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Rebecca Calisti Tyburski announces run for Penn Township district judge seat
Westmoreland County Assistant District Attorney Rebecca Calisti Tyburski announced she plans to run for the soon-to-be vacated district justice seat in Penn Township. Tyburski, 44, lives in the township and has served as a county prosecutor since 2002, specializing in sexual and child abuse cases. “I want to continue with...
Penn-Trafford-area criminal charges filed, Jan. 28, 2021
The following charges are filed with Penn Township District Judge Helen Kistler. All persons charged have the right to a preliminary hearing and are innocent until proven guilty or pleading guilty before a judge in the Westmoreland County Court of Common Pleas. • James S. Kaylor Jr., 28, of McKeesport,...
Western Pa. schools receive grants to improve cafeterias
Eight local school districts are among those awarded more than $875,000 in grant money to help upgrade food service equipment in their cafeterias. In all, 59 elementary, middle and high schools will benefit from the funds, awarded to schools participating in the National School Lunch Program, a federally assisted meal...
Penn-Trafford’s Warrior Stadium reopens following closure
Almost a week after Penn-Trafford closed its stadium to the public, the facility has reopened. According to a release from the district, Warrior Stadium reopened Wednesday after being shuttered due to recent incidents in which visitors took snow shovels to the field, which can potentially damage the turf by ripping...
Penn Township man sentenced to probation for role in fatal North Huntingdon crash
A Penn Township man will serve two years on probation for his role in a fatal crash last year on Route 30. Chad Gregorini, 45, pleaded guilty Wednesday to one misdemeanor count of reckless endangerment and two summary traffic citations in connection with the Jan. 21, 2020, crash that resulted...
Westmoreland pension fund hits record value of more than $500M
Westmoreland County’s pension fund exceeded $500 million for the first time, officials announced Wednesday. The fund, which pays benefits to more than 1,300 retired county workers, was valued at $521 million at the end of December, finishing a roller coaster year that saw the account lose about $68 million through...
Mt. Lebanon native Mark Cuban gives business advice to Penn-Trafford students
Students at Penn-Trafford High School got a little celebrity business advice this week thanks to a video chat visit with Mark Cuban. The Mt. Lebanon native, Dallas Mavericks owner and “Shark Tank” investor met virtually with students Tuesday in the school’s administration and management class. “It’s the chatter of the...
Excela planning for vaccine distribution when supplies become available
Excela Health plans to open coronavirus vaccination appointments to community members meeting the state’s guidelines when the health system has enough vaccine to go around. But not just yet. Dr. Carol Fox, the system’s chief medical officer, said health care workers at Excela’s three hospitals and other independent community providers...
Penn-Trafford, Jeannette region sees 44 new covid cases
The Penn-Trafford-Jeannette area had 44 confirmed new covid cases in the last week, continuing a downward trend after the holiday surge, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health. Since the pandemic began in March, the six ZIP codes covering most of the three communities have seen a total of 1,593...
No. 1 North Allegheny doesn’t flinch at Penn-Trafford
First place goes to North Allegheny — for now. Penn-Trafford will get another shot at the revered Tigers later this season, but the Lady Warriors will be looking for a better start to the second half than the one they encountered Monday night in a hype-filled home game. Top-ranked North...
Penn-Trafford’s Warrior Stadium temporarily closed due to unauthorized snow shovelers
Warrior Stadium at Penn-Trafford High School is temporarily closed to the public due to recent incidents in which visitors took snow shovels to the field, potentially damaging the turf, according to Athletic Director Kerry Hetrick. “We’ve never had an issue like this before,” he said. It’s unclear who attempted to...
What to watch in WPIAL sports Jan. 25, 2021: Unbeaten 6A girls basketball teams to square off
Since coming to North Allegheny six years ago, Spencer Stefko has turned the Tigers girls basketball program into the dominant force in Class 6A. They are the defending WPIAL champions and have won three of the last four district crowns. The only thing standing between them and a four-peat was...
Penn-Trafford rifle team continues growing, finding success
The Penn-Trafford co-ed rifle team has come a long way in a short time. The program was started in 2015, and by 2020 the Warriors had developed into one of the WPIAL’s top teams. They placed third in the WPIAL last winter and qualified for the state competition, where they...
Eastern area real estate transactions for the week of Jan. 24
Churchill Recro Homes LLC sold property at 3255 Nottingham Drive to Jalila Jefferson and Torey Bullock for $378,000. Edgewood Dogmatix LLC sold property at 133 Dewey St. to Ashutosh Nanda for $637,400. Forest Hills Estate of Aaron Evans sold property at 407 Avenue D to Boss Beech 1984 LLC for...
Charges filed in Penn-Trafford area, week of Jan. 18
Charges filed with Penn Township District Judge Helen Kistler. All persons charged have the right to a preliminary hearing and are innocent until proven guilty or pleading guilty before a judge in the Westmoreland County Court of Common Pleas. • Michael D. McNeely, 48, of Pittsburgh, by Penn Township police...
Water rates unchanged in new Westmoreland municipal authority budget
Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County water rates will remain unchanged for the third straight year under a 2021-2022 operating budget approved Wednesday. Authority board members unanimously voted to adopt the nearly $104 million budget that allocates about $7.3 million for routine capital improvement projects and maintenance of the water and...
Patient at Penn Township nursing home charged with sexual assault
Police this week charged a 68-year-old patient at a Penn Township personal care home with sexually assaulting another patient. Daniel Gross is charged with indecent assault in connection with the Dec. 30 incident at Golden Heights Personal Care Home along Route 130. A nurse’s aide completing patient room checks before...
Penn Township police charge man with transmitting obscene photos of ex-girlfriend
Penn Township police this week charged a McKeesport man with posting partially nude photographs of woman on social media. Det. Brad Buchsbaum charged Shawn Himich Jr., 24, with 12 counts each of dissemination of intimate materials and illegally transmitting obscene and sexual materials. Buchsbaum said in court documents the woman,...
Fleming feels it from 3-point range as Norwin beats Penn-Trafford
Where’s Waldo? That’s the question Penn-Trafford was asking as Michael Fleming worked his way around the 3-point line, popping out for long-range shots and making the Warriors pay. Fleming, nicknamed “Waldo,” was feeling it from his first touch Tuesday night, so the Norwin junior guard’s teammates kept kicking the ball...
Penn-Trafford/Jeannette area logs 63 new covid cases
The Penn-Trafford-Jeannette area had 63 confirmed new covid cases in the last six days, a slight dip from the week prior, according to data from the Pennsylvania Department of Health. Since the pandemic began in March, the six ZIP codes covering most of the three communities have seen a total...
Freshman Pepple leads Penn-Trafford girls past rival NorwinVideo
When rival teams such as Penn-Trafford and Norwin get together, the simplest things can seem challenging. Cross-court passes, press-breaking plays and even the easiest-looking layups are contested. “It’s 32 minutes of grind,” Penn-Trafford coach John Giannikas said. Penn-Trafford freshman guard Olivia Pepple did not seem to have much trouble with...
McCullough Elementary School latest in string of Penn-Trafford covid shutdowns
McCullough Elementary School in Penn-Trafford School District was closed Monday due to two positive coronavirus cases, the latest in a string of short-term shutdowns in a district that has seen 113 total covid cases since the start of the school year. One student and one staff member tested positive in...
What to watch in WPIAL sports Jan. 18, 2021: Chartiers Valley girls chasing history
History could be made Monday night as the Chartiers Valley girls basketball team tries to set the PIAA record for most consecutive victories. But it won’t be easy. The Colts are 3-0 in Section 1-5A, 5-0 overall as they prepare to host a South Fayette team that is 1-0 in...
Penn-Trafford hockey set to return after long layoff
It’s been more than a month since the Penn-Trafford hockey team played a game, but the Warriors (4-1) were scheduled to be back on this ice this week against Franklin Regional. The Warriors’ last contest was a 6-5 victory against section rival Latrobe on Dec. 1. They have won three...
Eastern area real estate transactions for the week of Jan. 17
Churchill Donald Chapman sold property at 2512 Hollywood Drive to David Miguel Molina and Dorothy Lynn Knight for $191,000. Matthew Nichols sold property at 2 Stevens Lane to David Ecker for $270,000. Gladiator Arms Assoc. sold property at 405 Woodland Hills Drive to Michelle Gaydos trustee for $153,900. Export John...
