Marbles engaged to settle tie votes from Westmoreland primary
In years past, ties between Westmoreland County election candidates were broken by drawing marbles from an old Dr Pepper soda bottle covered in tape. On Friday, election officials upgraded their system somewhat and drew marbles from a reusable water bottle to determine the winners of three ties in the May...
Clairton man found guilty of attempted murder in 2023 police chase, shooting
Throughout his trial, Bruce Alvarado has watched a large television screen in the courtroom as prosecutors played police body camera footage showing the chaos of a chase that ended in Allegheny Township with a police officer being shot twice. On Friday, the Clairton man stood and watched as jurors convicted...
McCandless seeks residents to help plan 175th anniversary, provide input on parks study
There are two ways to help with planning in the Town of McCandless this month, including applying to be part of the committee for the upcoming 175th anniversary celebration and participating in an open house on the town’s parks on June 19. Residents have until June 15 to submit applications...
Pittsburgh Mills: From 1-stop shop to disarray
With recent legal developments, including hundreds of township-issued citations, criminal charges and a lawsuit filed by real estate trusts for Walmart and Sam’s Club, Namdar Realty Group, the owners of Pittsburgh Mills mall in Frazer, continues to remain under the microscope for the property’s alleged mismanagement and slow decay. How...
Jury finds Oakmont rape suspect not guilty
An Oakmont man was acquitted by a jury this week of rape and sexual assault charges involving a teenage girl. Jurors spent about four hours deliberating Wednesday in the case against Jeffrey Thomas McMeekin, 63, according to a court order. He was found not guilty of 21 counts including rape,...
Army Corps says Parks Township nuclear waste remediation should be safe
Parks Township residents are concerned, even skeptical, that government contractors can remove 33,000 cubic yards of nuclear waste, package it and ship it to Utah without harming their community. Army Corps of Engineers officials on Thursday sought to allay those fears with more details on how they plan to safely...
Judge grants Job Corps’ 99 sites brief reprieve from closure amid lawsuit
U.S. Job Corps centers around the country, including a site in Pittsburgh, will remain open — at least for now. A federal judge in New York City on Wednesday issued a temporary restraining order that bars the U.S. Department of Labor from eliminating the Job Corps without congressional authorization. The...
Public hearing on tap to weigh $300K expected for Arnold
Arnold is expecting to receive $300,000 in federal funding, and the public will have a chance to weigh in on how that money can benefit the city. Council will hold a hearing at 7 p.m. Tuesday, at the city’s public safety building, 601 Drey St., to take comments on the...
Thimons, DeAntonio appointed principals in New Kensington-Arnold
Andrew DeAntonio’s success when he stepped into an interim assistant principal role at Valley High School was like that of former Pirates’ star Bill Mazeroski coming off the bench and hitting a home run. And Jeff Thimons’ efforts as interim principal of Roy A. Hunt Elementary this year, working with...
Demolition approved for former church to make way for million-dollar townhomes in Aspinwall
The walls are set to come tumbling down at a former church as plans for a proposed high-end residential development progress in Aspinwall. The former Aspinwall Community Methodist Church, located at 400 Center Ave., is scheduled to be demolished in the coming weeks, according to borough building inspector and zoning...
PFA request details strife preceding fatal Pittsburgh police shooting in Brighton Heights
A Pittsburgh police officer fatally shot a man after he stabbed a different city officer Friday morning in the Brighton Heights neighborhood, according to Allegheny County Police. The incident unfolded shortly before 6 a.m. as city officers arrived to serve an emergency protection-from-abuse order at a home in the 200...
Roundup: TSA agent accused of theft at Pittsburgh airport; police say mail carrier injured in attempted robbery
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Friday, June 6: TSA agent accused of theft at Pittsburgh airport A Transportation Security Administration agent is accused of stealing money from a passenger during a screening process Wednesday afternoon at Pittsburgh International Airport. Allegheny County Police said the...
Longtime fans recount stories, experiences at past U.S. Opens at Oakmont
Curt Coulter has a deep connection to Oakmont Country Club and the U.S. Opens played there. The golfing bug bit him early, at just 7. By the time he was 13, he was a junior member at Oakmont living a chip shot away. Coulter, 59, went on to win seven...
Glenn Mills hands over the keys of B&J’s Sports in Harrison, but new owner vows to carry on
When Ben Urso approached Glenn Mills several years ago about taking over his B&J Sports store in Harrison, Mills turned him down, lamenting that “some day” he’ll be ready to retire. That day has come. “I’m delighted to be able to do it,” Urso said. “I feel wonderful when, mostly...
The Stroller, June 6, 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. Summer reading programs scheduled...
Highlands senior graduates from CCAC Dual Enrollment program before earning high school diploma
For Alex Lane McCants, earning a college certificate before graduating from high school was a no-brainer. A Highlands senior, McCants is one of 11 regional students to participate in the Dual Enrollment program at Community College of Allegheny County. Other students attend Pine-Richland, Montour, Allderdice and Baldwin, among others. Open...
Blight fight bill would create statewide database of scofflaw property owners
Absentee and out-of-state property owners who acquire real estate as an investment might have little interest in their tenants or the quality of their homes. State Rep. Brandon Markosek, D-Monroeville, said such a site can impact an entire neighborhood if it isn’t addressed quickly. His House Bill 1062, which passed...
Westmoreland court sets deadline to apply for Ligonier Valley School Board appointment
Eligible residents of Ligonier Valley School District have until June 25 to apply to Westmoreland County Court to be considered for appointment to a vacant seat on the school board. The court set that deadline for receiving resumes and letters of recommendation from those who are interested in filling a...
Here are 5 things to do in Westmoreland this weekend: June 6-8
Summer is finally in the air. Are you ready to get outside and rock? Or run? Or shop? Here are some events in Westmoreland that will help you celebrate the nice weather. The return of SummerSounds The SummerSounds free concert series is back for another season starting this week. Every...
Penn Hills couple displaced after large tree crashes into their home
The American Red Cross is assisting a Penn Hills couple after a large tree fell into their home Thursday evening. Penn Hills Fire Chief Joe McMeekin said crews were called to the 700 block of Southern Avenue around 8:40 p.m. They found a huge tree that fell from the rear...
Summer camp season starting soon in Pine; speicalty camps still have openings
It’s time for summer camp once again in Pine. Camp Pine for children in first through sixth grades kicks off June 9 and runs for 10 weeks through Aug. 15. The program is held on the Pine Community Center side of the park. Campers will use the splash pad, turf...
Testimony about loaded gun prompts judge to detain man charged with antisemitic threat against official
An Elizabeth man charged with sending an elected official an antisemitic threat online had texted a friend minutes earlier, asking “Are you ready to hunt down Jews for extermination?” a federal prosecutor said Thursday. Edward Arthur Owens Jr., 29, sent multiple messages expressing hate for Jews and Israel before threatening...
Verona’s annual farmers market returns to East Railroad Avenue
Verona Borough’s annual farmers market kicked off on Thursday, June 5. Local farmers, vendors and community clubs set up stands at 736 East Railroad Ave. to sell produce, plants and other wares. The market will take place every Thursday from 2 to 7 p.m. through October. For more information, visit...
Car collides with e-biker at Pittsburgh Mills
A car collided with a man on an e-bike Thursday near Dick’s Sporting Goods at the Pittsburgh Mills complex. The crash occurred just before 4 p.m., according to Frazer police Chief Aaron Scott. He said the cyclist was conscious but had some shoulder injuries. The driver stayed on the scene,...
Irwin theater company reprises shows from founding years in 10th season
Rob Jessup is taking a step back in time, reprising his role as director for the first show Split Stage Productions performed in its inaugural season 11 years ago. Split Stage Productions spawned out of a conversation between Jessup and his friend Nate Newell about the lack of risqué or...
