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"POLICE BLOTTER" in white lettering over top of a black background. There are two baby blue circles and a red circle behind the end of "BLOTTER"

Police Blotter: 1/16/2024 – 1/22/2024

Evelyn Luthringer
January 26, 2024

1/17/2024 Theft of Property Lost, Mislaid: An individual called to report missing money from their property in Pagoda Locker Room #2 at the ISC on Neville Island. The complainant alleges that 40.00 or 50.00 dollars is missing. There are no cameras in the locker room area....

Photos supplied by Superintendent Dr. Phillip K. Woods and AD Dr. Jennifer Damico.

Aliquippa Football To be Moved to Class 5A

Isabella Timpano
January 25, 2024

After years of success and a most recent 4A state championship, the Aliquippa football program is being moved up another level to play 5A in the 2024-2025 school year. This is not the first time the program has faced a change, as they were moved from 2A to 3A in 2016, and then...

Moon Township Residents Experience Landslides in Their Backyards

Moon Township Residents Experience Landslides in Their Backyards

Taylor Roberts
January 25, 2024

Residents of Moon Township are becoming increasingly concerned about their safety as landslides in their backyards begin to worsen. The issue was reported by KDKA on January 15th, 2024, and homeowners claim that the situation is worsening. So far, there have been no improvements...

Carnegie Science Center to be Renamed after $65 Million Donation

Carnegie Science Center to be Renamed after $65 Million Donation

Mitchell McIntosh
January 25, 2024

The Carnegie Science Center has announced that it will be renaming itself to the Daniel G. and Carole L. Kamin Science Center. This decision comes in light of a generous donation of $65 million made by Daniel and Carole Kamin. "Dan and Carole have been generous supporters...

Danielle Vuletich had a double-double in the 56-39 loss to Detroit Mercy Wednesday night. Photo credit: Jay Muse

Another Tough First Quarter Shooting Leads to a Long Night for Colonials, Lose Eighth in a Row

Garrett Sherwin
January 24, 2024

MOON TOWNSHIP-- RMU women's basketball is in the midst of an eight-game losing streak, and they looked to right the ship on Wednesday. Robert Morris (6-14, 2-9 Horizon League) welcomed the chance to change that as they hosted Detroit Mercy (13-8, 6-4 Horizon League), but ultimately...

Wrath of Old Man Winter Grips much of the US

Wrath of Old Man Winter Grips much of the US

Mitchell McIntosh
January 22, 2024

Brutally cold temperatures and winter storms have had large portions of the country in their clutches over the past week. These winter weather events have proven deadly, resulting in the deaths of 55 people across the country. Over 60 million Americans were under winter weather...

Veltri is 6-15-3 with a shutout this season and leads the NCAA in saves Photo credit: Finn Lyons

Chad Veltri Named to Hockey Commissioners Association Goaltender of the Year Watch

Samuel Goldberg
January 22, 2024

With Colonials in the midst of their first season back after a two year absence, the Colonials have found some solid players to play for them this season. One player in particular has caught the eyes of voters as Chad Veltri has been put on Goaltender of the Year Watch by the...

Louella Allana (left) shows her frustration during a timeout Photo credit: Jack Enterline

First Quarter Slump Hurts Colonials, Extends Losing Streak to Seven

Alec Miller
January 20, 2024

MOON TOWNSHIP-- Over the last three games, Robert Morris has opened up slowly, leading to them being down big after the first quarter. In the last three games, the Colonials have been outscored 54-29 in the first quarter. Robert Morris (6-13 overall, 2-8 Horizon League) would...

Penalty Problems Fault Women's Hockey in Mercyhurst Loss

Penalty Problems Fault Women’s Hockey in Mercyhurst Loss

Alec Miller
January 19, 2024

NEVILLE TOWNSHIP – In this edition of RMU Women's Hockey (8-14-0 overall, 5-5 conference play), the Colonials welcomed Mercyhurst (11-12-1 overall, 7-3 conference play). On this snowy Friday afternoon, RMU looked for stability after splitting last weekend's series versus Lindenwood. The...

Photo credit: Payton Hostetler

Men’s Hockey Doubled Up by #20 RIT Tigers

Amere Keasley
January 19, 2024

NEVILLE TOWNSHIP- After a tough series against Minnesota Golden Gophers, Chad Veltri and the other Colonials looked to bounce back against the 20th-ranked RIT Tigers. The first period started slowly as both teams were putting pucks on the net, but there was no capitalization...