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Historic Bells Mills Covered Bridge saved from fire in Westmoreland County
A call to the fire department likely saved the historic Bells Mills Covered Bridge, which connects South Huntingdon and Sewickley townships. Bill Dull, chief of Hutchinson Volunteer Fire Department, said the company was dispatched at about 7 a.m. to investigate reported smoke near the wooden bridge built in 1850 across...
Franklin Regional team selected as one of top 18 in country for NASA’s WEAR Challenge
A team of five Franklin Regional Middle School students, led by husband and wife teachers Arthur and Sarah Danny, were selected for phase two of NASA’s WEAR Challenge, in which students must design either a garment or helmet as radiation protection for astronauts on deep space missions. If the team...
Pandemic increases need for foster families for animal rescues in Western Pa.
A few weeks before the pandemic hit hard in March, Allie Christoforetti and her husband lost their dog. The Greensburg couple decided they weren’t ready to adopt a new dog but were ready to foster through Helping Heart and Healing Tails Animal Rescue, based in the Ligonier area. Christoforetti was...
Despite recent hot, dry weather, Western Pa. on pace for average rainfall
It may seem like Western Pennsylvania is experiencing extremely hot and dry weather conditions, but that’s largely because we have become used to higher-than-normal rainfalls. So far this year, the region is right on track for precipitation, according to the National Weather Service in Pittsburgh. “Since Jan. 1, we have...
It’s all fun and games as ‘Boxes of Joy’ distributed to children in Pittsburgh regionVideo
Bringing a little fun and some learning, too, the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh, Reading is FUNdamental (RIF) Pittsburgh and The Education Partnership teamed up to assemble and deliver “Boxes of Joy” this summer. The boxes contain more than $100 worth of items, including sketch books, colored paper, footballs, bug stamp...
Champion in Action grant awarded by Citizens Bank, Trib Total Media, Pittsburgh Cares
Computer Reach was recently named the 2020 Champion in Action for Western Pennsylvania in the environmental stewardship category by Citizens Bank, Trib Total Media and Pittsburgh Cares. The nonprofit focuses on eliminating the digital divide by making technology available to people in need while reducing e-waste. As a recipient of...
Pa. reports more than 1,000 new covid-19 cases for 1st time since May 10
For the first time since May 10, the Pennsylvania Department of Health on Friday reported more than 1,000 new cases of covid-19. There were 1,009 new cases and 32 new deaths from covid-19 reported Friday, bringing the totals to 93,876 cases and 6,880 deaths statewide. On May 10, there were...
35 new covid-19 cases reported in Westmoreland County
The Pennsylvania Department of Health on Friday reported 35 new covid-19 cases and no new deaths in Westmoreland County. The numbers bring the countywide case total to 952 and death total to 39. That includes 26 probable cases. Probable cases are “patients who have a positive serology test and either...
Allegheny, Westmoreland arts groups receive portion of $2.3 million pandemic grants
Hundreds of nonprofit arts organizations will receive $2.3 million in pandemic relief grants Gov. Tom Wolf announced this week . Out of the 309 recipients, 36 organizations will receive $50,000 each from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and 273 organizations will receive $1,930 from the Pennsylvania Council on...
Headed to the beach? Here is what’s up at spots popular with Western Pennsylvanians
Western Pennsylvania residents like to visit East Coast beaches every summer, and it seems that the coronavirus pandemic hasn’t stopped the trend. In fact, many beaches have reported more tourists than previous summers. Below is a list of what to expect at some of the beach vacation destinations popular with...
Westmoreland County sees 21 new covid-19 cases
The Pennsylvania Department of Health on Thursday reported 21 new covid-19 cases and no new deaths in Westmoreland County, bringing the countywide case total to 917 and death total to 39. That includes 27 probable cases. Probable cases are “patients who have a positive serology test and either covid-19 symptoms...
Pennsylvania reports 36 new covid-19 deaths
The Pennsylvania Department of Health reported 719 new cases and 36 new deaths from covid-19 on Thursday, bringing the totals to 92,867 cases and 6,848 deaths statewide. Allegheny County reported 158 new coronavirus cases Thursday and Philadelphia County reported 161 coronavirus cases, accounting for almost 45% of the state’s total...
Free milk giveaway in Greensburg helps Westmoreland County residents in needVideo
At the entrance of Robert F. Nicely Elementary School in Greensburg, John Chrisman waved a gallon of milk Wednesday morning to passing cars, attracting lots of attention. The American Dairy Association North East held its first event in Westmoreland County to help people in need, “especially for fresh, wholesome, nutrient-rich...
Covid-19 cases in 19- to 24-year-olds on the rise in Pa.
The Pennsylvania Department of Health reported 849 new cases and 25 new deaths from covid-19 on Wednesday, totaling 92,148 cases and 6,812 deaths statewide. Allegheny County reported 230 new coronavirus cases Wednesday and Philadelphia County reported 90 coronavirus cases Wednesday, accounting for almost 40% of the state’s total new cases....
33 new covid-19 cases reported in Westmoreland County
The Pennsylvania Department of Health on Wednesday reported 33 new covid-19 cases and no new deaths in Westmoreland County, bringing the countywide case total to 896 and death total to 39. That includes 27 probable cases. The department reported 35 new cases Tuesday, 27 new cases Monday, 27 new cases...
Pa. reports nearly 1,000 new covid-19 cases
Pennsylvania reported nearly 1,000 new cases of coronavirus on Tuesday, bringing the statewide total to 91,299. The state Department of Health reported 995 new cases and 33 new deaths from covid-19, totaling 6,787 deaths statewide. Allegheny County reported 204 new coronavirus cases Tuesday and Philadelphia County reported 288 coronavirus cases...
1st new covid-19 death since May reported in Westmoreland County
Westmoreland County reported its first new coronavirus death since May on Tuesday, bringing the death total to 39. According to the county coroner’s office, the deceased was 78-year-old white male. The Pennsylvania Department of Health on Tuesday reported 35 new covid-19 cases in Westmoreland, bringing the countywide case total to...
27 new covid-19 cases reported in Westmoreland County
The Pennsylvania Department of Health on Monday reported 27 new covid-19 cases and no additional deaths in Westmoreland County. This brings the countywide case total to 828 and death total to 38. Of the total cases, 801 are confirmed and 27 are probable. The department reported 27 new cases Sunday,...
With 450 new coronavirus cases, Pa. eclipses 90,000 in all
Pennsylvania reported 450 new cases of coronavirus on Monday, pushing the statewide total past 90,000. The state Department of Health reported one new death from covid-19. Allegheny County reported 218 new coronavirus cases Monday, accounting for about half of the state’s total new cases. The statewide totals are now at...
Westmoreland County sees 5th double-digit spike in covid-19 cases in 6 days
For the fifth time in six days, Westmoreland County’s new coronavirus case count is in the double digits. The Pennsylvania Department of Health reported 33 new covid-19 cases and no additional deaths in Westmoreland County on Friday. This brings the case total to 744 and death total to 38 in...
Pa. reports 34 new covid-19 deaths, 667 new cases
There were 34 new covid-19 deaths and 667 new cases reported in the state by the Pennsylvania Department of Health on Friday. Out of the 667 cases, 177 are from Allegheny County. The statewide total is now 88,741 cases and 6,746 deaths, with 634 patients considered probable cases. Pa. coronavirus...
Idlewild & SoakZone set to reopen July 11
While Kennywood and Sandcastle park officials postponed reopenings due to the rise in positive coronavirus cases in Allegheny County, Idlewild & SoakZone in Ligonier Township will open its gates to the general public as scheduled on July 11. Jeff Croushore, director of marketing at Idlewild and SoakZone, said the park’s...
Westmoreland has another double-digit spike in coronavirus cases, commissioners issue warning
For the fourth time in five days, Westmoreland County experienced a double-digit increase in the number of new coronavirus cases, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health, and officials say if the numbers continue to rise, the county risks additional restrictions. “We cannot stress the importance of being safe this...
Pa. reports 832 new covid-19 cases, tells residents to quarantine if visiting these 15 states
As Pennsylvania registered 832 additional covid-19 cases, state officials are telling residents to quarantine for 14 days if they are returning from recent pandemic hot spots such as Texas and Florida. There were 25 new covid-19 deaths and 832 new cases reported in the state by the Pennsylvania Department of...
2020 Mt. Pleasant Glass & Ethnic Festival canceled
Usually drawing crowds of more than 45,000 people, the 33rd annual Mt. Pleasant Glass & Ethnic Festival that was to be held the last full weekend of September is now canceled, the festival committee announced Thursday. Jerry Lucia, co-chairman of the festival, said the committee waited to see what other...
