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4 more charged in alleged mistreatment of elementary students in Greensburg Salem
It’s what they didn’t do that resulted in charges filed Monday against four more people as part of a case involving the alleged mistreatment of three children last year at a Greensburg Salem School District elementary school. “These were people who participated to some degree, but weren’t the main people...
Plum police arrest man who came to woman’s aid, fired shot past husband’s head
A Plum man was arrested Saturday after, police say, he hit a man over the head with a piece of wood and fired a shot past his head. Borough police charged Anthony Nicholas Carlisano, 56, with a felony count of aggravated assault and misdemeanor counts of simple assault and recklessly...
‘An inclusive community’: Ross hosts inaugural Pride celebration
Journalists aren’t supposed to refer anything as “first annual,” but if all goes as planned, that’s the case for the June 9 Pride celebration in Ross. “We already have the date for next year,” Amy Bialek said, and it again will be on the second Sunday of June. She serves...
Former PNC Bank president Sylvan M. ‘Sy’ Holzer remembered for philanthropic work, love of Pittsburgh
Former PNC Bank president Sylvan M. “Sy” Holzer died Saturday at age 75. Holzer, known for his civic leadership and philanthropic work, served as PNC’s president from 1997 until his retirement in late 2016. He worked for the bank for 45 years. “He spent every waking moment giving back to...
In brief: Herald area events for the week of June 17, 2024
Area residents reminded to lock homes, vehicles O’Hara police posted a crime alert on Facebook last week about a report of an individual prowling around a residence June 7 in the Bentley Drive area. Fox Chapel police also said there were several attempted overnight break-ins that weekend of residences in...
In brief: Penn Hills and Verona area happenings, week of June 17, 2024
Community invited to Pride celebration The Steel Goat Marketplace invites the community to a free Pride 2024 celebration from noon to 5 p.m. June 22 at the business, 200 Jefferson Road. Activities include flash tattoos, a DJ, raffles, do-it-yourself crafts, a selfie booth, live demonstrations, product vendors and information booths....
Pittsburgh tops list as most affordable housing market in U.S. — but there’s a catch
Pittsburgh’s housing market is the most affordable in the United States, according to a study by a university in California. However, the report’s authors say, the ‘Burgh still falls just short of true affordability. Issued by the Center for Demographics and Policy at Chapman University and the Frontier Centre for...
California woman charged with homicide in Shadyside baby’s death
A California woman staying in a Shadyside Airbnb was charged with homicide Sunday in connection with the death of a 6½-week-old Pittsburgh boy. Nicole Virzi, 29, of San Diego, said the boy, identified as Leon Katz, fell from a bouncer seat Saturday night while she was watching him in a...
Medical examiner IDs Pittsburgh man fatally shot on Arlington Avenue
The Allegheny County Medical Examiner on Tuesday identified the man fatally shot in Arlington Heights a day earlier as Shawn Marcus Czeczely. Czeczely, 53, of Pittsburgh, was found unresponsive in the 3000 block of Arlington Avenue at 12:54 a.m. Monday, the medical examiner said. He was pronounced dead at the...
In brief: Sewickley area happenings, week of June 17, 2024
Deer concerns Glen Osborne officials are researching ways on how to control the borough’s deer population. Council is looking into recent changes to Pittsburgh’s deer-hunting program including the use of archery in additional parks. The city last year launched a limited archery pilot program in Frick and Riverview parks. Thirty...
In brief: North Allegheny area happenings, week of June 17, 2024
EcoVillage information session Rachel Carson EcoVillage at Providence Heights will host a free in-person information session from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 22 at the Kearns Spirituality Center, 9000 Babcock Blvd., McCandless. Attendees will hear from community members and watch a slide presentation with a question-and-answer session about the...
In brief: Plum, Oakmont area events, week of June 17, 2024
Plum approves GAMA Sports Training development Plum Council has approved plans for the expansion of a sports training facility in the borough. At its June 10 meeting, council unanimously approved the project proposed by GAMA Sports Training for its $2.5 million development on Sheena Drive. That included approval of a...
Morning roundup: Fire causes damage at Champion Lakes Golf Course
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Monday, June 17, 2024. Fire damages building at Champion Lakes Golf Course Champion Lakes Golf Course was expected to be open for business Monday after firefighters doused a blaze Sunday evening in a building at the Fairfield Township course....
The Stroller, June 17, 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. Springdale library to host summer reading kickoff Springdale Free Public Library...
Plum among school districts eyeing electric bus fleet
Plum School District students soon could be enjoying a quieter ride to school with the addition of fully electric school buses. The district is one of 21 in Pennsylvania awarded federal money through the Clean School Bus Program to help convert their fleets to electric vehicles. But don’t say goodbye...
Plum EMS to test program aimed at preventing opioid overdose victims from using again
When a person suffering from an opioid overdose is saved with Narcan, they go into immediate withdrawal. The last thing paramedics want is for that person to use again just to get rid of those symptoms, said Brian Maloney, director of operations for Plum Emergency Medical Services. “When a person...
Western Pa. could break 100-degree record this week; residents cautioned
Pittsburgh’s temperatures could reach 100 degrees this week for the first time in almost 30 years, according to Matt Brudy, meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Moon. The last time the region hit 100 degrees was July 15, 1995, he said. It’s one of several records at stake amid...
More staffing, education stressed at local pools as temps, crowds expected to rise
Mother Nature is cranking up the heat after what started as an unseasonably cool season for area pools. After mid-60s temperatures last week, temperatures this week are projected to be record-breaking high. Temperatures Monday through Friday are expected to be in the mid- to high 90s — levels that haven’t...
‘Special’ Allegheny River recognized as River of the Year
State officials recognized the Allegheny River as the River of the Year during a celebration Saturday at Aspinwall’s Allegheny RiverTrail Park. “The Allegheny River is an important part of Pennsylvania’s natural history and beauty, so it is great to celebrate all that the river offers and its impact on the...
Donations accepted, benefit planned for displaced residents of Avonmore fire
The Avonmore community is rallying around those who lost everything after a fire at My Buddy’s Place on Saturday. Crews from nearly 30 surrounding volunteer fire companies responded to the bar at 407 Indiana Ave. to put out a fire that started Saturday afternoon. The scene was cleared early Sunday,...
Bethel Park opens new Splash Park
Looking into a crowd of children wearing bathing suits in anticipation of being first-ever guests at the new Bethel Park Splash Park, state Rep. Natalie Mihalek decided to keep her comments brief. “I don’t want to be the one standing in the way of kids going to the splash pad,...
Scenes from the Valley: Images captured in the Alle-Kiski Valley from June 5-12, 2024
Here is a weekly look at recent images captured throughout the Alle-Kiski Valley. From major news events to routine gatherings, the Tribune-Review’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,...
Faces of the Valley: Freeport Scout’s project aims to help feed Leechburg community
Being a Boy Scout is in Keagan Bowser’s DNA. Bowser, a rising senior at Kiski Area High School, has been a Scout since he was 11. His father, Shawn, and older brother, Caleb, were Eagle Scouts, so it was only natural that Keagan would follow in their footsteps and earn...
Freeport post office adds garden to support native pollinators
Snail mail may drop off in the summer months, but the post office in Freeport soon will be buzzing with native pollinators. The Postal Service recently hired Grace Clark, owner of Lestari Natives in Harrison, to plant two beds of native plants in an effort to support the town’s birds...
Fire in McKeesport destroys 1 house, damages 4 others
An overnight fire in McKeesport destroyed one house and damaged four surrounding buildings Sunday — and fire crews are working to address the situation. Though the fire is no longer active, McKeesport Fire Department’s deputy chief, T.J. Perciavalle, said it’s still smoldering. A closer look at the McKeesport fire, which...
