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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...

Newly remodeled Yorktown Hall kitchen opens for students to use in 2019. Photo Credit: (Office of Residence Life)

Residence Life acts on student suggestions, holds focus groups

John Blinn, Assistant News Editor
February 8, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- In early February, Charles Forrester and other members of the Robert Morris University Office of Residence Life gathered to discuss updates to various housing areas on and off campus. Charles Forrester, who is an assistant director at the Office of Residence...

Photo credit: David Auth

Season Preview: Men’s lacrosse looks to run away in NEC

Jonathan Hanna and Jonathan Hanna
February 8, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- After a near upset of No. 1 ranked Maryland in last year’s NCAA tournament, the Robert Morris men’s lacrosse team looks to get back in action this season. Here is a quick preview on all of the NEC teams this season. The contenders 1) Robert Morris Colonials Last...

Landslide forces closure of University Blvd. in Moon Township, to remain closed during weekend

Gage Goulding, News Editor
February 8, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- A landslide forced officials to close a portion of University Boulevard Friday morning. According to Moon Township Police Department, University Boulevard is closed in both directions between Stoops Ferry Road and Robert Morris University. Authorities say...

Men’s basketball rebounds against Bryant

Men’s basketball rebounds against Bryant

David Auth and David Auth
February 8, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP — Robert Morris men’s basketball (13-11, 8-3) is back in the win column this Thursday night after a 72-59 victory over the Bryant Bulldogs (8-14, 5-6). The win comes after a previous weekend that saw the Colonials drop two games in a row, one to Saint Francis...

National Signing Day Spring 2019

RMU football lands seven recruits on national signing day

Nick Hedderick and Nick Hedderick
February 7, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- The Robert Morris football team is looking to make a statement in the NEC as a top contender as they enter their second season with Bernard Clark Jr. at the helm. Today, the Colonials had seven players commit to the team. Four of the players are from Pennsylvania,...