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Colonial Country gets the chills.

City issues Snow Level 1 in preparation for Sunday evening snowfall

Gage Goulding, News Editor
February 10, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- The City of Pittsburgh issued a Snow Level 1 alert in preparation for a winter weather system moving into the Pittsburgh region Sunday evening. According to the National Weather Service in Pittsburgh, a snow system will enter the western Pa. region Sunday...

Police Blotter 1/29/19-2/04/19

Police Blotter 1/29/19-2/04/19

February 10, 2019

1/29/19- Accident with unattended vehicle- Staff reported that they backed the Parkhurst van into a vehicle at Massey Hall. Information and pictures were taken of both vehicles for insurance purposes (closed). 1/29/19- Accident with unattended vehicle- A female reported that...

Photo credit: Samuel Anthony

Women’s basketball stays perfect in pink against Bryant

Luke Yost and Luke Yost
February 10, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP — The Robert Morris Colonials (13-8, 10-0 NEC) continued to stay perfect against the Bryant Bulldogs (6-15, 4-5 NEC). It was a historic night for Robert Morris as they became the first team in program history to start 10-0 in conference play as they won 59-56.Robert...

Photo credit: David Auth

Men’s basketball stuggles late as they fall to Central Connecticut

Luke Yost and Luke Yost
February 10, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP — The Robert Morris Colonials (13-12, 8-3 NEC) fell to the Central Connecticut State Blue Devils (11-4, 5-7 NEC), 77-68.“They did an excellent job exploiting our lack of urgency defensively,” explained head coach Andy Toole. “We couldn't...

Amy Lee singing at the Maquinária Festival.

RMU students get presale access to Evanescence tickets

Garret Roberts, Assistant Arts and Entertainment Editor
February 9, 2019

RMU announced via social media that university students will be receiving a special presale for the Evanescence concert coming to campus this spring. The concert, which takes place on May 12, 2019, will serve as the first concert for the new UPMC Event Center. The ticket presale...

Whitewater rafting on the Youhgiogheny River at Ohiopyle State Park in Pennsylvania's Laurel Highlands. Photo Credit: (Laurel Highlands Visitors Bureau)

Laurel Highlands named as top 5 most popular northeast towns

John Blinn, Assistant News Editor
February 9, 2019

LIGONIER, Pa. - The Laurel Highlands has recently been ranked within the top 20 most popular towns in the northeast United States. GetawayMavens.com evaluated over 450 destinations from Virginia to Maine to decipher the most popular towns in the northeast. The website recently...

Emotions run high in Moon boy's basketball victory

Emotions run high in Moon boy’s basketball victory

Preston Moore and Preston Moore
February 9, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- The Moon Tigers (19-1, 11-1) hosted the Montour Spartans (14-8, 7-2) in their last regular season game of the year. The Tigers also celebrated their seniors with their annual senior night and played without one of their star players, Donovan Johnson. The Spartans...

Photo Credit: (MGN Online)

Robinson Twp. road closed for work

Briana Lewis, Contributor
February 9, 2019

ROBINSON TOWNSHIP - A Robinson Township road will be closed beginning Feb. 8 and into Saturday, Feb. 9 from 8 a.m. and remain closed as late as 5 p.m. Road work will occur on Silver Lane between Beaver Grade Road and Diana Drive where natural gas lines are being installed. A...

Student accused of stalking, harassing RMU President Christopher Howard arrested on campus

Gage Goulding, News Editor
February 8, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- A student who has been allegedly stalking and threatening the President of Robert Morris University was arrested on campus. The Robert Morris University Police Department arrested 31-year-old David S. Lockhart III, of Carnegie, on Jan. 31. According to the...

PITTSBURGH -- Riverhounds' manager Bob Lilley speaks at the 20th anniversary press conference (Jon Hanna/RMU Sentry Media).

Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC unveils 20th anniversary logo, announces Hall of Fame at preseason press conference

Jonathan Hanna and Jonathan Hanna
February 8, 2019

PITTSBURGH -- At Highmark Stadium on Friday, Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC announced their plans for their 20th year of soccer in the Steel City. Plans included a new alternate logo and for the team to establish a Hall of Fame. Kevin Johnston, general manager of the Riverhounds...