Western PA Local News category, Page 576
Annual event on tap to benefit Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall
The Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall is known by many names — the beacon on the hill, the Carnegie Carnegie, A.C. Free, etc. All these titles hopefully help to avoid confusion, as there are a number of Carnegie libraries in and around Pittsburgh (no, we aren’t the big...
Westmoreland happenings: Hot dog sale, reunion news, fundraisers, more
Fundraisers • St. John United Church of Christ, 1230 Brownstown Road, Larimer, will have a Dog Days of Summer hot dog sale from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 24 at the church. Combo meals and drinks available. Details: Lil, 724-493-8982. • Feeding the Spirit will host a beach-themed fundraiser,...
The Stroller, Aug. 21, 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. Cash raffle to benefit Eureka EMS Tickets are on sale for...
1 killed, 1 injured in Fayette County crash
One man was killed and another injured in a crash Tuesday night in Menallen Township, Fayette County. A 65-year-old man was killed in the crash around 10 p.m. on Route 51, Fayette County Coroner Bob Baker said. The coroner has not yet released the victim’s identity until next of kin...
Greensburg diocese’s Catholic schools start year with building upgrades, new programs
With air conditioning units installed, security upgrades completed and a plan in place to deepen students’ faith education, Greensburg Central Catholic High School is ready to welcome students back to its halls Wednesday. For Superintendent Nancy Rottler, there is no time like the present to be a student at Greensburg...
Danger below: Divers detail perils of scouring Western Pa.’s rivers for remains
Darrick Gerano says scuba diving in the Allegheny River ranges from unpleasant to downright harrowing. The water is cold and murky. Vision often is limited to just a few feet. Tree branches and junk dumped into the river pose a constant threat of entanglement. And then there are the dead...
Cold temperatures cause Westmoreland Fair exhibitors to bundle up while bunking with animals
There is strength in numbers — and also warmth. That’s something Sophia Bankosh is grateful for this week as she and a handful of friends are camping out overnight together in a horse barn during unseasonably low temperatures at the Westmoreland Fair. Overnight temperatures are expected to dip into the...
Police: 11-year-old girl struck and killed in Natrona
An 11-year-old was struck and killed while walking Tuesday night in Harrison, leaving residents in the neighborhood in disbelief. “I can’t believe this happened,” said Denise Parkin, resident and friend of the victim’s family. The Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s office identified the victim as Roxanne Alexis Bonnoni, 11, of Natrona....
Greensburg teen’s lawyer argues armed robbery prosecution endangers community
The attorney for a Greensburg teenager charged in connection with what police said was a violent armed robbery warned Tuesday that continued prosecution in adult court will only teach the juvenile to be a better criminal. Defense attorney Tim Andrews argued that robbery and other related offenses filed against Cayden...
412 Gives Back raises $9K selling cold drinks on cool day in Pine
On a positive note, it was far from the lowest recorded temperature for the day in the Pittsburgh area, according to the National Weather Service. Raise your hand if you remember bundling up when it hit 43 degrees Fahrenheit on Aug. 19, 1977. But given the relative scorch of this...
Restrictions to begin Wednesday on Pleasantville Road in Harrison
Traffic on Pleasantville Road in Harrison will be reduced to single-lane, alternating traffic from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. beginning Wednesday and continuing weekdays through late October. PennDOT announced that the restrictions will be between Fourth and Carlisle streets so that crews can replace a storm pipe. PennDOT is not...
Security review underway after Westmoreland inmate jammed lock with paper to escape cell
Westmoreland officials said a review of security protocols at the county jail is underway after an inmate used a piece of paper to escape from his cell and then assaulted a guard making early-morning rounds last week. Warden Steve Pelesky said the inmate — identified in court documents as John...
Pittsburgh police officer hit by car during arrest attempt
A Pittsburgh police officer was injured on Tuesday after police said he was struck by a car driven by a fleeing suspect in the city’s Beltzhoover neighborhood. The suspect, identified as William Skinner, 36, was arrested a short time later on the South Side after a brief manhunt. The injured...
Refresh of Sherman tank on display in Monessen nears completion
A World War II-era tank in Monessen is being restored thanks to thousands of dollars in donations from businesses and residents in the tri-county area. Exposure to the elements at Monessen City Park over the years had left the Army Sherman tank looking shabby, said Ron Chromulak, Air Force veteran...
School Road will reopen near Sardis Road in Murrysville
The bridge carrying School Road toward its intersection with Sardis Road will reopen Tuesday, PennDOT officials said. Construction crews have been working on the culvert which carries Haymakers Run underneath School Road, since early June. PennDOT District 12 spokesperson Laina Aquiline said the work is not completely finished, but the...
Pittsburgh woman pleads guilty to traffic violations in crash that killed boy, 6, on bike
A Pittsburgh woman pleaded guilty on Tuesday to low-level traffic violations stemming from an accident two years ago in which she struck and killed a 6-year-old boy. Jamel Austin, who had been riding his bike in the city’s Glen Hazel neighborhood, was killed on July 26, 2022. Rhonda Wood, 65,...
Paid intern sought by Westmoreland County Redevelopment Authority
The Westmoreland County Redevelopment Authority and Land Bank is looking to bring a local college student aboard for a communications internship. The paid, part-time position is open to college students in their second year or beyond who live or attend college in Westmoreland County. Interns will gain experience in marketing,...
Jeannette officer brings K-9 Diesel back to the police force
Diesel the police dog was back home Tuesday morning after three weeks in a kennel. He bounded through handler Jeannette police Sgt. Jim Phillips’ yard, re-familiarizing himself with the surroundings and playing fetch with his favorite ball. Phillips used Dutch commands to communicate with the 4-year-old Belgian malinois, outside of...
Ross police celebrate promotions, lifesaving efforts
Two Ross police officers were promoted to sergeant during the Aug. 19 meeting of township commissioners, and three other officers were presented with awards for helping to save local residents’ lives. Commissioners unanimously approved the promotions of Matthew Immekus and Peter Chuberko, while Chief Cristyn Zett commended the rapid and...
McKeesport man charged with shooting Parkway West driver in eye
A McKeesport man accused of shooting a motorist in the face last month as both drivers merged onto Interstate 376 in Pittsburgh is in custody. Rashawn Hall, 22, was arrested on Aug. 12 and charged with attempted homicide, aggravated assault and conspiracy. He is being held in Allegheny County Jail...
South Buffalo appoints 1st female supervisor
For the first time in its 177-year history, South Buffalo has a female supervisor. Karen Babilon was appointed to the board Monday after an unexpectedly competitive process that saw four candidates come forth, including another woman. “Normally, when there’s an opening, no one wants to do it,” Supervisor Paul Bergad...
Secret Service flaws enabled Trump assassination attempt, investigation shows
He’d warned them. Butler Township police Officer Drew Blasko paced angrily along the AGR International building, where just minutes before a gunman had clambered atop the roof, aimed an AR-15-style rifle at Donald Trump and fired, striking the former president. As Blasko and other officers stood guard near a loading...
Suri Cruise moves into Carnegie Mellon dorm with help from mom Katie Holmes
Suri Cruise, daughter of actress Katie Holmes and actor Tom Cruise, has officially moved into her dorm at Carnegie Mellon University in Oakland, Daily Mail reported. Suri, 18, moved in with Holmes’ help over the weekend, according to photos on the Daily Mail site. Holmes, 45, starred as Joey Potter...
Arnold police chief will be paid while on administrative leave
Arnold’s police chief will continue to be paid while on administrative leave, Mayor Shannon Santucci said Tuesday. City Council made that decision with a 4-0 vote Monday, Santucci said. Councilman Phil McKinley was absent. Josh Stanga’s salary was set at $82,000 when council hired him as police chief in February....
Pittsburghers’ English tutoring helps them connect with immigrants settling in region
When Eliane Totti’s stomach ached in her native Brazil, she’d take pineapple, collard greens, lemon and ginger from the homeopathic shop she ran four hours north of Sao Paulo and whip up a juice. The businesswoman learned more about American healthcare after immigrating to Mt. Lebanon two years ago. She’s...
