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Shots fired near Woodland Hills-Penn Hills high school football game
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Shots were fired near the Woodland Hills and Penn Hills high school football game in Turtle Creek at The Wolvarena on Friday night.Turtle Creek Mayor Adam Forgie said the shots were fired at a pharmacy down the street and heard by the crowd at The Wolvarena, the home stadium for Woodland Hills High School. That is when chaos ensued, as spectators began running for the exits."It did cause the students to freak out, and rightfully so, when they heard the shots," the mayor told KDKA-TV. "And more or less what I understand, it was a stampede of...
Leechburg Area School Board decides against lawsuit against Westmoreland County
Aug. 28—The Leechburg Area School Board will not be following through with a promised lawsuit against Westmoreland County after being presented with a possible solution to tax rate issues by Westmoreland County assessors. "The board is still considering all of its legal options," said Ashley Coudriet, school board president. "Currently, Westmoreland County has provided additional information ...
Plum considering policy on memorials following pleas from grieving mother
A Plum mother still grieving the death of her son two years ago says a proposed school district policy on memorials is not perfect, but it’s a start. “I do think they are trying,” Jennifer Martinez said. Martinez called for the district to develop a policy after finding...
Fall festival coming to Winfield Township
The St. Francis of Assisi Parish Fall Festival will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 8 at St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, 315 Stoney Hollow Road, Cabot. Ham or chicken dinners will be available for dine-in or takeout. The dinners, which are $15 for adults and $6 for children 11 and younger, include sides, beverage and a dessert.
Superheros rappel down Penn State Health Children’s Hospital, Aug. 29, 2024
Captain America, Superman and Spiderman rappel down the side of Penn State Health Children’s Hospital Thursday to the cheers of patients, families and onlookers. It was the eighth annual super visit from Captain America, Spiderman and Superman to the Children’s Hospital. Aug. 28, 2024. Joe Hermitt | jhermitt@pennlive.comGet Photo.
Penn History Department launches political history concentration for undergraduate majors
Penn’s History Department is adding a new political history concentration, giving students the opportunity to explore the evolution of political institutions and state powers on a national and global scale. The concentration officially opened to all undergraduate history majors on Aug. 19. According to the department website, the program...
FEMA ponies up $524K for North Irwin fire truck
It’s taken five years of trying for North Irwin firefighters to be awarded a hefty federal grant — $524,000 — for a new fire engine. “They’re very difficult to get,” said fire Chief Glenn Geiger. Now, it’ll likely be another three years before they can...
Lower Burrell unveils pickleball courts at Veterans Central Park
Lower Burrell has caught the pickleball bug. Officials unveiled six new pickleball courts Wednesday at the old tennis courts of Veterans Central Park near City Hall. “For all ages, this is great — even from kids 5 to 95,” said Councilman Mike Stanoski, who oversees the city’s parks department. “This is a long time needed in our community. Surrounding communities can use it and bring their families.”
The Stroller, Aug. 30, 2024: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Publicize your non-profit’s community events, fundraisers and club meetings for free in The Stroller. Send information at least two weeks in advance to vndnews@triblive.com or The Stroller, 210 Wood St., Tarentum PA 15084. Please include a daytime telephone number. Hartwood Acres to host Allegheny County Music Festival. The 24th...
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