Otter, eagle sightings along Loyalhanna bode well for healthy creek habitat
Hempfield photographer Kyle Rose enjoyed a double dose of excitement on the Fourth of July. On a trip to the Ligonier area with his family to see a later fireworks display, he came upon another amazing sight: an otter swimming in nearby Loyalhanna Creek. “It was awesome,” said Rose, who...
In brief: Happenings across the North Allegheny Journal area
Marshall plans Halloween bash
for children Marshall is planning a Halloween Kids Bash for children 11 and younger from 1 to 3 p.m. Oct. 25 at the Elias Fry Barn in Knob Hill Park, 415 Knob Road. There will be music, crafts, face painting, snacks and lots of candy. Children...
In brief: Happenings across the North Allegheny Journal area
Residents sought for various boards, committees McCandless is looking for residents to serve of a variety of boards and committees: • One partial term on the Environmental Advisory Committee (to expire Dec. 31, 2028) • Three terms on the Heritage and Cultural Center FDPC (to expire Dec. 31, 2029) •...
New Kensington’s Rhythm Ridez expands spin studio
Shayle Prorok wants to remove the negative connotation of the word exercise. “Why can’t it be fun?” said Prorok, owner of the Rhythm Ridez spin studio at 878 Fifth Ave. in New Kensington. “I want to create that atmosphere. “Wherever they are on their health journey, they’re pedaling. I want...
Blessings offered to pets as Alle-Kiski Valley churches mark the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi
Alle-Kiski Valley churches were among those celebrating the Feast of St. Francis this weekend with pet blessings. St. Barnabas Episcopal Church in Brackenridge held its blessing service Saturday, while Christ Our Hope Anglican Church in Harrison offered blessings for pets Sunday. The ceremony is held annually, often Oct. 4, the...
At ceremony for Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, grieving families find hope in ‘The White Pumpkin’
White pumpkins were everywhere Sunday at Independence Health System’s Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month ceremony. The pale gourd serves as a symbol for babies who die during infancy or pregnancy, inspired by “The White Pumpkin,” a poem written by a mother who suffered such a loss. Children whose brothers...
Fire damages East Allegheny stadium concession stand; cause under investigation
A fire caused heavy damage to the concession stand at East Allegheny’s Churchman Stadium in North Versailles Sunday, said the North Versailles fire department. The fire happened prior to a youth football game, the East Allegheny School District said in a statement. Images of the fire showed flames inside the...
Man in critical condition after being shot in Waterworks parking lot, police say
A man was in critical condition after being shot in a parking lot at The Waterworks shopping center near Aspinwall late Saturday night, according to police. According to authorities, the victim walked into the emergency room at UPMC St. Margaret Hospital, which is adjacent to the Waterworks, around 11:30 p.m....
Iron City Distilling in Creighton to host slate of October events
Iron City Distilling is pairing with a local candymaker for a sweet whiskey tasting event this month. Iron City Distilling is part of the Pittsburgh Brewing Co. compound off of Freeport Road in the Creighton section of East Deer. Here’s the lineup: • On Saturday, Oct. 11, the distillery and...
Faces of the Valley: Upper Burrell’s Betty Beestrice has township’s history at her fingertips
If you want to know something about Upper Burrell, ask Betty Beestrice. You’ll not only get a detailed answer, but after she sifts through the numerous pictures, newspaper clippings and other documents she and her late husband, Bill, have collected over the years, you’ll walk away with at least 10...
Police release details about motel manager slaying, shooting of woman, Pittsburgh detective
A motel manager was shot in the head at point-blank range Friday afternoon after stepping outside to check on a disturbance at the Pittsburgh Motel in Robinson, according to a criminal complaint filed in the case Saturday. “Are you alright, bud?” Rakesh Ehagaban, 51, asked a man holding a gun...
The Stroller, Oct. 5, 2025: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Publicize your non-profit’s community events, fundraisers and club meetings for free in The Stroller. Send information at least two weeks in advance to vndnews@triblive.com or The Stroller, 210 Wood St., Tarentum PA 15084. Please include a daytime telephone number. Follow the Stroller on X at @VNDStroller. Harrison festival to celebrate...
Detours prompted by I-70 ramp patching in Hempfield, weight limit in Allegheny Township
Westbound motorists on Interstate 70 will encounter a lane restriction and a ramp closure and detour beginning Monday in Hempfield. Meanwhile, vehicles that exceed a new weight limit on a bridge in Allegheny Township also are being directed to follow a detour, according to PennDOT. Westbound I-70 drivers will not...
A super harvest moon to rise and dazzle viewers
No guarantees, but check out the moon Monday night. It may be a harvest moon worthy of Neil Young. The view depends on the weather and location, a National Weather Service meteorologist and a University of Pittsburgh astronomy professor told TribLive. Barring an atmospheric anomaly, the moon should be visible...
An inside look at Pittsburgh’s tunnels and team that keeps them runningVideo
Todd Caddy is the man behind the mirrored glass at Pittsburgh’s front door. His job: tunnel manager for PennDOT. From his office on a recent weekday morning on the south face of Mt. Washington, Caddy watched as two lanes of cars and trucks approached, slowing as they descended Green Tree...
Westmoreland happenings: Doggy Halloween celebrations, grief workshop for children, genealogy programs, more
Art • Latrobe Art Center will host the Pittsburgh Watercolor Society’s Aqueous Open International Exhibition through Oct. 31 at the center, 819 Ligonier St. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays. Free admission. Details: 724-537-7011 or latrobeartcenter.org. Church news • Greensburg Church of the...
Jeannette junior will debut, direct original composition at community band concert
When Joanne Bortz gets home, there’s no telling what instrument her son Logan might be playing. “There’s at least 20 different instruments in our house,” she said. “When he’s not with one of several bands he plays in, there’s just constantly music in the house.” Logan, 16, is a junior...
Takeout chicken wing box helps state police identify suspect in Beaver County pursuit
A takeout box of chicken wings helped state police identify a man who fled from a traffic stop in Beaver County earlier this year. State police on Thursday filed nearly two dozen charges against Michael Richard Doran, 43, of Beaver Falls. According to state police, a trooper tried to stop...
Death of woman shot in head by Pittsburgh police during chase 12 years ago ruled a homicide
A woman who was shot by Pittsburgh police at the end of a car chase more than a dozen years ago died this week, and her death has been ruled a homicide. Lena Davenport, 61, was taken to the emergency room at UPMC Mercy hospital after being found unresponsive at...
Woman’s body recovered from Mon River in West Homestead
A woman’s body was recovered Saturday from the Monongahela River in West Homestead, according to the Allegheny County Police. The sighting was reported to Allegheny County 911 shortly after noon, police said. First responders found the body and recovered it. There were no obvious signs of trauma to the woman,...
Suspect in Hampton hit-and-run found submerged in creek after crash, police say
A man accused of fleeing after hitting a vehicle in Hampton on Friday was arrested after crashing behind a business in Shaler and submerging himself in a creek, police said in court paperwork. Police said James Whorley, 46, of Ohio hit two other vehicles as he tried to elude officers....
‘I didn’t have to shoot her,’ suspect in South Side barbershop killing says
A Baldwin woman charged in a fatal shooting at a barber shop Saturday in Pittsburgh’s South Side turned herself in, and later told police she didn’t need to shoot the woman she had been in a two-year dispute with, according to court records. Myairah Carter, 25, was being held in...
Baby Apple Cheeks competition steals the show at bustling festival
The amphitheater stage at a Salem farm felt familiar to Courtney Juliano on Saturday as the Murrysville native paraded her infant son in front of three judges at the Apple ’n Arts Festival. Cameron, just 6 months old, didn’t seem upset to go home without a prize in the annual...
Sentimental value often bests cash for treasures brought to Tarentum museum appraisal event
Teddy bears well-loved by a woman’s grandfather, a hand-painted plate found at a thrift store and a typewriter with a Ukrainian keyboard were among the treasures people brought to the Allegheny-Kiski Valley Heritage Museum in Tarentum on Saturday in hopes of discovering their worth. In some cases, sentimental value outweighed...
Police release details about motel manager slaying, shooting of woman, Pittsburgh detective
A motel manager was shot in the head at point-blank range Friday afternoon after stepping outside to check on a disturbance at the Pittsburgh Motel in Robinson, according to a criminal complaint filed in the case Saturday. “Are you alright, bud?” Rakesh Bhagavan, 51, asked a man holding a gun...
