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Murrysville paramedics adapt to changes throughout pandemicVideo
Editor’s note: This is an occasional series examining how the coronavirus pandemic has affected the lives of members of our community. Over the past year, there have been days when Serena Seltzer’s ambulance was transporting nothing but covid-19 patients. Some days, there are none. “I always wear the proper protective...
Gateway goes on 2nd-half run in rout of Franklin Regional
Gateway turned a tight battle into a rout in a hurry Friday night, overwhelming section co-leader Franklin Regional with a big third-quarter run en route to a 61-28 Section 3-5A boys basketball victory at home, the Gators’ fourth win in five games. A 24-0 run in the second half buried...
Despite vaccine, Redstone Highlands reports covid spike at Greensburg facility
About 1,000 employees and staff members at Redstone Highlands’ three skilled nursing facilities have their first and, in some cases, second doses of the coronavirus vaccine. With the facilities on their way to being protected, president and CEO John Dickson said it was a shock to learn the virus made...
Murrysville-area happenings, Feb. 11, 2021
Here are news briefs and event listings for the Murrysville Star’s coverage area. Submit items to pvarine@triblive.com. Delmont councilman removed from vice president position Delmont Councilman Bill Marx already opted to not seek reelection as he faces a possible fall 2021 deployment in with his Army Reserve unit. The former...
Murrysville area charges filed, Feb. 11, 2021
Charges recently filed with Export District Judge Charles Conway. All individuals have the right to a preliminary hearing and are innocent until proven guilty or pleading guilty before a judge in the Westmoreland County Court of Common Pleas. • Kristopher Wiegand, 45, of Penn Hills, with indirect criminal contempt of...
Delmont secures $15,000 grant to develop borough recreation plan
Delmont officials have secured a state grant to begin developing a comprehensive plan, a living document that lays out a town’s plans for its future. Over the next three years, council will match the $14,900 grant from the state’s Department of Conservation and Natural Resources in order to begin developing...
Franklin Regional tops Greensburg Salem for 1st section win
A few games ago, when Franklin Regional played Latrobe, the Panthers could not make a shot. Inside, outside, layups or putbacks — nothing. There was a lid on the rim. In their game at Greensburg Salem on Wednesday night, they couldn’t miss. Especially from long range. “We know we have...
Franklin Regional grad Summers staying with Villanova football team
Hold the phone, Villanova. Todd Summers is staying. Summers, a tight end who played at Franklin Regional, has decided to finish his college career at Villanova. He had planned to attend Duquesne and play one last season, but Villanova offered him a full scholarship to cover his time in the...
Delmont councilman removed from vice president position
Delmont councilman Bill Marx already opted to not seek reelection as he faces a possible fall 2021 deployment in with his Army Reserves unit. The former Marine now has been stripped of his role as borough council vice president for publicly calling out fellow council members who have not worn...
‘Luxury villas’ proposed as 1st part of Murrysville office park
A community of “luxury villas” could be coming as part of a proposed corporate office park complex in Murrysville, should council approve development plans. Bushy Run Investments is proposing 18 “luxury villas” at the northeast corner of Wilson and Manor roads, just south of the White Valley neighborhood. The residential...
Covid figures tallied for the week of Feb. 8, 2021, for greater Murrysville area
The most recent data from the state Department of Health shows 1,190 confirmed cases of coronavirus in the Murrysville area since the pandemic started in March. Of those positive results, 19 cases were reported in the past seven days. The health department on Monday released figures for the three ZIP...
Murrysville recreation planning ‘Egg My Yard’ event for Easter
Vaccination rates may be ramping up across Pennsylvania, but when it comes to Easter, there’s no concrete way to know what the situation will be, especially for larger social events such as egg hunts. With that in mind, Murrysville Recreation Department officials are bringing the hunt to families with “Egg...
National Bird Feeding Month: Sales soar, as do views on Western Pa. feeder camsVideo
It’s not just that February is National Bird Feeding Month. Every month since the beginning of the pandemic last year has seemed like a bird feeding month. Sales of feeders, seed and most anything to do with birds have skyrocketed as people have flocked to the avian world — a...
Eastern area real estate transactions for the week of Feb. 7, 2021
Churchill Charles Cathey sold property at 1 Rose Drive to Stephen and Genevieve Klump for $499,900. Delmont Robert Kudray sold property at 117 Barrington Rdg to Bruce and Denise Swarner for $246,000. Daniel Lew sold property at 213 Valley Stream Drive to Rose Marcus for $125,000. Forest Hills Estate of...
Export distiller partners with Penn Township company for ’boutique bourbon’ run
There is a lot of alliteration involving the letter “B” flying around White Valley Distilling in Export: things like “boutique bourbon” and “bloody butcher.” One is the special bourbon order that owners Jim Battaglia and Will Ramaley are making in partnership with Ventana Windows in nearby Penn Township. The other...
Franklin Regional wrestling pulls out of Section 1 tournament; Plum steps in
Franklin Regional became the second wrestling team to pull out of the WPIAL team postseason, which is scheduled to begin Monday with section tournaments. The Panthers, who captured the Westmoreland County Wrestling Tournament on Saturday, join Hempfield, which pulled out of the Section 2 tournament. Franklin Regional was the Section...
Hikers take advantage of cold but sunny day to walk through Murrysville trail, parkVideo
The cold weather didn’t stop a group of adventure seekers from taking to a snow-covered wooded trail Saturday in Murrysville. Maybe it was the promise of hot chocolate at the end of the nearly 3-mile hike or a desire to get outdoors with others during a time when indoor activities...
Helltown, Ohio nonprofit beer collaboration to pour proceeds to county food banks
Buy a beer and help the local food bank. Win, win. For folks in Westmoreland and Washington counties, that soon will be a reality when Helltown Brewing and Ohio nonprofit Helping Hops partner to release “Hellping Hops.” A portion of sales from the 6.5% ABV New England-style India pale ale...
Murrysville council authorizes purchase of new $1.5 million ladder truck
The ladder truck for Murrysville Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 is affectionately referred to as “Diane.” But firefighters will have a new “woman” in their lives when August 2022 rolls around. Murrysville council approved the $1.5 million purchase of a new 2022 Sutphen aerial platform truck. “Sutphen met our need...
Excela ‘Mask Up’ video taps Westmoreland facesVideo
Some recognizable faces — even behind masks — are helping Excela Health officials stress the importance of mask-wearing and social distancing while the coronavirus vaccine infiltrates the community. CEO John Sphon said the health system sought well-known figures to help spread the message as a way to reach county residents...
Murrysville area ‘On the move,’ Feb. 4, 2021
The following are local accolades, achievements and announcements from the Murrysville Star’s coverage area. To submit an item, email pvarine@triblive.com. • • • Emily Wang, a fifth-grade student at Heritage Elementary School, placed third in the Pennsylvania Council of Financial Literacy’s Stock Market competition. Wang and other students started with...
Murrysville area events, Feb. 9, 2021, and beyond
Here are news briefs and event listings for the Murrysville Star’s coverage area. Submit an event or a news brief by emailing pvarine@triblive.com. Delmont library to host several events on Feb. 13 The Delmont Public Library will host its second monthly “Swap and Sell Saturday,” where patrons can drop off...
‘Flags Over Murrysville’ founder marks project’s 30th anniversary
Editor’s note: Neighbor Spotlight is a monthly feature that aims to let our readers learn more about the people in their communities who are working to make them a better place, who have interesting stories to tell or who the community feels deserve “15 minutes of fame.” If you would...
Export to begin towing illegally parked vehicles
Export officials want residents to know that “no-parking” signs are not just suggestions. And they’re going to start towing cars to make sure the message comes through loud and clear. “We are serious about no-parking areas,” Mayor Joe Zaccagnini said at Monday’s council meeting. “We will have your car towed.”...
Murrysville will hold public hearing on earned-income tax hike proposal
Murrysville council will take public comment March 3 on what could be its first tax increase in 13 years. The public hearing will explore a proposal to double earned-income taxes from the current 0.5% to 1%. “This goes back to our fiscal analysis and the need to identify alternate revenue...
