Western PA Local News category, Page 2752
Rostraver learning center owner charged with forging records
A West Newton woman is accused of forging documents related to child clearances and training certificates for herself and other employees at the now-closed Bright Start Learning Care Center in Rostraver, according to court papers. Diane J. Mesiarik, 52, was arrested Thursday on numerous charges of forgery and tampering with...
Norwin elementary school given Blue Ribbon AwardVideo
A Norwin elementary school was given the National Blue Ribbon Award for academic excellence, becoming the first school in the district to win the award. Students at Sunset Valley in kindergarten through fourth grade erupted into cheers Friday morning as Principal Jason Cendroski announced the achievement, which was given to...
Murrysville council to take public comment on fracking well application
After four months of testimony from officials seeking to bring the first fracking well into Murrysville, residents will soon have a chance to give their opinions. The public hearing for the Titan well pad, proposed by Huntley & Huntley Energy Exploration — which recently announced a name change to Olympus...
Police pull crack cocaine from Jeannette toilet during drug raid
Nearly 10 grams of crack cocaine was pulled from a Jeannette toilet Thursday by police during a raid at a North Third Street home, according to court papers. As police entered the home, four people were seen near the second-floor bathroom and the toilet was running. Arrested on drug, conspiracy...
Mylan agrees to pay $30M in SEC EpiPen settlement
Mylan has agreed to pay $30 million in a settlement tied to its failure to tell investors about a Justice Department investigation into whether the company overcharged Medicaid for the EpiPen. The Securities and Exchange Commission said Friday that Mylan NV classified the EpiPen as a “generic” drug under the...
Some Pucketa Creek residents remain frustrated with FTMSA sewage solution
What began as a possible solution for a handful of property owners living with failing septic systems along the Pucketa Creek border with Washington Township has led to a potential financial hardship for some of their neighbors. Their initial source of frustration was a years-long delay in getting access to...
Trash or treasure? Antiques appraisals set for Diamond Antiques in Tarentum
It’s the Alle-Kiski Valley’s version of “Antiques Roadshow.” Diamond Antiques and Gifts will sponsor an Antique Appraisal Fair on Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at its Tarentum store, 311 East Six Avenue. There is a charge of $5 per item. The appraiser is Jeff Poole, who owns On...
Arnold schedules fall cleanup for city residents
Arnold residents with things they don’t want but can’t get rid of will have a chance to clean house early next month. The city will hold its fall cleanup event on Saturday, Oct. 5. It will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. along Third Avenue at 18th Street, with...
Police: Suspect in Jeannette standoff had guns, drugs
Police found guns, ammunition and drugs in a Jeannette apartment after a man was involved in a standoff with investigators Thursday on Gaskill Avenue, according to court papers. Taylor Eliard Foster, 26, was being held in the Westmoreland County Prison on $250,000 bail Friday. Jeannette police and agents from the...
Monroeville woman pens book on breast cancer
A large part of getting through breast cancer is having a good attitude, said a local author who wrote a book about her experience. “It was because of my sense of humor that I was able to get through it. You have to have a good attitude,” said Adrienne Weiss,...
Penn State Extension teaches heart-healthy eating at YMCA
Penn State University is coming to the Sampson Family YMCA to show people how to cook foods that helps reduce high blood pressure. There are around 15 spots for the 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 24 cooking class. Tickets cost $39. The class will be held in the YMCA’s Teaching...
Apollo’s newest full-time police officer is a familiar face
An Apollo resident with an extensive resume in law enforcement and even more experience in public service is the borough’s newest full-time police officer. Council agreed Thursday night to hire Ron Baustert. Baustert, 57, will begin his duties in about two weeks. He is scheduled to give his retirement notice...
$3 million winning scratch-off lottery ticket sold in North Fayette
Someone is $3 million richer thanks to a winning scratch-off ticket that was sold at a North Fayette Township convenience store, according to the Pennsylvania Lottery. The person who bought the ticket wasn’t identified, but the winning Diamond Dazzler ticket was sold at the Circle K on Market Place Drive,...
Orthodox churches in New Kensington, South Greensburg offer Arabic servicesVideo
The Rev. Meletios Zafaran is preaching on the birth of John the Baptist. He’s speaking in Arabic, so not everyone in the congregation understands what he’s saying. During the Sunday evening sermon, he touches his temple and then brings his hand down and points to his heart — a gesture...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Sept. 27-29
It’s the first weekend of fall and the final weekend of September — which means the Richard S. Caliguiri City of Pittsburgh Great Race is here. If you aren’t one of the thousands running, there are still plenty of things to do. Go for a run The 42nd annual Richard...
Bond financing authorized for proposed Plum Town Center
Bond financing is being explored to fund a proposed municipal center in Plum. Council recently authorized administration to issue bonds to pay for the new facility along Old Mine Road near the public works and EMS facility. Officials could borrow about $20 million with building construction costs projected around $12...
Plum’s Holiday Park Elementary students explore entrepreneurship through school business
Chloe Lewis has big plans to launch her own business and be successful enough to contribute to local charities. The Holiday Park Elementary sixth-grader has a head start to her goals through the school’s student-based business. “I did it last year because I thought it would be fun,” said Chloe,...
Pittsburgh police: Man in stable condition after Crafton Heights shooting
A man was shot multiple times in Crafton Heights on Thursday night, according to Pittsburgh police. Officers found a man in his early 20s who had been shot in the area of Crucible and Woodlow streets shortly before 9:15 p.m. after responding to a ShotSpotter alert, officers said. EMS transported...
‘Scottie Pride’ returns as community relishes Southmoreland’s undefeated football seasonVideo
The last time the Southmoreland Scotties made the WPIAL playoffs, the Pittsburgh Pirates were World Series champions. That was in 1979. Today, the Scotties (5-0) are the highest-scoring team in the WPIAL Class 2A Century Conference — and they’ve already clinched their first playoff berth in four decades. “Everyone’s really...
Introducing Sherman, TribLive’s Pet of the WeekVideo
Everyone, meet Sherman! This young boy is TribLive’s Pet of the Week, and he’s available for adoption at the West Deer Dog Shelter. Age: One year old Breed: He’s a beagle and coon hound mix. He has been at the shelter for about a month. What he likes: He’s a...
Penn State Extension plans workshop for cattle farmers
Beef farmers will have a chance in October to learn more about how to market the meat from their animals during a workshop offered by the Penn State Extension. Beef cattle producers can attend a two-day workshop on Oct. 22-23, 2019 at Penn State University Park. The workshop also is...
Monongahela man pleads guilty to federal child porn charge
A Monongahela man pleaded guilty in Pittsburgh federal court to a child pornography charge, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Eric Allard, 48, pleaded guilty Monday before Senior U.S. District Judge Donetta W. Ambrose. Prosecutors said that on Nov. 27, 2017, Allard had images and videos on a computer that...
Pittsburgh professor sees Russia through lens of religion, not politics
At a time of intense interest in Russia — driven mostly by concerns over Russian meddling in American politics and Russian manipulation of social media — a true understanding of Russian society is harder to come by. John Burgess’ curiosity got the best of him in 2004, when he made...
Apollo to get major new waterline next month
Apollo residents are set to get a new waterline coming into the borough. The Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County will install a high-volume waterline across the Kiski River and into Apollo. The new line will hook up with existing waterlines starting at South Fourth Avenue. It then will move toward...
5 in Western Pa. accused of cashing Social Security checks for dead relatives, roommate
A grand jury in Pittsburgh has accused five Western Pennsylvanians of defrauding the federal government by receiving thousands of dollars in benefits in the names of dead relatives and household members, U.S. Attorney Scott W. Brady said. The defendants each face one-count indictments that allege they accepted benefits to which...
