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44 new covid cases reported in Penn-Trafford area between March 31-April 5, 2021
Forty-four new covid cases were reported in the Penn-Trafford-Jeannette area between March 31 and April 5, according to data from the Pennsylvania Department of Health. Since the pandemic began, the six ZIP codes covering most of the three communities have seen a total of 1,878 confirmed cases. As of April...
Emma Little slugs Penn-Trafford past NorwinVideo
Emma Little did not spend Easter Sunday afternoon eating candy. She was too busy working on her softball swing. “I made a complete change,” the Penn-Trafford senior catcher said. “Me and my dad came to the field, and I changed my whole swing, stance-wise. It was something I needed to...
North Catholic takes over Class AA top spot in latest WPIAL coaches boys volleyball rankings
The Western Pennsylvania Volleyball Coaches Association released its Week 2 boys volleyball rankings Monday morning, and there is a change at the top in Class AA. North Catholic, No. 3 in last week’s top 10 poll, has taken over the No. 1 position, unseating Seton LaSalle. The teams went head-to-head...
Eastern area real estate transactions for the week of April 4, 2021
Chalfant Mario Pettica sold property at 224 Lynnwood Ave. to Nedsem Investments LLC for $40,000. Churchill Erika Ahlstrand sold property at 26 Barton Drive to Michelle Zentis for $155,000. Ron Lesko sold property at 3769 Greensburg Pike to Block Chain Luxury LLC for $64,000. David Indorato sold property at 3715...
Intrigue surrounds 2021 PIHL Penguins Cup playoffs
After the 2020 playoffs were suspended and eventually canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic, the PIHL is ready to crown Penguins Cup champions once again. The 2021 version of the playoffs are set to get underway with quarterfinal games in each classification scheduled for Monday. There’s intrigue in each class....
Mt. Pleasant gets past Penn-Trafford in early-season softball showdownVideo
Having played three games coming into Saturday’s nonsection showdown against Penn-Trafford, a team that finally was playing its long-awaited season opener, Mt. Pleasant had somewhat of an advantage. “An advantage, or a disadvantage?” Mt. Pleasant coach Chris Brunson pondered before the game. “You never know how that’s going to go.”...
Tribune-Review Westmoreland Girls Basketball Player of the Year: Latrobe’s Anna Rafferty
Tribune-Review Westmoreland Girls Basketball Player of the Year Anna Rafferty, Latrobe 6-2, Jr., C With defenders closing in all around her — and looking up at her in the process — Anna Rafferty calmly paused and made moves to the basket. Time and again, the junior center from Latrobe seemed...
Tribune-Review Westmoreland Boys Basketball Player of the Year: GCC’s Brevan Williams
Tribune-Review Westmoreland Boys Basketball Player of the Year Brevan Williams, Greensburg Central Catholic 6-3, Jr., G/F Nobody saw the type of season Brevan Williams had in store — not even Brevan Williams. The junior at Greensburg Central Catholic exploded onto the scene, both on a local and WPIAL-wide scope, as...
Irwin-North Huntingdon-Trafford-Murrysville team wins softball championship
A group of men from the Irwin-North Huntingdon-Trafford-Murrysville areas who qualify for senior citizen status still play softball well enough to capture a world championship in a winter tournament in Florida. The HC Global Men’s 60 AA softball team took the International Senior Softball Association’s World Championship held in late...
Penn Township girl spreading joy in memory of her uncleVideo
A Penn Township teenager honored the memory of her late uncle, who died of covid last year, by spreading joy to the health care workers at UPMC East hospital in Monroeville and a kidney dialysis center in Hempfield. Jessica Landi, 15, of Harrison City was joined by her mother, Sharon...
Recreation director always looking for more ways for Penn-Trafford area to have fun
Editor’s note: Neighbor Spotlight is a monthly feature that aims to let our readers learn more about the people in their communities who are working to make them a better place, who have interesting stories to tell or who the community feels deserve “15 minutes of fame.” If you would...
91 new covid cases reported in Penn-Trafford area between March 9-31, 2021
Ninety-one new covid cases were reported in the Penn-Trafford-Jeannette area between March 9 and March 31, according to data from the Pennsylvania Department of Health. Since the pandemic began, the six ZIP codes covering most of the three communities have seen a total of 1,834 confirmed cases. As of March...
Rising lumber prices a pain in the pocketbook, push new house prices up $24,000
In 40 years of building homes in Westmoreland, Allegheny and southern Butler counties, Ray Snoznik, owner of R.A. Snoznik Construction Inc. of Murrysville, never has seen such a jump in lumber prices in one year. “It’s up 188% from last year. We’re trying to adjust (to the price hike), but...
Eastern area real estate transactions for the week of March 28, 2021
Chalfant John Tougher sold property at 243 Greenfield Ave. to Slimcan Akyuz for $145,000. Churchill Patricia McKee sold property at 47 Churchill Road to Gary William and Barbara Phillips Gardiner for $232,500. Estate of Gernard Lapietra sold property at 2340 Greensburg Pike to Thing Of Ours Limited for $75,000. Delmont...
Penn-Trafford notebook: Warriors tennis off to quick start
The Penn-Trafford boys tennis team is off to a 4-0 start with victories against Hampton, Thomas Jefferson, Latrobe and Kiski Area. The Latrobe and Kiski Area matches were both 4-1 section wins. Alex Turowski (3-0) is unbeaten in singles action while Ryan Litzinger (4-0) is undefeated in doubles. Brian Lee...
With solid core returning, Penn-Trafford volleyball has talent to contend
Following last season’s cancellation, the Penn-Trafford volleyball team is anxious to get back on the court. After all, the Warriors had a streak of 12 straight appearances in the WPIAL Class AAA playoffs interrupted, including the 2016 championship. Penn-Trafford begins the season ranked fifth in the WPIAL coaches poll. “This...
‘Pittsburgh On Your Plate’: Manor woman’s cookbook draws on local culinary influencesVideo
Joanne Niehl’s first cookbook, self-published for a family reunion, drew almost exclusively on recipes from her family. It also got her reminiscing about the memories behind the meals. “We called it ‘Down the House,’ because, when we were growing up, we’d always head to the family house in Braddock on...
Penn Township soldier, other veterans to be recognized for heroism at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial
A Penn Township soldier who was awarded the Silver Star posthumously for his heroic actions to save fellow soldiers 51 years ago in the Vietnam War officially will join a hall of heroes Sunday in Pittsburgh. Army Spc. 4 Larry L. Hohman of Paintertown will be inducted into the Hall...
Excela Health creates vaccine registry
Excela Health established a registry for anyone who wants to get the coronavirus vaccine. Those who register will receive a notification when an appointment is available to them as health system officials said they were assured they could expect consistent distributions of the vaccine in the coming weeks. Chief Medical...
After 2 more covid cases, Penn-Trafford extends high school closure through March 31
After two additional covid-19 cases were reported — making a total of a dozen cases in 15 days — Penn-Trafford officials have extended the closure of Penn-Trafford High School through March 31, Superintendent Matt Harris said in a letter. The district originally planned to close Friday, through the weekend, and...
Covid cases force Penn-Trafford High School closure on Friday
After being notified of its 10th positive covid-19 case in the past 14 days, Penn-Trafford High School will be closed Friday through the weekend, reopening Monday, March 29. During that time there will be no extracurricular activities for students, district officials said in a Thursday letter to district families. State...
Bushy Run Battlefield Museum to reopen April 30
The Bushy Run Battlefield Museum in Penn Township will be able to reopen on April 30, the first time since the Wolf administration shut down state-owned facilities a year ago in its efforts to stem the spread of coronavirus. The museum at the site of the August 1763 battle that...
2021 WPIAL Class 5A softball preseason breakdown
After a year away from the diamond, softball players from across Western Pennsylvania are itching to get back in the field of play. With the 2021 season moving forward as planned, WPIAL teams will get the chance to do just that. Several perennial powers will look to regain their place...
2021 WPIAL Class 5A baseball preseason breakdown
WPIAL baseball players have been waiting nearly two seasons to get back on the field of play after the coronavirus pandemic forced officials to cancel the entire 2020 campaign. With the 2021 season moving forward, district players are eager to showcase their skills and lead their teams to the postseason....
This week’s Giant Eagle Heinz Field vaccination clinics are full
As of Tuesday afternoon, Giant Eagle’s mass vaccination clinics at Heinz Field on Thursday and Friday are full. Giant Eagle spokesperson Dick Roberts said that while additional clinics will take place, he cannot comment on how many more there will be. Appointments are required. Only those eligible under Pennsylvania’s Phase...
