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In brief: Hampton happenings, week of May 27, 2024
The resurfacing of the Hampton Community Park tennis courts is anticipated to begin on June 3, according to the township. The project is expected to last until mid-August. Township officials ask that everyone refrains from using the courts during that time. Sample Road repairs. PennDOT has notified Hampton officials that...
Case Against Tionesta Woman Accused of Stuffing Over $500 Worth of Stolen Items in Plastic Bags at Cranberry Walmart Held for Court
VENANGO COUNTY, Pa. (EYT) — The case against a Tionesta woman accused of allegedly stealing over $500 worth of items from Walmart in Cranberry Township was held for court on Wednesday. According to court documents, the following criminal charge against 28-year-old Destiny Nichole Altman, of Tionesta, was held for...
Pirates minor league affiliate's game interrupted by a turtle on the field
BRADENTON, Fla. (KDKA) - A few weeks ago, a Pirates minor league affiliate's game was interrupted not for weather or injury, but nature. The Pirates' single-A affiliate, the Bradenton Marauders was taking on the St. Lucie Mets, the New York Mets single-A affiliate and in the top of the second inning, a turtle decided it needed something more than just a front-row seat. As the game came to a screeching halt, the turtle continued its trek across the outfield until pitcher Magdiel Cotto came out of the bullpen to carry it to safety and the game could continue. The Marauders were trailing 2-0 at the time of the turtle interruption but were ultimately able to come back and get a victory 4-3 over the Mets.
Dense fog advisory affecting Southwest Pa. until Sunday morning
A dense fog advisory was issued by the National Weather Service on Sunday at 4:22 a.m. in effect until 8 a.m. for Westmoreland Ridges, Fayette Ridges and Higher Elevations of Indiana as well as Beaver, Allegheny, Washington, Greene, Westmoreland and Fayette counties. The weather service comments, "Visibility one quarter mile...
In brief: Pedestrian safety on Beaver Street, summer reading and more in Sewickley area
Sewickley officials are working with Gateway Engineers to address pedestrian safety issues along Beaver Street. Council received reports of people being stuck by vehicles while in crosswalks at various intersections, including one of a woman who was struck in September and is still recovering. Council president Cynthia Mullins said they have “some good ideas and are getting good guidance” on how to address these issues. However, actual plans on how to improve the intersections have not yet been released.
Riverside baseball looks to capture back-to-back WPIAL Class 3A championships
WASHINGTON — For the second consecutive season, Riverside is back in the WPIAL Championship game after yet another dominant season, this time matching up against Avonworth at Wild Things Park in Washington, Tuesday at 4 p.m. in the WPIAL Class 3A Championship game. This Panthers roster is no strangers to the bright lights of the postseason as the team has posted a 41-1 record over the past two seasons after capturing both a WPIAL and PIAA championship...
In brief: Plum, Oakmont area events, week of May 27, 2024
This year’s “Monday Market” in Plum will begin June 3. Markets will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. every Monday until Aug. 26. They will be held at Plum Creek Park, near the ballfields on New Texas Road. Plum summer movie night. “PAW Patrol: The Mighty...
Severe thunderstorm watch in effect across Pittsburgh area through Sunday night
By: KDKA-TV First Alert Meteorologist Carl LamPITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- With such beautiful conditions today around Pittsburgh, it may (or may not) be hard to believe that we have the potential for severe weather to roll through this evening.Average High: 74° Average Low: 54°Sunrise: 5:55 a.m. Sunset: 8:40 p.m.FIRST ALERT: Posted today (Sunday) during the evening for potentially strong storms and tomorrow (Monday) for rain showers and thunderstorms. AWARE: Tracking unsettled weather for the rest of the long weekend.We are tracking a severe thunderstorm watch for all areas shaded in pink including Pittsburgh, Wexford, Grove City, Uniontown, Morgantown, and Indiana. This watch will last...
'Quiet Epidemic' delves into chronic Lyme disease
Pennsylvania has had the unfortunate distinction of leading the nation in Lyme disease cases for 11 of the past 13 years. The tick-borne illness can be difficult to diagnose, and the vice president for the PA Lyme Disease Network said multiple mild winters are not going to help. “We continue...
X Ambassadors frontman Sam Nelson Harris talks past hits and new music ahead of Pittsburgh show
Alt rock band X Ambassadors’ lead singer and Ithaca, N.Y., native Sam Nelson Harris is no stranger to the ‘Burgh. “My brother-in-law went to Carnegie Mellon, so I was there a lot when he was in school,” Harris said ahead of his band’s upcoming show Tuesday at Mr. Smalls Theatre in Millvale. “We’ve been to Primanti’s, I feel like I’ve been to every location.”
Mounted police units offer tradition, spectacle and service in modern law enforcement
On Monday, the Allegheny County Mounted Police Unit will add a touch of tradition and spectacle to the South Hills Memorial Day Parade. While officers on horseback are a rarer sight than those in cars or on motorcycles, “They definitely create a presence,” said Sgt. Jason Donaldson of the Allegheny County Police Department’s Mounted Patrol Unit.
Update: Weather alert issued for strong thunderstorms in Southwest Pa. Monday evening
An updated report from the National Weather Service was issued on Monday at 6:39 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 7:15 p.m. for Butler, Allegheny, Armstrong, Westmoreland and Indiana counties. Residents may experience wind gusts of up to 50 mph. "At 6:38 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm over Arnold,...
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