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Inconsistencies in state covid data cause confusion
Throughout the covid-19 pandemic, journalists, health officials and the public have been inundated with data counting infections, deaths, hospitalizations and more. Often the figures come from multiple sources, including databases maintained by state and local agencies — and often, those numbers do not match. “It’s expected that during the middle...
Pittsburgh police: Car crashes into Elliott Fire Station
A sedan crashed into the front of a fire station early Sunday morning, according to Pittsburgh Public Safety. The cause of the collision is under investigation. Firefighters at Elliott Fire Station 30, on the 900 block of Steuben Street walked out to find the vehicle. Fire, police and emergency medical...
Renovation plans in the works for Vandergrift Public Library
Repairs are likely to come at Vandergrift Public Library. Library Director Vanessa Groholski said Vandergrift Council members and a structural engineer have visited the building to assess damage caused by longstanding water seepage, which has caused interior paint to bubble and walls to crumble. “It’s going to be a really...
Burrell lands prestigious arts designation by state group
The Burrell School District was selected as one of 26 in the state as a Visual Arts Outstanding Community. The Pennsylvania Art Education Association bestows the recognition to highlight “exceptional schools that support their visual arts programs,” said Lisbeth M. Bucci, association president. “Burrell’s arts programs demonstrate rigor, using standards-based...
Incident involving person with gun near Rochester Area High School in Beaver County ends peacefully
Rochester Township police said Sunday morning that the investigation was ongoing into the shooting incident that caused a nearly two-hour delay to the start of a high school football game Friday night in Beaver County. Kickoff for the start of the Rochester Area High School and Shenango Junior/Senior High School...
Pirates baseball: Lacking dollars and sense
For years, the Pittsburgh Pirates organization has had a reputation for being cheap: unable or unwilling to spend to make its on-field product better. But as the Tampa Bay Rays, another team accused of skimping on player salaries in the past, competes in the World Series against the Los Angeles...
New Kensington fire department hosting open houses at all 5 companiesVideo
All five New Kensington fire companies will host open houses Tuesday in observance of October as Fire Prevention Month. Residents are invited to tour the stations with their children, Assistant Chief Matt Sobecki with Company No. 1 said. Open houses will run from 6-8 p.m. Station locations are Company No....
Salvation Army faces more need, fundraising challenges as Red Kettle season nears
The covid-19 pandemic is presenting a challenge to the Salvation Army and its iconic Red Kettle campaign. “We’re kind of up against needing to raise more money but it’s also harder to raise money with everything that’s going on,” said Lt. Alex Senak with the Allegheny Valley Salvation Army in...
Another horrendous Pirates baseball season wears on Pittsburgh’s psyche
In 1979, Jimmy Carter was president of the United States. A meltdown at the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant outside Harrisburg held the nation’s attention. And 63 Americans were taken hostage in the U.S. Embassy in Iran. It also was the year the Pittsburgh Pirates won their last world...
The Stroller, Oct. 25, 2020: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Is your church or organization going to host a free Thanksgiving Dinner? Send information to The Stroller at least a week in advance to vndnews@tribweb.com. Please include a daytime telephone number. New Kensington Fire stations to host open house events The New Kensington Fire companies will welcome children and adults...
Manor man has spent decades working on ‘collection of collections’
Some people have collections. Larry Bard of Manor might better described as someone with a collection of collections. From milk bottles and coffee tins to Bugs Bunny and ‘ALF’ memorabilia, Bard and his wife, Verdine, have filled their home — and a separate building, and basically just about any available...
Eastern area real estate transactions for the week of Oct. 25
Churchill Mario Berges sold property at 3418 Ridgewood Drive to Lucas and Jessicah Lahitou for $368,000. Delmont Vincent Benaquista sold property at 578 Monticello Drive to Joen and Jennifer Vasquez for $210,000. Forest Hills Umberto Liberati sold property at 318 Ave. A to Winfred Gyambiby for $90,000. Estate of Oriente...
The Herald area real estate transactions for the week of Oct. 25
Aspinwall Arnold Kudrenick sold property at 112 First St. to Jessica Hulings for $212,000. Michaela M Hickey Himes sold property at 124 Fourth St. to Andrew Gabriel Collins and Courtney Haven for $360,000. Fox Chapel Estate of Doriene Humphreys sold property at 337 Hidden Falls Court to Edward and Ellen...
Shaler area real estate transactions for the week of Oct. 25
Shaler Kevin Kerr sold property at 15A Bethany Drive to Collin Covert for $160,000. Nancy Nickel sold property at 243 Davis Ave. to Greg Michael Wehner Jr. and Shauni Johnson for $185,000. John Abmayer Jr. trustee sold property at 1610 E Hemlock Drive to Daniel Joseph O’Neil for $215,000. Estate...
Hampton area real estate transactions for the week of Oct. 25
Hampton Brendon Robinson sold property at 3172 Camberly Drive to Erin Formaini for $162,000. NVR Inc. sold property at 5170 Hampton Place Drive to Benjamin and Victoria Westcott for $549,580. Michael Heinricher sold property at 5182 Hampton Place Drive to Dominic and Mary Kathryn Alessandria for $670,000. Renee Simons sold...
Covid-19 case at Robinson school prompts Pittsburgh diocese to halt in-person kindergarten there
A covid-19 case has prompted the Diocese of Pittsburgh to cancel in-person instruction for kindergartners at Archangel Gabriel Catholic School in Robinson for the next two weeks. “I feel badly that some of our students will temporarily miss out on in-person learning and activities, but doing all we can to...
Biden supporters caravan around the A-K Valley, rally in Harrison
A caravan of about 140 cars, trucks and SUVs adorned with decorations touting support for the Biden-Harris presidential ticket paraded around the Alle-Kiski Valley on Saturday, then parked at Harrison Hills Park for a social distance-friendly political rally. The event marked an opportunity for supporters of Democratic nominee Joe Biden...
Bernie Sanders spreads Joe Biden love as he stumps in Western PennsylvaniaVideo
The ongoing love affair between Sen. Bernie Sanders and his supporters was evident Saturday as Sanders stumped in Western Pennsylvania for former Vice President Joe Biden. Although some Democrats said they still would rather see Sanders as their presidential candidate, they took Sanders’ advice to support Biden in an attempt...
Westmoreland County probes cause for duplicate ballots
Westmoreland County elections officials said Saturday an investigation is underway to determine why some voters received duplicate ballots in the mail for the Nov. 3 election. Elections Bureau Director JoAnn Sebastiani said officials started receiving reports this week that some voters received more than one ballot. They do not believe...
Fall version of Oakmont Greek Food Festival going on this weekendVideo
A shortened version of the Oakmont Greek Food Festival is going on this weekend. The Dormition of the Theotokos Greek Orthodox Church is hosting Greek Food To-Go Saturday and Sunday from noon to 7 p.m. or while supplies last at 12 Washington Ave. Co-chair Andy Gavrilos said they hope to...
Crowds line up in Westmoreland County to recycle hazardous materialsVideo
Pat O’Neill didn’t even know how long he had old paint cans and other hazardous materials stored in his garage, but he was glad to finally dispose of those items Saturday morning. “I just wanted to get rid of this stuff properly, get it out of my garage,” O’Neill said...
Westmoreland County reports 72 new coronavirus cases, 1 death
The Pennsylvania Department of Health on Saturday reported 72 new cases of coronavirus in Westmoreland County. Saturday’s addition puts the seven-day average at 80 cases; the county reported 64 cases on Friday. One additional death was reported, increasing the death toll to 81. This has been the deadliest reporting week...
Westmoreland Museum of American Art to celebrate season with Winter Lights night
The Westmoreland Museum of American Art will once again kick off the holiday season with its second annual Winter Lights Illumination Night. The museum will be decked out with a light display, which will run nightly from Nov. 13 to Feb. 13. Tickets to the Illumination Night event cost $12...
Former Derry Twp. man sentenced up to 15 years in prison for child sex offenses
An Indiana County man was sentenced in Westmoreland County Court to 7½ to 15 years in prison for sexually assaulting an underage girl over two years. Jason E. Matty, 48, of Blacklick and formerly of Derry Township was sentenced Thursday by Judge Christopher Feliciani after pleading guilty to involuntary deviate...
West Mifflin man, 30, identified as early morning shooting victim
A man was found shot dead early Saturday in West Mifflin. The Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office identified him as Nelson Lincoln, 30, of West Mifflin. Allegheny County Police said first responders found Lincoln shot on Midway Drive at about 2:20 a.m. He died at the scene. The Allegheny County...
