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Cowboys cut former Pine-Richland, Pitt QB Ben DiNucciVideo
It appears the Dallas Cowboys will open the season with Cooper Rush as the primary backup quarterback to Dak Prescott. He is currently the last man standing, with the team informing Garrett Gilbert and former Pine-Richland and Pitt player Ben DiNucci of their release. “I just think he has shown...
First hunting seasons of 2021-22 open in Pa. on Wednesday
While hunting is open nearly year-round for a few species like groundhogs and coyotes, for most Pennsylvania hunters the first seasons of the July 1-June 30 hunting license year open on Sept. 1. Two common and abundant species — Canada geese and mourning doves — become legal game on Wednesday....
Penn State to use rotation at left guard to open season
Penn State will split time at left guard between redshirt senior Anthony Whigan and senior Eric Wilson, the Harvard transfer, when the 2021 season opens at Wisconsin on Saturday, coach James Franklin said Tuesday afternoon. “Both have shown some really good things,” Franklin said over Zoom during his weekly news...
Aspinwall police investigating taxidermy rhino head found on sidewalk
Aspinwall police have found themselves in the unique situation of investigating a taxidermy rhinoceros head that was found on a borough sidewalk. The animal was found at about 9 p.m. on Aug. 28. A person walking his dog came across the unusual find at Freeport Road and Western Avenue. Deputy...
Edinboro University’s football opener canceled because of covid protocols
Edinboro University’s football players have not stepped foot on a field for an official NCAA game in more than 21 months. New head coach Jake Nulph still has not made his head coaching debut since being hired in January 2020. That long wait for Nulph and the Fighting Scots’ players...
Pennsylvania mandates masks in K-12 schools, day cares
In a move that undoubtedly pleased some parents and infuriated others, the Pennsylvania Department of Health on Tuesday laid out an order mandating masks for students, teachers and staff in K-12 schools that will take effect next week. “I preferred for local school boards to make this decision,” Gov. Tom...
Here are rain total predictions for Western Pa. as Ida approaches
Meteorologists predict rain totals will be higher in regions south of Pittsburgh when the remnants of Hurricane Ida arrive in Western Pennsylvania. After devastating parts of Louisiana, Hurricane Ida became a tropical storm as it began a northward journey Monday. Local officials in Western Pennsylvania began preparing for significant rainfall...
District Court: Drug, DUI charges among those handled in Judge DeLuca’s Penn Hills court Aug. 16 and 23, 2021
Penn Hills District Judge Anthony L. DeLuca handled the following cases recently. Defendants will have court dates set in Allegheny County Common Pleas Court. Charges were filed by Penn Hills police unless otherwise noted. Held for court • Chaz Cox, 35, of Pittsburgh on charges of unauthorized use of motor...
In honor of Fred Rogers, make kindness a habit this month with #BeKind21
Gregg Behr and Ryan Rydzewski are the authors of “When You Wonder, You’re Learning: Mister Rogers’ Enduring Lessons for Raising Creative, Curious, Caring Kids.” Dana Winters is executive director of the Fred Rogers Center. Maureen Frew is a teacher in the Avonworth School District and co-founder of JAMbethekindkid Inc. In...
Survey: 55% of Americans expect to search for a new job over the next 12 months
The coronavirus pandemic massively disrupted Americans’ working lives, and a new Bankrate survey suggests that it’s causing many of them to now re-evaluate what they want out of their careers. Most Americans (55 percent) who are either employed or looking for a job — what economists would describe as being...
5 members of Troop 243 earn Eagle Scout rank
The Scouts of Sewickley’s Troop 243 recently honored five young men as they achieved their rank of Eagle Scout. • Adam Boone, son of Robert and Elizabeth Boone and a student at Quaker Valley High School, built several outdoor benches for St. Stephen’s Church. • Jacob Boone, son of Robert...
Disney World will resume selling annual passes again Sept. 8
Walt Disney World will resume selling annual passes for its theme parks Sept. 8. Expect new names for the passes — which have increased in price — as well as strengthened ties to park reservations, which are staying around, the company announced Monday. The number of reservations that a passholder...
Living with Children: Tighten up deadline for adult child to move out
“We should, like, what? Give him a year to figure out his life and move out?” I’m talking to the parents of a 21-year-old male, who instead of going to college or into the military, delivers pizzas, eats pizzas (he gets an employee discount) and plays video games. I’m having...
3 ways millennials can start saving more money
For too long, Millennials have gotten a bad rap about money and their ability to save for a rainy day or retirement. However, a new “Relationship With Money” survey by financial services firm Edward Jones found that not only do more Americans born between 1981 and 1996 consider themselves “savers”...
Tips to arrange a romantic dinner for 2
Between work and family obligations, many couples struggle to find time together. But finding time to enjoy your partner’s company is important, so why not have fun with it? Planning a romantic dinner might be easier than you think. Here are some tips for couples looking to plan a special...
Lori Borgman: Not the first to navigate rough seas
Many mornings I check CDC pandemic stats for my state and county to weigh the facts against the hysteria. Then I check the headlines to see what blew up overnight and to see what is still standing. We live in turbulent times: covid-19, Afghanistan, schools opening, schools closing, rising crime....
Answer Angel: Readers’ tips for happy feet
So many of you have complained to me about your shoes and socks. Your feet hurt. Your socks slip. Why can’t you find what you’re looking for? It shouldn’t be this hard, right? I asked readers for recommendations that might help. So here are their suggestions on comfy walk-all-day flats...
Ex-etiquette: Talk to ex before making plans to trade scheduled time with son
Q. My ex and I barely get along, and it’s because of things like this … I bought tickets a month in advance to go to a special venue on Friday the 13th with my son. It happens to be on the weekend my son is scheduled to be with...
Letter to the editor: Minds can change on covid vaccine
My daughter has been a nurse for about 20 years, and she and I have had discussions pro and con pertaining to vaccines for covid. I was pro, she was con. On Aug. 6, her ex-husband died from complications from covid. She and my grandson received their shots the next...
Letter to the editor: Requiring vaccine is unconstitutional
In response to the article “Nursing shortage spawns hefty sign-on bonuses in Western Pa.”: Do you think just maybe employers should stop requiring the jab as a requirement for employment? These nurses worked through the height of this pandemic and were hailed as heroes. Now their personal freedoms and choices...
Plan a pet-friendly getaway
For pet parents, traveling can be tricky, from finding a reliable pet sitter to worrying about your pet’s separation anxiety while you’re gone. To help alleviate some stress, consider a popular alternative: bringing your pet along for the journey. As Americans are hitting the roads, many will do so with...
Letter to the editor: America a racist country?
I felt compelled to respond to Mary Beth Walling’s letter “Our race problems are real” (Aug. 22, TribLIVE). Walling indicates that she believes we are a racist country. She offers the way her Black friends are treated by merchants, banks and officials and that there are Confederate statues and flags...
Breweries aplenty across Western Pa.
Whether you’re looking for a weekend outing or a quick spot to grab beer to-go, Western Pennsylvania has plenty of options when it comes to breweries. If you’re looking for a special beer-drinking excursion, here are some notable breweries in the region. • 180 and Tapped, 2010A State Ave., Coraopolis;...
Wineries to visit around Western Pa.
Nothing beats tasting a delicious wine close to home. And Pennsylvania holds its own when it comes to wineries. We’ve compiled a selection of wineries to visit around Western Pennsylvania, where wine lovers can have a feast without traveling too far. Cheers! • Apis Mead & Winery, 206 Mary St.,...
Letter to the editor: PLCB provides funds, jobs
As the president of a union that represents 35,000 workers, I was gratified that Antony Davies noted our members’ efforts to prevent privateers from taking over the PA Liquor Control Board (“Pa.’s alcohol monopoly — we told you so,” Aug. 15, TribLIVE). Davies, an economics professor, has worked for years...
