Western PA Local News category, Page 563
Safety urged for Montour Trail in Bethel Park
It is predicted that there will be 17 million electric bike sales annually by 2030, according to sustainability and green-living site TheRoundup. With the number of e-bikes on the rise, the Montour Trail Council has seen some issues with their use on the Bethel Park spur. “For the most part,...
Small roof fire breaks out at AHN Jefferson Hospital
A small “construction-related” fire broke out late Tuesday morning on the roof of AHN Jefferson Hospital in Jefferson Hills, according to a hospital spokeswoman. No one was hurt. The fire, which was reported at 11:20 a.m., caused some smoke to enter the upper floors of the hospital through the building’s...
Work underway to replace Greater Latrobe gym floor after pool maintenance mishap
Greater Latrobe Senior High’s main gym is getting an unplanned update of its floor after the wood surface was damaged by water during the summer. Work on the sub-floor was mostly complete before the Labor Day break and installation of a new maple floor surface was expected to begin this...
Resident charged after stabbing incident in Hempfield Towers elevator
A state trooper wrapped a tourniquet around the bleeding leg of a man at Hempfield Towers Sunday after a reported stabbing in an elevator, according to court papers. The wounded man was taken by ambulance to a hospital for treatment, police said. Troopers took Timothy Paul Wetzel, 30, who is...
Bushy Run set to reopen for the 1st time since June tornado
History buffs and dog walkers can return to the 213-acre grounds of Bushy Run Battlefield for the first time in more than two months this weekend. The state historical site closed after a tornado whipped through Penn Township on June 26, uprooting trees and downing power lines. The resulting damage...
Landslide work to close Pittsburgh’s P.J. McArdle Roadway for 5 days
Pittsburgh’s P.J. McArdle Roadway is set to close for five days for landslide work. The closure of the steep road linking the Liberty Bridge to Mount Washington is scheduled to start at 5 a.m. Wednesday. Officials said the road will reopen by 7 p.m. Sunday. During the closure, a contractor...
Humane officials say pit bull in West Newton suffered ‘brutal’ death
Humane officers from North Huntingdon animal shelter All But Furgotten are investigating the suspicious death of a pit bull terrier whose body was found Aug. 25 in West Newton. Tone, a 2-year-old white-and-gray pit bull, was reported missing from West Newton on Aug. 22. “All But Furgotten got involved because...
Trash to treasure: Fox Chapel Area artists compete in global Junk Kouture competition
A castaway graduation gown and a pile of plastic spoons might look like they’re destined for the recycling bin. But for two Fox Chapel Area juniors, the scraps combined for a winning look that will sashay down a professional runway with a global audience. Ayla Ojanen and Lily McLaughlin, both...
Harris set to return to Pittsburgh for 2nd visit this week
Presidential candidates may soon be putting fries on their salads considering how often they are visiting Pittsburgh lately. Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz are both visiting Pittsburgh this week as part of separate trips. With Harris rallying with union members in Pittsburgh on...
McKeesport teen charged in fatal shooting
A McKeesport teenager has been arrested and charged with a fatal shooting Sunday in the city. Allegheny County Police charged Daemond Artemus, 17, with homicide, carrying a gun without a license and gun possession by a minor in connection with the shooting death of 22-year-old Dylan C. Saula of North...
The Stroller, Sept. 3, 2024: 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. Animal Protectors requesting donations Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley is accepting...
Woodland Hills follows Penn Hills with new restrictions, safety measures for football games
In response to a shooting Friday night that forced the evacuation of Woodland Hills High School’s football stadium and an early end to the football game, district officials at Woodland Hills announced immediate changes to their policy on ticketed events. In a letter to district parents and the community, Woodland...
Job fair slated at PA CareerLink office near Youngwood
Those seeking a job will have the opportunity to meet with about 30 employers involved in manufacturing, health care, social services, government agencies and other businesses during the PA CareerLink Awareness Day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 4, at its office at 151 Pavilion Lane at...
Motorcyclist in critical condition following South Side collision
Pittsburgh Police said a motorcyclist is in critical condition after a vehicle that had been parked pulled out in front of him late Sunday night in the city’s South Side neighborhood. First responders were called to East Carson and South 21st streets around 11:45 p.m. for a report of a...
North Versailles man, 22, fatally shot in McKeesport
Allegheny County Police are investigating a fatal shooting of a North Versailles man in McKeesport. First responders were called to the 500 block of Lysle Boulevard around 10:50 a.m. Monday morning, where they found an adult male in the road who had been shot. He was pronounced dead at the...
Pittsburgh woman accused of beating her granddaughter, 3, to death
A Pittsburgh woman has been arrested after city police say she beat her 3-year-old granddaughter to death and then left her in her bed for several days before alerting authorities. Denise Johnson, 56, of the North Side, was charged with homicide, aggravated assault, child endangering, corruption of a minor and...
Thousands crowd Pittsburgh Brewing in Creighton for Cole Swindell concert
Creighton isn’t mentioned in country star Cole Swindell’s hit “She Had Me At Heads Carolina,” but with the excitement from concertgoers at Pittsburgh Brewing Co.’s Iron City Stage on Sunday, one might think otherwise. “This is the kind of crowd you dream of,” he said to about 7,000 concertgoers on...
In brief: Plum, Oakmont area news, events for the week of Sept. 2, 2024
Plum School Board approves contract with paraprofessionals union The Plum School Board has approved a six-year contract with the Plum Borough Paraprofessionals Education Support Paraprofessionals union. The agreement is effective from July 1 through June 30, 2030. The union represents instructional paraprofessionals, special education paraprofessionals, personal care aides, library aides,...
In brief: Penn Hills and Verona area happenings, week of Sept. 2, 2024
Insurance fair planned at senior center Penn Hills is hosting a health insurance fair for seniors from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Oct. 18 at the Penn Hills Senior Service Center, 147 Jefferson Road. Anyone 60 and older is invited. Representatives from Humana, UPMC, Highmark, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna Healthcare and...
The Stroller, Sept. 2, 2024: 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. MyHeritage research database available at Harrison library The local history department...
In brief: Herald area events for the week of Sept. 2, 2024
Hearing planned on zoning changes in Sharpsburg Sharpsburg officials have scheduled a public hearing to discuss proposed zoning ordinance amendments. The hearing is set for 6 p.m. Sept. 12 at the borough building, 1611 Main St. Councilwoman Sarah Ishman said the borough is “cleaning up the code” so it is...
Sustainability, unique finds: Vendors at Greensburg Vintage Market see variety of values, motivations for buying secondhand
If Harry Miller has learned anything from more than 40 years selling antiques, it’s that people will collect anything. “There’s probably somebody that collects ping pong balls in different sizes and colors and whatnot,” said Miller, 62, of Pulaski. Owner of Catman Collectibles, Miller joined more than 50 other vendors...
Penn Hills to implement new security measures at home football games
The Penn Hills School District has implemented new site entry standards and an “increased security presence” at its home football games this season. The changes come after a shooting Friday in the vicinity of the Woodland Hills-Penn Hills football game in Turtle Creek. Penn Hills Superintendent John Mozzocio detailed the...
Scenes from the Valley: Images captured in the Alle-Kiski Valley from Aug. 22-28, 2024
Here is a weekly look at recent images captured throughout the Alle-Kiski Valley. From major news events to routine gatherings, TribLive’s “Scenes from the Valley” photo package brings to life activities and moments happening in your backyard. To have a photo considered as a “Scenes from the Valley” candidate, please...
Faces of the Valley: Volunteering and firefighting is family affair for Lower Burrell woman
Nicole Hereda’s family quite literally is immersed in the Kinloch Volunteer Fire Department in Lower Burrell. Hereda, 39, of Lower Burrell is a safety officer and fundraising chair at the station, located off New York Avenue in the city. Her husband, Ted, is chief, and their sons, T.J. and Josh,...
