Western PA Local News category, Page 1411
Charges filed against grandmother after baby revived with naloxone in McKees Rocks
An infant had to be revived with the overdose-reversal drug naloxone Sunday night in McKees Rocks, according to charges filed against the child’s grandmother. Robbie Boyer, the child’s grandmother, is charged with aggravated assault, child endangerment and drug violations. Police responded to the home on Fair Oaks Street about 8:45...
Hartwood worship service, other Hampton area events for week of Aug. 1, 2022
Worship service at Hartwood Acres Elfinwild, Parkwood and Hampton Presbyterian churches will partner to host a combined outdoor worship service at 10 a.m. Aug. 7 at the Hartwood Acres amphitheater, 4070 Middle Road, Hampton. The service will be led by the pastors of the participating churches. Hampton Presbyterian’s praise band...
In brief: Schlicht receives award, Women’s Club of Sewickley Valley meetings and more
Sewickley man receives Wealth Manager Award Peter F. Schlicht, vice president and financial advisor of a financial/private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC in Sewickley, has been named a recipient of the 2022 Five Star Wealth Manager award by Five Star Professional. The award goes to less than...
Crash closes portion of Route 837 in Dravosburg
A crash shut down part of Route 837 in Dravosburg early Monday while crews worked to clear the scene. Route 837, also known in the area as Clairton Dravosburg Road, was closed in both directions between McClure and Elizabeth streets in the Mon Valley borough. Tribune-Review news partner WPXI-TV reported...
Man fatally shot on Pittsburgh’s North Shore
Pittsburgh police responded early Monday to reports of a shooting on the city’s North Shore and found a male who had been shot twice. The man was transported by EMS to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. The Allegheny County Office of the Medical Examiner identified the...
When is a recession not a recession? Right now, say economists
You don’t have to tell Kevin McCallister there’s something wrong with the economy. “I’m just trying to stay under the radar as far as raising prices,” said McCallister, owner of Kevin’s Deli in Pittsburgh’s Oakland neighborhood. While businesses often raise prices every year, many small businesses have been raising prices...
In brief: Star parties, networking events and more in Pine, Richland area
Star parties Amateur Astronomers Association of Pittsburgh’s Star Parties start Aug. 5-6 at 8:30 p.m. at the Nicholas E. Wagman Observatory in Deer Lakes Regional Park. The hilltop will also be open the night of the Perseid Meteor Shower on Aug. 12, weather permitting. This is an opportunity for amateur...
The Stroller, Aug. 1, 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 15068. Please include a daytime telephone number. National Night Out set Wednesday in Northmoreland Park Northmoreland National Night Out...
Ospreys raising young atop crane along Monongahela River near Charleroi
Tarentum resident Jim Bonner, executive director of the local Audubon Society, has heard many bird stories. Over the years, he has fielded countless inquiries from the public to the Audubon Society of Southwestern Pennsylvania’s headquarters at Beechwood Farms in Fox Chapel. But there was something different about a recent call....
Tarentum woman’s digital marketing studio marks 4th anniversary with $10K grant
Katie Urich moved from the North Hills to Tarentum last year to grow her digital marketing studio. The self-described “old house nerd” bought a large Victorian home in East Tarentum and has settled nicely into the community, which she said is supportive of small businesses. A graduate of North Hills...
Seton Hill wrestler finds ‘overnight success’ in mobile car detailing business
John Meyers has come a long way as an entrepreneur since charging admission to a haunted house he crafted in a backyard shed as a kid. Now, the Seton Hill University redshirt sophomore wrestler owns and operates a mobile car detailing business, Super Mobile Detail. “I wanted to do something...
Bushy Run battle reenactment returns to Penn Township
For the first time in three years, there will be a full two-day reenactment on Aug. 6 and 7 of the Battle of Bushy Run. “Everyone’s very excited to be back,” said Liz Staab, facilitator for the Bushy Run Battlefield Museum & Visitor Center at the battlefield site along Route...
Faces of the Valley: Gilpin resident Betty Smail dedicated to lifelong volunteering
Betty Smail of Gilpin began giving back to her rural community at a young age. She hasn’t stopped. Smail was tasked with washing “bird dirt” off tombstones in St. Catherine’s Cemetery when she was a child. Now, at 70, she’s still volunteering throughout the Leechburg and Gilpin communities. “It meant...
Greensburg’s MB Bride supports military with annual gown giveaway
For brides, finding the perfect gown can be one of the most challenging — and expensive — steps in the wedding planning process. MB Bride in Greensburg made it easy and affordable for Lisa Denk of Jefferson Hills, through the annual Hug-A-Hero gown giveaway July 20. In less than two...
Main streets of Vandergrift transformed into a ‘Wonderland’ for this year’s artfest
Hundreds of people braved the rain and humid temperatures to take part in the 15th annual Vandergrift Artfest on Sunday. Grant and Washington avenues were packed with people, artists, vendors and costumed characters, as this year’s theme was “Wonderland” based on the magical story “Alice in Wonderland.” “We’ve settled into...
Sto-Rox teachers ratify 1-year contract extension
The Sto-Rox Education Association ratified a one-year contract extension through June 2023, according to president Carrie Palermo. The extension came after a pay freeze for the 2021-22 school year for 82 teachers and professional educators in the association. A potential strike was averted with the extension, Palermo said. “Our members...
Springdale to hold Second Saturdays event, community day in August
Springdale residents have a new communitywide event to look forward to as Springdale Council aims to increase summer fun in the town. The event, dubbed Second Saturdays, will be from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Aug. 13 along the 800 block of Lincoln Avenue. It will feature 30 vendors and...
Newly installed solar panels in West Leechburg to help save money for borough, taxpayers
The West Leechburg Borough Building has a new look after 32 solar panels were installed on its roof. Officials announced the new addition on Facebook. The post said the panels should offset electric use at the borough’s garage and pump station. “Electric companies will be able to buy back energy...
Parts of Pittsburgh’s Northside under precautionary boil water advisory
Several hundred households in Pittsburgh’s Northside are being asked to boil their water as a precaution after a water main break Saturday. Officials with the Pittsburgh Water & Sewer Authority said the break caused a loss in water pressure, which can result in bacterial contaminants entering the water. There were...
Out & About: Pirates legend Steve Blass shares memories at Excela Health gala
Ladies and gentlemen, “Elvis” was in the building on Saturday evening at Greensburg Country Club. The King — or a reasonable facsimile thereof — made a surprise return from the great beyond for the Las Vegas-style casino games that topped off Black Tie for Hearts, a benefit for the Excela...
Man killed in single-vehicle crash in North Huntingdon
A North Huntingdon man was killed Saturday night in a vehicle crash in the township about 2½ miles from his home, according to the Westmoreland County Coroner. The one-vehicle crash was reported just after 9 p.m. on Maple Lane in the village of Larimer. Tyler J. Cubakovic, 29, was driving...
Franklin Regional assistant superintendent resigns
Franklin Regional school board officials will accept the resignation of assistant superintendent Robin Pynos at their meeting Monday. Pynos, a Duquesne University and Indiana University of Pennsylvania alum, came to Franklin Regional from Greater Latrobe School District, the same school district Superintendent Gennaro Piraino left to join Franklin Regional. Pynos’...
Unending anguish: Myriad reasons exist why homicide cases go unsolved, but family and police remain resolute
Dawn Dutchko expected her son’s killer would be in handcuffs in no time. “We really thought, ‘OK, it’s Belle Vernon. Everybody knows everybody,’ ” she said. “We figured it would get solved quickly.” But days turned into weeks, and the chances of an arrest seemingly evaporated. Drew Molinari, 34, was...
Fox Chapel area real estate transactions for the week of July 31, 2022
Etna Kenneth Amato sold property at 376 Butler St. to 376 Butler Street LLC for $96,000. EDJY Property Services Inc. sold property at 26 High St. to Lawrence Mercurio for $250,000. Fox Chapel Charles Johnson sold property at 203 Fairview Road to Samer and Kimberly Tohme for $1,880,000. Indiana William...
Sewickley area real estate transactions for the week of July 31, 2022
Bell Acres Dawn Ptak sold property at 718 Ambridge Ave. to Jamie Mehok for $162,000. Franklin Park Summefield Holdings LLC sold property at 2521 Brandt School Road to Kevin Morse and Leona Augustine for $119,900. Christopher Winton sold property at 1435 Laurel Drive to Michael and Revathi Toshok for $675,000....
