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Troopers accuse Mt. Pleasant area man of multiple burglaries
A former employee of a Donegal Township event center is accused of repeatedly burglarizing the facility since he was fired this month. Donald “Duck” Bailey, 61, is accused of stealing a utility terrain vehicle, alcohol and scratch-off lottery tickets from the Stonehenge Lodge since being terminated April 13, state police...
Teachers at Urban Pathways K-5 vote to unionize
This week, educators and staff members at Urban Pathways K-5 Charter School in Downtown Pittsburgh voted 15-7 in favor of organizing a labor union under the Alliance of Charter School Employees AFT Local 6056, a branch of the American Federation of Teachers of Pennsylvania. According to AFT, the 15-7 vote...
Hempfield welcomes new businesses, loses restaurant
Several new businesses have opened recently in Hempfield, including two new stores at Westmoreland Mall, while one family-run restaurant shuttered. In all, three new stores opened their doors last month: Dunkin’, located inside Walmart along Route 30, and Charlotte Russe and Lids at Westmoreland Mall. Lupi & Leo, located along...
Springdale VFD’s annual Jubilee comes to an end after 9 decades
The Springdale Volunteer Fire Department’s annual Jubilee carnival has been canceled, with no plans of returning. Zach Wilhem, secretary for the Springdale Volunteer Fire Department, said decreased attendance in the last 10 years and costly overhead expenses led to the decision to stop holding the event. “This announcement is made...
Pittsburgh council hears debate on possible historic designation of Tito House
Pittsburgh City Council on Wednesday listened to community members debate the future of the Tito House, a building in the city’s Uptown neighborhood that is nominated for historic designation. If it doesn’t earn historic designation, the building will likely be torn down for new development on the site. Dallas-based Fountain...
Women artists use their ‘Visual Voices’ for Jeannette gallery show
Artists showing in the third “Women in Art” exhibition at You Are Here in Jeannette were given a specific assignment. The submitted works had to adhere to the theme, “Visual Voice.” Each artist filled out a statement that began, “I use my visual voice to speak to …” Previous “Women...
Penn Middle students prepare to stage ‘Beauty & the Beast’Video
Less than a decade ago, Maddie Nick was on the stage at Penn-Trafford High School. At the time, it seemed like a big challenge. “When you’re on the stage, you have a lot to remember, but you don’t appreciate the full scope of what it takes to put on a...
North Dakota man faces charges for sexually exploiting Washington County girl
A federal grand jury in Pittsburgh indicted a North Dakota man on Tuesday for sexually exploiting a girl from Washington County. Nicholas Nesdahl, 27, could face up to 30 years in prison and a fine of $250,000 after he allegedly produced and received child pornography, according to the Department of...
5 things to do in Westmoreland County: April 22-24
Come out and play The City of Greensburg Recreation Department will host the first of five classic backyard game sessions from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Friday at Lynch Field, 520 New Alexandria Road, Greensburg. People of all ages can drop in at any time during the event to play four...
Nature center program to replace lawns with wildlife habitat serves as ‘anti-grassroots’ campaign to improve environment
For many people, the lush green lawn and meticulously landscaped gardens surrounding their homes can be like a slice of heaven. But no matter how beautiful or verdant, when it comes to supporting the ecosystem, most lawns and gardens are hell on earth, experts say. To help combat what environmentalists...
Penn Hills organization puts all hands on deck to help others
Nestled uphill on Frey Road in Penn Hills is a center that offers a variety of services many residents may not be aware of. The Western Pennsylvania Search and Rescue Development Center is a nonprofit that “has become the only search and rescue agency in Western Pennsylvania,” according to the...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: April 22-24
It’s the weekend. Here are some happenings in Pittsburgh. Spring Gallery Crawl The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s Spring Gallery Crawl starts at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, Downtown. There will be more than 20 free events throughout the Cultural District. The Crawl After Dark dance party will begin at 10 p.m. at...
Ligonier Township couple raise exotic poultry in rustic setting
Nestled in a Ligonier Township hollow, a rustic cabin sits among the trees with a stream running along either side. Ducks dabble in a stone-lined pond, while chickens strut around the grounds. The idyllic scene is home to Dave and Rosslyn Kemerer, a young couple who are living out their...
Dense fog advisory issued for parts of Washington and Fayette counties
The National Weather Service has issued a dense fog advisory for parts of Washington and Fayette counties until 9 a.m. Friday morning. The advisory applies to all of Washington County and the western part of Fayette County. Dense Fog Advisory issued for portions of our region until 9am. pic.twitter.com/M20tq1aXsF— NWS...
2 people injured in Crafton Heights fire
Two people are injured after a house fire early Friday morning in Pittsburgh’s Crafton Heights neighborhood. Firefighters responded to the fire at around 1 a.m. The fire happened in a home on Dickens Street. It is currently unclear what started the fire. Both injured people are hospitalized, according to WPXI....
Riverview Senior Living apartment building set to open its doors in Harrison
A nearly 100-year-old former elementary school in a residential Harrison neighborhood is expected to open its doors as senior citizen rental apartments in June. “We’re doing ‘punch out’ work now,” developer Andy Haines said. “There’s lots of cosmetic work and cleaning up. The last month is always challenging to get...
The Stroller, April 22, 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. Please include a daytime telephone number. Motorcycle run helps to fund Camp Cadet The Pennsylvania State Police will sponsor a motorcycle run May 22 to benefit Armstrong...
Former Catholic academy in Unity could see rebirth as nature preserve
It’s been 50 years since Susan Scherff was standing in the grove outside St. Xavier Academy, huddled with the rest of the evacuated students as they watched black smoke billowing from the burning convent and chapel attached to the Catholic school in Unity. “Then it started to rain,” she recalled....
Arnold awards contract for demolition of 10 buildings, hires code officer
Arnold Council has awarded a contract for the demolition of 10 buildings in the city. AP Wise Excavating’s bid of $75,840 was the lowest of seven the city received. The highest bid, of nearly $141,000 , was submitted by Davis Demolition and Excavation. Six other companies picked up information on...
Hempfield man jailed after police say he disrupted a funeral, broke window at congressman’s office
A Hempfield man who was the target of a search a month ago for allegedly desecrating and stealing a Pennsylvania state flag was jailed Thursday, accused of setting off a fire alarm at a funeral, damaging a statue and breaking a window at a congressman’s local office. Roger C. Strautmann,...
Pittsburgh man charged in October shooting that critically wounded 1 in Lincoln-Lemington
Brandon West, 29, of Pittsburgh is charged in an Oct. 24 shooting that critically wounded a victim in the city’s Lincoln-Lemington neighborhood. West was arrested by the city’s Fugitive Task Force. He is charged with attempted homicide, aggravated assault, recklessly endangering another person, robbery, carrying a firearm without a license...
Pittsburgh police seek 15-year-old boy missing since March
Pittsburgh police are asking for the public’s help in their search for an endangered teen missing from the city’s South Side since late March. Brandon Walton Jr., 15, was last seen on March 31 in the city’s Arlington neighborhood, according to police. He is 5 feet, 8 inches tall, weighs...
Fathers for Literacy event in Harrison offers books, bean bags and bonding
When George Fleming first began a career in social work, he immediately noticed a lack of interest in reading by children. A supervisor for Allegheny Family Network, which has offices in Harrison and Oakland, Fleming was startled to learn that nearly two-thirds of low-income families have no books at home...
Steelers running back Najee Harris teams with Kellogg’s to help young athletes get in the game
Najee Harris was “GRRREAT” on Thursday. The Steelers star running back teamed with Tony the Tiger, mascot for Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes cereal, for Mission Tiger at Pittsburgh Public Greenfield Elementary School. Students thought they were going outside just for a pep rally. Once on the field, they cheered and waved...
Arnold, Buffalo Township getting share of $47.8M in state transportation funding
Projects in two Alle-Kiski Valley communities are among 56 highway, bridge, transit, bike and pedestrian projects in 28 counties selected for $47.8 million in state funding, Gov. Tom Wolf’s office announced Thursday. • Arnold is getting $53,000 for improvements to Rankin Street from Woodmont Avenue to Freeport Road. The improvements...
