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• Ohio Absentee Ballot Order Halted To Allow Expedited Appeal

  13-09-2020 23:19
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — An appeals court halted a judge’s order directing Ohio’s elections chief to allow voters to apply for absentee ballots for the November presidential election by electronic means, something sought by Democrats in the pivotal swing state.
  The appeals court Friday halted the preliminary injunction issued earlier that day, pending the outcome of an appeals process it said would be “expedited for briefing, oral argument, and determination.” The cour
  
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• South Butler schools dealing with Legionella and lead in water

  13-09-2020 23:10 via post-gazette.com
  
  None sickened but mitigation actions underway to eliminate Legionella bacteria at three schools in district and replace water fountains
  
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• Port Authority Experiencing Driver Shortage Due To Pandemic

  13-09-2020 22:51
  
  By: KDKA-TV News
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Another industry being affected by the coronavirus pandemic is public transportation.Port Authority has confirmed that some trips are being missed due to a shortage of drivers.They have told KDKA that they have had fewer drivers to fill trips and when they cannot fill the trips with overtime, they are missed.“The good news is we’re hiring,” said a Port Authority spokesperson. “If you know anyone out of work, please let them know.
  
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• 2020 Penn’s Colony Festival Canceled Due To Coronavirus

  13-09-2020 22:31
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  SAXONBURG (KDKA) – The 2020 Penn’s Colony Festival has been canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic.On the festival’s website, they say “The 2020 Penn’s Colony Festival is canceled for public health and safety during the pandemic.”The arts and crafts festival each year focuses on what life was like in Pennsylvania in the mid-1700s and showcases local artists who sell crafts for the home, garden, and other various holiday decors.Penn&rsq
  
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• Loved Ones Of Former President Warren Harding Want His Body Exhumed

  13-09-2020 21:59
  
  By JULIE CARR SMYTH
  COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The grandson of U.S. President Warren G. Harding and his lover, Nan Britton, went to court in an effort to get the Republican’s remains exhumed from the presidential memorial where they have lain since 1927.
  James Blaesing told an Ohio court that he is seeking Harding’s disinterment as a way “to establish with scientific certainty” that he is the 29th president’s blood relation.
  The dispute looms as benefactors prepare
  
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• Ohio State University Cancels Spring Break 2021 To Limit Spread Of Coronavirus

  13-09-2020 20:54
  
  By Dakin Andone, CNN
  (CNN) — The Ohio State University announced it will cancel spring break next semester in an effort to prevent the spread of Covid-19 in the university community.
  In a letter Friday to students, faculty and staff, Executive Vice President and Provost Bruce A. McPheron said the university would instead have two instructional breaks with no classes on February 9 and March 31.
  “This approach will keep our community together throughout the semester and reduce travel-r
  
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• WVU Suspends 11 Players For Season Opener; Bans Not Tied To Coronavirus

  13-09-2020 20:32
  
  MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia suspended 11 players for its season opener Saturday for an undisclosed violation of team rules.
  Coach Neal Brown announced the suspensions Saturday before the Mountaineers played at home against Eastern Kentucky.
  The school would not specify what the players did, except to say this is not related to the coronavirus.
  Among them were slot wide receivers T.J. Simmons and Isaiah Esdale, tight ends T.J. Banks and Mike O’Laughlin, and two starting off
  
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• Police Investigate Cases Of Biden-Harris Campaign Signs Being Vandalized, Supporters’ Houses Egged

  13-09-2020 19:58
  
  NORTH BELLE VERNON (KDKA) — Political yard signs for Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden are leading to vandalism in North Belle Vernon, Westmoreland County.North Belle Vernon Police are investigating cases of the signs being stolen and houses being egged.
  Some people with the Biden-Harris signs in their yards didn’t want to talk to KDKA on camera for fear of retaliation. Others that did talk with us said it’s sad to see what our political climate has become.
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• A Postcard Arrived In Michigan Almost 100 Years After It Went In The Mail

  13-09-2020 18:49
  
  By David Williams, CNN(CNN) — A Michigan woman got quite a surprise when she went to her mailbox this week — amid her regular bills and junk mail was a postcard that had been mailed almost 100 years ago.
  Brittany Keech told CNN that she didn’t give the card much thought at first because she was busy with her kids and her daily hustle and bustle.
  “I thought it was very peculiar that I was receiving a postcard because nobody sends postcards anymore nowadays,” Keech sa
  
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• 19-Year-Old Man In Critical Condition After Shooting Near IUP Campus

  13-09-2020 18:26
  
  By: KDKA-TV News StaffINDIANA, Pa. (KDKA) — A 19-year-old man is in critical condition after an overnight shooting at an apartment complex in White Township.The victim is from Aliquippa but was not identified by Pennsylvania State Police. Although he is in critical condition, State Police expect him to survive. He is being treated at UPMC Presbyterian and had to be airlifted from the scene.State Police were called to the Verge I apartment complex around 12:15 a.m. Sunday and noticed 200 to
  
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• Citing Coronavirus, Attorney Seeks Release Of Man Accused Of Severely Beating Five Young Children

  13-09-2020 17:57
  
  YORK, Pa. (AP) — The attorney for a Pennsylvania man accused of severely beating five of his seven young children is seeking his client’s release from prison, saying he contracted COVID-19 at the facility.
  The York Dispatch reports that defense attorney Clarence Allen argues that 73-year-old Charles Benjamin “should be allowed to recover at home.” Allen said his client has risk factors including Parkinson’s disease, high blood pressure, diabetes and thyroid issues.
  
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• AP Source: Big Ten Presidents To Reconsider Fall Football

  13-09-2020 17:03
  
  By RALPH D. RUSSO
  UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa./COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Big Ten football might be making a comeback.
  Big Ten university presidents will meet Sunday to hear a presentation about playing a fall football season after all — maybe as soon as mid-October — amid pressure to kick off from parents, players, coaches and even the president.
  A person with direct knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press the Big Ten’s Return to Competition Task Force met Saturday. The
  
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• Multiple Crews Battle Fire At Clarksburg Inn

  13-09-2020 16:12
  
  By: KDKA-TV News StaffINDIANA COUNTY (KDKA) — Multiple crews responded to a fire at the Clarksburg Inn in Indiana County early Sunday morning.(Photo Credit: Murrysville Medic One/Facebook)
  Firefighters from Indiana, Armstrong and Westmoreland Counties arrived at the scene.Murrysville Medic One says that the situation was a commercial structure fire.
  
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• America’s Oldest World War II Veteran Receives Nearly 10,000 Cards For 111th Birthday

  13-09-2020 16:02
  
  By Kelly Murray and Kay Jones, CNN
  (CNN) — Looking on from his front porch in New Orleans, Lawrence Brooks probably never imagined he’d see this day.
  Today, the oldest known US veteran of World War II turned 111, and the National WWII Museum held a socially distant celebration for him.
  The Victory Belles, the museum’s vocal trio, sang several numbers for him while the Aeroshell Aerobatic Team and the Big Easy Wing performed a military flyover.
  The museum has hosted Brooks&rsquo
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: Rainy And Humid End To The Weekend

  13-09-2020 13:03
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Rain will continue through much of the day with a few possible thunderstorms even though there’s no severe weather threat.
  High temperatures will stay in the upper 70’s but it’s going to be muggy!
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Weather Center)
  The heaviest rain will be this the morning and afternoon, then rain showers will gradually taper off through dinner time.
  I think the rain we see could help out the areas that are still abnormally dry, but only around 1/4&P
  
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• Amid pandemic, school districts in southwestern Pa. are learning as they go

  13-09-2020 13:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  Start of school year a mix of progress and stress, enthusiasm and exhaustion
  
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• Shortage of drivers during pandemic causes Port Authority to miss thousands of trips

  13-09-2020 12:45 via post-gazette.com
  
  Because of a driver shortage, Port Authority’s attempt to return to full service has left thousands waiting for buses that never arrive.
  
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• COVID-19 in Pittsburgh: A timeline of the first six months

  13-09-2020 12:30 via post-gazette.com
  
  Six months, 11,126 cases and 361 deaths in Allegheny County later, here’s a look back.
  
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• Man In Critical Condition Following South Side Slopes Shooting, Police Investigating

  13-09-2020 09:24
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A shooting that took place in the South Side Slopes neighborhood of Pittsburgh left one person in critical condition.
  Police say that a Zone 3 officer was flagged down shortly after 1:00 a.m. early Sunday morning and directed to a man who had been shot in the driveway of the American Legion along Arlington Avenue.
  The police officer rendered aid to the victim who had been shot on his side and called for paramedics.
  Paramedics transported the victi
  
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• Man In Critical Condition Following Shooting, Police Investigating

  13-09-2020 09:24
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A man was left in critical condition following an early morning shooting.
  Police say that a Zone 3 officer was flagged down shortly after 1:00 a.m. early Sunday morning and directed to a man who had been shot.
  The officer discovered the victim in the driveway of the American Legion along Arlington Avenue in the South Side Slopes neighborhood of Pittsburgh..
  The police officer rendered aid to the victim who had been shot on his side and called for
  
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• Port Authority Planning To Replace 25 Bus Shelters

  13-09-2020 09:14
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Port Authority has plans to replace 25 bus shelters.
  Most of those are located outside the city of Pittsburgh.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  Seven new shelters will be built at pick-up only stops along the Martin Luther King, Jr. East Busway.
  The work will be done in the next few weeks.
  
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• Monessen To Hold Recycling Drop-Off Event, City-Wide Clean Up Day

  13-09-2020 08:25
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  MONESSEN (KDKA) — Monessen will hold an event on September 19 that will feature a recycling drop-off as well as a city-wide clean-up day.
  The recycling drop-off event will take place at the Monessen City Garage from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.
  Residents will be able to drop off the following items:
  Computer Monitors, CPUs/Towers, Laptops, Ipads, Tablets, Mice, Keyboards, Speakers, Printers, TVs, Answering Machines, Cameras, Christmas Lights, Camcorders, Cell Phones, D
  
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• Lawrence Co. Church Holds Drive-Thru Food Distribution, Gives Away Thousands Of Pounds Of Food

  13-09-2020 07:55
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  LAWRENCE COUNTY (KDKA) — The needs are still great all across our area as people still struggle to find jobs.
  On Saturday, Jubilee Ministries gave away thousands of pounds of food — 7,600 boxes worth.
  
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• Pirates Fall 7-4 To Royals, Lose Their Third Straight Game

  13-09-2020 06:24
  
  KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Adalberto Mondesi homered and stole a base for the third consecutive game, Kyle Zimmer got his first career win after a winding path to the major leagues and the Kansas City Royals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-4.
  Whit Merrifield added a solo homer and the Royals won their fifth straight game.
  It was the third consecutive loss for Pittsburgh.
  Mondesi and Bobby Abreu in 2004 are the only players to homer and steal a base in three straight games since at least 1901, a
  
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• Final Civil Saturday Protest Marches Through East End

  13-09-2020 05:10
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – It was another day of peaceful protests in Pittsburgh on Saturday.For the last four months, protesters have taken to the streets of Pittsburgh each Saturday for “Civil Saturdays.”Saturday was a sharp contrast to last week, with the march taking place in Bakery Square and moving through the East End.Some intersections were briefly blocked but the demonstration ended without incident.Those marching are calling for social justice and chan
  
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• President Trump Raises Concerns Over Mail-In Voting In Pennsylvania On Twitter

  13-09-2020 03:15
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  HARRISBURG (KDKA) – President Donald Trump raised concerns on Twitter about mail-in voting in Pennsylvania.The tweet cited a Wall Street Journal opinion piece detailing potential election issues in the state.“Governor Tom Wolf should not be allowed to defraud the people of the United States,” President Trump tweeted.
  “Mail-Vote Madness in Pennsylvania – The swing state is heading toward an election crackup that could draw the entire country in
  
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• Pitt Scores On First Six Offensive Possessions, Blows Out Austin Peay 55-0

  13-09-2020 02:15
  
  PITTSBURGH (AP) — Kenny Pickett threw a touchdown pass and ran for another as Pittsburgh scored on each of its first six possessions in its season opener, and raced to a 55-0 victory over Austin Peay at Heinz Field on Saturday.
  Pickett and offensive coordinator Mark Whipple spread the love around as Pickett threw to seven receivers and six players scored touchdowns during the Panthers’ offensive explosion.
  A Paris Ford interception set up Pitt’s first score, a 1-yard Daniel Car
  
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• Black Lives Matter Demonstrators And Armed Residents Clash In Elizabeth Borough

  13-09-2020 02:08
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  ELIZABETH BOROUGH (KDKA) – Protesters took the streets of Elizabeth Borough for a Black Lives Matter march on Saturday.As they made their way through the town, tempers began to flare as one protester clashed with armed residents.Those residents told the protester they were there to protect property.According to the protesters, they have had incidents like this one in the past.Overall, the demonstration remained peaceful and without incident.
  
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• Civil Saturdays march at Bakery Square celebrates Black lives in final protest of 16-week run

  13-09-2020 02:04 via post-gazette.com
  
  Crowd of 200-300 gathered and marched on Penn Avenue at Bakery Square and East Liberty
  
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• Civil Saturday at Bakery Square celebrates Black lives in final protest of 16-week run

  13-09-2020 02:04 via post-gazette.com
  
  Crowd of 200-300 gathered and marched on Penn Avenue at Bakery Square and East Liberty
  
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• Two Suspects Arrested For Car Break-Ins In Mt. Lebanon

  13-09-2020 01:38
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Two suspects have been arrested for a string of car break-ins in Mt. Lebanon.
  According to police, numerous cars had been robbed and one was stolen in the Sunset Hills are early on Friday morning.The two men are facing multiple charges related to the break-ins.Police were able to recover the stolen vehicle, but they are continuing to investigate.They are asking anyone with information to contact them if they are missing any possessions or if they
  
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• Smallman Street Deli Donates 50% Of Sales To Pam Surano & Her Daughter

  13-09-2020 00:56
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – It’s a cornerstone of Pittsburgh and Smallman Street.Today, Smallman Street Deli stepped up to help Pam Surano and her daughter Mary by donating 50% of its sales to them.
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• Pittsburgh Community Bands Together To Provide Resources For People Battling Mental Illness, Homelessness, Addiction

  13-09-2020 00:27
  
  HIGHLAND PARK (KDKA) — In Highland Park, the step to recovery was one step closer Saturday morning.
  “I’ve been there and done that,” Jackie Jordan said.
  Jordan, a McKeesport resident, has been clean for more than 13 years.
  “It just didn’t come to me. I had to go get it. I had to leave everything alone to succeed,” Jordan said.
  Resources from the Pittsburgh area were brought out to a baseball field by the Fellowship Hall Resource Center. They wanted to he
  
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