Patrick Varine stories, Page 82
Tractor trailer overturns on Interstate 70 in New Stanton
Emergency crews are on the scene of an overturned tractor trailer along Interstate 70 in New Stanton. A Westmoreland County 911 supervisor said crews were called to the exit ramp toward the Pennsylvania Turnpike, on the westbound side of I-70, around 10:10 a.m. Saturday morning, for a report of an...
1 dead after police pursuit, rollover crash at Allegheny County Airport
Allegheny County Police are investigating a pursuit that ended in a fatal crash early Saturday morning at the Allegheny County Airport. At about 3:20 a.m. Saturday, county police said the driver of a black Cadillac Escalade nearly struck a Duquesne Police Department vehicle on Route 837 near Center Street and...
Murrysville brothers join Coast Guard, continue family’s military service
When Nathan Harris made the decision to enter the U.S. Coast Guard, it was more than just choosing a school. And it was more than just competitive sibling rivalry. Harris’ older brother Drew is already in his second year of Coast Guard training. The Harris brothers’ decision carries on a...
Murrysville monarchs fly free as Delmont library prepares for July 30 release party
Members of the Murrysville Garden Club brought a little “monarch magic” to Murrysville Community Library patrons on July 13, in the form of “butterfly wands” for their monarch butterfly release. The “wands,” made from native wildflowers, bring freshly hatched butterflies up close for program participants to observe. The garden club...
Murrysville area: Kindergarten open house, Family Fun Night in Delmont, more
Kindergarten open house at Franklin Regional Incoming kindergarten families in the Franklin Regional School District are invited to attend a “Rockin’ Into Kindergarten” program and open house at 6 p.m. Aug. 18 at the district’s primary school, 4121 Sardis Road. Families can tour the new school and meet teachers and...
You can own a dinosaur skeleton — and other prehistoric stuff — for the right priceVideo
Despite every child gazing in wonder and/or terror at the world-famous Tyrannosaurus Rex skeleton in the Carnegie Museum of Natural History, they will never be able to buy it and put it in their house. But for the right price, they might be able to afford his cousin. An exhibition-ready,...
Late-night storm could bring heavy wind to Pittsburgh region
A line of strong storms headed northeast will lengthen over the next few hours and bring heavy thunderstorms and potentially severe weather late Wednesday night to the Pittsburgh region, according to the National Weather Service. The NWS issued a hazardous weather advisory for all of Southwestern Pennsylvania for Wednesday evening,...
Beaver County man dies after Glen Osborne motorcycle crash
A Beaver County man died of injuries sustained during a motorcycle crash Wednesday afternoon in Glen Osborne, according to Allegheny County Police. Emergency crews responded to a motorcycle-vehicle crash around 3:40 p.m. near the intersection of Ohio River Boulevard and River Road. The man driving the motorcycle, 62-year-old Shawn Grimm...
Export dance studio headed to World Dance Championship later this month
This month, DeStella Dance Centre’s Alexis DeSabatine will mark a decade of owning the Export studio, and the 10th year is shaping up to be the best yet. “We went to Virginia Beach to compete at the Dream Makers National Dance Competition, and we had four of our dances make...
Pittsburgh Black Pride Week concert features Grammy winner Mya, Pittsburgh native Amir White
As he was growing up in Pittsburgh’s Homewood neighborhood, Amir White would sing along and mimic television and radio – first the commercials, but not long after, the songs. “I think I was born to do music,” said White, who now splits his time between the Steel City and Atlanta...
New Kensington native to patrol Ohio River as part of Fish & Boat Commission’s newest officer class
Tyler Balla knew he wanted a career in law enforcement when he was growing up in New Kensington. “My uncle was a police officer in St. Petersburg, Fla., and he was my buddy,” Balla said. “Every time he’d come home, he’d always tell law enforcement stories. He passed away from...
Protect PT will showcase Philadelphia artist’s work at new education center
A local environmental group will host an exhibit showcasing the work of Philadelphia artist Meg Lemieur in Penn Township. Protect PT’s Community Environment Education Center will host the exhibit with an opening reception from 6-10 p.m. on July 23. Lemieur creates art using graphite and ink, and adding bursts of...
Tennessee man, 19, fatally shot outside Washington housing complex
A Tennessee teenager was shot and killed in the early hours of Friday morning outside a Washington County public housing complex, according to county Coroner Timothy Warco. Emergency officials responded to the Jollick Manor housing complex off of South Franklin Street just after 12:15 a.m. Friday morning, for a report...
Penn State Extension will host master-gardener open house in Hempfield
On the “Pittsburgh Gardeners, Homesteaders and Farmers” Facebook page, people are regularly soliciting advice for issues ranging from blossom end rot on their tomatoes, to moles and voles digging holes in their strawberry patches. Natalie Sciulli, 24, of Plum, is thinking about planting garlic next fall. “I grow tomatoes, peppers,...
Plum craft show will benefit multiple sclerosis nonprofits
Alex Ley of Plum is no stranger to multiple sclerosis. Her mother, Tina, was diagnosed with MS more than two decades ago. And she’s no stranger to fundraising for several nonprofits that fund MS research and treatment. Ley has organized a craft show Sunday , July 17 in Plum. Part...
Victim of fatal fire at Mt. Pleasant Township mobile home has been identifiedVideo
A 66-year-old Mt. Pleasant Township woman died early Friday morning when her mobile home was destroyed by fire, according to the the Westmoreland County Coroner’s Office. The victim, Victoria L. Garsteck, of 216 Thomas St., in the village of Calumet, was pronounced dead at the scene, the coroner’s office said....
Beer at St. Bart’s annual festival made with grain from the farmer next door
When folks grab a glass of beer this weekend at the Saint Bartholomew’s Our Lady of Mount Carmel Festival, they’ll be able to shake hands with the farmers who grew the grains used to create it. “It doesn’t get more local than this,” said Alquin Heinnickel, who joined with Vince...
UPMC opens specialty care center in MurrysvilleVideo
UPMC patients in western Westmoreland County now will have specialists closer to home, following the opening of a specialty center Wednesday afternoon on Old William Penn Highway in Murrysville. “I live two streets down, so it’s nice to know we’ll have these services so close,” said Dan DeBone, CEO of...
Murrysville area: Library resource fair, Fairview Park picnic, baseball history program and more
Library will host resource fair The Murrysville Community Library will host an Aug. 16 resource fair, “Cookies & Community,” from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the library, 4130 Sardis Road. Community members can stop by, help celebrate the library’s 100th anniversary and visit with area organizations and businesses that will have tables...
Plum craft show will benefit multiple sclerosis nonprofits
Alex Ley of Plum is no stranger to multiple sclerosis. Her mother, Tina, was diagnosed with MS more than two decades ago. And she’s also no stranger to fundraising for several nonprofits that fund MS research and treatment. Ley has organized craft show this Sunday, July 17 in Plum. Part...
Miracle League of Western Pa. president given community service award
As officials at the Miracle League of Western Pennsylvania begin taking registration for the fall 2022 baseball season, they will have an additional $5,000 to put toward expanding team rosters and giving more special-needs individuals a chance to play ball. League founder Rev. Harold Hicks, of Blairsville, recently was presented...
Murrysville church will host ‘satellite’ version of Laurel Highlands summer day camp
First Presbyterian Church’s pastor, the Rev. Edward Gray, is upfront about the average age of his congregation. “Like a lot of churches, we skew older. When I got here five years ago, our overall membership had declined significantly,” Gray said. “We tried some different things, and many of them have...
Artist teaches how to turn invasive Japanese knotweed into crafting material
When Albert Pantone runs out of paper, he just heads to the nearest stand of invasive Japanese knotweed. “We always think of trees when it comes to paper, but anything with fibers can be used to make paper,” said Pantone, owner of Knot Just Weeds in Braddock. “You can even...
Export officials approve trail extension, will seal borough parking lot
After meeting with members of the Export Business Group, borough officials gave the go-ahead for Westmoreland Heritage Trail officials to extend the trail about 750 feet farther east. “The biggest thing we all agreed on was that they needed to put (trail) parking spots on the south side of the...
Murrysville: Rotary car cruise, steak fry, flag football, more
Upcoming Rotary events • The Murrysville-Export Rotary Club will host its annual Summer-fest car cruise from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 27 at the Lamplighter. There is a $10 entry cost for those taking part in the show, and the first 150 entries will receive a dash plaque. The...
