Murrysville Star category, Page 49
Delmont man pleads guilty to assault, witness intimidation
A Delmont man was sentenced Tuesday to serve up to 10 years in prison for assault of woman who made similar allegations against him years earlier. Harold Michael Franks, 40, pleaded guilty to charges of aggravated assault and firearms offenses in connection with allegations from last August when police said...
Franklin Regional grad dials in the sounds for Slippery Rock production of ‘Seussical’
During his time working on stage productions at Franklin Regional Senior High School, Tyler Parsonage learned how to work under pressure and think quickly. “In high school, I had limited knowledge, and our equipment wasn’t necessarily top-tier,” said Parsonage, 22, of Murrysville. “I had to work with what we had,...
Former Bella Luna space to reopen as The Coxcomb
As he stood behind what will soon be a finished bar top, Will Patterson of Monroeville heard someone driving past the open door of the former Bella Luna restaurant at the Murrysville/Monroeville border. “Are you open?” the woman asked through her passenger side window. “Early June, hopefully!” Patterson shouted before...
Coast Guard, Mexican Navy searching for missing Murrysville native, 2 others
MEXICO CITY — The Mexican Navy said Monday it is using ships and a plane to search for three Americans, one of which is a Murrysville native, who went missing along with their sailboat off Mexico’s northern Pacific coast. The Navy said it is using four patrol boats and a...
4 injured in motorcycle crash after Blessing of the Bikes
Three motorcyclists were taken to hospitals Sunday after departing the Blessing of the Bikes event at Murrysville Alliance Church, according to Murrysville Medic One administrative director Darrick Gerano. A fourth person was treated by paramedics, he said. One person was transported by ambulance and two others were taken by medical...
Murrysville, conservation district to host ‘healthy stream walk’
Pennsylvania’s extensive mining history — and the resulting acid mine drainage — means that there aren’t many high-quality streams in the region. Murrysville residents, however, have one right in the center of town. Haymaker Run, along Sardis Road, is designated as a high-quality stream, and part of the municipality’s state-mandated...
Murrysville church’s 26th Blessing of the Bikes draws hundreds of riders
Driving through Murrysville on Route 22 was a bit louder than usual Sunday morning. The normal sounds of traffic were accompanied by the roar of hundreds of motorcycles headed for the 26th annual Blessing of the Bikes at Murrysville Alliance Church. Smiling as they passed cars, the bikers’ excitement for...
East suburban real estate transactions, week of April 16, 2023
Chalfant Greater Pioneer Trust 10140 sold property at 140 Greenfield Ave. to Elizabeth Wilson for $33,000. Churchill Jack Marshall sold property at 2302 Marbury Road to Rybee Two LLC for $182,000. Edgewood Wayne Obitz sold property at 1305 S Braddock Ave. to Yingjian Li and Oiong Wang for $149,000. Forest...
Greensburg Y swimmer, gymnasts capture titles in state, regional competitions
A Greensburg YMCA swimmer captured a top title at the organization’s recent Pennsylvania championship meet while Greensburg Y gymnasts placed at a regional event. Kaitlyn Stetchock, a sixth grade student in Hempfield Area School District, claimed a state title in the 11-12-year-old division 200-meter breaststroke at the YMCA state championships...
Export, water authority differ on removal of asbestos-infused waterlines
Export officials’ issues with the Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County are well documented. Borough council members have chafed as they’ve watched recently paved streets reopened for waterline work. Councilman John Nagoda, in particular, has pushed for the agency to do something about the waterlines in the borough — at least...
Murrysville area: Craft fair, author talk, garden-club scholarships and more
Email news briefs an event listings to pvarine@triblive.com. Craft fair at Murrysville library The Murrysville Community Library will host a May 6 craft fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. It will include handmade jewelry, home decor, candles, wreaths, knitted and crocheted items, wood crafts, coffee, chocolates and more. Some...
Stotler Drive residents ask for help with trees on Delmont property
Delmont Borough didn’t have possession of a property near Newhouse Park for long before issues began to arise. Actually, it was more than likely the wind that arose, bringing down a few trees on property west of Stotler Drive that brought out several neighbors to borough council’s meeting Tuesday night....
Westmoreland roller derby team finds new home in Salem
Six months ago, the women of the WestCo Roller Derby team were getting ready to mark their 10th anniversary and play their first game since 2019 when it was unexpectedly canceled at the last minute. “It was an emotional blow to us, but we’re a resilient team,” said WestCo President...
East suburban real estate transactions, week of April 9, 2023
Chalfant Greater Pioneer Trust 10140 sold property at 140 Greenfield Ave. to Elizabeth Wilson for $33,000. Churchill Jack Marshall sold property at 2302 Marbury Road to Rybee Two LLC for $182,000. Edgewood Wayne Obitz sold property at 1305 S Braddock Ave. to Yingjian Li and Oiong Wang for $149,000. Forest...
Hometown hero: Export veteran spent eight months as a prisoner of war during World War II
Editor’s Note: This is part of a series about Westmoreland County residents who have been honored as Hometown Heroes. The program honors local military and non-military heroes by displaying photos on decorative banners in area communities. Theodore Lattanzio 1924-2001, Export At most other times in history, Export native Ted Lattanzio...
Easter Bunny takes to the air to deliver Easter eggs to event in Murrysville
An aerial payload of hundreds of colorful Easter eggs were dropped from a helicopter during the first ever “Helicopter Easter Egg Drop” at Bella Terra Stables in Murrysville. Also planned were egg spoon races, sack races, other games and entertainment for kids. The unique skyward egg hunt event was organized...
Franklin Regional’s Bunker, Todero up for scholar/athlete award
One of the passages of spring is the annual Westmoreland County Scholar/Athlete Awards dinner. It’s where two high school students from each of the 18 county high schools gather, and one male and one female win the Excellence Award. The banquet will be held April 18 at Ferrante’s Lakeview and...
Westmoreland baseball notebook: Franklin Regional’s Williams right at home as freshman
Freshman baseball players usually need an adjustment period. Time to get used to older teammates, harsher critiques and varsity pitching. But Franklin Regional freshman Luke Williams seems like he has been here before. The shortstop is having a remarkable debut season for the WPIAL Class 5A No. 3-ranked Panthers (7-1)....
Woman pleads guilty to exposing kids to drugs in Delmont home
A former Penn Township woman was ordered to serve up to 23 months in jail after she pleaded guilty to exposing two children to illegal drugs at a Delmont home. Courtney N. Cline, 31, now of Duquesne, pleaded guilty to drug possession and two counts of child endangerment. According to...
Longtime firefighter, paramedic named Murrysville Volunteer of the Year
Rick O’Mahony of Murrysville answered his first emergency call in 1964. “You can do the math,” he said. “I’ve been in it ever since.” O’Mahony was named the Murrysville Volunteer of the Year at Wednesday’s council meeting. He is a longtime paramedic, firefighter with Murrysville Volunteer Fire Company No. 1,...
Murrysville Council approves WetGo car wash on Route 22
Murrysville officials approved construction of a WetGo car wash, which will replace the former Standard Bank on Route 22. Giant Eagle officials have expanded their presence in the municipality’s business corridor in recent years, adding a GetGo gas station and upgrading the grocery store to a Market District. In addition...
Murrysville area: FR musical highlights, art show, girls’ computer camp and more
Submit news briefs and event listings to pvarine@triblive.com. Symphony East hosts Franklin Regional musical highlights The Symphony East will present an April 17 program of highlights from Franklin Regional Senior High School’s production of “Grease.” It will be at 1 p.m. at the Lamplighter, 6566 William Penn Highway in Salem....
State approves $485,000 grant for downtown upgrades in Export
Export officials didn’t get the $1.95 million they were hoping for, but a state grant for about $485,000 will go a long way toward realizing a project to unify its downtown features and establish a central community space. The original concept plan, dubbed “Heritage Square” in 2021, used newly designed...
Irwin, Export bars challenge covid fines, license suspensions
Two local restaurant owners are asking a Westmoreland County judge to overturn fines and liquor license suspensions they incurred after they were accused of failing to follow covid-19 mandates. Brandy’s on Main in Irwin and Jiggers Pub in Export claim health and safety orders instituted by former Gov. Tom Wolf...
Franklin Regional baseball bounces back to rout Gateway
Franklin Regional did not have much time to dwell on its first loss of the WPIAL baseball season. After a night game against neighboring Gateway — just a few miles up Route 22 — the Panthers welcomed the Gators for an after-school Section 1-5A rematch Tuesday. Swiftly and soundly, the...
