News briefs: Trib journalism scholarships available, snow-removal reminder and more

Trib Total Media is now accepting applications for the Scholarship for Diversity in Media and the Jim Borden Memorial Scholarship.

The Scholarship for Diversity in Media is open to high school seniors who are culturally, ethnically or racially diverse and are planning to study journalism, communication or English writing at a four-year college or university.

The scholarship will include financial assistance of up to $7,500 per year for four years, a guaranteed annual internship with Trib Total Media and an offer for full-time employment upon graduation.

The Jim Borden Memorial Scholarship is offered to high school or college students attending — or planning to attend — a four-year college or university to study journalism, English writing or communication. The recipient will earn up to $30,000 in scholarship money awarded in annual installments of up to $7,500, an annual internship with Trib Total Media and an offer for full-time employment upon graduation.

Applicants can apply online under the Career & Scholarship Opportunities tab at https://tribtotalmedia.com/.

The deadline to apply is Jan. 31.

Park off-street during snow

Penn Hills is asking residents to refrain from parking on streets during snow events.

Keeping the streets clear of parked cars will enable plow trucks and emergency vehicles to safely and efficiently make their way through residential streets.

Parks closed

Parks and ball fields in Penn Hills, along with the restroom facilities at each, are closed for the season. Parks can still be used on a walk-in basis, however. The municipality reminds residents not to block park entrance gates.

Contracts awarded

Penn Hills School District officials recently awarded a five-year contract with AmCom to lease and service copiers at a cost of $8,880 per month or $106,560 yearly.

The contract is available for review on the district’s website via the Dec. 15 special meeting agenda.

The district also ratified an agreement with Equiparts of Oakmont to purchase nine water bottle filling stations at a cost of about $5,400.