Western PA Local News category, Page 831
‘Great mistake’ leads to jail sentence in Greensburg armed robbery
A Mt. Pleasant man who was acquitted two years ago in connection with a shooting in Arnold pleaded guilty to the armed robbery last year at a Greensburg home. Nicholas Haynes, 27, was ordered Monday to serve nine to 23 months in jail and an additional five years on probation...
4 seek judicial appointment to Norwin school board
Four North Huntingdon residents have filed petitions asking Westmoreland County judges to appoint them to fill a vacancy on the Norwin school board, including two who were rejected by the divided board last month. George C. Blissman, Matthew P. Thomas, Fran Bevan, and Emily Gindlesperger are seeking the appointment to...
Seton Hill, Saint Vincent listed in America’s Best Colleges rankings
Seton Hill University and Saint Vincent College were recognized by U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 America’s Best Colleges rankings. Seton Hill received 39th place out of 178 institutions in Best Regional Universities in the north region, which is higher than its rank of 54 last year. It tied with...
Allegheny County Jail inmate died of drug poisoning, medical examiner says
The Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office said Monday that drug poisoning killed the Dormont man who died at the county jail in May. Tim Manino, 60, died May 25 due to the combined poisoning of fentanyl, promethazine, hydroxyzine and para-flurofentanyl, the medical examiner’s office said. The death was ruled an...
Harrison man accused of setting fire in basement of Natrona house after argument with homeowner
A Harrison man is accused of starting a fire early Sunday in the basement of a home in the township’s Natrona section. Allegheny County Police announced Monday that Eric Knabenshue, 35, has been arrested. He is charged with two felony counts of arson, felony counts of criminal mischief and endangering...
Allegheny County special election race will determine control of Pa. state House
A special election Tuesday in Allegheny County will prove pivotal in determining who controls the state House, where both Republicans and Democrats now have 101 members. Shaler Republican Erin Connolly Autenreith will face Lawrenceville Democrat Linsday Powell in Tuesday’s special election race in the 21st House District, which includes Shaler,...
Attorneys for suspect in Uber slaying try to block use of dashcam footage, statement in court
Attorneys for the Pitcairn man accused of killing an Uber driver nearly two years ago are asking the court to suppress video evidence from a camera inside the car that captured the moments leading up to the woman’s death. Calvin Crew, 24, could face the death penalty if convicted of...
North Side woman who fatally stabbed husband, hid body gets 11½ to 23 months in prisonVideo
A Brighton Heights woman who fatally stabbed her husband and then wrapped his body in garbage bags and duct tape in 2020 was sentenced Monday to 11½ to 23 months in prison followed by three years of probation. In June, Allegheny County Common Pleas Judge Kevin G. Sasinoski found Janet...
What you need to know for the former Cheswick Generating Station implosion Friday
Springdale and Allegheny County officials plan to evacuate dozens of homes and other structures for Friday’s implosion of the boiler house at the former Springdale power plant. In a message on X, formerly Twitter, county officials said all structures in the evacuation zone around the implosion site should be evacuated...
Refinery issues could offset lower prices cheaper winter gas typically brings, analyst says
While one in five states has seen average gasoline prices decline in the past week, an industry analyst says, Pennsylvania is not one of them. According to price-tracking service GasBuddy, the national average increased nearly 5 cents per gallon in the past week to about $3.83. That’s a penny less...
Allegheny County grand jury investigating Haunted Hills Hayride, Airbnb shootings
An Allegheny County grand jury is hearing evidence in at least two high-profile cases involving deadly shootings that both happened more than a year ago but police have yet to file charges, sources familiar with the proceedings said. The panel, which sits at the District Attorney’s Office in the Dormont...
Hempfield man run over by car; female suspect arrested in East McKeesport
An East McKeesport woman is accused of running over a man in a Hempfield driveway Saturday and leaving him there until a child asked a neighbor for help, according to court papers. Cassidy C. Colbert, 29, was being held at the Westmoreland County Prison on $150,000 bail. She is charged...
Dems, GOP choose nominees for state House District 21 special election
Another special election is coming for some Allegheny County residents. Democrats and Republicans have chosen their nominees for an upcoming special election for the 21st state House District. The seat was recently vacated by former state. Rep. Sara Innamorato, D-Lawrenceville, as she prepares her run for Allegheny County Executive. District...
Popular cafe to relocate from Blawnox to O’Hara
A busy Blawnox cafe is relocating to O’Hara. Curbside Coffeehouse, originally at 405 Freeport Road, is moving to 1101 Powers Run Road. The eatery is more than a traditional java joint, offering a fresh foods concept eatery with menu items changing daily — sometimes hourly. “It’s an amazing neck of...
Bell Acres man gets 1 year, 1 day in federal prison for $15M tax fraud
A federal judge called Joseph Nocito’s crime “almost inexplicable.” Nocito grew from humble beginnings to become a wealthy businessman who supported a variety of charitable causes, from the Catholic Church and youth organizations to his alma mater. The Bell Acres man was known to help his employees in times of...
Reserve membership considered for Jeannette Fire Department
Jeannette Fire Department may begin accepting reserve members after fire Chief Bill Frye was given the OK by council to modify the rules and regulations. Frye said there are people with firefighter training who work in the city and have expressed interest in helping out the department during calls, as...
Portion of Rodi Road in Penn Hills to close nightly
Motorists who use Rodi Road in Penn Hills should allow extra time for travel this week. A portion of the heavily used road will close from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. nightly through Friday for gas line work, PennDOT announced Monday. Crews from the M. O’Herron Co. will work on...
Car cruise in Bethel Park benefits St. Jude hospital
A car cruise to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is scheduled for 2 to 5 p.m. Oct. 7 at Highpoint Fitness, 1000 Higbee Drive, Bethel Park. The cruise is open to classic, exotic and super cars, plus trucks. Donation is $5 per participating show vehicle, and admission for spectators...
Morning Roundup: Electrical fire at Kennywood; 2 shot in East Pittsburgh; fire in McKees Rocks
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Monday, Sept. 18: Electrical fire at Kennywood No injuries were reported Sunday after a fire at Kennywood, according to Tribune-Review news partner WTAE-TV. Crews responded to a report of smoke coming from a manhole near the park’s Thomas Town...
In brief: Monroeville area happenings, week of Sept. 18, 2023
International Day of Peace The Rotary Club of Monroeville is coordinating an International Day of Peace event from noon to 2 p.m. Sept. 23 at Monroeville Park West, 2399 Tilbrook Road. Featured will be ethnic food trucks, cultural music, free Kona Ice and family activities. Feel free to wear your...
In brief: Plum-Oakmont area happenings, week of Sept. 18, 2023
Benefit concert planned The Oaks Theater in Oakmont will host a benefit concert for the Rosedale Food Pantry in Penn Hills. Doors at 310 Allegheny River Blvd. open at 1 p.m. Sept. 24. The show is scheduled for 2 to 5. Entertainment includes Miss Freddye Blues Band, the Nied’s Hotel...
Installation of playground equipment set to begin at Greensburg’s Spring Avenue Park
Work is expected to begin this week to revitalize Greensburg’s Spring Avenue Park, a project that can’t be completed soon enough for families who live nearby. Sports and Recreation Associates is scheduled Monday to begin installing new play equipment that was delivered recently to the park at Spring Avenue and...
Blackburn Center continues to expand Red Sand Project, drawing awareness to human trafficking
Throughout September, Westmoreland County residents may have noticed red sand filling in the sidewalk cracks at prominent locations such as Independence Health System hospitals, the county courthouse, local libraries and Seton Hill University. A sign accompanying the bright red sand notes that it is part of the Red Sand Project,...
The Stroller, Sept. 18, 2023: 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. Plum Fall Fest to celebrate autumn The Plum Fall Fest will...
Gilpin officials host tour of Schenley Industrial Park with eyes on redevelopment
An industrial park dating to 1888 is rolling out a commerce welcome mat in Armstrong County. That’s the message from Gilpin Supervisors Chairman Charles Stull as he spearheads efforts to attract businesses to the location that once housed the largest distillery in the U.S., The Schenley Distilling Co. Gilpin officials...
