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The union representing corrections officers at Allegheny County Jail has authorized a no-confidence vote against Warden Orlando Harper. Brian Englert, the president of the union, said following Wednesday’s Jail Oversight Board meeting that they had already collected 150 signatures. Still, Englert said he’s not sure every officer will vote in...

Allegheny County Jail officials are contemplating a return to in-person visitation as covid-19 cases drop there and across the region. Warden Orlando Harper said Wednesday that there were only five positive cases at the facility as of Feb. 25. During Wednesday’s Jail Oversight Board meeting, Harper said he anticipated visits...

A man is in custody after holding police at bay in West Deer and setting his home on fire Wednesday, according to authorities. Police had much of the 3500 block on Huntertown Road blocked off and fire crews were called to extinguish the smokey fire shortly after noon, according to...

Divine Redeemer Parish Eucharistic Adoration at St. Mary, 444 Glenfield Road, takes place 8-9 p.m. Wednesdays. At St. James, 200 Walnut St., it takes place from 7:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Mondays, 3-7 p.m. Wednesdays, noon-4 p.m. Fridays and on Saturdays after 9 a.m. Mass. Walk-ins and signups are welcome. Parishes throughout...

Lexie Vigna of West Leechburg has a jam-packed academic schedule as a college student. Home this week on spring break, she found time to observe Ash Wednesday in front of CoCo Coffeehouse in Leechburg, receiving “Ashes to Go.” “It’s very convenient to do this while I’m here studying at the...

Riverview High School sophomore Riley Russell, who plays string bass, has been selected to participate in the 2022 Pennsylvania Music Educators Association All-State Orchestra Festival. The festival is scheduled for April 6-9 at the Kalahari Resort and Convention Center in the Poconos and will include rehearsals, sectionals, clinician workshops and...

Hampton High School junior Kai Suyama and sophomore Andrew Kaehly placed first in the Upper Division Scenes in Pittsburgh Public Theater’s 28th annual Shakespeare Monologue & Scene Contest. Kai and Andrew performed a scene from “Two Gentlemen of Verona.” More than 400 area students from 60-plus schools competed in the...

Oakmont Carnegie Library is offering family-oriented programs on weekdays, with no registration necessary. STEAM After School Program is from 3 to 5 p.m. Thursdays. Elementary-age children and their families can stop by the library and make a craft. Themes are STEAM Rocket Pulleys, March 10; Lucky Leprechaun Binoculars, March 17;...

Household hazardous and electronic waste collection days are scheduled at the Monroeville Public Works Building, 200 Starr Drive. The collections are open to everyone, and the next event will take place starting at 9 a.m. April 16. Accepted chemicals include paint and workshop products, automotive products, cleaning products, lawn and...

When Hampton Middle School unveiled its flexible and interactive Learning Pavilion this summer, the initiative underscored the school’s continued efforts to engage students in innovative ways. In November, the efforts were affirmed by the school once again being named as a School to Watch by the Pennsylvania Association of Middle...

Within the current state budget cycle, governors across the country are investing more heavily in higher education. This is encouraging to those of us who firmly believe that colleges and universities have the power to elevate individuals, as well as society overall. Progress is born from innovative ideas, diverse perspectives...

Hampton has been designated as a 2022 Banner Community by the Allegheny County League of Municipalities, as has the Hampton Shaler Water Authority. This marks the 10th year of the program, which recognizes municipalities and municipal authorities that show a commitment to professional development, prudent fiscal management, transparency, accountability and...

For many Hampton youngsters, the Easter Bunny is but a distant, hazy memory, or one they don’t have at all. Because of the covid-19 pandemic, it’s been a few years since everyone’s favorite furry friend was able to visit. That changes April 9, when the township’s traditional egg hunt returns...

The Third U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Tuesday dismissed as moot two lawsuits against local school districts over mask mandates. The court said in its order that the complaints against the Upper St. Clair and North Allegheny school districts no longer present a controversy because Allegheny County isn’t deemed...

A man from Pittsburgh’s South Side Slopes pleaded guilty Wednesday to obstructing law enforcement during Downtown protests over George Floyd’s death on May 30, 2020. Jordan Coyne, 26, agreed to an 18-month federal prison term in exchange for his plea. He will be sentenced by Senior U.S. District Judge Arthur...

Monroeville and Pitcairn have been designated as 2022 Banner Communities by the Allegheny County League of Municipalities. This marks the 10th year of the program, which recognizes municipalities and municipal authorities that show a commitment to professional development, prudent fiscal management, transparency, accountability and proactive communications to engage community stakeholders....

Among the different ways to trick yourself into saving, money-saving challenges are some of the most engaging. They can help you feel connected to finances by requiring frequent check-ins and debunking feelings of inadequacy when it comes to saving. For Cristina Brown, a self-described savings-challenge designer and founder of the...

STATE COLLEGE — For Daniel Jeremiah, the case for and against Rasheed Walker as an NFL prospect is present in one game from the Penn State offensive lineman’s final season with the Nittany Lions. During a conference call last week, the NFL Media draft analyst pointed to Penn State’s November...

Verona is getting a minor facelift on both of its entrances that should make the borough more enticing to visitors, as the Oakmont-Verona Rotary Club is replacing two aged welcome sides with new ones that represent a significant upgrade. “When I come in toward Verona, the entrance really needed some...

Church news • Union Presbyterian Church, 656 Route 380, Washington Township, will have a drive-thru ashes distribution from 6:30 to 8 a.m. and 3:30 to 5 p.m. today at the church. A worship service with ashes will be at 7 p.m. Details: unionpresbychurch.com. • A World Day of Prayer service...

I am writing to express my concerns regarding the cost overruns for the expansion of the Allegheny Valley Joint Sewage Authority plant (“Harmar sees 47% sewage fee hike as cost of new treatment plant soars,” Feb. 18, TribLIVE). Where is the accountability for the near 200% increase in the cost...

I’m ashamed. I own a restaurant; next to me is a farmer who eats in my restaurant, and from whom I buy produce to use in my restaurant. On the other side of the farmer lives a small quiet family. Driving by yesterday, I saw the farmer assaulting the neighbor...

The Hampton Community Library is located at 3101 McCully Road in Allison Park. Sometimes, winter weather or covid alters hours. Please call the library at 412-684-1098, check Facebook or visit hamptoncommunitylibrary.org to make sure a program was not canceled due to the weather. Children’s programming mask policy: Masks are required...

In the 1950s, Sen. Joseph McCarthy of Wisconsin terrorized the nation by claiming communist sympathizers permeated all levels of government and the military. Paranoia ensued, resulting in the firing of government workers and blacklisting of Hollywood stars. Forced “loyalty oaths” became commonplace. Many lives were ruined. McCarthy provided no proof....