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O’Hara officials seek state funding for sidewalk project in RIDC Park
A pedestrian safety project to install new sidewalks from Alpha to Gamma drives in O’Hara may not be possible without state assistance, according to township officials. Council last month unanimously approved the application for a $909,500 Multimodal Transportation Fund grant through the Commonwealth Financing Authority. It requires a $390,200 township...
Steel City Con returns to the Monroeville Convention Center with an updated celebrity lineup
Monroeville Convention Center once again will be the hub of all things pop culture and comics as Steel City Con returns for its summer convention. About 12,000 people attended last August, and organizers are hoping to match or exceed that number despite several big-name cancellations. SSC officials had announced a...
Verona woman sentenced to federal prison for her role with the HDS drug trafficking gang
A Verona woman authorities said was involved in drug trafficking has been sentenced in federal court to 10 months in prison after being convicted of federal drug charges. Prosecutors said Shania Wilson, 40, was involved with the Hustlas Don’t Sleep drug trafficking gang. Along with re-distributing portions of the fentanyl...
Sharpsburg forms new parks and recreation commission
Sharpsburg officials have appointed a group of residents dedicated to coordinating and promoting borough recreational opportunities. The first parks and recreation commission was formed at the July 28 council meeting. Members include junior council member Roman Mason, family physician Dr. Paul Brayer, former councilman and Linden Gym director Greg Domian,...
Main streets of Vandergrift transformed into a ‘Wonderland’ for this year’s artfest
Hundreds of people braved the rain and humid temperatures to take part in the 15th annual Vandergrift Artfest on Sunday. Grant and Washington avenues were packed with people, artists, vendors and costumed characters, as this year’s theme was “Wonderland” based on the magical story “Alice in Wonderland.” “We’ve settled into...
Picnic hosted by faith-based charity stresses ‘community’ in Natrona Community Park
Fun and Freedom Youth Sports, a Christian- based nonprofit based in the Tarentum area, hosted a free community picnic at Natrona Community Park in Harrison on Saturday evening. Youths from across Western Pennsylvania flocked to the Alle-Kiski Valley to play dodge ball, enjoy snacks and meet new friends. Crisp watermelon and...
Families enjoy activities, booths at Oakmont Chamber of Commerce Street Sale
Young Alexandra Lindner tipped her pink plastic firefighter’s hat toward the ground, grabbed some chalk and went to work making Oakmont a better place Saturday afternoon. Alexandra, 4, of Oakmont was one of many children who colored the bricks of Allegheny River Boulevard as part of the Oakmont Chamber of...
Mass crash in Allegheny Township during charity motorcycle ride injures 8; 4 airlifted for treatment
Allegheny Township Police are investigating a mass motorcycle crash that resulted in four serious injuries Saturday afternoon. Participants in the 11th annual Riding For The Cure, an event designed to raise funds for breast cancer treatment and related patient care, were making their way from the 11th Frame Bar &...
Model train groups create displays in comprehensive show at Monroeville Convention CenterVideo
Young Milagros Lazaro unloaded pieces of lumber, cut wood, dumped fake coal ash and let sirens blow, all with the push of a button. The Derry girl did all that and more under the watchful eye of her mother, Alicia Lazaro, and members of a model railroad club called the...
O’Hara officials consider redrawing wards to help equalize population numbers
O’Hara officials are considering redrawing the township’s wards to make them more equal in population. The idea to restructure the wards came after township officials reviewed 2020 Census data. The current ward map shows the 1st Ward has 2,439 people, while the 2nd Ward has just 732. The 3rd Ward...
Aspinwall Police Department hosts community events at Ben Killian Field
Community-oriented policing has become the staple of the Aspinwall Police Department. Officers have led children around town on bike runs, served up slices at Pizza with the Police and provided popcorn during the Movies in the Park series at Ben Killian Field. The department recently combined all three activities to...
Penn Hills officials appoint former councilman to vacant seat
A familiar face has returned to Penn Hills Council. Elected leaders appointed Democrat Mark Brodnicki to fill the seat vacated by James Getsy, who resigned in June due to health reasons. Getsy submitted his resignation before the June 20 council meeting, so accepting the resignation wasn’t on that night’s agenda....
Leet officials fire police chief with no prior public notice
Leet police Chief Michael Molinaro, who filed a federal lawsuit in June against the township alleging political retaliation, was fired Monday by commissioners. Molinaro had been on paid leave since April, pending an investigation. Commissioners approved terminating Molinaro after meeting privately during a workshop meeting and then adding it to...
Man taken into custody following a SWAT situation in Millvale
A SWAT situation in Millvale resulted in a man being arrested Wednesday night. Allegheny County dispatchers said police, fire and EMS activity began around 6:30 p.m. along the 600 block of Evergreen Avenue. Millvale police said a man surrendered to authorities hours later and emergency responders were able to clear...
Sewickley’s The Gilded Girl among Allegheny County businesses to receive Comcast grant
A Sewickley skincare and beauty emporium was among 100 Allegheny County businesses to receive a $10,000 grant through Comcast. Company officials announced July 25 that $1 million in grants would be doled out to small businesses owned by women and people of color, including Black, Indigenous, Hispanic and Asian American...
Parking lot at Penn Hills apartment complex collapses, residents displaced, no injuries reported
Penn Hills officials are investigating the cause of a parking lot collapse Tuesday at an apartment complex off of Frankstown Road. About 20 cars were damaged in the mishap but no injuries were immediately reported. The incident was reported at about 6:20 p.m.. Penn Hills Police Chief Ron Como said...
Sewickley Presbyterian Church music director steps down after 35 years of service
Craig Dobbins did more than play the organ and direct the chorus at Sewickley Presbyterian Church. He also did a lot of pastoral care – writing notes, making phone calls, checking on people who were sick and helping with vacation bible school. “He’s been such an important part of the...
Edgeworth has a new emergency dispatcher, tax collector
Edgeworth officials have hired a new full-time dispatcher and appointed a new tax collector. Council voted 6-0 July 19 to hire Moon Township resident Michael Martin as dispatcher. Councilman Daniel Wilson was absent. Martin is the borough’s second full-time dispatcher. Edgeworth also has five part-time dispatchers. Manager John Schwend said...
Pickup truck ends up in the Allegheny River from Harmar boat ramp, no one hurt
Harmar police are investigating after a pickup ended up submerged in the Allegheny River on Wednesday evening. Allegheny County dispatchers said no injuries were reported in connection with the incident at the boat ramp along the 2500 block of Wenzel Drive. Two men went boating late that afternoon when things...
Quaker Valley School District to host tours of proposed high school site
Quaker Valley School District officials plan to host tours of a proposed high school site in Leet. District director of facilities Charlie Gauthier will serve as the tour guide of the property at 210 Camp Meeting Road. It is a walking tour. Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable shoes. It...
Aspinwall Police Department to add activities to Friday’s Movies in the Park
People who participate in Aspinwall’s Movies in the Park series will have an opportunity for a couple pre-show activities with borough police. A bike ride is planned for 7:30 p.m. Friday at the Aspinwall Recreation Area near Ben Killian Field. Bicyclists will ride with officers throughout the borough and return...
Fox Chapel officials adopt new active shooter policy for borough
Fox Chapel Council on Monday adopted a new set of guidelines for Fox Chapel Police Department to follow when responding to an active shooter situation in the borough. The council unanimously adopted the policy crafted by borough police Chief Michael Stevens, who was not at Monday’s meeting or available for...
Bellevue councilwoman accused of assaulting police during incident at her home
A Bellevue councilwoman is accused of assaulting a police officer as he was responding to an incident in her home. Sabreena Miller, 29, is charged with resisting arrest and two counts of aggravated assault, according to court papers. Police were initially dispatched about 3:50 a.m. Saturday to Miller’s home along...
Oakmont Farmer’s Market open Saturdays, presented by The Oakmont Experience
The parking lot of a former dry cleaning business in Oakmont is transformed into a farmer’s market Saturdays through October. People can get fresh produce from Ohioville-based Haffey Family Farm, oils and other products from Oakmont Olive Oil Co., soaps and bathing materials from Iron Alley Soap and the Refillery...
Allegheny RiverTrail Park’s concert series a hit with families
Dozens of families flocked to Allegheny RiverTrail Park in Aspinwall July 15 for another installment of the Rock the River concert series. Concerts are free throughout the summer. Singer/songwriter David Powell of Outside Eliza and blues artist Domenic Fusca performed at the July 15 show. New friends Abigail Cruz, 6,...
