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Somerset County house fire claims life of 1
CAIRNBROOK — A fire that destroyed a western Pennsylvania home over the weekend claimed the life of one person, authorities said. Emergency officials in Somerset County said the blaze in Shade Township was reported at 10:30 p.m. Saturday. Chief Dave Johnson of the Stoystown fire department told The (Somerset) Daily...
Former Catholic school on Mt. Washington poised to become loft apartments
A former school atop Mt. Washington with a commanding view of the Downtown Pittsburgh skyline is set to be converted into loft apartments. Grandview Lofts would be located in the former Bishop Leonard-St. Mary of the Mount Academy building at 115 Bigham St. Its rooftop deck would offer the skyline...
Former Westmoreland County driver claims racial discrimination in suit against transit authority
A Jeannette woman who drove for National Express Transit and the Westmoreland County Transit Authority is suing both, alleging race discrimination and a hostile work environment. Ashley Oliver, who is Black, began working for the Illinois-based transit company in June 2019. Her employment then switched to the transit authority in...
Kendra Clarke appointed to fill council vacancy in Etna
A new council person was appointed in Etna to fill a vacancy that runs through 2021. Kendra Clarke, a four-year resident of the borough, will represent the 3rd Ward. She was among three applicants seeking to replace Bill O’Dell after his resignation in December. “I have developed a strong commitment...
Westmoreland County reports fewer new covid cases, deaths
Westmoreland County added 213 new covid-19 cases over the past two days, according to a report Monday from the Pennsylvania Department of Health. The two-day total — from cases added Sunday and Monday — were just one less than last week’s report (214). It’s the lowest Sunday-Monday tally since Nov....
New coronavirus cases continue to decline in Allegheny County
Over the past two days, another 620 cases of coronavirus were added to Allegheny County’s total, according to a report Monday from the county’s Health Department. The report shows there were 22% fewer new covid cases reported this week than the last Sunday-Monday period (796) in the county, and 30%...
Police investigate homicide of Philadelphia man found in Indiana County
Pennsylvania Crime Stoppers is offering a reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible for killing a Philadelphia man whose body was discovered last week along a rural road in Indiana County. The death of Dashawn C. Green-Brewster, 27, of Philadelphia, was ruled a homicide...
Jefferson Hills council appoints residents to various boards, commissions
Jefferson Hills council recently appointed residents to various boards and commissions. Pervaiz Alvi, Derek Reckard and Christopher Hynes were reappointed to the planning commission with terms ending Dec. 31, 2024. Jeffrey Dean and Kerry Ripley were appointed to the planning commission with terms ending Dec. 31, 2022. Daniel Chiacchia was...
Dominion Voting Systems sues Giuliani for $1.3B over election claimsVideo
Dominion Voting Systems filed a defamation lawsuit Monday against Donald Trump’s personal lawyer, Rudy Giuliani, who led the former president’s efforts to question the results of the 2020 election, including in Pennsylvania. The lawsuit seeks more than $1.3 billion in damages for the voting machine company, a target for conservatives...
Mt. Pleasant Area students resuming hybrid instruction model
Students in the Mt. Pleasant Area School District are heading back to the classroom this week after more than a month of remote learning. District Superintendent Timothy Gabauer detailed in a letter to parents a plan that the school board approved for students to resume in-person classes Monday varying by...
Westmoreland County Coroner Ken Bacha seeks re-election
Kenneth A. Bacha, Westmoreland County’s longtime coroner, is seeking another term in the seat he has held for almost 20 years. Bacha, 59, of Greensburg was first elected in 2001, taking over the department from his father Leo Bacha, who held the post for nearly 24 years. Ken Bacha worked...
Pittsburgh police seek tips to find Beechview man last seen Saturday night
Pittsburgh police are seeking the public’s help in the search for a Beechview man who hasn’t been seen since late Saturday night. Investigators say Thomas Hughes, 25, was last seen at around 11 p.m. on Jan. 23. He is 6-feet 1-inch tall, weighs 260 pounds and has blonde hair and...
In brief: Plum Republican Committee changes January meeting; kindergarten registration open in Plum
The Plum Republican Committee will meet at 7 p.m. Jan. 28 at the Palmieri’s Restaurant, 951 Old Frankstown Road. The guest speaker will be newly elected state Rep. Carrie Lewis DelRosso, a former Oakmont councilwoman. The meeting is open to all registered Republicans and provides a forum to meet with candidates,...
In brief: Candidates sought for Penn Hills school district advisory committee; church event on tap; scholarships available
Candidates sought for school district advisory committee Penn Hills School District Chief Recovery Officer Daniel Matsook is seeking interested candidates to serve on an advisory committee for the district’s financial recovery plan. Interested parties must be a resident of Penn Hills, preference given to longstanding residents and/or parents of current...
In brief: Ash Wednesday service, student art on display, glass recycling, college achievements and more in Hampton
Hampton Presbyterian Church will hold an Ash Wednesday worship service to mark the first day of Lent on Feb. 17 at 7:30 p.m. Depending on the covid restrictions in place when the service occurs, ashes may be distributed, according to church officials. Because of the coronavirus pandemic, the nursery will...
Fox Chapel news briefs: Nature walks, adult education, free computer classes and more
Reed Smith’s 2021 promotion class includes two Fox Chapel area attorneys. Christopher Brennan is a member of the Global Regulatory Enforcement Group and Jennifer Gardner is a member of the Global Corporate Group focusing on employee benefit and executive compensation matters. Brennan is an antitrust lawyer who blends economic theory...
In brief: Monroeville seeks volunteers for various boards, commissions, authorities
Monroeville Municipality has 22 vacancies across nine different boards, commissions and authorities, according to municipal records. Municipal Manager Tim Little said he is accepting letters of interest, along with resumes for the positions. For more information, visit monroeville.pa.us. Church event planned Monroeville Christian Church will host Oklahoma-based Creation Truth Foundation...
News briefs: Ash Wednesday services, Shaler Area accolades, blood drive and more
Hampton Presbyterian Church will observe the first day of Lent on Feb. 17 with an Ash Wednesday worship service at 7:30 p.m. Ashes will be distributed, pending restrictions. The nursery is not available during covid-19 but small children are welcome to be with their families in the service. There are...
High covid numbers could delay return to hybrid classes until April for Pittsburgh students
The Pittsburgh Public Schools Board is scheduled to vote this week on a measure to delay the return to partial in-person instruction until at least April 6 because of the high number of people in Allegheny County testing positive for the coronavirus, district officials announced. Delaying the planned return to...
The Stroller, Jan. 25, 2021: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Publicize your non-profit’s meetings, fundraisers and community events in The Stroller. Send information at least a week in advance to vndnews@triblive.com. Please include a daytime telephone number. Lenten fish fry listings wanted Ash Wednesday is Feb. 17. The Stroller is compiling a list of fish fries taking place Ash Wednesday...
In Brief: 3rd-grade author, senior citizen rebate and more in Pine, Richland
Pine-Richland 3rd grader pens fantasy novel A Pine-Richland third grader who loves to read and was inspired by her teacher’s writing assignments published her first paperback novel. The fantasy fiction book titled “Magic Alliances: Three Days Dark Magic” was written by Riya Jhamb, who attends Eden Hall Upper Elementary. The...
Butler County man sentenced to probation for gang-related heroin, cocaine trafficking charges
A Butler County man has been sentenced to time served and three years of probation for his role in a gang-related conspiracy to sell cocaine and heroin, federal prosecutors said. Ray Chrzanowski, 53, who previously had ties to Portersville and Zelienople, was nabbed as part of an FBI investigation into...
Washington County man gets 9 years behind bars for heroin, firearms charges
A Washington County man has been sentenced to more than nine years in prison for selling heroin and carrying a gun as a felon, federal prosecutors said. Matthew Curtis McCombs, 34, who previously lived in the city of Washington, pleaded guilty in November 2019 to possessing with the intent to...
Winter storm warning for ridges of Westmoreland, Fayette counties
A winter storm warning goes into effect Monday afternoon for the ridges of Westmoreland and Fayette counties, according to the National Weather Service. This might be upgraded to an ice storm warning as up to a quarter-inch of ice could accumulate on some roads, making driving conditions dangerous and threatening...
Bamboo Garden restaurant in North Versailles cited by health departmentVideo
Bamboo Garden Chinese Buffet in North Versailles has been cited for 17 health code violations by the Allegheny County Health Department. The unannounced Friday retail food inspections found, among other things, mouse droppings in the back corner of a storage area behind and under soda syrups, a bag of potatoes...
