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Penn-Trafford’s Warrior Stadium temporarily closed due to unauthorized snow shovelers
Warrior Stadium at Penn-Trafford High School is temporarily closed to the public due to recent incidents in which visitors took snow shovels to the field, potentially damaging the turf, according to Athletic Director Kerry Hetrick. “We’ve never had an issue like this before,” he said. It’s unclear who attempted to...
Pittsburgh Irish Festival to hold virtual St. Brigid celebration
Just about everyone knows who St. Patrick is, but few it seems have heard of St. Brigid. The folks at the Pittsburgh Irish Festival are hoping to change that. The organization has announced a “Celebration of St. Brigid” on Feb. 1 — the official holiday for St. Brigid, just as...
Covid numbers tallied Jan. 25 for Murrysville-Export-Delmont area
The most recent data from the state Department of Health shows 1,106 confirmed cases of coronavirus in the Murrysville area since the pandemic started in March. Of those positive results, 62 cases were reported in the past seven days. The health department on Monday released figures for the three ZIP...
Greensburg parolee charged with assault, strangulation after battered woman shows up at police station
A man who was released from state prison after pleading guilty to brutally assaulting a woman in Latrobe is now charged with another alleged attack in Greensburg. A woman went to the city police station around 8 p.m. Saturday to report that Glenn J. Whittier assaulted her at his Walnut...
Covid contact tracing still challenging in Pennsylvania
Contact tracing remains a challenge in Pennsylvania, officials said Monday. From Jan. 10 to Jan. 16, only 18% of the 46,708 covid cases reported had a case investigation started within 24 hours, according to the Department of Health. An additional 5% had a case investigation started within 48 hours. “We...
Somerset County house fire claims life of 1
CAIRNBROOK — A fire that destroyed a western Pennsylvania home over the weekend claimed the life of one person, authorities said. Emergency officials in Somerset County said the blaze in Shade Township was reported at 10:30 p.m. Saturday. Chief Dave Johnson of the Stoystown fire department told The (Somerset) Daily...
Former Catholic school on Mt. Washington poised to become loft apartments
A former school atop Mt. Washington with a commanding view of the Downtown Pittsburgh skyline is set to be converted into loft apartments. Grandview Lofts would be located in the former Bishop Leonard-St. Mary of the Mount Academy building at 115 Bigham St. Its rooftop deck would offer the skyline...
Former Westmoreland County driver claims racial discrimination in suit against transit authority
A Jeannette woman who drove for National Express Transit and the Westmoreland County Transit Authority is suing both, alleging race discrimination and a hostile work environment. Ashley Oliver, who is Black, began working for the Illinois-based transit company in June 2019. Her employment then switched to the transit authority in...
Kendra Clarke appointed to fill council vacancy in Etna
A new council person was appointed in Etna to fill a vacancy that runs through 2021. Kendra Clarke, a four-year resident of the borough, will represent the 3rd Ward. She was among three applicants seeking to replace Bill O’Dell after his resignation in December. “I have developed a strong commitment...
Westmoreland County reports fewer new covid cases, deaths
Westmoreland County added 213 new covid-19 cases over the past two days, according to a report Monday from the Pennsylvania Department of Health. The two-day total — from cases added Sunday and Monday — were just one less than last week’s report (214). It’s the lowest Sunday-Monday tally since Nov....
New coronavirus cases continue to decline in Allegheny County
Over the past two days, another 620 cases of coronavirus were added to Allegheny County’s total, according to a report Monday from the county’s Health Department. The report shows there were 22% fewer new covid cases reported this week than the last Sunday-Monday period (796) in the county, and 30%...
Police investigate homicide of Philadelphia man found in Indiana County
Pennsylvania Crime Stoppers is offering a reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible for killing a Philadelphia man whose body was discovered last week along a rural road in Indiana County. The death of Dashawn C. Green-Brewster, 27, of Philadelphia, was ruled a homicide...
Jefferson Hills council appoints residents to various boards, commissions
Jefferson Hills council recently appointed residents to various boards and commissions. Pervaiz Alvi, Derek Reckard and Christopher Hynes were reappointed to the planning commission with terms ending Dec. 31, 2024. Jeffrey Dean and Kerry Ripley were appointed to the planning commission with terms ending Dec. 31, 2022. Daniel Chiacchia was...
Dominion Voting Systems sues Giuliani for $1.3B over election claimsVideo
Dominion Voting Systems filed a defamation lawsuit Monday against Donald Trump’s personal lawyer, Rudy Giuliani, who led the former president’s efforts to question the results of the 2020 election, including in Pennsylvania. The lawsuit seeks more than $1.3 billion in damages for the voting machine company, a target for conservatives...
Mt. Pleasant Area students resuming hybrid instruction model
Students in the Mt. Pleasant Area School District are heading back to the classroom this week after more than a month of remote learning. District Superintendent Timothy Gabauer detailed in a letter to parents a plan that the school board approved for students to resume in-person classes Monday varying by...
Westmoreland County Coroner Ken Bacha seeks re-election
Kenneth A. Bacha, Westmoreland County’s longtime coroner, is seeking another term in the seat he has held for almost 20 years. Bacha, 59, of Greensburg was first elected in 2001, taking over the department from his father Leo Bacha, who held the post for nearly 24 years. Ken Bacha worked...
Pittsburgh police seek tips to find Beechview man last seen Saturday night
Pittsburgh police are seeking the public’s help in the search for a Beechview man who hasn’t been seen since late Saturday night. Investigators say Thomas Hughes, 25, was last seen at around 11 p.m. on Jan. 23. He is 6-feet 1-inch tall, weighs 260 pounds and has blonde hair and...
In brief: Plum Republican Committee changes January meeting; kindergarten registration open in Plum
The Plum Republican Committee will meet at 7 p.m. Jan. 28 at the Palmieri’s Restaurant, 951 Old Frankstown Road. The guest speaker will be newly elected state Rep. Carrie Lewis DelRosso, a former Oakmont councilwoman. The meeting is open to all registered Republicans and provides a forum to meet with candidates,...
In brief: Candidates sought for Penn Hills school district advisory committee; church event on tap; scholarships available
Candidates sought for school district advisory committee Penn Hills School District Chief Recovery Officer Daniel Matsook is seeking interested candidates to serve on an advisory committee for the district’s financial recovery plan. Interested parties must be a resident of Penn Hills, preference given to longstanding residents and/or parents of current...
In brief: Ash Wednesday service, student art on display, glass recycling, college achievements and more in Hampton
Hampton Presbyterian Church will hold an Ash Wednesday worship service to mark the first day of Lent on Feb. 17 at 7:30 p.m. Depending on the covid restrictions in place when the service occurs, ashes may be distributed, according to church officials. Because of the coronavirus pandemic, the nursery will...
Fox Chapel news briefs: Nature walks, adult education, free computer classes and more
Reed Smith’s 2021 promotion class includes two Fox Chapel area attorneys. Christopher Brennan is a member of the Global Regulatory Enforcement Group and Jennifer Gardner is a member of the Global Corporate Group focusing on employee benefit and executive compensation matters. Brennan is an antitrust lawyer who blends economic theory...
In brief: Monroeville seeks volunteers for various boards, commissions, authorities
Monroeville Municipality has 22 vacancies across nine different boards, commissions and authorities, according to municipal records. Municipal Manager Tim Little said he is accepting letters of interest, along with resumes for the positions. For more information, visit monroeville.pa.us. Church event planned Monroeville Christian Church will host Oklahoma-based Creation Truth Foundation...
News briefs: Ash Wednesday services, Shaler Area accolades, blood drive and more
Hampton Presbyterian Church will observe the first day of Lent on Feb. 17 with an Ash Wednesday worship service at 7:30 p.m. Ashes will be distributed, pending restrictions. The nursery is not available during covid-19 but small children are welcome to be with their families in the service. There are...
High covid numbers could delay return to hybrid classes until April for Pittsburgh students
The Pittsburgh Public Schools Board is scheduled to vote this week on a measure to delay the return to partial in-person instruction until at least April 6 because of the high number of people in Allegheny County testing positive for the coronavirus, district officials announced. Delaying the planned return to...
The Stroller, Jan. 25, 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. Lenten fish fry listings wanted Ash Wednesday is Feb. 17. The Stroller is compiling a list of fish fries taking place Ash Wednesday...
