Jacob Tierney stories, Page 14

For those craving a burnt almond torte during quarantine, Prantl’s Bakery is back. The famous bakery’s three locations have been closed since mid-March in the coronavirus shutdown, though some products were still available for delivery via online orders. Now customers can once again walk into the Greensburg and Shadyside locations...

Allegheny County Police have charged a man accused of fatally shooting another man in a West Mifflin apartment complex, according to arrest papers filed Wednesday. Daymond “Day Day” Wiggins, 37, of West Mifflin is charged with homicide in the death of Thomas Johnson, 45, of Duquesne. First responders found Johnson...

The clock is ticking for Greensburg Salem School District to craft a new preliminary budget after a divided school board rejected a proposal that would have kept taxes flat and eliminated several staff positions. The 5-4 vote means the board has until the end of May to agree on a...

As some churches prepare to open, two Pennsylvania lawmakers want to prevent the state from restricting religious gatherings during the coronavirus pandemic or any future emergency. State Rep. Eric Nelson, R-Westmoreland, said religious leaders have been confused about whether churches are affected by state-mandated coronavirus shutdowns. “Our religious community is...

The state’s new Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation program will allow some Pennsylvanians to continue receiving benefits after traditional unemployment expires. The program is funded through the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Unemployment benefits usually expire after 13 weeks. Unemployed Pennsylvanians whose benefits have run out, who...

There have been numerous cases in which the state granted waivers allowing some businesses to operate during the state’s coronavirus shutdown while other, similar businesses were denied, according to state Auditor General Eugene DePasquale. That’s not an inherent sign of improper behavior by the state Department of Community and Economic...

A shooting victim walked into a Pittsburgh hospital Wednesday night for treatment, according to the city Department of Public Safety. The man was shot in the leg and was in stable condition. The city’s ShotSpotter alert system detected a shooting on the 1400 block of Federal Street around 9:15 p.m....

A vehicle crashed into an Allegheny Township home, shearing a gas line early Thursday. The home’s residents were evacuated, and Peoples Gas is evaluating the damage, according to Westmoreland County 911. The crash in the 4700 block of Garvers Ferry Road happened shortly after 5 a.m. The vehicle hit the...

Greensburg will resume parking enforcement next week as businesses start to reopen. In mid-March the city eased up on parking tickets, allowing drivers to stay at metered spaces for up to an hour without paying. Those who lingered longer would still get tickets, which drew complaints from some who work...

Baldwin Road in Pittsburgh’s Hays neighborhood will likely remain closed for several days as crews work to repair Tuesday morning’s water main break. The road is closed between Corner Street and State Road 885. Pennsylvania American Water estimates it will reopen before rush hour Friday afternoon. The 12-inch water main...

Part of Baldwin Road in Pittsburgh’s Hays neighborhood is closed because of a water main break that sent a torrent rushing into people’s yards, according to Pennsylvania American Water The 12” water main broke around 5 a.m. Tuesday. Here's a look at some of the water in the backyards of...

A man shot during an argument Monday with another drive in Pittsburgh’s Knoxville neighborhood died early Tuesday morning, according to police. The victim, who had not been identified by the medical examiner’s office as of 2 p.m., was driving out of a Brownsville Road parking lot when another vehicle pulled...

Police were called to keep order as the Red Lobster in Ross Township closed Sunday evening, leaving dozens of customers without food after they spent hours waiting, according to Tribune-Review news partner WPXI. The McKnight Road restaurant was swamped by Mother’s Day orders. The parking lot was packed with customers,...

The Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County has warned businesses to make sure their water is safe when they reopen after a long closure. MAWC treats its water with a disinfectant, but that can dissipate after a long time stagnant. This can lead to biological growths, bad taste and a discoloration,...

Greensburg Salem School District postponed its already-delayed graduation ceremony for another three weeks, and is planning a drive-in ceremony that will allow attendees to watch from their cars. Graduation will be held 6:45 p.m. July 9 in a parking lot at Westmoreland County Community College. The district is looking into...

The Greensburg Community Development Corporation is conducting an anonymous survey of city business owners to learn more about how they’ve been affected by the coronavirus shutdown. “We know they have been negatively impacted, but we want to see how Greensburg compares to the rest of the country,” said corporation Executive...

Westmoreland County detectives have issued an arrest warrant for a woman who allegedly stalked a sheriff’s deputy and made a fake 911 call that brought police to the deputy’s mother’s home. Westmoreland County Sheriff’s Deputy Casey Cameron told investigators he’s never met Nishee Sanford, 41, but that her behavior has...

Greensburg is revisiting its food truck ordinance, and reviving a debate about whether mobile eateries help the local economy or jeopardize brick-and-mortar restaurants. The city implemented its current ordinance in 2016 over the objections of food truck operators. It limits trucks operating on city streets to between the hours of...

Self-employed Pennsylvanians who are out of work because of coronavirus can file for unemployment benefits now that the state’s Pandemic Unemployment Assistance system is fully operational, according to the Department of Labor and Industry. The department launched the first phase of the system last month, which allowed people to file...

The Pennsylvania Game Commission on Friday will reopen public rifle, shotgun, pistol and archery ranges in counties the state has moved into the “yellow” phase of coronavirus mitigation efforts. Ranges in red-phase counties, including Allegheny, Westmoreland and the rest of Southwestern Pennsylvania, will remain closed. The shooting ranges on state...

Greensburg officials next week will likely vote to suspend the opening of Veterans’ Memorial Pool. Whether it will open at all this summer is in doubt because of the uncertain future of coronavirus mitigation efforts. City pool manager Trudy Ivory said current state restrictions wouldn’t allow the pool to open,...

A burglary suspect is accused of saying he “might have corona” and coughing on Jeannette police officers after a struggle Sunday. Police were responding to 911 calls that a man who appeared to be under the influence was staggering on the street. Callers told 911 the man went into the...

When the Greensburg YMCA reopens, it will do so under new leadership. The Y’s board of directors appointed Suzanne Printz as interim CEO, replacing George O’Brien, who served in the position for eight years. It’s a difficult time to take over, Printz said. The Y is closed because of the...

Greensburg Salem School District officials are considering the elimination of the district’s elementary and middle school librarian positions as it prepares for a difficult budget year. “We still have months of work left to do to get to the point where we can balance the budget,” board President Ron Mellinger...