Western PA Local News category, Page 1921
Citizen group appeals to Commonwealth Court to overturn Murrysville fracking ordinance
The Murrysville Watch Committee, a citizen group seeking to overturn the municipality’s unconventional gas drilling ordinance, had its appeal heard this week by the state’s Commonwealth Court. The hearing began with attorney John Smith, representing the Watch Committee, requesting that Commonwealth Court Judge Drew Crompton recuse himself from the proceeding....
State Senate Majority Leader Kim Ward reveals breast cancer diagnosis
State Sen. Kim Ward, R-Hempfield, revealed Tuesday that she has undergone treatment for stage-one breast cancer for several months and soon will undergo surgery with the hopes of preventing the disease from returning. Ward said she learned of the diagnosis in December, weeks after she won reelection and made history...
Philadelphia man jailed without bond after North Huntingdon drug arrest
A Philadelphia man who was arrested after police seized two bricks of suspected heroin in a North Huntingdon drug sting was denied bond Tuesday when he could not provide officials with a verifiable address, according to court records. District Judge Wayne Gongaware also noted that Rysheid M. “Cheese” Baldwin, 39,...
4 former Pittsburgh PetSmart employees face charges in death of toy poodle
Four employees from the PetSmart in Pittsburgh’s East Liberty neighborhood face felony animal cruelty charges in connection with the November death of a toy poodle named Kobe, court records show. Julie Miller, Shaphan Stonge, Elizabeth Doty and Heather Rowe face various animal cruelty and neglect charges for their alleged roles...
Action on restaurant lease at Arnold Palmer Regional Airport delayed until at least June
The Westmoreland County Airport Authority is delaying any decision on the future of the restaurant space at Arnold Palmer Regional Airport until its next meeting, rescheduled for June 15. In April, the county commissioners urged the board to entertain competitive bids to operate the airport’s upper-level dining area, currently leased...
North Hills farmers markets cropping up for new season of fresh foods
Fresh produce and a wide variety of artisan and specialty foods and other goods are just a short drive away from nearly any spot in the North Hills at a number of weekly farmers markets opening for the season. In addition to the community farmers markets that operate weekly, there...
Latrobe looking for new city secretary, finance director
Latrobe is searching for a new city secretary and director of finance and administration. City manager Michael Gray declined to discuss the departure of Roxanne Shadron, who recently held the dual positions. Two people had applied for the vacancy as of Monday, Gray said. He said the city will allow...
Highland Park tour to showcase 10 unique gardens
Highland Park visitors can stop and smell the flowers during a tour showcasing 10 unique gardens. The Highland Park Garden Club, which supports community gardening and promotes gardening education, will host its first Highland Park Secret Garden Tour July 11. The event will run from noon to 4 p.m. The...
New dog park at Hempfield Park set to open this weekendVideo
Part of a $1.8 million project aimed at updating several aspects of Hempfield Park is set to debut this weekend. A new off-leash dog park will open Saturday following a grand opening ceremony, according to Aaron Siko, director of parks and recreation with the township. The dog park consists of...
Former W.Va. nursing assistant gets 7 consecutive life sentences in veteran deaths, including former Westmoreland man
The daughter of a former Westmoreland man had strong words Tuesday for the nursing assistant at a West Virginia veterans hospital who killed her father and six others by giving them insulin they did not need. “You took some of the greatest men of their time … and you preyed...
Pa. covid case average drops to October level
The start of May has seen covid case numbers decline in Pennsylvania. With the declining figures, a key statistic has also dropped to a level it hadn’t been since October. Cases Pennsylvania reported 2,385 additional covid cases (1,669 confirmed, 716 probable) to its total Tuesday, according to the state Department...
Donations sought for Hempfield family whose home is unlivable after car crashed into it
It’s been a tough week for Amanda Clark as she searches for a place for her family to live after a car slammed into her Hempfield rental home, rendering it uninhabitable. She’s staying in a hotel for now thanks to a donation from a stranger. But beyond that is up...
Brewery Bridge detour set to begin Monday in Latrobe
Motorists heading into downtown Latrobe via Ligonier Street should be prepared for a detour beginning Monday at the northern entrance to the city. Southbound traffic across the Loyalhanna Creek is slated to cease for several months as work proceeds on rehabilitating the Brewery Bridge. Work is beginning on the downstream...
Drugs, disorderly conduct among charges filed by Monroeville police April 22 and 29, 2021
The following charges were filed April 22 and 29, 2021 with Monroeville District Judge Jeffrey L. Herbst. Charges were filed by Monroeville police, unless otherwise noted: • William Edward Montgomery, 59, of Arnold with failure to comply with registration requirements. The charge was filed by the Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office...
Study finds 8 of 10 hospitalized covid patients have neurological symptoms
Neurological symptoms are frighteningly common among hospitalized covid-19 patients, and the symptoms are associated with a greater risk of death, a new study shows. A paper published Tuesday in the medical journal JAMA Network Open outlines a project studying patients from around the globe. Scientists, including several at the University...
Theft, forgery among charges handled May 3, 2021, in Monroeville district court
Monroeville District Judge Jeffrey L. Herbst handled these cases May 3. Defendants will have court dates set in the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas. Held for court • Nathaniel Aaron L. Green, 22, of Pittsburgh on charges of criminal mischief and disorderly conduct. Charges were filed Sept. 5. •...
Student partners with SHIM for food drive, Food Truck Fridays at George Washington Elementary
Aubrey Kuhn saw news reports in the early stages of the pandemic last May and how many families were going hungry as a result. “It made me really sad, so I wanted to do a food drive for my eighth birthday,” said the Bethel Park elementary student. “It made me...
Sewickley’s long-standing Louie and Sons passes torch to new owners
After 71 years of serving Sewickley, Louie and Sons Towing is saying goodbye and thank-you to the community, and looking to the future of the shop’s new life as Veterans Automotive. “My dad started with nothing in 1950, at an Atlantic Gas Station on Beaver Street in Sewickley,” said Louie...
$1 million in paving on tap for Hampton streets
Hampton residents can look forward to more than $1 million in road improvements this summer. Council approved the township’s road program to include nearly two dozen streets. Cost is $1.07 million and was awarded to Shields Asphalt Paving. Work is expected to begin in June and could last through Aug....
Norwin OKs 5-year sports medicine pact with Excela Health
Excela Health Medical Group of Greensburg will continue to provide sports medicine services for Norwin’s athletes for the next five years. The school board approved the $210,00 contract with Excela on Monday after asking Allegheny Health Network, Excela and the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center last month to resubmit bids...
Stalking, disorderly conduct among charges filed in Bridgeville, Scott, Carnegie district courts
District judges in Bridgeville, Scott and Carnegie handled these criminal cases recently. Defendants will have court dates set in appropriate district courts or the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas. Judge Maureen McGraw-Desmet, Bridgeville • Jamie Regis Smith, 48, of Crafton on charges of stalking, harassment, defiant trespassing and two...
Officials: SWAT called to Beltzhoover home for reported shots fired
Pittsburgh SWAT officers were called to the scene of a shooting in the city’s Beltzhoover neighborhood late Monday night. Police officers responded to a Shotspotter alert for 13 rounds fired in the 300 block of Curtin Avenue around 11:10 p.m., according to Pittsburgh Public Safety Spokesman Maurice Matthews. Officers located...
The Stroller, May 11, 2021: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
If your organization or community is planning a Memorial Day event, please send the information in as soon as possible to: Carol Pinto-Smith, Valley News Dispatch, 210 Wood St., Tarentum, PA 15084; e-mail cpinto-smith@triblive.com or fax 724-226-4677. Collection to benefit Allegheny Valley Association of Churches Women of the Alle-Kiski Engaging,...
Police: McKees Rocks man flees hospital after leading officers on 90 mph chase in Penn Hills
Police are searching for a McKees Rocks man who fled from a hospital after leading officers on a chase and crashing his SUV in Penn Hills on Saturday. Mark Clements III, 19, is charged with reckless driving, careless driving, fleeing or attempting to elude police, resisting arrest and five related...
Bethel Park officials honor police, EMS
Bethel Park first responders were recognized for their services and in observance of National EMS and Police weeks. National Police Week runs May 9-15, with Friday being National Peace Officers Memorial Day. National EMS Week is May 16-22. Municipal Manager Laurence Christian read proclamations for both the police department and...
