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Large hail, tornadoes damage North Texas region
DALLAS — Storms carrying large hail and damaging winds, including tornadoes, caused severe damage to parts of North Texas, officials said Saturday. The town of Bowie, about 65 miles northwest of Fort Worth, was hit hard by one tornado about 9 p.m. Friday, the National Weather Service confirmed Saturday. A...
Editorial: Sports are more than a game
Pennsylvania is a state with a lot of sports history. There is no major sport that doesn’t happen in the Keystone State. Whether you want your games as all-American as baseball or as global as soccer, it happens here. As grassroots as NASCAR or as high class as horse racing....
Bicyclist ID’d in fatal Bell Acres hit-and-run; driver arrested
A bicyclist died Saturday after being struck by a pickup in a hit-and-run in Bell Acres, according to Allegheny County Police. The bicyclist was identified by the Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office as Curtis Brown, 51. No address was provided. Allegheny County Police said the pickup driver, Justin Michael Miller,...
Massive fire strikes San Francisco’s Fisherman’s Wharf, spares WWII ship
Firefighters were able to save an historic warship after a massive fire ripped through a warehouse at Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco on Saturday morning. The fire broke out about 4:15 a.m. in a large warehouse at the end of Pier 45, said Lt. Jonathan Baxter, public information officer for...
Sounding off: Courageous leaders make hard decisions
The criticism of Gov. Tom Wolf by legislators, district attorneys and state representatives exposes the hypocrisy behind their “live free or die” recommendations that counties open businesses earlier than considered safe. We need to support leaders of courage who risk threats when they make unpopular, necessarily restrictive decisions. This virus...
Judge tosses One America News Network’s defamation suit against Rachel Maddow
Rachel Maddow has dunked on One America News Network yet again — this time in a courtroom. A judge ruled on Friday that the host of the MSNBC program “The Rachel Maddow Show” did not malign the ultraconservative political network when she called it “Russian propaganda” and dismissed OAN’s $10...
Letter to the editor: No desire for Tom Wolf’s ‘pep talk’
Fellow taxpayers: I find it particularly insensitive and even downright vulgar to allow our exalted ruler of the state, Gov. Tom Wolf, to be able to give a “pep talk” in TV ads. He talks about the resolve of the people of Pennsylvania, and yadda, yadda, yadda, during this crisis....
Letter to the editor: Just wear the mask
What is the big deal about wearing a mask when you are out in public? No one is asking you to storm the beaches of Normandy, or fight in southeast Asia or the Middle East. All that is being asked of you is to wear a mask in public because...
Letter to the editor: Franklin Regional implosion imminent
The Franklin Regional budget for 2020-21 confirms the coming school district’s financial implosion, to be precipitated by the Sloan campus debt. Current operations and growing debt payments are producing massive deficits that will consume all general funds within four years, even with annual Pennsylvania maximum tax increases. This follows the...
The Stroller, May 23, 2020: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Read The Stroller daily for announcements of how everyone can ease the pressure and stress of others, even while maintaining social distancing. Information for The Stroller should be emailed to vndnews@tribweb.com. Free shredding event planned in Lower Burrell A free paper shredding event will be hosted by Rep. Bob Brooks...
Moroccan beef burgers get added dose of spice
Here’s a way to spice up your Memorial Day burgers using Moroccan-style spices. Ground cumin, ground cinnamon, fresh mint and parsley may seem unusual additions to burgers, but they add an intriguing flavor to them. Ground spices can lose their flavor after a few months. If yours look grey or...
Make the next ‘Taco Tuesday’ vegetarian
Wrapped with corn or flour tortillas or even lettuce leaves, tacos have become a national favorite. Whether for breakfast, lunch or dinner they’re easy to eat and can be easy to make. Here’s a vegetarian taco made with soft whole wheat tortillas. They fold easily and add an earthy flavor...
Graduating North Allegheny student selected for podcast, will receive $50,000
A North Allegheny student has been selected to be part of a podcast that gives graduating seniors a platform to have their voices heard. Aarushi Jain was selected as a “Doritos Valedictorian” and contributed to iHeartMedia’s podcast special “Commencement: Speeches for the Class of 2020.” Her speech will be shared...
‘Last responders’ seek to expand postmortem COVID-19 testing in unexplained deaths
Examining dead bodies and probing for a cause of death is rarely seen as a heroic or glamorous job. Rather, as the coronavirus pandemic has unfolded, all eyes have been on the medical workers and public health disease detectives fighting on the front lines — and sometimes giving their lives...
Shaler in search of cheerleaders
Shaler Area cheerleaders are looking for new members. Anyone interested in cheering for the middle or high school squad for the 2020-21 season, contact Becky Troppman at troppmanr@sasd.k12.pa.us or Phyllis Schatz at schatzp172@aol.com....
NY judge tosses R. Kelly’s attempt to dismiss charge he gave herpes to fan
NEW YORK — A Supreme Court ruling that struck down states’ anti-sodomy laws will not spare disgraced R&B star R. Kelly from charges that he knowingly infected a 19-year-old fan with herpes, a Brooklyn Federal Court judge ruled Friday. Judge Ann Donnelly rejected the “I Believe I Can Fly” singer’s...
As Pennsylvania clarifies coronavirus reporting, health experts call process into question
The Pennsylvania Department of Health on Friday took the first step to clarifying its reporting process for coronavirus test results, which infectious disease experts say has muddied the picture of the outbreak in the state. Pennsylvania was among several states that combined two types of test results, according to a...
Chicago will cautiously reopen in early June, mayor says
CHICAGO — The city of Chicago is on pace to begin cautiously reopening and ease restrictions on certain activities in early June, with outdoor dining at restaurants, barber shops, non-lakefront park buildings and libraries slated to resume limited business, Mayor Lori Lightfoot said Friday. If safety measures can be put...
Editorial: Celebrating the quarantine grads
Well, you did it, Class of 2020. Whether you finished grad school or picked up your bachelor’s degree, made it through high school or just figured your way out of kindergarten, you got it done. Congratulations. But yes, it might be hard to believe. Is it really over? It doesn’t...
Derry Area School District’s senior pride was on parade
Derry Area School District’s traditional breakfast for graduating high school seniors couldn’t be held this year because of social distancing guidelines during the coronavirus pandemic. Instead, members of the Class of 2020 were invited to a drive-through farewell luncheon on Friday, followed by a parade through the community, to celebrate...
Macy’s stores open with deals and pandemic precautions but few shoppers
Patti Noel came out of Macy’s at the Pittsburgh Mills mall in Frazer on Friday with three full bags and plans to go back in for more. Noel, of Kittanning, said came to the mall to shop at JoAnn Fabrics, not knowing Macy’s was reopening after having been closed in...
Applications being accepted for vacancy on Franklin Park council
The Borough of Franklin Park will accept resumes or letters of interest to fill a vacancy on borough council for a term ending Jan. 3, 2022. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and must have resided in Ward 2 of the Borough of Franklin Park for at least...
Charlie Melancon: Pennsylvania on forefront of energy technology, development
History is being made in the energy industry. But that history has been both positive and negative. The latter, of course, is best showcased by the recent “contango” in the crude oil industry that pushed futures prices well into the negatives as reported by outlets worldwide. Those prices have since...
Inside HBO Max’s scramble to launch a massive bet on streamingVideo
Pairing Tony Soprano with Elmo and Chandler Bing was always going to be tricky. Would the murderous mob boss befriend a red Muppet? Forget about it. Nor would Tony Soprano have much patience for the wiseguy antics of Chandler Bing, the neighbor from “Friends.” Yet here they are, pillars of...
Putin says coronavirus situation in Russia stabilized
MOSCOW — President Vladimir Putin said Friday the coronavirus outbreak in Russia has begun to abate, creating a positive environment for easing restrictions, as officials defended the country’s data on deaths against claims they were being under-reported. Speaking during a video conference with top officials, Putin pointed at the decreasing...
