Western PA Local News category, Page 2073
2 fires near Ohiopyle State Park extinguished, nearly 500 acres of woodlands destroyed
Two fires at opposite ends of Ohiopyle State Park in Fayette County consumed nearly 500 acres of woodlands before they were extinguished early Friday morning, according to authorities. A fire along Dunbar Road in a state game lands areas was reported shortly after 5 p.m. and consumed more than 250...
Peyton Manning checks up on namesake dog who escaped a bear’s jaws
Peyton Manning — the soon-to-be Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback — called Thursday to check on the condition of a namesake dog, one that escaped certain death from the clutches of a black bear Monday near Armbrust. The NFL great called the Rev. Tim Stradling of Mt. Pleasant Township...
Allegheny Health Network expands eligibility for weekend vaccine clinics to include Phase 1C
Allegheny Health Network is expanding eligibility for their covid-19 vaccine clinics this weekend to include those in Phase 1C of the state’s vaccine distribution plan. During clinics in Monroeville on Friday and Saturday, AHN plans to administer 13,000 doses of the single-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccine to those Phase 1A,...
New Kensington Downtown Partnership wants to build on city’s revitalization efforts
Those involved with a new nonprofit in New Kensington say they want to build on the momentum of the city’s revitalization efforts. “New Kensington is open for business,” said Doug Muetzel, a member of the New Kensington Downtown Partnership, which held an official kickoff celebration Thursday at the Voodoo Brewery....
Authorities attempt to unravel double shooting in Jeannette that injured two juveniles
Jeannette police and county detectives continue to investigate daylight shootings Wednesday that sent two boys to an area hospital. No arrests have been made, but police Chief Shannon Binda expects charges will be filed. The shooting occurred just before 6 p.m. in the vicinity of the 100 block of Locust...
Committee to Save St. Philip School appeals to the Vatican
A group working to reverse Bishop David Zubik’s decision to close St. Philip School in Crafton is asking the Vatican to step in on its behalf. The Committee to Save St. Philip School has been working to reverse a decision made by Zubik in February that will lead to the...
Allegheny Township teen rescues his toddler brother from drowning
No one knows who taught Griffin Croney CPR — including Griffin, himself — but everyone is relieved the 13-year-old from Allegheny Township somehow knew how to perform chest compressions. The teenager on Wednesday rescued his younger brother from drowning. “He’ll be a hero in my book forever,” said Rich Cantolina,...
Allegheny County Jail inmates can get vaccinated next week
Allegheny County Jail will offer covid-19 vaccinations to its incarcerated population and employees with two on-site clinics next week. The clinics will be held next Monday and Wednesday, according to an email from Chief Deputy Warden Laura Williams to staff that was obtained by the Tribune-Review. They will offer the...
News and happenings in the Murrysville area for the week of April 7, 2021
Upcoming Delmont library events • Enchanted Forest Fun, noon to 1 p.m., April 24 for children ages 3 and older. Hear a story about the Earth, go on a nature scavenger hunt, create your own “enchanted forest” to take home. Participants will also receive a “fairy garden” seed packet to...
Ohio truck driver accused of threatening another driver with handgun in South Huntingdon
An Ohio truck driver was arrested on charges of threatening another truck driver with a handgun and possession of a small amount of marijuana after a confrontation at a South Huntingdon gas station, according to state police. Juvarish Harmon, 33, of Cleveland, was driving a white utility truck when he...
GetGo grand opening to debut new mascot, include gift card and Penguins giveaways
A new GetGo fuel station and convenience store will host a grand opening Friday afternoon in Murrysville. The station, located between Old William Penn Highway and Route 22 near the Murrysville Giant Eagle, will hold a 2:30 p.m. ribbon-cutting and officials will make a $5,000 donation to the Franklin Regional...
Murrysville will wait on more-specific figures for earned income tax ordinance
Murrysville council will table a proposed ordinance that would allow it to raise its percentage of the earned income tax, citing confusion and misperception in discussions with residents. “There’s a lot of misinformation going around about what this ordinance does,” Council President Dayne Dice said. “This ordinance would only enable...
Citing Zoom fatigue, Fox Chapel Area Adult Education sees sharp decline in enrollment; eyeing better turnout for spring semester
Zoom fatigue and mild spring weather have combined to thwart a hearty enrollment for the upcoming Fox Chapel Area Adult Education (FCAAE) semester, leaders said. The program, which enjoyed robust fall and winter semesters, is experiencing a significant dropoff with enrollment down about 75% this academic year, Executive Director Sue...
Irwin car cruise returns as borough hires police, workers
Car cruise planned in Irwin The traditional spring car cruise will be held from noon to 5 p.m. April 24 in downtown Irwin. About 85 vehicles have preregistered for event, according to organizer Gary Ed. The car cruise typically attracts around 450 vehicles, which are parked along Main Street and...
Turtle Creek Valley COG receives $125,000 grant to finish code enforcement software tool
The Turtle Creek Valley Council of Governments received a $125,000 grant recently to continue developing cloud-based software that caters to code enforcement officers. The Redevelopment Authority of Allegheny County issued the grant, meant for Community Infrastructure and Tourism. The software, dubbed the Code Enforcement Data Tool, has been under development...
Allegheny County Councilwoman Prizio to lead committee on green initiatives
With projects in the works like a $50 million hydropower plant in Emsworth to supply electricity for county buildings, Allegheny County Councilwoman Anita Prizio said the county is “taking steps in the right directions” when it comes to enacting environmentally-friendly policies. The county council took another step in that direction...
Murrysville police 1 of only 15 departments in the state to receive ‘Premier Law Enforcement Agency’ awardVideo
Something dawned on Murrysville Police Chief Tom Seefeld last month as he hopped onto the turnpike, heading home from Harrisburg after receiving the Pennsylvania Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission’s Premier Law Enforcement Agency Award. “It kind of hit me that, between here and Ohio, there are only two departments that have...
Mt. Pleasant man airlifted after crashing into Route 66 toll booth
A Mt. Pleasant man apparently suffered a “medical event” as he was exiting Toll Route 66 in Hempfield Tuesday and crashed into a toll booth, state police said. Kenneth G. Hamlin, 65, was airlifted to UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Oakland with serious injuries after the 6:35 p.m. crash at the...
Greensburg man pleads guilty to attack against wrong man
A Greensburg man will serve up to five years in prison for his role in the beating of a Salem man who police said was targeted in error by four attackers. Matthew White, 22, pleaded guilty this week to one felony count of aggravated assault for the the Aug. 19,...
Pockets of growth in north suburbs buck Allegheny County population decline
Hari and Shyamala Elluru of Franklin Park have moved around a lot for work since arriving in the U.S. from India in 2013. Before moving to Green Tree four years ago, the Highmark Health software developer and his wife lived in Colorado, Texas and Connecticut. But a search for the...
Live! Casino to host free table games dealer school
Those wanting to try their hand as a table games dealer will have an opportunity to do so later this month. Live! Casino is hosting a free dealer school where students will learn about blackjack and carnival games throughout a six week course. Those who successfully complete the course will...
Pittsburgh native Angela Autumn heads to Nashville, will release new album in JuneVideo
“I woke up today, I was different. Something changed,” Angela Autumn sings on “Old Time Lovers,” the opening song of her forthcoming album, “Frontiers Woman.” Things, indeed, have changed for the 25-year-old Western Pennsylvania native, who grew up Angela Mignanelli in Zelienople before finding her songwriting voice and relocating to...
St. Matthew A.M.E. Zion Church repairing glass-stained windows
St. Matthew A.M.E. Zion Church is entering the next phase of its year-long effort of renovations. The next project is the repair of the church’s stained-glass windows. The windows were installed in 1911 and the protective covers for them have since yellowed and masked, according to the church. The project...
Parents settle Department of Corrections suit over prison suicide of their son
The parents of a 23-year-old man who killed himself in 2012 at a now-closed state prison in Cambria County have settled a lawsuit against the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections for $675,000. “This, hopefully, will bring some closure to our clients,” said attorney Bret Grote. “Obviously, no amount of money can...
Several area schools deemed best communities for music education by national group
Several school districts in Allegheny and Westmoreland counties were named among the best communities for music education by a national organization. The NAMM Foundation recognized the schools for their outstanding commitment to music education. In its 22nd year, the designation is awarded to districts that show outstanding achievement in efforts...
