Western PA Local News category, Page 1315
Washington County DA shuts down Finleyville bar, citing ‘drug nuisance activity’
A longstanding neighborhood tavern in Washington County has been shut down by authorities after being labeled a “nuisance” bar. Police taped a sign to the front door of Bob’s Tavern on Friday, alerting customers of a temporary injunction filed on behalf of Washington County District Attorney Jason Walsh, according to...
Former Hempfield grocery store set to become entertainment venue
Brothers Bobby and Chris Hogue are in the middle of designing a new entertainment venue at a former Hempfield grocery store, but they already know there’s nothing quite like it in the region. 814 Lanes & Games is set to open next year at the former Shop ’n Save building...
Penn-Trafford couple complete length of Appalachian Trail
After three years of working straight out of college and navigating the worst of a pandemic, Alex McCafferty felt it was time to walk away. Well, to hike away, at least, and pursue a dream in the process. He took a break from work and after his girlfriend, Amy Bowser,...
Westmoreland Heritage Trail officials working to close ‘middle gap’
Officials for the Westmoreland Heritage Trail are working to find a way around — or underneath as it turns out — Route 66 as they work to close a 4-mile middle gap that will create an uninterrupted hiking and biking path from Trafford to Saltsburg. While acquiring land and easements...
Hempfield residents can weigh in on comprehensive plan
Hempfield residents will have chances this month to voice their opinions on the township’s future and on possible projects slated for Hempfield Park. Three public input meetings are scheduled in October where township officials will collect comments on the comprehensive plan, which has not been updated in 15 years. The...
Harrison mulls hiring consultant to guide township in manager search
The Harrison commissioners might seek outside help to hire the township’s next manager. Chairman Gary Meanor said the board is discussing the need for a consultant to guide the process. “We have a job description but would like an outside agency to help with reviewing it along with recommendations on...
Belt makers among longest tenured vendors at Fort Ligonier Days
For more than four decades, Maureen and Fred Light watched the crowds grow as Fort Ligonier Days blossomed from a small-town fall street festival to a weekend event that draws tens of thousands of visitors. Under sun-drenched skies with red and brown leaves drifting down from the trees, the Lights...
Fire-damaged New Kensington building meets wrecking ball
A building in Downtown New Kensington that was heavily damaged during a fatal fire in March is finally coming down. The three-story commercial building in the 500 block of Fourth Avenue was damaged when flames spread to it from a duplex home next door that caught fire March 6. Angel...
Downtown Greensburg businesses to offer pie samples, display scarecrow contest entries
Visitors to Greensburg will be able to indulge their sweet tooths while browsing in downtown shops during an inaugural Harvest Pie Walk organized by the Greensburg Business and Professional Association. “We’re looking forward to a fun event,” said Amy Beeghly, president of the association. “People can walk their pie off...
Ball fields in Harrison get spruced up thanks to township, ATI and Western PA Conservancy
Youth baseball and softball fields on Highlands School District property are being spruced up with more than a dozen trees this month through a project with the Western PA Conservancy. The planting project in Harrison also includes five trees on Broadview Boulevard and six along Federal Street in the township’s...
The Stroller, Oct. 15, 2022: 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 a week in advance to vndnews@triblive.com or The Stroller, 210 Wood St., Tarentum PA 15084. Please include a daytime telephone number. Masquerade ball planned Oct. 29 in Leechburg Leechburg Area Community Association...
Latrobe chamber to honor 2022 difference makers at annual dinner
Every year, the Greater Latrobe-Laurel Valley Chamber of Commerce looks forward to its annual dinner and awards ceremony, according to Chamber President and CEO Briana Tomack. This year is no different. The chamber will host its 77th annual event on Monday, Oct. 24 at Saint Vincent College’s Fred Rogers Institute....
New Kensington police say Arnold woman dropped infant on head
New Kensington police arrested an Arnold woman after, they say, she admitted to dropping an infant on his head. Police charged Kendrianna Floree Neville, 27, with endangering the welfare of children, reckless endangerment, aggravated assault and public drunkenness. According to a police affidavit, officers responded to the area of 11th...
In brief: news from Sharpsburg, Fox Chapel and more
Ketchup City Creative is hosting a showing of architectural illustrations by graphic artist Shane Henderson on Oct. 21 from 6-9 p.m. and Oct. 22 from 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. The show will feature 21 framed prints done by Henderson all focused on the architecture of Pittsburgh. Ketchup City Creative is...
Historian Tom Powers tapped to author Blawnox centennial book
When the village of Hoboken — current-day Blawnox — was first laid out in the late 1860s, it was created to support the contractors, and later the employees, of the now-gone Allegheny County Workhouse in neighboring O’Hara. “When Hoboken was first laid out, it was just another land deal,” historian...
Deer management season under way in Franklin Park, McCandless and Ross
The deer management season is under way in Franklin Park, McCandless and Ross townships, according to Mike Clinebell, an owner and operator of Suburban Whitetail Management. Suburban Whitetail Management of Wexford provides bow hunting programs to manage deer populations in those communities, according to Michael Clinebell, co-owner of the company....
Shell Pipeline Co., contractor fined $670K for repeated chemical releases
The Shell Pipeline Co. and a contractor will pay $670,000 for violations that released chemicals into local waterways, including the Ohio River. The state Department of Environmental Protection, Shell and its contractor, Minnesota Limited, agreed to the settlement. The DEP said in a release that 67 inspections showed repeated violations...
Fort Ligonier Days marches on as ‘go-to’ fall event for many families
Fort Ligonier Days is a homecoming for many who visit or participate in the annual festival — whether or not they grew up in the Ligonier area. Members of Joyce Mowery’s family have been coming to the event for about three decades. “This is kind of a tradition,” said the...
Mt. Pleasant man sentenced for sexual assault of girls
A Mt. Pleasant man will serve 22 to 50 years in prison after he was convicted of the sexual assault of two girls. Kenneth R. Daniels II, 42, also must comply with all state sex offender conditions after a Friday sentencing by Common Pleas Judge Scott Mears. Daniels was charged...
FSHD Society Western Pa. chapter gets ready to ‘Drum & Roll’
Members of the FSHD Society Western Pennsylvania chapter are getting ready to rock ‘n roll for the second annual Drum & Roll to Cure FSHD event. Set for 4 to 6 p.m. Nov. 5 at the Andrew Carnegie Free Library and Music Hall in Carnegie, the event will feature African...
National Labor Relations Board issues unfair labor complaint against Braeburn Alloy Steel
The National Labor Relations Board issued a complaint Friday against Braeburn Alloy Steel in Lower Burrell for breaking the National Labor Relations Act by not recognizing the collective bargaining unit represented by the United Steelworkers. The union, which represents about 30 workers, filed unfair labor practice complaints with NLRB in...
What happens if former state Rep. Tony DeLuca wins his election race posthumously?
State Rep. Tony DeLuca’s name will remain on the Nov. 8 ballot despite his death Sunday after a brief battle with lymphoma. The late DeLuca, a Democrat from Penn Hills who was the longest-serving member of the state House, is matched up against Queonia “Zarah” Livingston of the Green Party....
Trib takes home 8 awards from Society of Professional Journalists
The Tribune-Review won eight awards from the Pennsylvania chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists for work published in 2021. The awards were presented this week at the Keystone News Conference in Harrisburg. The awards recognize excellence in written, audio and video journalism across the state. In the Spotlight category,...
New Florence man granted bail on police assault charges, detained on prior case
A former New Florence man accused of assaulting a police officer at his home last year was granted bond Friday, but he remains in jail on a parole detainer pending a hearing later this month. Common Pleas Judge Meagan Bilik-DeFazio granted Ray A. Shetler Jr.’s motion for nominal bond, set...
PennDOT job fair near Donegal seeks to fill posts in Westmoreland, 3 other counties
PennDOT will hold a job fair Tuesday near Donegal for those interested in applying for open positions in Westmoreland and three other counties. The event is set for 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Pennsylvania Turnpike stockpile at 183 Claypike Road, Acme, which is located in Mt. Pleasant Township....
