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Holiday cheer abounds at Shaler ‘Lite’ Up Night

Kids love to tell Santa Claus all about their wish lists. Bill Cross delivered news that effectively granted plenty of property owners’ wishes. In welcoming guests to the annual Holiday “Lite” Up Night on Nov. 23 in Shaler, the longtime Ward 7 commissioner mentioned tax increases on the way for...
Vandergrift sisters make National Adoption Day a family affair

It was a family affair Wednesday for Vandergrift sisters Kelly and Nicole Dunmire, who created new families on National Adoption Day in Westmoreland County, giving two children a loving home and stability in their lives. “I prayed for what was best for Katerina. I prayed for what was in her...
2 accused of theft from coin laundry machines that caused $10K in damage

Two Westmoreland County residents are accused of breaking into coin laundry machines in four counties and stealing $2,210, according to court papers. Lauren M. Roth, 33, of Mt. Pleasant Borough, and Bryan E. Deiterich, 35, of Mt. Pleasant Township, caused about $10,000 worth of damages at four locations, state police...
Owners of shuttered Panther Pit nuisance bar face criminal charges

The owners of the troubled Panther Pit Bar and Grill in Pittsburgh’s Oakland neighborhood are facing criminal charges. This comes after Common Pleas Judge Dan Regan earlier this month ordered the bar be closed for at least a year amid allegations it was a nuisance bar without a liquor license....
McCandless fire companies seek a few good people

Greg Quatchak, chief at Ingomar Volunteer Company, is running out of ideas. The McCandless resident has been part of Ingomar VFC 187 for 50 years, and chief for 24. It was a family thing, following his father’s footsteps. Living on Harmony Road, across the street from the main station, he...
Murrysville area: Bell ringers needed, holiday events and more

Email news briefs and event listings to pvarine@triblive.com. Volunteer bell ringers needed The Salvation Army is seeking volunteer bell ringers through Dec. 20 on Fridays and Saturdays at the Delmont Walmart. Volunteers can sign up for a 1-hour shift between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. Walmart is at 6700 Hollywood...
McCandless tax rate to stay same

The Town of McCandless’ $27.3 million budget will be voted on during the council meeting at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 9 at Town Hall on Grubbs Road. Remaining at 1.236 mills, there is no real estate tax rate change for the 20th consecutive year. Two public budget workshops were held in...
Hempfield Walmart customer hit in face with gun inside store, police say

A Greensburg man is accused of hitting a Walmart customer in the face with a gun on Tuesday evening, according to court papers. State police said Ahseim S. Pestano, 29, was seen on surveillance video at the Hempfield store pulling a pistol from his front pocket and aiming it at...
No tax increase in Bradford Woods budget

The proposed 2025 budget for Bradford Woods projects $1.531 million in expenditures for the next year, with no tax increase. Council is set to vote on the budget at 7 p.m. Dec. 9 meeting at the municipal building, 4908 Wexford Run Road. The real estate tax rate remains at 3.375,...
Pay ‘Visit to Bethlehem’ in McCandless

Oh, little town of McCandless. Quite likely, it’s one of the most told and well-known stories of the past 2,000 years. And St. John’s Lutheran Church of Highland in McCandless wants to bring it to life this Christmas season. “A Visit to Bethlehem,” a live reenactment of the time and...
Gilpin would use reserves to close budget deficit, keep property taxes the same

Gilpin’s proposed 2025 budget calls for no tax increase, but the township would use more than half of its reserve money to close a projected $113,000 deficit. The proposed budget includes nearly $973,000 in spending but about $860,000 in revenue, according to the township. The township’s property tax rate would...
Oakmont proposed budget calls for 40% tax increase

Oakmont property owners could see a 40% tax hike, the first increase in 11 years, under the proposed 2025 budget. The budget proposal calls for a real estate tax increase of 1.5 mills, taking the rate from 3.73 mills to 5.23 mills. Officials say the increase is needed to cover...
30 downtown New Kensington businesses participating in 4th annual Shop Small Crawl

New Kensington’s take on Small Business Saturday, the Shop Small Crawl, features businesses that are brand new and others that are long-standing. The 30 downtown businesses participating in the fourth annual event range from Eazer’s Restaurant, founded in 1918, to Evanly Bakes, opening for its first day. Hailey Sabot and...
Westmoreland happenings: Kolachi sale, bingos, wreath class, more

Fundraisers • Jeannette American Legion will host bingo at 1 p.m. Dec. 1 at the post, 109 S. Fifth St. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Cost: $25 per packet, includes regular and special games. There will be a $750 jackpot game, magic number, door prizes and 50-50. The kitchen will...
Westmoreland gets $2M financial boost for Hempfield prison demolition plan

The demolition project at the former SCI Greensburg state prison got a $2 million boost from the state Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program. Now, officials are hoping it will be enough to do the entire demolition. “We feel that $2 million is enough to be able to proceed with bidding the...
Cheswick to tighten regulations for rental properties to stave off issues before they start

Cheswick officials are hoping to nip issues with rental properties in the borough before they start. Council is considering a proposal that tightens rules for rental units and requires landlords to license their rental properties through the borough. The proposed regulations, according to Councilwoman Shawna Almes, are in response to...

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