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A look back at some of the top stories from The Herald area for the week of Feb. 15, 2021Video
Here are some of the top stories for the week of Feb. 15: • Local churches deliver Lenten messages Ash Wednesday, with or without the black ashes, kicked off the Lenten season with many parishes across the Lower Valley opting for services or online programs in lieu of the traditional...
Western Pa. hospitals penalized for high rates of avoidable patient infections, injuries
Several hospitals with ties to Western Pennsylvania are being slapped with fines for ranking among the 25% worst-performing nationwide when it comes to rates of potentially avoidable patient conditions such as infections and injuries. The 2021 fines for hospital-acquired conditions affect a total of 774 hospitals nationwide, Kaiser Health News...
Allegheny County posts lowest new covid numbers since early November
In the past two days, Allegheny County added 374 new cases of covid-19. The last time health officials reported such low numbers, it was early November. With the new cases, the county’s total coronavirus count stands at 74,976. Three and a half months ago, when the county reported a two-day...
U.S. Supreme Court refuses to consider Mike Kelly’s Pa. mail-in ballot challengeVideo
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday refused to take up two separate Pennsylvania elections cases, including a challenge filed by U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly. Without providing any written explanation, the court issued an order denying a petition for certiorari by Kelly, R-Butler, challenging Pennsylvania’s mail-in voting system. “It is astounding...
Residents escape without injury in Bethel Park house fire
No one was injured in an early-morning fire in Bethel Park on Monday, according to fire authorities. Emergency crews were called shortly after 3:30 a.m. to a home in the 700 block of McMurray Road. Crews found smoke billowing from the two-story home but were able to knock the fire...
Uncover Hidden Gems Close to Home to Cure Cabin Fever and Indulge Your Travel Itch: the Oil Region National Heritage Area
The uncertainty surrounding travel is expected to continue through spring. So, use this opportunity to uncover some hidden gems close to home to cure your cabin fever and indulge your adventure itch. Historic Outdoor Recreation Wonderland Northwestern Pennsylvania’s Oil Region National Heritage Area (ORNHA) offers more than 65 miles of...
Penn Township woman’s novel weaves personal story into adult fictionVideo
A Harrison City woman has written a book that weaves elements of her life’s experiences into a novel about a woman dealing with trauma from an assault who eventually plots a way to exact revenge on the perpetrator. In “Other People’s Words,” Leslie Savisky has written a 300-page story that...
In brief: Keep off the ice, personal care donations, Girl Scout cookies, summer camp and more in Hampton
Allegheny County police issued a warning this week for people to not use iced-over North Park Lake for recreations other than ice fishing. “Hiking, ice skating or playing hockey on the ice is strictly prohibited and violations to the county ordinance are punishable by a fine of up to $300,”...
News briefs: Stress management session, mass transit study, free tax prep, student scholarships and more
Shaler Area School District will host “Managing Stress During Stressful Times,” a virtual community event from 6 to 7 p.m. on March 3. The event will offer resources to students and families to help them identify and deal with the increased stressors of living during a pandemic. Topics will include:...
News briefs: Trail renaming, free meditation, book club, blood drive and more
The Fox Chapel park commission is accepting suggestions to name the borough’s new trail connection. It was formed by combining the existing Old Squaw and Salamander trails, along with the addition of a trail through the borough’s new Hardie Valley Park. Names should reflect the trail’s importance or the area’s...
News briefs: Scholarship opportunities available, dean’s list accolades, college graduations and more
The Bob Williams Rotary Memorial Scholarship Committee is accepting applications for a $5,000 scholarship through February. The scholarship is available to eight high school seniors who plan to enroll in a state-certified college and who maintain at least a 2.5 GPA or to a GED recipient who intends on returning...
News briefs: Scholarship opportunities available, dean’s list accolades and college graduations
Scholarship available The Bob Williams Rotary Memorial Scholarship Committee is accepting applications for a $5,000 scholarship through February. The scholarship is available to eight high school seniors who plan to enroll in a state-certified college and who maintain at least a 2.5 GPA or to a GED recipient who intends...
News briefs: Scholarship applications being accepted, dean’s lists accolades, graduations and more
The Bob Williams Rotary Memorial Scholarship Committee is accepting applications for a $5,000 scholarship through February. The scholarship is available to eight high school seniors who plan to enroll in a state-certified college and who maintain at least a 2.5 GPA or to a GED recipient who intends on returning...
The Stroller, Feb. 22, 2021: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Publicize your non-profit’s meetings, fundraisers and community events in The Stroller. Send information at least a week in advance to vndnews@triblive.com. Please include a daytime telephone number. Knead Community Café accepting donations Knead Community Café, New Kensington, welcomes donations to help with the daily operation of the café, 1011 Barnes...
Westmoreland pharmacist ‘absolutely’ wants to play bigger role in doling out covid vaccine
There was no question in Ed Christofano’s mind that he would take more than a thousand doses of coronavirus vaccine when state officials offered them on short notice the weekend before last. “Absolutely,” the Westmoreland County pharmacist said. Within 24 hours, he had the doses — and plenty of waiting...
In brief: Fish fry, community day volunteers and more in the South Hills
St. Thomas A’Becket fish fry St. Thomas A’ Becket church within the Triumph of the Holy Cross Parish will hold its annual Lenten Fish Fry 4-7 p.m. every Friday during Lent for take-out only. Each Friday will feature hand-breaded fresh cod, baked fish, shrimp dinners and kid’s meals. A complete...
In Brief: Keep off the ice, Girl Scout cookies, summer camp and more in the North Hills
Ice reminder Allegheny County police issued a warning this week for people not to use iced-over North Park Lake for recreations other than ice fishing. “Hiking, ice skating or playing hockey on the ice is strictly prohibited and violations to the county ordinance are punishable by a fine of up...
Pharmacist drives through winter storm to vaccinate homebound Donegal womanVideo
It was 19 degrees, but Ed Christofano had his GMC Acadia in four-wheel drive, climbing the snow-covered roads through the Allegheny Mountains. Also in his car was a cooler, and inside that was precious cargo: three doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine. “It’s just par for the course,” said Christofano, owner...
Police: Man shot in Pittsburgh’s Strip District dies
A man shot Sunday night in Pittsburgh’s Strip District has died, according to Pittsburgh Police. Police responded shortly after 9 p.m. to Penn Avenue for a ShotSpotter alert, police spokesman Maurice Matthews said in a statement. Officers arrived and found a man who had been shot in the head, Matthews...
Online class teaches about the role of Black soldiers in Civil War
Most Americans are aware that the Civil War was fought between the United States of America and the Confederate States of America and was a conflict sparked primarily by a disagreement over the institution of slavery. What many Americans are not aware of is the key role that Black soldiers...
Freezing then warming temps blamed for Pittsburgh-area water main breaks
More than 700 PWSA customers in Pittsburgh’s Troy Hill neighborhood were expected to be without water or have low water pressure Sunday night because of a water main break, and other breaks were reported in Homestead and West Mifflin. Officials with Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority and Pennsylvania American Water...
Police: Mercer County man wanted in abduction case shot himself after shootout with police in Arkansas
A Mercer County man is dead after a Saturday night shootout with state police in a McDonald’s parking lot in Arkansas, authorities said. William Ice, 38, of Jackson Center, had been wanted for the Feb. 11 kidnapping Savannah Childress, 14, in Davidson County, N.C. Multiple police agencies including the FBI,...
Police: Homewood woman charged in child sex case involving Rankin man
A 25-year-old woman from Pittsburgh’s Homewood neighborhood was arrested Friday on charges she conspired with a Rankin man to commit sex crimes against children. Sidney Brooks was taken into custody by Pittsburgh police. Allegheny County police have charged Brooks with 38 felony counts for conspiring with Devaughante Law Sr. of...
Trump House creator Leslie Rossi says she is ‘humbled’ at receiving GOP nod for open state House seat
Leslie Baum Rossi said she was “humbled” by her selection Saturday by a group of party confreres from Somerset and Westmoreland counties to be the Republican candidate in the May 18 special election to fill the vacancy in the 59th District state House seat created by the recent death of...
Leechburg Area School District’s covid-19 cases continue to decline
Active covid-19 cases continue to decrease in the Leechburg Area School District. Superintendent Tiffany Nix said there have been no active cases reported since Feb. 12. The district added a covid tracker to its website earlier this month that displays the latest, year-to-date and inactive positive covid-19 cases for the...
