Cecil Township
LATEST NEWS
The Stroller, Aug. 31, 2024: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Publicize your nonprofit’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. Labor United celebration runs this weekend in Northmoreland Park. The...
Two-vehicle collision in Heidelberg Township leaves one dead, another hospitalized
A fatal two-vehicle accident occurred at the intersection of Penn Avenue (SR 422) and Big Spring Road in Heidelberg Township on Thursday afternoon, August 29, 2024. The South Heidelberg Police Department responded to the scene at approximately 4:35 PM. The crash, which took place in the eastbound lane of Penn...
PennDOT and KPB Announce New Cohort of Young Ambassadors for Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful (KPB) have unveiled the 2024-2025 cohort of the Young Ambassadors of Pennsylvania. This initiative aims to foster community stewardship and civic leadership among young residents. Through a competitive selection process, a diverse group of students has been chosen to represent their communities from September 2024 to May 2025.
Group of Jewish students attacked at Pitt, officials say
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A person is accused of attacking a group of Jewish students with a bottle on the University of Pittsburgh's campus on Friday.In a statement, Pitt spokesperson Jared Stonesifer said a person with no known affiliate to the university was arrested in connection with the incident. Two students were treated at the scene after the attack near the Cathedral of Learning, according to the statement. Their conditions were not immediately known.The spokesperson said the university called the Hillel University Center after the incident to "offer support to our students and also connected with our partners at the Jewish...
Shots fired near Woodland Hills-Penn Hills high school football game
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Shots were fired near the Woodland Hills and Penn Hills high school football game in Turtle Creek at The Wolvarena on Friday night.Turtle Creek Mayor Adam Forgie said the shots were fired at a pharmacy down the street and heard by the crowd at The Wolvarena, the home stadium for Woodland Hills High School. That is when chaos ensued, as spectators began running for the exits."It did cause the students to freak out, and rightfully so, when they heard the shots," the mayor told KDKA-TV. "And more or less what I understand, it was a stampede of...
Talk Pittsburgh Links: Aug. 30, 2024
Visit the links below for more on today's guests & topicKickoff and Rib Festival | Acrisure StadiumPittsburgh Festival Opera | Adriana Lecouvreur Concert Tickets'Burgh Book BaddiesTalk Pittsburgh on Social MediaFacebookInstagram
Birds from National Aviary arrive on Pacific Ocean island to help restore extinct in the wild species
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Three birds from Pittsburgh's National Aviary have arrived at their new home in the Pacific Ocean, where they'll play an important role in returning their species to the wild for the first time in nearly 40 years.Guam Kingfishers, known locally as sihek, haven't been spotted in the wild since 1988 after invasive brown tree snakes arrived on the island and decimated the population. But after fewer than 30 were rescued and taken into human care, the National Aviary and eight other Association of Zoos and Aquarium-accredited organizations have been working to bring the species back. Nine Guam Kingfishers,...
Mayor Ed Gainey launches re-election campaign
Aug. 30—Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey has launched a re-election campaign. The first-term mayor launched a new website announcing his bid for another four-year term. "I'm running for re-election because I know that Pittsburgh can be the safest, most welcoming, and most thriving city in America," Gainey wrote on the site. "Over the past 3 years we've made amazing strides, but there is still work ...
Two companies appoint new VP of National Accounts
PITTSBURGH — Snavely Forest Products and Weekes Forest Products, wholesale lumber and building products industry providers, announced the appointment of Brett Ehrlich as executive vice president of National Accounts. With over twenty years of experience in the building materials industry, Ehrlich brings a wealth of knowledge and sales expertise to the role, further strengthening Snavely and Weekes commitment to delivering exceptional service and innovative solutions to its clients.
Aliquippa breaking ground on new athletic/academic center
Aliquippa High School is breaking ground today on the school’s campus. Last year, Kraft Heinz donated $1.3 million to the school district. The first part of it went to renovating stadium now known as Heinz Field.
OL Leglue back with Steelers as team signs 7 more to practice squad
Offensive lineman John Leglue and Doug Nester have been signed, along with linebackers Devin Harper and Adetokunbo Ogundeji, running back Boston Scott and wide receivers Brandon Johnson and Ben Skowronek.
Erie has a new plan to give out free recycling cans. Here are the details
The city of Erie has revamped its distribution plan for free 35-gallon recycling/waste cans to city residents — a process that was abruptly halted earlier this week after officials saw overwhelming public demand. City officials now plan to hand out as many as 3,000 of the cans at a Sept. 7 first-come, first-served...
Weather alert issued for strong thunderstorms in part of Pennsylvania Friday evening
A report was issued from the National Weather Service on Friday at 7:27 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 7:45 p.m. for Venango, Forest and Clarion counties. Residents may experience wind gusts of up to 50 mph. "At 7:26 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm over Enterprise, or 12 miles...
Eastern Ohio, Western Pennsylvania Labor Day Weekend Forecast: Storms Expected Saturday
Pittsburgh, PA – The National Weather Service has issued a severe weather alert for the Pittsburgh area this Saturday. The forecast indicates that thunderstorms, some potentially severe, will impact the region as Labor Day approaches. According to the National Weather Service, these storms could bring heavy rain, strong winds,...
Cranberry Township to update transportation improvement plan
CRANBERRY TWP — Supervisors took the first step to revising its 20-year transportation improvement plan when it approved an updated land-use assumptions report this month. The land-use assumptions report was compiled by a seven-member “impact fee advisory committee” which consists of Cranberry Township residents and businesspeople. At their meeting in February, supervisors approved a resolution to reform the committee, which hadn’t convened since 2021.
It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency:
Our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. As a platform hosting over 100,000 pieces of content published daily, we cannot pre-vet content, but we strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation.