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Motorcyclist involved in March 4 wreck in Harrison dies from injuries
A motorcyclist who collided with the rear of an SUV in Harrison earlier this month has died from his injuries. James P. “Jim Bob” Stivers, 45, of Buffalo Township, died at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh on Saturday, according to family members. Police said Stivers was traveling behind an SUV...
Three Rivers Arts Festival exits the Point for Pittsburgh Cultural District
The Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival is exiting Point State Park and moving entirely into Pittsburgh’s Cultural District. The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust announced that, because of new usage rules and regulations for the park issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, the site is no longer...
Pittsburgh City Council approves measure requiring mayor to make sure budget proposals are legal
Pittsburgh City Council on Tuesday approved legislation that will require the mayor’s office to make sure budget proposals comply with federal, state and local laws and the city’s home rule charter before they are introduced to council. The measure comes after former Mayor Bill Peduto proposed a major pay increase...
Workers begin strike at City Brewing Company in Latrobe
Union employees at Latrobe’s City Brewing on Tuesday took to the picket line, stopping work at the plant in what they called a strike over unfair labor practices. Brewery employees have been without a contract since March 3. They staged an informational picket the following day, with no work stoppage....
3 accused of drug possession in unrelated domestic calls within 7 hours in Jeannette
Two unrelated domestic incidents within seven hours in Jeannette led to the arrests of two men and a woman after police said they found drugs at both homes, according to court papers. Both men — Alvin Williams, 45, of Jeannette; and Lamont N. Edmonds, 31, of Wilkinsburg — are being...
Mural of Pittsburgh rapper Frzy in Braddock is more than an image
When Pittsburgh rapper Harvey “Frzy” Daniels saw the mural of his likeness, he was in tears. “I was posting a video on Instagram, and I got to feeling emotional,” said Frzy, an East Liberty native and Emmy award-winning artist known for his record 31 consecutive hours for the longest freestyle...
Agents seize $22K in drugs during raids at 2 apartments in New Kensington
Police arrested two men and confiscated more than $22,000 worth of drugs when they raided a pair of apartments in the same building last week in New Kensington. The March 8 raids were conducted at a home in the 1200 block of Constitution Boulevard by agents from the state Attorney...
North Side woman shot boyfriend, dumped his body in McKees Rocks alley, police say
A woman from Pittsburgh’s North Side is accused of shooting and killing her boyfriend and then dumping his body in a McKees Rocks alley. Brook Lynn Lank, 24, is charged with homicide and abuse of a corpse in connection with the death of 22-year-old Anthony Lofton, who was found dead...
The Stroller, March 15, 2022: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Publicize your community Easter Egg hunts, breakfasts with the Easter Bunny 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. Irish celebration to raise funds for recovery ministry Addiction Recovery Ministry will host an Irish...
2 injured in separate shootings in Pittsburgh
Two people were injured in separate shootings Monday in Pittsburgh, according to police. Officers from the city’s North Side station responded to a ShotSpotter notification around 9 p.m. on California Avenue in Brighton Heights, said spokeswoman Amanda Mueller. Some time later, a person showed up at a nearby hospital with...
Building the Valley: SoCal Mexicali Grill takes time to get it right in New Kensington
Sean Watson and Jeff Cieslewicz didn’t want to serve any taco, burrito or quesadilla before its time. That’s why instead of opening SoCal Mexicali Grill in November like they had planned, it didn’t open until mid-February. Watson blames himself, because he wanted to get the design of the new restaurant...
New Community Concern Portal well received by Fox Chapel residents
Fox Chapel has launched a new online portal for residents to submit concerns or requests 24/7 directly to borough officials for service in the community. Borough manager Gary Koehler said the Community Concern Portal launched last month on the borough website was created to help residents communicate with borough officials....
Sutersville honors fallen warriors with street signs
Like so many other small towns and villages that dot Westmoreland County, Sutersville has a memorial to those residents who served in the military. Unlike many other small towns, however, Sutersville has gone a step further and has honored its war dead not only with a star by their name...
Greensburg taps 14-year veteran for police chief
Greensburg City Council tapped a 14-year veteran to serve as the police department’s new chief. Shawn Denning was promoted to the position after this week’s meeting. Denning, who takes over his new role immediately, succeeds Robert Stafford, who retired in January. “I have the utmost respect for the title of...
Book challenges are becoming more frequent, driven in part by social media
The time, thought and effort that English teachers and librarians put into their work is not random, says Deborah Caldwell-Stone, director for the American Library Association’s Office for Intellectual Freedom. “They have college degrees, they care very deeply about the work they do, and to suggest that the objections of...
Scottdale man killed while snowblowing was always there for family
Family always came first for Brian P. Hyde of East Huntingdon. “We always came first for my mother and dad,” said his eldest son, David Hyde. “Dad was always there for us, too. Not only us but anyone who needed help, whether family or friend, acquaintance. … He was always...
Drug dealer’s 10-year prison sentence includes 1 month hiatus from confinement
A Clairton man convicted of running a major drug trafficking operation in Westmoreland County has been granted a one month hiatus from prison. Lindsey R. Wright, 42, who was sentenced late last week to serve up to 10 years in prison, will be released to house arrest before his newly...
Accuser says 2-year minimum sentence not justice for sexual assault
A Penn Township woman told a Westmoreland County judge on Monday that the two-year minimum sentence for the man who sexually assaulted her while her young child was in another room in her home wasn’t long enough. “A two-year sentence for what he has done is not justice. My life...
Norwin graduates JJ Matijevic, Max McDowell in MLB spring training camps
A pair of former Norwin sluggers will get to continue chasing their dreams of playing in the majors. JJ Matijevic and Max McDowell have been invited to spring training — Matijevic with the Houston Astros and McDowell with the New York Yankees. Both nonroster invitees saw promotions from Double-A to...
Suspended Latrobe therapist accused of sex charges wants 7 trials for allegations raised by 10 former clients
A suspended mental health therapist wants seven separate juries to hear evidence from 10 former patients who claim they were victims of sexual assaults, harassed, groped or subjected to other inappropriate behavior during counseling sessions over the last decade. Gregory P. Miscik, 60, of Latrobe was first charged in November...
Sammy’s Famous Corned Beef to close Downtown Pittsburgh bar after 35 years
After 35 years serving Downtown Pittsburgh customers corned beef sandwiches and frosted mugs of beer, Sammy’s Famous Corned Beef is closing at the end of March. Sammy Firman has operated the Sammy’s location on Liberty Avenue since its inception, and he said the bar and restaurant “had a good run.”...
Westmoreland happenings: spring tea, 1920s-themed gala and NAACP prayer luncheon
Church News • The Caring Closet at Greensburg Church of the Brethren, 554 Stanton St., is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays. Free food, clothing, shoes and more available. Donations of canned food and non-perishable items are welcome. Call the church to arrange for a pickup. Details: 724-834-2130....
Medical marijuana dispensary coming to New Kensington
A vacant pizza shop along Tarentum Bridge Road in New Kensington is expected to become the city’s second medical marijuana dispensary this year. City officials confirmed Zen Leaf, headquartered in Nevada, is set to take over the space formerly leased by Papa John’s across from Giant Eagle and adjacent to...
Pittsburgh City Council proposal would turn to nonprofits for infrastructure funding
Legislation being introduced to Pittsburgh City Council on Tuesday would seek voluntary payments from nonprofits to help pay for infrastructure improvements and, in turn, replace a controversial proposal to get the money by imposing a 1% tax on tuition and medical bills. The legislation cosponsored by Burgess and Councilman R....
Penn Hills Charter School of Entrepreneurship holds annual ‘Shark Tank’ competition
Excitement was buzzing in the auditorium of the Penn Hills Charter School of Entrepreneurship on March 10 as the school held its fifth annual Shark Tank event. The event dubbed “Soaring Shark Tank” strives to give young entrepreneurs the experience of pitching their businesses to receive investments to help further...
