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5 candidates to again appear on ballot in November in Deer Lakes School Board race
All five candidates vying for four spots on the Deer Lakes School Board will appear on the ballot in the general election in November. Incumbent Kristi Minnick and new candidates Brian Brown, Jeremy Love, Jonathan Majernik and Traci Stotler all cross-filed to run on both the Democratic and Republican tickets...
2 incumbents, 2 newcomers win nominations in Freeport Area School Board primaries
Two incumbents and two newcomers seem to have secured nominations Tuesday to appear on the November ballot for seats on the Freeport Area School Board, based on unofficial primary results. The unofficial results from Armstrong and Butler counties Wednesday afternoon showed Melanie Zembrzuski (723 votes), Gary Risch Jr. (661 votes),...
Incumbent Beverly Jordan wins West Deer supervisors race
Incumbent Beverly Jordan won the Republican nomination for an at-large seat on the West Deer Board of Supervisors in Tuesday’s primary race. Her challenger, former Supervisor Gerry Vaerewyck, said he conceded the race. Vaerewyck and Jordan previously served on the board together in 2016. Unofficial primary election results showed Jordan...
Freeport man convicted of threatening 2 women with a gun in 2019
A Freeport man was convicted of multiple criminal charges relating to an incident in which he threatened two women with a gun in 2019. Michael Rivera, 30, of Freeport, was convicted last week for carrying a firearm without a license — a third degree felony — and five misdemeanors, including...
Police: McKees Rocks man dead, another man hurt in Homewood shooting
A McKees Rocks man was killed and another man was wounded early Sunday in a shooting in Homewood, Pittsburgh police said. Police responded to a Shotspotter alert for 11 rounds that were fired about 3:45 a.m. in the 600 block of North Dallas Avenue. Officers discovered a man with multiple...
Police: Man arrested after fatal shooting at Washington County graduation party
One man was killed at a graduation party in Washington County on Saturday, and the man accused in the killing was arrested, according to police. Richard Lawrence Rollison, 54, of Washington was charged with homicide after a shooting at his home on the 500 block of Pleasant Valley Road in...
Feds assisting North Huntingdon police investigating car explosion
Authorities are investigating a car explosion in North Huntingdon on Saturday night. The vehicle exploded on Clay Pike shortly before midnight, a Westmoreland County 911 dispatcher said. There were no injuries or damage to other property reported. The cause of the explosion is under investigation, according to the 911 dispatcher....
Is extra $300 in federal unemployment assistance stopping people from applying for jobs?
With about 56,000 people in Allegheny and Westmoreland counties reporting they are without a job, businesses still find themselves scrambling to fill vacancies. One reason cited for the challenge is the extra $300 a week in federal Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Assistance that people have collected since the end of December....
Freeport Area School Board candidates focus on taxes, bouncing back from pandemic
Candidates running for seats on Freeport Area School Board are emphasizing issues such as taxes and recovering from the pandemic’s effects on education. Five candidates are running for four nominations on the Republican ticket: incumbents Christine Davies and John Haven; along with Gary Risch Jr., Andrew Vento and Melanie Zembrzuski....
1 incumbent, 4 newcomers vie for spots on Deer Lakes School Board
Five candidates are vying for four slots for the Deer Lakes School Board in Tuesday’s primary election, with issues such as mental health and re-focusing on academics after the pandemic taking center stage. Candidates include one incumbent, Kristi Minnick, along with four new candidates: Brian Brown, Jeremy Love, Jonathan Majernik,...
Vintage Grand Prix returns to Schenley Park after 2020 cancellation
The Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix is ready to get back on track at Schenley Park this summer after the pandemic forced its cancellation a year ago. Presented by the Greater Pittsburgh Automobile Dealers Foundation, events are scheduled to begin on July 16 and run through Race Weekend in Schenley Park...
Three Rivers Arts Festival expanding plans in response to lifting of covid restrictions
The Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival is adjusting its plans in response to the ending of mass gathering restrictions effective at the end of the month, expanding its footprint into Point State Park and nixing plans to require timed tickets for entry. The 10-day event will be offered in...
Woodland Hills teachers deliver congratulatory yard signs to seniorsVideo
Every graduating Woodland Hills High School senior received a special surprise on Wednesday. Teachers and staff from the district delivered yard signs to students commemorate their upcoming graduation, a tradition that began last year. Twelve communities feed into the district. “It shows that we’re here for them and we’ll always...
Highland Park tour to showcase 10 unique gardens
Highland Park visitors can stop and smell the flowers during a tour showcasing 10 unique gardens. The Highland Park Garden Club, which supports community gardening and promotes gardening education, will host its first Highland Park Secret Garden Tour July 11. The event will run from noon to 4 p.m. The...
Scene75 in Edgewood Towne Center closing permanently
Scene75, a large indoor entertainment center, appears to be the latest victim of the covid-19 pandemic, as its Edgewood Towne Center location is closing permanently. The Ohio-based company opened the Edgewood location at the site of a former Kmart in 2018. Scene75 offered an array of entertainment, ranging from an...
Churchill residents debate potential Amazon site during planning commission meeting
Details of a potential Amazon distribution site in Churchill were shared at a Borough Planning Commission meeting this week as debate continues to stir about the possible impact on the community. Hillwood Development, a Texas-based group that has acquired land for Amazon in the region before, is the potential buyer...
Trib Sports section honored with Associated Press Sports Editors award
The Tribune-Review was selected by national Associated Press Sports Editors (APSE) as one of the top 10 daily and Sunday sports sections in the United States for its circulation division. Results of the 2020 APSE Section Contest were announced last weekend. “APSE’s section contest is a look at your overall...
To-go alcoholic drinks may become permanent in Pa.
As takeout became more common during the pandemic, to-go options for alcoholic beverages and mixed drinks have been temporary menu options. But it’s possible alcohol could be a permanent takeout option in Pennsylvania. Gov. Tom Wolf signed legislation allowing for restaurants and hotels with a valid liquor license to serve...
What you need to know about covid vaccine for kids 12-15
As covid-19 vaccination efforts ramp up, many are beginning to wonder whether children should be vaccinated and when. Dr. Joseph Aracri, chair of Allegheny Health Network’s pediatric institute, answers questions about vaccinating younger populations. Children are less susceptible to severe illness from covid-19, so should children get the covid-19 vaccine?...
Some Churchill residents oppose Amazon as neighbor despite potential for jobs, tax revenue
A group of Churchill residents are concerned about the impact of a potential Amazon distribution center in their small residential community. The former site of the George Westinghouse Research Park, a 133-acre parcel located within Churchill Borough, could be developed into an Amazon property. The potential buyer for the property...
Why allergy season is worsening in Western Pa.
As temperatures rise, allergy symptoms are ramping up for many seasonal sufferers — especially in the Pittsburgh region. Pittsburgh ranks as the fifth most challenging place to live with seasonal allergies, according to a recent report from the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. “This report validates what everyone who...
Rain forces Lernerville Speedway to cancel event celebrating 1,000th sprint car race
At event at Lernerville Speedway meant to celebrate the track’s 1,000th sprint car race on Friday was canceled due to inclement weather. With an event dubbed Lernerville Grand, the speedway was set to host its 1,000th sprint car race. The event was planning to feature the All Star Circuit of...
Youth soccer association treasurer from Beaver County admits to stealing $100,000
The former treasurer of a youth soccer organization in Beaver County admitted to stealing $100,000 for personal expenses. Jenessa Tolejko, 35, of Beaver pleaded guilty in federal court to a charge of wire fraud, Acting U.S. Attorney Stephen R. Kaufman announced Thursday. Tolejko served as treasurer of the Brighton Township-Beaver...
West Virginia man admits to stealing $2.5 million in mining equipment
A West Virginia man pleaded guilty in federal court to charges related to five thefts of specialized mine equipment that occurred in Armstrong and Indiana counties. Eudell Dickerson, 46, of Beckley, W.Va., pleaded guilty to two counts before Chief U.S. District Judge Mark R. Hornak. The court was advised of...
Beaver County tax collector pleads guilty to embezzling $1M from Center Township, school district
The elected tax collector for Center Township in Beaver County admitted to embezzling $1 million from the township and school district and filing a false tax return. Jeanne Bowser, 62, of Aliquippa pleaded guilty in federal court to charges of wire fraud and filing false income tax returns, Acting United...
