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Jeff Himler | TribLive
A large pine tree, felled in an early morning tornado, can be seen blocking a section of Berkley Road in Ligonier Township.

The following is a new feature from TribLive: A weekly news quiz:

1. On Wednesday, an EF-1 tornado shook the Ligonier area in Westmoreland County and created considerable damage. According to the National Weather Service, what were the peak speeds of the wind?

A/ 80 mph

B/ 90 mph

C/ 100 mph

D/ 110 mph

2. Pittsburgh police officers have taken part of a martial art training for the past two years. Which is it?

A/ Judo

B/ Tai Chi

C/ Karate

D/ Jiu-Jitsu

3. This week, a $2.6 million jackpot-winning lottery ticket was sold at a local supermarket. Where is it located?

A/ Monroeville

B/ Murrysville

C/ West Mifflin

D/ Wilkinsburg

4. A popular burger chain announced this week it is opening its first franchise this month in Pittsburgh. Which is it?

A/ White Castle

B/ Culver’s

C/ Shake Shack

D/ Rally’s

5/ Paul Skenes, the Pirates’ No. 1 draft pick from 2023, is scheduled to make his first start on Saturday. The right-handed pitcher was selected out of LSU, but he began his college career at a different school. Which was it?

A/ Air Force

B/ Citadel

C/ Colorado State

D/ Creighton


Answers:

1/ C

2/ D

3/ B

4/ C

5/ A

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