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Hampton, water authority recognized in Banner Community program
Hampton has been designated as a 2022 Banner Community by the Allegheny County League of Municipalities, as has the Hampton Shaler Water Authority. This marks the 10th year of the program, which recognizes municipalities and municipal authorities that show a commitment to professional development, prudent fiscal management, transparency, accountability and...
Easter Bunny hops back to Hampton April 9
For many Hampton youngsters, the Easter Bunny is but a distant, hazy memory, or one they don’t have at all. Because of the covid-19 pandemic, it’s been a few years since everyone’s favorite furry friend was able to visit. That changes April 9, when the township’s traditional egg hunt returns...
Court throws out school mask lawsuits by Upper St. Clair, North Allegheny
The Third U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Tuesday dismissed as moot two lawsuits against local school districts over mask mandates. The court said in its order that the complaints against the Upper St. Clair and North Allegheny school districts no longer present a controversy because Allegheny County isn’t deemed...
Pittsburgh man pleads guilty for role in Downtown protests over George Floyd’s death
A man from Pittsburgh’s South Side Slopes pleaded guilty Wednesday to obstructing law enforcement during Downtown protests over George Floyd’s death on May 30, 2020. Jordan Coyne, 26, agreed to an 18-month federal prison term in exchange for his plea. He will be sentenced by Senior U.S. District Judge Arthur...
Monroeville, Pitcairn named Banner Communities
Monroeville and Pitcairn have been designated as 2022 Banner Communities by the Allegheny County League of Municipalities. This marks the 10th year of the program, which recognizes municipalities and municipal authorities that show a commitment to professional development, prudent fiscal management, transparency, accountability and proactive communications to engage community stakeholders....
Millennial Money: Viral savings challenges that pay off
Among the different ways to trick yourself into saving, money-saving challenges are some of the most engaging. They can help you feel connected to finances by requiring frequent check-ins and debunking feelings of inadequacy when it comes to saving. For Cristina Brown, a self-described savings-challenge designer and founder of the...
Penn State’s Rasheed Walker a ‘true boom or bust player’ entering NFL combine
STATE COLLEGE — For Daniel Jeremiah, the case for and against Rasheed Walker as an NFL prospect is present in one game from the Penn State offensive lineman’s final season with the Nittany Lions. During a conference call last week, the NFL Media draft analyst pointed to Penn State’s November...
Rotarians bring new welcome signs to Verona
Verona is getting a minor facelift on both of its entrances that should make the borough more enticing to visitors, as the Oakmont-Verona Rotary Club is replacing two aged welcome sides with new ones that represent a significant upgrade. “When I come in toward Verona, the entrance really needed some...
Westmoreland happenings: church services, fish fries and soup sale
Church news • Union Presbyterian Church, 656 Route 380, Washington Township, will have a drive-thru ashes distribution from 6:30 to 8 a.m. and 3:30 to 5 p.m. today at the church. A worship service with ashes will be at 7 p.m. Details: unionpresbychurch.com. • A World Day of Prayer service...
Letter to the editor: AV sewage plant cost overruns concerning
I am writing to express my concerns regarding the cost overruns for the expansion of the Allegheny Valley Joint Sewage Authority plant (“Harmar sees 47% sewage fee hike as cost of new treatment plant soars,” Feb. 18, TribLIVE). Where is the accountability for the near 200% increase in the cost...
Letter to the editor: Setting a bad example for world bullies
I’m ashamed. I own a restaurant; next to me is a farmer who eats in my restaurant, and from whom I buy produce to use in my restaurant. On the other side of the farmer lives a small quiet family. Driving by yesterday, I saw the farmer assaulting the neighbor...
Upcoming programming at the Hampton Community Library
The Hampton Community Library is located at 3101 McCully Road in Allison Park. Sometimes, winter weather or covid alters hours. Please call the library at 412-684-1098, check Facebook or visit hamptoncommunitylibrary.org to make sure a program was not canceled due to the weather. Children’s programming mask policy: Masks are required...
Letter to the editor: McCarthy-Trump comparison
In the 1950s, Sen. Joseph McCarthy of Wisconsin terrorized the nation by claiming communist sympathizers permeated all levels of government and the military. Paranoia ensued, resulting in the firing of government workers and blacklisting of Hollywood stars. Forced “loyalty oaths” became commonplace. Many lives were ruined. McCarthy provided no proof....
Editorial: Discount groceries are more than an inflation problem
Low prices are big business. For years, more low-cost food options have been popping up like mushrooms. They dot urban areas, suburbs, rural landscapes and food deserts. It has been a growth retail area with a long-term plan. Dollar Tree has been adding refrigerator and freezer sections, particularly in areas...
Letter to the editor: Biden should reverse oil policies to pressure Putin
What is the most significant action the Biden administration could do to pressure Vladimir Putin without getting us involved in an unpopular war? If you said, “return to reinstating our own domestic oil production,” go to the head of the class. By reversing Biden’s executive orders that canceled plans for...
The Stroller, March 2, 2022: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Publicize your events, club meetings and fundraisers for free in The Stroller. Send information at least a week in advance to vndnews@triblive.com. Please include a daytime telephone number. ‘Hello, Dolly’ to be performed at Apollo-Ridge HS Apollo-Ridge High School Drama Club will present the musical, “Hello, Dolly!” at 7 p.m....
Letter to the editor: Where is sense of right and wrong?
Letter-writer Joan Heinz’s reality seems to be whatever the triad of Donald Trump, Fox News and RT tell her it is (“Democrats, the party of lies.”) Her inability to see that Jan. 6 was a Trump coup attempt is not surprising. The Jan. 6 committee will soon televise hearings with...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for March 1, 2022
High schools Basketball Boys WPIAL playoffs Class 6A Semifinals Tuesday’s results North Hills 48, Mt. Lebanon 36 Fox Chapel 37, Central Catholic 32 Finals Saturday’s schedule North Hills (24-0) vs. Fox Chapel (23-1) at Petersen Events Center, 7 p.m. Class 5A Finals Friday’s schedule Laurel Highlands (24-0) vs. New Castle...
High school roundup for March 1, 2022: Fort Cherry tops Carlynton in Class 2A semis
Derek Errett scored 16 points to lead Fort Cherry to a 46-36 victory over Carlynton in the WPIAL Class 2A boys basketball semifinals Tuesday night. Owen Norman added 14 points and Dylan Rogers had 10 for No. 2 Fort Cherry (23-2), which will meet top-seeded OLSH in the championship game...
Moorefield-Brown’s big plays down stretch help Fox Chapel boys defeat Central Catholic
After Central Catholic dominated the boards for much of the night, Fox Chapel sophomore Jeff Moorefield-Brown came up with two big rebounds of his own. The two plays in the final minute of the game turned into big baskets for the Foxes as they pulled out a 37-32 victory over...
Blackhawk handles Elizabeth Forward, rolls into Class 4A finals undefeated
Top-seeded Blackhawk proved to be too much for fifth-seeded Elizabeth Forward on Tuesday night. The Cougars scored 29 first-quarter points and sophomore guard Alena Fusetti netted a game-high 28 points to lead three double-digit scorers in a 76-53 victory over the Warriors in the WPIAL Class 4A semifinals at West...
Robert Morris men knock off Youngstown State in Horizon League Tournament openerVideo
Before entering their second Horizon League men’s basketball tournament, the Robert Morris Colonials were issued a challenge by coach Andy Toole: Don’t quit. They heard him loud and clear and went on to provide Toole with his 200th career victory Monday night by claiming an opening-round 77-73 decision against Youngstown...
South Fayette earns gritty win over McKeesport, trip to Class 5A finals
It was a battle of wills and gritty plays in the final eight minutes of the WPIAL Class 5A girls basketball semifinal between McKeesport and South Fayette on Tuesday night. Despite holding a 22-17 scoring edge in the fourth quarter, the No. 6 seed ran out of time and ran...
Watch live: Biden’s State of the Union addressVideo
President Joe Biden will deliver his first State of the Union address Tuesday night. But it comes at a challenging time for Biden, who is weighed down by public disapproval of his handling of the economy and the pandemic. The address also comes days after Russia opened war against Ukraine,...
Former Mt. Pleasant, Perryopolis doctor gets prison for illegally prescribing drugs, having sex with patients
Dr. Emilio Navarro told the court he made a mistake. It was a mistake that he made dozens of times over four years. A federal indictment against Navarro, a longtime family physician who practiced in Mt. Pleasant and Perryopolis, said he wrote prescriptions for painkillers and Xanax to two patients...
