Western PA Local News category, Page 2062
The Stroller, April 16, 2021: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Publicize your club meetings, events and fundraisers in The Stroller. Send information at least a week in advance to vndnews@triblive.com. Please include a daytime telephone number. Food donations sought by local Boy Scouts Boy Scout Troop 186, Harrison, will leave hang tags on doorknobs in the Natrona Heights and Brackenridge...
Police: Juveniles shot, 1 killed, in Pittsburgh’s Marshall-Shadeland neighborhood
A teenage boy was killed and another hospitalized in shootings in Pittsburgh’s Marshall-Shadeland neighborhood Thursday night. Police responded to a Shotspotter alert along the 1300 block of Sorrell Street around 8:10 p.m., Public Safety spokesman Maurice Matthews reported. Officers found two boys had been shot. One was unresponsive and later...
Bethel Park firefighters to get new emergency radios
Communication is key for first responders when handling an emergency situation. Bethel Park officials understand that, which is why councilhas agreed to buy new radios for the firefighters. They are being purchased with money from the borough’s fire tax. The borough will pay about $134,300 for 60 Motorola Apex 4000...
Police: Scammers calling Oakmont residents, claiming to be police and FBI seeking Social Security numbers
Oakmont police are warning residents about phone scammers claiming to be from the department or the FBI seeking personal information. Chief Michael Ford said the caller is attempting to obtain Social Security numbers and other personal financial information as part of an “investigation.” At least one resident alerted the borough...
‘I’m glad Tarentum’s opening up’: Night Market draws customers to small businesses on covid reboundVideo
David Gartner paused to get a satisfying whiff of the ribs and chicken sizzling atop a barbecue grill on the sidewalk outside J&G Corner Store on Thursday night. The 66-year-old Tarentum resident and his companion had just “completed the whole circuit” of small businesses participating in the Tarentum Night Market,...
Detective testifies accused Arnold shooter wrote letters to coerce and intimidate witnesses
The man on trial for the attempted homicide of a man in Arnold three years ago unsuccessfully tried to bribe his accuser into blaming another person for the shooting, a detective testified Thursday. Westmoreland County Detective James Williams also told a Westmoreland County jury that Nicholas Haynes tried to convince...
Sprankle’s Market hosting camp out-themed fundraiser Friday for Salvation Army
Sprankle’s Neighborhood Markets will host a Campout for Community fundraiser Friday to raise money for Salvation Army food pantries in Kittanning, Leechburg and Saxonburg — municipalities in which Sprankle’s operates locations. Between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m., 10% of all sales made in any of the stores will be donated...
Man dies after being shot in Wilkinsburg
A man died Thursday evening after a shooting in Wilkinsburg. Allegheny County 911 was notified of a shooting in the 1500 block of Marlboro Avenue in Wilkinsburg at about 5:30 p.m. Thursday. First responders found a 25-year-old man who had been shot in the chest. He was transported to a...
Oakmont water main break disrupts traffic, not service
Oakmont Water Authority crews said a water main break Thursday impacted traffic but not service to businesses in the area. The break along a 12-inch line occurred around 11 a.m. in front of The Pub at 333 along the 300 block of Allegheny Avenue. A worker at the restaurant reached...
Pennsylvania State System universities freeze tuition for a 3rd year
Pennsylvania’s 14 state-owned universities will hold the line on tuition for an unprecedented third consecutive year. That means in-state students at schools that charge flat-rate tuition will pay $7,716 a year for basic undergraduate tuition. At Indiana University of Pennsylvania, the only local university in the state system that assesses...
Pennsylvania State System universities freeze tuition for a third year
Pennsylvania’s 14 state-owned universities will hold the line on tuition for an unprecedented third consecutive year. That means in-state students at schools that charge flat rate tuition will pay $7,716 a year for basic undergraduate tuition. At Indiana University of Pennsylvania, the only local university in the state system that...
Westmoreland commissioners say $140 million borrowing plan will put off future tax hike
Westmoreland commissioners said a plan to borrow about $140 million this year to bolster the county’s pension fund could prevent a future property tax increase. Commissioners on Thursday signed off on the preliminary work to hire financial advisers, lawyers and underwriters who will finalize the plan that officials said will...
Westmoreland study calls for hiring human services director; county seeks funds for post
A new study recommends that Westmoreland County hire a human services director, and county commissioners are seeking funding to help cover the costs of the position. The study, “Improving Human Services in Westmoreland County,” also identified technology improvements, lack of services in rural areas and insufficient countywide transportation as areas...
Peduto orders crackdown on contractors committing tax fraud
Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto used Thursday — April 15, traditionally the deadline for tax filings — to announce an executive order to crack down on construction companies that skirt tax laws. Although the tax deadline has been extended until May 17 this year because of the coronavirus pandemic, Peduto used...
Pittsburgh police report another black bear sighting, create email for wildlife concerns
Pittsburgh police reported another black bear sighting on Thursday, the latest in a string of reports in the city and Allegheny County. This time the bear was spotted on Lemington Avenue in Lincoln-Lemington. Police reminded anyone who comes across a bear to leave it alone, refrain from feeding it and...
Norwin area happenings, April 15, 2021, and beyond
Drive-thru chicken barbecue sale The Stewartsville Lions Club will hold a drive-thru chicken barbecue sale beginning at 11 a.m. April 25 at the Holiday Travel parking lot, Route 30, across from Norwin Town Square in North Huntingdon. Due to social distancing guidelines, meal orders will be taken from the customers,...
Feds: Scott Twp. man set up fake PPP loans for gold bars, college tuition, fancy cars and more
He bought a Ford Mustang, two Mercedes SUVs, a BMW, a Land Rover and Porsche. He bought gold bars and silver coins, jewelry, art and firearms. He gave money to his family. He paid their college tuition. All of that, the FBI said, after Randy Frasinelli fraudulently applied for and...
Murrysville area events, April 19, 2021, and beyond
Cornerstone to host ‘Spring Fling Thing’ for children Cornerstone Ministries will host a free children’s carnival, 4-6 p.m. and 7-9 p.m., May 14 at the church, 2200 Cornerstone Lane in Murrysville. There will be carnival games, a kid-friendly escape room, balloon art, crafts, a kids’ train and a performance by...
Jefferson Hills native relishes appearance on ‘Wheel of Fortune’Video
After winning a $7,100 trip to Costa Rica against two retired teachers, Jefferson Hills native Ryan Muldowney had a shot at winning a $1 million prize during the “Wheel of Fortune” episode that aired Wednesday. He was faced with filling in this phrase, a response to “What are you doing?”:...
Penalty, interest on local income taxes filed after April 15 waived for 80+ Allegheny County communities
An organization representing nearly two dozen Allegheny County school districts in the north hills, east suburbs and Sewickley and Allegheny valleys is waiving the penalty and interest for local earned income taxes that are filed after the April 15 filing deadline. The coronavirus pandemic prompted the U.S. Internal Revenue Service...
Murrysville area charges filed, April 15, 2021
Charges filed with Export District Judge Charles Conway. All individuals have the right to a preliminary hearing and are innocent until proven guilty before a judge in the Westmoreland County Court of Common Pleas. • John B. Colonna, 61, of Jeannette, with simple assault and harassment following a Feb. 13...
‘Bicycle Bob’ has been located and is safe, state police in Greensburg report
Hours after posting an alert for a missing endangered person, state police in Greensburg said they have located the missing man known in the Greensburg-Latrobe areas as “Bicycle Bob.” “He has been located and is safe,” said Trooper Stephen Limani about 4:25 p.m. Thursday. “We received a tip he was...
Another Marcellus shale well pad coming to Upper Burrell
Construction of a new Olympus Energy natural gas well in Upper Burrell will start in September, according to company officials. The so-called unconventional wells into Marcellus shale are used in the natural gas extraction process known as fracking. Construction of the new Calliope Well pad, at 812 White Cloud Road,...
O’Hara considers banning tobacco use in township parks
By this time next month, visitors to O’Hara parks might have to leave the area to smoke. Council is considering a ban on all tobacco products in township parks, expanding the current policy that disallows them near the playground areas. The idea was introduced during council’s April 13 meeting, after...
Gilpin supervisors seek volunteer to replace colleague who died last month
Gilpin officials are looking for a township supervisor following the unexpected death last month of Susan Brown. Brown died March 17 at age 61. She had been appointed to fill a vacancy in 2016 and served as the board’s vice chairwoman from 2018 until her death. Her term was set...
