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5K leaves mark on RMU campus

Michael Delehanty
December 4, 2018

MOON TOWNSHIP -- A 5K walk and run was held on Robert Morris University’s campus Saturday. The event was held in memory of Dr. Mark Eschenfelder, a beloved economics professor at RMU who recently passed away.The event was part of an assignment in Dr. Ann Jabro's Developing,...

Police: Missing WVU student reunited with family

Gage Goulding, Assistant News Editor
December 3, 2018

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. - The search for a missing West Virginia University student-athlete edned Monday night when police located the student in Morgantown. The West Virginia University Police Department was searching for 19-year-old freshman student-athlete TaShala Turner. The...

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Health Department donates money to prevent overdoses

Michael Delehanty, Contributor
December 3, 2018

PITTSBURGH -- The Allegheny County Health Department has donated a total of $47,500 in five mini-grants of $9,500 to community organizations in an effort to prevent deadly opioid overdoses in communities that have been heavily impacted by overdoses. The organizations that...

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Open house for new Northview Heights Public Safety Center will be held on Tuesday

Soundharjya Babu, Contributor
December 3, 2018

PITTSBURGH -- The grand opening for a new public safety center will be taking place on Tuesday. Residents and the media are invited to the Northview Heights Public Safety Center open house, giving people a first glance at the new facility. “This center is a great model...

Police are searching for 15-year-old Alandra MaCallum of Point Breeze who has been missing since Nov. 28. Photo Credit: (Pittsburgh Bureau of Police)

Police searching for missing Point Breeze teen

Gage Goulding, Assistant News Editor
December 3, 2018

POINT BREEZE - Police in Pittsburgh are searching for a missing Point Breeze teenager. Authorities say that 15-year-old Alandra McCallum was last seen on Nov. 28. Pittsburgh Police are asking the public for help in finding McCallum. Anyone with information is asked...

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Gov. Wolf pushes new cold weather animal cruelty law

Gage Goulding, Assistant News Editor
December 3, 2018

HARRISBURG -- Gov. Tom Wolf is reminding citizens across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania of the state's strengthened animal cruelty law which can include hefty penalties. Act 10, the new law that strengthens Pennsylvania's animal cruelty laws, was signed into effect in June...

Robert Morris University receives a fresh dusting of snow in Dec., 2018.

Alpha Chi Rho brothers were ‘Freezin’ for a Reason’

John Blinn, Assistant News Editor
December 3, 2018

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Students at Robert Morris University may have seen an unusual sight on their way to and from classes as they passed the campsite of several brothers of Alpha Chi Rho, who were “Freezin' for a Reason.” The campsite was set up Monday through Friday outside...

Police Blotter 11/6/18-11/26/18

Police Blotter 11/6/18-11/26/18

December 3, 2018

11/06/18- Hazardous Conditions- Officers noticed Bricks on the flooring of the front patio of Franklin falling in. Maintenance notified. (closed) 11/06/18- Fire Alarm- Guardian reported a Fire Alarm in Lexington Hall due to burnt food. Officers request the Fire Dept to ventilate...

Former President George H.W. Bush dies at 94

Gage Goulding, Assistant News Edtior
December 1, 2018

MOON TOWNSHIP - World War II veteran and the 41st President of the United States of America George H.W. Bush has died at the age of 94. The family of the former president announced Saturday of the death of Bush who died late Friday night in his Houston home. According...

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Freezing rain, snow and ice trigger Winter Weather Advisory

Gage Goulding, Assistant News Editor
November 29, 2018

PITTSBURGH - The National Weather Service in Pittsburg has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for the Pittsburgh region. According to officials, a combination of freezing rain, ice and snow will begin Thursday evening and extend into the overnight period. The Winter Weather...