Madasyn Lee stories, Page 25
Convicted Pittsburgh felon pleads guilty to having drugs, gun
A convicted felon pleaded guilty this week in federal court to having a gun, ammunition and drugs when he wasn’t supposed to. As a convicted felon, Tyree Jrevae Booker, age 41, of Pittsburgh, is not allowed to possess firearms. However, on Dec. 6, 2018, U.S. Attorney Scott W. Brady said...
Deer Lakes’ ‘Sharing Table’ program to reduce waste, address hunger
If you’re not going to eat that apple, don’t throw it away. That’s the philosophy behind the Deer Lakes School District’s new food sharing program, known as Sharing Tables. Starting Monday, students will be asked to leave unopened or unused food or drinks they don’t want on designated Sharing Tables...
Platelets, stem cells augment treatments at New Kensington chiropractic centerVideo
Editor’s note: Building the Valley tells stories of businesses big and small and the employees who make them special. If you know of any standout employees, bosses or companies with a great story to tell, contact reporter Madasyn Lee at mlee@tribweb.com When massage therapist Jessica Festa tore her deltoid muscle...
‘Walk for Hunger’ hopes to raise $15K to support church association food programs
Deanna Nicholson knows firsthand what it’s like to wonder where your next meal is going to come from. She used to be on welfare and use food stamps because she wasn’t able to afford food through regular means. “They got me through some very tough times. Without them, I don’t...
Missing Lower Burrell man found dead
A Lower Burrell man who had been missing since Oct. 3 was found dead on Sunday, his parents confirmed. The body of Clinton J. Weleski, 37, of Chicago Avenue, was found off Merwin Road by a concerned group of family and friends who got together to search for him, his...
Police: 13 items worth over $4K stolen from vehicle in Butler County
State police are seeking information about a vehicle theft in Oakland Township, Butler County where two men made off with more than a dozen items worth more than $4,400. The thefts occurred on Sept. 13, when two unidentified men stole the items from a vehicle that was parked along Saint...
Police: Butler County man said he damaged football stadium lawn by doing ‘donuts’
State police say a Butler County man admitted to causing more than $4,000 worth of damage to the Moniteau High School football stadium and other parts of the school grounds by driving around them in circles in an off-road utility vehicle over the summer. Benjamin Sydney Abbott, 18, of West...
Carnegie Science Center to host ‘Sensory-Sensitive Day’ for people with autism
The Carnegie Science Center later this month will host a “Sensory-Sensitive Day” for children and adults who have autism. The event take place Oct. 20 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Several science center exhibits will be modified to make it easier for people with sensory sensitivities to enjoy them,...
U.S. Supreme Court declines review of convicted killer Jordan Clemons’ case
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday denied a request from Jordan Clemons to review whether his constitutional rights were violated when he was convicted and sentenced to death for killing his ex-girlfriend in 2012. Clemons was convicted and sentenced to death for the murder of Karissa Kunco in January 2012....
Pittsburgh man in wheelchair accused of robbing South Side bank
A Pittsburgh man was indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh this week after prosecutors say he attempted to rob a South Side bank while in a wheelchair. U.S. Attorney Scott W. Brady said after the Aug. 13 robbery attempt, surveillance video showed Emanuel Luna, 54, using a cane...
CDC awards Carnegie Mellon University $3 million for flu forecastingVideo
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University said this flu season has the potential to be severe. They should know. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention this week named CMU an Influenza Forecasting Center of Excellence, a five-year designation that includes $3 million in research funding. Its Delphi Research Group, which...
CDC awards Carnegie Mellon University $3 million for flu forecastingVideo
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University said this flu season has the potential to be severe. They should know. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention this week named CMU as an Influenza Forecasting Center of Excellence, a five-year designation that includes $3 million in research funding. Its Delphi Research Group,...
Washington County ‘Ghostbusters’ restaurant nationally recognized
This is one haunt the Ghostbusters should definitely respond to. Angelo’s II, a restaurant in Monongahela, Washington County, has received recognition from Today Food for its festive Halloween decorations — an inflatable Stay Puft Marshmallow Man and inflatable green tentacles. “They love it,” owner Ryan Dzimiera told Today Food, part...
Harmar figure skating coach trains students from across the countryVideo
Editor’s note: Building the Valley tells stories of businesses big and small and the employees who make them special. If you know of any standout employees, bosses or companies with a great story to tell, contact reporter Madasyn Lee at mlee@ tribweb.com. Barbara Gahagen isn’t just a figure skating coach. She’s...
Rabid raccoon found in Oakdale
A raccoon found on Spring Street in Oakdale has tested positive for rabies, according to the Allegheny County Health Department. It is the 24th rabid animal reported in Allegheny County so far this year. Rabies is a virus transmitted by an animal bite or scratch. It is almost always fatal...
Doors Open Pittsburgh lets people into city buildings, teaches historyVideo
Chrissy and Laura Condon are always in Downtown Pittsburgh. They’ve frequently passed by Liberty Magic, a new performance space dedicated to magic, but never had the chance to go inside. Thanks to Doors Open Pittsburgh, they finally had an opportunity Sunday. They weren’t disappointed. “We’ve been walking past it for...
2 WIC offices to close as program sees increased demands elsewhere
The Allegheny County Health Department this week said increased demands at its other Women, Infants, and Children offices led to the decision to temporarily reallocate staff and close two locations until at least the end of the year. The two WIC offices that closed are the Springdale office at 830...
15-year-old girl foster girl missing from Lower Burrell found
A teenager who was reported missing from Lower Burrell since Tuesday night has been found, according to police. Joslyn Rankin, 15, was found around 1 p.m. Thursday at a friend’s residence in Pittsburgh’s Homewood neighborhood, Lower Burrell Detective Brandon Nedley said. Nedley said Rankin’s friend called Allegheny County Children, Youth...
Allegheny County temporarily closes WIC offices in Springdale, Mt. Oliver
The Allegheny County Health Department has closed two Women, Infants, and Children offices without explanation until at least the end of the year. The Health Department did not provide specifics Wednesday to the Tribune-Review, on its website or in a letter to program participants on why it closed the offices....
Rabid cat found in Baldwin
A feral cat found in Baldwin has tested positive for rabies, according to the Allegheny County Health Department. It is the 23rd rabid animal reported in the county so far this year. The cat was discovered near the intersection of Campbell and Fidelity drives. It was brought to a state...
Son of WTAE-TV anchor Mike Clark dies in Colorado hiking accident
The son of a Pittsburgh television news anchor died in a hiking accident in Colorado over the weekend. Matthew J. Clark, 26, of Denver, is the son of WTAE-TV evening anchor Mike Clark. The television station shared their sympathies about the accident Monday afternoon. According to WTAE, Matthew Clark was...
Kiski Area High School marching band wins regional band competition
Members of the Kiski Area High School Marching Band are once again regional champions. For the second consecutive year, the band placed first in the annual Music for All’s Bands of America Central Ohio Regional Championship. This year’s competition took place Saturday at Fortress Obetz in Obetz, Ohio. “To say...
Police: Homeowners stop would-be burglar, hold him at gunpoint
A Harrison couple didn’t wait for township police to arrive to deal with an attempted burglary at their home Saturday night, according to a criminal complaint. Police said one of the homeowners held the suspect at gunpoint until officers arrived. Casey Hill, 30, of Buffalo Township, is charged with burglary,...
2 winning lottery tickets sold in Pittsburgh
Two winning lottery tickets for two separate games were sold at two Pittsburgh businesses. On Friday, Faber Coe & Gregg at 500 Grant St. in Downtown Pittsburgh sold a Chili Pepper Payout ticket worth $114,690. On Sept. 17, a Cash 5 ticket worth $62,500 was sold at the Quick Stop...
Big-box stores take law into their own hands in fight against shoplifting
It wasn’t the first time Tyler Shuey saw this. The Walmart asset protection associate watched as a woman on multiple days around a year ago underrang merchandise at self-checkout registers at the Unity store. The woman hid mints and gum under more expensive merchandise like meat, clothing and frozen food....
