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Brighton Rehab sued by 15 families, residents for ‘reckless’ response to covid outbreak
The families of 10 residents who died and five residents still living at Brighton Rehabilitation and Wellness Center sued the nursing home’s leaders on Wednesday for what they deem a “reckless” handling of the covid-19 outbreak, which has killed at least 73 residents of the Beaver County facility. “They show...
Pa. in peak season for number of ticks carrying Lyme disease
While most Lyme disease cases are confirmed in the summer, October and November are when the number of adult ticks carrying Lyme disease is highest and they are most active, according to the state Department of Environmental Protection. “The adult ticks are emerging now and they are here to do...
Officials: Greene County prison inmate dies of covid-19
A 35-year-old inmate in Greene County has died from covid-19, marking the 13th inmate death within the Department of Corrections since the pandemic began, officials said. The man, who was taken to the hospital Oct. 7 for an issue not related to covid-19, tested positive Oct. 13, according to Department...
Democrat Tony DeLoreto challenges incumbent Republican Joe Pittman in 41st Senate District
State Sen. Joe Pittman, R-Indiana, is facing his first reelection challenge just 16 months after being sworn in to represent the 41st Senate District. Democrat Tony DeLoreto, a restaurateur from Indiana, is looking to knock off Pittman. Pittman has been representing the district since June 2019 after winning a special...
Orionid meteor shower peaks Tuesday night — probably behind clouds
One of autumn’s best meteor showers will reach its peak Tuesday night into early Wednesday morning. The annual Orionid meteor shower will light the night sky with around 20 meteors per hour visible across much of the globe, from after midnight until daybreak, according to AccuWeather. Don’t plan to stay...
Eastbound lanes of I-70 in Washington County reopen following crash
Eastbound lanes of Interstate 70 in Washington County were closed Monday morning for more than two hours following a crash involving a tractor trailer. Crews responded to the incident around 6:30 a.m. in South Strabane near the Interstate 79 South Junction, according to a Washington 911 dispatcher. Tribune-Review news partners...
Local projects awarded $2.7 million for coal-impacted towns, creating 272 new jobs and training 1,300 workers
A job training center in Armstrong County, an economic development group and a Pittsburgh health system were awarded $2.7 million in federal grants helping coal-impacted communities. Pennsylvania received $15 million in grants and had the most grant awards of any state, covering 15 projects, for the federal program Appalachian Regional...
Indiana County DA: Teen arrested, 3 sought in fatal shooting of Pittsburgh man
Indiana Borough Police have arrested a teenaged girl and acquired an arrest warrant for a 20-year-old man in connection with the fatal shooting of a Pittsburgh man who was found early Saturday in a parking lot. Isabella Marie Edmonds, 17, was arraigned late Saturday on multiple charges of homicide, robbery...
Pennsylvania nursing homes brace for more covid outbreaks amid supply shortages
As Pennsylvania’s public health chief warns of a second wave of covid-19 community spread, nursing homes are bracing for a potential correlative wave of nursing home outbreaks and deaths. Nursing home operators and staff are looking for more protective gear, help with testing and other aid to ensure the next...
Big game hunting: Are there hunters in your park?
It might be only three Sundays a year, but a new state law will kick in Nov. 15 allowing for the first big game Sunday for deer archery. Archery season for big game already is in progress in some parts of the state, among them Allegheny County and parts of...
Indiana Borough police investigating fatal shooting
Indiana Borough Police are continuing to investigate the fatal shooting of a Pittsburgh man who was found early Saturday in a parking lot. Police said they were called at 4:07 a.m. to the 1300 block of Oakland Avenue for a report of an unresponsive man laying in a private parking...
Week In Review: ‘Hold your nose’ voters, life in Kiski River, Fetterman won’t pursue charges, 60th anniversary of ‘Maz’ home runVideo
Here are some of the Tribune-Review news and feature stories from around the region for the week of Oct. 11-16. For more details on these and other stories, follow the links below or see Triblive.com. ‘Hold your nose’ voters could tip 2020 election as Biden struggles with enthusiasm Sam DeMarco...
Bear hunting season opens, emphasis in populated areasVideo
Black bear archery hunting season opens in the state Saturday, although in Allegheny County and small portions of Westmoreland and Washington counties, bear archery season already has started to cull bears living too close to populated areas, according to the Pennsylvania Game Commission. At least one black bear has been...
Washington County fentanyl dealer gets 10 years in prison
A Washington County man caught selling fentanyl to a police informant will spend 10 years behind bars, federal prosecutors said Friday. Romone Barnes, 34, of the city of Washington pleaded guilty to possessing and distributing large quantities of fentanyl in Western Pennsylvania during summer 2017, U.S. Attorney Scott Brady said....
VP Robert Thorn to lead Cal U as interim president
A longtime administrator at California University of Pennsylvania will serve as interim president upon the retirement of current President Geraldine Jones. The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Board of Governors appointed Robert Thorn, vice president for administration and finance, to serve as head of the school effective Jan. 29,...
Chili is the ultimate comfort food; 3 recipes to tryVideo
When the weather turns chilly, it’s the perfect time for chili. The comfort food can be a meal in itself. What’s great about this dish is there isn’t just one recipe, said Anita Copelli, owner of South Greensburg Restaurant in South Greensburg. “Chili is so versatile, because it can be...
Pitcairn woman pleads guilty to child porn; faces 15 to 30 years in prison
A Pitcairn woman pleaded guilty to producing and sending images of child pornography to a man online, federal prosecutors said. Rebecca Owens, 24, admitted as part of her guilty plea to sending the sexually explicit images of a 3-year-old child taken on her cell phone to a Monroe County man...
Former Washington County clerk of courts pleads guilty to stealing $100K from coffers
A former Washington County clerk of courts has pleaded guilty to stealing nearly $100,00 from taxpayers. Frank Scandale was accused of regularly accepting cash payments for court services, issuing a receipt, and then pocketing the money instead of depositing it in the bank, according to state Attorney General Josh Shapiro,...
Frost advisory issued for Friday night into Saturday
If the last few plants from your summer garden are still hanging on, it’s time to bust out the row covers. That is literally the first piece of advice — “take steps now to protect tender plants” — in the National Weather Service’s preparedness section, for a frost advisory starting...
Widespread recalls affect popular diabetes medication Metformin
A common diabetes medication is in the midst of widespread national recalls after researchers found a contaminant that could potentially cause cancer, but local experts say there are plenty of alternative options available for those who take the drug. Metformin is used to control blood sugar levels in patients with...
Don’t kill that large mosquito: It’s just a crane fly looking for sex
They won’t bite you, but crane flies — which look like large mosquitos — are out in full force, reportedly covering a putting green at a Pittsburgh area golf course and maybe cavorting in your backyard. Yes, cavorting. With only two weeks to live as adults on the wing, some...
Veterans Affairs: Direct deposit, periodic review recommended to get most out of benefits
U.S. Veterans Affairs officials are urging those who receive veterans benefits to sign up for electronic deposits to avoid extra fees and lower the risk of identity theft. During a dial-in virtual meeting Wednesday, Under Secretary for Benefits Paul Lawrence told former military members in Pennsylvania to consider switching from...
President Trump swoops into Johnstown for rally as Election Day grows closerVideo
Chants of “four more years” greeted President Trump as he emerged from Air Force One at the John Murtha Johnstown-Cambria County Airport on Tuesday evening, just days after declaring himself cured of covid-19. The enthusiastic crowd, estimated at anywhere from 6,000 to 10,000 strong, was still streaming into the airport...
Johnstown crowd readies for President Trump rallyVideo
Supporters began lining up at the John Murtha Johnstown Cambria County Airport 10 hours in advance of the campaign rally scheduled to being at 7 p.m. At the nearby Galleria Mall, where many shops are closed, dozens of vendors gathered in the parking lot hawking Trump regalia, ranging from T-shirts...
Experts: Rise of covid cases in Western Pennsylvania not surprising
Westmoreland County’s rate of positive coronavirus tests remained high Tuesday, but health experts said the increase is no surprise. “Covid-19, not unlike other previous viral pandemics, came here and will have ebb and flow to it,” said Dr. Don Yealy, UPMC’s chair of emergency medicine. Yealy cited the virus’ trajectory...
