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‘From fingers to a fist’: Heroics of Flight 93 passengers, crew remembered on 9/11 anniversaryVideo
They stood in line Wednesday under a hot Somerset County sun, waiting to say one of 40 names that have been forged into the country’s history. Some held back tears as they approached the microphone. Some added extra meaning: “flight attendant, “first officer,” “our beloved,” “our brother.” Bells rang 40...
Pittsburgh ranked as 3rd-best Rust Belt comeback story in nation
A new study ranks Pittsburgh No. 3 among the 17 most successful Rust Belt comebacks. Using U.S. Census data, the commercial real estate information services provider CommercialCafé evaluated a city’s performance across a number of indicators, including population and income growth, unemployment and poverty, educational attainment levels, and median home...
Belvedere Hotel demolition postponed, Orr Avenue remains open
The demolition of the Belvedere Hotel, aka the Tin Hut, in Oklahoma Borough, is postponed, according to PennDOT. Demolition was to begin this week with the closure of Orr Avenue at Route 66 but was called off at the last minute. Demolition was expected to last through the month of...
Allegheny County Board of Health continues search for new director
A search committee tasked with finding a new director for the Allegheny County Health Department could present a recommendation this fall, committee co-chair Edith Shapira, M.D., told the county Board of Health on Wednesday. “We’ve received a large number of applications, some of which are from highly qualified individuals,” said...
Gilpin police adding body cameras, computers
Gilpin police officers are updating their on-the-job technology. The department was authorized by supervisors Monday to buy four body cameras for officers. Police Chief Chris Fabec also was authorized to install computers in the two patrol vehicles. He also will buy two desktop computers for use by officers in the...
3rd cat this summer tests positive for rabies in Westmoreland County
Two more cats in Westmoreland County have tested positive for rabies in separate incidents this month in Irwin and the Mt. Pleasant area, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. The recent confirmations make three cases of rabid cats reported in the county this year. In the Mt. Pleasant area...
Arnold man charged with assaulting woman, leaving blood trail to apartment
An Arnold man is accused of beating a woman so severely Sunday she left a puddle of blood on a sidewalk, according to police. Arnold police said they responded to a reported domestic dispute in the 2200 block of Leishman Avenue at about 7:20 p.m. A caller told police she...
Volunteers to revitalize Greensburg neighborhood park
Officials with Central Westmoreland Habitat for Humanity are taking a leap of faith that their partnership with Thrivent Financial’s Building on Faith 2019 initiative will draw 100 or more volunteers this weekend to revitalize a Greensburg neighborhood park. Volunteers will meet at the Coulter Park and Playground on the corner...
State rep will host concealed-carry seminar in Fayette County
Kim Stolfer, president of Firearms Owners Against Crime, wants Pennsylvania residents to know “not just the law but also the moral and ethical duties when it comes to carrying a firearm.” Stolfer will discuss those duties, as well as talk about Pennsylvania’s concealed-carry laws and permitting, at a free seminar...
Sisters of Divine Providence holding ‘Lucky Number’ game to support ministries
Looking to take a chance at winning some cash while supporting a good cause? There’s one game in town that just might come with a little divine intervention already built in. The Sisters of Divine Providence are holding a fundraiser based on the Pennsylvania Lottery’s Pick 3 daily and evening...
It’s a shoppers’ heaven at events by North Hills churches
Three churches in the North Hills are playing host to shopping events that just might be heaven on earth for bargain hunters. North Hills Christian Church North Hills Christian Church is hosting a trunk sale in the parking lot from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 21. Residents from the...
Hiring part-time officer sparks debate between Arnold mayor, council
Arnold City Council voted Tuesday to hire two police officers over an objection from Mayor Karen Peconi. Council, including Peconi, voted unanimously to hire Bruce Wigton as a full-time officer. But Peconi cast the lone dissenting vote against hiring Frederick Hockenberry as a part-timer. Both officers will earn a starting...
DA Zappala to investigate local allegation against Antonio Brown
Allegheny County District Attorney Stephen A. Zappala Jr. said Wednesday his office will investigate allegations made against Antonio Brown in a federal lawsuit. A former personal trainer of Brown in a lawsuit accused the former Steelers wide receiver of rape and sexual assault at homes in Florida and the Pittsburgh...
18 years later, the need to remember the courage, sacrifices of 9/11 still burnsVideo
They came to remember at a time when they fear too many have forgotten. An American flag was suspended 30 feet between ladder trucks from New Kensington and Arnold volunteer fire departments at the American Legion Post 868 in Lower Burrell for a Sept. 11 ceremony Wednesday observing the 18th...
Father of Duquesne Heights teen who died in shooting seeks answers
The father of a 16-year-old Duquesne Heights boy who died after a weekend shooting said he wants the owner of the gun used to be held accountable. “I want the right person or people held responsible, even if it was an accident,” Jack “Jay” Alman told the Trib on Wednesday....
North Hills hosting 59th annual Marching Band Festival
The 59th annual North Hills Marching Band Festival will be held on Saturday at Martorelli Stadium starting at 7 p.m. In addition to the marching band from North Hills, the Sept. 14 event will feature performances by bands from Avonworth, Bethel Park, Chartiers Valley, Ft. Cherry, Ft. LeBoeuf, Northgate, Sto-Rox,...
Bridgeville, Oakdale men among 3 charged with animal cruelty charges during ‘Manhunt’ shoot
Three men who were hired as animal trainers for the filming of a scene of the television series “Manhunt: Lone Wolf” have been charged with animal cruelty for allegedly putting cayenne pepper on dogs’ noses. Antonio A. Spencer, 32, of Bridgeville and Ed Wiernik, 59, of Oakdale each face two...
Beers and books: South Fayette library benefits from brewery event
The South Fayette community will come together for brews, music and tasty treats on Sept. 19 to raise money for a good cause. The second annual “Beer for Books” event will run from 6 to 9 p.m. at Helicon Brewing in Oakdale, benefiting the South Fayette Township Library. “It’s like...
Allegheny Valley School District struggles with future of Colfax Upper Elementary
Allegheny Valley School Board hopes to come to a final decision in October about the future of the now-closed Colfax Upper Elementary School. The board had planned to make a final decision to sell the building in August. Among the possibilities being considered, the board could decide to sell the...
Monroeville pool to be put up for sale, making way for turnpike commission purchase
Monroeville council has advertised an ordinance that would allow for the sale of the municipality’s only publicly owned pool despite residents’ concerns. There was no discussion from council members before voting unanimously to kick-start the process that could end Monroeville Community Pool’s 45-season streak on its 10-acre property along Abers...
Jeannette to increase security measures at football games
Fans attending Jeannette’s home football games at McKee Stadium will be required to enter through the main gate on Park Street to be checked with a metal-detecting device, the school district said Wednesday. Superintendent Matthew Jones announced the heightened security in the wake of the fatal shooting of a Jeannette...
New Kensington woman among inventors honored in Ms. Monopoly game
The first game in the 84-year-old Monopoly franchise to celebrate women trailblazers will hit store shelves soon under the name Ms. Monopoly, Hasbro announced Tuesday. “While Mr. Monopoly is a real-estate mogul, Ms. Monopoly is an advocate whose mission is to invest in female entrepreneurs,” Hasbro said of its latest...
Penn Hills Class of 1969 to tour new high school during reunion
A group of Penn Hills High School alumni will reunite after 50 years by going back to school for a tour of a building that occupies property that – when they were students – used to be their high school’s backyard. Jacqueline Price was one of the 1,084 students who...
Leechburg aims to break $100K mark with Pink Day this year
Leechburg continues to think pink for breast cancer awareness with a celebration and fundraiser on Sept. 21. Pink Day, in its eighth year, has grown substantially, said organizer Sherry Price. “We are excited about the growth. I’ve had to turn vendors away,” Price said. “Last year, we had about 3,500...
18 years later: Honoring Flight 93 victims on anniversary of 9/11
Dignitaries and families of those aboard United Airlines Flight 93 are gathering in Somerset County this morning for the 18th annual remembrance of the 40 people who died fighting back against terrorists. Vice President Mike Pence and Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt were keynote speakers for the observance at...
