Western PA Local News category, Page 893
Fatal New Kensington fire ruled accidental
A house fire that claimed the life of a New Kensington man over the weekend was accidental, the city’s fire chief said Monday. Scott Fularz, 45, died Saturday at Allegheny Valley Hospital, where he was taken for treatment of smoke inhalation. A neighbor reported the fire at 723 Kennedy Ave....
Allegheny County Council proposal would ban single-use plastic bags
Allegheny County Council is set to consider a ban on single-use plastic bags that largely mimics a similar measure recently implemented in Pittsburgh. The measure is set to be introduced to County Council on Tuesday. Council members Anita Prizio, Olivia Bennett, Michelle Naccarati-Chapkis and Paul Klein are sponsoring the legislation....
‘Portals’ poster invites viewers to identify, explore landmark Westmoreland sites
Since the 1970s, the Irish Tourist Board has had an iconic poster to help promote Ireland’s capital city. “The Doors of Dublin” depicts multiple entrances to the city’s Georgian homes. Now, Westmoreland County has a “Portals of Westmoreland” poster, helping to celebrate the county’s 250th anniversary this year. Unveiled Friday...
Remember When: Elizabeth Smith steamboat left historic mark in nearly 30-year run
For those who love history, one of the great treasures in the Alle-Kiski Valley is an antique shop on Market Street in Leechburg named Ruman & Kraft. This summer, the shop acquired a framed photograph of the steamboat Elizabeth Smith. The Elizabeth Smith became famous in 1936, when she sank...
Scenes from the Valley: Images captured in the Alle-Kiski Valley from Oct. 12-18, 2023
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,...
Kids take plunge for pumpkins as Greensburg Y kicks off Family Fun Nights
Some kids picked their pumpkins from the pool instead of from a patch during the annual Fall Fest at the Greensburg YMCA. One of the popular activities during the free evening of fun for families was “fishing” for pumpkins. Kids were encouraged to decorate their pumpkins after either selecting them...
Building the Valley: Lelulo’s Pizzeria owner deepens roots in Plum with expansion into full restaurant
Patyn McCune started working at a Plum pizza shop in 2011, answering the phone and cleaning dishes. “I had no idea how to make pizzas,” she said. One night, with an hour left in the day, she was left alone with a driver. Instead of an easy end to the...
Highlands Region 3 race decided in spring, but voters in regions 1 and 2 have multiple options
Highlands School District voters will have an array of options in the upcoming election, with eight candidates seeking five positions on the board. In Region 3, the race was all but decided in the spring when 18-year-old Democrat Eli Majocha and Democratic incumbent Kristie Babinsack won the top two nominations...
In brief: Beggars Day, ALICE training, other Hampton area happenings, week of Oct. 23, 2023
Museum hosts Beggars Day The Depreciation Lands Museum, 4743 South Pioneer Road, Hampton, will host Beggars Day from 1 to 4 p.m. Oct. 29. Children are invited to participate in the custom of “begging,” the door-to-door tradition that predates trick-or-treating. Youngsters can dress in their favorite costumes from the past,...
In brief: Plum, Oakmont area happenings, week of Oct. 23, 2023
Plum Area Ladies Society Plum Area Ladies Society will hold its monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 1 at Plum Community Center, 499 Center New Texas Road. The theme for the refreshments and Friendship Basket is “Fall Harvest.” The speaker, Eric Selinger, is presenting “Rock Talks: Actually, Disco Didn’t Suck.”...
In brief: Monroeville budget hearings, veterans honored, week of Oct. 23, 2023
Monroeville budget hearings set Public hearings for Monroeville’s 2024 proposed budget are scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Oct. 26 and Nov. 2 in council chambers at the municipal building, 2700 Monroeville Blvd. The final budget is subject to council approval. To view the proposed budget, visit www.monroeville.pa.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=66. Trick-or-treat times Monroeville Halloween...
Suspect arrested in death of Butler County teen hit on bicycle
A Butler man accused of hitting a teen bicyclist with his vehicle and fleeing has been taken into custody, Butler Township police said. Joshua A. Rivera, 38, was placed in the Butler County Prison, the department said on its Facebook page. The incident happened about 3:30 p.m. Thursday at Dutchtown...
Morning Roundup: Temps to warm up in Western Pa.; Beaver humane society facing ‘crisis’
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Monday, Oct. 23: Temperatures to warm up in Western Pa. Western Pennsylvania is getting a taste of winter Monday morning, but it’s not going to last. The coldest air was north of the city, National Weather Service meteorologist David...
Albert, Hamacker vie for Westmoreland sheriff
Westmoreland County voters elected a Democrat in 2019 to serve as the new sheriff. Six months later, Sheriff James Albert announced he had switched his party registration to Republican, leaving Democrats with just one elected official in county government. Albert, 73, of New Alexandria will seek second term in office...
Delmont council approves transportation plan aimed at improving pedestrian, bike infrastructure
A new active transportation plan approved by Delmont leaders could help leverage future funding and make the community more pedestrian-friendly. “We have a Mayberry-esque town that could really be walkable, and we just need to enhance that,” said Barb Hauge, a landscape architect with Upstreet Architects in Indiana. “There’s certainly...
Morabito responds to criticism of Allegheny Township’s Community Days management
A newly formed nonprofit plans to ensure Community Days remains an annual event in Allegheny Township. James Morabito, a township supervisor and one of the organizers of the festival, responded to criticism from some residents and fellow supervisors Rennick Steele and Michael Korns, who allege financial wrongdoing concerning the summer...
The Stroller, Oct. 23, 2023: 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. Free holiday grief support workshop offered Good Samaritan Hospice, a mission...
4-year-old dies after being found unresponsive in Fayette County pool
A 4-year-old boy died after being found unresponsive Saturday afternoon in a Fayette County swimming pool. Liam Vanderlee of Eighty Four was found around 2:30 p.m. in an outdoor pool in Washington Township while attending a birthday party, according to a release from Washington County Coroner S. Timothy Warco’s office....
Man, woman dead after separate shootings in Pittsburgh neighborhoods
Pittsburgh police are investigating two fatal shootings. A 21-year-old woman was found shot just before 3 p.m. Sunday at Finance Street and North Homewood Avenue by the East Busway overpass in Homewood South, police said. The woman had a gunshot wound to her upper body. She was taken to a...
St. Ladislaus in Natrona gives people chance to claim keepsakes, say goodbye
Rachel Brown doesn’t have the energy for social media. But the Natrona resident has a keen eye for what might go viral. Her interest in the architectural salvage of St. Ladislaus Church, shuttered in 2022, has drawn people from across the country to Spruce Street to rescue items before the...
4 compete for 2 seats on Bethel Park School Board
Four candidates are in the running on Nov. 7 for two of five seats on Bethel Park School Board: a pair of incumbent Republicans, Barry Christenson and Vincent Scalzo, and two Democrats, Liz Avon and Danielle Gosnell, running together on a slate called BP4All; In the primary, incumbents Darren McGregor,...
In brief: Spooktacular Parade, other Bethel Park happenings, week of Oct. 23, 2023
Trick-or-treat Bethel Park’s trick-or-treat will be held from 6-8 p.m. Oct. 31. Halloween Spooktacular Parade Bethel Park’s Halloween Spooktacular Parade starts at 9 a.m. Oct. 28. The parade will have two routes, North and South, with a variety of special vehicles and surprises for the kids along the way. Routes...
In brief: Halloween happenings, other Chartiers Valley area activities, week of Oct. 23, 2023
Halloween happenings in Bridgeville Bridgeville’s Halloween parade is scheduled for Oct. 28, with the lineup starting at 10 a.m. on Gregg Avenue at Bridgeville Manor for judging. The parade begins at 11 a.m. and proceeds to the Bridgeville Volunteer Fire Department, 370 Commercial St. A trunk-or-treat event will take place...
‘We’re all coming together’: Plum teachers revive festival to support Rustic Ridge families
After stopping by the airbrush booth and trying their hand at carnival games, it was time for the Betancourt family and their friends to swing by the food trucks. The group had donned their Halloween costumes to attend the Festival of Honor Sunday at Plum Senior High School. The event...
New Kensington house fire victim identified
A man who died after he was trapped in a New Kensington house fire on Saturday has been identified. Scott Fularz, 45, was the homeowner at 723 Kennedy Ave. The fire was reported about 11:45 a.m. Saturday. Fularz and a 4-year-old child were inside. Police officers were able to find...
