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A Westmoreland County police department will reestablish its K-9 unit for the first time in more than 20 years
DELMONT, Pennsylvania (KDKA) -- One of Westmoreland County's police departments will once again have a K-9 program. According to Westmoreland County District Attorney Nicole Ziccarelli's office, the Delmont Police will once again have a K-9 program thanks to funding from the state. Approximately $60,000 was allocated to Delmonth Borough for...
Morning Roundup: Vehicle crashes into New Kensington house; $3M lottery ticket sold
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Thursday, May 16:. A vehicle crashed into a New Kensington house early Thursday morning. The crash happened just before 2 a.m. along North Street, according to TribLive news partner WTAE. The vehicle went through a yard, hit another vehicle...
Lower Burrell man arrested after disrupting several church services
A Lower Burrell man has been arrested in connection with a series of disrupted church services. Joseph Gorencic, Jr. is accused of going into nearly a dozen churches and screaming at priests.
Local business owner seeking reimbursement from Diocese of Pittsburgh after cross removal
Despite her Catholic faith, her business is not religiously affiliated. She says she can’t have religious symbols as a condition of her loan. After months of lobbying the diocese to take the cross down, she did it herself.
Lower Burrell school property won't revert to original owners if school closes
Historians and officials say if Stewart Elementary School in Lower Burrell closes and goes up for sale, the land would not revert back to the Stewart family, despite rumors to the contrary. Lower Burrell historian Ray Rieser said, despite popular belief, the Burrell School District purchased the land from the...
1 injured in head-on crash in Lower Burrell
One person was injured after two vehicles crashed head-on Tuesday morning in Lower Burrell. The wreck happened around 6 a.m. at the intersection of Greensburg Road and Dutchman Run Road, according to a Westmoreland County 911 dispatcher. One person was flown to the hospital from the scene, the dispatcher said....
Members of Pittsburgh-area Mustang club pay visit to New Kensington career & technology school
The lone “pony” in the stable at the Northern Westmoreland Career & Technology Center had some visitors Friday morning. Members of the Greater Pittsburgh Mustang Club brought about a dozen of their Ford Mustang “pony cars” to put on a car show for students at the New Kensington school.
Plum set to graduate 309 students
Plum School District’s 2024 commencement ceremony will begin at 7 p.m. May 29 at the athletic stadium at Plum High School. The district has 309 graduates this year. The outstanding senior award recipients are Isabella Surace and Austin J. Kim. Patrick Baughman became high school principal in October. He...
'It’s the culture': How Oakmont boys lacrosse bounced back to win a league title
In 2023, the Oakmont Regional boys lacrosse team won three games total. One spring later, the Spartans are champions of Mid-Wach B League and have more than tripled that win total with a couple weeks remaining in the season. Oakmont has already two games in overtime. The Spartans have played...
Firetrucks, K-9 Midas a hit at Curtisville Primary's Safety Day
Firetrucks, police officers and a special guest, Midas the K-9, all were a big hit with students at Curtisville Primary during the school’s annual Safety Day on Thursday. Youngsters in kindergarten through second grade were excited to learn about the first responders who serve the Deer Lakes communities. On...
Art therapy program boosts well-being of Allegheny Valley School District students
Students in the Allegheny Valley School District are turning to art as an additional way to support their mental well-being. Melissa Holler, the district’s director of pupil services, said the district has implemented an art therapy program. It has done so by contracting with the Pittsburgh Center for Integrative Therapy, using money it received from the state’s Commission on Crime and Delinquency mental health supports grant.
The Stroller, May 16, 2024: 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. Free picnic planned Saturday by Fun and Freedom. Fun and...
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