Allegheny County rules infant’s death by drugs a homicide
Police are investigating how a toxic mix of antidepressants and a pill used to treat high blood pressure killed a nine-month-old infant this spring, the Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office said Friday. Lena Bedri died early on April 27 at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh due to the combination of...
Morning Roundup: Pittsburgh Police investigate East Liberty shooting; icy roads lead to multiple car accidents Thanksgiving night
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Friday, Nov. 28: Police investigate East Liberty shooting Pittsburgh Police are investigating an early-morning shooting that took place in the city’s East Liberty neighborhood. Around 1 a.m., police, fire and EMS units reported to the 400 block of Omega...
Restoration labor of love for Aspinwall couple residing in Sauer Buildings Historic District
Newlyweds Chris and Heather Smith are in love with something besides each other — their new “old” house in Aspinwall. The couple bought a historic stone home in the Sauer Buildings Historic District on Center Avenue in the borough. The Smiths were so enthralled with their residence, they chose the...
The Stroller, Nov. 28, 2025: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Publicize your non-profit’s community events, fundraisers and club meetings for free in The Stroller. Send information at least two weeks in advance to vndnews@triblive.com or The Stroller, 210 Wood St., Tarentum PA 15084. Please include a daytime telephone number. Follow the Stroller on X at @VNDStroller. Tarentum Lions plan annual...
Ligonier Township expects to hold line on property tax by dipping into healthy reserve
The Ligonier Township supervisors are considering a proposed $2.7 million budget for 2026 that could have a funding shortfall of about $282,000. That’s the equivalent of revenue generated by 2.87 mills worth of real estate tax in the township. But a tentative budget, posted on the township website, calls for...
Sharpsburg, Etna, Millvale ramp up efforts to connect residents with food resources
Leaders in Sharpsburg, Etna and Millvale are ramping up efforts to help people struggling after a government pause of SNAP benefits and an overall increase in grocery costs. A list of food resources was developed to help people in need across the tri-borough area. “We’ve had so many more people...
1 dead in Washington County crashes on Thanksgiving
Portions of I-79 and I-70 in Washington County have reopened after two crashes Thursday evening, one of them fatal. A Wheeling woman was killed in the crash on northbound I-79 at the bridge over I-70 in South Strabane, according to the county coroner. Multiple injuries and vehicles were reported at...
Woman’s body found near Smithfield Street Bridge
Public safety officials responded to reports of a woman’s body found near the Smithfield Street Bridge in Pittsburgh. County dispatch received the call around 1:20 p.m. on Thursday. On Saturday, the Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the woman as Robin Brown, 47, address unknown. The cause and manner of...
For many, Thanksgiving is about more than the food
This Thanksgiving, siblings Garry Wiles and Jamie Long got together to share more than just a meal. They honored their father, a Vietnam veteran, by keeping alive a five-year long tradition of sharing Thanksgiving dinner at the American Legion in Lower Burrell. “Our dad is a member here. He’s in...
Cold does not deter 2,000 from Greensburg Turkey Trot
With blustery weather more fit for Christmas than Thanksgiving, more than 2,000 runners and walkers braved the 3.1 miles up and down hills in the annual Greensburg Turkey Trot. Since its inception 34 years ago, the race has attracted those who make it part of their holiday, getting some exercise...
Highlands to open pool for adult swim programs
The public will be able to enjoy the new $2 million pool at Highlands High School through a free, open swim program for adults. District officials plan to open the program as soon as January for people 18 and older to swim laps, engage in self-paced water aerobics or just...
The Stroller, Nov. 27, 2025: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Publicize your non-profit’s community events, fundraisers and club meetings for free in The Stroller. Send information at least two weeks in advance to vndnews@triblive.com or The Stroller, 210 Wood St., Tarentum PA 15084. Please include a daytime telephone number. Follow the Stroller on X at @VNDStroller. Count your blessings this...
Westmoreland happenings: Christmas house tour, meetings, more
Fundraisers • St. Stephen Orthodox Church, Unity, is accepting orders for its Christmas kolaci roll sale. Varieties: nut, apricot and poppyseed. Cost: $15. Order deadline: Dec. 3. Pickup: 10 a.m. to noon Dec. 13 and 20 at the church, 1520 Susan Drive. Orders: Cathy, 724-537-7238, or Brigette, 724-836-0930. • Westmoreland...
Firefighters battle blaze, hoarding at New Kensington home
Fire crews spent about three hours Wednesday battling a blaze at a home in the 40 Acres neighborhood of New Kensington that had heavy hoarding conditions, according to city Fire Chief Ed Saliba Jr. Volunteer fire departments from numerous Alle-Kiski Valley towns — including New Kensington, Arnold, Lower Burrell, Plum...
Round of grants to benefit multiple North Hills communities
Multiple communities in the North Hills are getting a boost from a recent round of state grants. A $106,000 grant will support the chassis replacement of an ambulance from the McCandless-Franklin Park Ambulance Authority. The total cost of the chassis replacement, also known as an ambulance remount, is $225,000, according...
A.W. Beattie students turn Thanksgiving parade into schoolwide event benefiting North Hills Community Outreach
Giving thanks and giving back to those in need were the themes of a student-led Thanksgiving parade at A.W. Beattie Career Center in McCandless. It also was a special treat for the preschoolers of Beattie’s Kiddie Tech program, who got to march in the parade around the school. While the...
Crash on Route 30 in North Huntingdon occurred after undercover drug buy
A crash on Route 30 in North Huntingdon on Monday evening apparently was connected to an attempt by police to arrest a man who they say sold drugs to an undercover officer, according to court papers. The undercover officer requested 10 “bricks” of heroin/fentanyl from Demiyr T. Johnson, 27, in...
Monroeville Historical Society keeps holiday tradition alive at Old Stone Church
A 54-year-old tradition continues in Monroeville. The annual tree-lighting celebration and holiday concert, hosted by the Monroeville Historical Society at the Old Stone Church, officially ushered in the season Nov. 25. “The first event was held in 1969, but years 2020 and 2021 were unfortunately missed due to the covid...
UPMC has not turned over transgender patient records to the Justice Department
UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh has not turned over to the federal government any information requested in a subpoena filed this year related to its treatment of transgender patients. That information was revealed Tuesday in a filing in federal court. “We are pleased to learn that UPMC has not turned...
Gateway School Board examines expenses, approves new clubs as 3 directors end their terms
At the Gateway School Board meeting Nov. 24, directors voted on a recommendation to update the business manager’s contract with the district, which would cost an additional $10,000 from Dec. 1 through July 31, 2026. Director Robin Mungo expressed concern over the pay increase, while Director Jack Bova noted Mike...
Hampton students take the reins for successful fall production of ‘Death by Chocolate’
On a stage drenched in blue light, a figure sits at a desk, struggling against their binds. A bookcase slides silently aside to reveal a hand holding a gun, protruding from the darkness of a secret room. A shot rings out and the struggling figure slumps over. Michael Petrucci, a...
Thanksgiving food prep more than a meal for Gateway’s family/consumer sciences students
The family and consumer sciences program at Gateway High School was busy the week leading up to Thanksgiving — just not with their usual cooking classes. Teacher Jamee Kovacs and her students were tasked with preparing Thanksgiving dinners for 15 area families, for a total of 50 dinners. “This is...
Norwin area: Christmas tree sale, toy drive, book sale, more
Scouts to sell Christmas trees Boy Scout Troop 284 of Irwin will be selling live Christmas trees at the Busy Beaver store parking lot at the Norwin Hills Shopping Center. The tree sale will be from 5-9 p.m. Dec. 5 and 12; 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Dec. 6 and 13; and...
Pittsburgh police officer on leave after assault charge in connection with domestic dispute
A Pittsburgh police officer was placed on administrative leave after he allegedly pushed his wife during a late-night domestic dispute over the weekend outside his Dormont home, authorities said Wednesday. But Officer Adam Thomas Germeyer’s attorney maintains her client is innocent — and stressed that women at the scene that...
Former Arnold police chief Eric Doutt waives hearing regarding drug charges in Armstrong County
Eric Doutt, a former Arnold police chief, is awaiting another court date after waiving his right to a preliminary hearing Wednesday in Armstrong County on several felony charges. Doutt, 56, of Arnold was arrested Nov. 13 in connection with a drug investigation by the state Attorney General’s Office. He was...
