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• ‘It’s Negligence’: Young People Hosting Coronavirus Parties, Betting On Who Gets Infected First

  03-07-2020 23:40
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Some young people have been throwing coronavirus parties, a gathering where people who have COVID-19 attend.
  The goal for the guests? To win money by being the first to be infected.
  “It’s so alarming,” says Dr. Brian Lamb, a primary care internist at the Allegheny Health Network, “flaunting what they feel is their immortality.”
  With a coronavirus infection, many young, otherwise healthy people, only have mild symptoms but some have a severe
  
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• Person Injured After Shooting In Sheraden

  03-07-2020 23:29
  
  ALLEGHENY COUNTY, Pa. (KDKA) — One person was injured after a shooting in Sheraden.
  Allegheny County dispatch says one person was transported after the shooting in the 2700 block of Bergman Street on Friday.
  No word on the victim’s condition.Stay with KDKA for more on this developing story.
  
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• Mask Order Applies To Sports, Pa. Dept. Of Health Says

  03-07-2020 23:29
  
  HARRISBURG, Pa. (KDKA) – The PIAA is sharing information from the Pennsylvania Department of Health that says the mandatory mask order does apply to student athletes.
  The PIAA releases information Friday about guidelines the state health department had shared.PIAA Press Release regarding the wearing of masks during out-of-season activities as published by the PA Department of Health and PA Department of Education https://t.co/xJNWJcCNsW
  — PIAA (@PIAASports) July 3, 2020“We are
  
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• Pittsburgh Steelers Fan In North Carolina Assisted Living Home Is In Need Of Pen Pal

  03-07-2020 23:10
  
  (CNN/KDKA) — Nearly four months into a strict no-visitor rule due to the coronavirus, an assisted living community in North Carolina tapped into the power of social media to get its residents connected with people from all over the world.
  To curb the spread of the virus, Victorian Senior Care, which manages 14 facilities in North Carolina, has implemented strict protocols to protect their residents, with one being a ban on visitors.
  “It has been mentally straining on them not to see
  
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• Pittsburgh Steelers Fan In North Carolina Assisted Living Home Is In Need Of Pen Pal During Time Of Isolation

  03-07-2020 23:06
  
  (CNN/KDKA) — Nearly four months into a strict no-visitor rule due to the coronavirus, an assisted living community in North Carolina tapped into the power of social media to get its residents connected with people from all over the world.
  To curb the spread of the virus, Victorian Senior Care, which manages 14 facilities in North Carolina, has implemented strict protocols to protect their residents, with one being a ban on visitors.
  “It has been mentally straining on them not to see
  
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• Police On Scene Of Shooting In Washington Co.

  03-07-2020 23:02
  
  HANOVER TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) – One person has been shot in Washington County.
  911 dispatchers say one male was shot on Hanover Acres Drive in Hanover Township. The call came in around 3:55 p.m.Police and EMS are on the scene.There’s no word yet on the extent of the victims’ injuries.Stay with KDKA for the latest on this developing story.
  
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• Man Killed In Hanover Township Shooting

  03-07-2020 23:02
  
  HANOVER TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) – A man died after being shot in Washington County Friday.
  911 dispatchers say one male was shot on Hanover Acres Drive in Hanover Township. The call came in around 3:55 p.m.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  Police and EMS are on the scene, gathering evidence and working to determine a motive.
  There’s no word on arrests.
  Stay with KDKA for the latest on this developing story.
  
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• Federal lawsuit over state's oversight of nursing homes during pandemic dropped

  03-07-2020 22:45 via post-gazette.com
  
  A federal lawsuit against the state for improperly overseeing nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic was dropped after the state addressed some of the lawsuit’s concerns
  
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• ‘We Live In A Free Society’: Gov. Tom Wolf’s Mask Order Inflames Partisan Fight Over Coronavirus

  03-07-2020 22:13
  
  HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Gov. Tom Wolf’s more expansive mask order issued this week as the coronavirus shows new signs of life in Pennsylvania and the July Fourth holiday starts has been met with hostility from Republicans objecting to the Democrat’s use of power or even to wearing a mask itself.
  It is one of many partisan fights over how Wolf has handled the coronavirus in a premier presidential battleground state where Democrats have sought to blame President Donald Trump for t
  
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• Westmoreland Co. Cancer Survivor Who Beat Coronavirus Dies

  03-07-2020 21:10
  
  LOWER BURRELL, Pa. (KDKA) – A three-time cancer survivor from Westmoreland County who beat coronavirus after a 75-day hospital stay has sadly  died.
  KDKA’s Pam Surano talked to 69-year-old Fred Szoch after he walked out UPMC St. Margaret last month and went home to Lower Burrell.
  He was placed in a medically induced coma as his body battled coronavirus. He spent 21 days on a ventilator.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  Last weekend, he went back to the hospital, and his family learned his c
  
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• Levin Furniture Reopens Pittsburgh Area Stores After Four-Month Roller Coaster Ride

  03-07-2020 20:41
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — After a roller coaster ride spanning the last four months, Levin Furniture finally reopened about half of the furniture and mattress stories that Robert Levin sold back in 2017.
  As KDKA Money Editor Jon Delano reports, it’s a story of perseverance for the man who came out of retirement to save his family business.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Photojournalist Tim Lawson)
  Back in early March, employees cheered and bottles of champagne were popped when Robert Levin announced
  
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• Levin Furniture Reopens Pittsburgh-Area Stores After 4-Month Roller Coaster Ride

  03-07-2020 20:41
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — After a roller coaster ride spanning the last four months, Levin Furniture finally reopened about half of the furniture and mattress stores that Robert Levin sold back in 2017.
  It’s a story of perseverance for the man who came out of retirement to save his family business.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Photojournalist Tim Lawson)
  Remember the champagne popping and employees cheering in early March when Levin announced he was buying back his stores in Pittsburgh and Clevelan
  
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• Lawyer: Westmoreland Co. Man Beat His Father To Death Thinking The 92-Year-Old Was A Vampire

  03-07-2020 20:26
  
  HEMPFIELD, Pa. (AP) — A man who said he fatally beat his 92-year-old father in their home because he believed his father was a vampire has been sentenced to 10 to 30 years in prison.
  Douglas Novak pleaded guilty but mentally ill last November to murder, arson, reckless endangerment and risking a catastrophe charges. Authorities have said he fatally beat Frank Novak with the wooden arm of a dining room chair.
  Doug Novak (Photo Credit: Facebook)
  The Novaks were found two days later when poli
  
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• Clairton Student Athlete Tests Positive For Coronavirus

  03-07-2020 19:30
  
  CLAIRTON, Pa. (KDKA) — A student athlete from Clairton City School District has tested positive for Coronavirus.
  In a tweet early Friday morning, the school district announced the news.
  The district says that they were informed by the Allegheny County Health Department that one of its student athletes has tested positive for COVID-19.
  The district also says that athletes have been encouraged to be tested as a precaution before beginning practices.
   
  
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• A Penumbral Lunar Eclipse Will Be Visible Above Pittsburgh July 5

  03-07-2020 19:25
  
  PITTSBURGH (CNN/KDKA) – Make sure you look up July 5 for a chance to catch the penumbral lunar eclipse.According to timeanddate.com, the best time to watch the penumbral lunar eclipse is at 12:29 a.m. July 5. It will start Saturday at 11:07 p.m. and end Sunday around 1:52 a.m.You’ll have to look closely though, because a penumbral lunar eclipse is hard to see. The shadowed part of the moon will be slightly fainter than the rest of the moon.
  July 5 will also see a Buck Moon, turned sl
  
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• Canceled fireworks douse a hot weekend for local businesses

  03-07-2020 18:37 via post-gazette.com
  
  Gateway Clipper cruises, hotels, restaurants and bars expecting losses after Fourth of July fireworks are canceled.
  
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• ‘This is What Happens When People Don’t Follow The Rules The First Time’; July 4th Plans In Allegheny Co. Put On Hold As Coronavirus Cases Continue To Rise

  03-07-2020 18:14
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — As we head into the July 4th holiday weekend, plans may need to change around Allegheny County as the Health Department took steps to curb the spread of COVID-19.
  “Until we start doing the right things and get a hold, that’s the way life’s going to be,” Alex Witse said while resting after his run on the North Shore.
  “Just a little too inconsistent to make money — from my employees standpoint,” Chris Bryant Bonefish Grill Co-owne
  
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• ‘This is What Happens When People Don’t Follow The Rules’; July 4th Plans In Allegheny Co. Put On Hold As Coronavirus Cases Continue To Rise

  03-07-2020 18:14
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — As we head into the July 4th holiday weekend, plans may need to change around Allegheny County as the Health Department took steps to curb the spread of COVID-19.
  “Until we start doing the right things and get a hold, that’s the way life’s going to be,” Alex Witse said while resting after his run on the North Shore.
  “Just a little too inconsistent to make money — from my employees standpoint,” Chris Bryant Bonefish Grill Co-owne
  
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• The Frick Pittsburgh delays reopening

  03-07-2020 18:13 via post-gazette.com
  
  The Frick delays reopening by one week after Allegheny County recommends that people stay home to stop spread of COVID-19.
  
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• As cases rise, doctors say they are prepared for an increase in hospitalizations

  03-07-2020 18:13 via post-gazette.com
  
  COVID-19 Update: Pa. reports 667 new cases, Allegheny County sees 177 more
  
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• Pa. Health Dept. Announces 667 New Coronavirus Cases, Bringing Statewide Total To 88,741

  03-07-2020 18:10
  
  HARRISBURG (KDKA) — The Pennsylvania Department of Health is reporting 667 new cases of Coronavirus on Friday, in addition to 34 more deaths.
  The statewide total number of cases has risen to 88,741 since Thursday’s report.#COVID19 Update (as of 7/3/20 at 12:00 am):
  • 667 additional positive cases of COVID-19
  • 88,741 total cases statewide• 6,746 deaths statewide
  • 715,403 patients tested negative to date
  More information: https://t.co/7pzosFeSwv
  — PA Departm
  
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• Allegheny Co. Health Dept. Reports 177 New Cases Of Coronavirus, 5 New Hospitalizations

  03-07-2020 17:58
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Allegheny County Health Department is reporting 177 new Coronavirus cases Friday and no additional deaths.
  The county-wide total now stands at 3,280 since March 14. There are 3,115  confirmed cases and 165 probable cases.
  The death toll stands at 187, either confirmed or probable. A probable death is when a person had not had a positive test for COVID-19.
  Out of the new cases, patients are ages 6 months to 99 years old, with the median age of new patients at 29
  
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• City Of Pittsburgh Warns Residents Following 2 Fireworks-Related Fires And An Injury

  03-07-2020 17:52
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – With fireworks complaint calls up nearly 400%, the city of Pittsburgh is using three recent incidents to remind residents about the dangers of fireworks.The city says it believes fireworks are related to a fire causing at least $50,000 worth of damage to a school, a girl getting burned and a brush fire that broke out in the Hill District.“State law prohibits the use of fireworks, even those that are legal, within 150 feet of any structure. Fireworks are also prohi
  
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• PTL Links: July 3, 2020

  03-07-2020 15:18
  
  Visit the links below for more on today’s guests & topics:Operation Cookies
  Pittsburgh Botanic Garden
  Doug Oster
  Aubrey Worek
  PTL Deal DaysThe Olive Tap
  Enrico Biscotti Co.
  One Piece, Two Piece, Three Piece, Four
  CDC Information on Coronavirus
  Pa. Health Dept. Information on Coronavirus
  Allegheny Co. Health Dept. Information on Coronavirus
  CCI Puppy Cam!
  PTL Puppy Penguin on Facebook
  PTL Puppy Penguin on Twitter
  Canine Companions for Independence on InstagramPittsburgh Today Live On So
  
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• Pet Tales: If cats could vote, veterinary nurse would win hero contest

  03-07-2020 14:53 via post-gazette.com
  
  So, which patients are harder to handle — dogs or cats? Veterinary nurse Heather Czerpak says cats are the bigger challenge. 
  
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• Buying Here: Linebacker’s house in Fox Chapel stacks up at $2.95 million

  03-07-2020 14:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier’s house in Fox Chapel has seven bedrooms, nine bathrooms, a pool and a $2.95 million price tag.
  
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• Three Employees At Penn Hills Shop ‘n Save Test Positive For Coronavirus

  03-07-2020 13:22
  
  PENN HILLS (KDKA) – Three employees at the Shop ‘n Save in Penn Hills have tested positive for coronavirus.According to the Hartley Family Shop ‘n Save, the store was alerted to the positive tests this week.“We wanted to let all customers know that we confirmed three positive cases of COVID-19 among employees at the Penn Hills SHOP ‘n SAVE this week,” they said on Facebook.The store says it is working with health officials to reinforce safety measures and unde
  
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• Fire Fully Engulfs Building, Destroys Several Vehicles In Mercer County

  03-07-2020 12:51
  
  LIBERTY TOWNSHIP (KDKA) – A fire engulfed a building and destroyed 12 vehicles in Liberty Township overnight.A fire broke out at the Marpac Corporation building along Amsterdam Road just after 3:00 a.m. Friday morning.When firefighters arrived at the scene, they said the building was fully engulfed in flames and 12 vehicles were also on fire.Firefighters say there were chemicals on the scene but they did not cause any problems.Investigators are still working to determine the cause of the f
  
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• House Fire In Butler Sends One Person To The Hospital

  03-07-2020 12:02
  
  MARS, Pa. (KDKA) – One person was taken to the hospital after a house fire in Mars.The home along North Garfield Avenue was badly damaged.It started just before 11:00 p.m. on Thursday night and spread quickly enough to be considered a two-alarm fire.The condition of the person hurt in the fire is unknown at this time and the cause of the fire is under investigation.Stay With KDKA.com For More Details
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: Dry, Hot Day With Plenty Of Sunshine Ahead

  03-07-2020 11:41
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Temperatures today will make a run for 90 degrees and the heat will be apparent with uncomfortable dew points.
  WEATHER LINKS:Current Conditions | School Delays & Closings | Local Radar | Weather App | Photos
  Along with the high temperatures, it will be a dry day with plenty of sunshine.
  Photo Credit: KDKA Weather Center
  On days like today, it’s important to stay hydrated and apply sunscreen if you plan to head outside.
  Also, a reminder that if it is too hot fo
  
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• State Police Investigate Pedestrian Crash In Westmoreland County

  03-07-2020 10:49
  
  MT. PLEASANT (KDKA) – State police are investigating a pedestrian crash that took place in Mount Plesant early on Friday morning.The crash occurred just after 2:30 a.m. along East Main Street between Yoder Avenue and Maple Street.It appeared the driver of the vehicle involved remained on scene.The condition of the pedestrian hit is unknown at this time.Stay With KDKA.com For More Details
  
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• Pedestrian In Critical Condition After Being Struck By Vehicle In Mount Pleasant

  03-07-2020 10:49
  
  MT. PLEASANT (KDKA) – State police are investigating a pedestrian crash in Mount Pleasant that left the victim in critical condition.
  The crash occurred just after 2:30 a.m. along East Main Street between Yoder Avenue and Maple Street.It appeared the driver of the vehicle involved remained on scene.Stay With KDKA.com For More Details
  
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• Goodwill Of Southwestern Pennsylvania Holding Sale In Monroeville

  03-07-2020 10:28
  
  MONROEVILLE (KDKA) – Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania is holding a massive sale next week.It is being called the “Goodwill Ultimate Outlet Warehouse Sale.”
  Starting at 8:00 a.m. and lasting until 3:00 p.m. at their pop-up store in Monroeville along Old William Penn Highway, several items will be available for purchase.Deals will include housewares, clothing, electronics, and other accessories.Furniture will not be part of the sale.Masks will be required at the sale.
  
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• Three Pittsburgh Police Officers Test Positive For Coronavirus

  03-07-2020 10:13
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – According to the City of Pittsburgh, three officers tested positive for coronavirus.The positive test results came back in June.Pittsburgh Police say all three officers are doing well.
  No further details were made available.
  
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• Mayor Peduto Declares July 2 ‘Jeffrey M. Meyer Day’ For Pittsburgh EMS District Chief

  03-07-2020 09:48
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto declared July 2 “Jeffrey M. Meyer Day” in Pittsburgh in honor of the Pittsburgh EMS District Chief.Meyer has been serving Pittsburgh and its residents for 34 years and has been part of several Pittsburgh EMS initiatives such as the Car Seat Safety Program, organizing EMS week activities, and he has organized all of the Pirates game for all emergency services in western Pennsylvania.He also serves as a preceptor and mentor for the
  
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• Crews Battle Fire At Horace Mann School

  03-07-2020 09:24
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Firefighters were on the scene of a fire at Horace Mann School on Shadeland Avenue.The call came in just after 11:30 p.m. on Thursday night and firefighters were on scene for about three hours.It appeared that the focus of firefighters was on the roof of the building.City arson investigators were on the scene.The cause of the fire is under investigation.
  
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• Pirates Sign Three Draft Picks And Non-Drafted Free Agent Catcher

  03-07-2020 09:06
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – On Thursday, the Pirates signed three 2020 draft picks and a non-drafted free agent.From the draft, the Pirates signed Competitive Balance A round selection Carmen Mlodzinski, second-round pick Jared Jones, and third-round pick Nick Garcia.They also signed a non-drafted free agent catcher Joe Jimenez.Mloddzinski was a Baseball America second-team preseason All-American as a redshirt sophomore at the University of South Carolina. He compiled a 2-1 record with a 2.84 ERA
  
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• Ohio Governor Implementing Color-Coded Coronavirus Alert System

  03-07-2020 08:24
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio is using a new color-coded, county-by-county coronavirus alert and advisory system to assess which areas may be seeing flare-ups of cases and should take additional precautions, Gov. Mike DeWine said Thursday as he also announced much-awaited guidance for reopening schools.
  The alert system, begun Thursday, takes into account seven indicators for each county, such as sustained increases in cases and in coronavirus-related hospital admissions, outpatient visits an
  
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• 1-Week In-Person Dining Closure Puts Allegheny Co. Bars And Restaurants In Tough Spot, Owners Say

  03-07-2020 06:02
  
  ALLEGHENY COUNTY (KDKA) — The new restriction on bars and restaurants in Allegheny County comes at a time when many small businesses are already struggling.
  For one week, the Allegheny County Health Department is forcing bars, restaurants and casinos to close amid a surge in coronavirus cases. Activities and events with more than 25 people are also canceled.
  Takeout and delivery are still available, and the closures began Friday at 12:01 a.m.
  Over the last two weeks, the state health depar
  
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• New 1-Week Bar And Restaurant Closure In Allegheny County Puts Businesses In Tough Spot, Owners Say

  03-07-2020 06:00
  
  ALLEGHENY COUNTY (KDKA) — The new restriction on bars and restaurants in Allegheny County comes at a time when many small businesses are already struggling.
  For one week, the Allegheny County Health Department is forcing bars, restaurants and casinos to close amid a surge in coronavirus cases. Activities and events with more than 25 people are also canceled.
  Takeout and delivery are still available, and the closures began Friday at 12:01 a.m.
  Over the last two weeks, the state health depar
  
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• Construction To Delay Port Authority Buses, Light-Rail Service To South Hills For 2 Years

  03-07-2020 04:44
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Port Authority announced a construction project that will delay buses and light-rail service to the South Hills for two years.
  Crews will replace lighting and cables inside the Mount Washington Transit Tunnel, starting Monday. The work will be from 8 p.m. – 4:30 a.m.
  The T and any bus that uses the tunnel will be detoured through Allentown.
  Riders should plan for trips to take an additional 10 minutes in both directions, the Port Authority said.
  Beginning Mond
  
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• Kennywood Postponing Reopening Amid Voluntary Stay-At-Home Protocol, Gathering Ban In Allegheny County

  03-07-2020 04:17
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Kennywood said it is postponing its reopening.
  On Friday, Kennywood said it will not be reopening on July 6 as coronavirus cases surge in Allegheny County and new orders from the county Department of Health.
  “Our top priority at Kennywood and Sandcastle is the health and safety of our Guests and Team Members, and the community at large. While we are looking forward to the start of our Summer Season, we understand the reasoning behind the recent order and stay at h
  
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• Kennywood, Sandcastle Postponing Reopenings Amid Voluntary Stay-At-Home Protocol In Allegheny County

  03-07-2020 04:15
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Kennywood and Sandcastle Water Park are postponing their reopenings.
  On Friday, Kennywood said the parks will not be reopening on July 6 amid a coronavirus surge and stay at home protocol in Allegheny County.
  “Our top priority at Kennywood and Sandcastle is the health and safety of our Guests and Team Members, and the community at large. While we are looking forward to the start of our Summer Season, we understand the reasoning behind the recent order and stay at
  
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• West Virginia Police Officer Will Not Be Disciplined After Seen On Video Shooting Possum

  03-07-2020 03:58
  
  MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — A West Virginia police officer will not be disciplined after a video emerged of him shooting a possum on a residential street because the animal was injured, a spokesman said Thursday.
  A resident reported that the possum had been hit by a car Wednesday evening and an officer arrived to find it severely hurt, said Morgantown Police Department spokesman Andrew Stacy.
  A video of the incident posted on social media shows the officer using a long piece of wood to move t
  
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• Saturday ‘Trump Boat Parade’ still on despite new county gathering limits

  03-07-2020 03:50 via post-gazette.com
  
  As of Thursday evening, more than 12,000 people and 283 boats have registered online for the event.
  
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• Cornerstone Care Offering Coronavirus Tests Regardless Of Insurance Status

  03-07-2020 02:56
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Cornerstone Care is offering coronavirus testing to anyone regardless of insurance status.
  Testing will be available at several drive-thru sites for those with coronavirus symptoms.
  To schedule a test at any drive-up location, call 724-947-2257.
  Testing schedules are:
  Tuesdays & Thursdays 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. at 1227 Smith Township State Rd in Burgettstown
  Thursdays 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. at 140 Church St. in Rogersville
  Upcoming Cornerstone Care Mobile Medical Unit
  
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• Ohio Roman Catholic Priest Indicted On Federal Child Pornography Charges

  03-07-2020 02:37
  
  CLEVELAND (AP) — An Ohio Roman Catholic priest has been accused in a federal indictment of posing online as a female to persuade boys to send him sexually explicit photos and videos of themselves and threatening to tell their parents if they did not send more images, the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Cleveland alleged Thursday.
  Robert McWilliams, 40, followed through on his threats and sent some mothers images of their sons, prosecutors alleged. Some boys McWilliams targeted belonged to
  
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• Fort Ligonier Days Festival Goes Online, But Local Business Owners Say It Won’t Be The Same

  03-07-2020 02:10
  
  LIGONIER Pa. (KDKA) – Ligonier looked particularly beautiful Thursday. But the reality is a dark cloud hanging over the place. Fort Ligonier Days, originally set for October, is officially canceled.
  “We’re gonna miss it,” says Danny McMaster from Ligonier Outfitters. “It’s a huge weekend for us and for everybody.”
  McMaster’s family-owned business is one of the many shops in town that relies on Fort Ligonier Days for their bottom line.
  “You go
  
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• As Coronavirus Impacts Travel Plans, RVs Become High Priority

  03-07-2020 02:07
  
  BUTLER CO., Pa. (KDKA) — The coronavirus pandemic has grounded flights and halted recreation, but there’s one industry that’s thriving.Travel experts said as people try to get out while limiting the space they share with others, the RV business is skyrocketing.“This is absolutely way more than I have seen in 20-plus years,” said Scott Murray, a salesperson at Butler RV Center & Auto Sales
  Murray said he sees more than 100 visitors per week who are looking to get
  
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• WVU Reports More Than A Dozen New Coronavirus Cases, At Least 10 Of Them Students

  03-07-2020 01:55
  
  MORGANTOWN, W. Va. (KDKA) – West Virginia University says it learned 13 new coronavirus cases were reported today, with at least 10 of those cases in students.
  Several of the students have been on the WVU Health Sciences Morgantown and Eastern Campuses in the last week, the university says. No patients were exposed to the affected students.
  The university says local officials are working to retrace students’ movements and reach out to other students the infected may have been in clos
  
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