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High school roundup for March 23, 2023: Washington gets past Jeannette
Michael Shallcross singled and tripled and Kaden Partozoti tripled and drove in a pair to lead Washington to a 7-3 nonsection baseball victory over Jeannette on a rainy Thursday. Caleb Patton also tripled and Braden Dombrowski had two hits for the Little Prexies (2-1). Brayden Luttner singled, tripled and drove...
‘It’s A Wonderful World!’ at Hampton library storytime
The theme of Hampton Community Library’s “It’s A Wonderful World!” storytime applies to more than just the children. Parents and other caregivers — grandparents, too! — can bring the little ones on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, and stay for as long as what fits well into their schedules. The program...
Former Pittsburgh city worker accused of altering, fraudulently depositing checks for $50K
A former employee in Pittsburgh’s Finance Office is accused of altering two checks totaling just more than $50,000 and using the money to pay property taxes, police said. Police said Gregory Fleming, 59, of Pittsburgh, altered and fraudulently deposited the two checks, paying them to a business entity he owned...
Peter Morici: America’s most powerful weapon to beat China and Russia in Cold War 2.0 is free trade
The U.S. is in a new Cold War with China and something hotter with Russia. But America’s shift to protectionism and overreliance on implementing economic sanctions are foolish. After World War II, the U.S. created NATO and alliances in the Pacific, cultivated free trade among allies through the GATT, EU...
Why Penn State needs WR KeAndre Lambert-Smith to step up as a ‘true No. 1′ target
STATE COLLEGE — The time is now for KeAndre Lambert-Smith. He knows it. James Franklin knows it. In an ideal world, college football will know it, too. Penn State’s wide receiver room is in flux as Drew Allar pushes to become the starting quarterback. Parker Washington left early for the...
Trump slams Manhattan DA Bragg as an ‘animal’ as hush money indictment looms
Former President Donald Trump insisted Thursday that he is “100% INNOCENT” in the Stormy Daniels hush money case and attacked Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg as an “animal.” In his latest outburst, Trump accused Bragg of “carrying out the plans of the radical left lunatics” by investigating him for paying...
Saliva guitarist dies day after band played outside Pittsburgh
Wayne Swinny, the guitarist for the rock band Saliva, died Wednesday, a day after the group played at Jergel’s Rhythm Grille in Warrendale. Swinny, the last remaining original member of the band, died Wednesday of a spontaneous brain hemorrhage after being hospitalized Tuesday, according to a post on the band’s...
Rob Perkins: Allegheny County district attorney’s office needs an integrity unit
Our chief local prosecutor is the Allegheny County district attorney. Bucking a national trend, our DA has failed to establish a conviction integrity unit. It’s past time to create one. Mistakes happen in criminal trials. Just like they happen in any human endeavor. But the stakes are high in criminal...
Letter to the editor: Reality check on reenactments
The Bushy Run reenactment is silly. What’s next? A reenactment of the attack on Pearl Harbor? A reenactment of the Holocaust? A reenactment of the atomic bomb attack? A reenactment of the Vietnam War? Get a reality check. Francois Vukosic Bridgeville...
Letter to the editor: Amazing teacher and students at Pine-Richland
I attended a preview showing of the Pine-Richland High School musical put on for seniors. The music was played live by a student orchestra conducted by Brian Scott. The orchestra was amazing — they didn’t miss a note the whole show. I don’t know if Scott is an amazing teacher...
Letter to the editor: Follow science on climate change
The statement “fossil fuels are never going away” in the letter “Don’t be afraid to question climate change claims” (March 14, TribLIVE) is false. They will go away, at least, when they run out. But sooner than that we will be killed by the wars over remaining land and resources...
Editorial: Justice, compassion and the lesson of 2 mothers
The justice system is all about scales. They tip. They balance. They measure. They determine who is guilty. They weigh out the punishment. But they are often skewed toward retribution. Courts struggle with calculating the entirety of a crime’s gravity. It is understandable. How do you measure the impact of...
The Stroller, March 23, 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. Tickets on sale for benefit concert in Harmar Blue Force Foundation...
Letter to the editor: Tables turned on the woke
“The problem with the word woke” (March 10, TribLIVE) delves into the woke mind. Woke was appropriated by smug white liberals to brandish assumed street cred. Then they used wokeness to bludgeon conservatives. When their opponents turned the tables, the “woke mob” cried foul, rechristened woke a racial slur and...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for March 22, 2023
High schools WPIAL Baseball Wednesday’s results Nonsection Apollo-Ridge 11, Leechburg 6 Beaver Falls at Northgate, (n) Bentworth 7, West Greene 1 Beth-Center 24, Clairton 0 Bethel Park 1, Canon-McMillan 0 Burgettstown 11, Fort Cherry 7 Burrell 4, Kiski Area 3 Canon-McMillan 10, Bethel Park 5 Carmichaels 4, Albert Gallatin 1...
High school roundup for March 22, 2023: Bethel Park beats Canon-McMillan in pitchers’ duel
Evan Holewinski and Sebastian Schein combined on an eight-inning, two-hit shutout to lead Bethel Park to a 1-0 victory over Canon-McMillan in nonsection baseball Wednesday. Holewinski went five innings and Schein pitched three innings of hitless relief for the Black Hawks (1-0). Jason Nuttridge had two hits and scored the...
Bridgeville gets $1 million state grant for flood control
Efforts to mitigate the next big flood along McLaughlin Run in Bridgeville got at $1 million boost through a state grant. Borough officials and state lawmakers announced the grant March 21. The money will come from the state’s Local Share Account program, which is funded through taxes on gambling. Since...
Penn State OC Mike Yurcich assesses QBs Drew Allar, Beau Pribula, Jaxon Smolik in spring camp
STATE COLLEGE — The last time Mike Yurcich met with reporters was in the postgame locker room at the Rose Bowl. Penn State’s offensive coordinator, all smiles after the win, spent time on Jan. 2 breaking down Sean Clifford’s final game. Things have changed quite a bit since. Days before...
Dick Van Dyke injured in Malibu car accident amid Los Angeles downpour
LOS ANGELES — Dick Van Dyke sustained “minor injuries” in a Malibu car accident last week amid an ongoing downpour in Los Angeles County, police confirmed Wednesday to CNN. The 97-year-old actor crashed his silver Lexus into a gate last Wednesday morning, a law enforcement spokesperson told CNN. According to...
Trump case recalls John Edwards’ scandal in N.C. Would it play out differently in court?
Former President Donald Trump announced over the weekend that prosecutors were likely to arrest him Tuesday in connection to a $130,000 payment made to keep an adult film star quiet about her alleged tryst with Trump. That didn’t happen Tuesday, but in social media posts and fundraising emails, Trump has...
Thousands of homeowners still at risk as Pa. alleges improper denials, delays in mortgage relief
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan newsroom powered by The Philadelphia Inquirer in partnership with PennLive/The Patriot-News, TribLIVE/Pittsburgh Tribune-Review and WITF Public Media. Sign up for our free newsletters. HARRISBURG —The state agency overseeing Pennsylvania’s troubled mortgage relief program has leveled a slew of new accusations against the private contractor...
The Carnegie Carnegie goes all out for Earth Day 2023
As I write this in my office in the Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall on the first day of spring, warm sunlight falls on my back through the tall elegant windows. Daffodils and leaf buds are showing their faces, and families are enjoying the mild weather as they...
What you need to know as Pa.’s trout season opener approaches
It may take place on April Fool’s Day this year, but it’s certainly no joke. Each year, thousands upon thousands of anglers across Pennsylvania eagerly look forward to the opening day of trout season. It’s a cherished time of the year when people get together with family and friends to...
‘Jeopardy’ contestants make quick work of ‘Made in Pa.’ category
Some famous Pennsylvania-made products were featured last night, Tuesday, March 21, 2023, on the long-running game show “Jeopardy!” The three contestants even included a Pennsylvania woman - the returning champ Melissa Klapper of Merion Station in Montgomery County. Klapper won again last night and has a two-day total of $42,200....
Letter to the editor: Doesn’t PennDOT care about Route 30?
Route 30 between Latrobe and Irwin remains in terrible condition with potholes and seam holes throughout the entire distance. Doesn’t PennDOT care? When do our taxes buy us value? Dave Bonazelli Unity...
