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Allegheny County adds 962 new covid cases in 2 days, no new deaths
Allegheny County on Monday reported a two-day total of 962 new coronavirus cases with no new deaths. The county has seen an average of 508 new cases over the past seven days, adding 3,557 new cases in that time. The county added 576 cases Sunday and 386 on Monday, bringing...
Westmoreland County adds 331 covid cases, 5 deaths in 2 days
Over the past two days, Westmoreland County added 331 new covid-19 cases, according to Monday’s update from the Pennsylvania Department of Health. The county added 175 cases (87 confirmed) on Sunday and 156 (123 confirmed) on Monday. Since the pandemic began in March, the county has recorded a total of...
O’Hara residents not likely to see property tax increase in 2021
O’Hara residents aren’t likely to see any property tax increase next year after council approved its tentative 2021 budget. The plan totals $13.9 million and maintains a tax rate of 2.1 mills. If approved, the owner of a home assessed at $100,000 will again pay $210. Council is expected to...
Armstrong County wife who attacked husband with an ax can’t beat murder rap
A Manor Township woman who attacked her husband with an ax in front of their three children will keep serving a 20- to 40-year prison sentence for his murder. A state Superior Court panel ensured that by denying an appeal in which Melanie Sue Snyder claimed there wasn’t enough evidence...
Franklin Regional will be fully remote for a week after Thanksgiving
The Franklin Regional school board will send all students home for online instruction during the week after Thanksgiving, a move the superintendent said he hopes will stave off later district closures. “We’re approaching Thanksgiving, and all indications are that people will continue with their lives,” Superintendent Gennaro Piraino said prior...
Caffe Barista plans indoor farmers market in downtown GreensburgVideo
Though downtown Greensburg has plenty of restaurants, Caffe Barista owner Lisa Hegedus still sees the area as a kind of food desert. That’s because it lacks a market where shoppers can pick up milk, bread and other food staples, she says — something that should change in the spring when...
Johnstown police dog dies in line of duty after warehouse break-in
An attempted burglary inside a Cambria County warehouse Sunday ended with five people in custody, and a veteran Johnstown Police K-9 died during a search for the suspects. Johnstown Police Department Interim Chief Chad Miller said K-9 Titan was assisting in the search through a five-story building when he fell...
Rachel Carson Bridge reopens in Pittsburgh after lengthy closure
The Allegheny County Department of Public Works announced Monday that the Rachel Carson Bridge, formerly known as the Ninth Street Bridge, has reopened. It’s been closed since February 2019 for a $23.3 million rehabilitation project. During the closure, the bridge had repairs to its steel structures and construction of a...
Forest Hills pre-kindergartner earns Shady Side Academy scholarship
A Forest Hills pre-kindergartner was awarded full tuition for his entire Shady Side Academy education, through his senior year. It is worth more than $300,000. Abram Amos-Abanyie was named the school’s newest EQT Scholar, providing a full-ride education at the school which was recently named the Best Private School in...
Hampton switching to remote learning for 10 days to avoid covid spread
The Hampton Township School District will shift to remote learning for 10 days to address concerns raised by health officials that people traveling during the Thanksgiving break could cause covid cases to spike. Students will return to online instruction from Dec. 1 to 10, school officials announced in a letter...
Allegheny County Board of Elections certifies election results
The Allegheny County Board of Elections certified the results of the Nov. 3 election in 2-1 vote Monday morning, but excluded some ballots that are part of pending litigation. County Councilman Sam DeMarco cast the lone “no” vote. Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald, the board chair, and county Councilwoman Bethany...
Here’s where to see drive-thru Christmas lights in Western Pennsylvania
Driving around town to see the neighbors’ decorations has long been a holiday tradition. But if you want something on a grander scale — say, lasers or 1 million twinkling LED lights — try one of these holiday displays, sure to impress even the most skeptical Scrooge. Holiday Laser Show...
Derry man died after crashing while suffering medical emergency
A Derry man died Saturday after crashing on Route 217 while suffering a medical emergency, according to authorities. John Albert Eckert, 62, was driving in Derry Township just before noon when state police said his vehicle traveled off the road and hit a tree near Lois Lane. Police said Eckert...
News briefs: Oakmont changes policy on public access to borough building
Oakmont officials modified borough building accessibility because of the covid-19 pandemic. People will only be allowed inside the lobby of 767 Fifth St. between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. weekdays. All who enter must wear masks. People who need to drop off items at other times can utilize a drop...
News briefs: Wreath sales, catered drive-thru dinner on tap
The Glenshaw Century Club will host a drive-thru catered dinner Dec. 4. Catered by Heavenly Cuisine, the event will be from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Glenshaw Valley Presbyterian Church, 1520 Butler Plank Road. The cost is $15 per meal. The menu includes glazed ham, macaroni and cheese, green...
News briefs: Holiday live-stream concert, Santa Tour, toy drives and more
The annual Community of Music event sponsored by North Hills Cares will be switched to a virtual performance this year because of the coronavirus pandemic. The live streamed concert from the Block Northway in Ross will be performed from 7:30 to 10 p.m. on Dec. 4. The concert will feature...
In Brief: Operation Santa Claus, radon detectors, online holiday music concert and more
Families can have a personalized letter sent to their children from Santa at a cost of $5 with proceeds benefiting the Operation Santa Claus charity. The letters feature a child’s name, references to items they put on their Christmas wish list and a special “PS” from Santa. The letter will...
News briefs: Operation Santa Claus letters, school food survey, holiday tour, toy drive and more
Families can have a personalized letter sent to their children from Santa Claus at a cost of $5 with proceeds benefiting the Operation Santa Clause charity. The letters feature a child’s name, references to items they put on their Christmas wish list and a special “PS” from Santa. The letter...
News briefs: Drive-thru dinner fundraiser, business networking sessions on tap
The Glenshaw Century Club will host a drive-thru catered dinner Dec. 4. Catered by Heavenly Cuisine, the event will be 3 to 7 p.m. at the Glenshaw Valley Presbyterian Church, 1520 Butler Plank Road. The cost is $15 per meal. The menu includes glazed ham, macaroni and cheese, green beans,...
Man dead, another in stable condition after shooting in Tarentum
One man was killed and another was in stable condition after a shooting early Monday morning in Tarentum, police said. Allegheny County Police, who assisted borough police, said officers were notified about the shooting victims around midnight after they were driven to Allegheny Valley Hospital in Harrison. An 18-year-old man...
2 Hempfield Area schools closed as coronavirus cases rise
Two schools in the Hempfield Area School District are closed as coronavirus cases continue to increase among staff and students. Hempfield Area High School and West Point Elementary School were closed Monday and will remain closed Tuesday, according to Superintendent Tammy Wolicki. The closure will last through Dec. 1 in...
1 person dead, another in critical condition after Wilkinsburg shooting, police said
One person was killed and another is in critical condition after a shooting Sunday evening in Wilkinsburg, police said. Officers with the Allegheny County Police Department responded to the 1000 block of Rebecca Avenue around 7:50 p.m. in response to a shooting. On scene, police found a 35-year-old man dead...
The Stroller, Nov. 23, 2020: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Clothing Closet at Central Presbyterian Church accepting donations The Clothing Closet at Central Presbyterian Church, Tarentum, is accepting donations of clothing for men, women and children, as well as purses, shoes and belts. Donations will be accepted during Closet operating hours from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays at the...
In Brief: Holiday live-stream concert, recycling pickup and more in the North Hills
Community of Music concert going virtual The annual Community of Music event sponsored by North Hills Cares will be switched to a virtual performance this year because of the coronavirus pandemic. The live-streamed concert from the Block Northway in Ross will be performed from 7:30 to 10 p.m. on Dec....
Thanksgiving meal a treat for dogs, boost for Ligonier Valley animal rescueVideo
Zena displayed her genteel manners Sunday when she was served an early Thanksgiving meal. She slowly chewed her way through a turkey meatloaf and a side of sweet potatoes. She even licked the crumbs from the floor. The 3-year-old Lab mix was one of more than a dozen canines booked...
