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Newly formed Alle-Kiski Emergency Service Authority could become model for failing system

Pioneer Hose Chief Rick Jones believes that a newly formed paid EMS authority in Brackenridge, Harrison and Tarentum will be a game changer. Jones, of Brackenridge, was named to the board of the Alle-Kiski Emergency Service Authority, approved Wednesday by the three municipalities. Under the agreement, property owners will pay...
SAVES’ Good Friday fish fry a community tradition, lifeline for volunteer fire department

As Lenten fish fry season starts to wind down, there’s at least one Lower Valley fundraiser hoping to reel people in with good eats. Southern Allegheny Valley Emergency Services (SAVES) will host its annual Good Friday fish fry from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. April 3. For the second year,...
Pittsburgh police, ATF apprehend woman on firearms charges

A woman wanted on federal firearms charges was taken into custody Wednesday on a busy Pittsburgh street after a brief pursuit, authorities said. Pittsburgh police and ATF officers responded to the corner of Stanwix Street and Fort Duquesne Boulevard at about 4 p.m., partially blocking the intersection during the investigation....
Paid authority prevents ‘inevitable failure’ of ambulance service in Harrison, Brackenridge and Tarentum

Residents of Harrison, Brackenridge and Tarentum will pay a municipal ambulance bill beginning next year after the creation of the Alle-Kiski Emergency Service Authority. In return, officials guaranteed long-term sustainability of the two local providers: Eureka Community Ambulance and Citizens Hose EMS. “We see (ambulance companies) going out of business...
Sprinkler leak closes 8 classrooms at Greater Latrobe Junior High

Some classrooms at the Greater Latrobe School District will be closed Thursday after a sprinkler system malfunctioned. All students should still report to school, Superintendent Kim Rieffannacht said in a letter to families. The problem affects the junior high building. Students and teachers from eight impacted classrooms will learn in...
Blawnox Sportsmen Club: A legacy of camaraderie and giving back

A few hours spent at the Blawnox Sportsmen Club along Freeport Road feels like settling into a friend’s living room. The fireplace is lit, a game is blaring on the big-screen TV. A slow cooker full of meatballs simmers near the bar. Sometimes, a card game gets competitive. “We like...
Alleged mishandling of pet cremations by Harrison funeral director spurs state legislation

Tiffany Mantzouridis sat in the balcony of the state House chamber Monday, overwhelmed by emotion as legislators unanimously approved a bill to protect pet owners from what they called glaring oversights in cremation services. The Irwin resident is the whistleblower who essentially spurred the legislation after reporting what she saw...
From Aspinwall to Antwerp: Pianist’s piece wins global competition

An Aspinwall pianist will have his original composition played on the world stage. Danny English, a graduate of Carnegie Mellon University School of Music, is the winner of the 2026 World Piano Day International Composition Competition in Antwerp, Belgium. “Sunset in Värmland,” his piece for piano and orchestra, will have...
Springdale residents not able to return home after partial roof collapseVideo

Springdale resident Amy Ross sat inside the borough recreation center Monday, frustrated and wondering how long it would take to return to her apartment on Butler Street after its roof partially collapsed Monday. “I was gonna move before winter,” Ross said, as she made arrangements for a friend to temporarily...
Vote scheduled on paid ambulance authority for Brackenridge, Harrison and Tarentum

Ambulance service chief Brad James wishes he had an easy fix for the plight of first responders locally and across the state. Rescue crews for years have faced a growing crisis of insufficient funding and a dwindling workforce. “I wish someone would come and wave a magic wand at the...
State Rep. Lindsay Powell co-sponsors bill to limit smoke shop proximity to schools

A state representative from Philadelphia is lobbying to prohibit smoke shops from setting up too close to schools or other places where children gather. Democratic State Rep. Ben Waxman introduced a bill that would limit new smoke shops from opening within 500 feet of daycare centers, K-12 schools, youth centers...
Morning Roundup: Police investigating after 2 shot in Homewood South; shooting in Larimer

Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Friday, March 20: Shooting in Homewood South Two people were shot early Friday in Homewood South, authorities said. Police were called at about 4:45 a.m. to the intersection of Tioga and Rosedale streets for a 10- and 21-round ShotSpotter...
Building the Valley: Veteran duo takes the wheel at Harrison auto shop

A longtime auto repair shop in Harrison has reopened under new management — and a bit of divine intervention, according to the new owners. Ekas Auto Care along Freeport Road was purchased by Ashley and Ryan Stadelmaier of Freeport, both veterans who served as U.S. Army helicopter technicians. “My husband...
Kennedy restaurant says sign was hacked with racist message

The family behind a Kennedy restaurant says their digital illuminated sign was hacked with racist messages this week. Mama Lena’s Firehouse Grill posted to its Facebook page on Wednesday that its LED sign was hacked and accessed “without our knowledge or permission, resulting in an inappropriate message being displayed.” Derogatory...
Morning Roundup: $1 million scratch-off winner in South Side; reports of threat investigated at Jewish Community Center

Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Thursday, March 19: $1 million lottery winner in South Side Someone is $1 million richer after buying a winning Pennsylvania Lottery ticket in Pittsburgh’s South Side neighborhood. The ticket, a $1,000,000 Winnings Scratch-Off, was sold at GetGo at 3247...
Skating into science: STEAM program in New Kensington helps thwart girls’ science, math decline

Sofia Melani and Lucia Cicconi are driven to help girls claim their place in STEAM-related fields because they realize the importance behind that mission. Data shows middle school is the age when interest in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) declines for girls at a much faster rate than...

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