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Tribune-Review/Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Daily newspaper focusing on local interest topics for Pittsburgh, PA.
Articles from October 29, 2010
400 Will Lose Jobs at West Penn Allegheny
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Four hundred workers at West Penn Allegheny Health System will lose their jobs as part of an ongoing restructuring plan, the financially strapped hospital network said Friday. The layoffs will begin in January, when administrators begin a long-planned...
Audit: Pennsylvania Museums' Artifacts 'Likely Lost Forever'
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HARRISBURG -- Auditor General Jack Wagner and curators are battling over the number of artifacts -- including a musket from Gettysburg Battlefield, a Kentucky rifle and a likeness of Pennsylvania native Daniel Boone -- that are unaccounted for or missing...
Bar Owner Norma Fabec's Charm, Hard Work Kept Seats Filled
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For more than three generations, the former Fabec's Bar in Lawrenceville was known for its good food and pleasant atmosphere.Norma Fabec helped to make it so, said her daughter, Sandra Fabec of Penn Hills. "My mother had sparkling blue eyes, a vivacious...
Belle Vernon Excited to Be in Uncharted Waters
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Belle Vernon coach Christopher Stasicha had to be excused for being in a hurry to get to Fox Chapel last night.After all, it was the first time the Leopards ever had a chance to scout a semifinal opponent.Jordan Redfield scored the first three goals...
Bethel Park Teacher Talks Back to Square One
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A brief bargaining session Friday squashed any hope of a quick end to the teachers' strike in Bethel Park.Negotiators for the district and the Bethel Park Federation of Teachers met with a mediator, but union representatives walked away when the district...
Braddock Citizens, UPMC Spar in Court over Hospital Closure
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Nearly two dozen people packed a Downtown courtroom for a hearing yesterday and lambasted the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center over the closure of its Braddock hospital. "They're ripping the heart out of the community," Carmella Mullen of Braddock...
Cameras Go Hybrid with Point-Shoot and SLR
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You no longer have to sacrifice the performance of an SLR for the convenience of a point-and-shoot.Hybrid cameras offer most of the benefits of a full-fledged SLR. But they aren't much bigger than a point-and-shoot. At the heart of hybrid cameras are...
Can Pennsylvania's Next Governor Cut Legislature?
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HARRISBURG -- On the campaign trail, Pennsylvania's candidates for governor have proposed reforms, some more ambitious than others, but political experts say it's unrealistic to expect them to achieve much of what they outline -- especially changing...
Central Catholic Stuns Upper St. Clair
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In his 12 seasons, coach Claudio Morini's Central Catholic boys soccer team has never soared quite this high.On Thursday night in a WPIAL Class AAA quarterfinal at Moon, the No. 4 Vikings scored twice in a 19-second span during the 65th minute to snap...
Circus Aims for the 'Greatest (Magic) Show on Earth'
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With the addition of magic tricks, "Zing Zang Zoom" -- this year's production of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus - - is so zany and different that it doesn't even have a ringmaster, the circus says. Instead, it has a "zingmaster."That zingmaster...
City Council Stunned as Authority Spurns Retirement Fund Fix
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City Council members scrambled yesterday to find a way to avoid state takeover of the city's pensions after the Pittsburgh Parking Authority refused to consider buying a garage and lots with borrowed money that would bolster the retirement funds.The...
DA Asks Jury to Convict Mowry of First-Degree Murder in Ligonier
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Westmoreland County District Attorney John Peck this afternoon asked a jury to convict Anthony Mowry of first-degree murder for the 2008 slaying of Ligonier resident William McMichael Jones.In a 60-minute closing argument, Peck told jurors that Mowry...
Delmont to Lose Its Last Supermarket
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When Nancy Trabucco and her neighbors need something for their pantries, it will require a longer drive to find what they need.After the Shop 'n Save along Athena Drive closes its doors for good this fall, Delmont residents won't have a supermarket within...
Dems See Light as Pelosi Drops a Point in Nuisance Ranks
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WASHINGTON (Exaggerated Press) -- A surge in the nation's bedbug population has some Democrats convinced that a Republican takeover of the House can be avoided in Tuesday's election.The parasitic creatures vaulted over House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to become...
DEP Guidelines to Challenge Natural Gas Extractors
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Natural gas exploration and production companies will have a difficult time meeting new standards for limiting pollutants in wastewater dumped in the state's waterways, experts said yesterday."That's a real daunting challenge," John W. Ubinger Jr., senior...
Doctor Details Series of Loans to Downtown Hilton Hotel
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Dr. Kiran Patel said he made a series of loans to the former Pittsburgh Hilton as a financial crisis threatened to close the region's biggest hotel, while its mortgage holder "didn't discourage" him -- and now wants to seize the property. Patel, a Tampa...
Fayette County Approves Higher Wind Turbine Noise Limit
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By a 2-1 vote, Fayette County commissioners yesterday approved a zoning amendment that increases the maximum allowable noise generated by wind turbines.Commissioners Vincent Zapotosky and Vincent Vicites voted in favor of the amendment. It raises the...
Fire Destroys Two Homes in Millvale
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Chris Estep was half asleep when his roommate shook him out of bed and told him a fire had engulfed the house next door."It didn't set in until I got outside," said Estep, 27, of Millvale. "I was hoping it wouldn't hit the house -- and then it did. I'm...
Fishing Report from around the Region
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Anglers fishing Keystone Dam in Armstrong County were getting a few sublegal muskies and some decent channel catfish this week. Walleyes were scarce.Walleyes also have been hard to come by on the Allegheny River. Anglers have been getting some smallmouth...
Fun-Loving Quarterback Has Robert Morris Rolling
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Off to the best start for a Robert Morris quarterback in the football program's 17-year history, sophomore Jeff Sinclair left the locker room after practice Tuesday evening with an important task on his mind.No, it was nothing to do with Saturday's noon...
Gorman: For Stoudt, a 'Weird' Game to Watch
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There was a time when Zack Stoudt envisioned playing quarterback against Tino Sunseri at Heinz Field. It was just a question of which one would be playing for Pitt and which one for Louisville.Theirs is a story of trading places, as Stoudt committed...
Government Crafts Rules for For-Profit College Recruiters
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For-profit colleges will be barred from paying recruiters based on the number of students they sign up under rules approved yesterday by the federal government.The regulations are aimed at questionable practices, especially in recruiting and financial...
Greensburg Laurels & Lances
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On the "Watch List": Students' science illiteracy. High schoolers' scores on a statewide science test in Westmoreland, Fayette and Allegheny counties are abysmal, with an average pass rate of only 37 percent. Even some high schools that improved their...
Greensburg Neighbors Urged to Unite against Crime
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Greensburg's police chief told about 50 residents of the city's 5th Ward yesterday that the best way to reduce crime is for them to form partnerships with police and each other through neighborhood crime watches."What you can do as a neighborhood, collectively,...
'Gummy' Allshouse Rose above Birth Defect to Excel in Sports
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Corrine Raver Allshouse says her husband, "Gummy," was a "good guy" who was in love with sports. He told her he did not want flowers at his funeral; what he wanted most of all was for people to be nice to one another.Lewis D. "Gummy" Allshouse Jr., 82,...
Heinz Hitch Horses Donated to Army Likely to Get Deluxe Care
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The Army is discharging two former members of the Heinz Hitch, and officials at the world-renowned condiment company want to provide them a plush retirement."Heinz is committed to ensuring the health and well-being of the horses that have served our...
Jeannette Food Ministry Offers Low-Cost Options
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In these economic times, a little help with the family budget can go a long way, and Angel Food Ministries is working to assure that no family goes hungry by supplying food at low, affordable prices.Founded in 1994, Angel Food Ministries serves more...
Latrobe Couple Accused of Conning 81-Year-Old Woman
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An elderly, physically disabled Unity woman was duped into paying a Latrobe couple $8,100 for home repairs that were not completed, state police said.Sean Lewis Hurley, 26, of 23 E. Fourth Ave., Latrobe, is being held in the Westmoreland County Prison...
Laurels & Lances
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On the "Watch List": Despite attempting to bribe students and parents to stay in Pittsburgh Public Schools (aka, "The Pittsburgh Promise" scholarship program), enrollment continues to drop. It's down more than 3 percent since last fall. That's almost...
Louisville's Quarterback Much Improved
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Louisville quarterback Adam Froman's first Division I start came against Pitt, and he spent most of the night running for his life.The Panthers sacked Froman six times, matching their season high, while scoring 28 unanswered second-half points in a 35-10...
Make a Difference Day Brings out Best of Franklin Regional Students
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As toe-tapping tunes filled the dining room at Golden Living Nursing Home during a Steelers pep rally, residents clapped their hands and smiled. But their grins had little to do with the anticipation for Sunday's game -- it was because they were spending...
Marine's Collection Is Glimpse into Corps' Past
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Once a U.S. Marine, always a Marine. That's Ron Maxson's maxim, and he lives by it."The only former Marines are the ones in prison," is how Maxson puts it.Maxson, 68, of Hempfield, even owns a cap that states, "USMC never retired; always a Marine." The...
Mayor Invites California University President to Patrol
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If California University of Pennsylvania President Angelo Armenti is looking for something to do on a Friday night, Mayor Casey Durdines has a suggestion: Take a ride with him through the borough's downtown.Speaking at a continued meeting of council...
MH/MR Name Change Reflects Progressive Attitude
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In an effort to better reflect the services it provides, the Westmoreland County Mental Health and Mental Retardation Office has changed its name.Westmoreland County Commissioners voted yesterday to change the name of the office to Westmoreland County...
More Charges Filed in Greensburg BB Gun Robbery
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Additional charges were filed against two Monessen men who were among four people charged with robbing a Greensburg woman while a BB gun was held to her head.Brandon Allen Veschio, 26, of 1028 Reeves Ave. and Travis Lee Holmes, 26, of 420 Delaware St....
Mowry Trial: Testimony Contradicts Earlier Statements
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Anthony Mowry told his psychiatrist he did not engage in any sexual activity just before killing a 75-year-old Ligonier businessman, a Westmoreland County jury was told yesterday.Dr. Robert Wettstein, on the witness stand for a second day, testified...
Newborn's Parents Sue over Emergency Custody Action
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A Lawrence County agency took custody of a newborn based on the mother's hospital drug test without determining whether the infant was in any danger, according to a federal civil rights lawsuit filed yesterday by the baby's parents.Sara Rose, an attorney...
Newspaper Group Honors Scaife's Commitment to Journalism
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LANCASTER -- Tribune-Review publisher and philanthropist Dick Scaife was recognized last night for his "continuing commitment to the principles and purpose of newspapers" by the Pennsylvania Newspaper Association.Scaife, along with Philadelphia Tribune...
North Huntingdon Couple Remember Daughter with Foundation
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A local couple hopes to carry on their daughter's legacy of caring by helping organ recipients with their living expenses.North Huntingdon residents Janis and Brian West started the Sarah's Helping Hands for Organ Recipient Expenses Foundation, or SHORE,...
Norwin Area Meals on Wheels Still Rolling Strong
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The volunteers of the Norwin Area Meals on Wheels deliver warm smiles and hot meals every day to dozens of people in the area.Volunteers have been preparing and delivering hot meals to shut- ins, the elderly and anyone who is in need of the service for...
Norwin Grad Hopes to Hit 'A Bomb' in Nevada
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For the past two years, Norwin graduate Justin Moose has found himself just outside Las Vegas in early November, hitting golf balls.Sounds pretty good, doesn't it?But Moose isn't an average weekend hacker. He has a gift -- the ability to hit the golf...
Norwin Keeper Saves Knights' Victory
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Knights goalkeeper Jon Best made the save of the season and salvaged his team's hopes of winning their first WPIAL Class AAA title in school history.Best stopped Canon-McMillan sophomore Alec Brumbaugh on a penalty kick with 11:17 remaining in the first...
Norwin Middle School to Offer Robotics Program
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A grant from the Alcoa Foundation is helping a seventh-grade robotics program get into gear at Norwin Middle School.The $22,000 grant will help administrators develop a robotics education curriculum, which will be a part of the required technology education...
Over-Looked Recruits Power Clarion Golden Eagles
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Clarion University hasn't had the strongest football program over the past few years and wanted to recruit some players with potential to change that. As a result, players on the Golden Eagles team were players who got passed up by other schools for...
Penguins' Power Outage Returns
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There was a lengthy stint during the first period at Tampa Bay on Wednesday night when the Penguins' power play orchestrated a fair impersonation of the Harlem Globetrotters -- their puck movement nothing short of brilliant.The only problem was that...
Penn State's Defense Struggling to Record Sacks
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UNIVERSITY PARK -- Pete Massaro doesn't see the sack as an overrated statistic."It's very important," the Penn State defensive end said. "It's more important to get steady pressure on the quarterback, and I know at times this year we haven't really done...
Pianist to Play Beethoven at Westmoreland Symphony's Opening Concert
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Two busy music professionals will help the Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra open a season that could be "a time of great tension and excitement," as one puts it.Pianist Inna Faliks will be performing Ludwig van Beethoven's piano concerto No. 3 Saturday...
Pitt Ranked No. 5 in AP Preseason Poll
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The Pitt men's basketball team was ranked No. 5 in the Associated Press' Top 25 preseason poll released Thursday, giving the Panthers top-five status in both major polls to start the season.Pitt earned a No. 4 ranking in the USA Today/ESPN coaches' preseason...
Pledge of Allegiance a Prop for Politician?
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Nice to know that both candidates in the 18th Congressional District are pro-Pledge of Allegiance.Glad that's cleared up. But a pivotal question remains unanswered after Tuesday's debate at Peters Middle School between Rep. Tim Murphy, R-Upper St. Clair,...
Rash of No. 1 Upsets in College Football Is Unsurprising
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Why is anyone surprised that the top-ranked team in the country was humbled the past three weeks?While parity might not define college football, it's increasingly difficult to get through a season unscathed. It's particularly true in the three most competitive...
Regional Banks' Earnings Show Some Distance from Crisis
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Earnings reports from regional banks in Western Pennsylvania show they may not be out of the woods of the financial crisis, but they can see daylight from the edge of the recovery.First Commonwealth Financial Corp., Indiana, Pa., said yesterday that...
Rendell Committee Gives Onorato Campaign $275,000
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HARRISBURG -- During this final week of the governor's race, Gov. Ed Rendell's campaign committee gave Democrat Dan Onorato $275,000 for his campaign, and Republican Tom Corbett's campaign collected $2.5 million from the Republican Governors Association,...
Saints' Brees May Find a Vulnerable Secondary
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The contention by the Steelers players and coaches that the team's No. 24 ranking in passing defense is just a meaningless number will be tested Sunday night in New Orleans.Drew Brees figures to fill the electric Superdome air with passes, and he is...
Schenley Speed Bumps Could Impair Grand Prix Race
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Organizers of the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix and Carnegie Mellon University's annual buggy race say making changes to Schenley Park in Oakland could pose roadblocks for them.Residents have suggested narrowing roads, adding roundabouts or installing...
Shell Carries Hopewell to Playoffs
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Welcome to the playoffs, Rushel Shell.Hopewell's superstar junior rushed for 195 yards and three touchdowns in Thursday night's overtime victory against No. 4 West Allegheny, 34-31, carrying his Vikings to a fourth straight win and a once-improbable...
Slot Machine Payouts Vary
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Greg Rogers figures casinos have the advantage on every game they offer, so he tries to find any legal way to reduce it. The retired teacher from Center, Beaver County, asked Player's Advantage how Pennsylvania's slot payouts compare with those in neighboring...
South Fayette Senior Wins WPIAL Cross Country Title
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South Fayette senior Nicole Hilton wasn't even running cross country a year ago. She was a soccer player who ran to stay in shape for basketball and softball.But when the South Fayette track coach saw her run in a 5K road race, he encouraged her to run...
Spirit to Fly to Points South from Arnold Palmer Airport
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Arnold Palmer Regional Airport announced yesterday it has reached a deal with Florida-based Spirit Airlines to offer flights to Florida and South Carolina starting next year.Spirit, based in Miramar, Fla., will offer four nonstop flights per week from...
Split over Strike, Crowd Makes for Raucous Bethel Park Meeting
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Parents and residents angered by this week's teachers strike in Bethel Park competed with the teachers for the ear of the school board at a raucous meeting last night.Half the auditorium at Independence Middle School was packed with teachers wearing...
Sto-Rox Approves New Extracurricular GPA Requirement
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Contrary to the rules of football, the 'D' got sacked Thursday night in Sto-Rox.A depleted school board overturned a controversial academic policy barring students from extracurricular activities, such as athletics and the band, if they had a D in any...
They're Taking Our Jobs!
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I'd like to thank the advertising geniuses in charge of the various local political campaigns. In the past month or so, they've not only provided me with a never-ending source of laughs, but also have answered the question I've been asking myself for...
Wages, Health Care Sticking Points in Allegheny Valley
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Salaries and the cost of health care benefits continue to be the major sticking points in contract talks between negotiators for the Allegheny Valley School District and its teachers' union.The Allegheny Valley Education Association, representing the...
Western Pennsylvania District College Football Preview
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Game of the week Indiana (Pa.) at No. 12/13 California (Pa.)1 p.m. SaturdayBoth teams badly need a win for two different reasons.The Vulcans lost their first game since November 2006 to Mercyhurst last week, snapping a 24-game PSAC West winning streak....
Western Pennsylvania's Top Rivalry Renews Tonight
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Jack McCurry can remember when the football rivalry between North Hills and North Allegheny didn't have its current intensity."It began in the 1980s when we started playing North Allegheny the last game of the year, and it's been that way ever since,"...
Wexford's Kurtz Testing Triathlon Limits
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A year ago, Wayne Kurtz did something few others in the world would ever attempt, let alone complete.He finished fifth overall in the Deca Ironman World Challenge in Monterrey, Mexico, completing one Ironman triathlon per day for 10 consecutive days....
Woodley, Adams Both Full Participants in Practice
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The Steelers got some good news on the injury front Thursday as outside linebacker LaMarr Woodley and right tackle Flozell Adams were full participants in practice.Neither Woodley (hamstring) nor Adams (ankle) practiced Wednesday.Barring any setbacks,...
