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Sheetz in Monroeville could close for 11 weeks for remodeling project
A Sheetz gas station could close for up to 11 weeks starting in April so the company can remodel the building. Brian Soyka, engineering and permitting manager for Sheetz, presented the company’s plans the Monroeville Planning Commission during a Jan. 20 meeting. The plans are for remodeling the site at...
North Allegheny graduates honored with 2021 Distinguished Alumni Award
Following are the recipients of North the Allegheny Foundation’s 2021 Distinguished Alumni Award. The annual honor recognizes graduates in 10 categories who have made significant contributions to society or outstanding professional accomplishments. This year’s award winners were recognized during a virtual ceremony in late January. Arts Greg Joseph, Class of...
Norwin Star area events, Feb. 16, 2021, and beyond
Irwin church to hold Shrove Tuesday dinner The First Presbyterian Church of Irwin, at the corner of Main Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, will hold its annual Shrove Tuesday Dinner via drive-through and take-out from 4 to 6 p.m. Feb. 16. The $5 meal includes a choice of two hot dogs...
Charges filed in North Huntingdon as of Feb. 4, 2021
Charges filed with North Huntingdon District Judge Wayne Gongaware. All individuals have the right to a preliminary hearing and are innocent until proven guilty or pleading guilty before a judge in the Westmoreland County Court of Common Pleas. • Ronald D. Klages, 41, of East Pittsburgh, by North Huntingdon police...
Westmoreland County crosses 25,000 mark for covid cases
Westmoreland County on Thursday eclipsed the 25,000 mark for coronavirus cases, but the signs of a slowdown continue. The county reported 70 additional cases of covid-19 and three additional deaths attributed to the virus, according to the latest data available from the Pennsylvania Department of Health. The county reported 25,068...
Allegheny County reports 1 additional covid death as signs of virus leveling off continue
Allegheny County on Thursday reported one additional death attributed to the coronavirus — a day after reporting nearly three dozen. Meanwhile, the number of newly reported coronavirus cases in the county mostly held steady. The county added 313 covid-19 cases to its tally, according to the latest data available from...
Scams, high demand shut down Allegheny County phone lines for vaccine appointments
A phone line meant to help seniors and those without internet access set up covid-19 vaccination appointments lasted less than four hours Thursday before appointments were full — but it was long enough for scammers to begin intercepting calls and asking for money, according to Allegheny County officials. Beginning at...
Adda Coffee & Tea House expands retail options at its Pittsburgh locationsVideo
Order a coffee with cream — and throw in a paella-making kit, olives, preserved vegetables and a bar of fine chocolate. At Adda Coffee & Tea House, a specialty cafe with three locations in Pittsburgh, there’s more than just a hot beverage. When business was interrupted with the onset of...
Norwin to train potential substitute teachers
Norwin School District is planning a two-day training session in March aimed at qualifying people to become emergency-certified substitutes who can work immediately in the school district. The substitute teacher academy for those who do not hold a teaching certification is planned for 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. March 10...
Harrison Park Elementary School in Penn-Trafford School District closed until Monday due to covid
Harrison Park Elementary School in the Penn-Trafford School District will be closed until Monday due to two active covid cases in the building, according to a statement from Superintendent Matthew Harris. Students will learn from home Thursday and Friday. One student and one staff member tested positive for coronavirus within...
Developer wants to build Dollar General along Mosside Boulevard in Monroeville
A new Dollar General could be coming to Monroeville. Mitchol Pappan, of MSP Development LLC, received the green light Jan. 20 from the Monroeville Planning Commission for his site plan. The Dollar General would replace an existing building at 2501 Mosside Blvd, which is currently a cell phone repair store,...
Fox Chapel Area to host virtual story time for prospective kindergarteners
Kindergarten story times typically offered as part of the Fox Chapel Area orientation for new students will be hosted virtually, beginning this month. District leaders said they didn’t want to miss the opportunity to reach out to prospective students, despite the lingering pandemic and related social distancing guidelines. “The school...
Shaler Area girls basketball team stands up against racism
When the Shaler Area varsity girls basketball team takes the court against North Allegheny on Feb. 15, hoops won’t be the only spotlight. Athletes on both teams plan to show a united front against racism. The Titans and Tigers will warm up before the 6 p.m. competition in black T-shirts...
Bloomfield gallery Boxheart will feature artists from Lawrenceville, Uniontown
Working with clay during his first ceramics class at Corning Community College, just over the Pennsylvania border in New York, Travis Winters thought for the first time that art was something he could do long-term. “It opened up my eyes to what art was,” said Winters, 35, who now lives...
Crack’d Egg owner vows to ‘keep up the good fight’ after court loss
The owner of the Brentwood restaurant ordered to comply with covid-19 masking orders said in a Facebook Live video Wednesday night that “it is not over by a long shot.” Kimberly Waigand told those watching that she was not backing down, but she would not break the law. “We’re going...
Oakmont announces streets to be paved, project to be advertised later this month
Oakmont officials plan to spend about $350,000 to pave eight streets and a boat ramp as part of this year’s road improvement program. The paving project advertisement is expected to be approved at the Feb. 15 council meeting with possible contract approval in March. Streets to be improved include: •...
Former Pennsylvania State Police officer’s felony conviction upheld by Westmoreland judge
A Westmoreland County judge rejected the appeal of a former Pennsylvania State Police officer convicted of falsifying public records as he attempted to repurchase two service revolvers. Common Pleas Judge Tim Krieger said evidence presented against Chad D. Corbett during a jury trial last February was sufficient to support guilty...
Pine-Richland bus driver honored with Champion of Learning AwardVideo
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Neighbor Spotlight: Leet’s Mark Houser authors book on antique skyscrapers
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Neighbor Spotlight: New Cranberry manager no stranger to township’s vision for a ‘world-class community’
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Joanne Letcher is working to make Carnegie thrive through CCDC
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Man arrested after police say he brought handgun into Hempfield casino
A Greensburg man was charged Tuesday with carrying a handgun into Live! Casino Pittsburgh in Hempfield without a valid conceal carry permit, according to state police. Kenneth John Czarnecki, 21, is free on his own recognizance on a weapons charge, according to online court records. Troopers said Czarnecki was banned...
Burgettstown man faces homicide charges, accused of beating 3-year-old boy who later died
Police have filed homicide charges against a Burgettstown man in connection with the alleged beating death of a 3-year-old boy in Coraopolis. Aiden Lombardi was pronounced dead late Wednesday night, according to a report from the Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office. The office indicated he died from head trauma, and...
Neighbor Spotlight: Hampton grad’s book chronicles journey through brain surgery and recoveryVideo
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Neighbor Spotlight: Oakmont woman continues charitable actions learned in childhood
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