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Memory of slain police chief sparks project to line Arnold, New Kensington road with flags
When Raymond Laughlin watched the funeral procession for Brackenridge police Chief Justin McIntire make its way along Freeport Road in New Kensington more than a year ago, it occurred to him that lining the road with American flags would have been a fitting tribute to McIntire. Thus was born the...
Penn-Trafford track and field teams cap successful season at PIAA championships
In Eric Reger’s 14 years as track coach at Penn-Trafford, the program has made steady progress. This season, Reger took nine athletes (a record for him) to the PIAA track and field championships last Friday and Saturday at Shippensburg’s Seth Grove Stadium. There were five individuals and one...
A-K Valley athletes of the week: Freeport’s Mady Kirsch, Burrell’s Stevie Hasson
Report card: Kirsch scored two goals and had an assist to lead the East girls hockey team to a 4-1 win over Northeast in a PIHL girls hockey game Thursday. She has 18 goals and five assists this season for East (5-5). The forward also was recently invited to the USA Hockey 16-17 National Development Camp in mid-July at Miami (Ohio). It will be her third trip to the prestigious camp.
Update: Severe thunderstorm warning expected to expire at 9:30 p.m.
The warning was for Armstrong, Indiana and Westmoreland counties. "The storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the area. Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. However, gusty winds are still possible with these thunderstorms. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 11 p.m. for southwestern and west central Pennsylvania," states the National Weather Service.
Gun thefts from cars surge; police urge owners to secure firearms
The rate of guns being stolen from cars has tripled over the past decade, and in many cases the thieves didn’t have to work very hard to get their hands on another person’s weapon, officials say. Often, they’re swiping firearms from unlocked vehicles parked just outside gun owners’...
The Stroller, May 24, 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. Lower Valley Little League to host golf outing. A golf...
Police say New Kensington man restrained, assaulted woman in Springdale
Springdale police filed charges against a New Kensington man who, they say, broke into a woman’s apartment and assaulted her while he was still on probation for a previous incident against her. Zachery Darnell Hickman, 34, faces a felony burglary charge and misdemeanor charges of terroristic threats, unlawful restraint,...
CCAC Boyce baseball falls just short in district championship series
Monroeville’s CCAC Boyce baseball team started the 2024 season 3-11. Austin Long, who returned to the program last fall after having previously coached Boyce in 2018 and 2018, said he saw the team come together more in the second half of the schedule, and they went 9-10 over their final 19 games.
Tributes pour in for Dylan Tarbi
BUFFALO TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Tributes are pouring in for 13-year-old Dylan Tarbi. Tarbi is being remembered by everyone from his boxing coach; the owner of a candy store he frequented; and his school district, who called him a wonderful, beautiful young man. It was Friday night just before 7...
Kiski Area AD Peterman retiring after long career in athletic administration
Kiski Area senior Eliza Miller will run the 1,600 meters Friday morning and the 800 meters Saturday afternoon at the PIAA Class 3A track and field championships at Shippensburg. John Peterman will be there to watch her compete in her final high school event before heading off to Duquesne. For...
AAA expects largest Memorial Day weekend travel in 20 years
OAKMONT, Pa. — AAA estimatesthe largest volume of drivers in 20 years will hit the road for Memorial Day weekend. AAA projects 43.8 million travelers will head 50 miles or more from home over the Memorial Day holiday travel period. This year’s total number of travelers is a 4%...
Update: The flash flood warning is expected to expire at 7:15 p.m.
The warning was for Allegheny, Armstrong, Indiana and Westmoreland counties. "The heavy rain has ended. Flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat. Please continue to heed remaining road closures," says the National Weather Service. Deciphering advisories, watches, and warnings: Understanding weather alerts. Flash flood warning: Take action!. A...
Celebrating History in Wilkinsburg
The Trib wants to shine a light on a recent celebration that took place in Wilkinsburg, PA. The National Museum of Broadcasting for a lively afternoon party" Celebrating the 150" Birthday of Frank Conrad. The celebration took place beautifully restored at Wilkinsburg Train Station (address: 901 Hay Street Pittsburgh, PA...
Westmoreland high school athlete of the week: Norwin’s Brookelyn Kotch and Penn-Trafford’s Brandon Roher
Claim to fame: Kotch did something many pitchers have not done in recent years: She beat Hempfield. Kotch scattered six hits, did not issue a walk and struck our four while forcing 13 flyouts as Norwin upset top-seeded and defending WPIAL Hempfield, 5-2, in the Class 6A semifinals. Norwin advanced to the WPIAL final for the first time.
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