Penn-Trafford Star category, Page 64
Fleming feels it from 3-point range as Norwin beats Penn-Trafford
Where’s Waldo? That’s the question Penn-Trafford was asking as Michael Fleming worked his way around the 3-point line, popping out for long-range shots and making the Warriors pay. Fleming, nicknamed “Waldo,” was feeling it from his first touch Tuesday night, so the Norwin junior guard’s teammates kept kicking the ball...
Penn-Trafford/Jeannette area logs 63 new covid cases
The Penn-Trafford-Jeannette area had 63 confirmed new covid cases in the last six days, a slight dip from the week prior, according to data from the Pennsylvania Department of Health. Since the pandemic began in March, the six ZIP codes covering most of the three communities have seen a total...
Freshman Pepple leads Penn-Trafford girls past rival NorwinVideo
When rival teams such as Penn-Trafford and Norwin get together, the simplest things can seem challenging. Cross-court passes, press-breaking plays and even the easiest-looking layups are contested. “It’s 32 minutes of grind,” Penn-Trafford coach John Giannikas said. Penn-Trafford freshman guard Olivia Pepple did not seem to have much trouble with...
McCullough Elementary School latest in string of Penn-Trafford covid shutdowns
McCullough Elementary School in Penn-Trafford School District was closed Monday due to two positive coronavirus cases, the latest in a string of short-term shutdowns in a district that has seen 113 total covid cases since the start of the school year. One student and one staff member tested positive in...
What to watch in WPIAL sports Jan. 18, 2021: Chartiers Valley girls chasing history
History could be made Monday night as the Chartiers Valley girls basketball team tries to set the PIAA record for most consecutive victories. But it won’t be easy. The Colts are 3-0 in Section 1-5A, 5-0 overall as they prepare to host a South Fayette team that is 1-0 in...
Penn-Trafford hockey set to return after long layoff
It’s been more than a month since the Penn-Trafford hockey team played a game, but the Warriors (4-1) were scheduled to be back on this ice this week against Franklin Regional. The Warriors’ last contest was a 6-5 victory against section rival Latrobe on Dec. 1. They have won three...
Eastern area real estate transactions for the week of Jan. 17
Churchill Donald Chapman sold property at 2512 Hollywood Drive to David Miguel Molina and Dorothy Lynn Knight for $191,000. Matthew Nichols sold property at 2 Stevens Lane to David Ecker for $270,000. Gladiator Arms Assoc. sold property at 405 Woodland Hills Drive to Michelle Gaydos trustee for $153,900. Export John...
Hempfield rallies from behind then holds off Penn-Trafford late
Hempfield picked up its defensive tempo late in the first half and carried the upsurge into the second half, rallying from 12 down early to finally overtake Penn-Trafford and hand the Warriors their first loss, 54-51, on Friday night in Section 3-6A boys basketball. “I think our pressure at the...
Security upgrades coming to Westmoreland government buildings
Security at Westmoreland County government facilities will be tightened as part of a $2.4 million project approved Thursday. Commissioners unanimously approved a contract with Dagostino Electronic Services of Homestead to install new systems that consolidate cameras and other security features at the courthouse complex in Greensburg, Westmoreland Manor, the county...
Pandemic pay continues for contracted nurses but not most Westmoreland County employees
Most Westmoreland County employees won’t see additional pay this month for working during the covid-19 pandemic, but commissioners Thursday agreed to a bump in wages for workers from a private company providing care at the county-owned nursing home. The pandemic pay was included in a contract extension with Dedicated Nursing...
Penn-Trafford police blotter, Jan. 14
Charges filed with Penn Township District Judge Helen Kistler. All persons charged have the right to a preliminary hearing before Kistler and are innocent until proven guilty or pleading guilty before a judge in the Westmoreland County Court of Common Pleas. • Madeline J. Semenko, 22, of Bovard, by Penn...
107 new covid cases counted in Penn-Trafford, Jeannette area as of Jan. 13
The Penn-Trafford-Jeannette area had 107 confirmed new covid cases in the last five days, raising the total count for the area by almost 5%, according to data from the Pennsylvania Department of Health. Since the pandemic began in March, the six ZIP codes covering most of the three communities have...
Greensburg-Salem to return to hybrid instruction; P-T middle school sports halted
Greensburg Salem’s 2,700 students will return to hybrid instruction on Jan. 19 instead of Jan. 26th, as previously announced, provided the number of positive covid cases among students and staff in each building meet state guidelines. The school district said all covid prevention and mitigation measures such as cleaning procedures,...
Eastern area real estate transactions for the week of Jan. 10
Churchill LSF9 Master Participation Trust sold property at 43 Bowstone Road to Jonathan Miller and Kala Markel for $289,000. Anthony Amendola sold property at 3404 McCrady Road to Robert and Jamie Fritz for $262,500. Delmont Paul Lapcevic sold property at 37 Terrace Drive to Kevin and Gia Edwards for $48,000....
A Slice of New York brings Big Apple pizzas to ManorVideo
Sean Jefairjian’s dream of opening a pizza shop was partially because of frustration. “It’s very hard to find a traditional New York pie,” he said. A native of the Bronx, Jefairjian has lived in Southwestern Pennsylvania for 20 years. There are a few places in the region to get pizza...
Penn-Trafford boys look to build off strong start to season
Penn-Trafford boys basketball coach Doug Kelly learned a lot about his team during its first game of the season back on Dec. 11. The Warriors used a late 13-4 run to upset No. 3 North Allegheny, 61-50. After that game, high school athletics across the state were shut down by...
Covid numbers tallied for Penn-Trafford-Jeannette area
The Penn-Trafford-Jeannette area saw an 8% jump in confirmed covid cases over the past week, with the addition of 107 cases, based on data from the state Department of Health. The health department counted 1,417 confirmed covid cases in the six ZIP codes covering much of the three communities as...
Starting 5: A guide to the 2020-21 Westmoreland County high school basketball season
WPIAL basketball season resumes Friday following a three-week pause initiated by Gov. Tom Wolf. Here is a look at the top storylines, teams and players to watch around Westmoreland County. Boys 5 Storylines An invisible opponent: A season unlike any other is about to unfold, and the manner in which...
Penn-Trafford opens kindergarten registration, collects charity donations
Penn-Trafford opens kindergarten registration Penn-Trafford will open its kindergarten registration on Jan. 18. Residents with children entering kindergarten in the 2021-2022 school year are asked to complete the online form between Jan. 18 and Feb. 26. The form is available at the school district website, www.penntrafford.org. P-T students raise money...
Family objections delay guilty plea in North Huntingdon vehicular homicide case
A Westmoreland County prosecutor told a judge Wednesday he could not recommend withdrawing a felony vehicular homicide charge against a Penn Township man. Assistant District Attorney Allen Powanda said he learned minutes before Chad Gregorini was to plead guilty to lesser charges that the victim’s three adult children objected to...
Harrison City centenarian to get covid vaccine when available
Joseph Cocco of Harrison City plans to get the coronavirus vaccine when it is his time. While Westmoreland County is replete with senior citizens — the U.S. Census says 23% of the population is older than 65 — Cocco is among a select group. He will be 100 when he...
Eastern area real estate transactions for the week of Jan. 3
Delmont Steven Smith sold property at 5 W White Oak Drive to Michael Daverio for $180,000. Export Kim Eberman sold property at 2797 Italy Road to Robert McGrath for $79,700. Christopher Schmader sold property at 5829 Madison Ave. to Farbarik Enterprises LLC for $27,000. Ken Blunkosky sold property at 5928...
Penn Township man accused of assaulting teenager during food delivery
An 83-year-old Penn Township man was accused this week of sexually assaulting a teenage girl who made a food delivery to his home earlier this month. Clifford B. Wareham was charged Tuesday by township police with harassment and indecent assault in connection with the Dec. 21 incident that occurred at...
Penn-Trafford students nominated for National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences awardVideo
Last spring, two groups of Penn-Trafford High School video production students tied for first place in the National Academy of Television Arts & Science regional competition. Now, one of those groups will compete for a national NATAS Student Production Award. Junior Emily Coles and 2020 graduate Madison Pleins’ news segment,...
About 50% of Westmoreland County covid cases, deaths have come in December
Westmoreland County reported the most new coronavirus cases in about two weeks Tuesday. There were 466 new cases reported, the most since 542 cases were announced Dec. 15. Tuesday’s new cases bring the county’s total to 18,855. In December, there have been 9,594 cases reported, which account for about 51%...
