Tribune-Review/Pittsburgh Tribune-Review back issues from September 2007:
Westmoreland County clinics teach drinking water safety
Sep 01, 2007 ... Two clinics are being offered to help people keep their drinkingwater clean and free of contaminants. The clinics, sponsored by the Penn State Cooperative Extension andthe Westmoreland Conservation District, are designed for people whodrink well, spring or cistern water ....
Father pleads guilty in physical assault of baby in Crawford County
Sep 01, 2007 ... A man pleaded guilty to charges that he shook his infant daughterso violently that she likely will suffer from mental retardation,seizures and blindness. Ronald Wayne Hicks, 27, of Oil Creek, pleaded guilty Friday toaggravated assault in Crawford County Common Pleas Court ....
Medical technology firm files for bankruptcy
Sep 01, 2007; ... Cardiac Telecom Corp., a medical technology company in Greensburg,on Friday filed for bankruptcy protection under Chapter 11 of theU.S. Bankruptcy Code. "We're not going out of business," said Mel Pirchesky, who said hewas named chief restructuring officer by the board of ...
Steelers' Tomlin wise to maintain status quo
Sep 01, 2007; ... It isn't official, but get used to calling Sean Mahan theSteelers' new starting center. You can call Mahan something else, too: Coach Mike Tomlin'ssecurity blanket. If Mahan, as expected, gets the nod to snap the football toquarterback Ben Roethlisberger in the Sept. 9 season ...
Farmers compete with government
Sep 01, 2007; ... Dwight Claypoole shook his head as he gazed out over theundulating rows of hay and corn that weave a glorious green and goldcarpet across the rolling hills of his 450-acre farm in WestFranklin. "We're buying wheat gluten from China, we have ethanol plantscoming in, and I have to ...
Rendell knocks size of PHEAA bonuses, payroll
Sep 01, 2007; ... HARRISBURG -- In a letter to the state's college-loan agencyreleased Friday, Gov. Ed Rendell said that a "status quo" mindsetthere has perpetuated "grotesque bonuses and continuedinefficiencies." Rendell blasted the Pennsylvania Higher Education AssistanceAgency, questioning the ...
Financial stocks suffer in dog days of August
Sep 01, 2007; ... Amid August's hail of stock trading activity, the place to be wasin the Trib 30's non-metals manufacturing stocks. Conversely, financial stocks offered no shelter and took a beatingfrom liquidity jitters that plagued the stock market much of themonth. Four of the five Trib 30 ...
3 charged in Findlay Route 60 tossed-debris case
Sep 01, 2007 ... Three young people accused of throwing balloons filled withcondiments and shaving cream from an overpass onto Route 60 have beencharged, Findlay police said. An 18-year-old girl, a 17-year-old girl and a 17-year-old boy toldpolice that they just did something "stupid" and ...
Craig's fleeing 'friends'
Sep 01, 2007; ... WASHINGTON "When, in disgrace with fortune and men's eyes, I all alone beweepmy outcast state," wrote Shakespeare. Sen. Larry Craig knows todaywhereof the bard spoke. Rarely has a United States senator fallen so fast from grace orbeen so completely abandoned. As the ...
Fayette County auto dealer faces multiple charges
Sep 01, 2007 ... A Fayette County car dealer was arrested Thursday on charges oftheft, failure to make required disposition of funds and tamperingwith public records for allegedly failing to pay more than $71,000 instate license fees and taxes on numerous vehicles he has sold sinceJan. 1. Gustavo ...
Developer envisions plush 'green' units
Sep 01, 2007; ... Former Carnegie Mellon University student Brian Mendelssohn wantsto build a three-story, 24-unit luxury-apartment building inShadyside that would meet green building standards. Through their company, Botero Development, Mendelssohn and hisbrother, Irwin, have obtained an option on ...
Notebook: Bucs' Wilson back in lineup
Sep 01, 2007; ... Today is the first day rosters can expand, and the Pirates havecalled up three players -- reliever Juan Perez, outfielder NyjerMorgan and first baseman/outfielder Steve Pearce -- from Class AAAIndianapolis. Manager Jim Tracy said the Pirates might promote two orthree other players later ...
Erie County jury acquits man accused by ex-fiancee of murder
Sep 01, 2007 ... A jury in Erie County has acquitted a man charged last year in thecold-case murder of a woman who was pistol-whipped and stabbed 13times in 1998. Dennis Beard III, 47, was charged with killing Amy Lawrence, 22,of Erie, after his ex-fiancee came forward to say Beard had ...
Audubon Center sets fall native plant sale
Sep 01, 2007 ... The Audubon Center for Native Plants will hold its fall plant sale9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 8 at Beechwood Farms Nature Preserve in FoxChapel. Nearly 75 species of native perennials will be available forpurchase at discounted prices. Details: ...
Redemption for the Steelers?
Sep 01, 2007 ... Learn the teams to beat and beat up in Pro Football 2007. NFL Special ...
Police arrest Brownsville robbery suspect
Sep 01, 2007 ... A 30-year-old Fayette County man, on the run seven months forallegedly participating in a holdup and shooting in Brownsville, wasarrested Friday by state police. Frank Tarr, 30, whose last known address was Brownsville, wastaken into custody by state police while hiding in a wooded ...
4 firms show Mon-Fay interest
Sep 01, 2007; ... A plan to have private companies complete the $5 billion Mon-Fayette Expressway to Pittsburgh has drawn interest from four firmsand the backing of a prominent senator from outside the region. The firms, including Australian-based MacQuarie Securities Inc.,are interested in building ...
Fired Erie County teacher charged in child porn-computer case
Sep 01, 2007 ... An elementary-school teacher in Erie County is charged withpossessing child pornography after police said they found 55 imageson the computer he used at school. Michael P. Widger, 36, of Erie, already has been fired byMillcreek Township School District. Police said Widger told them ...
Playhouses let children exercise imaginations
Sep 01, 2007; ... Treehouses and playhouses remain traditional hideaways forchildren -- places where they can flex their imaginations and developindependence. But the options for parents are endless -- pirate ships, Victorianmansions, flower boxes, running water, air conditioning, ...
The matchup: Pitt vs. Eastern Michigan
Sep 01, 2007; ... Pitt (0-0) vs. Eastern Michigan (0-0) When: 6 p.m. today Where: Heinz Field Radio: 3WS 94.5 (WWSW-FM), Fox Sports Radio 970 (WBGG-AM) Series Record: Pitt leads, 1-0 (66-30, 1995) PREDICTION Pitt 35, Eastern Michigan 13 THE SETUP The ...
Red Cross seeks blood donors on Labor Day
Sep 01, 2007 ... The American Red Cross is asking blood donors to come out on LaborDay. With blood supplies low and holiday weekend travel increasing therisk of accidents, the Red Cross Greater Alleghenies Region is hopingdonors will help on Monday. As an incentive, donors at 22 Red Crossblood ...
Twins' family grateful for 'outpouring of support'
Sep 01, 2007; ... The family of 11-year-old twin boys from Penn Hills who police saywere stabbed this week by their older half brother issued a statementFriday thanking friends and the community for their "outpouring ofsupport." "Our days are filled with grief, hope for recovery and reliance onour ...
Thrift store in Greensburg needs gifts to pay for repairs
Sep 01, 2007 ... Charlie Cunningham is looking for another miracle to match a$10,000 donation his group received earlier this year. The founder of the Christian Laymen Corps in Greensburg said heneeds $20,873 to finish paying for repairs to the formerly crumblingfacade of the thrift store on East ...
Newsmaker: Marilyn Barnett
Sep 01, 2007; ... Age: 60 Residence: Squirrel Hill Family: Sons, Jamal, 32, and Rashidi, 29 Occupation: Principal at Imani Christian Academy in East Hills Education: Bachelor's degree in health and physical education fromMorgan State University, 1969; master's degree in education ...
Summer's end hushes the birds' songs
Sep 01, 2007; ... Queston: I live in Murrysville, and for decades I've enjoyed thesound of varied songbirds, cardinals, sparrows, bluejays, the usualvariety, but now and for the last several weeks I'm able to stand inmy backyard without hearing a single sound, bird-wise. There arestill a few, but most ...
Duquesne opens exhibition tour
Sep 01, 2007; ... If there's one thing coach Ron Everhart learned about the currentDuquesne University men's basketball team during its early-seasonpreparation for this weekend's scheduled four-game exhibitiontournament in Toronto, it's that he's got a bunch of eager newcomers. "I didn't know we'd ...
Pine-Richland coasts to victory
Sep 01, 2007; ... The West Allegheny Indians christened their new artificial surfacebefore Friday's game with Pine-Richland. Then, Pine-Richland ran them into the ground. Ian Hennessy rushed for 198 yards and four touchdowns, as No. 7Pine-Richland mauled No. 5 West Allegheny, 41-7, in a ...
Late interception helps NA edge Bethel Park
Sep 01, 2007; ... North Allegheny senior defensive back Christian Totera intercepteda Bethel Park pass with 4 minutes, 46 seconds remaining Friday. That interception proved pivotal, setting up the game-winningtouchdown and helping No. 7 North Allegheny escape with a 19-16victory in a non-conference ...
McKeesport spanks North Hills
Sep 01, 2007; ... It was strange to see McKeesport football coach George Smithlurking in the press box at North Hills' Martorelli Stadium on Fridaynight. After all, there still was time remaining in the first half of thegame between the two non-conference Quad-A rivals. It turns out that ...
Big plays push Mt. Lebo past Woodland Hills
Sep 01, 2007; ... Mt. Lebanon senior running back David Offner waited quite sometime for his debut as a starter. But he never expected this, a 166-yard, three-touchdownperformance, in Mt. Lebanon's 21-12 victory against Woodland Hills (0-1) on Friday night at the Wolvarena. "I came in here ...
Museums, foundations like PSU plan for Meason House
Sep 01, 2007; ... A developing proposal to create an endowment for the Isaac MeasonHouse and hand over the keys to Penn State, the Eberly Campus has "alot of Western Pennsylvania's support" from foundations and museums,the owner of the 200-year-old National Historic Landmark said Friday. While the ...
Hempfield continues mastery of Greensburg Salem
Sep 01, 2007; ... Hempfield unleashed a big-play offense Friday night in its seasonopener and ran past rival Greensburg Salem, 27-14, at Bill AbrahamField at Spartan Stadium. The Spartans parlayed two touchdowns runs each by seniorquarterback Shawn Faulk and sophomore Ryan Hayden and rallied for ...
Greensburg Salem classmates revisit schools
Sep 01, 2007; ... When Suzanne Kepple stepped through the doors of Greensburg SalemMiddle School on Friday, she couldn't help but remember. There was her homeroom. And over there was her locker. The librarywas in a different spot, but that didn't stop the flood of memories. "I remember the ...
Plum defense dominates Franklin Regional
Sep 01, 2007; ... Plum rushed for just 58 yards against Franklin Regional on Fridaynight. All-conference quarterback Kyle Simmons passed for only 22. The offense made it into Franklin Regional territory on just onesingle drive, which resulted in an interception. And yet Plum somehow ...
Roundup: Canon-McMillan topples Trinity
Sep 01, 2007 ... Class AAAA Canon-McMillan 34, Trinity 13 -- Michael Hull ran 17 times for 177yards and a pair of touchdowns, as Class AAAA Canon-McMillan knockedoff No. 2 Class AAA Trinity, which features three Division I recruitsat linebacker. Shaler 31, Baldwin 21 -- Quinn Hood rushed for ...
Suspicious package closes North Side bridge, street
Sep 01, 2007 ... The Roberto Clemente Bridge and a portion of Federal Street wereclosed for about an hour Friday night after a city motorcycle officerin the North Side spotted a suspicious package across the street fromPNC Park. The officer noticed the suitcase shortly after 8:30 p.m. on ...
Fayette Pre-K classes to start
Sep 01, 2007; ... As early as Monday, three Fayette County day care centers will beoffering pre-kindergarten programs to help local children get readyfor school. By Nov. 1, three additional pre-kindergarten programs will open inthe Uniontown Area and Albert Gallatin school districts. The ...
Briefs: Wariner, Felix shine for Americans at worlds
Sep 01, 2007 ... Jeremy Wariner led a U.S. sweep with the fifth-fastest 400 metersin history Friday, and American Allyson Felix ran the first sub 22-second women's 200 in eight years at the world track and fieldchampionships. In all, the United States won six medals, two gold. The Americanslead ...
Teachers union hopes to avert Norwin strike
Sep 01, 2007; ... The union representing Norwin teachers agreed Friday to continueworking under the terms of a five-year contract that expiredyesterday. But the possibility of a strike still looms and hinges on how wellnegotiations progress when the five-member negotiating team for theNorwin ...
One fatality in Kilbuck railroad accident
Sep 01, 2007 ... The Allegheny County Medical Examiner's office has been called tothe scene of an apparent accident near the Norfolk Southern ...
WVU stars White, Slaton combine for 7 touchdowns
Sep 01, 2007; ... MORGANTOWN, W.Va. - Heisman Trophy candidates Pat White and SteveSlaton combined for seven touchdowns, as No. 3 West Virginia openedthe season with a 62-24 non-conference victory Saturday over WesternMichigan at Milan Puskar Stadium. "They're just a great football team," Western ...
Duquesne rolls in exhibition basketball tour opener
Sep 01, 2007; ... Coach Ron Everhart treated his Duquesne University men'sbasketball team to dinner Saturday night after the retooled Dukes gota chance to play a game. They earned it earlier in the day by opening a four-gameexhibition tour in Toronto with a resounding 92-60 victory over ...
Washington Co. man held in shooting
Sep 01, 2007 ... A Washington County man was being held without bond in thecounty's correction facility after an early morning shooting, policesaid. The shooting occurred during a botched robbery attempt at 301 E.Third Ave., Langeloth, the home of Erado Iannitelli, 48, policedispatchers said ....
Penn State blows out Florida International
Sep 01, 2007; ... UNIVERSITY PARK - Penn State's football team got a headstart ontoday's cleanup detail by sweeping Florida International out ofBeaver Stadium on Saturday. The 59-0 Lions win prompted a diplomatic Nittany Lions linebackerSean Lee to observe: "Athletically, we might have been a ...
Pirates lose to Brewers again
Sep 01, 2007; ... MILWAUKEE - When Steven Pearce walked into the Pirates' clubhousefor the first time Saturday afternoon, it did not occur to him tolook at the lineup card. "You might want to check that," infielder Matt Kata told Pearce. Pearce turned and scanned the piece of paper taped to the ...
Steelers acquire KR Rossum from Falcons for draft pick
Sep 01, 2007; ... Willie Reid made the Steelers' final 53-man roster, but it lookslike he will still be competing for a job. The Steelers traded a conditional pick in next year's NFL draft tothe Atlanta Falcons on Saturday for return specialist Allen Rossum. Rossum, a 10-year veteran who can ...
Pitt tops Eastern Michigan, 27-3
Sep 01, 2007; ... Pitt was victorious in its season opener Saturday night, but lostits starting quarterback to another thumb injury in the process. Junior Bill Stull completed 14 of 20 passes for 177 yards and atouchdown in his debut as the starter, but injured the thumb on hisright (throwing) hand ...
Pitt QB Stull injures thumb
Sep 01, 2007; ... Pitt junior quarterback Bill Stull injured the thumb on his right(throwing) hand and left the season opener against Eastern Michiganin the third quarter. Stull was taken off the field to have X-rays on the thumb, whichrequired ...
Water boil advisory lifted for many city neighborhoods
Sep 01, 2007 ... The water boil advisory for several Pittsburgh neighborhoods waslifted early Saturday, authorities said. Laboratory samples of water indicate tap water is fit for humanconsumption, the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority ...
The matchup: Penn State vs. Florida International
Sep 01, 2007; ... PENN STATE (0-0) VS. FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL (0-0) When: Noon, Today, Big Ten Network Where: Beaver Stadium, University Park Radio: Penn State radio network SERIES RECORD: First meeting PREDICTION Penn State 31, Florida International 3 THE ...
Brewers' rookie Gallardo shuts down Bucs
Sep 01, 2007; ... MILWAUKEE -- Yovani Gallardo dared the Pirates to do their worstin the seventh inning Friday night. With the Milwaukee Brewers clinging to a one-run lead, Gallardointentionally walked Jack Wilson to load the bases with one out. Therookie right-hander caught Josh Phelps looking at a ...
Uprooted Katrina evacuees adjust to 'Burgh life
Sep 01, 2007; ... The day before Hurricane Katrina slammed the Gulf Coast two yearsago, Laurel Turner and her family fled their New Orleans home, takingthree sets of clothes to stay with relatives in Houston. "I wasn't going to go," Turner said. But upon realizing howformidable the storm had become, ...
Macy's workers to don black, keep talking
Sep 01, 2007 ... Employees at Macy's Downtown are expected to dress all in blackstarting Tuesday, although the union representing them plans tocontinue talks with the department store chain over the policy and topursue federal arbitration. "We still disagree with the dress code,but we are advising our ...
House tour sites tell story of Westmoreland County
Sep 01, 2007; ... Befitting its position on a hillside overlooking West PittsburghStreet in Greensburg, the Barclay House is a fitting image for theWestmoreland County Historical Society's first Historic House Tour. The imposing brick house was designed in 1904 for John and RebeccaBarclay by the ...
2 area attorneys seek GOP nod for Superior Court
Sep 01, 2007 ... A lawyer from Mt. Lebanon and an attorney from Westmoreland Countywho finished a close second in the spring primary are among thoseseeking the Republican nomination for a seat on the state SuperiorCourt in November. Templeton Smith Jr. and Jacqueline O. Shogan are seeking ...
Norwin rides horses to victory
Sep 01, 2007; ... Norwin used a balanced offense and a swarming defense to defeatSeneca Valley, 27-7, on Friday night at NexTier Stadium in Harmony. The complementary running styles of Matt Griffith and Tyler Urbanwore down the Seneca Valley defensive front in the first half, andGriffith broke loose ...
Latrobe opens big lead, wins by 2
Sep 01, 2007; ... What started out as a blowout for Latrobe against neighboringDerry in their high school football openers Friday night turned intoa squeaker. Eric Shaffer swatted down a pass by Derry quarterback DerekHamacher near the end zone with 35 seconds left to preserve Latrobe's35-33 ...
Steelers on the fringe await roster cuts
Sep 01, 2007; ... He signed a five-year contract extension during the offseason thatcould be worth as much as $25 million. His place on the Steelers issecure for this year and at least several to come. That doesn't mean defensive end Aaron Smith can't sympathize withthe players who have spent the ...
Ear drummer: Cricket and his corn
Sep 01, 2007; ... "Scrumptious, that's what the corn is," says Cricket about theproduct he sells, "I like the customer who comes back because theydon't know how sweet it is. It's just, scrumptious." Picked fresh daily in Evans City, ...
Downtown T-riders can receive retail coupons Tuesday
Sep 01, 2007 ... Port Authority of Allegheny County wants to thank T-riders forenduring months of detours during a bridge-construction project byhanding out discount coupons. The transit agency plans to issue T-riders coupons Tuesday at itsDowntown subway stations -- First Avenue, Steel Plaza, Wood ...
Airlines overbook to ensure full flights
Sep 01, 2007; ... Waiting to fly back to Pittsburgh in March, Jim Fitzpatrick feltgood about the job interview he had just had in Kentucky. Then he gotcalled up to the airport gate counter. "They called seven names, one of which was mine, and I was told Iwas being bumped off the flight," said ...
Notebook: Steelers' Ward fixes breathing problem with surgery
Sep 01, 2007; ... The surgery wide receiver Hines Ward had Tuesday corrected a minorbreathing problem. Ward said the broken nose he sustained in theSteelers' 27-13 win over the Eagles last Sunday led to a slightblockage of his nasal passageway. Ward practiced lightly Wednesdaybut didn't play in the ...
Priest tended to 2 Westmoreland parishes
Sep 01, 2007; ... His parishioners recalled the Rev. Paul Stivason as an easygoingman who was loved by all. They credit him with bringing unity to the two Westmoreland Countyparishes to which he was assigned: Seven Dolors in Yukon and St.Timothy in Smithton. Rev. Stivason died of a cerebral ...
Water service expected to be normal by this morning
Sep 01, 2007; ... Water service is expected to be back to normal across Pittsburghby this morning, a day-and-a-half after a ruptured water line inOakland prompted officials to shut off service to parts of someneighborhoods, the head of the city's water authority said. Workers replaced an 18-foot ...
Pittsburgh ethics board letter counsels mayor on charity events
Sep 01, 2007; ... Pittsburgh's Ethics Hearing Board on Friday released a letter itsent to Mayor Luke Ravenstahl that urges him to avoid accepting freeadmission to pricey charity events from companies that do businesswith the city. Ravenstahl accepted two rounds of free golf June 27 and 28 at ...