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WPIAL clinched: Softball playoff field finalized with 76 tickets punched
The WPIAL softball playoff field is set with 76 teams having qualified. Coverage of the 2024 WPIAL softball playoffs here on Trib HSSN starts with the brackets being unveiled during the Playoff Pairings Show at 2 p.m. Thursday. The top four teams in each section qualified for the postseason. In...
Two-car crash blocks roadway reported in West Hempfield Township
MOUNTVILLE, Pa. — A two-car crash was blocking the roadway in Lancaster County. Video above: Headlines from WGAL News 8 Today. Crews responded to Columbia Avenue between Prospect and Sylvan Retreat roads in West Hempfield Township just before 9:30 a.m. According to Lancaster County dispatch, the westbound lane on...
Trio led high-speed chase on PA Turnpike into Somerset, stolen gun found: PSP
SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Three Pennsylvania men are facing felony charges after police said they were led on a highspeed chase on the Pa. Turnpike. Quamarri Curry, 20, of Uniontown, Davontae Clayton, 19, of Belle Vernon, and Pharoah Sewell, 20, of New Kensington, were arrested by Pennsylvania State Police after speeding past a trooper […]
Westmoreland happenings: Antiques and collectibles sale, art exhibit, Mother's Day breakfast, more
• Barbara L. Jones, retired chief curator of the Westmoreland Museum of American Art, will be the speaker at a free lecture at 7 p.m. May 13 at the Greensburg Art Center, 230 Todd School Road, Hempfield. Jones will give behind-the-scenes look at some of the many exhibits that were featured at the museum during her tenure. The public is welcome.
LIVE UPDATES: Penn's Gaza Solidarity Encampment expands
Pro-Palestinian activists, including Penn and Philadelphia community members, erected a second encampment with multiple tents to the left of the current encampment on Penn's College Green — the first expansion of the demonstration since it began two weeks ago. The expansion came after Penn referred nine students for disciplinary action due to their involvement, and after a group of eight organizers met with administrators.
17 regional writers to be showcased at Mt. Pleasant author expo
Writers from across southwestern Pennsylvania will take part in an author expo May 18 at the Mt. Pleasant Public Library. It will be from noon to 3 p.m at the library, 120 S. Church St. Library Director Sarah Buzzard said she was inspired to organize the event after meeting a...
Harrison City Council votes to oust council member charged with vandalism, theft
HARRISON, Ohio — Harrison City Council voted to remove Harrison City Council member Mike Mains on Tuesday. A council member since 2018, Mains is facing charges from Hamilton County prosecutors for trespassing upon and destroying the property of local resident Steve Hickey. Hickey has drawn the ire of city...
Pa. airport officials stop woman from taking loaded gun onto plane
TSA managed to stop a Greensburg woman from bringing a loaded gun aboard a flight at Pittsburgh International Airport on Friday. It happened at a security checkpoint, where officers caught her with a loaded 9mm handgun with six bullets and one in the chamber, WPXI and TribLive reported. If you...
Henderson Named WJHSD Assistant Superintendent
JEFFERSON HILLS, Pa.; May 8, 2024 – The West Jefferson Hills Board of School Directors approved the appointment of Dr. William (Bill) Henderson III as the district's Assistant Superintendent during a special Board meeting on Tuesday evening. Dr. Henderson will join the WJHSD administrative team after serving as Superintendent...
After 41 years in coaching, Jim Nesser steps down at Yough
Though he has won section, WPIAL and PIAA boys basketball championships, Jim Nesser is quick to point out he also has guided teams through rough patches, covering both ends of the spectrum in a coaching career that spans four decades. “I have been to the top, and I have been...
Consumers working to restore power to tens of thousands in Southwest Michigan
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Thousands are without power in Southwest Michigan Tuesday night after severe thunderstorms and seven confirmed tornadoes went through the Midwest, at least four of which were in Michigan. As of 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, Consumers Energy is reporting over 25,000 customers without power across 166 outages, mainly...
Got a peeling license plate? AAA offers free replacement events in Pittsburgh area
PITTSBURGH — AAA is giving drivers in the Pittsburgh area a chance to replace their peeling license plates. Events will be held at the AAA branch offices at Robinson Town Centre (1760 Park Manor Blvd.) on May 15; Monroeville (2725 Mosside Blvd.) on May 29; Greensburg (5142 Route 30) on June 4; and Rochester (300 Adams St.) on June 5. Hours are 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Hempfield: Demolition plans advancing for former state prison
Nearly a year after purchasing the SCI Greensburg property, Hempfield is securing funding and establishing a timeline on demolition of the former state prison. “We are basically wrapping up demolition plans currently,” township manager Aaron Siko said. The 350,000-square-foot prison was built to hold 900 inmates and employed about...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for May 7, 2024
South Allegheny at Obama Academy, ppd. Uniontown at Connellsville, (n) Avella at Bentworth, 4 p.m. Baldwin at Thomas Jefferson, 4 p.m. Bishop Canevin at Greensburg Central Catholic, 4 p.m. Carrick at South Park, 4 p.m. Chartiers Valley at Bethel Park, 4 p.m. Highlands at Springdale, 3:30 p.m. North Catholic at...
Hempfield school board must close $3M deficit in next year's budget
The Hempfield School Board will vote next week to adopt a preliminary 2024-2025 general fund budget, which includes a $3 million deficit. The proposed budget includes nearly $106.6 million in total revenues and about $109.6 million in expenditures, according to district business manager Paul Schott. This is a 0.36% decrease...
Volunteers needed to raise flags in memory of West Newton veterans
Volunteers are needed Saturday morning in West Newton to help raise nearly 400 flags in honor of local deceased veterans. Now in its 30th year, the West Newton Avenue of Flags display will be on view until June 1 at the West Newton Cemetery, 210 Vernon Drive. The nonprofit program...
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