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Blackthorne clubhouse owner attempts to resolve dispute with golf course, lawsuit states
The owner of the clubhouse in Penn Township’s Blackthorne Estates community made an effort to resolve a dispute with the golf course owner, according to amended court documents. An update to a lawsuit filed by the township in May indicates that the clubhouse owner, Jeannine Schemm, was “willing to allow...
Duquesne Light to move transmission towers in Pittsburgh’s Hays Woods to more stable ground
Construction crews working in Pittsburgh’s Hays Woods are moving Duquesne Light’s transmission towers to a more stable area within the park, according to the utility company. “There’s a bunch of Duquesne Light transmission towers, and one of them is on unstable ground and is starting to move,” said City Councilwoman...
Dozens of Pittsburgh Public Schools move to remote learning because of heat wave
Pittsburgh Public Schools said Tuesday it is moving 38 of its schools to remote learning for the next two days because of the heat wave hitting the city. Spokeswoman Ebony Pugh said the district’s extreme heat protocols call for schools without air conditioning to move to remote learning when the...
Spotlight PA, Color & Culture hosting event to promote equity, democracy in Pennsylvania
An October event in Harrisburg aims to promote equity and democracy in Pennsylvania. “The Path to Equity: Empowering Pennsylvanians through Democracy Initiatives” will be co-hosted by Spotlight PA and Color & Culture. Spotlight PA is an independent non-partisan newsroom powered by The Philadelphia Inquirer in partnership with PennLive/The Patriot-News, TribLIVE/Pittsburgh...
Heat wave arrives in Pittsburgh region, cooler temperatures come later in week
The Pittsburgh region will see at least two more days with temperatures breaking into the 90s as a heat wave continues to hover over Southwestern Pennsylvania. The Pittsburgh office of the National Weather Service said many parts of the region will see temperatures above 90 degrees on Tuesday and Wednesday....
Latrobe man killed in vehicle crash
A Latrobe man was killed late Monday when state police said the vehicle in which he was a passenger hit an embankment in Wilkinsburg. Troopers said Michael N. Zappone, 47, was a passenger in a Jeep Cherokee being driven by David A. Whitlatch, 32, of Waynesburg. The SUV was seen...
Morning Roundup: Pittsburgh looking for archers for its deer-culling pilot
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Tuesday, Sept. 3: City officials seeking 30 archers for deer culling in Pittsburgh parks The city of Pittsburgh is looking for 30 qualified archers to help cull deer in two city parks as part of a recently created pilot...
Franklin Regional students will create, sell 3D-printed products through foundation grant
Generally speaking, math class is math class. Students learn math. In English class, students read and write. But teachers at Franklin Regional School District’s intermediate school will blend elements from across the educational spectrum as they work with a group of students to stock and run a student store. “Leadership...
Shooting suspect in custody after 7-hour standoff in McKeesport
A man is in police custody following an overnight standoff in McKeesport that lasted more than seven hours. Allegheny County Police on Tuesday charged Michael Paul Plopi, 42, of McKeesport, with attempted homicide, aggravated assault and a firearms violation in connection with the standoff, court records show. He had not...
The Depot Wi-Fi cafe and laundromat in Tarentum still in the works
A community resource center in Tarentum that was expected to open in 2021 is slowly rebounding from what organizers say was a covid-induced stall. The Depot, in the 300 block of Fifth Avenue, was hailed as a first-of-its-kind co-working space with a Wi-Fi cafe and laundromat. Backed by nonprofit Faith...
The Stroller, Sept. 5, 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. Tickets on sale for Boy Scout chicken barbecue Boy Scout Troop...
Salem weighs sewage treatment options, amid resident concerns
Lisa Segina likes the rural feel of her Salem home. But, as the township considers joining a growing countywide sewage authority, Segina worries Salem will be subject to property development in the future. Since parting ways with the Crabtree Sewage Authority, the township has relied primarily on taps into the...
‘It’s shocking’: Apollo-area residents react after another alligator reportedly spotted in Kiski
Apollo area residents were saying “see ya later, alligator” after a gator some called Chomper was captured last month from the Kiski River. But over the weekend, another alligator, or something thought to be an alligator, was spotted in the same area. It left some river enthusiasts less enthused over...
Youngwood race draws more runners this year to support those on autism spectrum
Tammi Morton of Freedom, Beaver County, completed Monday’s Run For Autism 5K race in just under 45 minutes. Then she took her place at the finish line in Youngwood, handing out medals to all those who completed the event’s longer half marathon course. Morton was among those present who had...
Scenes from Pittsburgh’s Labor Day parade
Thousands of people attended Pittsburgh’s Labor Day parade Monday morning. The annual event featured hundreds of labor organizations and a visit by Gov. Josh Shapiro, Pa. Secretary of Labor & Industry Nancy A. Walker and Acting U.S. Secretary of Labor Julie A. Su. “It’s important people understand our work ethic....
Revelers enjoy ‘last hurrah of summer’ at Labor United Celebration
The weather wasn’t the only hot thing at the 2023 Labor United Celebration held Sunday and Monday at Northmoreland Park. Hot fresh-cut fries were a hit with toddlers Waylon Smith and Jax Wheeler of Parks Township. The two friends were focused and determined as they shared a large helping of...
Man’s condition stabilizes after stabbing in Mt. Washington, police say
A man was upgraded from critical to stable condition after a stabbing Monday morning in Pittsburgh’s Mt. Washington neighborhood, according to a city Public Safety spokesperson. City police found the man with stab wounds to his arm and abdomen when they responded to the incident reported shortly before 9 a.m....
Crash in Penn Township sends 6 motorists to area hospitals
Six people were taken to area hospitals after a pickup truck crashed Sunday night in Penn Township. The crash was reported shortly before 9 p.m. on a stretch of Baughman Road between Bushy Run and Dutch Hollow roads, according to Claridge fire Chief Ron Supancic Jr. Ambulances transported two adults...
Crash on I-79 sends 1 to hospital
One person was taken by ambulance to a hospital for treatment Monday morning following a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 79 near the Wexford exit, according to an Allegheny County 911 dispatch supervisor. The crash was reported shortly before 6:30 a.m. in the northbound lanes of the interstate, partially blocking traffic....
In brief: Plum area happenings, week of Sept. 4, 2023
Plum hydrant flushing The Plum Borough Municipal Authority will be flushing fire hydrants from Sept. 18 to Oct. 27. Flushing is required to check the operation of all fire hydrants and to clean the distribution lines, according to the authority. No work will be done on weekends. Because flushing may...
In brief: Hampton area happenings, week of Sept. 7, 2023
Hampton Presbyterian car show Hampton Presbyterian Church will host a car cruise from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 30. Vintage vehicles will be on display, with a concession stand and featuring music by DJ Denny Dutko. All makes and models are welcome. The church is at 2942 E. Hardies...
In brief: Monroeville area happenings, week of Sept. 4, 2023
International Day of Peace The Rotary Club of Monroeville is coordinating an International Day of Peace event from noon to 2 p.m. Sept. 23 at Monroeville Park West, 2399 Tilbrook Road. Featured will be ethnic food trucks, cultural music, free Kona Ice and family activities. Feel free to wear your...
The Stroller, Sept. 4, 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. Kiski Watershed Association plans river cleanup on Saturday The Kiski Watershed...
Another alligator sighting in the Kiski River reported to authorities
There appears to be a reptile repeat of sorts along the Kiski River in Kiski Township. After a weeklong search and rescue of an alligator from the river near Apollo in August, a group of six kayakers reported spotting another alligator swimming in the Kiski on Sunday afternoon, about a...
Latrobe police investigating shooting in the city
A male was brought to Latrobe Area Hospital on Sunday with a gunshot wound, according to Latrobe police. Detectives interviewed him at the hospital, but he was either unable or unwilling to provide details of the shooting, according to a post on the Latrobe police department’s Facebook page. He was...
