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Woman from Pittsburgh’s Hill District sentenced for role in man’s beating death
A woman from Pittsburgh’s Hill District will serve at least 12-1/2 years in state prison for her role in the beating death of a man in Homewood last year. Madera Johnson, 49, pleaded guilty to third-degree murder before Allegheny County Common Pleas Judge Kevin G. Sasinoski on Sept. 27. A...
Dr. Alessandra Hirsch: Omicron and the last straw
On Dec. 23, as the Centers for Disease Control released its emergency guidance for health care facilities on returning to work, my ob/gyn residency program was split into three groups. Some of us were preparing to celebrate the Christmas holiday during our time off, making difficult decisions about whether or...
Unfiltered: Tim Benz and Mark Madden discuss Steelers getting into the playoffsVideo
What a stunning turn of events. The Jacksonville Jaguars upset the Indianapolis Colts Sunday afternoon, helping the Steelers fall in line for a playoffs spot. And then in the last game of the weekend, the Las Vegas Raiders beat the Los Angles Chargers in overtime to cinch a playoff spot...
Bridgeville man expected to plead guilty next month in Capitol riot case
A Bridgeville man who authorities said livestreamed himself from inside the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6 riot in Washington, D.C., is expected to plead guilty next month. During a brief status conference on Monday, an attorney for Kenneth Grayson said he expected his client would be offered a plea...
Raiders vs. Chargers: Raiders were this close to settling for a tie and bumping Steelers from playoffs
Just how close were the Las Vegas Raiders to settling for a tie against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday night, which would have kept the Steelers out of the postseason? Really close, according to their coach, Rich Bisaccia. But a timeout by Chargers coach Brandon Staley with 38 seconds...
Will omicron finally free us from the covid shackles?
Maybe the record-setting omicron storm is the prelude to the sunnier place we’ve hoped for during two years of covid-19. Dr. John Goldman, a UPMC infectious disease specialist, believes it’s possible. He bases it on the fact ultra-contagious omicron is touching so many people so fast it won’t be much...
3 eating and drinking habits that aren’t good for your brain
Brain health is important at any age. To maintain it, you have to be mindful of what you consume. “There is growing scientific evidence that healthy behaviors, which have been shown to prevent cancer, diabetes, and heart disease, also may reduce risk for (subjective cognitive decline),” the Centers for Disease...
Valley bowlers show improvement under 1st-year coach
First-year Valley bowling coach Walt Livingston has a young team with only one senior. But that does not mean the group lacks the enthusiasm and commitment to the sport. “I’ve got 13 bowlers who are loyal to the game and loyal to the school. I feel honored that they let...
Knoch, TikTok benefitting from Traggiai’s talents
With his athletic life revolving around shedding seconds off of a clock, it’s no surprise Caden Traggiai’s go-to social media platform is TikTok. Traggiai, a senior at Knoch, is one of the top swimmers in the A-K Valley, finishing sixth in the 500-yard freestyle and seventh in the 200-yard freestyle...
Westmoreland Senior Spotlight: Mt. Pleasant’s Ashlyn Hornick
Ashlyn Hornick Mt. Pleasant swimming Mt. Pleasant’s girls swimming team is regarded as one of the best around, and last season the Vikings made program history. With their gold in the 200-yard freestyle relay, the swimming team captured the program’s first WPIAL relay title. One of the members of that relay...
‘American Idol’ star Clay Aiken will run for N.C. seat in Congress
Clay Aiken, the “American Idol” star and a Raleigh native, wants to represent North Carolina in Congress. Aiken, a Democrat who previously ran for the U.S. House of Representatives in 2014, announced Monday that he’s planning to run this year in the Durham-centric House district that’s now open. The 6th...
Wild-card weekend features Steelers vs. Chiefs on Sunday night
The wild-card slots are filled and the NFL playoffs are set to kick off Saturday with an AFC doubleheader, followed by three games on Sunday and for the first time a Monday night playoff game. The Las Vegas Raiders (10-7), fresh off their OT victory to get into the playoffs,...
Letter to the editor: Pass Build Back Better Act
I was saddened to read the article “Eat’n Park to close Squirrel Hill location” (Jan. 4, TribLIVE). This pandemic feels like it is never ending, and lots of people are suffering economically. We need assistance from the government by passing the Build Back Better Act. Build Back Better will help...
Steelers vs. Ravens: What they’re saying in Baltimore after loss
Before losing six games in a row, the Baltimore Ravens sat atop the AFC standings with a record of 8-3. Now, they’re headed home without a playoff berth and evaluating draft picks after a season largely derailed by injuries. Here’s what some writers are saying after Sunday’s 16-13 home loss...
In brief: GriefShare, St. James School Open House among upcoming Sewickley events
Open House St. James School, located on Broad Street in Sewickley, is holding an open house for grades pre-K through 8, 12:45-2:15 p.m. Jan. 30. Meet the teachers and principal, as well as take a guided tour of the school. To register, email jriley@stjamesschool.us. GriefShare Many of us are finding...
Letter to the editor: Remembering Earl Fillmore, American patriot
I want to sincerely thank you for publishing the article celebrating Earl Fillmore Jr. (“Derry native killed in 1993 battle of Mogadishu in line for Army’s Distinguished Service Cross,” Jan. 1, TribLIVE). As I sat in my home on a rainy New Year’s Day, I thought about what a wonderful...
Editorial: Schools reacting to covid staffing challenges
In March 2020, kids went home from school on Friday and didn’t come back for months. Some didn’t walk through the school doors in person until August 2021. Instead, they found new ways to work that weren’t at a desk next to 25 other students. They used Google Classroom or...
The Stroller, Jan. 10, 2022: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Start the new year off right! 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. Leechburg Area Pool accepting donations for water slide Donations are being accepted by Leechburg Area Pool...
Letter to the editor: What if Trump had never been born?
“It’s a Wonderful Life” is a Christmas movie I enjoy every year. How all our lives are intertwined. This year as I watched, I thought … if only. If Donald Trump had never been born; therefore never president. Let’s say the presidential winner in 2016 was either Hillary Clinton or...
Freeport grad Harley Holloway adapting well to college game with Wooster women’s basketball
In a way, Harley Holloway felt like a freshman again. The Freeport graduate got only a small sampling of what college basketball would be like last season, her first at Wooster. Because covid-19 lopped off a significant portion of the schedule, the Fighting Scots played only eight games — losing...
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of Jan. 10
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of Jan. 10....
Editorial cartoons for the week of Jan. 10
Editorial cartoons for the week of Jan. 10....
Mike Bianchi: Get used to SEC dominance; it’s only going to get stronger
This column is a public-service announcement to all of you college football fans who are sick and tired of seeing the Southeastern Conference dominate your sport. It’s for all of you who think watching Alabama and Georgia playing for the national championship on Monday night in a rematch of the...
Man who bought Kyle Rittenhouse his assault-style rifle used in Kenosha killings reportedly will take plea deal
The man who bought Kyle Rittenhouse the gun used to kill two people in Kenosha, Wis., and injure a third when he was just 17 is expected to take a plea deal to avoid convictions on the two felony charges. Dominick Black, now 20, purchased the Smith & Wesson M&P...
High school sports schedules for Jan. 10, 2022
High schools WPIAL Basketball Boys Monday’s schedule Class 4A Section 2 Lincoln Park at Ambridge, 7:30 p.m. Nonsection Armstrong at Freeport, 7:30 p.m. Frazier at Beth-Center, 7 p.m. Highlands at Allderdice, 7:30 p.m. Girls Monday’s schedule Class 6A Section 1 Butler at Pine-Richland, 7:30 p.m. North Allegheny at Shaler, 7:30...
