Western PA Local News category, Page 1363
Derry man jailed after police chase
A Derry man remained at the Indiana County Jail after state police said he led them on a chase on Route 22 in Indiana County last week. Johnathon A. Checca, 33, is charged with fleeing from police and 28 summary traffic violations, including driving without a license. Troopers said they...
‘Justice and Recovery’ to be addressed at Unity in the Community event in Greensburg
A Unity in the Community event slated Friday in Greensburg will promote “justice and recovery.” Those attending from 4 to 7 p.m. at the YWCA, at 424 N. Main St., will have the opportunity to learn about resources available in Westmoreland County from community leaders and organizations. Organizer and Greensburg...
Crafton woman on road to recovery after Myrtle Beach shark attack
Karren Sites was enjoying her first full day of vacation on Myrtle Beach with her family on Aug. 15 when the unthinkable occurred. “I was in the water, maybe up to my hips,” Sites, 55, of Crafton told the Tribune-Review on Wednesday. “I felt a sharp, intense pain on my...
Walk for suicide awareness set for Saturday at Twin Lakes Park
Laurie Barnett Levine doesn’t know what to make of the early registration numbers ahead of this weekend’s 16th annual Ray of Hope suicide awareness walk at Twin Lakes Park. “The number of people who are attending is going up. We’re not sure if that’s a good thing or a bad...
The Stroller, Sept. 8, 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. Buffalo Creek Watershed Festival set Saturday The Buffalo Creek Watershed Festival will...
Norwin grad could head National Archives at critical time
A Norwin graduate is in line to oversee the National Archives. Colleen Joy Shogan, a North Huntingdon native and 1993 Norwin High School graduate, was nominated last month to become the Archivist of the United States. Shogan awaits confirmation by the Senate to become chief administrator of the National Archives...
Students star in daily video announcements at Kiski Area Upper Elementary
Morning announcements rule the school at Kiski Area Upper Elementary in Washington Township. Forget the usual, no-frills audio announcements broadcast at most schools. At Kiski Area Upper Elementary (KAUE), a morning video featuring multiple segments, colorful graphics, props and music kicks off each school day with a creative welcome, delivered...
Litigation regarding proposed Quaker Valley High School continues in Allegheny County Court
Attorneys for and against a proposed Quaker Valley High School in Leet will plead their case before an Allegheny County Court judge in October. Kathy Lederman, law clerk for Court of Common Pleas Senior Judge Joseph James, confirmed all parties involved filed briefs Aug. 29. The legal battle surrounds the...
Sharpsburg officials hire new manager, public works foreman
Christine DeRunk of Shaler and Joel Carmody of Aspinwall were recently hired as Sharpsburg borough manager and public works foreman, respectively. DeRunk starts her new job Sept. 19. Interim Manager Jason Dailey is expected to help with the transition for at least a few weeks and possibly through October to...
Borough secretary, 2 council members resign in Verona
Verona is going through a transition period following the unexpected resignations this past week of three members of the borough’s management team and council. At its Aug. 30 meeting, Verona council accepted the resignation of borough secretary Christine DeRunk, effective Sept. 9. DeRunk came aboard in August 2021 and had...
Loaded gun, reported stolen, found near Allderdice High School
Pittsburgh police took custody of a loaded handgun found Wednesday on private property near Allderdice High School in the city’s Squirrel Hill neighborhood. The gun was discovered by Pittsburgh Public School Police in a Nike shoulder bag. It was under a blue grocery bag on a driveway in the 2000...
Verona Community Day returns Sept. 24
On Sept. 24, the Verona Community Group will present the second annual Verona Community Picnic, to take place at Cribbs Field on Second Street from 2 to 6 p.m. The day will feature a wide array of family-friendly activities, but the cornerstone will be the food, with the community group...
Pittsburgh police: Taxi driver robbed in Hazelwood
Pittsburgh police are seeking information about the robbery of a taxi driver on Wednesday afternoon in the city’s Hazelwood neighborhood. Police were called the 200 block of Winston Road shortly before 5 p.m. for a report of a strong-arm robbery. They said a juvenile had hired a taxi/ride-hail driver on...
Monroeville Jazz Fest brings community together
On Sept. 3, area residents enjoyed music, food and nature at the 19th annual Monroeville Jazz Fest. The Monroeville Foundation hosted the concert outside at the Tall Trees Amphitheater. “I really enjoy this,” said Ernie Groover, Monroeville Foundation president. “This is a great venue, a great event. We have a...
Fire Ops 101: State lawmakers learn firefighting firsthand during program in McCandless
Technically, they’re piston-rod hydraulic tools used for prying. But mostly everyone knows them as the Jaws of Life. Whatever you want to call the devices, numerous Pennsylvania lawmakers and their associates had the opportunity to give them a try on what remained of some old cars in a simulation of...
State police charge former Freeport councilman, EMS treasurer with theft of nearly $100,000
State police have charged a former Freeport councilman and Freeport ambulance service treasurer with the misappropriation of nearly $100,000 over a four-year period. Justin G. DeAngelis, 41, who is listed with a Jeannette address according to court records, was charged Tuesday with theft by unlawful taking, theft by deception and...
Pine-Richland officials taking ‘appropriate next steps’ to address racist Homecoming sign
Pine-Richland School District officials say that they are taking the “appropriate next steps” to address a picture of a high school student holding a racist sign. In a Snapchat screenshot making rounds on social media, a high school boy holds a Homecoming promposal sign that reads, “If I was black...
Man gets life in North Braddock shooting death of 85-year-old
A Swissvale man will spend the rest of his life in prison after being sentenced on Wednesday for first-degree murder in the shooting death of an 85-year-old man. Courde Day, 23, was found guilty by a jury in June for killing James Dent Jr. Day was sentenced by Allegheny County...
Shaler police investigating spectator/player incident after Hampton-Shaler game
The Shaler Township Police Department is trying to determine what led up to an alleged physical confrontation between a spectator and a Hampton Township High School football player after last Friday’s Hampton-Shaler football game at Shaler’s Titan Stadium. Shaler Police issued a statement saying that they are investigating the disturbance,...
Man convicted in 2015 Munhall homicide argues conviction should be tossed on double jeopardy grounds
The defense attorney for a man convicted of third-degree murder following a second trial argued Wednesday that the conviction should be thrown out because the prosecution either purposely caused a mistrial or was reckless in its preparation of the case. Carlos Harris, 28, of Arlington, was found guilty following his...
‘I hate me,’ Wilkinsburg man says before sentencing in stabbing death of cousin
Brandy Franklin sat on the witness stand, staring at her nephew across the room. Emmanual Jones had pleaded guilty in June to third-degree murder for killing her oldest son. As she began her victim-impact statement, Franklin spoke softly. “Eman, can you look at me?” she asked him. He did. “I...
2 Penn Hills Charter School of Entrepreneurship administrators receive awards
Two Penn Hills Charter School of Entrepreneurship administrators received awards recognizing their efforts to improve the school and its quality of education. PHCSE’s newest principal, Jessica Zuk, received the 2022 George Award for Outstanding Coordinator Leader from the international education organization MicroSociety Inc. The award recognizes her time as a...
Sewickley Academy students go back to school
Sewickley Academy welcomed students back to school on Sept. 1. “The first day of school was filled with high energy, warmth, and lots of smiles,” said associate head of school Chris Anderson. “Our community was thrilled to be reunited, and our teachers dedicated time for students to get to know...
Duquesne law school renamed after $50M gift from Thomas R. Kline
Duquesne University is renaming its law school after one of its most prestigious alumni, who recently donated the largest gift in the school’s history — $50 million. The Duquesne School of Law has been renamed to the Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University. Kline, a Philadelphia lawyer,...
Pittsburgh Regional Transit commits to zero-emission bus fleet
The Pittsburgh region’s largest public transit provider announced Wednesday that it wants to transition its entire fleet of buses to zero-emission vehicles in the coming two decades. Pittsburgh Regional Transit CEO Katharine Kelleman said the agency’s goal is to have the entire bus fleet be zero-emission vehicles, either electric or...
