Western PA Local News category, Page 1353
Greensburg Salem School Board solicits proposals for facilities study
Greensburg Salem School Board took a first step this week toward a districtwide building feasibility study, voting 6-3 to seek proposals from prospective consultants. If one is approved, the consultant also could help manage the district’s capital projects over multiple years. Superintendent Ken Bissell noted it’s been at least three...
Monroeville cruiser damaged responding to crash
A Monroeville police car was towed from the scene of a one-car crash early Friday after being damaged by resulting debris. Monroeville Police Chief Doug Cole said no one was injured at about 12:45 a.m. when the car crashed into a utility pole in the 4600 block of William Penn...
5 things to do in Westmoreland County: Sept. 16-18
Fall festival Opening ceremonies for the Penn Township Fall Festival will be at 5:30 p.m. Friday at the Penn Township Municipal Park in Harrison City. The festival continues through the weekend, with Saturday highlights including a parade at 10:30 a.m. and Zambelli fireworks at 9:30 p.m. A community worship service...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Sept. 16-18
It will be a festive weekend around the ‘Burgh, with celebrations of beer, music, the outdoors and diversity in the arts. He’s still standing Elton John brings his “Farewell Yellow Brick Road: The Final Tour” back to Pittsburgh for a show beginning at 8 p.m. Friday at PNC Park on...
Plarn sleeping mat workshop, Oktoberfest dinner and more at Sewickley area places of worship
Antioch Baptist Church Antioch Baptist Church will hold its fall revival on Sept. 28-30 at 7:30 p.m. Evangelist Roberta G. Watkins of Deliverance Temple Ministries in Aliquippa will be the guest speaker. For details, call 412-741-7688 or email antiochfwbaptist@comcast.net. Antioch Baptist Church is located at 332 Elizabeth St. in Sewickley....
Comedian Craig Ferguson returns to Homestead for Carnegie Music Hall showVideo
Right about now, it seems we could all use a good laugh — and who better to coax that out of us than Craig Ferguson? The comedian with the heavy Scottish accent delighted late-night television audiences for a decade as host of CBS’s “Late, Late Show” and earned a loyal...
The Stroller, Sept. 16, 2022: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Publicize your 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. Project SEED accepting donations to feed local children New Kensington-Arnold Project SEED...
South Huntingdon church predates America, will mark 250th anniversary
In rural South Huntingdon, a large stone block under the roof eaves at Sewickley Presbyterian Church bears the date 1832. The stone marks when the building was constructed, and it was plenty long ago — but the church itself was already 60 years old by that time, formed just a...
Greensburg woman sentenced for rape of 5-year-old boy
A Greensburg woman was ordered to serve up to 110 years in prison for the repeated rapes of a 5-year-old boy. Westmoreland County Common Pleas Judge Christopher Feliciani imposed a series of consecutive sentences against Corby Jo Kinzey on Thursday, but fell short of the maximum penalty of 534 years...
Crusin’ at the Farina Memorial Car Cruise in McCandless
The Farina Foundation hosted the annual Frank J. Farina Jr. Memorial Car Cruise on Sept. 10 at the North Allegheny Intermediate School. The late Farina was chairman of the music department and band director at North Allegheny for 26 years. The car cruise accepted donations of instruments to be used...
2nd medical marijuana dispensary opens in New Kensington
Obtaining medical marijuana just got more convenient in the Alle-Kiski Valley, with the opening of another dispensary in New Kensington. Zen Leaf medical cannabis dispensary opened Friday at 215 Tarentum Bridge Road, in the former Papa John’s Pizza location. “It’s been great. A strong start,” said Joseph Kuches, Zen Leaf...
News from North Allegheny schools
The North Allegheny School District among the districts organizing the North Pittsburgh College Fair from 6-8 p.m. on Oct. 10. More than 120 colleges, universities and trade schools will participate. High school students and their parents will have the chance to meet with representatives from each school to learn more...
Murrysville planners look at proposal for second fracking well
Murrysville planning commissioners will consider a recommendation for the second Olympus Energy fracking well in the municipality. Canonsburg-based Olympus is seeking to build the Hermes unconventional gas drilling well on a 147-acre property just southwest of the Rolling Fields Golf Club, on the 5000 block of Logan Ferry Road. The...
Natrona Heights woman, 80, struck by vehicle in Tarentum, condition unknown
A Natrona Heights woman was taken to a hospital in stable condition Thursday night after being struck by a vehicle in Tarentum. The 80-year-old woman was transported to Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, according to Tarentum police. Police did not release her name. Police said the woman was in a...
Public invited to honor loved ones for Monarch Hospice memorial walk on Saturday in Lower Burrell
Monarch Hospice is sponsoring its third annual Memorial Walk and Celebration of Life on Saturday. The public is invited to Kotecki Park in Lower Burrell to honor their lost ones. For years, the annual memorial service was held in a church to honor seriously ill patients and other loved ones...
Sewickley Township farm earns conservation award thanks to management practices
The Lash family of Sewickley Township knows a few things about keeping a farm going. They’ve kept their family farm running for more than two centuries and recently were named Conservation Farmers of the Year by the Westmoreland Conservation District. Once a dairy operation, the Lashes have had to make...
Former State Rep. Jeff Pyle dies; legacy lives on with community college branch in Ford City
Former State Rep. Jeff Pyle, 57, died on Wednesday in Ford City after a long battle with cancer. A Ford City resident, Pyle was a former nine-term Republican state representative, Ford City mayor, and Ford City teacher. He is survived by his wife, Michele Pyle, and two daughters. Pyle battled...
Florida businessman admits to role in $100M health care fraud scheme
A Florida businessman involved in nearly $100 million of health care fraud pleaded guilty Thursday in federal court in Pittsburgh. Daniel Hurt, 58, of Fort Lauderdale, pleaded guilty in three separate cases before U.S. District Judge W. Scott Hardy to charges of conspiracy to commit health care fraud and conspiracy...
Labrador retriever pup, Charlie, could be new staffer at Highlands Middle School
The Highlands Middle School in Harrison could have a new administrative staffer by next week — one with four legs and a wet nose. The school board is considering a proposal for a district therapy dog named Charlie, a 5-month-old Labrador retriever. Charlie belongs to Principal Becky Bragan. “The goal...
Plum Distinguished Alumni Committee honors 2020 inductees
Because of the covid-19 pandemic, the Plum Distinguished Alumni Committee made the decision to postpone the induction banquet for the Class of 2020. The committee, which recognizes select Plum High School graduates for their exemplary accomplishments, announces that the inductees will be honored at a banquet on Oct. 6 at...
Mt. Pleasant man accused of another assault of nurse at jail
A man being held at the Westmoreland County Prison was arraigned Thursday for assaulting a nurse at the jail, the second accused incident in as many weeks involving a nurse, according to court papers. Joe Paul Biller, 37, of Mt. Pleasant is charged with aggravated assault and simple assault. County...
Landowners to receive $5.5M to settle suit over oil, gas rights in Fayette County
About 60 Fayette County landowners who signed leases for oil and gas rights 14 years ago will receive a combined $5.5 million in a settlement reached with a drilling company. The settlement calls for Chief Exploration and Development, now known as Cyprus Exploration and Development, to pay the landowners for...
PennDOT announces drilling operations on Wexford Bayne Road
Drilling operations are expected to last on Route 910 — Wexford Road/ Wexford Bayne Road/Gibsonia Road — in Franklin Park and Pine, Richland, and Marshall townships through late September, PennDOT announced. Single-lane alternating traffic on Route 910 will occur weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. between I-79 and Hardt...
Monroeville Council’s rezoning approval paves way for funeral home
Monroeville council members on Sept. 13 approved the rezoning of a new business on Haymaker Road. Law Funeral Home intends to open a new location in Monroeville to answer the demands of their clients. In order to open this location, they needed to have the 4.5-four acre property rezoned from...
Hyde Park husband sentenced to up to 26 years in prison for wife’s death
Despite being convicted of her murder, Jeffrey Fondrk told a Westmoreland County judge Thursday that he misses his wife. “She was the world to me and I tried to take care of her the best I could. I regret her death and I miss her. She was a very good...
