Western PA Local News category, Page 1415
Harvest Church purchases Calvary Baptist in Harrison, hopes to grow congregation
Church leaders looking to grow their audience in Harrison finally have a building to call home. Harvest Church, a nondenominational ministry, is scheduled to purchase the Calvary Baptist Church in the Natrona Heights section of the township. The church sits along Pacific Avenue, just off Freeport Road. “I’m stoked,” said...
Retired W.Va. priest accused of abusing boy in Butler County
A retired Catholic priest who served at St. Francis de Sales Church in West Virginia is accused of sexually abusing a boy in Butler County, according to court papers. Perry Malacaman, 84, who resides in West Virginia, is charged with involuntary deviate sexual intercourse with a person under the age...
Learning lacrosse: Camp for girls coming to Hampton
For 5-year-old girls, the tools of the lacrosse trade may seem to be a bit out of the ordinary. “Most of them have never seen the stick before,” Mariah Maxson said. As head coach of the Hampton Township Girls Lacrosse Club, she has the objective of teaching children as young...
First public training camp since 2019 brings out first-time attendeesVideo
The first public Steelers training camp since 2019 brought a lot of first-time attendees to Saint Vincent College for Wednesday’s open practice. “I’m a ride-or-die Steelers fan,” said Mike Johnson, who drove from New Jersey to attend his first training camp. Gary Andress made the drive from Indian Mills, N.J.,...
Former Kiski Township police say supervisors harassed them with false reprimand over dinner party
Three of the four Kiski Township police officers who quit this month said one of the reasons for their departure was an unfounded reprimand from supervisors about attending a graduation dinner party where alcohol was served. Four township police officers and the police secretary resigned on July 7 and 8....
Mon Wharf lot closed because of gas project
The Mon Wharf parking lot in Downtown Pittsburgh was closed Thursday and could be again on Friday because of an ongoing Peoples Gas project. In addition to the work being done, Tribune-Review news partner WPXI-TV reports that a power line was severed during the project, further impacting the parking lot....
West Jefferson Hills School District gets ready for first day
When students in West Jefferson Hills School District return to classes on Aug. 29, they will be under the direction of new superintendent and Thomas Jefferson High School graduate Janet Sardon. She officially starts her duties on Aug. 8. The new superintendent will lead the continually-growing district – “The West...
Sunday school, summer cycling and more at Sewickley area churches
Fairmount Presbyterian Church Fairmount Presbyterian Church offers Sunday School: 9 a.m. on Sundays. Worship service takes place on Sundays at 10 a.m. Wednesday prayer is offered at 6:30 p.m. Fairmount is celebrating its 200-year anniversary this year. It was founded in 1822 and has been serving God and the community...
Baldwin-Whitehall School District students will see a number of changes
While Baldwin-Whitehall School District will continue to adhere to covid-19 guidelines set by the Allegheny County Health Department, district superintendent Dr. Randal Lutz said he sees this year as a time to renew excitement for learning, and that moving into this school year, the district will see a return too...
The Stroller, July 28, 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. Free community picnic planned in Natrona park Fun and Freedom will host...
Person flown by medical helicopter after being struck by train in Washington County
A person was flown by medical helicopter Wednesday evening after being hit by a train in Washington County. According to Tribune-Review news partners WPXI-TV, the person was hit by a Norfolk Southern train around 6:45 p.m. near Lincoln Street in Elco Borough. The person, who was not identified, was taken...
1 dead after rollover crash in Pittsburgh’s Hill District
One person died in a rollover crash late Wednesday in Pittsburgh’s Hill District, police said. Officers responded to Lawson Street and Midtown Square around 11:45 p.m. and found a man dead at the scene, according to Pittsburgh Public Safety spokeswoman Amanda Mueller. The man was not identified. The incident is...
Model train groups create displays in comprehensive show at Monroeville Convention CenterVideo
Young Milagros Lazaro unloaded pieces of lumber, cut wood, dumped fake coal ash and let sirens blow, all with the push of a button. The Derry girl did all that and more under the watchful eye of her mother, Alicia Lazaro, and members of a model railroad club called the...
O’Hara officials consider redrawing wards to help equalize population numbers
O’Hara officials are considering redrawing the township’s wards to make them more equal in population. The idea to restructure the wards came after township officials reviewed 2020 Census data. The current ward map shows the 1st Ward has 2,439 people, while the 2nd Ward has just 732. The 3rd Ward...
Pittsburgh School Board officially appoints new superintendent, Wayne N. Walters
The Pittsburgh Public Schools made official Wednesday what it had revealed last week — the interim superintendent since October was promoted to superintendent, ushering in what school officials hope will be a “reset period” with a opportunity to recommit to public education in the city. The school board unanimously approved...
Aspinwall Police Department hosts community events at Ben Killian Field
Community-oriented policing has become the staple of the Aspinwall Police Department. Officers have led children around town on bike runs, served up slices at Pizza with the Police and provided popcorn during the Movies in the Park series at Ben Killian Field. The department recently combined all three activities to...
Family seeks release of Oakmont teacher being held in Russian prison
Marc Fogel has lived in six countries and taught overseas for 35 years, including stints in Mexico, Malaysia, Colombia, Oman and Venezuela. Last summer, Fogel and his wife, Jane, were about to start their 10th and final year teaching at the Anglo American School in Moscow. But, when they arrived...
Penn Hills officials appoint former councilman to vacant seat
A familiar face has returned to Penn Hills Council. Elected leaders appointed Democrat Mark Brodnicki to fill the seat vacated by James Getsy, who resigned in June due to health reasons. Getsy submitted his resignation before the June 20 council meeting, so accepting the resignation wasn’t on that night’s agenda....
Leet officials fire police chief with no prior public notice
Leet police Chief Michael Molinaro, who filed a federal lawsuit in June against the township alleging political retaliation, was fired Monday by commissioners. Molinaro had been on paid leave since April, pending an investigation. Commissioners approved terminating Molinaro after meeting privately during a workshop meeting and then adding it to...
Man taken into custody following a SWAT situation in Millvale
A SWAT situation in Millvale resulted in a man being arrested Wednesday night. Allegheny County dispatchers said police, fire and EMS activity began around 6:30 p.m. along the 600 block of Evergreen Avenue. Millvale police said a man surrendered to authorities hours later and emergency responders were able to clear...
Josh Shapiro pitches economic plan during visit to Pittsburgh’s robotics row
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Josh Shapiro pitched his economic plan during a Pittsburgh campaign stop Tuesday and said one of his goals as governor would be to ensure that the region becomes the world leader in the robotics industry. “I am here today to plant a flag and say we will...
Monroeville resident earns national, regional performing awards
First came a series of auditions for potential colleges. Then Kylie Edwards’ senior year at Gateway High School started, with major roles in a pair of theatrical productions on the horizon. As graduation approached, she turned in an award-winning performance in Pittsburgh. And after having earned her cap and gown,...
Florida man accused of submitting $25M in fraudulent Medicare claims through Ellwood City hospital
A Florida businessman has been charged in federal court in Pittsburgh with conspiring to submit $25 million in fraudulent Medicare claims through an Ellwood City hospital for unnecessary cancer genome screenings. Daniel Hurt, 58, of Fort Lauderdale, is charged with one count of conspiracy to commit health care fraud, pay...
Allegheny County health officials announce availability of monkeypox vaccine, eligibility still limited
Vaccine availability to those at risk for contracting monkeypox remains limited, but Allegheny County health leaders say they are working on a plan to expand eligibility as supply increases. Twenty cases of the virus have been confirmed in the county. Vaccines are being offered to people who have had a...
Cheswick officials weigh options after railroad crossing is deemed private
Cheswick officials would like to see some sort of warning lights, gates or signals at a railroad crossing at Pittsburgh and Blockdale streets that has been the scene of several crashes. They are considering what actions they can take after learning the railroad crossing is considered private property, owned by...
