Western PA Local News category, Page 657
Former Arnold cop pleads guilty to filing false report
A former Arnold police pleaded guilty Monday in connection with allegations that he lied to investigators after he staged what he called a hit and run crash of his city-issued SUV. Ryan Matthew Clark, 33, of Sarver, told a Westmoreland County judge he was ready to move on with his...
Penn Hills hookah bar where 9 were shot lacks liquor license
A Penn Hills hookah bar where nine people were shot over the weekend, two fatally, was operating without a liquor license, authorities said Monday. Allegheny County Police, who are investigating the shooting early Sunday at Ballers Hookah Lounge and Cigar Bar, said they will consult with the District Attorney’s Office...
Car fire briefly halts traffic on Tarentum Bridge; no injuries reported
A car fire halted traffic Monday morning on the Tarentum Bridge, but did not cause any injuries, according to emergency responders. Fire crews arrived shortly after 8 a.m. to extinguish a car fire in the northbound lanes, blocking rush-hour traffic in both directions. A single occupant escaped the vehicle unharmed,...
Tu y Yo Cafe serves up authentic Latin American flavor in Indiana Township
An authentic Latin American eatery is serving up more than sandwiches and specialty items at Tu y Yo Cafe in Indiana Township. “I make it all with love,” said co-owner Grace Betancourt-Jones, the friendly force behind the five-year success of the casual all-day cafe that’s tucked away in a small...
Pine-based nonprofit raises $10K-plus for Make-A-Wish
The theme was tea-party chic for 412 Gives Back’s latest fundraiser on behalf of Make-A-Wish Greater Pennsylvania and West Virginia Inc. For the occasion, that meant plenty of brightly colored, floral-patterned dresses worn by the women in attendance, complemented by festive fascinator hats. The event, called Stock the Cellar, served...
Developer set on resurrecting St. Bart’s as senior housing
A local developer is preparing to convert the old St. Bartholomew campus into affordable housing for seniors. Shawn Taylor pitched his vision to the Penn Hills Planning Commission on May 23, seeking a conditional use for an approximately 100-unit complex that repurposes some parts of the site and demolishes others....
In brief: Penn Hills and Verona area happenings, week of June 3, 2024
State store closed for remodeling The Fine Wine & Good Spirits at 90 Allegheny River Blvd. in Verona is expected to be closed until the fall as crews remodel the building. There are several liquor stores nearby, including: • 624 Allegheny River Blvd. in Oakmont • 1103 Milltown Road in...
Penn Hills flower shop marking 85 years of business
Sometimes you just want to go where everybody knows your name. Frankstown Gardens in Penn Hills is one such place. Generations of local families have passed through the doors of the 85-year-old business. And there’s no end in sight for Vincent Tumminello, 58, its third-generation owner. His grandparents opened the...
Former U.S. Capitol officers injured in Jan. 6 attack to stump for Biden in Pittsburgh
Police officers who were injured in the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol will travel to Pittsburgh and other cities in Pennsylvania this week to criticize former President Donald Trump’s alleged role in the attack. Former Capitol Police officers Harry Dunn and Sgt. Aquilino Gonell will visit Pittsburgh...
In brief: Pine-Richland area happenings, week of June 3, 2024
Commencement set for June 7 Pine-Richland High School’s graduation is scheduled for 7 p.m. June 7 at Pine-Richland stadium. The Class of 2024 has 340 graduates, who had their final day of school May 31. Pine-Richland School Board’s planning meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. June 10 and the board’s...
In brief: Plum, Oakmont area events, week of June 3, 2024
Oakmont Carnegie Library summer events on tap The Oakmont Carnegie Library has released its list of summer events for adults, teens and young children. Recurring events for adults include the library’s book club, Cookbook Club, yoga, Meditation with the Monks every Tuesday, open hours in the Makerspace, and Third Tuesday...
Morning Roundup: Vehicle overturns on Parkway East; vehicles stolen in Hempfield
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Monday, June 3: Vehicle overturns on Parkway East A crash occurred early Monday morning on the Parkway East, resulting in a car overturning onto its roof. The crash happened in the eastbound lanes between the Squirrel Hill Tunnel and...
Multi-county school districts try to find solution for STEB complaints
During Leechburg Area school board’s proposed budget presentation in March, board members were put on the spot when West Leechburg residents demanded a new tax structure. “We were alerted by the taxpayers that (the consistent school tax hikes) are unacceptable and we wanted to follow their lead,” said Leechburg Area...
Kiski Township could become newest member of Southern Armstrong Regional Police
Kiski Township is free to join the Southern Armstrong Regional Police Department after a series of approvals from stakeholders in the regional force. The Southern Armstrong police commission accepted Kiski Township’s letter of interest May 20. Within days, the Gilpin supervisors and Ford City Council gave the OK, meeting the...
The Stroller, June 3, 2024: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
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East Huntingdon man receives probation for involvement in 2021 Greensburg street brawl
An East Huntingdon man was sentenced Friday to seven years of probation in connection with a Greensburg street brawl three years ago. Judge Christopher Feliciani ordered Tyler J. Griffiths, 24, to spend 18 months on house arrest. Griffiths pleaded guilty in March to aggravated harassment by prisoner, resisting arrest and...
Latrobe man sentenced in 2021 assault case
A guilty plea was entered Thursday by a Latrobe man in connection with a domestic assault, a year after a mistrial was declared when a juror communicated with another about the case via Facebook. Glenn James Whittier, 53, pleaded guilty to reckless endangerment and simple assault. He was sentenced Thursday...
Pittsburgh maternity experts skeptical of Florida law allowing out-of-hospital C-sections
Pittsburgh-area childbirth experts say they are skeptical of a new Florida law that would allow the creation of “advanced birth centers” in the state, where doctors could deliver babies vaginally or by C-section outside of a hospital. Florida’s Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the bill in March, creating a new designation...
Former public golf resort reopening soon as mental health residential center in Armstrong County
Armstrong County’s former Inn at Lenape Heights Event Center & Golf Resort is poised to reopen this month as a private mental health treatment facility. “We do envision this being a top-level facility,” said Rob Samuels, co-owner of the planned Lenape Wellness Center in Manor Township. “Our goal is to...
1 arrested as protesters draw police response on Pitt campus
Protesters gathered and chanted in support of Palestine on Sunday evening at the Cathedral of Learning in Oakland. Police from several agencies including the University of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University, city of Pittsburgh and Pennsylvania State Police were at the scene. Two demonstrations in Oakland converged on the cathedral’s lawn,...
‘Rockin’ Roosevelt’ benefit concert marks the start of summer at Arnold’s Roosevelt Park
New Ken-Arnold Social in the Park got the summer season underway Sunday with its annual “Rockin’ Roosevelt” benefit concert at Arnold’s Roosevelt Park. A lineup of 11 bands were scheduled to perform, each for half-hour sets from noon to 8 p.m. With the bands all donating their time, proceeds from...
Springdale Township church hosts annual creation of sawdust carpets for Feast of Corpus Christi
A damp parking lot made for a good canvas Sunday morning at a Springdale Township church. Our Lady of Victory on Low Grade Road again hosted Guardian Angels Parish’s annual Feast of Corpus Christi celebration, which included the creation of colorful sawdust carpets. It previously was held at Holy Martyrs...
Mammoth Fest draws faithful, builds crafter business
Events like Mammoth Fest give local crafters doing something they love a way to share their products with the masses. Oftentimes, a buyer at a small, local event turns into a loyal customer. “We do get repeat business when we’re out and about,” said Nancy Sanner of Hempfield. She makes...
Scenes from the Valley: Images captured in the Alle-Kiski Valley from May 23-29, 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: Beloved Deer Lakes teaching couple to say goodbye after long, enriching careers
Craig Taliani gets a bit emotional when thinking about what the Deer Lakes School District has meant to him and his family. He thinks about meeting his now-wife, Lisa, in a high school teachers lounge in 1991 while he was a day-to-day substitute and she was in her first year...
