The Stroller, Sept. 6, 2025: 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. Follow the Stroller on X at @VNDStroller. Peoples Library plans annual...
Irwin office conversion costs rise; mural considered for side of building
Irwin Borough officials are finding the cost of converting a former storefront into administrative offices is running about $75,000 more than the $1.1 million in contracts initially awarded. Contractors began working on the conversion of the former Rosendahl’s Appliance Center storefront at 424 Main St. early this summer. The project...
Westmoreland developments: The Venue, former Weyand Signs building search for new owners
After closing his 6½-year-old restaurant in late June, Michael Villi will reopen The Venue in downtown Greensburg this month while searching for a new owner to operate the business. Looking to retire from the restaurant business, Villi closed The Venue to search for a new owner. But after having his...
Pittsburgh Irish Festival serves up food, music, heritage in 34th year
Bennett Ruemler waved a small Irish flag in celebration of a big victory Friday. The 3-year-old from Robinson struck the pot of gold in a Leprechaun’s Landings game during the 34th annual Pittsburgh Irish Festival’s opening day. It was a huge moment for Bennett and his mother, Natalie Ruemler, who...
Teacher-training roots, diverse appeal celebrated with exhibit in IUP’s 150th year
The town of Indiana, seat of Indiana County government, also has been a key center of higher education in Western Pennsylvania for 150 years. The ongoing story of Indiana University of Pennsylvania, since its beginning in 1875 as Indiana Normal School, is the subject of the university’s current sesquicentennial celebration...
Jalen Carter awaits discipline from the NFL, which made sportsmanship a priority
The NFL made it clear before the season that sportsmanship would be a point of emphasis. Jalen Carter provided the first example of misconduct. Now, he awaits discipline from the league. With tens of millions watching the reigning Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles taking on the rival Dallas Cowboys, Carter...
Covid shots not yet available at CVS without prescription despite Pa. policy change
Pennsylvania officials this week authorized eligible people to get a covid-19 vaccine without a prescription. The state said the change took effect immediately. But, as of Friday afternoon, patients hoping to get the vaccines at CVS locations were still being told they needed a doctor’s order. CVS has about 500...
Pittsburgh councilman questions why Gainey administration passed over some groups for anti-violence funds
A Pittsburgh councilman is upset that some community groups are being bypassed for city grants to fund anti-violence programs in favor of others he says might be less deserving. Councilman Bobby Wilson, D-North Side, is blaming the Gainey administration for what he views as an opaque award system that doesn’t...
Washington Township man sentenced for possession of ‘obscene amount’ of drugs
A Washington Township man was sentenced Friday to serve at least 4 1/2 years in prison for possession of what prosecutors described as an obscene amount of drugs discovered during a search earlier this year. Michael Stephen Sisco, 54, pleaded guilty in June to four felony counts of possession with...
Case of 2 Monessen residents charged with animal cruelty held for court
Spectators couldn’t see the seven videos played Friday during preliminary hearings in animal cruelty cases against two Monessen residents, but they could hear them. A dog was heard yelping during the first video, prompting gasps, and tears, from some who attended hearings for Douglas White, 27, and MacKinzie Orndoff, 26....
UPMC workers to join community groups in march for transgender health care
In response to restrictions enacted under the Trump administration, some UPMC providers will be joining community groups in a show of support for restoring gender-affirming care to transgender youth next week. On Monday, a group of UPMC workers and members of Trans YOUniting and ACT UP plan to march across...
Justin Johnson appointed to fill Harrison commissioner vacancy
The newest Harrison commissioner said he plans to focus on township revitalization. Justin Johnson, 45, was appointed by the vacancy board to fill a 1st Ward position. He takes the place of Chuck Dizard, who stepped down in July. Johnson was chosen by the township vacancy board after the commissioners...
Section of Spring Garden Road in Reserve to reopen after 3-month closure for upgrades
On Monday, Sept. 8, Allegheny County’s Department of Public Works will reopen a stretch of Spring Garden Road in Reserve that had been closed for three months. The closure, which began June 2 between Ramage Road and Beech Street, was required for construction of a roadway support structure, roadway repairs,...
Pittsburgh police charge Tarentum man in knife attack on bicyclist
A Tarentum man remained jailed Friday on a charge of attempted homicide after police said he sliced a man’s neck during a robbery in Homewood earlier this week. John Reznickcheck, 51, attacked a man around 4:30 p.m. Tuesday in the 900 block of Brushton Avenue as the victim rode his...
3 Ross police officers recognized for lifesaving efforts
Three Ross police officers were recognized for saving lives in August. Police Chief Cristyn Zett presented commendations to Officers Jason Pokorny, Andrew Notbohm and Christopher Shortley during the township commissioners meeting Sept. 2. “Our officers serve Ross Township every day and help people in many ways, big and small,” Commissioner...
Suspended Arnold police chief resigns
Josh Stanga, Arnold’s suspended police chief, has resigned from the force, Mayor Shannon Santucci announced. “Officer Stanga will no longer be chief, or any part, of the Arnold Police Department,” Santucci said Friday. “He resigned in lieu of being terminated.” Reached by phone Friday, Stanga declined to comment on his...
Highlands, Deer Lakes lauded for healthy student initiatives
It’s not unusual for students at Highlands Early Childhood Center to munch on beets, peppers or squash alongside their chicken fingers at lunchtime. The Harvest of the Month samplings are part of an effort by school leaders to provide access to nutritious foods and support a healthy lifestyle for the...
Handiwork of Penn Hills Shade Tree Commission in full bloom across municipality
Summer is the time of the year where everything seems to be in full bloom. And it’s hard not to notice all the bright spots in Penn Hills, a five-time Tree City USA Growth Award recipient. However, the area has not always been beautified with native plants. It wasn’t until...
Towne Drugs Pharmacy a community fixture in Aspinwall since 1956
As some U.S. pharmacies struggle to stay afloat amid ongoing turmoil in the prescription reimbursement industry, one independent family-owned pharmacy in Aspinwall is dedicated to remaining open. Towne Drugs Pharmacy in Aspinwall is co-owned by father/son pharmacist duo Bob Akanowicz and Jon Akanowicz, both of Hampton. Both men know just...
Take the TribLive weekly news quiz: Sept. 5
The following is a feature from TribLive: A weekly news quiz: 1. Pittsburgh’s Ribfest, officially known as the Kickoff and Rib Festival, finished another season on Labor Day. When did the festival begin? A/ 1988 B/ 1990 C/ 1994 D/ 1996 2. Officials from one state announced plans to become...
Morning Roundup: Mt. Lebanon High School goes virtual after threat; I-279 rollover; $2.4M in Pa. lottery wins
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Friday, Sept. 5: Mt. Lebanon High School threat Mt. Lebanon High School will be learning virtually Friday after district officials were alerted to a threat against the school in a Thursday night social media post. According to a message...
Work underway to restore Massy Harbison cabin in New Kensington to original state
Restoring the Massy Harbison cabin in New Kensington to today’s specs would take no time at all, contractor Jim Palumbo said. Trying to replicate its 1790-era appearance is another story. “We have to wait for rough-cut lumber to do the roof because they didn’t have plywood back then,” said Palumbo,...
Former Steelworkers local union president sentenced for embezzling $10,000
An Elizabeth man pleaded guilty in federal court Thursday to a charge of embezzlement of labor union assets. Michael Evanovich, 46, pleaded guilty to one count before U.S. District Judge David S. Cercone. He was sentenced to 24 months of probation and ordered to pay full restitution and a $5,000...
The Stroller, Sept. 5, 2025: 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. Follow the Stroller on X at @VNDStroller. Youth hockey team to...
Central Westmoreland CTC eyes campus, program expansion as enrollment increases
Central Westmoreland Career and Technology Center is outgrowing the buildings on its 44-acre campus in New Stanton — noting a more than 500-student increase in enrollment in the past five years. One of more than 80 career and technical education centers statewide, Central Westmoreland will educate 1,518 students this year...
