Regional News category, Page 113
Audubon’s Succop Nature Park will be energy self-sufficient by year’s end
Succop Nature Park, a prime trail-walking and bird-watching spot spread over 50 acres near Butler, will become even more eco-friendly as it transitions away from fossil fuels this year. The Audubon Society-owned property along West Airport Road in Penn Township, Butler County, will use solar panels to produce 100% of...
Hills Snack Bar food trailer to debut in Beaver County
Jason Powell recalled shopping at Hills in Green Garden Plaza in Aliquippa, Beaver County — the soft pretzels, popcorn, nachos and Icee drinks were always a treat. Now, he’s bringing those memories back to life with the Hills Snack Bar. It’s a food trailer that will officially open at noon...
Trib, WTAE announce partnership to strengthen local news
TribLIVE.com and WTAE announced a new content partnership Wednesday that will deliver enhanced coverage of local news to viewers and readers in Western Pennsylvania. The news partnership brings together two of Pittsburgh’s most trusted, reliable news brands to enable great journalism on issues that matter to the region, leaders of...
Morning Roundup: Risk of severe weather rising into Thursday
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Wednesday, July 12: Severe weather risk forecast Thursday The likelihood of severe weather will increase around the Western Pennsylvania area from Wednesday into Thursday, according to the National Weather Service in Pittsburgh. Forecasters say there is a marginal risk...
Don’t touch the thermostat: Experts advise against cranking down AC during high heat
When it’s hot outside, the instinct of some is to lower the temperature on the household thermostat. But local HVAC repair experts advise against dropping the settings too low. “Air conditioning controls humidity, not temperature,” said David Demilio, owner of Demilio Heating and Cooling in South Greensburg. “In the long...
Eat’n Park’s grilled stickies are back
Following a supply chain disruption earlier this year, Eat’n Park’s grilled stickies are back thanks to a new partnership with 5 Generation Bakers in McKees Rocks. Back in March, the company said that the sweet treat was “no longer available after the closure of a bakery partner,” which was Byrnes...
Central Pa. Festival of the Arts set to take over State College
With more than 300 juried sidewalk artist booths, a juried exhibition, multiple activity stations, eight entertainment stages, six locations to buy food and thousands of people milling about, the Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts is a lot to take in. This year, organizers are making it easier for attendees...
Clinic for students interested in running set at Robert Morris sports center
P3R, the self-proclaimed engine behind Pittsburgh’s favorite races and runs will present a running clinic at the Robert Morris University Island Sports Center. P3R is partnering with UPMC to provide UPMC Sports Medicine Running Clinic: Empowering the Teenage Athlete on July 27 and 28 at the P3R Track and Field...
Morning Roundup: Police say driver pulled gun in road rage on Turnpike in Hempfield
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Tuesday, July 11: Police: Gun pulled in road rage on turnpike in Hempfield Pennsylvania State Police said a person was arrested after a road rage incident in which a gun was pulled on the turnpike in Hempfield. In a...
Greek Orthodox regional center will serve as community, administrative space when finished
Local Greek Orthodox churches will soon have a new home for their regional administrative staff that will double as a center of community. The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Pittsburgh, a regional district that encompasses Greek Orthodox churches in most of Western and Central Pennsylvania and parts of Ohio and West...
Morning Roundup: Medics answer 37 calls during Ed Sheeran’s Pittsburgh concert
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Monday, July 10: Medics answer 37 calls during Ed Sheeran’s Pittsburgh concert Two people suffering cardiac arrest were among just over three dozen medical calls authorities answered during Ed Sheeran’s concert Saturday at Acrisure Stadium. According to Pittsburgh Public...
2 children killed in Beaver County shootings
Two children are dead after weekend shootings in Beaver County. According to Pennsylvania State Police, a 15-year-old boy died after being shot shortly after 11 p.m. Saturday in the area of Knoll and Main streets in Aliquippa. He has been identified as Dahvea Sparrow, Tribune-Review news partner WPXI reported. Anyone...
Galimard Pittsburgh allows customers to create their own perfume
Grace Keibler was handed a bottle of perfume with the name on the label reading “Will you marry me?” She turned around to find her boyfriend, Rob Gainor, down on one knee. She smiled and said “Yes.” The fragrance was created specifically by Keibler at Galimard Pittsburgh in Dormont, a...
Route 30, Route 22 lane restrictions, Cook Township road closure to begin Monday
Various PennDOT road projects beginning Monday are set to trigger nighttime single-lane restrictions on sections of Route 30 in Westmoreland and Allegheny counties and on Route 22 in Murrysville, as well as closure of part of Four Mile Run Road in Cook Township. • Lane restrictions will be in place...
Pennsylvania under statewide drought watch
The entire state of Pennsylvania is now under a drought watch as of Friday afternoon, according to the state Department of Environmental Protection. The department issued the watch after a meeting of the Commonwealth Drought Task Force. A drought watch is the lowest and least severe of three possible types...
Family, friends of Indiana County man fatally shot by police seek answers
An Indiana County man fatally shot by state police after a miles-long car chase was developmentally disabled and possibly suffering from mental illness, his mother and friends told the Tribune-Review on Friday. John Vincent Dye, 51, of Homer City, “was a slow learner and I guess he had a little...
Star Lake urges arriving early for Eric Church’s Outsiders Revival Tour
Eric Church’s 27-date Outsiders Revival Tour will land at The Pavilion at Star Lake on Saturday. The Washington County venue is advising fans to arrive early, as they are expecting a large crowd with heavy traffic. “We encourage carpooling and ride-share services, where possible, to cut down on delays and...
Morning roundup: Mars man jailed after allegedly soliciting sex from group posing as minors
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Friday, July 7: Mars man accused of soliciting sex from minors A Mars man has been charged with trying to solicit sex from two decoys posing as teenage girls. Adams Township police charged Dale Wahl Pine, 61, with permitting...
Man wanted for assault of girl in Indiana County
State police are seeking a man accused of indecent assault of a girl in Indiana County. A warrant has been issued for Mark Allen Juart, 36, who last had an Indiana address. He is charged with a felony count of indecent assault of a girl under age 13 at a...
Powerball jackpot rises to $590 million
The Powerball jackpot has increased to $590 million for this Saturday’s drawing. It has a cash value of $304.8 million. The jackpot rose from $557 million after no one matched all six numbers during Wednesday’s drawing. The last Powerball jackpot was won by an Auburn, Wash., resident on March 3...
AAA clinics feature Yellow Dot emergency program for motorists
AAA East Central is hosting a series of area clinics to help motorists enroll in a program that provides potentially life-saving information to first responders arriving at a vehicle wreck. The Yellow Dot program provides vital information about motorists who may not be in a condition to communicate with emergency...
‘Orange’ air quality alert issued, sensitive groups warned
An air quality alert has been issued for Southwestern Pennsylvania on Wednesday. The state Department of Environmental Protection issued a “code orange” alert covering Armstrong, Allegheny, Beaver, Butler, Fayette, Washington and Westmoreland counties that will be in effect until 4 p.m. An orange alert means that air pollution concentrations in...
Sheetz celebrating Independence Day with gas priced at $1.776
Anyone who knows what year the Declaration of Independence was signed also will know the price of gasoline at Sheetz on Tuesday. The Altoona-based convenience store chain announced Monday that it will reduce its gas prices to $1.776 per gallon to celebrate Independence Day. The promotion will start at 12:01...
Fleeing suspect fatally shot by state trooper after chase in Indiana County
A Pennsylvania State Police trooper shot and killed a Center Township man following a miles-long car chase through Indiana County Sunday night, state police said in a press statement. At about 11:55 p.m., police said the trooper initiated a traffic stop near Yankeetown and Lockard avenues in Center Township, Indiana...
Officer-involved shooting leaves 1 person dead in Ligonier Township
A Ligonier Valley police officer shot and killed an unidentified man Sunday at a township residence, authorities said. Police responded to a Gravel Hill Road home about 3:50 p.m., which led to the shooting, Westmoreland County District Attorney Nicole W. Ziccarelli said in a news release. She did not elaborate...
