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Steelers win appeal on spelling out ‘Heinz Field’ on lower bowl seats
A Commonwealth Court opinion on Tuesday clears the way for the Pittsburgh Steelers to paint the words “Heinz Field” on the seats in the lower bowl of the stadium. The issue has been working its way through the city’s zoning board and the courts for more than two years. Heinz...
South Fayette Senior Center resumes in person programs after 15-month pandemic closure
South Fayette Senior Center recently reopened its doors and resumed in-person activities. Township communications director Andrea Iglar said the reopening process began in June and things have really picked up in the past few weeks. The South Fayette Area Senior Citizens Association offers daily activities at the center, which is...
Westmoreland commissioners mum on mask requirement as county sees substantial virus spread
The CDC on Tuesday said there is now a substantial level of coronavirus transmission in Westmoreland County, a designation that puts indoor mask requirements back under consideration for both vaccinated and unvaccinated people under updated federal guidelines. But, county leaders said no mandates have as yet been issued. “At this...
Penn State strongly encouraging, not mandating covid vaccine
Students and faculty at Pennsylvania State University are strongly encouraged to be vaccinated against covid-19, but the university is not mandating the vaccine, university officials said during a virtual presentation Tuesday. “While we are not currently requiring vaccinations, Penn State is not impartial when it comes to getting vaccinated,” Penn...
Defense claims Unity man’s confessions illegally obtained, seeks dismissal of homicide charge
The lawyer for Unity man awaiting trial in connection with the killing of a Derry mother who police say was shot while asleep in her bed last summer told a judge Tuesday that two confessions his client gave were illegally obtained. Defense attorney Emily Smarto said Nathan Quidetto should have...
GetGo proposed for former Family Video site in Greensburg
The former Family Video store in Greensburg could be home to a GetGo fuel station and convenience store if plans are approved. According to Jeff Raykes, city planning director, proposed plans would entail tearing down the structure at 531 S. Main St. and building the new gas station. “There’s no...
Community Health Clinic’s new medical van delivers health care to Westmoreland County residents
Community Health Clinic’s new medical van is bringing health care to people in Westmoreland County, offering covid-19 vaccinations and tests along with primary care. Headquartered in New Kensington with additional locations in Vandergrift and Greensburg, the Community Health Clinic provides low-cost health care, offering a sliding payment scale for residents...
PPG Paints Arena recommends masks, starting with tonight’s James Taylor concert
PPG Paints Arena announced it will follow the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s masking recommendations – beginning with tonight’s James Taylor concert. Taylor is scheduled to take the stage after Jackson Browne opens at 7:30 p.m. “Out of an abundance of caution with Allegheny County reaching the...
Kennywood, Idlewild and Sandcastle requiring masks indoors
Kennywood Park, along with Idlewild & Soak Zone, has brought back part of its mask policy now to fall in line with federal guidance now that Allegheny and Westmoreland counties are considered to have “substantial” spread of covid-19. Both parks and sister water park Sandcastle had dropped the mask requirement...
Parkway North HOV lanes reopen open in both directions after 15-month repairs
The High Occupancy Vehicle lanes along the Parkway North will reopen to vehicle traffic in both directions starting on Wednesday morning after being shut down for nearly 15 months, PennDOT announced. A technical issue delaying the reopening, PennDOT spokesman Steve Cowan said around 6:20 a.m. They were open about an...
Parish to host flea market, food sale at Monroeville center this weekend
Christ the Divine Shepherd Parish will host a flea market and food sale at St. Bernadette Lourdes Center this weekend. A preview sale is set for 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at 245 Azalea Drive. Admission is $5. The market is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. Some...
O’Hara, Ben Avon women giving Joy Rides to people with limited mobility
Eleven-year-old Hailey Tucker of Penn Hills has multiple disabilities that have rendered her unable to speak. Still, there was no mistaking her excitement over recent bike rides at the Three Rivers Heritage Trail along Pittsburgh’s North Shore. “She gets a great big smile on her face,” said Hailey’s mother, April....
West Leechburg’s ‘accidental’ garlic grower has been at it for half-century
West Leechburg’s Jack Froncek doesn’t let the grass grow under his feet. He prefers garlic. Froncek, 94, has been growing garlic at his Giron Street residence for 50 years. He said he got his start in garlic growing by accident. After noticing a large dirt excavation project near his home...
Spirit Airlines cancellations, delays continue Tuesday for 3rd straight day
Flights on Spirit Airlines continued to be canceled and delayed Tuesday at Arnold Palmer Regional and Pittsburgh International airports. The “proactive cancellations” are a result of “overlapping operational challenges including weather, system outages and staffing shortages,” Spirit spokesman Field Sutton said. It was unclear when the issues might be resolved....
Police charge 2 with selling fatal dose of heroin to Latrobe man
Latrobe police this week arrested a man and woman, charging them with selling fentanyl and heroin to a man who died of an overdose in January, according to court papers. Kevin B. Shaffer, 48, of Latrobe and Ayla M. Taylor, 24, of Greensburg are charged with drug delivery resulting in...
Latrobe pair charged in fatal January overdose
A pair of Latrobe residents are facing charges in the overdose death of another man early this year. Zachary R. Dunlap, 27, and Megan L. Wingard, 34, both of Latrobe, are charged with selling fentanyl and heroin to a man who died of an overdose, according to court papers filed...
Murrysville man, former port authority executive, named Westmoreland chamber director
The Westmoreland County Chamber of Commerce is bumping up its game with the creation of a new post this month. Chamber officials announced that Dan DeBone, a longtime executive with the Port Authority of Allegheny County, was appointed as its new executive director. DeBone, 54, of Murrysville, will assist Chamber...
Vaccination proof required at 2 Pittsburgh restaurants
No shot, no service. Two North Side restaurants will require proof of vaccination for diners beginning on Wednesday. Lola Bistro and Leo. a public house — both owned and operated by Michael Barnhouse, who also serves as the chef, and his wife Yelena — announced new vaccination requirement in a...
FitzDaniels? Allegheny County executive meets doppelganger, Jeff Daniels
For years, many observers have remarked about Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald’s uncanny resemblance to Emmy Award-winning actor Jeff Daniels. Some might have wondered if they were the same person. That theory was put to rest Monday as the two met up on the set of Showtime’s “American Rust” series...
New Rite Aid coming to SouthSide Works at former American Eagle location
Rite Aid plans to open a store at the SouthSide Works complex next year in the building that once housed an American Eagle Outfitters retail shop. The store will occupy more than 9,000 square feet at the corner of 27th and Carson Streets, according to SomeraRoad, Inc., owner and operator...
Police log: DUI, firearms among charges filed by Monroeville police July 22-23
The following charges were filed July 22-23 with Monroeville District Judge Jeffrey L. Herbst. Charges were filed by Monroeville police: • Matthew Gribschaw, 37, of Irwin with driving under the influence and restrictions on alcoholic beverages. Charges were filed July 22 in connection with an incident near the intersection of...
District court: DUI, drug charges handled by Monroeville District Judge Jeffrey Herbst on July 26, 2021
Monroeville District Judge Jeffrey L. Herbst handled these cases July 26. Defendants will have court dates set in the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas. Charges were filed by Monroeville police unless otherwise noted. Held for court • Antione Peters, 35, of Trafford on charges of driving under the influence,...
District Court: Drug, DUI charges among those handled in Judge DeLuca’s Penn Hills court July 26, 2021
Penn Hills District Judge Anthony L. DeLuca handled the following cases recently. Defendants will have court dates set in Allegheny County Common Pleas Court. Charges were filed by Penn Hills police unless otherwise noted. Held for court • Michael Dincau Jr., 36, of Plum on charges of possession of controlled...
ATI reports $49.2M second-quarter loss, says worker strike cost $40.3M
Allegheny Technologies Inc. lost $49.2 million in the second quarter while incurring $40.3 million in strike-related costs, the company announced Tuesday. ATI said it had sales of $616 million in April through June. Excluding costs related to the strike, which was settled in June when the United Steelworkers approved a...
YMCA Summer Send-Off, CARE workshops and more in Sewickley’s Nonprofit Corner
Sewickley Valley YMCA 625 Blackburn Road, Sewickley. 412-741-9622. sewickleyymca.org. Summer Send-Off The Sewickley Valley YMCA is hosting its first annual Summer Send-Off on Aug. 14. Summer Send-Off is a free family event providing a fun-filled evening for children and families to celebrate the summer. Enjoy a family swim in the...
