Jacob Tierney stories, Page 13
State covid-19 counts at nursing homes disputed by centers in Allegheny, Westmoreland
The Pennsylvania Department of Health reported a large spike in coronavirus deaths at Kane Community Living’s Glen Hazel location, but Allegheny County officials say that never happened. The state’s updated report says there have been 78 resident cases, 43 resident deaths and 25 staff cases. Allegheny County, which operates the...
75 new coronavirus deaths, 511 new cases reported in Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania Department of Health reported 75 new covid-19 deaths and 511 new cases Wednesday. That brings the state’s total case count to 73,405, with 5,742 deaths. The state considers 617 patients as probable cases, but they are not confirmed. More than half of coronavirus cases in the state are...
2 new coronavirus cases, no new deaths reported in Westmoreland County – Jun. 3, 2020
Two new covid-19 cases were reported Wednesday in Westmoreland County, but no new deaths. The countywide case total is now 453, with 38 deaths, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health. County Coroner Kenneth Bacha reported 32 coronavirus deaths, less than the state’s number but Bacha’s office has not updated...
Public sounds off on proposed Greensburg food truck rules
Greensburg officials agree the city should be more welcoming to food trucks, the question is how much — and the debate comes down to a matter of feet. Currently, food trucks must operate at least 500 feet away from a brick-and-mortar restaurant, which means they’re not allowed in most of...
Pennsylvania Turnpike to lay off 500 employees, make cashless tolling permanent
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission this month will lay off about 500 employees — mostly toll collectors — as it switches permanently to a cashless system statewide. That’s roughly a quarter of the commission’s total workforce. The commission originally planned to make the switch to cashless late next year, promising no...
2 new coronavirus cases, no new deaths reported in Westmoreland County – Jun. 2, 2020
Two new covid-19 cases were reported Tuesday in Westmoreland County. No new deaths were counted. The countywide case total is now 451, with 38 deaths, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health. County Coroner Kenneth Bacha has reported 32 coronavirus deaths, less than the state’s reported 38. Bacha’s office has...
100 new coronavirus deaths, 612 new cases reported in Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania Department of Health reported 100 new covid-19 deaths and 612 new cases Tuesday. That brings the state’s total case count to 72,894, with 5,667 deaths. Pennsylvania cases by dayInfogram The state considers 616 patients as probable cases, but they are not confirmed. More than half of coronavirus cases...
No new coronavirus cases, deaths reported in Westmoreland County
No new covid-19 cases or deaths were reported Monday in Westmoreland County. The countywide case total remains 449, with 38 deaths, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health. Westmoreland County Coroner Kenneth Bacha has reported 32 coronavirus deaths, less than the state’s reported 38. Bacha’s office has not updated its...
Pennsylvania reports 356 new coronavirus cases, 12 more deaths
The Pennsylvania Department of Health reported 12 new covid-19 deaths and 356 new cases Monday. That brings the state’s total case count to 72,282, with 5,567 deaths. It’s the lowest number of new cases reported in a day since March 25. Pennsylvania cases by dayInfogram The state considers 616 patients...
8 new coronavirus cases in Allegheny County; state reports 1 new death
Allegheny County reported eight new coronavirus cases on Monday, bringing the total count to 1,919. The county has reported a total of 151 deaths, including one new death. That lags behind the state count of 164. County officials have said that the reason for the different death count is the...
Across Downtown Pittsburgh, city workers, volunteers clean up after protests
One day after violence erupted on the streets of Pittsburgh over the death of George Floyd, volunteers picked up their brooms to spend their Sunday Downtown helping with the clean-up. What they found was a sobering view of smashed windows, stores looted and buildings vandalized with spray-painted messages about Floyd,...
Medical Examiner identifies victim in Homewood shooting
One man was killed and three others were hurt after a shooting and ensuing motorcycle crash early Sunday morning in Pittsburgh’s Homewood neighborhood, according to the city Department of Public Safety. The Allegheny County Medical Examiner identified the dead shooting victim as Sean A. Reese, 34, of Pittsburgh. Police just...
Vendors celebrate return of Ligonier MarketVideo
Ligonier Country Market looks a little different this year, but the hundreds of eager shoppers looked pretty much the same as always Saturday. “Everyone wanted to come out and see happy faces,” said Sherrie Okert, who sells herbs and tomato plants at the Broken Locust tent. The weekly market opened...
Medical examiner IDs 2nd victim in fatal Duquesne house fire
The Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s office has identified the second victim killed Thursday night or early Friday morning in a house fire in Duquesne. Karissa Anne Conner, 23, of Duquesne was pronounced dead at the scene after the fire on Karl Avenue. The medical examiner’s office previously identified the other...
3 new coronavirus cases, no new deaths in Westmoreland County
Three new covid-19 cases were reported Saturday in Westmoreland County, with no new deaths. The countywide case total is now 447, with 38 deaths, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health. The county had a total of 10 new cases this week, with no reported deaths. Westmoreland County Coroner Kenneth...
Pennsylvania reports 680 new coronavirus cases, 73 deaths
The Pennsylvania Department of Health reported 73 new covid-19 deaths and 680 new cases Saturday. That brings the state’s total case count to 71,415, with 5,537 deaths. The state considers an additional 616 patients as probable cases, which have not confirmed. Nursing and personal care homes account for 15,376 cases...
Proposed Greensburg Salem budget cuts staff instead of raising taxes
The Greensburg Salem School District would lose two teachers and eliminate several positions through attrition if a proposed budget is adopted to hold the line on taxes while making up for projected revenue losses caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The school board held a virtual special meeting this week to...
Teenager struck by car in New Stanton
A 15-year-old girl was struck by a car in New Stanton Tuesday night, according to the New Stanton Volunteer Fire Department. The girl was flown to a Pittsburgh hospital in stable condition. The crash happened just before 9 p.m. on South Center Avenue, near New Stanton Church, according to Westmoreland...
Greensburg pool to remain closed for season
Veterans’ Memorial Pool in Greensburg will not open this season. The city announced the decision on Facebook Tuesday. There are several reasons for the closure, all of them related to the coronavirus pandemic. CDC guidelines suggest swimmers should maintain 6 feet of social distancing even when in the water, which...
Westmoreland County man found stabbed to death in Virginia
A Westmoreland County man was found over the weekend stabbed to death on the side of a road in Virginia, authorities said. Bruce M. Ritchie, 57, of Herminie, was found near his car Saturday afternoon in Bland County, Virginia, near the exit of I-77, according to Virginia State Police. A...
Pennsylvania prepares for subdued second year of hemp growing
Pennsylvania farmers have lowered their expectations as they prepare for a second year of growing hemp. “Everybody went into this thinking they were going to make a million dollars, and that crashed real quick,” said Lee Ralph, who lives in Robinson Township and owns Full Circle Fields in Venango County....
Unity American Legion to host outdoor Memorial Day ceremony
The Unity American Legion post’s Memorial Day ceremony will look a little different from usual — but it will go on despite coronavirus restrictions. “We’ve been kind of stewing here for the last week or so, and said, ‘That’s it, we have to do something,” said Jerry Dean, commander of...
Retired Jeannette police captain was devoted to community
Paul Hartung wore a Jeannette Jayhawks watch that he never took off. “I think he loved serving his community, he had such pride in Jeannette,” said his daughter, Paula Jesiolkiewic. In the 1950s, Mr. Hartung applied for a job with the city fire department. He instead was offered a job...
Greensburg Salem changes graduation plans again
Greensburg Salem School District has once again changed its plans for graduation as it adjusts to the ever-uncertain coronavirus situation. The school will hold a Senior Salute Parade from the middle school to Offutt Field at 5:30 p.m. Thursday. Commencement will be held at 6:45 p.m. July 9, but there...
‘1-4-3 Day’ returns Friday to honor Fred Rogers’ legacy
Friday is 1-4-3 Day, a statewide celebration of Fred Rogers’ message of love and kindness. To Mr. Rogers, the number 143 was a code — one number for “I,” four for “love,” and three for “you.” Gov. Tom Wolf declared the first 1-4-3 Day last year, and the tradition returns...
