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The Stroller, April 15, 2023: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Publicize your non-profit’s community events, fundraisers and club meetings for free in The Stroller. Send information at least two weeks in advance to vndnews@triblive.com or The Stroller, 210 Wood St., Tarentum PA 15084. Please include a daytime telephone number. Concert planned April 22 in memory of George Wolfe A day...
Letter to the editor: What if Trump hadn’t been POTUS?
In addition to the Stormy Daniels incident described in the op-ed “This is just the beginning for Trump” (April 5, TribLIVE), the 34 counts in the indictment against Donald Trump include “catch and kill” actions to suppress stories potentially damaging to Trump’s presidential hopes. Prosecutors claim payments were made to...
In brief: news from the Trillium Garden Club, Sharpsburg and more
The Trillium Garden Club will have its annual plant sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 6 at O’Hara Township Park. A selection of annuals, perennials, hanging baskets, unique selections and multi-plant patio pots will be on sale. The second annual members raffle will showcase crafted items. Proceeds from...
Pirates farm report for April 14, 2023: Tucupita Marcano collects 3 more hits in Indy loss
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 5-8) lost to St. Paul (Twins), 4-2, running its losing streak to three games and its home losing streak to seven. LHP Angel Perdomo (0-1, 7.71) gave up three runs on two hits and two walks without recording an out. SS Tucupita Marcano (.422) stayed hot, going 3...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for April 14, 2023
High schools WPIAL Baseball Friday’s results Class 6A Section 1 Butler 5, North Allegheny 2 Nonsection Belle Vernon 4, Elizabeth Forward 3 Bentworth 6, Jefferson-Morgan 3 California 12, Frazier 11 Carmichaels 6, Charleroi 2 Eden Christian 12, Northgate 2 Fort Cherry 2, Cornell 0 Greensburg Salem 14, Connellsville 7 Indiana...
High school roundup for April 14, 2023: West Allegheny hands 1st loss to Montour
Ben Kern doubled and drove in four runs as West Allegheny defeated Montour, 9-4, in nonsection baseball Friday, handing the Spartans their first loss of the season. Derek Curry drove in two runs and Brady Miller singled and doubled for West Allegheny (5-4). Jake Robinson went 2 for 4 with...
Gary Franks: Tenn. duo wrongly removed from office while fighting wrong fight
The two Black state representatives from Tennessee — let’s call them the Tennessee Duo — who were kicked out of the state Legislature this month for breaking rules of order (while protesting in the chamber during a debate on gun legislation) brought back memories. Protesting wrongs is truly what Dr....
David’s Bridal could lay off more than 9,000 employees as company explores sale
Pennsylvania-based David’s Bridal, which sells wedding dresses and other clothing and accessories for special occasions, could lay off thousands of people across the country and is exploring a sale of the company. The company filed a WARN (Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification) notice with the Pennsylvania Department of Labor &...
Rachel Marsden: How Washington is losing its control of the world over Ukraine
PARIS — CIA Director William Burns hightailed it to Saudi Arabia last week, reportedly frustrated, according to the Wall Street Journal, that peace was on the verge of breaking out — the kind that could end the Global War on Terrorism in the Middle East, which has been the pretext...
Majority of victims’ families in Tree of Life shooting case want death penalty
The sisters of two of the men killed in the mass shooting at a Squirrel Hill synagogue in 2018 said on Friday that they believe the man responsible should be put to death. Diane and Michele Rosenthal hosted a brief video meeting with members of the media to correct what...
Madeleine Para and Bruce Cooper: As Earth Day approaches, climate solutions have never been more appealing
As we gear up to celebrate Earth Day, it’s now easier than ever to reap the rewards of embracing a cleaner, greener world. The annual spring event, which reminds us to protect the planet that sustains us, is especially poignant this year. It follows the passage of the 2022 Inflation...
Lower Burrell firefighters turn down tax credit
Lower Burrell Council will not offer a state-approved tax credit to the city’s volunteer firefighters. Councilwoman Brandy Grieff, director of public safety, said it was a choice made by the firefighters themselves. She said she contacted officials for Lower Burrell Fire Company No. 1 (Kinloch) and Lower Burrell Fire Company...
Bomb found by Pa. fire department while fighting nearby brush fire
Police in Schuylkill County reported that a homemade bomb was found when fire fighters responded to a brush fire this week. PA Home Page reports that the Tamaqua Borough Policce and Fire Department responded to a brush fire around 10 p.m. Wednesday night, in the Dutch Hill section of Tamaqua....
10 Penn State players to watch in Blue-White Game
The Blue-White Game is almost here. Penn State will close spring camp with its annual scrimmage at 2 p.m. Saturday at Beaver Stadium. Thousands of fans will descend on Happy Valley for the festivities and an extended look at the Nittany Lions, new and old. Here are 10 players to...
Letter to the editor: Welcome home, Cutch
The day we have long waited for has come. Welcome home, Cutch. Our Pittsburgh icon has come home where he has always belonged, and our jerseys and No. 22 gear that were lovingly packed away are now proudly on display. We can now start to watch Pirates baseball again after...
Sunday services, prayer groups and more at Sewickley area houses of worship
Antioch Baptist Church Sunday service is at 10:45 a.m. Antioch Baptist Church will be hosting a 3 vs. 3 basketball tournament on May 20, at 12:30 p.m. at Brooks Elementary School, 1720 Hassam Road, Coraopolis. All are welcome. The tournament is for ages 8–11, 12–14, 15–17, and 18 and up....
Letter to the editor: Zappala’s seeking death penalty is out of step with Pa. Democrats
Allegheny County District Attorney Steven Zappala’s announcement that his office will seek the death penalty against Jonathan Morris (“DA to seek death penalty against man charged in Pittsburgh triple homicide,” March 26, TribLIVE) says all that local Democrats should need to know about his unfitness to represent the party in...
2 men stabbed in Downtown Pittsburgh, suspect arrested
Two men were stabbed in Downtown Pittsburgh just before 11 p.m. Thursday night, city police said. Police on Saturday confirmed that officers arrested Christopher M. Boswell, 37, of New Brighton at the scene in the area of Sixth Avenue and Smithfield Street. A weapon was also retrieved, police said. According...
Fox Chapel Area student a finalist in ‘Junk Kouture’ contest
Fox Chapel Area High School senior Marley Pistella is one of 30 U.S. finalists in the Junk Kouture contest, that challenges students aged 13-18 to design, upcycle and create high-end couture from 100% recycled materials. Marley created a high fashion couture outfit titled, “In Bloom,” from used jeans and other...
The Stroller, April 14, 2023: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Publicize your non-profit’s community events, fundraisers and club meetings for free in The Stroller. Send information at least two weeks in advance to vndnews@triblive.com or The Stroller, 210 Wood St., Tarentum PA 15084. Please include a daytime telephone number. Leechburg Hall of Fame induction slated The 18th annual Leechburg Hall...
Laurels & lances: Negotiated security and serious pranks
Laurel: To a summer tradition. Kennywood will be open. No, don’t check your zipper. Just rest assured that the West Mifflin amusement park will operate as usual this summer. There were questions about that in March when Allegheny County District Attorney Stephen A. Zappala Jr. said he would go to...
Letter to the editor: Racism in Tennessee
The state of Tennessee added another chapter to its sordid history of racism when Republican legislators voted to expel three duly elected colleagues charged with violating a laughable rule of acceptable “decorum.” Guilty only of joining protesters demanding gun control, following the killing of six people at a nearby school,...
Pirates farm report for April 13, 2023: Jase Bowen homers in Greensboro win
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 5-7) lost 3-2 to St. Paul (Twins). RHP Carmen Mlodzinski (0-1, 4.76) gave up a run in the eighth to take the loss. LHP Cam Alldred (2.16) started and went four innings, surrendering two runs on three hits and a walk with six strikeouts. RF Miguel Andujar (.182)...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for April 13, 2023
High schools WPIAL Baseball Thursday’s results Class 6A Section 1 Pine-Richland 10, Allderdice 0 Section 2 Hempfield 10, Baldwin 0 Canon-McMillan 8, Norwin 1 Mt. Lebanon 3, Central Catholic 2 Class A Section 2 Springdale 13, Summit Academy 5 Nonsection Altoona 19, Latrobe 15 Armstrong 10, Leechburg 0 Greensburg Central...
High school roundup for April 13, 2023: Hempfield sweeps Baldwin, gives coach 200th win
Hempfield scored seven runs in the bottom of the fourth inning to break the game open en route to a 10-0 win over Baldwin in Section 2-6A baseball Thursday, sweeping the three-game series and giving coach Tim Buzzard his 200th career victory. Gage Wheaton had two doubles and two RBIs...
