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Lawsuit contends company and Pa. health department knew of contact tracing data breach for months
Officials in the company contracted to handle Pennsylvania’s covid-19 contact tracing efforts were aware in November of possible security breaches in their program and failed to take any action, according to a lawsuit filed Wednesday in Harrisburg. The complaint, filed by Lisa Chapman of New Kensington, seeks class-action status. It...
Washington County hunter bags turkey in 49 states to fulfill U.S. Super Slam
A Pennsylvania hunter has completed one of the most challenging goals in turkey hunting. Travis Thompson of Bulger, Washington County — formerly of Davidsville, Somerset County — has harvested a mature gobbler in 49 states. The accomplishment is what the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) calls the U.S. Super Slam....
Armed South Carolina soldier hijacks bus full of elementary school kids, officials say
COLUMBIA, S.C. — An armed soldier who ran off Fort Jackson was arrested Thursday morning after he boarded a bus with 18 elementary school children, Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott said. No students were injured, and neither was the school bus driver, Lott said at a news conference. “Very scary...
More deer hunting opportunities will lower spread of CWD in Pennsylvania
To reduce the spread of chronic wasting disease in deer, the number of deer in an infected area must be reduced. That’s one of the takeaways Wednesday from the first of five virtual meetings to discuss the fatal disease in deer and elk. The National Deer Association, in conjunction with...
Penn State men’s basketball transfer finds new home in Big 12
STATE COLLEGE — Former Penn State men’s basketball guard Izaiah Brockington has appeared to find a new permanent home after his second entry into the transfer portal. Brockington announced he’s transferring to Iowa State in a social media post Wednesday. The Philadelphia native’s announcement caps an interesting offseason. Brockington was...
Dunkin’ offers free coffee to health care workers on National Nurses Day
Dunkin’ is offering a free medium hot or iced coffee today — no purchase necessary — to all health care workers who visit participating restaurants nationwide, while supplies last. Abby Zweigle, spokesperson for Dunkin’ Brands, said ID is required and the promotion excludes Cold Brew and Nitro Cold Brew, and...
Letter to the editor: Highlands High School’s stellar production
Accolades to the fabulous Highlands High School’s “Mamma Mia!” cast, crew, pit orchestra, set designers/builders and the many others who created this Broadway-quality production. The joy and enthusiasm were felt throughout this exquisite event. Under normal circumstances, it would have been an outstanding accomplishment. Accomplishing it within the covid restrictions...
Letter to the editor: Why would we want Trump back?
I can’t imagine any American in their right mind wanting Donald Trump back in office after seeing how the virus took over when he denied the problem early last year and how his Cabinet members left one by one as he chose some buddies and some not well-qualified for their...
Letter to the editor: Salandro for magisterial district judge
The May 18 primary election is quickly approaching, and there is one clear choice for magisterial district judge, Rebecca Salandro. Salandro has years of experience working in the community as a behavioral health case manager and more than 10 years working throughout the court system as a criminal justice liaison....
Letter to the editor: Thank a nurse during National Nurses Week
With the global covid-19 pandemic, we have all seen — some of us up close and personal — just how vital nurses are on the front lines of the nation’s health care system. During National Nurses Week, May 6-12, I want to recognize and thank the more than 500 nurses...
Editorial: Taking the steps to post-pandemic life
For more than a year, the promise has been there. Pull together. Keep your distance. Wear a mask. Follow the rules. Do all of this, and the coronavirus pandemic can be handled. Do this, and, eventually, we will be able to stop doing this. Admittedly, every day the finish line...
The Stroller, May 6, 2021: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Publicize your club meetings, events and fundraisers in The Stroller. Send information at least a week in advance to vndnews@triblive.com. Please include a daytime telephone number. Free picnic planned Saturday in Natrona Fun and Freedom will sponsor a free Picnic in the Park from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday in...
Letter to the editor: Biden must stop drugs coming over border
In the April 23 edition, there was a brief article that stated Pennsylvania drug seizures are up this year and that Pennsylvania State Police seized nearly $5.6 million worth of cocaine during the first three months of 2021. That’s 253 pounds. Almost as much as all of 2020. Also, state...
Duquesne-McKeesport Bridge reopens after possible strike by barge
The Duquesne-McKeesport Bridge reopened early Thursday after possibly being struck by a runaway barge, according to Tribune-Review news partner WPXI. The bridge was closed for about six hours after authorities said a barge broke free just after midnight on the Monongahela River. BREAKING NEWS: After a Possible Barge Strike, the...
Letter to the editor: Democrats true to their word
When Democrats say it is their intention to do something, they do it, from trying to defund police, raising your taxes, stopping President Trump’s wall and Keystone XL pipeline construction, expanding abortion funding, destroying our energy independence, attacking the Constitution, stoking the fires of racism, ad infinitum. When Republicans say...
Marc-Andre Fleury moves into 3rd place on all-time wins list
When Alex Pietrangelo scored at 1:53 of overtime Wednesday night, giving the Vegas Golden Knights a 3-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild, goalie Marc-Andre Fleury moved up a notch on the NHL’s all-time wins list. Fleury made 26 saves and took over sole possession of the No. 3 spot past...
Federal judge strikes down CDC’s national moratorium on evictions
A federal judge in Washington blocked a nationwide eviction moratorium the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention established as the covid-19 lockdowns put millions of renters out of work during the past year. In a ruling Wednesday, U.S. District Judge Dabney Friedrich said the agency exceeded its authority by...
Pirates farm report for May 5, 2021
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 1-1) lost 8-3 to Iowa (Cubs). After LF Dustin Fowler tied the game, 3-3, with a solo homer in the top of the eighth inning, reliever Nick Mears gave up five runs on two hits and three walks in the bottom half. Starter Beau Sulser lasted 2⅔ innings...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for May 5, 2021
High schools Baseball Wednesday’s results Class 6A Section 1 North Allegheny 8, Pine-Richland 7 Section 2 Mt. Lebanon 4, Upper St. Clair 3 Norwin 3, Hempfield 0 Class 5A Section 1 Franklin Regional at Kiski Area, ppd. Latrobe at Penn-Trafford, ppd. Section 2 Mars 13, Penn Hills 1 Armstrong at...
High school roundup for May 5, 2021: Ligonier Valley’s Griffin throws 8th no-hitter to secure section title
Maddie Griffin threw her eighth no-hitter of the season, striking out 13, to lead Ligonier Valley (13-1, 10-0) to a 10-0 victory over Steel Valley (6-6, 6-5) in five innings Wednesday to clinch the Section 2-2A softball title. Payton LaVale, Haley Boyd and Cheyenne Piper each had two hits and...
Knives out: GOP leaders turn on Liz CheneyVideo
WASHINGTON — Key Republicans continue to signal their support for dumping House GOP Conference Chair Liz Cheney from her leadership spot, with momentum building as Cheney has held former President Donald Trump to account for his role in the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol and stood firm that the...
Ex-West Penn employee pleads guilty to secretly recording patients, coworkers
A Canonsburg man pleaded guilty Wednesday to hiding video cameras inside West Penn Hospital and filming dozens of employees and female patients. Guy Caley, 53, will be sentenced by Allegheny County Common Pleas Judge Bruce Beemer on Aug. 16. He pleaded guilty to 89 criminal counts. Caley was charged last...
U.S. to back waiver of vaccine intellectual property protections at WTO
WASHINGTON — The U.S. will support a proposal to waive intellectual property protections for covid-19 vaccines, joining an effort to increase global supply and access to the life-saving shots as the gap between rich and poor nations widens. “We are for the waiver at the WTO, we are for what...
National parks will still require masks in some outdoor areas this summer
WASHINGTON — National parks will still require visitors to wear masks in some outdoor settings entering the summer season, an Interior Department spokeswoman said on Wednesday. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said last month that people could safely walk, run or bike without wearing masks — whether they...
Penn State football adds safety commit, continues Lackawanna College pipeline
Penn State football picked up its second commitment in the 2022 recruiting class in five days Wednesday morning. Safety Tyrece Mills committed to the Nittany Lions and head coach James Franklin via his personal Twitter account. “It’s been a long hard fought journey trying to stay out the way in...
