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Latrobe firefighters serve up haluski, rides, games at First Ward carnival
A week of games and amusement rides is set for 6 to 10 p.m. each day this week, Tuesday through Saturday, at the Latrobe Fire Department Carnival. Patrons can come early, at 5 p.m., to get a taste of carnival fare when the food stand opens at the town’s First Ward ballfield, at Oak and Alexandria streets.
Safety courses encouraged for motorcyclists as peak riding weather nears
Rhonda Diercks knows firsthand the importance of motorcycle safety. In 2020, another motorcyclist collided with her while she was riding her motorcycle, causing her to lose a leg. Now, she stresses the importance of safe riding to her students and instructors as facilitator of a state-approved motorcycle safety class held...
Construction of new Dauphin Co. roundabout begins
DERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa. (WHTM) — Construction of a new roundabout in Derry Township has begun, and a road closure is anticipated in the coming weeks. According to Derry Township Police Department, the construction of the new roundabout at the intersection of Homestead and Bachmanville Roads has officially started. Travel...
North Huntingdon seeks new rules for backyard chickens
North Huntingdon officials may have put the battle over backyard chickens behind them after setting in motion more stringent requirements for raising poultry in a neighborhood. The township commissioners last week authorized advertising an ordinance that would require property owners to have at least 1 acre of land if they...
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on May 21, 2024: It’s a quick turnaround for baseball semifinalists
Welcome to Semifinals Tuesday in the WPIAL baseball, softball and boys volleyball playoffs. It is a quick turnaround for the 22 winners of district baseball quarterfinals Monday. The quickest turnaround is for Burgettstown. The Blue Devils edged Greensburg Central Catholic in the 2A quarterfinals in a game that ended shortly...
A Plum mayoral candidate died while playing softball. Now his foundation is renovating the field.
PLUM, Pa. (KDKA) -- There's an angel in the outfield at the Living Word of Plum church. Plum Borough and sports were two of Shawn Marcellino's favorite things, second to his close connection with his family, including sister Vanessa McClean."In fact, the last night I spent with him, he was singing 'Baby Shark' on the karaoke machine with my daughter until 3 in the morning, and I'm like, 'OK, she has to go to bed,'" said McClean.He was the life of the party, running for Plum mayor."Every memory I have of him is funny," said McClean. However, that life of laughter,...
WATT Fuel Cell’s manufacturing plant to expand capacity and capabilities
Mount Pleasant, Pa.-based WATT Fuel Cell announced Thursday that it would expand its U.S. advanced manufacturing plant and headquarters’ footprint. The expansion, officials said, would enable the company to increase production of its small-scale solid oxide fuel cell technology platforms – WATT HOME, WATT REMOTE, and WATT NOMAD. The expansion will support market growth in […] The post WATT Fuel Cell’s manufacturing plant to expand capacity and capabilities appeared first on Pennsylvania Business Report.
Pittsburgh area experiencing unprecedented tornado season
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - A wicked week of weather has left residents picking up the pieces throughout the region after multiple tornadoes touched down, including the first in Pittsburgh city limits since 1998.It's been an active and unprecedented tornado season for Southwestern Pennsylvania, and according to experts, storm season began a bit early this year.Over the past two weeks, we've seen storms and high winds create a path of destruction throughout the region, including last weekend in Washington County, before it started again yesterday in parts of Westmoreland, Washington, and Allegheny counties.The National Weather Service confirmed 19 tornadoes in the tri-state...
High tea presented by Make-A-Wish brings Murrysville girl's dream to life
Alejandra “Ale” Guerrero of Murrysville was radiant Sunday, and not just because she had on a flowing, princess-blue ballgown. The 13-year-old seventh grader at Franklin Regional Middle School, who fought her way through cancer last year, always wanted to attend a masquerade ball. She’d wear a fancy gown, the idea went. She’d be like royalty.
Police arrest Greensburg man connected with December hit-and-run
GREENSBURG, Pa. (KDKA) -- A man is now in custody, months after police say he hit a 76-year-old woman and drove away.Greensburg police say Christopher Degnan was arrested Friday evening.They say he hit the woman at South Main and West Third streets in Greensburg last December. Police say Degnan told them he thought he'd hit a pothole."He did not show any remorse. And again, you hit a person and you don't stop and render aid," Detective Sergeant Justin Scalzo said. "Thank God we had some passersby that were in close proximity that they called 911 to alert police and medics to her, and I believe those quick actions from the police and the concerned citizens that stopped most likely saved [her] life."Degnan is charged with aggravated assault by vehicle.
Tornado warning expires in western Pennsylvania
PITTSBURGH — Atornado warning from the National Weather Service has now expired for both Westmoreland and Allegheny counties on Friday evening. The NWS says three tornado touchdowns were confirmed near Harrison City in Westmoreland County, near Lincoln/Mount Vernon/Elrama in Allegheny County, and on Washington Boulevard near the Highland Park Bridge near Aspinwall.
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