Western PA Local News category, Page 1849
In brief: Vacation Bible school, farmers market, young writers institute and more in Hampton
Vacation Bible school Ascension Lutheran Church at 8225 Peebles Road in McCandless is hosting a vacation Bible school July 12-15 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Children entering PreK to sixth grade are invited to enjoy making crafts, playing games, making music and learning what the Bible says about the one...
In brief: Student news, U.S. Open amateur volunteers needed and more in Plum
Student news • Steven Leone earned the distinction of Faculty Honors for spring 2021 at the Georgia Institute of Technology. This designation is awarded to undergraduate students who have earned a 4.0 academic average for the semester. • Courtney Anthony earned a spot on the dean’s list at Shenandoah University...
In brief: U.S. Open amateur volunteers needed, 50-year reunion scheduled and more in Fox Chapel
U.S. Open amateur volunteers needed Online volunteer registration is open for the 2021 U.S. Amateur Championship at Oakmont Country Club. The competition is Aug. 9-15. About 400 volunteers are needed to fill positions on more than 15 committees, including marshals, transportation, admissions and disabled services. Early application allows volunteers to...
Sewickley Girl Scouts earn Gold Awards
Four Girl Scouts from Sewickley were among the 56 who earned their Gold Awards in the past year. The girls were recognized June 19 at the Pittsburgh Marriott North in Cranberry. The Gold Award is one of the highest achievements in Girl Scouting. According to a news release, while each...
A wild weather week in store for Western Pennsylvania
Western Pennsylvania residents won’t need to go to Kennywood to feel like they’re on a roller coaster this week: A weather roller coaster, that is. The week begins with blistering heat. The average for this time of year is 82 degrees, but we could be hitting at least 90 degrees...
Month-long paving project begins in Marshall Township, 10 streets scheduled for work
A month-long street repaving project kicked off today in Marshall Township, officials announced. Crews from Shields Paving are scheduled to resurface the following township roads: • Registry Lane • Fern Hollow Lane • Bridgebrook Lane • Valley Road • Cliff Road • Devine Drive • Carvine Court • Marshall Heights...
2nd suspect charged in Jeannette shooting
A McKeesport man arraigned Monday is accused by police of ordering the April shooting of a 17-year-old boy in Jeannette, according to court papers. Brandon Lee Ingram, 24, was charged last week with solicitation to commit homicide, reckless endangerment and related offenses. Authorities said Ingram ordered his younger brother to...
In brief: Leetsdale community yard sale, Sewickley Public Library activities and more
There will be a community yard sale July 10 from 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. Text 724-624-5110 for more information and to be placed on the participating map. At the Sewickley Public Library • Summer Reading for Kids. Tails and Tales through Aug. 7 • Sewickley Search Party. Mysteries to solve,...
In brief: Charity golf event, Women’s Business Network and more in Bethel Park
Charity golf event The Bethel Park Fantastic Four Charities’ fourth annual golf tournament is scheduled for Sept. 20 at Nemacolin Country Club, 3100 National Pike in Beallsville. Registration is at 10 a.m. with shotgun starts at noon. There will be skill prizes, 50/50 raffle and raffle baskets. Golfer registration is...
In brief: McCandless technology committee openings, crossing guard honored and more in the North Hills
McCandless technology committee The Town of McCandless is seeking applicants for two positions on the Technology Advisory Committee. The terms expire June 30, 2025. The committee helps develop and recommend policies and programs to town council to preserve and enhance aspects of the character of the municipality and to address...
In brief: Vacation Bible School, alternative history of Pittsburgh virtual talk and more in the South Hills
Greenock UM Church Vacation Bible School Greenock U. M. Church in Elizabeth Township will host a new concept of Vacation Bible School designed for age groups on certain days following the circus theme “Big & Bold-Courageous Faith.” Class sizes will be limited. Campers will start their days at 9:30 a.m....
In brief: Farmers market, butterfly festival, more in Carnegie, South Fayette
Carnegie Farmers Market The Carnegie Farmers Market will take place every Sunday on East Main Street between Broadway and Mary noon-3 p.m. July 11-Sept. 26 with more than 40 vendors. Shoppers will have the ability to use SNAP and WIC benefits to purchase produce. The virtual market is open year-round...
The Stroller, June 28, 2021: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Publicize your club meetings, community events and fundraisers for free in The Stroller. Send information at least a week in advance to vndnews@triblive.com. Please include a daytime telephone number. Youth tennis clinics planned in New Ken The City of New Kensington Recreation Commission will sponsor a youth tennis clinic July...
North Hills School District teams with Giant Eagle to host covid vaccine clinic
The North Hills School District is partnering with Giant Eagle supermarkets to hold a covid-19 vaccination clinic for anyone 12 years old and up. The first dose of the Pfizer vaccine will be administered at the high school cafeteria on Tuesday, July 20 followed by the second dose on Aug....
Victim of fatal motorcycle wreck in Washington County on Sunday identified
The Washington County coroner has identified the victim of a fatal motorcycle accident in Twilight borough on Sunday morning. Dustin Michael Chiodo, 35, of Bentleyville in Washington County, was riding his motorcycle along Twilight Hollow Road shortly after 4:30 a.m. in the tiny borough when he failed to negotiate a...
Driver shortage limits Westmoreland shared-ride system; hiring event planned for July 1
Door-to-door shared rides on the Westmoreland County Transit Authority’s paratransit system will be limited because of an ongoing driver shortage, officials announced this weekend. Authority Executive Director Alan Blahovec said the Go Westmoreland system needs to hire up to 15 full-time drivers to ensure the service that provides subsidized rides...
Tastyland to open soon, as other Western Pa. ice cream shops welcome 2021 season
After nearly 45 years of owning Tastyland along Route 66 in Hempfield, owners Bill and Mary Kuhns passed the keys to the roadside ice cream shop and food stand on to someone new. Jill Gunniers became the primary owner of Tastyland in December because she wanted “an adventure” to pursue...
What you need to know as the Pa. mask mandate lifts
In light of rising covid-19 vaccination rates, Pennsylvania no longer has a mandate that masks be worn in public settings. Businesses still may require a mask to be worn, and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines still call for masks in public transportation, airports, shelters, prisons and hospitals. Dr....
Family-run ‘Anything with Wheels’ show in Latrobe benefits local veteransVideo
Western Pennsylvania’s ninth Veterans Anything with Wheels Show was held Sunday at the Cooperstown Events Center grounds in Latrobe, drawing hundreds of showy vehicles amid the scorching heat. Ranging from vintage to modern-day, automobiles of all makes, shapes and sizes were on display for spectators, veterans and sponsors to judge...
As Pa. mask mandate ends, some rejoice, while others say they will keep masking up
As of Monday morning, mask wearing in Pennsylvania is no longer a mandate. “It’s about time,” said Joe Dibattista of North Huntingdon. Dibattista, 69, and his wife, Chris, were among the many on Sunday at Westmoreland Mall who said they were ready to move forward, with the coronavirus seemingly in...
Law ‘diverts punishment’ to drug addicts, Pa. judge says in vacated conviction
Advocates tallied a win — albeit a narrow one — in federal court this month when the 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals vacated a Montgomery County woman’s conviction and 21-year sentence for sharing a fatal dose of drugs with a friend. A divided three-judge panel ruled that the federal drug...
Experts: Pa. law intended to punish drug dealers in overdose cases could be backfiring
A decade ago, amid rising casualties from drug abuse, a Pennsylvania drug law was revised to target dealers responsible for overdose deaths. The new statute was termed “drug delivery resulting in death,” or DDRD in legal shorthand. It called for 20- to 40-year prison sentences for anyone who sells or...
Date set for new Abe Lincoln statue dedication in WilkinsburgVideo
A date has finally been set for the official dedication of a newly sculpted, life-size 400-pound statue of Abraham Lincoln in Wilkinsburg. Following a series of unforeseen logistical delays, the new statue of the 16th president of the United States will be erected on July 24 at 10 a.m. at...
Tarentum Bridge reopens in both directions a day early
The Tarentum Bridge reopened in both directions a half-day earlier than planned, much to the relief of many drivers headed through the Alle-Kiski Valley on Sunday afternoon. PennDOT officials had postponed the reopening of the westbound lane linking New Kensington to Tarentum until 6 a.m. Monday after a car crashed...
Apollo’s Owens Grove turns 100: Cleanup and party set for July 24Video
Turning a century old can come with considerable wear and tear. Apollo borough will celebrate Owens Grove’s centennial with a work party followed by cake and ice cream on July 24. The Apollo Events Committee is billing the birthday celebration as “100 years of giving: Apollo pays it forward.” The...
