Western PA Local News category, Page 75
Chad Amond, passionate advocate for Westmoreland County, dies at 51
Chad Amond shared his passion for Westmoreland County at countless events, pushing for growth, collaboration and development in the place where he grew up, leading the Westmoreland County Chamber of Commerce for 11 years. Amond died Monday after a battle with primary progressive aphasia, which forced him to step down...
Gateway thespians deliver heartfelt performance of ‘Almost, Maine’
On Jan. 16 and 17, Gateway’s talented high schoolers delivered three genuinely heartfelt performances of “Almost, Maine.” The 2004 play by John Cariani consists of nine short stories about love and loss in a fictional New England town. Overseen by first-time Gateway director Kaylie Wallace, 15 high school musical students...
Westmoreland sheriff: Rescinding 2006 court order could save at least $250K in overtime
Westmoreland County Sheriff James Albert has asked a county judge to rescind a two-decade-old court order that requires his deputies to transport jailed inmates to district judge offices for preliminary hearings. Albert said the move could save taxpayers at least $250,000 in annual overtime costs and refocus his deputies’ job...
Here are a few possible snow scenarios to watch in Western Pa.
The National Weather Service sees three possible snowy scenarios for Western Pennsylvania this weekend. In a Facebook post Tuesday, the weather service broke down the forecast and outlined some potential outcomes. Meteorologist Colton Milcarek said it will be a few days before a single clear prediction emerges. “It’s really up...
North Allegheny junior among group lauded by Gov. Shapiro for making difference in Pa.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro recently celebrated the efforts of local volunteers making a difference in the state, including North Allegheny junior Aayushi Vardhan. The 16-year-old was one of 14 girls, all members of the Pittsburgh Linxx Chapter of the National Charity League, to be invited to a luncheon Dec. 15...
Police seeking information about racist video recorded in Rostraver
State police are investigating a video recorded at the Rostraver Walmart store that involves racist language. The video, which was posted to Facebook, originally was reported to township police and has since been turned over to state police investigators, Trooper Rocco Gagliardi said. The video shows a white man approach...
Winter Field Day to put Upper Burrell ham radio club to the test in winter weather
If all else fails, amateur ham radio usually doesn’t. The Skyview Radio Society in Upper Burrell will participate in an annual event to make sure that remains the case, putting their communication skills to the test with other ham radio clubs across the continent. The radio society will take part...
Pleasant Hills opens new borough building
The lobby of Pleasant Hills’ new borough building prominently displays the municipal seal, a welcoming visual of the sun rising over mountains, and the Latin phrase “pro bono publico,” meaning “for the public good.” For Jarrett Niecgorski, the statement summarizes the purpose of updating the local seat of government. “We...
Lawsuit alleges teen injured in crash was illegally served alcohol in Westmoreland Co. bar
A lawsuit filed last week in Westmoreland County alleges a Cook bar illegally served alcohol to a teenager before he crashed his vehicle and suffered severe injuries. Jacob M. Roadman of Latrobe claims he was just 17 when he and another teen were served alcoholic beverages including a six-pack of...
Ice blockage cleared at Pittsburgh Water operations
Ice that had blocked the Allegheny River water intake at Pittsburgh Water’s treatment plant was broken up and cleared Tuesday afternoon. At 3:30 p.m., officials said, that a barge and tugboat helped break up the ice to clear water intake from the Allegheny River. City officials said the blockage limited...
Youngsters learn while helping others at MLK Day event in Bethel Park
Although they had the day off from school, youngsters who participated in South Hills Interfaith Movement’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day Family Volunteer Event received an education. “I’m trying to teach the kids how to be good citizens and good neighbors, and to find something you care about that you...
Court postponed for Patrick Vereb in Harrison pet cremation scandal
Alleged victims of Patrick Vereb, the man accused of taking money for pet cremations and disposing of the animals in landfills, will have to wait a bit longer for his trial. The 71-year-old from Hazelwood was scheduled Thursday for a non-jury trial in Allegheny County Court. That has been pushed...
Rolling closures expected on Interstate 70 in Rostraver
Rolling closures on Interstate 70 are expected this week as crews will be placing beams for the new Crawford Lane Bridge in Rostraver, according to PennDOT. The closures will take place between 7 p.m. Thursday and 6 a.m. Friday in both directions, weather permitting. They will last no more than...
Morning Roundup: Wilkinsburg shooting victim ID’d; 3 pets killed in Armstrong County fire
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Tuesday, Jan. 20: Medical examiner identifies Wilkinsburg shooting victim The Allegheny County medical examiner has identified a person fatally shot in Wilkinsburg last week as 31-year-old John Jackson. According to TribLive news partner WTAE, it remained unclear Monday...
Subzero wind chills hit Pittsburgh region: Warming centers open, parks and rinks closed
The frigid cold is back with a vengeance in Western Pennsylvania. The National Weather Service’s Pittsburgh office issued a cold weather advisory for the region, urging people to keep pets indoors as much as possible, wear warm clothing and use caution while outdoors. Cold wind chills as low as 15...
The Stroller, Jan. 20, 2026: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
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Westmoreland developments: Longtime Penn Township restaurant for sale, dog grooming salon opens in Hempfield
A longtime Penn Township restaurant is looking for a new owner. Janet Whirlow operated the eatery at the corner of Route 130 and Harrison City-Export Road for a half century — first as the Dairy Barn ice cream shop and then as Janet’s Restaurant, selling homestyle dishes. Whirlow, a trailblazer...
Construction of 1st of 2 new Harmar hotels set to start this year
The first of two hotels slated to go up at the site of the former Days Inn in Harmar will enter its construction phase this spring. That’s according to Naren Patel, co-owner of KN Hospitality, the firm developing the hotels. He said he’s still working through the permitting process and...
Roving technician behind Fishy Things takes care of tanks, large and small, across Pittsburgh region
Glynn Galloway steps into the basement of a Fox Chapel home, where a soft blue glow spills from a 300-gallon in-wall reef tank built between a recreation room and a former wine cellar. The 48-year-old aquarium technician turned the room behind the tank into a pump room filled with humming...
Israeli flag vandalized in Pittsburgh, prompting antisemitism concerns
Pittsburgh police are investigating what one group called an antisemitic act after an Israeli flag was slashed in the city’s North Side — for the third time in two years. Video footage from the 1500 block of Buena Vista Street in the city’s Mexican War Streets neighborhood caught a man...
Some Western Pa. schools closing, going remote for cold weather
Some schools across Western Pennsylvania will open late, close or shift to remote learning Tuesday morning. Visit this link courtesy of TribLive news partner WTAE to check the latest list of closings and delays. Subzero wind chills have prompted the National Weather Service to issue a cold weather advisory covering...
MLK Day in New Kensington highlights tech, community and the power of dreams
When Darryl Johnson talked Monday about celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. on what would have been the civil rights leader’s 97th birthday, four words came to the New Kensington pastor’s mind — a variation on King’s iconic “I Have a Dream” speech. “My dreams matter, too.” “It’s not just mine...
Pittsburgh police use Taser on man after domestic call
A Pittsburgh police officer deployed a Taser on a man after a domestic incident early Monday in the city’s North Side. Police said they were dispatched around 7:45 a.m. to the 2100 block of Rhine Street in Pittsburgh’s Spring Hill-City View neighborhood. A man — who police later identified as...
Woman escapes injury in Harrison house fire
Nobody was injured in a house fire Monday afternoon in Harrison. Firefighters from a half-dozen companies responded at 2:15 p.m. to the fire, which started near the rear of a single-family home at 809 Jefferson Ave. A woman who lives in the house was the only person inside when the...
Allegheny County judge recognized for justice efforts on MLK Day
As communities across Western Pennsylvania marked the legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday, the Allegheny County Bar Association honored Judge Nicola Henry-Taylor for her work advancing justice in the region. The recognition came during the bar association’s 27th annual prayer breakfast, held in honor of King...
