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Deluzio, Mercuri face off for pivotal 17th Congressional District seat
Republican Rob Mercuri, a Pennsylvania state representative, is looking to unseat Democratic U.S. Rep. Chris Deluzio in a pivotal congressional race that could be crucial in determining which party controls the U.S. House. Fox Chapel’s Deluzio, a voting rights attorney and Iraq War veteran, defeated former Ross commissioner Jeremy Shaffer...
Long delayed North Irwin bridge project slated for 2025
Reconstruction of a now demolished bridge in North Irwin could begin next year after Westmoreland commissionerssigned off on a financing deal that will allocate more than $5.8 million in state funds to complete the project, which has seen little movement over the last decade. County and local officials have sought...
Police arrest man for trespassing at West Hempfield Elementary, find suspected drugs
A Lawrence County man was charged Thursday with trespassing on West Hempfield Elementary property as students were filtering into the building, according to court papers. District officials say the man had been dropped off at a nearby gas station by Pennsylvania State Police earlier that morning. Zachery T. Leonard, 30,...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Nov. 1-3
One last round of scary good times can be found this post-Halloween-kend. Laugh, eat, share, groove and browse with some killer events. Here are a few fun things to check out. Hometown Homegrown Take a bite of everything Pittsburgh at the Heinz History Center in the Strip District. Their Hometown-Homegrown...
Former ATI plant in West Leechburg under new ownership
The site of the former ATI plant in West Leechburg is under new ownership, but its future use remains unknown. The property was sold in September to West Leechburg Holdings LLC, said Kayla Visnovsky, borough secretary and treasurer of West Leechburg. West Leechburg Council members, in a joint statement, expressed...
The Stroller, Nov. 1, 2024: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
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Linton Middle School to undergo internal improvements
Linton Middle School will be seeing some internal changes starting in November. School board members voted Oct. 30 to approve phase one of the school’s HVAC upgrade project. When the project is finished, classrooms will have new unit ventilation systems and controls, allowing teachers to make temperature adjustments for heat...
Car crashes into Greensburg supermarket’s mural-adorned wall
A wall decorated with a large mural was damaged Thursday afternoon when a car crashed into the Charley Brothers Shop ‘n Save supermarket on East Pittsburgh Street in Greensburg. The woman driving the car was checked out by medics and did not require treatment, according to Greensburg fire Chief Tom...
Check out these upcoming programs at the Cooper-Siegel and Sharpsburg libraries
The Cooper-Siegel Community Library and its Sharpsburg branch offer a variety of programming for visitors of all ages. To view a complete list of offerings, visit coopersiegel.librarycalendar.com. Events at both libraries are listed and can be viewed according to age group and location. Registration is required for most programs as...
Loose pit bulls bite up to 5 during trick-or-treating in Tarentum
Tarentum resident Margie Shutack is grateful her husband Michael will recover from what was described as a vicious dog attack on Halloween about a block away from their East Seventh Avenue home. “God has been on our side,” said Shutack on Thursday evening. “I’m just so glad that he’s going...
Greensburg cafe owner recalls ‘really cool’ meeting with Bill Clinton at campaign event and his shop
Earlier this week, former President Bill Clinton departed Greensburg leaving behind praise for the homemade apricot scones at the town’s White Rabbit Cafe. Owner Tommy Medley had a half-hour’s notice before Clinton stopped at the Main Street eatery about 1 p.m. Tuesday to grab a treat and talk with the...
West Leechburg woman cultivates Halloween, community spirit
Mary Zanotto is no stranger to hosting big events. From a Galentine’s Day event to a St. Patty’s Day block party, planning ways for everyone in her community to feel included has always been an integral part of Zanotto’s life. “It’s a no brainer,” Zanotto said. “You love people, love...
Dick’s insider trading scheme nets Hampton man a year in federal prison
A Hampton construction company owner who engaged in “frequent and risky” trading in Dick’s Sporting Goods securities, earning more than $800,000, in profits will serve a year in federal prison for insider trading. Frank T. Poerio Jr., 63, pleaded guilty in July to four counts of security fraud. He was...
With temps near 80, PennDOT drivers polish their snow plowing skills
About 13 equipment operators hit a PennDOT training course Thursday in Unity to practice their snow plow skills on a day when the region broke the temperature record, hitting 80 degrees. The previous record, 79 degrees, was set in 1950, according to the National Weather Service in Pittsburgh. The equipment...
Casey, Fetterman visit Murrysville Democrats ahead of election
Michelle McFall says being a Democrat in Westmoreland County is not easy right now. There are 91,247 registered Democrats in the county compared to 131,917 Republicans, according to the commonwealth’s latest tally. McFall, chair of the Westmoreland County Democratic Party, said it can feel like an emotional vacuum. A visit...
Harris to hold rally in Pittsburgh on Election Day eve
Vice President Kamala Harris is closing out her campaign in Pennsylvania and will rally with supporters in Pittsburgh on Monday. Harris is barnstorming through the swing states during the last few days of the campaign. She’s saving Pennsylvania, the most critical battleground, for last. The vice president will speak at...
Sale approved for Lower Burrell, Hempfield nursing homes
Eight Guardian Elder Care skilled-nursing facilities — including Belair in Lower Burrell and Oak Hill in Hempfield — will be sold to GBK Eight LLC in a transaction recently approved by a federal Bankruptcy Court. It also approved the transfer of operations for 11 other leased skilled-nursing facilities to New...
Blackburn Center employee accused of obstructing custody order won’t be prosecuted
Criminal charges were withdrawn Wednesday against a fourth Blackburn Center employee that police said obstructed efforts by state troopers to enforce an emergency custody order issued by a county judge. The case against Eleonora M. Marsili, 65, will not be prosecuted. “We support the actions of the Pennsylvania State Police...
Feds charge Pa. Air National Guardsman, Jewish woman with spray-painting antisemitic graffiti in Pittsburgh
Federal authorities have arrested a former Pennsylvania Air National Guard member described as a Hamas sympathizer and a Jewish woman from Pittsburgh in connection with vandalizing two Jewish organizations in the city over the summer. Mohamad Hamad, 23, of Moon Township and Talya A. Lubit, 24, of Pittsburgh each face...
Mt. Pleasant fire department apologizes for Halloween parade entry with VP Harris tied to golf cartVideo
A Halloween parade display in Westmoreland County depicting Vice President Kamala Harris handcuffed and leashed to the back of a golf cart drew outrage from bystanders and the Pittsburgh branch of the NAACP, which denounced it as a symbol of racism and hatred. “It had no place in any parade...
$1M in gambling revenue will help Southwest Greensburg build new public works complex
Southwest Greensburg will spend about $1 million in state gambling money to build a new public works garage. The borough was awarded $1 million from the state program that distributed the revenue generated from Live Casino Pittsburgh to communities in the region. “It’s huge,” said Mayor Carol Palcic of the...
Don’t mail that election ballot. Deliver in person to ensure it counts, officials say
Don’t send that mail-in ballot if you want your vote to count. It’s too late. If you haven’t already mailed your mail-in or absentee ballot as of Thursday, then Allegheny County officials are warning voters it likely won’t arrive on time to the count if sent through traditional mail. County...
Murrysville area: Used book sale, 5K fundraiser, cantata concert and more
Email news briefs and event listings to pvarine@triblive.com. Used book sale The American Association of University Women will host their annual fall used book sale at the Murrysville Community Library. It will be from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 14-16 at the library, 4130 Sardis Road in Murrysville. A...
New security measure at Penn Hills Elementary also promotes school spirit
Penn Hills Elementary School is getting a window makeover. On Oct. 30, board members approved the purchase and use of security window film, a safety measure that will add school spirit and peace of mind to the school off Jefferson Road. According to Christopher Cence, the school’s principal, no specific...
5 things to do in Westmoreland this weekend: Nov. 1-3
Spooky season has ended, but there’s plenty autumn left to enjoy the crisp weather and beautiful scenery before it starts to turn cold for the winter. Here are some events taking place across Westmoreland County this weekend. Pumpkin pitchin’ Devout Brewing in Penn Township will host its second annual “pumpkin...
