Less sunlight during the day affects how our bodies regulate...
Material reality no boundary at New Beginnings Metaphysical Shop in Harrison
Hanna Rogers and Justin Moser hadn’t really considered turning their passion for tarot cards, crystals, ghost hunting and other explorations of the metaphysical realm into a business. But then, almost by chance, they met Ty Unruh, who would complete the triangle for their venture: the New Beginnings Metaphysical Shop in...
Remember When: Examining the history of Valentine’s Day reveals some interesting stories, customs
There are a number of differing theories about the origin of Valentine’s Day. Some trace it to the ancient Roman festival of Lupercalia, which is observed on Feb. 15 each year. During this festival, each male participant would randomly choose a woman’s name from a large urn. She would then...
3 people accused of entering abandoned house in Parks Township ordered to stand trial
Three people accused of entering an abandoned building in Parks Township earlier this week have been ordered to stand trial by a district judge. State police filed a felony criminal trespassing charge against Bethany Elexis Imm, 28, of the 200 block of Sandalwood Drive in Allegheny Township; Nathan Dean Beer,...
