Pa. measles cases prompt CVS to push vaccine statewide
Following the confirmation of at least five measles cases in Pennsylvania, CVS Health reminded patients of its services that offer the measles vaccine to unvaccinated commonwealth residents. Pennsylvania’s first measles case of the year was reported in Montgomery County outside of Philadelphia on March 2, and the second was reported...
Westmoreland commissioners quickly fill vacant HR director’s post
Westmoreland County commissioners on Monday named Amanda Bernard as the county’s new director of human resources, starting April 28. It’s a return engagement for Bernard. She served in the position for about two years before she left for another job in 2020 and was replaced by Alexis Bevan, who formally...
Feds in Pittsburgh charge 4 in multimillion-dollar lottery scam linked to Jamaica
Federal investigators in Pittsburgh have charged four people they say were involved in a $4.5 million international lottery scam run out of Jamaica that targeted the elderly. Yonel Burnett, 28, of Jamaica, is charged in a two-count indictment with conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud, and conspiracy to commit...
New Oakland Catholic principal was on faculty of Murrysville, McKeesport schools
The new principal of Oakland Catholic High School has more than three decades of experience as an educator and has proven leadership skills, said Pittsburgh Catholic Bishop David Zubik. Karen Kolenik will start the job on July 1. “She is not only a strong academic leader, but also a faithful...
Pittsburgh nonprofit working to help Myanmar earthquake survivors
A Pittsburgh-based relief organization is among those trying to assist survivors of the earthquake in Myanmar that’s left more than 2,000 people dead. The quake could exacerbate hunger and disease outbreaks in a country that was already one of the world’s most challenging places for humanitarian organizations to operate because...
Ex-Pirates catcher sues Tennessee company for failing to repay loan
A Pittsburgh Pirates catcher-turned-broadcaster is suing a pro-Second Amendment social media company based in Tennessee, alleging it failed to fully repay a $15,000 loan plus interest. Michael McKenry claimed he made the loan to Greyhive LLC in October 2022 expecting to earn 15% in interest within three months. More than...
Judge boots off ballot 2 Dems running for Kail-Smith’s Pittsburgh council seat
The field to replace Pittsburgh Councilwoman Theresa Kail-Smith just shrank. Two Democratic candidates vying for her seat on City Council will not appear on the ballot in the May primary following a court ruling. Allegheny County Common Pleas Judge John McVay last week determined that David Binkoski, 36, of Duquesne...
East Liberty appears on America’s coolest neighborhoods list
Pittsburgh’s East Liberty neighborhood has gained recognition on loveEXPLORING’s list of America’s coolest neighborhoods. Ranking 33rd out of 35, the list shouted out East Liberty’s up-and-coming Bakery Square area, saying the neighborhood has had somewhat of a makeover. “Restaurants, bars and boutiques have been springing up, while murals painted on...
Pine-Richland Middle School nurse contender for statewide honor
A Pine-Richland Middle School nurse is a contender for a statewide honor. Michelle Schonbachler was recognized March 21 in State College as this year’s winner of the School Nurse Excellence Award for the southwest region of Pennsylvania from the Pennsylvania Association of School Nurses and Practitioners. Her colleagues nominated her...
FirstEnergy lays off 75 in Pennsylvania; 350 companywide
Electric utility owner FirstEnergy Corp., parent company of Greensburg’s West Penn Power Co., said Monday it has laid off about 75 employees in Pennsylvania. The layoffs are part of a corporate-wide restructuring impacting 350 of its employees. About 75 FirstEnergy workers throughout the state lost their jobs as the company...
Fox Chapel Presbyterian Church Preschool nurtures learning through fun
Never underestimate the power of play. Emphasizing play through learning to encourage exploration and discovery and to promote confidence and understanding are cornerstones of Fox Chapel Presbyterian Church Preschool’s educational philosophy. “Allowing children this space is what FCPC Preschool does best,” said school director Karin Miller. The school is a...
In brief: Plum, Oakmont area news, events for the week of March 31, 2025
Cornhole tournament to benefit Plum girls soccer team The Plum girls high school soccer team is hosting a cornhole tournament fundraiser on April 26 at the Universal Banquet Hall in Penn Hills. The tournament is from 4 to 9 p.m. at the hall, 2240 Main Street, Penn Hills, PA 15235....
Aspinwall man dedicated volunteer firefighter for SAVES
Jake Poznik of Aspinwall was born in Poland, adopted by an Aspinwall family and brought to America as a baby. He doesn’t remember coming to America but recalled a happy and fun childhood filled with bike rides all around the borough. Since then, Poznik, 30, has explored every inch of...
Learning Tree Preschool marks 45 years of tradition and fun in Sewickley
The Learning Tree Preschool has deep roots in educating tiny tots in Sewickley. Located in the Sewickley United Methodist Church, the school was formed in 1980 in response to a community need for an educational program for kids ages 3-4. The traditional co-ed preschool is enrolling for the 2025-26 academic...
Morning Roundup: Horse and buggy robberies in Mercer County; arrest made in Beaver County over swastikas
Here are a few morning news items from across the region for Monday, March 31, 2025: Horse and buggy robberies in Mercer County Two horse and buggy drivers reported to state police in Mercer County that they were approached separately by an armed motorist who demanded their wallets. The first...
1 dead following 4-vehicle crash on Parkway East
One person was killed following a four-vehicle crash that shut down the Parkway East inbound for several hours early Monday, according to state police. The crash was reported near the Squirrel Hill Tunnel in Pittsburgh at 1:50 a.m. Traffic was stopped for a while before the tunnel as investigators examined...
Hotel room search leads to $13,000 drug bust in Hempfield
A North Versailles man is awaiting arraignment in connection with a drug bust at a Hempfield hotel, according to the Westmoreland County District Attorney’s Office. Charges were filed Friday against Brandon Patrick Lewis, 30. County detectives and sheriff’s deputies worked with the Westmoreland County Drug Task Force and agents from...
The Stroller, March 31, 2025: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
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Here are some upcoming programs at Penn Hills Library
The Penn Hills Library, 1037 Stotler Road, offers a variety of programs for all ages. For a complete list of offerings, visit pennhillslibrary.org. Registration is required for the following programs unless otherwise indicated; however, the following teen programs do not require registration. To register for any of the programs, visit...
Solar projects go commercial — growth up, power costs down
A fire hall in downtown Greensburg is going solar this year with rooftop panels to generate electricity, which the city fire chief says will save money on energy costs. “It will be a substantial amount of savings for Hose Company No. 2, and it will generate an excess amount of...
In brief: Penn Hills and Verona area happenings, week of March 17, 2025
Real ID informational session set at library State Rep. Joe McAndrew, D-Penn Hills, wants to talk about Real IDs. In collaboration with PennDOT, McAndrew will be hosting an informational session at 5:30 p.m. April 3 at the Penn Hills Library, 1037 Stotler Road. Beginning May 7, Pennsylvanians will need a...
In brief: Happenings from the North Allegheny area
Sen. Robinson opens office in North Hills State Sen. Devlin Robinson, R-Bridgeville, recently opened a legislative office in the North Hills in an effort to best serve his more than 250,000 constituents of District 37. Robinson’s office is located in the Heritage Center, 2559 Brandt School Road, Suite 101, Franklin...
Celebrate library week at Northland Public Library
“Drawn to the Library” is the American Library Association’s theme for National Library Week 2025, which falls April 6-12, and it’s a fitting theme for the ever-growing Northland Public Library. As the second largest library in Allegheny County, Northland serves more than 90,000 residents of Bradford Woods, Franklin Park, Marshall,...
3 flown to hospitals after head-on crash in Buffalo Township
Three people were flown by medical helicopter to area hospitals after a head-on crash late Sunday in Buffalo Township. Police received reports at 8:41 p.m. of a two-vehicle collision near Buffalo Plaza along Route 356, according to Chief Tim Derringer. A man and a woman were taken by helicopter to...
Poetry in motion: National ballroom dancing competition makes Pittsburgh swingVideo
If there’s a more enjoyable form of exercise than ballroom dancing, Joseph Britt hasn’t discovered it yet. “It’s just one of the most fun ways to be active,” he said. Britt, 20, and his dance partner, Sabina Sokol, 19, are students at Georgia Tech University and were among more than...
