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Sewickley native Regueiro named as chair of Cleveland Clinic Digestive Disease & Surgery Institute
Sewickley native Miguel Regueiro, M.D., has been named chair of Cleveland Clinic’s Digestive Disease & Surgery Institute. “Dr. Regueiro’s leadership and focus align with our mission of caring for life, researching for health, and educating those who serve,” said Cleveland Clinic’s Chief of Staff Beri Ridgeway, M.D. “His dedication to...
Drugs, hindering apprehension among charges handled by Monroeville District Judge Jeffrey Herbst on May 24, 2021
Monroeville District Judge Jeffrey L. Herbst handled these cases May 24. Defendants will have court dates set in the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas. Held for court • Frank Russo, 35, of Penn Hills on charges of possession of controlled substances, possession of drug paraphernalia, driving an unregistered vehicle,...
Drugs, disorderly conduct among charges filed by Monroeville police May 14-16, 2021
The following charges were filed May 14-16 with Monroeville District Judge Jeffrey L. Herbst. Charges were filed by Monroeville police: • Jasmine Naylor, 26, of Monroeville with simple assault and harassment. Charges were filed May 16 in connection with an incident along the 700 block of Garden City Drive. •...
DUI, drug charges among those handled in Judge DeLuca’s Penn Hills court May 17, 2021
Penn Hills District Judge Anthony L. DeLuca handled the following cases recently. Defendants will have court dates set in Allegheny County Common Pleas Court. Charges were filed by Penn Hills police unless otherwise noted. Held for court • Sharon Gore, 37, of Turtle Creek on charges of driving under the...
Monessen man arrested on gun, drugs charges in Rostraver
A Monessen man who pleaded guilty to involvement in a 2012 shooting was arrested Saturday outside a Rostraver restaurant while state police were investigating a reported fight involving a gun, according to court papers. Terrance James Stepoli, 28, is charged with gun and drug violations, fleeing from police and related...
Whitehall Library’s Experience Kits initiative expands
This summer, select libraries in Allegheny and Washington Counties will offer cardholders access to free admission to nine historical sites: Senator John Heinz History Center, Fort Pitt Museum, Lincoln Highway Experience Museum, McKeesport Regional History and Heritage Center, Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village, Pennsylvania Trolley Museum, Quecreek Mine Rescue Site,...
Lewis & Clark historic marker unveiling, countdown to kindergarten and more in Sewickley’s Nonprofit Corner
Editor’s note: The Nonprofit Corner is a new weekly listing of the Sewickley area’s nonprofit events and fundraisers. To have your information listed, email Sewickley Herald editor Katie Green at kgreen@triblive.com. Sewickley Valley Historical Society 200 Broad St., Sewickley. 412-741-5315. sewickleyhistory.org. Historic marker unveiling Sewickley Valley Historical Society, along with...
The Common Good Foundation presents scholarship to South Fayette senior
South West Communities Chamber of Commerce presented a $1,000 scholarship to South Fayette High School senior Joelle Farrah through its Common Good Foundation. Farrah has inspired the chamber to offer graduating students from either a trade school or college a free-one year membership to give them a step towards their...
The Stroller, June 1, 2021: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Publicize your club meetings, events and fundraisers for free in The Stroller. Send information at least a week in advance to vndnews@triblive.com. Please include a daytime telephone number. Free concerts planned at Shrine Center The Pittsburgh Shrine Center will present free outdoor concerts from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursdays undercover...
Groups of off-road vehicles reported driving around Pittsburgh
Hundreds of off-road vehicles were spotted on streets around Pittsburgh Monday, police said. Officers fielded numerous complaints of as many as 300 motorcycles, ATVs and dirt bikes riding in large groups, some of which were driving dangerously. Many of the vehicles were not legal for street use and some drivers...
Man killed in Homestead shooting
A man died Tuesday at a Pittsburgh hospital after a shooting in Homestead. The Allegheny County Medical Examiner identified him as 26-year-old Eric V. Johnson of Homestead. Allegheny County police said they were called to West 14th Avenue at 12:02 a.m. Johnson was found with gunshot wounds and taken to...
Washington County man dies in motorcycle crash
A 43-year-old Avella man died Monday afternoon after his motorcycle was struck by an oncoming vehicle, according to the Washington County Coroner’s Office. Chester Lesjak was pronounced dead along Meadowcroft Road in Avella, where he had been driving westbound before being struck by a vehicle headed eastbound around 1:40 p.m....
‘Those who gave last full measure’ remembered on Memorial Day in Westmoreland CountyVideo
More than 14 months after a global pandemic brought life to a halt for many and less than 24 hours after Gov. Tom Wolf lifted pandemic mitigation restrictions in Pennsylvania, civic life began to bloom Monday at Memorial Day services across Westmoreland County. High school bands, fire trucks, Scout troops,...
Irwin parade, ceremony honors military, veterans on Memorial Day
The Veterans of Foreign Wars sponsored a Memorial Day parade Monday in Irwin. Here are some scenes from the event, which began at Immaculate Conception Church, followed Main Street to Pennsylvania Avenue, then proceeded eastward to Irwin Union Cemetery for a ceremony....
Military sacrifices remembered on Memorial Day across the Alle-Kiski Valley
Memorial Day is always a solemn occasion for Diane Baker of New Kensington. Baker was on hand to lay a wreath in honor of disabled American veterans Monday at Roosevelt Park in Arnold. She said Memorial Day, for some, has lost a bit of its meaning. “Some people get carried...
Florence Bradwell celebrates 100th birthday
Vanadium Woods Village resident Florence Bradwell celebrated her 100th birthday on May 26. She has been a resident of Vanadium Woods Village for 100 years. Bradwell said she considers turning 100 her proudest accomplishment. Some of her earliest memories come from when she was 10 years old and visited her...
In brief: Book sale, Fire and EMS Show, student news and more in Monroeville
Library book sale The Monroeville Public Library presents an outdoor “Books N’ at Sale” for one day only, on June 12 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (rain date will be June 19.) Fill a Library-supplied bag with items for $10. If you don’t want a whole bag, donations can...
In brief: Hampton Community Library activities set for June, farmers market opens and more in Hampton
Hampton Community Library events • The Tales & Tails summer reading program registration is open for children and youth 18 and younger. Register in person for the in-person program. Take home your swag bag and a challenge card to participate. Return each week for a new challenge card and use...
In brief: Young Writers Institute, gas pipe replacement, Movies in the Park and more in Pine Creek
Ninth annual Young Writers Institute The Fellow of the Western PA Writing Project is holding its ninth Young Writers Institute this summer for rising fifth through seventh graders. The Institute will be the week of July 26-30 from 9 a.m. to noon in Wexford at Atlas Art Studio, 75 Shenot...
In brief: Fox Chapel Area 50-year reunion, Aspinwall yard sale and more in Aspinwall, Fox Chapel
50-year reunion scheduled Members of the Fox Chapel Area Class of 1971 are invited to the 50th reunion on Sept. 24. The celebration will be at the Syria Mosque in Cheswick from 5 to 11 p.m. in the outdoor pavilion. A buffet dinner will begin at 6:30 p.m. Enjoy a...
In brief: Holiday Park VFD golf tournament, student news, Monday Market and more in Plum
Holiday Park firefighters plan golf fundraiser Holiday Park Volunteer Fire Department will host a golf tournament July 25 at Meadowink Golf Course, 4076 Bulltown Road in Murrysville. Registration opens at 7 a.m. Putting green and driving range opens at 8; shotgun start is at 9. Other activities include a Chinese...
In brief: Library fundraiser, Summerfest, Summer Movie Series, golf outing and more
Library fundraiser Penn Hills Library Foundation will offer a concert with River City Brass Ensemble playing Patriotic-themed selections. The event will be from 3 to 5 p.m. June 27 in the top parking lot of the library. Donations are $25 per car and only 45 spaces are available. Tickets can...
Man killed, woman injured in shooting in Munhall
Allegheny County Police are investigating an overnight shooting in Munhall that left one man dead and a woman seriously injured. According to police, a state trooper heard gunshots around 3:23 a.m. Monday while driving in the 900 block of 8th Avenue. Police noticed a car leaving the scene and stopped...
In brief: Young Writers Institute, Marshall movie in the park and more in the North Hills
Ninth annual Young Writers Institute The Fellow of the Western PA Writing Project is holding its ninth Young Writers Institute this summer for rising fifth through seventh graders. The Institute will be the week of July 26-30 from 9 a.m. to noon in Wexford at the Atlas Art Studio, 75...
In brief: Salvation Army clothing drive, vacation Bible school, more in Bethel Park
Salvation Army Western PA Division clothing drive The Salvation Army Pittsburgh Temple Worship and Service Center is collecting gently used clothing and shoes for local students in need on June 5 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The annual clothing drive is held in partnership with the Mt. Lebanon Police...
