Father of fallen Brackenridge police Chief Justin McIntire opens up in advance of upcoming motorcycle run
There is a hole in Lee McIntire’s heart that doesn’t heal. It’s been more than two years since his son, Justin, began his 2 to 10 p.m. shift as Brackenridge police chief, as he had done so many times before. Shortly after leaving home, he responded to a call to...
Coroner releases identity of man who died by suicide during Ligonier Township traffic stop
A Ligonier Township man died by suicide Saturday during a traffic stop, according to the Westmoreland County coroner. Jeffrey J. Sierocky, 52, had a self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to information released Tuesday, three days after the incident along Route 30 near Baywood Road in Ligonier Township. Ligonier Valley Police initiated...
Springdale, Springdale Township to see park improvements from donations
Springdale’s Veterans Memorial Park and Miller Park in Springdale Township are set to see several improvements in the coming months. That’s thanks to donations from LS Power, the company that owns the Springdale Power Station. At Veterans Memorial, contractors will begin installing a dek hockey rink and two pickleball courts...
Washington County coroner accuses DA of unethical conduct in baby’s homicide case
Within hours of the suspicious death of a Peters Township baby in Pittsburgh in 2022, the Washington County district attorney pressured his county’s coroner to assume jurisdiction of the case and ensure it was declared a homicide as part of a strategy to aid his election campaign, according to allegations...
Allegheny County seeks input from Tarentum residents on climate action plan
Allegheny County representatives will be in Tarentum on Thursday seeking input on the county’s recently launched climate action plan. “We’re trying to meet folks where they are and get their thoughts on the vision and value of the plan,” said Brittany Prischak, director of the county’s Department of Sustainability. The...
$58 million in medical debt erased for over 43,000 Pittsburgh residents
Pittsburgh City Councilman Bobby Wilson on Monday announced that more than 43,000 city residents saw their medical debt erased. This comes after Wilson, D-North Side, in 2023 sponsored a bill that allocated $1 million in federal covid-19 relief money to contract with a company that bought dischargeable health care debt...
Morning Roundup: Pittsburgh, Allegheny County open cooling centers amid heat wave
Here are some of the latest news items happening this morning, Tuesday, July 29: Pittsburgh, Allegheny County open cooling centers Pittsburgh and Allegheny County will operate cooling centers Tuesday and Wednesday as temperatures are forecasted to climb above 90 degrees. Cooling centers will be open from 8 a.m. to 7...
Vandergrift police accuse woman of swindling $13K from man she was ‘helping’
Vandergrift police filed felony charges against a woman accused of stealing more than $13,700 from a man she was living with and purportedly “helping.” Rebecca Lynn Hubert, 57, faces 10 felony charges that include forgery, theft, receiving stolen property and access device fraud. Police filed charges Monday in District Judge...
New Kensington approves loan agreement to repave 17 streets
New Kensington Council gave the final OK on how it will pay for road improvements in the city this year and next. The city entered into a loan agreement with the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Bank to borrow $1.19 million for street improvements. The program is designed to provide low-interest loans and...
Sweat bee or corn fly? What’s bugging you if it isn’t a mosquito
The surefire way to know whether it’s a sweat bee or a corn fly buzzing around is if it stings. The halictid bee stings, but the corn fly, also called a hover fly, does not. “They’re mimics of bees, just annoying as all get-out,” said Michael Skvarla, a Penn State...
The Stroller, July 29, 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. Polkamaniacs scheduled to play...
Oakmont Lions band engages in acts of service through performances
For members of the Oakmont Lions Club Good Time Band, rehearsals and performances are filled with laughter and music. Worries are left behind for a couple of hours. For its listeners, the band offers an escape from the mundane. Laura Amos, 61, of Oakmont, the band’s director and vocalist, equated...
Citing cultural concerns, Bushy Run to update name of hill during reenactment
Bushy Run Battlefield in Penn Township is using its upcoming reenactment as an opportunity to right a wrong — giving a more culturally appropriate name to a hill on its 218-acre property. The reenactment, slated for Saturday and Sunday, is a staple event in the township. It portrays a 1763...
New Kensington man jailed following alleged domestic dispute, drug discovery
A New Kensington man is behind bars after an alleged domestic dispute last week. Police charged Anthony T. Swann Jr., 23, with strangulation, simple assault, carrying a firearm without a license, tampering with evidence and drug possession with intent to deliver. Swann was unable to post $100,000 bail and is...
Springdale Planning Commission to review plans for proposed massive data center
The first meeting for a proposed data center in Springdale is set for Aug. 6. That’s when the borough’s planning commission will hear a presentation from the site developer and discuss potential conditions for its use at a public meeting. Springdale Borough Manager Terry Carcella said topics likely would include...
Police: 2-year-old child drowns in Stowe Township pool
A 2-year-old child drowned in a pool in Stowe Township, according to police. Allegheny County Police said the drowning occurred in the 1100 block of 12th Street shortly after 7 p.m. Monday. They said first responders found residents performing CPR on the child, who was taken to a nearby hospital...
Delmont man expected to blame wife for son’s torture slaying
A Delmont man charged along with his wife for the alleged torture and murder of their adopted son wants a separate trial, his lawyer said during a court hearing on Monday. Defense attorney Ken Noga told a county judge that evidence suggests that Lauren Maloberti was the person who beat...
Westmoreland inmate accused of stabbing mother should have kosher meals, she says
Although her son stands accused of trying to kill her, the mother of a Westmoreland County Prison inmate wants him to receive a special kosher diet based upon his religious beliefs. Rose Eckman asked members of the county’s prison board on Monday to allow her son — jailed for the...
Officials remain mum on details of traffic stop suicide in Ligonier Township
Authorities have yet to release the identity of a man who they said shot and killed himself during a traffic stop in Ligonier Township on Saturday. Ligonier Valley Police initiated a traffic stop around 5 p.m. near the intersection of Route 30 and Baywood Road, said Melanie Jones, spokesperson for...
Veterans Resource Fair slated for Jeannette American Legion
Veterans looking for assistance or information will be able to get help at the Veterans Resource Fair scheduled for Wednesday at the Jeannette American Legion Post 344. The event, from for 1 to 4 p.m., will be held even though the Veterans Administration last week canceled its round of Town...
Charges filed in connection with vandalism of U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly’s satellite office
A Sharon man is facing multiple charges in connection with the vandalism of the Hermitage office of U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly. According to Hermitage police Chief Adam Piccirillo, the department received reports of the vandalism just before midnight Friday. Expletives, disparaging accusations and derisive comments directed toward the Republican from...
Parts of Allegheny County achieve new air quality milestones
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that parts of Allegheny County have made significant improvements in air quality levels, however some local environmental groups say there is still a long way to go before the air is clean. On Thursday, EPA announced the approval of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s...
Back-to-school season kicks off with donation drives for students
The back-to-school season is approaching as summer heat still lingers. As students transition from July to August, many families are still struggling to secure the supplies needed for a successful school year. Here are some ways you can help support students as they head back to the classroom for another...
Leechburg mayor to host coffee, idea session with residents
Leechburg Mayor Doreen Smeal is hoping to hear from residents. To do that, she will be starting what she hopes will be a series of Coffee with the Mayor events on Aug. 6. “I really think this is going to be sort of an experiment to see what kind of...
Scorching summer will mean higher electric bills, regulators warn
Utility regulators are warning extreme heat since mid-June will mean higher electric bills for Pennsylvanians. The state’s Public Utility Commission said Friday scorching weather has brought demand on the regional power grid to its highest level in 14 years, a fact that will soon be reflected in electric bills. “Whether...
