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Murrysville-Export-Delmont covid figures tallied for the week of May 10, 2021
The most recent data from the state Department of Health shows 1,477 coronavirus cases in the Murrysville area since the pandemic started in March 2020. In the past week, 15 new cases were reported. The health department this week released updated figures for the three ZIP codes that comprise the...
Uniontown man raises over $57K for new liver thanks to Facebook group that mocks baby boomers
Gary Rider of Uniontown needed a liver transplant. But he couldn’t afford the medical bills. So he did what many people in similar situations do and started a GoFundMe page. He also started selling his possessions, one of which was an air compressor. He put an ad up for the...
‘Chalk the Walk’ art activities planned in Latrobe, Murrysville
Colorful drawings and uplifting messages will cover the Lincoln Avenue Trail in Latrobe on Saturday, as Latrobe-GLSD Parks & Recreation and Latrobe Art Center host a free art activity. “Chalk the Walk” is scheduled for 9 a.m.-7 p.m. all along the trail that runs the length of Lincoln Avenue, from...
State posts lowest number of new covid cases in 7 months
Not since early October has the daily covid case report for Pennsylvania been so low. New case numbers were down across the state, with Allegheny and Westmoreland counties posting their lowest numbers of the year — marks not seen for seven months. On Monday, the Pennsylvania Department of Health posted...
2 accused of boarding Jeannette school bus; driver hurt during attack
Two people are accused by police of boarding a Jeannette school bus, with one of them attacking the driver, according to court papers. Aaron Blocker Jr., 40, of Jeannette, is wanted on an arrest warrant. He is charged with aggravated assault, simple assault, unauthorized school bus entry and harassment. Lacy...
2nd winning ‘Strike It Rich’ lottery ticket, worth $360K, sold in Westmoreland County
Someone will be able to finance quite the summer vacation after purchasing a prize-winning lottery ticket worth more than $360,000 in Murrysville. A progressive top-prize ticket worth $360,832 for the Pennsylvania Lottery’s “Strike It Rich” game was sold at the Sunoco fuel station and Choice Cigarette Discount Outlet at the...
Wendy Bell out of WJAS lineup
Wendy Bell is no longer in the weekday lineup on talk radio station WJAS. “All I can tell you is it’s a personnel matter and it’s currently being handled by the company,” said Michele Bradac, a spokeswoman for St. Barnabas, which owns the radio station. The radio station posted a...
Greensburg Central Catholic teacher wins national Teacher as Hero award
A Greensburg Central Catholic High School teacher was one of 10 educators across the country awarded the Teacher as Hero award from the National Liberty Museum. Erin Tiedeman, arts department head at the school, earned the designation, which recognizes outstanding educators who represent best practices in teaching while serving as...
Pittsburgh’s mayoral election features 2 established candidates and 2 novices
Pittsburgh’s mayoral race pits two political insiders, the incumbent and a longtime state representative, against two outsiders, a retired cop and an Ivy League-educated math tutor/ride-hailing driver. Talk of equity and reform unite the men, but each have different approaches to the subject. The May 18 Democratic primary likely decides...
Fox Chapel Area earns Blood Drive Hero award from Vitalant
As Fox Chapel Area High School Community Outreach Director, Rachel Machen’s mission is to show students how to put good into the world. Machen, longtime organizer of the school’s blood drives for Vitalant, didn’t let the covid-19 pandemic thwart her efforts. She arranged blood drives at a nearby Harmar location...
2 charged in Jeannette break-in, assault of resident
A Jeannette man is being held without bail after police said he broke into a city home and attacked a sleeping woman, according to court papers. Police said Jamar Abdul McIntosh, 42, pointed a gun at the woman and punched her several times. He was arrested Thursday. Police said the...
Drenched: Steady rainfall sets records in Western Pa.
May showers bring May flowers? Yes they do. The steady rains the area has received in the early part of this month are setting records. The seven straight days of precipitation that fell in the Pittsburgh-area from May 3 through May 9 brought an unprecedented total of 2.32 inches of...
In brief: Oakmont officials consider ban on coal tar, student news and more in Plum, Oakmont
Oakmont officials are considering adopting a resolution to ban coal tar, a toxic chemical used to seal asphalt driveways. There currently are no borough restrictions on the material some contractors use to seal driveways. The black liquid also frequently is used on parking lots and playgrounds. Fox Chapel approved its...
In brief: Farmers market returns, plant sale and more in Monroeville, Pitcairn
Farmers market The Monroeville Lions farmers market is open every Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon at the Monroeville Community Park, 2399 Tilbrook Road. For more information, visit monroevillefarmersmarket.com. Plant sale The Monroeville Garden Club will hold its annual plant sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 22 at...
In brief: Richland Memorial Day service, mobile shredding event and more in Pine, Richland
Join the American Legion Post No. 548 at Richland Community Park for a Memorial Day Service to honor the men and women who have fought to defend the United States. Please note that the park will be closed to all other activities during this event. Participants will have the option...
In brief: Riverfront Theater Company holding open auditions, Aspinwall yard sale and more in Aspinwall, Fox Chapel
Riverfront Theater Company holding open auditions Open call auditions for “Into the Woods Jr.-Happily Ever After” for students ages 14-19 in Pittsburgh are being hosted on several dates in May. The Riverfront Theater Company in Aspinwall will present the one-act show outdoors at Aspinwall Riverfront Park on Aug. 4, 5,...
News briefs: Student news, booze and botany event, and more in Penn Hills
Student news • Regina “Gina” Palladino of Oakland Catholic High School received three awards at the Carnegie Science Center’s Pittsburgh Regional Science & Engineer Fair. The Oakmont resident placed fourth in the “Environment and Earth Science Senior Division.” Palladino also received a scholarship from Thiel College and the Perseverance award...
In brief: Hidden Heritage scavenger hunt, Depreciation Lands Museum officially open and more in Hampton
Hidden Heritage Scavenger Hunt How well do you know the history of the community? Join us for another family-friendly scavenger hunt to discover some of the area’s hidden treasures! The event will run through June 2, and will cost $15 (check made out to “Town of McCandless” preferred, but cash...
In brief: Farmers market, Penguin Bookshop book launch and more in Sewickley
Sweet Jazz Music Series Sweetwater Center for the Arts’ annual Sweet Jazz Music Series is moving to the spring so live jazz can be enjoyed in the warm outdoors. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and picnic baskets, and enjoy amazing talent Friday nights in May and June. Each night will...
In brief: Sen. Robinson opens local office, farmers market and more in Bethel Park
Sen. Robinson opens Bethel Park office State Senator Devlin Robinson has opened an office at 700 N. Highland Road, Suite 307 in Bethel Park. He will hold a grand opening celebration 10 a.m.-noon May 20 to provide an opportunity for residents of the 37th Senate District to learn about ways...
In brief: Seeking volunteers for Brentwood Firecracker 5K, community days and more in the South Hills
Brentwood seeks volunteers for Firecracker 5K Brentwood Firecracker 5K Race is looking for volunteers. A hybrid race will be planned. The actual run is the traditional course down and back on Brownsville Road and will be limited to 500 participants. There will be no race day activities before or after...
In brief: Outdoor yoga, meditation class, more in South Fayette, Carnegie
South Fayette Outdoor Yoga in the Park There will be outdoor yoga for adults at Boys Home Park, 2121 Ridge Road every Monday through June 7 (excluding Memorial Day) from 7-8 p.m. Enjoy traditional hatha yoga classes with asana (postures), pranayama (breathing exercises) and meditation. Classes are designed for all...
35K pounds of medication collected in Pa. during Take Back Day
About 420 tons of prescription medication was collected nationwide during the Drug Enforcement Administration’s Take Back Day last month. In Pennsylvania, about 35,000 pounds of unused, expired and unwanted medication was turned in on April 24, according to agency statistics. The event, held twice a year, is meant to prevent...
Police: Man in critical condition after shooting in Pittsburgh’s Knoxville neighborhood
A man is in critical condition after police say he was shot in Pittsburgh’s Knoxville neighborhood early Monday morning. Officers who responded to 911 calls for a person shot in the 300 block of Mathews Avenue around 2:20 a.m. found a man with gunshot wounds to the buttocks and legs,...
The Stroller, May 10, 2021: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
If your organization or community is planning a Memorial Day event, please send the information in as soon as possible to: Carol Pinto-Smith, Valley News Dispatch, 210 Wood St., Tarentum, PA 15084; e-mail cpinto-smith@triblive.com or fax 724-226-4677. Tarentum church collecting used mobility aides Central Presbyterian Church, Tarentum, is collecting canes,...
