Western PA Local News category, Page 1138
Candidate for Allegheny County’s top elected office calls for stricter campaign finance laws
Allegheny County has no campaign finance limitation, but one candidate for county executive is proposing a change. Former Allegheny County Councilman Dave Fawcett, a Democrat from Oakmont who is seeking the county’s top elected office, said Friday that he would support more stringent and rigorous campaign finance regulations if elected....
TSA finds 2 handguns at Pittsburgh airport checkpoint
Transportation Security Administration officers stopped two Pennsylvania residents — one of them an employee — from bringing guns through the security checkpoint at Pittsburgh International Airport over the weekend. On Saturday, the airport employee, whom the TSA did not name, was caught with a 9 mm handgun loaded with 10...
Police: Hempfield man beat woman, stole her car after she refused to take him to work
A woman was hospitalized Friday after state police said a Hempfield man beat her, according to court papers. Troopers said the woman had three broken teeth and severe injuries to her mouth and face. Richard J. Lantzy, 22, was being held without bail at the Westmoreland County Prison in connection...
Strands of community: Fiber arts fans find friendship, fulfillment in crafting
When Toni Ritchey-Ridella first attended a large Pittsburgh-area fiber arts show in 2008, she found herself awestruck. “I walked in for the first time, and my mouth was open, I thought, where do you start?” she said. “There are so many different yarns, so many different bases. Everything mostly is...
Police accuse Greensburg woman of bruising 9-month-old
A Greensburg woman spent the weekend in jail on police accusations that she caused several bruises found on a 9-month-old boy. City police said the child had a few bruises on his forehead upon examination at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. Anastasia Grigoryeva, 21, was arraigned Friday on charges of...
Greensburg Salem consultant tackles truancy; survey notes concern for bullying, substance abuse
Greensburg Salem School District is using a consultant to curb high school truancy. School officials also release results of a survey of families that revealed mixed feelings from parents about the district. Statistics indicate just under 76% of students at the high school had regular attendance during the 2021-22 school...
Peoples pays city $351K to repave Greensburg streets after gas line work
Greensburg’s public works department will take charge of repaving portions of 15 streets this spring and summer after Peoples completes work on its natural gas utility lines. Peoples is paying the city $351,782 for the paving work under an agreement approved this month. “It lets us pave the streets instead...
Spartan Community Center of Hazelwood turns former elementary school into community hub
A building that formerly housed a Catholic elementary school in Pittsburgh’s Hazelwood neighborhood now serves as a community hub. Formerly St. Stephen elementary school, the building now belongs to Spartan Community Center of Hazelwood, a nonprofit that rents out space to other nonprofits, entrepreneurs and community groups. St. Stephen School...
$3M scratch-off lottery ticket sold at Monroeville Sheetz
A Monroeville convenience store is getting a $10,000 bonus after Pennsylvania Lottery officials said it sold a scratch-off ticket that won $3 million. The winning ticket, sold at the Mosside Boulevard Sheetz, was the top prize in a $30 Snow Bank game. The person with the winning ticket claimed the...
New Kensington police say Ohio woman had nearly 2 ounces of meth in van stopped for driving without lights
New Kensington police accused an Ohio woman of selling drugs after nearly 2 ounces of crystal meth as well as heroin and packaging material were found during a traffic stop, according to authorities. Kallin Delray Stewart, 34, of East Canton was charged with a felony count of possession of drugs...
Man taken to hospital by helicopter after being struck by tree in Allegheny Township
A man was transported to a hospital by medical helicopter for treatment Monday morning after he was hit in the head by a tree that was being cut down in a heavily wooded area of Allegheny Township, according to authorities. Emergency responders were dispatched about 9:30 a.m. to the 1500...
Outreach into community an important mission for churches, Presbyterian pastor says
A small Rostraver church just outside North Belle Vernon celebrated its connection to the community Sunday — “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood Church” — and its mission to increasingly become part of its neighborhood. “The neighborhood is a wonderful community on the edge of three communities in three different...
First day of spring will see temps climb after chilly weekend
Those flowers and plants that have started sprouting will be able to get to work this week as temperatures will be back around the seasonal average. It’s just in time, too — Monday is the first day of spring. The spring equinox will officially begin at 5:24 p.m. National Weather...
Man wanted in Ohio faces drug, gun charges after traffic stop in Irwin
A traffic stop in Irwin last week resulted in state police finding multiple firearms, drugs and a man who was wanted in Ohio, according to troopers. Justin D. Grandison, 32, of White Oak was being held at the Westmoreland County Prison without bail. Police said they conducted a traffic stop...
Murrysville Medic One officials hope for strong response to subscription drive
Murrysville Medic One staff members responded to more than 15,000 calls in 2022, an average of more than 40 a day. To continue that level of service, they are hoping for a good response to their annual fundraising drive. “Many residents believe in a mistaken way that they may never...
New Kensington-Arnold introducing NoRILLA mixed-reality system to elementary schoolsVideo
A mixed-reality system is promising to shake up STEM education for New Kensington-Arnold elementary students. Through a partnership with Carnegie Mellon University, the district has obtained four NoRILLA tables. Two will be kept at H.D. Berkey Elementary, while Martin and Roy A. Hunt will have one each. The name stands...
Hampton area happenings, week of March 20, 2023
‘Egg My Yard’ The second annual “Egg My Yard” fundraiser for Hampton boys lacrosse is scheduled for April. Team members will hide candy-filled eggs in front yards, along with letters from the Easter Bunny to be posted on front doors for Eastern morning. Order by April 3 for delivery (Hampton...
Monroeville area happenings, week of March 20, 2023
Farm market moving The Monroeville Lions Farmer’s Market is moving to the Monroeville Mall parking lot between Dick’s Sporting Goods and Best Buy. It will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays from May 13 through Nov. 18. The previous location was Monroeville Community Park West, where traffic and...
The Stroller, March 20, 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. St. Joseph HS to honor alumni St. Joseph High School, Natrona...
Police investigating after human remains found in wooded area of Lincoln-Lemington-Belmar neighborhood
Pittsburgh police responded to an emergency call just before 2:15 p.m. Sunday for a possible human skull found by hunters in a wooded area of the Lincoln-Lemington-Belmar neighborhood. According to a post on the public safety blotter, detectives were dispatched to the 1200 block of Washington Boulevard for further investigation....
Chartiers Valley community experiences what ‘makes CV worth celebrating’
Meet Ankle Biter, the industrial-sized robot built by a group of Chartiers Valley High School students. Its name comes from the mechanical grips installed near its base, which may be good for grabbing lower parts of legs but are solely are for the purpose of picking up objects and releasing...
Route 51 lane restrictions to begin Monday in Robinson Township
Commuters relying on Route 51 to get where they’re going likely will need to add more time to the drive starting Monday, weather permitting. Single-lane restrictions will be in place in both directions on Route 51 between the northbound and southbound on-ramps at the I-79 Coraopolis/McKees Rocks interchange from 7...
Registration open for annual Race for Grace cancer fundraiser
The organizers of a 5K race and walk in memory of a North Huntingdon youngster who lost her life to brain cancer 15 years ago hope this year’s event April 22 will raise $165,000 to support research and families facing cancer. The Race for Grace, held at Norwin High School...
Scenes from the Valley: Images captured in the Alle-Kiski Valley from March 9-15
Here is a weekly look at recent images captured throughout the Alle-Kiski Valley. From major news events to routine gatherings, the Tribune-Review’s “Scenes from the Valley” photo package brings to life activities and moments happening in your backyard. To have a photo considered as a “Scenes from the Valley” candidate,...
Boy Scouts earn Eagle rank with projects in Bethel Park, Upper St. Clair
Thanks to the efforts of four Boy Scouts, institutions in Bethel Park and Upper St. Clair have received upgrades and new amenities. Projects organized by Troop 4 members Teddy Allison, Cavan Gable, David Lusk and Jack Miller helped them earn the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest achievement attainable in...
