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3 people killed in Armstrong County crash identified
State police have identified the three people killed after a head-on crash Monday in Hovey Township, just north of Parker in Armstrong County. They are Holly Tweed, 37, of Butler; Lindsay Scott, 24, of Bruin; and Jason Redenbach, 39, of Butler. None were wearing a seat belt, according to police....
Week in pictures: Aug. 8-14
A selection of the most compelling images from Tribune-Review photographers from around the region during the week of Aug. 8-14....
I-70 work triggers lane restriction in South Huntingdon, detours at Speers exit
PennDOT projects are scheduled to interrupt traffic Wednesday on Interstate 70 — at a work site near the Yukon exit in Westmoreland County and at a location farther west, in Washington County. Eastbound traffic will be restricted to a single lane from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. between the exits...
Flight 93 ‘Heroes Walk’ set for Sept. 10
It’s a way to remember the heroes of Flight 93 and raise money for enhancements to the Western Overlook at the Flight 93 National Memorial. The annual Heroes’ Walk event will be held Sept. 10 at the Flight 93 National Memorial in Shanksville. The Friends of Flight 93 National Memorial,...
What to know about the poliovirus found in New York wastewater
Poliovirus has been found in New York City’s wastewater, sparking concerns about circulation of the virus, but an infectious disease expert cautioned that it is important to understand the type of poliovirus detected and the mass vaccination status of most of the country. Dr. Amesh Adalja, a Pittsburgh-based infectious disease...
FBI: Mercer man made online threats against law enforcement after Trump search
A Mercer man is accused of threatening violence against federal agents and other law enforcement on the social media platform Gab following the search last week of former President Trump’s home in Florida. Adam Bies, 46, is charged with influencing, impeding or retaliating against federal law enforcement officers. Bies had...
Indiana County man killed in farm tractor rollover
An Indiana County man was killed Sunday when a farm tractor rolled over, according to Coroner Jerry Overman. Charles D. Wise, 43, of Clymer, was using an International Harvester tractor to mow a field at a property off Deckers Point Road in East Mahoning Township at 12:15 p.m. The tractor...
After breaking $4 nationally, streak of falling gas prices could end, analyst says
After the national average price of gasoline fell below $4 per gallon late last week, the streak of falling gas prices is at risk of ending this week, an industry analyst said. That’s because wholesale gasoline prices have increased some 40 cents per gallon as oil prices have rebounded, said...
16-year-old killed in Fayette County crash
A 16-year-old Connellsville boy was killed in a two-vehicle crash Saturday in Fayette County, not far from its border with Westmoreland County. State police did not identify the teen in a news release. He was a passenger in a Ford Mustang being driven by a 19-year-old Acme man, according to...
Coroner names woman who died in Ohiopyle rafting accident
A 50-year-old Ohio woman died Saturday in a rafting accident at the Dimple Rock rapids on the Lower Youghiogheny River at Ohiopyle State Park in Fayette County. Julie Moore was taking part in a trip down the river when a raft she was riding in with her two daughters and...
Monkeypox case confirmed at YMCA camp in Beaver County
A case of monkeypox was confirmed at the YMCA’s Camp Kon-O-Kwee Spencer in Beaver County, according to officials at the YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh. “An individual at the YMCA’s Camp Kon-O-Kwee Spencer has recently been diagnosed with monkeypox,” Carolyn Grady, chief development officer, said in an email to the Tribune-Review....
Despite hurdles, these Afghan refugees successfully made transition to living in Pittsburgh area
After three months of living in Pittsburgh, Ahmad Yousofzay yearned to return to his native Afghanistan. He had traveled here with his wife and three children in November 2017. They didn’t know anyone. Communicating with others was difficult. In Afghanistan, Yousofzay was a man of importance. He had worked as...
ShawRide V benefit motorcycle ride an overwhelming success
It was a beautiful, sunny August Saturday morning at the Shriners Center in Harmar, minutes away from the start of ShawRide V to benefit the Officer Brian Shaw Memorial Scholarship fund, and New Kensington Police Chief Bob Deringer was nervous. He was about to lead the ride in a marked...
Trib Total Media nominated for 3 Mid-Atlantic Emmy awardsVideo
Trib Total Media is a finalist for three Mid-Atlantic Emmy 2022 awards. The media company’s video titled “Olympic Oak, The Story of John Woodruff, The 1936 Berlin Olympics And The Roots of Athlete Activism” was nominated in the Diversity/Equity/Inclusion long form content category. Another video, “Last Chance Trolley: Transforming Western...
Peters man accused of leaving infant in hot car, killing him, released from jail
A Peters man who said he accidentally left his 3-month-old son inside a hot vehicle for six hours, killing the infant, will be released from Allegheny County Jail. Allegheny County Common Pleas Judge Edward J. Borkowski on Friday afternoon granted release on home electronic monitoring for Khang Nguyen. Nguyen, 33,...
Washington County sheriff’s deputy dies after suffering cardiac event on duty
Washington County sheriff’s deputy Cpl. Chad Beattie died on Wednesday after suffering a cardiac event on duty. At around 1:45 p.m., the sheriff’s office fugitive team assisted South Strabane Township Police in a foot pursuit of a wanted suspect in the township’s Target. After the incident, Beattie returned to a...
PennDOT to close I-70 at Speers, Washington County overnight Monday and Tuesday for bridge replacement
Both the eastbound and westbound lanes of Interstate 70 near the Speers exit in Washington County will be closed overnight Monday and Tuesday, and possibly Wednesday, PennDOT said. The road will be closed each night from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. It’s part of the project to replace a bridge...
1-year-old girl killed in Brownsville crash
A one-year-old girl was killed Thursday afternoon when she was hit by a vehicle in Brownsville, state police said. The victim, who was not identified, was hit at Green Street at about 5:15 p.m., police said. No other details of the accident were released Thursday night. The driver, Donnie Lee...
PNC Bank says it will eliminate insufficient funds fees
PNC Bank personal checking account customers will no longer have to pay non-sufficient fund fees. The bank said today that “it will no longer charge any consumer deposit account customers non-sufficient fund (NSF) fees. This marks the company’s latest effort to enhance the financial well-being of its customers and extends...
Burgettstown man dies in motorcycle crash
A Burgettstown man died after a Wednesday night motorcycle crash in Robinson, Washington County. James Jancart, 51, was wearing a helmet when he lost control of the motorcycle at around 11:30 p.m. on Beech Hollow Road, according to the Washington County coroner. Jancart traveled up an embankment, crashed into a...
Western Pa. animal shelters take in beagles rescued from Virginia mass-breeding facilityVideo
More than two dozen beagles removed from a Virginia breeding facility last month will wait for their forever homes at six Western Pennsylvania rescue facilities, according to the rescue groups. Twenty-one of the dogs were brought to the area through a joint effort involving Pittsburgh’s Humane Animal Rescue, Animal Friends,...
Man who paralyzed Latrobe woman in Parkway East crash sentenced to 2 to 4 years
A Wilkinsburg man who was in the throes of mental illness last year when he went on a 75-minute crime spree, including stealing two cars, striking pedestrians and causing a crash that led to a Latrobe woman’s paralysis, will serve two to four years’ incarceration. Derek Deleon Brown, 30, pleaded...
Western Pa. colleges readying for Round 3 with covid-19 mitigation plans
Leaders at local universities and colleges are planning for a mostly traditional school year, complete with in-person learning and open activities — all while keeping an eye on covid-19. As students prepare to return to campus, schools are gearing up for the third academic year of monitoring the coronavirus on...
Brighton Rehab, Mt. Lebanon Rehab officials accused of health care fraud in federal indictment
Federal and state law enforcement officials on Tuesday announced health care fraud charges against the owners and management staff at troubled Brighton Rehabilitation and Wellness Center in Beaver County and Mt. Lebanon Rehabilitation and Wellness Center. Both facilities, owned by Comprehensive Healthcare Management Services LLC, have long been the target...
State police identify man who died in Route 51 car crash
State police have identified the man who died in a Tuesday morning car accident on Route 51 in North Union Township. Michael Rhodes, 25, of Connellsville died on the scene while driving a Saturn SUV. At around 5:50 a.m., Rhodes collided with an International Harvester box truck near the Jim...
