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5 things to know about updated covid-19 booster shots
Two weeks after the federal government signed off on covid-19 booster shots targeting the most dominant strains of the virus, clinics and health care providers in Southwestern Pennsylvania have begun offering the shots to eligible recipients. The newly authorized bivalent vaccines are updated boosters that specifically target the BA.4 and...
Washington County couple charged with providing liquor to minors
A Washington County couple is charged with endangering the welfare of four juveniles by providing them alcohol and allowing them to play with a handgun. California Borough police filed charges against Jeremy Jackson, 44, and Trisha Jackson, 40, after responding to their Pennsylvania Avenue home Saturday, based on a complaint...
Labor Relations Board issues complaint of Starbucks intimidating workers who unionized
The National Labor Relations Board has issued an unfair labor practices complaint against Starbucks and its treatment of workers who unionized at four Pittsburgh stores. The stores are located in Market Square, Oakland, East Liberty and Bloomfield. The baristas are represented by Workers United, an affiliate of the SEIU. In...
PennDOT sets job fairs for Westmoreland, 3 neighboring counties
PennDOT has scheduled four career fairs as it looks to hire winter maintenance workers in as many counties and to fill permanent commercial driver’s license operator and maintenance positions in Westmoreland and Washington counties. Each fair is slated for 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the respective county’s PennDOT maintenance...
Week in pictures: Sept. 5-11
A selection of the most compelling images from Tribune-Review photographers from around the region during the week of Sept. 5-11....
Flight 93 memorial attendees aim to foster knowledge in future generations
Connie Hasenei stood strong under the dark, gray clouds covering Somerset County Sunday morning, her message ringing clear: Keep the memory of Sept. 11, 2001, alive. Hasenei, speaking to a crowd gathered on a rain-soaked field at the Flight 93 National Memorial to honor the 21st anniversary of the terrorist...
Pitt looks to recruit Southwestern Pa. families for childhood cancer study
Several thousand parents across eight Southwestern Pennsylvania counties are being asked to participate in a University of Pittsburgh study examining a possible link between fracking — or other environmental risk factors — and childhood cancer. Researchers from Pitt’s Graduate School of Public Health are hoping for a response from more...
Local retailers concerned about 2022 Christmas tree stock
The fall football season is barely underway and the holiday season is still just a twinkle in Santa’s eye, but for Christmas tree growers and sellers of cut trees, it’s crunch time. And things aren’t looking so great. For someone like Lou Biesuz of Export, who operates an annual Christmas...
Vandals damage historic camp at Laurel Hill State Park, ‘persons of interest’ sought
Vandals caused extensive damage last month at an historic camp at Somerset County’s Laurel Hill State Park, where officials are hoping to talk to a group of people who were seen at the site. The damage at Group Camp No. 5 was discovered and reported by the park maintenance staff...
Music, storytelling, Vietnam ‘wall,’ Walk of Fame featured at Indiana festival
Joe Grushecky and the Houserockers will headline the musical entertainment this weekend at the 10th annual Northern Appalachian Folk Festival in Indiana County. The Pittsburgh-based band will take to the festival stage at 8:30 p.m. Saturday, bringing to a close two days of free activities focused in the 500 block...
Court affirms custody award to Sean Parnell’s estranged wife
The state Superior Court on Thursday affirmed a lower court decision awarding primary physical custody of former Republican U.S. Senate candidate Sean Parnell’s three children to his estranged wife. The 33-page opinion written by Superior Court Judge Mary Jane Bowes was unanimous. She was joined in the opinion by Judges...
State police: 23 people hurt in 90 crashes in region over Labor Day weekend
State troopers in the region investigated 90 crashes during the Labor Day holiday weekend, including one fatality, according to statistics released this week. There were 23 people hurt and alcohol was a factor in seven of the crashes, according to data for Troops A and B which cover Westmoreland, Allegheny...
Cal U students step into new era as PennWest University
With all the change on campus, a couple of words stayed the same for fans heading to Adamson Stadium in California on Thursday. “Go Vulcans!” The university’s diplomas, logos and colors may be changing, and eventually the signage around campus will catch up, but the California Vulcans defeating the Fighting...
Coroner: Charleroi dirt bike rider killed in train collision in Washington County
A Charleroi man was killed Tuesday when the dirt bike he was riding was struck by a train in Charleroi. James Gaito, 36, was the sole person riding the bike, according to Washington County Coroner S. Timothy Warco. Gaito was not wearing a helmet when the collision occurred at about...
First lady Jill Biden to speak Sunday at Flight 93 memorial service
The public once again will be able to attend the annual Service of Remembrance at Flight 93 National Memorial in Somerset County. First lady Jill Biden will make her third visit in as many years to the site that honors 40 passengers and crew who were aboard United Flight 93...
Boil-water advisory in effect for 2 Beaver County communities
A water main break in Beaver Falls on Tuesday morning led authorities to issue a boil-water advisory for residents living in the city and neighboring Eastvale. The break resulted in a loss of water pressure, increasing the risk for water contamination. People were advised to boil their water before using...
Family Fun Ride added to Yough-N-Roll event along the Great Allegheny Passage
In an effort to encourage interest from the younger generation, a Family Fun Ride is being added to the Mon/Yough Trail Council’s annual Yough-N-Roll event along the Great Allegheny Passage. Volunteer event coordinator Ken Medved said the Sept. 17 ride will be 4 miles for families, and will include longer...
Labor leaders see growth in unionism
Labor leaders are trumpeting a resurgence in the interest to unionize that they say hasn’t been seen in decades while businesses grapple with a shrinking labor market and other pressures. “We’re seeing more organizing than in years,” said Paul Clark, a professor in Penn State’s School of Labor and Employment...
How will student loan relief impact the economy, higher education? Western Pa. professors weigh in
People are talking about the Biden administration’s student loan relief plan “as if these loans will magically disappear,” according to Antony Davies, economics professor at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh. The problem is, they won’t. On Aug. 24, the administration announced its plans to cancel up to $10,000 of student debt...
Child car seat safety check scheduled for Youngwood, Hyde Park
Six child car seat safety checks by Pennsylvania State Police, including events in Youngwood and Hyde Park later this month, will help motorists keep young passengers safe. Troopers who are certified as child passenger safety technicians will examine car seats and share guidance for proper installation and how to prevent...
Southwestern Pa. awarded $63M to boost robotics and AI industries in region
Southwestern Pennsylvania has secured a $62.7 million federal grant that local officials hope will boost the region’s robotics and artificial intelligence industries and allow small businesses to take advantage of that growth. The White House announced Thursday the newly formed Southwestern Pennsylvania New Economy Collaborative will receive its funding through...
Indiana County man pleads guilty in sex assault of minor
A Smicksburg man has pleaded guilty to charges related to the sexual assault of a minor. Michael Stiles, 54, is charged with statutory sexual assault as well as involuntary deviant sexual intercourse with and indecent assault and aggravated indecent assault of a child under 16 years old. The victim reported...
2 flown by medical helicopter after multi-vehicle crash in Fayette County
Two people were flown by medical helicopter for treatment at a trauma center as a result of a crash Thursday afternoon in Fayette County. The wreck involving four vehicles was reported shortly before 2:30 p.m. on Route 51, near Quaker Church Road in Perryopolis, according to a Fayette County 911...
Decline in gas prices continuing into Labor Day weekend, price tracking service says
Going into the Labor Day weekend, which many mark as the traditional end of summer, gasoline prices are expected to be the lowest since March 3 and 20% less than July 4, price tracking service GasBuddy said. According to GasBuddy, prices this holiday weekend will continue to fall slightly from...
Trib launches new eTrib digital replica edition
The Tribune-Review introduced a new digital edition Thursday. The eTrib is a daily digital replica of the printed newspaper. Subscribers can turn page by page through local and national news as well as sports and opinion, puzzles and comics. The new eTrib allows for easier navigation through stories and offers...
