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Despite vaccine, Redstone Highlands reports covid spike at Greensburg facility
About 1,000 employees and staff members at Redstone Highlands’ three skilled nursing facilities have their first and, in some cases, second doses of the coronavirus vaccine. With the facilities on their way to being protected, president and CEO John Dickson said it was a shock to learn the virus made...
Kiski Area looks to data quantifying ‘learning loss’ during pandemic
After nearly a year of adjusting class schedules and learning models because of the covid-19 pandemic, school districts are grappling with how to quantify and assess learning loss. “It’s not entirely accurate to say that online learning is a complete failure,” said Kiski Area High School Principal Chad Roland. “It’s...
Shawn Kuhn leaves legacy of joy, service in Allegheny Township
Family members described Shawn Kuhn as “larger than life, a friend to all.” Kuhn was director of public works for Allegheny Township — but his involvement in the community reached far beyond his municipal duties. He was former president of the Allegheny Township Athletic Association and the Kiski Valley Baseball...
Deer Lakes closes middle school, East Union Intermediate after 5 test positive for covid
Five Deer Lakes School District employees and students have tested positive for covid-19 in the past week, the district reported Thursday. Those infected include two staff members and one student at East Union Intermediate Center and two students at Deer Lakes Middle School, the district said. Deer Lakes has recorded...
Murrysville-area happenings, Feb. 11, 2021
Here are news briefs and event listings for the Murrysville Star’s coverage area. Submit items to pvarine@triblive.com. Delmont councilman removed from vice president position Delmont Councilman Bill Marx already opted to not seek reelection as he faces a possible fall 2021 deployment in with his Army Reserve unit. The former...
Murrysville area charges filed, Feb. 11, 2021
Charges recently filed with Export District Judge Charles Conway. 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. • Kristopher Wiegand, 45, of Penn Hills, with indirect criminal contempt of...
Charges filed in North Huntingdon, Feb. 11, 2021
Charges recently 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. • Ryan J. Baldassare, 28, of Uniontown, by North Huntingdon police...
North Huntingdon, Irwin events, Feb. 11, 2021
St. Agnes Church to hold fish fry St. Agnes Catholic Church, 11400 St. Agnes Lane, North Huntingdon, will hold its annual Lenten fish fry on six consecutive Fridays beginning Feb. 19 from 2 to 7 p.m. Meals are drive-through only; phone orders are not being accepted. Credit/debit cards will be...
Greensburg woman charged with endangering children, drug possession after traffic stop
A Greensburg woman pulled over early Tuesday for driving erratically during a snow storm without functioning headlights was later arrested by city police and charged with illegal possession of crack cocaine and heroin. Sarah K. Walters, 28, also was charged with child endangerment because, police say, she had two young...
Monroeville Council denies request to rezone airport property
Monroeville Council denied a rezoning request Feb. 9 that would have led to the development of apartments for seniors along Logans Ferry Road. The unanimous decision followed a two-hour hearing in council chambers where several residents voiced strong opposition to the project, which would have been developed by New York-based...
O’Hara eyeing up to 15 roads for summer paving
O’Hara council on Feb. 9 laid out its summer paving project, saying it is eyeing nine roads for improvements with the possibility of adding six alternates. The township’s $13.9 million budget includes $1.1 million for road work. Residents can expect to see the following roads milled and resurfaced in 2021:...
Family of South Park woman killed in Parkway West crash sues driver
The parents of a South Park college student killed two years ago in a crash are suing the driver of the car in which she was a passenger. Victoria Elizabeth Brandt, 19, who was a student at Community College of Allegheny County South Campus, majoring in general studies, was killed...
Roses, music the potion for ‘Day of Love’ at Wexford senior communityVideo
Some silky music. Lots of red roses. Well, who knows what might happen. While that mystery wasn’t answered on Feb. 10, residents of The Wexford senior community in Marshall joyfully marked Valentine’s Day with a gathering to honor a trio of centenarians and a couple whose love has stood the...
Letter: There are more effective ways to keep glass out of landfills
There is a very simple way to solve a large part of the food and beverage glass container problem: many states still have a refund bounty on those containers. The containers are returned to stores that sell the recyclable product containers for a refund. Those states see far fewer containers...
Beards for Pittsburgh residents would be protected in revised law
After enacting a law last year to protect the rights of people with hairstyles that reflect their ethnic or religious heritage, Pittsburgh officials are expanding the protections for facial hair. But to do so, the city needs to be inclusive of people regardless of their ethnicity or religious background, Jam...
Reported covid cases in Westmoreland County remain steady
Westmoreland County on Thursday added 86 additional covid cases and one death, the Pennsylvania Department of Health reported. Of the 86 new cases reported, 49 are confirmed and 37 probable. The total number of cases in Westmoreland County now stands at 25,602 with 18,306 confirmed and 7,296 probable since the...
Passengers recount experience of plane sliding off taxiway at Pittsburgh airportVideo
A Lower Burrell native was among the 77 people on board a Boeing 717 that slid off a taxiway before takeoff Wednesday evening at Pittsburgh International Airport. Kristen Singleton, 46, had a window seat on Delta Air Lines Flight 2231. Sitting in the midsection of the plane, she was looking...
Allegheny County reports no new deaths, reassigns 1 to another county
Allegheny County on Thursday reported 270 additional coronavirus cases and no new coronavirus deaths. Though the county did not add any deaths in the new report, one death previously reported was reassigned to a different county, which was not identified, resulting in a reduction in the total number of deaths...
Delmont secures $15,000 grant to develop borough recreation plan
Delmont officials have secured a state grant to begin developing a comprehensive plan, a living document that lays out a town’s plans for its future. Over the next three years, council will match the $14,900 grant from the state’s Department of Conservation and Natural Resources in order to begin developing...
Etna Volunteer Fire Department hosts St. Patrick’s Day T-shirt fundraiser
Etna Volunteer Fire Department is sponsoring a St. Patrick’s Day T-shirt fundraiser but the money won’t pay for turnout gear or new equipment. It will help feed borough neighbors who are struggling during the covid-19 pandemic. Proceeds will benefit Bread of Life Food Pantry, housed in Calvert Memorial Presbyterian Church...
Food Podcast: Pitt student group Good Trouble works to make connections in the city’s communities of color
As a student ambassador for the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences at the University of Pittsburgh, Destiny Harrison-Griffin wanted to ensure her organizational culture reflected diversity, equity and inclusion. When racial injustice and inequality became a major focus in the United States during summer 2020, Harrison-Griffin helped to create...
Village Candy opens pop-up shop in Tull Family Theater
One former Sewickley business has teamed up with a Sewickley nonprofit for some sweet touches. Village Candy, which closed its Beaver Street storefront last fall, currently has a pop-up shop inside the Tull Family Theater – with all of the proceeds going to the nonprofit. It’s a win-win for both...
Garbage truck smashes into Baden family’s home
No injuries were reported when a garbage truck smashed into a home in Baden Thursday morning. The crash happened at Berry and Wilson streets around 6:20 a.m., Baden police Chief David Christner said. Christner said the truck could not stop as it came down Wilson Street, crossed over Berry and...
Tarentum awards 3rd contract for building demolitions, making 23 set to be razed
Tarentum Council has awarded a third contract for razing dilapidated buildings in the borough. Including two contracts council awarded in January, a total of 23 blighted and abandoned buildings are slated to be torn down, at a total cost of $185,300. Minniefield Demolition Services of West Mifflin bid $69,000 to...
Proposed kayak park in Oakmont still in permitting phase, construction date uncertain
Oakmont officials continue to go through the permit process for a proposed kayak park along the Allegheny River. Borough Manager Scot Fodi said Wednesday that state Department of Environmental Protection officials have completed their second review of all design plans and applications submitted but have not approved its development and...
