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Sinkhole forces closure of Greensburg alley
A section of a Greensburg alley was closed Thursday after part of the road started sinking into an old street basement access to a building, according to public works director Tom Bell. Part of John D. Reese Way, between Tunnel Way and Otterman Street, was blocked off and a metal...
WPIAL Profiles: Serra Catholic 2025 Safety D’Angelo Stewart
Sophomore stats: 58 tackles | 31 solo | 12 TFLs | 3 PBUs | 2 sacks | 4 FR | 1 FF. Other sports: WPIAL championship track and field qualifier. Favorite hobby outside of football? Cooking, listening to music and watching film. Favorite type of song, music or artist to...
Crews fight row house fire in Johnstown, police to investigate cause
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — Crews are currently fighting a fire along Franklin Street in the City of Johnstown. WTAJ has learned that the fire broke out at a row house along the 600 block of Franklin Street shortly before 12 p.m. The row house contained three locations and all were affected by the fire. Crews […]
8 plays that had Steelers Nation believing in Kenny Pickett
This week’s usual Plays of the Year column is replaced with something different as we round the corner to Steelers training camp opening next week at Saint Vincent’s College in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. The vibe outside of Chuck Noll Field will also be different, as the Steelers come to...
Trump assassination attempt: Shooter had photos of Trump, Biden, other US officials on his phone
The 20-year-old Pennsylvania man who tried to assassinate Donald Trump had photos on his phone of the former Republican president, President Joe Biden and other officials, including Attorney General Merrick Garland and FBI Director Chris Wray, according to two people familiar with the matter. Investigators searching Thomas Matthew Crooks' devices...
The Stroller, July 19, 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. Car cruise to raise funds for Leechburg Public Library. Leechburg...
Hempfield motorcycle crash sends 1 to Monroeville trauma center
One person was taken to Forbes Hospital in Monroeville following a motorcycle crash Friday night in Hempfield. Spokesman Shawn Penzera said the patient was in stable condition during the transport by Mutual Aid Ambulance Service. The crash was reported at about 9:15 p.m. at Walton Tea Room Road and Everglade...
Carney: Pre-Training Camp 53-Man Roster Prediction
In a little under a week, the Pittsburgh Steelers will be back on Chuck Noll Field at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe to work through another edition of training camp in the rolling hills of Latrobe. There, the Steelers’ roster will really start to take shape. After having a 90-man roster all offseason, the Steelers will work towards figuring out the best 53-man roster to take into the season.
Locals who helped put Americans on the moon
Saturday, July 20, is the 55th anniversary of the U.S. landing of men on the moon by NASA, for the first time ever — with the landing of Apollo 11 on July 20, 1969. Three men with ties to the small western Pennsylvania town of Latrobe were instrumental in the successful accomplishment of this historic feat. During the ensuing 55 years no other nation has been able to duplicate this incredible accomplishment.
Player Previews in 100 Days – Day 66: Christian Johns-Wallace, North Penn HS
Coaches comment: Christian is a two year starter and an absolutely gamer! He extremely physically with great natural football instincts. Follow EasternPAFootball.com on Twitter @EPAFootball.
WESTSYLVANIA: In praise of crazy cat ladies
This column is about cats – and the people who are crazy about them. Since my wife and I married more than a decade ago, I’ve been learning a lot about both cats and those who are crazy about them. Today, we have seven indoor cats and feed three outdoor strays on a daily basis.
Oakmont Grassroots Values
These are the values that define the Oakmont Grassroots Organization and guide our actions with respect to Oakmont governance:. Fiduciary Duty and the Best Interests of Oakmont: Under California law, the principal responsibility of each Oakmont Village Association (OVA) Director is their fiduciary duty to act in the best interests of Oakmont as they supervise OVA operations and maintenance. OGO members fully support adherence to this duty.
Donna "Nina" (McBride) Parkins Vavrek
On July 19, 2024, McKeesport bid farewell to a beloved member of its community, Donna G. "Nina" (McBride) Parkins Vavrek. Born on December 24, 1948, Donna was the daughter of Daddy Bob and Hannah McBride. Throughout her 75 years of life, Donna truly embodied the spirit of love and compassion.
8 Jethawks named to District 31 All Eastern Division Team
Eight members of the Latrobe Jethawks were named to the American Legion Baseball District 31 All Eastern Division Team. For pitchers, Jack Stynchula (No. 5), Tyler Smith (No. 6), Cole Short (No. 12) and Haden Sierocky (No. 14) made the All Eastern list.
Meat Links top Owls in 5-4 extra-innings thriller
The second-seeded Bardine’s Meat Links needed extra innings Friday, July 19, to shake off the St. Joe’s Club Owls (No. 3 seed) by a 5-4 score in the Latrobe-Derry Area Teener League baseball playoffs. Bardine’s now advances to the championship series against the fourth-seeded Frontier Club Wagoneers.
Unity Church pastor Gillette established mission church in Latrobe
Another pastor who made a profound impact on the Latrobe area community was the Rev. Noah Halleck Gillette, who occupied the pulpit at Unity Presbyterian Church during the mid-1800s. “The really neat part about (Gillette’s) story is, first of all, how he ended up here in the first place because...
Alleged Attempted Kidnapping Reported in White Township
WHITE TWP., Pa. (EYT) — Indiana-based State Police Troopers were called to a residence on Ryan Road in White Township, Indiana County, on Friday for the report of an alleged kidnapping. According to PSP Indiana, the incident occurred around 7:30 p.m. on Friday, July 19. Police say a juvenile...
Latrobe native helped NASA reach the moon
(EDITOR’S NOTE: Jim Suda was born Feb. 22, 1939, in Dorothy Patch, just south of Latrobe on Route 981. From age 3 to 21, he lived in First Ward at 339 Miller St., with his father Frank, mother Caroline and sister Carolyn, who married Gerry Klimchock. Jim attended Latrobe public schools for grades 1 through 12, graduating in 1956. He was a “dayhop” student at St. Vincent College, graduating in 1960 with a B.S. in management. He met his wife Mimzy at his first job with the U.S. Air Force. Jim and his wife have a daughter, Kelly, who is a 1982 graduate of Greater Latrobe High School. This story was first published in the July 13, 2019 ,edition of the Bulletin.)
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