Western PA Local News category, Page 592
West Leechburg native pens trilogy of books about his international aerospace career
Most jobs don’t result in your car being destroyed by debris from an exploding rocket. But for Daniel Kovalchik, formerly of Allegheny Township, Leechburg and West Leechburg, a workday in 1997 turned tragic at Cape Canaveral, Fla., when the launch of an unmanned Delta II rocket experienced a failure, sending...
Morning Roundup: 5 injured in rollover crash in South Strabane Township
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Monday, Aug. 5: 5 injured in rollover crash in South Strabane Township Five people were injured Sunday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash in South Strabane Township. Several emergency crews, including the South Strabane Fire Department, South Strabane Township Police...
In brief: Hampton area happenings, week of Aug. 5, 2024
Hampton deer management Since the early 2000s, Hampton has implemented an archery deer management program on township -owned property. As development expands, the deer’s natural habitat is diminishing, and overpopulation has led to a rise in vehicle accidents, the potential for Lyme disease cases, and property damage. To promote community...
In brief: North Allegheny area happenings, week of Aug. 5, 2024
‘Backpack Brigade’ collection The Education Partnership is teaming up with “The Bubba Show” on Star 100.7 for the 10th annual Bazzy and Bubba Backpack Brigade. The back-to-school supply collection event is scheduled for 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 9 at Shults Ford, McCandless. The goal is to collect new...
In brief: Plum, Oakmont area news, events for the week of Aug. 5, 2024
Basket auction at John Anthony’s to benefit dog rescue A basket auction to benefit Beach Dog Rescue of Costa Maya, Mexico, will be held Aug. 8 to 16 at John Anthony’s Restaurant, 115 Center New Texas Road. The cost is $10 for 25 tickets. Tickets can be purchased during regular...
The Stroller, Aug. 5, 2024: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
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In brief: Herald area events for the week of Aug. 5, 2024
Duquesne Light schedules power outage in parts of Aspinwall Residents should already have been notified by Duquesne Light about a scheduled power outage from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Aug. 5 — rain date will be Tuesday, Aug. 6. The area of the outage will be Western Avenue and...
4-mile trail to open soon in Leechburg, thanks to volunteers’ dedication
A 4-mile trail in Leechburg is close to opening after months of work by volunteers. The trail will link Leechburg to a series of trails that span across Armstrong County from Westmoreland to Clarion counties. Chris Ziegler, executive director of Armstrong Trails, said her organization bought Kiski Junction Railroad in...
Heat waves, dry spells have financial impacts yet to be seen by local farmers
A roller coaster summer of heat waves and dry spells is pausing business on some local farms, threatening their pocketbooks. “We’re usually open at the end of July,” said Mikayla Long of Myers Pickle Farm in Gilpin, a well-known farm and store that’s been selling locally grown produce during summer...
Rep. Mike Kelly, chair of Trump shooting task force, vows bipartisan inquiry will get answers
Most major congressional investigations come with a trail of doubters and parallel sleuths. Already, the task force investigating the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump has drawn criticism from U.S. Reps. Cory Mills, R-Fla., and Eli Crane, R-Ariz., ex-snipers who were left off the panel. Mills has pledged to...
Chartiers Valley partners with AHN for Chill Project services
Chartiers Valley is planning to keep things chill this school year. The district approved a contract with Allegheny Health Network for the Chill Project, which teaches school-age children emotional and coping techniques. The total cost of the program is $300,000, or $75,000 allocated to each of the district’s schools. Funding...
Butler Farm Show officially opens 22 days after shooting
As the saying goes, the show must go on. On Sunday evening, hundreds packed into the Butler Farm Show grounds to fulfill an annual routine, just three weeks after tragedy struck those same grounds. Less than a month after the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump during a campaign...
Viewing, funeral services set for 10-year-old killed in Donegal Township
A funeral will be held this week for a 10-year-old Donegal Township boy who was stabbed to death Thursday. Hunter Meyers was spending the night at 13-year-old James C. Campbell’s house in Donegal when, police said, James stabbed Hunter multiple times in the head. Hunter was found dead in a...
New Kensington woman’s son charged in her stabbing death in Arnold
Police charged a New Kensington woman’s son in her stabbing death early Sunday evening. Diana N. Rebold, 73, was found by police in the middle of Liberty Avenue in Arnold. Police arrested Brian Johnathan Rebold, 38, of Arnold and charged with one count of criminal homicide and one count of...
Cleanup ongoing after house partially collapses in North Braddock
Demolition crews were dispatched to North Braddock’s Stokes Street on Sunday after a house partially collapsed there. The incident happened early Sunday, according to TribLive news partner WTAE. Neighbors told the news station they heard a boom before the house partially fell to the sidewalk. Neighbors were evacuated late Saturday...
Rollover crash closes portion of West Liberty Avenue in Dormont
Emergency crews responded Sunday afternoon to a crash involving multiple vehicles in Dormont. The borough’s fire department posted on social media that West Liberty Avenue was closed between Pioneer and LaSalle avenues. Motorists were advised to avoid the area. Police from several departments, firefighters and medics responded, according to TribLive...
Lower Burrell event promotes rescuing animals, showcases pets looking for homes
New Kensington’s Rick Ellis spent part of his Sunday afternoon sprawled out in Kotecki Memorial Park, lavishing love on adoptable dogs from Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley. Ellis, a volunteer at the New Kensington shelter, tussled with an Australian Cattle Dog-Beagle mix named Mogie and talked up the benefits of...
Big Brothers Big Sisters’ Summer Fest continues to growVideo
The Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Laurel Region’s third annual Summer Fest drew hundreds of people to Hempfield’s sun-drenched Twin Lakes Park on Sunday. The festival that was born out of the pandemic to replace a flagging fundraising event for the nonprofit now serves as its biggest fundraiser. Gabrielle...
Scenes from the Valley: Images captured in the Alle-Kiski Valley from July 25-31, 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...
Westmoreland County community organization plans Arnold drug march
For years, the Arnold community has been facing issues involving drug-related deaths and acts of violence. Arnold resident Cheryl Banks hopes to provide a solution. Banks, 65, is spearheading a drug march led by Voices of Westmoreland, an organization dedicated to advocating for those living in Westmoreland County. The march,...
Alle-Kiski Valley senior citizens reap benefits of Sunny’s Community Garden in Indiana Township
Sandi Lando Welch has spent her career nourishing people’s souls. Now, the retired nonprofit leader is feeding people’s bellies, too. Welch launched Sunny’s Community Garden this spring in Indiana Township. It’s her third such initiative, following parcels in Pittsburgh’s Hill District and Manchester neighborhoods, with the goal of growing and...
Ligonier Valley Writers invite public to picnic at Unity farm
The Ligonier Valley Writers are setting a new scene for the organization’s annual picnic this year. On Aug. 11, attendees will gather under a pavilion at the Jamison Farm in Unity for a feast of potluck dishes and local literature. After holding the picnic for many years at St. Michael’s...
Pittsburgh Brewing Co. seeks DEP approval for Iron City Dock
Positive feedback from a temporary boat dock at the Pittsburgh Brewing Co. facility in East Deer has brewery officials eyeing a more permanent landing, but this time, with approval from state authorities. Brewery officials are applying for a permanent boat dock permit through the state’s Department of Environmental Protection. “The...
Fox Chapel area real estate transactions, week of Aug. 4, 2024
Aspinwall BP Brothers LLC sold property at 413 Center Ave. to APB Properties LLC for $234,423. Blawnox Estate of Harry Plusquellec Jr. sold property at 535 Fountain St. to Frank Vozza for $75,000. Etna James Olson sold property at Butler St. to Deborah and Stefano Acierno for $20,000. Harmar James...
North suburban real estate transactions, week of Aug. 4, 2024
Bellevue Frank Anthony Bonacci sold property at 606 Cliff Av to Lindsey Crumley and Dylan Lukitsch for $216,500. Bradford Woods Mitchel Zemel sold property at 25 Chestnut Road to Michael and Shannon Thomas for $975,500. Etna James Olson sold property at Butler St. to Deborah and Stefano Acierno for $20,000....
