Western PA Local News category, Page 1331
Lower Burrell VFC No. 3 Chief Mark Marmo named as city’s code enforcement officer
One of Lower Burrell’s longtime fire chiefs will be the city’s new code enforcement and ordinance officer, replacing Michael Nedley, who retired after a 32-year tenure. City Council recently approved Mark Marmo, the fire chief of Lower Burrell Volunteer Fire Company No. 3, with a unanimous vote. Marmo will enforce...
Victim of fatal fire at Mt. Pleasant Township mobile home has been identifiedVideo
A 66-year-old Mt. Pleasant Township woman died early Friday morning when her mobile home was destroyed by fire, according to the the Westmoreland County Coroner’s Office. The victim, Victoria L. Garsteck, of 216 Thomas St., in the village of Calumet, was pronounced dead at the scene, the coroner’s office said....
Out & About: Excela Health Hospice celebrates ‘Christmas in July’
A festive holiday season was in the air with more than 200 people gathering for the Excela Health Hospice “Christmas in July” on Thursday7 evening at Rizzo’s Banquet Hall in Crabtree. Amid snowmen and brightly decorated trees, guests partook of hors d’oeuvres looking more like a Christmas feast than light...
Beer at St. Bart’s annual festival made with grain from the farmer next door
When folks grab a glass of beer this weekend at the Saint Bartholomew’s Our Lady of Mount Carmel Festival, they’ll be able to shake hands with the farmers who grew the grains used to create it. “It doesn’t get more local than this,” said Alquin Heinnickel, who joined with Vince...
Mt. Lebanon school board member accused in Florida sex case resigns seat
A Mt. Lebanon school board member arrested in Florida earlier this month in connection with sex crimes against a teen has resigned, according to the school district. Andrew Freeman, 34, was charged over the July 4 holiday while on vacation in Florida with friends and family. According to the Polk...
5 things to do in Westmoreland County: July 15-17
Reelin’ in the years Brooklyn Charmers, a Chicago-based Steely Dan tribute band, will take the stage at 8 p.m. today in The Lamp Theatre, 222 Main St., Irwin. The group’s website says it “injects a new energy into the beloved catalogue; bridging the gap between new and lifelong fans alike,”...
2nd annual Damian Bearley car show will remember Franklin Regional grad
On Saturday, auto enthusiasts will gather starting about 5:30 p.m. at the new Busy Beaver near Delmont for the second annual car show to remember late Franklin Regional graduate Damian Bearley. Bearley was 18 when he died in an early morning crash July 10, 2021, after his car hit a...
Student news in Pine, Richland for the week of July 15, 2022
Meredith Chismer, Sean Connolly, Connor Fenton and Alexandra Kortz were named to the dean’s list at John Carroll University’s Boler College of Business for the spring 2022 semester. Alyssa Alessandria, Olivia Caplan, Matthew Commendatore, Mary DiDonato, Mary Evankovich, Kendra Keene and Nora McKee were named to JCU’s College of Arts...
Sewickley area student news for the week of July 15, 2022
Michael Hertzberg, a 2018 Sewickley Academy graduate who currently attends Arcadia University in Philadelphia, was once again awarded the dean’s honor list with a GPA of 3.8 for the spring 2022 semester. He also received the sixth annual AHCA/Krampade Academic All Stars award. The American Hockey Coaches Association recognizes NCAA...
The Stroller, July 15, 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. Picnic to benefit pig rescue A Summer Pig-nic to benefit the Pittsburgh...
State police pursuit ends in crash in Downtown Pittsburgh
A Beaver County man allegedly took off from a traffic stop early Friday and ultimately crashed in Downtown Pittsburgh, according to police. State police troopers stopped 43-year-old Lee Chavez shortly before 12:30 a.m., according to a release. It was not immediately clear where the traffic stop initially happened, but police...
Near drought conditions cause watering woes and halt some plantings
Backyard gardeners and nursery workers are watering like crazy, an area nursery halted tree installations and crop experts are on alert — all because of this summer’s unusually hot, dry weather. “We’re praying for rain,” said Justin Brackenrich, a Penn State Extension agronomist based in Butler County. He reports some...
Pitt students will pay more in tuition, housing, dining in coming year
University of Pittsburgh students can expect their tuition, housing and dining bills to go up next semester. On Thursday, the Pitt Board of Trustees budget and executive committees unanimously approved the university’s $2.7 billion operating budget and $667 million capital budget for the 2022-23 academic year. Highlights include:a 3.5% tuition...
Benefit concert at Pittsburgh Shrine Center in Harmar to raise funds for Flight 93 Rose Garden
A concert will be held at the Pittsburgh Shrine Center in Harmar to help raise funds for the Flight 93 rose garden near Shanksville, Somerset County. “It’s our way to giving back to the heroes of Flight 93 and the sacrifices they made,” said John Vento, a board member for...
College news from the Fox Chapel area
These area students received degrees from the following institutions: University of Utah George Domat earned a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Mathematics in spring 2022. Michael Auffenberg of Pittsburgh earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering in spring 2022. Miami University of Ohio Tessa Friday graduated with a...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: July 15-17
We’ve made it to the weekend, so here are some ways to spend it. Picklesburgh Picklesburgh will be bigger than ever as it celebrates its seventh year Friday through Sunday. The twice-voted No. 1 Specialty Food Festival in America in USA Today is presented by Kraft Heinz and produced by...
Work on Peebles Pavilion begins
Ground has been broken and work is under way for the new Peebles Pavilion, an open-air classroom, at Peebles Elementary School. A ceremony was held June 28 at the school. The Peebles Elementary Parent-Teacher Association Pavilion Committee presented a $50,000 check to pay for the cost of construction. The pavilion...
Summit Hose Fall Festival to return to Tarentum after 2-year covid hiatus
Bingo, bands and the best French fries this side of the river will fill Tarentum’s Riverview Memorial Park when Summit Hose Company brings back its popular Fall Festival after two years in a covid-related hiatus. The carnival is scheduled for Sept. 8-10 and is expected to draw thousands of people...
O’Hara officials considering adding social worker to police force
O’Hara Council will discuss the possible addition of a social worker to the township’s police force and internship opportunities as part of budget talks that begin in the coming months, O’Hara Manager Julie Jakubec said. Sharpsburg plans to introduce a social worker intern in August. If approved, that person would...
First details of Swinburne Bridge replacement project revealed by city
Pittsburgh officials held a public meeting on Thursday evening to provide the first details about the project to replace the Swinburne Bridge, which connects the city’s South Oakland and Greenfield neighborhoods. The Swinburne bridge is 107 years old and in poor condition. There is deterioration to the bridge, which carries...
Pair face homicide charges in 2021 killing of Uber driver
Two men are accused of murdering an Uber driver in Pittsburgh’s Sheraden neighborhood in March 2021, Pittsburgh police said. The suspects, Kendall McKoy, 20, of the Hill District, and Da’rohn Winmon, 23, of Penn Hills are accused of shooting Kristofer Metzger, 35, of Pittsburgh. The two face charges of criminal...
Crafton man indicted by federal grand jury on child porn charges after earlier conviction
A Crafton man has been indicted on child porn charges by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh, authorities announced Thursday. Timothy Bryner, 65, was charged with possession of material depicting the sexual exploitation of a minor. . According to the indictment, Bryner knowingly possessed such material from June 2021 to...
Pittsburgh man sentenced to about 9 years for federal drug and gun crimes
A Pittsburgh man has been sentenced to nearly nine years in federal prison after pleading guilty to drug and gun crimes, authorities announced Thursday. Vaughn Malone, 35, of the city’s Spring Hill neighborhood, admitted to possession with intent to distribute quantities of cocaine, cocaine base and methamphetamine and possession of...
Pittsburgh looks to convert unused office space into residential units
Pittsburgh City Council is considering using $2.1 million in American Rescue Plan Act funding to convert unused Downtown office space into residential units. This money had been earmarked for a guaranteed basic income pilot program proposed by former Mayor Bill Peduto. That initiative was to run through OnePGH, a nonprofit...
Shooting victim’s father attends East Huntingdon woman’s sentencing: ‘There will never be a true normal’
Some days, Robert Pristas chooses to believe his son Andrew is on vacation or busy with his two brothers. It helps him escape the reality that Andrew Pristas, 33, of Greensburg was fatally shot Sept. 20, 2020 by his ex-girlfriend at her East Huntingdon home. “There will never be a...
