Regional News category, Page 136
Morning roundup: 3 injured in Ambridge house fire
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Monday, May 1, 2023: 3 transported from Ambridge fire Multiple people were injured in a house fire Sunday night in Ambridge, according to county 911 officials. Fire crews were called to the 800 block of 11th Street around 8:30...
With bees swarming earlier this year, here’s what you should know
Jim Blackburn experiences serenity in a situation few others would. “I find that it’s very calm in the middle of a swarm of bees,“ he said. Fascinated by bees for many years, the Hempfield man has been keeping the winged insects and corralling swarms of them for others for two...
UPMC lifts mask mandate for most facilities
UPMC officials announced they are lifting mask mandates at most UPMC buildings starting Monday. “Universal masking is no longer required at most UPMC facilities and locations (beginning May 1), but will be required in specific patient care areas where patients are particularly vulnerable to infection,” according to a UPMC spokesperson....
Indiana County man jailed, accused of firing shotgun toward others
An Indiana County man was arrested Saturday night, charged with firing a shotgun toward others outside his Green Township home. State police charged Shane Turenchalk, 37, of Dixonville with misdemeanor counts of recklessly endangering another person and disorderly conduct and a summary count of public drunkenness. No injuries were reported...
Eating plants and blinking: Western Pa. scientists research evolutionary path of ancient mammal ancestors
Blinking — all of us do it, all the time. But research by scientists in Western Pennsylvania is shedding new light on how something as simple as blinking helped ancient animals begin the transition from water to land, and how some of them developed into plant-eaters. At Seton Hill University,...
Morning Roundup: Pittsburgh Zoo welcomes Amur leopard cubs
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Friday, April 28, 2023: Pittsburgh Zoo welcomes 2 Amur leopard cubs The Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium this week announced that two Amur leopard cubs were born at the zoo on March 18. They have been “thriving under the care...
Washington County Agricultural Fair celebrating 225th anniversary
The Washington County Agricultural Fair is celebrating its 225th anniversary this summer. It’s Pennsylvania’s oldest fair, dating back to October 1798 — back when John Adams was president and there were only 16 states. Cattle and sheep were exhibited at what was then known as the Morganza Fair. Today, the...
Police: Woman used Washington County hair salon as prostitution base
Pennsylvania State Police say a Burgettstown woman was selling sex acts at a Washington County hair salon. Amy E. Zlobin, 51, was charged April 20 with prostitution, Trooper Rocco Gagliardi said Wednesday. In April, Hanover Township police said they received multiple complaints about possible prostitution happening at Embellish Hair Cuts,...
Norfolk Southern estimates that Ohio derailment cost $387M
OMAHA, Neb. — Norfolk Southern expects February’s fiery Ohio derailment to cost it $387 million, but that total will likely increase over time and that doesn’t reflect how much the railroad’s insurance companies will eventually cover. The railroad provided a detailed estimate of the cost of Feb. 3 derailment outside...
Operations on hold at Shell plant in Monaca
The Shell Polymers Monaca plant, which began operating in Beaver County in November, has paused operations while it works on its flare and wastewater treatment systems, Tribune-Review news partner WPXI-TV reported. This comes after community watchdog group Eyes on Shell said the plant has received seven notices of violation from...
Morning Roundup: Upper St. Clair plans later start time at high school
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Wednesday, April 26, 2023: Upper St. Clair plans later start time at high school Upper St. Clair School District on Tuesday announced it will push back start times for high school students. “For at least three decades, our district...
Pittsburgh region could prove pivotal in Biden reelection chances
President Joe Biden announced his reelection campaign Tuesday, and the Pittsburgh region could again prove pivotal for his chances at returning to the White House. “There is no doubt that Allegheny County is going to be pivotal to whoever the candidates are on both sides,” said Duquesne University political science...
East Palestine families living in limbo months after fire
EAST PALESTINE, Ohio — Jeff Drummond spends days and nights alone in a tiny room with fake wood paneling, two small beds and a microwave atop a mini refrigerator that serves as a nightstand — his pickup truck parked just outside the door at the roadside motel where he’s taken...
Morning Roundup: Police say Homestead nightclub was illegal speakeasy
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Tuesday, April 25, 2023: State police say Homestead nightclub was illegal speakeasy Pennsylvania State Police on Friday served a search warrant at Benefactor’s on 8th Avenue in Homestead, a nightclub that they said was serving as a speakeasy. Officers...
Pa. agency says soil and water samples remain safe after Ohio train derailment
A train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio near the Pennsylvania border in February spilled toxic chemicals into a stream, immediately prompting concerns about the area’s soil and water quality. Initial testing done by federal agencies showed treated municipal water, well water, and soil in the area were safe. Additional testing...
Odds of gasoline hitting $4 per gallon decreasing, analyst says
Odds are increasing that the national average price of gasoline won’t reach $4 this summer, an industry analyst said. “For the first time in several weeks, the national average price of gasoline has seen a decline, and while the fall was quite small, the bigger news may be that we...
Morning Roundup: Firefighters battle blaze at West Mifflin Buffalo Wild Wings
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Monday, April 24, 2023: Firefighters battle blaze at West Mifflin Buffalo Wild Wings Firefighters early Monday worked to extinguish a fire at the Buffalo Wild Wings on Mountain View Drive in West Mifflin. The blaze was reported around 1...
Fire chief to headline Zoom session on emergency management, rail disasters
Pittsburgh Fire Chief Darryl Jones will headline a Zoom session at 6 p.m. Thursday on whether an East Palestine-style rail disaster could happen in Pittsburgh, as well as how city officials are preparing for it. The first part of the town hall — organized by Southwest PA Grassroots Resident-Led Air...
Sen. Bob Casey lobbies for CHIPS funds at semiconductor manufacturer in Youngwood
A $280 billion pot of federal funding was made available last year when the federal CHIPS and Science Act was signed into law, and at least one Westmoreland County manufacturer is ready to expand rapidly if it can gain access to some of those funds. Powerex Inc. said it could...
Primanti Bros. using artificial intelligence to streamline office work
There is a new employee at Primanti Bros., one who never needs a vacation or asks for a pay raise. This employee is not a person, but rather a digital twin, an IBM artificial intelligence bot. The bot is a software application programmed or trained to do human tasks. ”The...
Morning Roundup: Elevated risk of wildfire spread Friday as cold front moves into Pittsburgh region
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Friday, April 21, 2023: Dry conditions create elevated fire risk as cold front moves in Friday The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh issued a special weather statement Friday for an elevated risk of wildfire for the western Pennsylvania and...
Electric vehicles sparking interest, especially among younger drivers
Electric vehicles continue to create a buzz at car dealerships across the region, despite a recent poll indicating fewer than half of Americans are interested in switching from gas-powered varieties just yet. “Every day, customers are coming into our stores asking about our electric offerings,” said Richard Bazzy, president of...
Mask mandate ends at Allegheny Health Network while Excela, UPMC hold to CDC guidelines
Allegheny Health Network is lifting the mask mandate in place at hospitals, outpatient clinics and other “patient-facing” facilities as of Thursday, officials announced. “Throughout this pandemic, AHN has made every effort to help reduce the spread of covid-19 in our region while also keeping out patients, visitors and staff members...
Madness: Pa. gambling revenue hit new record in March
The month of March tends to yield higher gambling revenue for Pennsylvania and last month was no exception. In fact, it broke records. Money generated from gambling during March was about $515.3 million, an increase of 11.35% compared to the previous year, according to the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board. Of...
7 arrested in multicounty robbery ring targeting truckers, Pa. rest stop visitors
Seven men who authorities said stole jewelry and cash from people at truck stops and rest areas in Washington, Westmoreland and Somerset counties were arrested Thursday as they traveled back into Westmoreland County, according to court papers. The suspects were found with more than $21,000, jewelry and other items, as...
