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High school roundup for Sept. 8, 2021: Sharpless powers North Catholic in title game rematch
Jayden Sharpless scored a pair of goals to lead North Catholic to a 4-0 victory over Section 1-2A rival Avonworth (0-3, 0-1) Wednesday in a rematch of last year’s WPIAL Class 2A girls soccer championship. Lily Karsman and Lindsey Pawlawski had a goal each for the Trojanettes (3-0, 1-0). Beaver...
‘Magical thinking’: Gov. Abbott says he will ‘eliminate all rapists,’ defends Texas abortion lawVideo
AUSTIN — Gov. Greg Abbott, responding to a question about how Texas’ new abortion law would impact victims of rape and incest, said the state would employ aggressive tactics to “eliminate all rapists from the streets of Texas.” The law, which took effect last week, bans most abortions after about...
Penn State announces game day changes at Beaver Stadium, including mobile ticketing, arrival adjustments
STATE COLLEGE — For the first time since November 2019, Penn State expects to host close to 107,000 fans at Beaver Stadium for a Nittany Lions football game. It’s been a while, right? When Penn State opens its home schedule against Ball State at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, the Beaver Stadium...
Gov. Wolf, teachers say kids are cool with masks: ‘It feels like an adult problem’Video
PHILADELPHIA — Wearing masks all day isn’t a big deal for Brooke Vaught’s 375 students. They compliment each other on their cool choices — bright colors, Batman, funky designs — they put them on, and get down to the business of learning. “We haven’t had any issues,” said Vaught, principal...
Beaver County man pleads to misdemeanor count in Capitol riot case
A Beaver County man charged with participating in the Capitol riot in January pleaded guilty Wednesday to a single misdemeanor. Russell James Peterson, of Rochester, will be sentenced Dec. 1 by U.S. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson on one count of parading, demonstrating or picketing in a Capitol building. The...
Leechburg searching for 1st 3-0 start since 2000 season
The rumors are false. This isn’t the first time Leechburg has been featured as the Valley News Dispatch Game of the Week since David Leech was minding his mills and factories in the 1850s. But it’s been a while. The Blue Devils are 2-0 and excitement is building in the...
Birdie hops on Freiermuth bandwagon before picking this week’s A-K Valley matchups
Last week: 9-1 (90%) Season: 16-4 (81.8%) The Birdie spent an afternoon this week scouring the internet for a No. 88 Steelers jersey in women’s avian sizes. He really wanted to get Mrs. Birdie a Pat Freiermuth jersey. “Can’t find one,” the exasperated Birdie huffed. “Guy catches two touchdown passes...
2021 Western Pa. high school football schedule for Week 2
Thursday Nonconference Southmoreland at Perry Traditional Academy, 7 p.m. Friday WPIAL Ambridge at Laurel, 7 p.m. (HSSN*) Avonworth at Freeport, 7 p.m. Baldwin at Upper St. Clair, 7 p.m. Beaver at Hopewell, 7 p.m. Beaver Falls at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, ppd. Bentworth at Frazier, 7 p.m. Blackhawk...
Quoting Confucius and picking Westmoreland winners, The Birdie’s ready for Week 2
Last week: 8-4 (66.7%) Season: 16-7 (69.6%) Waiting for a eureka moment to spark an idea for his next picks column, the Birdie daydreamed out of the window of a coffee shop he likes to frequent but found himself distracted by a nearby Chinese restaurant. That made him hungry. But...
Vikings, former Pitt tackle Brian O’Neill agree to a contract extension
MINNEAPOLIS — Despite contract negotiations that dragged through the summer and into Week 1 of the regular season, right tackle Brian O’Neill said he was convinced Wednesday’s contract extension would get done eventually because of his desire to stay with the Vikings. “The certain point was earlier this offseason when...
Pennsylvania man who chartered buses to Jan. 6 rally pleads guilty in Capitol breach caseVideo
SCRANTON — Frank Scavo, the man who organized 200 local residents to journey to Washington, D.C., on Jan. 6, to take part in what they hoped would be a peaceful protest against the election certification in Congress, pleaded guilty Wednesday to one charge, a low level misdemeanor, that carried a...
Veteran Latrobe field hockey team wants title game return
Latrobe field hockey coach Jeff Giordan has goals for his players, in athletics and in life. And he uses the game to blend the two. The Wildcats are coming off a respectable season, going 6-4 in the regular season and reaching the WPIAL Class AA semifinals, losing 2-0 to Fox...
Dr. Buzz Hollander: Lessons from the Ivermectin debacle
Buzz Hollander MD is a family physician on the Big Island of Hawaii with no ideological axes to grind. He tweets @buzzhollandermd. This first appeared in RealClear Science. When podcast king and comedian Joe Rogan reported that he was ill with Covid-19, a media firestorm commenced. This was no surprise,...
Harvest Moon falls in summer this year. Is that unusual?
Harvest Moon 2021 on Sept. 20 falls in summer, which might seem as out of place as pumpkin spice latte in 90-degree weather. But it’s not really that unusual. The Harvest Moon is the full moon closest to the autumn equinox, which is the first day of fall on Sept....
Sewickley Academy welcomes students back
Following a tumultuous summer that included a leadership change, the firing of four administrators and one teacher, a lawsuit and a divided community of parents, school is back in session at Sewickley Academy. The first day for students was Sept. 2. “We are excited about the 2021-2022 school year. The...
Christopher Antypas: As we enter flu season, we must prioritize our seniors
As an independent pharmacist, I’ve made a living advising people on the benefits of both curative and preventative medicines. However, never in my career have I seen more attention paid to the importance of mass vaccinations. For the better part of two years, we’ve been hyper focused on creating and...
Penn State’s Noah Cain ‘just feeling blessed’ after return to field, game-winning touchdown
STATE COLLEGE — Noah Cain had plenty on his mind when Penn State kicked off its 2021 season at Wisconsin on Saturday. The junior running back’s hometown of Baton Rouge, La., was in the path of Hurricane Ida, and his relatives’ homes had been damaged in the storm. On top...
Cynthia M. Allen: Texas abortion law is already saving lives. But there’s more to do to help children
FORT WORTH, Texas — Last Wednesday, Lila Rose, the founder of anti-abortion group Live Action, euphorically tweeted, “It’s a beautiful day in Texas, which is on its way to being abortion-free.” Her statement was hyperbolic, but only slightly. On Sept. 1, Texas’ fetal heartbeat law took effect, exposing anyone who...
Verona consignment store helps empower women through sustainable style
The office-turned-storage-area at Shift, a consignment store in Verona, was piled high with hangers, boxes, racks of clothes and bags of donations waiting to be sorted. While the scene might invoke a shudder from orderly types, the shop is anything but disorganized. The donations in the back room found their...
Food Podcast: What happens to food that goes bad?Video
On this week’s episode of the Food Podcast presented by Clearview Federal Credit Union, Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank talks about its new partnership with Ecotone Renewables. The partnership is part of its latest efforts to cut down on organic waste by using a new Seahorse Biodigester. The Biodigester, run...
Allegheny County Police arrest Monroeville man in connection with fatal pedestrian crash
Allegheny County Police have arrested Braden Chetsko of Monroeville in connection with the death of a man in a vehicle-pedestrian crash. Monroeville Police were dispatched to the 2700 block of Mosside Boulevard at about 9:20 p.m. on Sept. 1 for the report of a vehicle versus pedestrian collision. When officers...
Colin P. Clarke: 9/11 may have taught America how to avoid being drawn into another unwinnable war
The last two decades have taught us that a retaliatory invasion may assuage foreign policy hawks or hard-liners, but without a clear strategy and well-defined objectives, a hasty and ill-conceived response can end up causing more harm than the initial attack. The U.S. spent trillions of dollars and lost thousands...
Penn State football coach James Franklin not looking past Ball State
Penn State football is heading into this weekend’s matchup against Ball State as a 22-point favorite at Beaver Stadium, but coach James Franklin is once again making sure his team isn’t looking ahead to next week’s White Out game against Auburn. Franklin tweeted out his weekly “1-0” message this week,...
6 special ways to celebrate grandparents
Ask anyone to recall their most treasured childhood memories, and you’re likely to hear tales about time spent with loved ones, grandparents in particular. As an adult, you may find yourself wondering how to help your kids create those magical moments with their grandparents. However, strengthening their bond with a...
Kid-friendly brain food for busy school days
Starting a new school year, whether in the classroom or online, brings excitement for kids of all ages. Opportunities to see friends, make new acquaintances and explore new areas of interest abound. Along with the exciting times can also come early mornings with hectic moments getting ready, including making sure...
