Western PA Local News category, Page 2927
Franklin Regional will host technology camp for girls
The Females Embrace Awesome Technology camp, four days of science, technology, engineering and math activities geared toward girls, is set for June 24-27 at Franklin Regional Senior High School. The program will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. Girls in grades 6-9 will explore computer science and...
Westmoreland men accused of heroin delivery escape in high-speed chase
As state troopers and the Westmoreland County Sheriff’s Department interrupted a suspected heroin transaction in Hempfield late Wednesday, two of the alleged participants sped off in a car, leading officers on a 5-mile chase that was called off after speeds exceeded 90 mph, according to court documents. On Friday, police...
Hampton’s Class of 2019 celebrate commencement
The weather cooperated as the Hampton High School Class of 2019 enjoyed perfect conditions for the commencement ceremony on June 6. Fridley Field was packed with parents, friends and students as the seniors officially graduated and begin to embark on new adventures....
Higher mandated costs, more students drives North Hills property tax hike
Property owners in the North Hills School District will pay an additional 2.2 percent — or $52 for a home at the district’s median value — to fund the 2019-20 school budget. The board voted unanimously June 6 to approve the more than $83.9 million spending plan, which includes additional...
New Kensington Subway damaged in December crash to reopen soon
The Subway restaurant in New Kensington’s Parnassus neighborhood, closed since a car heavily damaged the building in December, is expected to reopen in two weeks, the building’s owner and franchise holder said. “I’m happy to say they’re coming back to New Kensington and we’re glad they’re coming back,” said Jay...
Pittsburgh 1 of 3 cities where Walmart will deliver groceries to your fridge
Big Brother, meet Uncle Sam. As in Sam Walton, the late Walmart founder who would be astounded at the lengths the retail giant is now going to please its customers. The Arkansas-based company announced its latest endeavor Friday and it will be coming to Pittsburgh and two other cities in...
Norwin Elks plan Father’s Day car cruise
More than 500 custom and vintage cars, trucks and motorcycles are expected to be displayed at the Norwin Elks Annual Father’s Day Charity Car Cruise planned for 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 16 at the Norwin Elks off Sandy Hill Road, Manor. The event has grown from less than...
Real ID’s slow start worries Pennsylvania officials
State transportation officials Friday expressed concern that Pennsylvanians are putting off getting the federally compliant identification card needed to board a plane next year. Fewer than 15% of those expected to get a Real ID have sought one in the first three months since Pennsylvania began issuing cards in March,...
Paper bag sales on the rise as plastic bans go into effect
The classic question — paper or plastic? — could soon be phased out as bans on single-use plastic bags sweep the nation, causing paper companies and manufacturers to see a surge in sales. Companies across Pennsylvania are seeing higher sales for paper bags and boxes, but the growth is driving...
Export summer playground program begins next week
Export Borough’s summer playground program at the borough’s playground will begin on June 14 for students in kindergarten through sixth grade. Playground days will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays through Aug. 9. It is $5 to register and $1 per day. Children are...
Seton Hill student competes on ‘So You Think You Can Dance’
Standing in front of his TV as a kid, Zach Greene would dance along to the songs as performers competed on “So You Think You Can Dance.” The 19-year-old Seton Hill University student never thought he’d one day take the stage as a contestant himself. “I was so incredibly excited...
Residents bid farewell to Fox Chapel Area’s Kerr Elementary
More than 300 people turned out to bid farewell to Kerr Elementary in the Fox Chapel Area School District during the “Last Open House” on June 6. “We had a really nice turnout,” Jill Leonard, district community engagement specialist, said. “We had folks in their 80s and families who brought...
Murrysville officials: Keep off the lawn at new playground, splash park
At the risk of sounding like the stereotypical “old man yelling from his porch,” Murrysville officials need residents to stay off their lawn. That’s because the lawn in question is in the process of growing. As municipal officials prepare for a June 29 grand opening at their “destination playground” and...
New Florence Sesquicentennial Celebration taking shape
From Elvis and Patsy Cline tribute artists to a cornhole tournament, the New Florence Sesquicentennial Celebration is starting to take shape. The all-day event on Aug. 17 will be held near the New Florence Library and will open with a parade and close with a fireworks show. In between, there...
This isn’t Florida, man: Another alligator found in Pittsburgh
Welcome to the Pittsburgh Everglades. For the second time in a month, an alligator was spotted and captured in a city neighborhood. Pittsburgh public safety spokesman Chris Togneri said a man walking his dog around 10 p.m. Thursday in Beechview spotted a 5-foot-long alligator in front of a garage on...
Pittsburgh, PWSA to end 25-year financial arrangement
Pittsburgh and its water authority are poised to end a relationship that provided millions of gallons of free water to city entities each year, supplied the city with an annual payment of more than $7 million and required the authority to subsidize water rates for thousands of residents. The agreement,...
Sharpsburg to unveil next murals in ‘Beyond the Ceiling’ series
The next two murals in Sharpsburg’s “Beyond the Ceiling” project will be unveiled on June 15. The five-part series is aimed at honoring a group of unsung female heroes in the borough, all nominated by residents for their dedication to the community. Photo murals highlight women who have gone above...
Glassport man pleads guilty to shooting pit bulls
A Glassport man pleaded guilty Friday to taking his two pit bulls to the borough dump last year and shooting them, leaving one dead and one wounded. Quincy Cowans pleaded guilty to multiple counts of cruelty to animals. Common Pleas Judge David Cashman sentenced him to five years of probation....
Fayette County man struck, killed after car breaks down on Route 51
A Fayette County man was struck and killed early Thursday as he was walking home after his car became disabled along Route 51 in Franklin Township, according to state police. Douglas VanDivner, 23, of Hibbs, died of multiple injuries at Uniontown Hospital after the 5:14 a.m. incident that occurred along...
Former mayor will cut ribbon at Murrysville Medic One’s new facility
Local state representative and former Murrysville mayor Bob Brooks will cut the ribbon June 15 at a grand opening for Murrysville Medic One’s new garage off of Sardis Road. Medic One officials will hold an open house 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The public is invited to tour the new...
Volunteers sought for Sharpsburg riverfront clean-up
Volunteers are invited to help clean the Sharpsburg riverfront Saturday at the James Sharp Landing. The event is hosted by Allegheny CleanWays and will run 3 to 6 p.m. at 1301 Main Street. Trash removal is part of a continuing series, Allegheny River Cleanup, happening along the waterways from Freeport...
Kids ‘want to be loved,’ retiring Highlands 1st-grade teacher says
Rita Youell was just settling into a discussion of her more than two decade teaching career when one of her former students walked through her door Thursday. Bobby Reesman was just a little boy when Youell had him for first grade 15 years ago in the 2003-04 school year. He...
Greensburg woman 2nd suspect accused in online firearms sale scheme
Greensburg Police have accused a second woman of being part of an online firearms sale scheme that bilked $15,235 from 14 customers last year. Indira Smiljanic, 60, of Greensburg, was charged this week with criminal conspiracy, theft, theft by deception and receiving stolen property in connection with the alleged scam...
Deer Lakes High School seniors collect their diplomas
Here is the Deer Lakes High School Class of 2019: Ethan Christopher Adamiak, Hannah Nicholle Allman, Richard Alexander Amy, Sydney Caroline Arbuthnot, William Milford Bailey IV, Holly Ann Baker, Armond Ballanca, Hunter Joseph Bauman, Shawn Collin Beacom, Ethan Bender Amanda Katherine Bialas, Alexandra Paige Bowser, Mikayla Lee Bridges, Kendall Delaney...
Introducing the 2019 Plum Senior High School Class of 2019
The Plum Senior High School Class of 2019: Nicole Abrams, Anthony Adamski, Hailey Ahsmann, Jonah Albert, Nicolas Albert, Matthew Allman, Arik Ankers, Cooper Aubele, Tallon Auth, Jonah Babusci, Shane Bacasa, Serena Badali, Elena Banta, Colin Barrett, Jarrett Bellotti, Daniel Benson, Joseph Benton, Skyler Bisceglia, Allison Blackwell, Katherine Bodnar, Tyler Boehm,...
