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Whitehall Borough Historical Society formed
A group of Whitehall residents have joined together to preserve the history of the borough. The Whitehall Borough Historical Society was formed in June. Establishing the new nonprofit organization was the result of a handful of folks’ hard work throughout the past two years. Formal paperwork was submitted to the...
In brief: Events around Monroeville area, week of July 18, 2022
Arts council schedules concert The Monroeville Arts Council’s first summer concert will be a memorial tribute for three of its deceased members. Sheila Cartiff, Margaret Caine and Mary Lou Span will be honored and remembered. Featuring the East Winds Symphonic Band, the concert is scheduled for 4 to 6 p.m....
In brief: Library programs, volunteers sought in Plum, Oakmont, week of July 18, 2022
PAWS to Read at Plum library includes therapy dogs Plum Borough Community Library will host PAWS to Read, a storytime for students in first through fourth grades with therapy dogs from Westmoreland County Obedience Training Club, at 10 a.m. July 26 at 445 Center-New Texas Road. Participants can read to...
In brief: St. Barnabas 5K, car show and more in Pine, Richland
St. Barnabas 5K St. Barnabas Charities hosts the 31st Annual Free Care 5K presented by Paracca Interiors Flooring America on Aug. 6. The race will begin at 9 a.m. at the St. Barnabas Gibsonia campus on Meridian Road. Proceeds from the annual event support the St. Barnabas Free Care Fund,...
In brief: Hard to recycle event, Shade Tree changes and more around Sewickley
Shade Tree moves Sewickley council accepted the resignation of Katie Kirsch from the Shade Tree Commission, and appointed Mary Jablonski to the Shade Tree Commission. Both actions took place at council’s July 12 meeting. Evaluation planned Sewickley council approved Gateway Engineers to complete a financial evaluation to restore and upgrade...
In brief: Spaghetti dinner, upcoming meetings and more in Penn Hills, Verona
Spaghetti dinner Verona Volunteer Fire Company will host its inaugural spaghetti dinner fundraiser and open house from 4-7 p.m. July 30 at the station, 465 Parker St. Plates are $12 and include pasta, salad, bread, dessert and a drink. People can also tour the station and check out some of...
The Stroller, July 18, 2022: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Publicize your community events, fundraisers and club meetings for free in The Stroller. Send information at least a week in advance to vndnews@triblive.com or The Stroller, 210 Wood St., Tarentum PA 15068. Please include a daytime telephone number. Concert planned Thursday in Tarentum’s Riverview Memorial Park Let’s Duet will be...
Pitcairn man seriously hurt in Somerset County crash
A Pitcairn man was seriously hurt when state police said the motorized scooter he was driving in Somerset County overturned. Andy D. McHenry, 35, was driving the scooter at 6:20 p.m. Thursday on Montague Road in Addison Township when it hit an embankment while McHenry was trying to navigate around...
1 killed in Larimer shooting
A 22-year-old Pittsburgh man with multiple gunshot wounds was found dead in Pittsburgh’s Larimer neighborhood late Sunday, according to city police. Officers responded to Shetland Street just after 10 p.m. when two ShotSpotter alerts notified them of 14 rounds fired. Isaiah Sterdivant was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics,...
Level Green artist Natalie Condrac’s miniatures make big impact on area art scene
A childhood fascination with miniature Christmas villages led to a life’s work for artist Natalie Condrac of Level Green. Six of her tiny tableaux are showing through Aug. 26 in the landside terminal at Pittsburgh International Airport. She also is creating a new piece to be featured at “Colorful Collision,”...
Buffalo Township bus company receives honor for 75th anniversary
When Jeanne Roenigk is asked about retirement, she responds with a simple question. “What else would I do?” Roenigk, 90, runs the Buffalo Township-based bus company founded by her late husband, William Roenigk Sr., in 1945. Her longevity with W.L. Roenigk is the reason the family-run bus company continues to...
Protect PT will showcase Philadelphia artist’s work at new education center
A local environmental group will host an exhibit showcasing the work of Philadelphia artist Meg Lemieur in Penn Township. Protect PT’s Community Environment Education Center will host the exhibit with an opening reception from 6-10 p.m. on July 23. Lemieur creates art using graphite and ink, and adding bursts of...
Allegheny Valley Hospital seeks empathetic volunteers
Rosemary Musolino retired in 2009 after 30 years working as a reading specialist at New Ken-Arnold School District. Within three weeks, she had a new gig volunteering a couple of times a week at Allegheny Valley Hospital in Harrison, a role she called “totally outside her comfort zone.” “I always...
Boost in K-12 state funding to impact Allegheny, Westmoreland districts
Allegheny and Westmoreland school districts anticipate a boost in funding this year after legislators gave their stamp of approval to $8.5 billion for K-12 public education. The Keystone State will provide more than $7.3 billion in basic education and level-up funds — a roughly 11.4% increase from the 2021-22 allocation....
Pittsburgh Cultural Trust adds music, comedy and more to gallery crawl
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s annual Summer Gallery Crawl in the Cultural District is about more than just art. It’s also about music, magic, comedy and a drag revue. From 5:30 p.m. to midnight Friday, free events are scheduled at more than 15 stops located in Trust galleries, other indoor and...
Cheswick, East Deer among municipalities working to connect trails to Three Rivers Heritage Trail
A decade-long project is making headway as officials from Allegheny County, Cheswick, East Deer and Tarentum are connecting trails to extend the 33-mile Three Rivers Heritage Trail. Residents can explore a rough draft of the East Deer-Tarentum trail through a virtual tour on the Friends of the Riverfront website. The...
Work through November on Freeport Road, Marshall
Roadway improvement work on Route 910 (Gibsonia Road) in Richland Township and Route 4054 (Freeport Road) in Marshall Township is expected to get underway July 18, weather permitting and last through mid-November. Single lane restrictions are expected to occur as needed daily in the following locations: Route 910 between Hardt...
Irwin man gets up to 20 years in prison for stabbing
An Irwin man was ordered Monday to serve up to 20 years in prison for stabbing a man following a bar fight. Joshua James Robison, 26, pleaded guilty to two charges of aggravated assault and one count each of possession of an instrument of crime and simple assault in connection...
Pittsburgh police find teen girl who had been missing
Pittsburgh police have found a 13-year-old girl who was last seek Saturday at Point State Park. The teen was found safe, authorities reported Monday morning. They sought the public’s help Sunday to find her after she wandered off with a friend from the park....
Games, crafts and sundaes highlight Family Fun Day Sundae event at Lynch Field
Quinn Ingram grasped a plastic ball and surveyed the table before her to find the perfect hat to wear. After she watched her father, Garrett, model a green dinosaur head covering, it was 2-year-old Quinn’s turn to don the headgear. The Ingrams, of Greensburg, were among the throngs of people...
4 counties under flood watch as storms approach Pittsburgh area
A flood watch is in effect for parts of the Pittsburgh area until Monday morning as excessive rainfall may cause flooding, the National Weather Service in Pittsburgh said Sunday. The watch for Allegheny, Beaver, Greene and Washington counties began at 11 a.m. Sunday and was scheduled to last until 8...
State police charge woman with attempted homicide after man found shot in Aliquippa
State police charged an Aliquippa woman with attempted homicide after a man was found shot in the city early Saturday morning. According to state police, officers determined Katrina Mills, 40, shot the victim from interviewing witnesses and reviewing surveillance camera footage. Aliquippa officers responded to a report of a shot...
Lower Burrell Farmers Market presents Christmas in July festivities and gifts July 23
The children of Lower Burrell won’t have to wait for Santa in December with the city’s Christmas in July farmers market July 23. Adults won’t have to wait either to buy holiday gifts from local artisans who will be on-hand showcasing jewelry, clothing, beef jerky, wood products and more. The...
Greensburg antique shop expands; DIY candle studio, tea shop slated to debut
An expanded antique shop, a studio where patrons can make their own candles and a place to sip tea and savor pastries are among recent and upcoming additions to Greensburg’s business community. Yesterday’s RAVE provides space for an array of dealers offering a variety of antique and collectible items. Opening...
BridgePoint Church to host services, picnics in Tarentum’s Riverview Memorial Park
A Tarentum minister is inviting people to worship in Riverview Memorial Park on four Sundays this summer. The Rev. Val Schubert from BridgePoint Church, an Assemblies of God ministry along East Ninth Avenue, said services will be combined with children’s crafts, music and food in hopes of drawing people to...
