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Emsworth business owner, engineer, mother and author tells others ‘Live life to the fullest’
Over the years, Elizabeth Cook has repeatedly been asked, “How do you do it?” The mom of six climbed the corporate ladder in a male-dominated profession and is living her best life as a mother, senior manager and doctorate student in electrical engineering. She believes other business women and mothers...
High school roundup for Jan. 13, 2020: Emma Walsh hits from half court to lift Seton LaSalle to OT win
Emma Walsh hit a desperation shot from half court at the buzzer to lift Seton LaSalle to a dramatic 54-53 overtime victory over South Park in Section 2-3A girls basketball Monday night. South Park’s Cassie Klocek hit the go-ahead shot for South Park with four seconds left in OT. Walsh...
Authorities seek man who escaped police custody in Pittsburgh
Police are searching for a suspect who escaped custody in Pittsburgh on Monday. Authorities said Robert Logsdon, 22, was in custody with a constable heading to the Allegheny County Jail on three arrest warrants when he got out of the vehicle at the intersection of Fort Pitt Boulevard and Stanwix...
WPIAL boys basketball hits midway point of section play with rivalry Tuesday
Fifteen years ago, Danny Holzer led Upper St. Clair to the WPIAL Class AAAA boys basketball championship. The following year, in 2006, Joey David guided Mt. Lebanon to a district Quad-A title. The Blue Devils also won WPIAL gold under David 10 years ago and last year. Upper St. Clair...
Riley DeRubbo stars for Trinity in win over Thomas Jefferson
Last year, Thomas Jefferson, as part of a 22-win season in girls basketball, beat Trinity three times. Thomas Jefferson won twice in the regular season and in the first round of the state playoffs, including a 72-41 triumph at Hiller Hall. That Trinity team didn’t have its best player, Riley...
Fox Chapel rises to top in 6A, Quaker Valley out in 4A in state boys hoops rankings
It was an active first week of January in the Trib HSSN weekly boys basketball state rankings with a couple of teams losing their grip on the top spot and others falling completely out. We have new No. 1 teams in Class 6A and 4A with Kennedy Catholic and Archbishop...
Trib HSSN boys basketball team of the week — Week ending Jan. 11, 2020
What a difference a week makes. Last week began with Blackhawk tied with Central Valley for third place in Section 2-4A, trailing both Ambridge and Quaker Valley in the chase for first place. After key section wins over the Bridgers and Quakers, the Cougars are about to hit the midway...
Trib HSSN boys basketball player of the week — Week ending Jan. 11, 2020
A lot of eyebrows were raised on Tuesday when Frank Stumpo had a game for the ages in a Keystone Oaks victory. The senior guard scored 51 points and the Golden Eagles needed nearly all of those points in an 80-75 victory at Freedom. “I think his shot selection and...
All 4 of analysts’ favorite stocks fell last year
The four stocks that Wall Street analysts most adored a year ago all fell. The analysts’ darlings as of January 2019 posted a 15% loss from Jan. 14, 2019 through Jan. 10, 2020. This happened even as the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index, widely used as a gauge of the...
Editorial: Clean air takes hard work
Before you do anything hard — anything that might be painful or take great effort — you are often advised to do something to steel and steady yourself to do what needs to be done. Take a deep breath, you are told. But how do you do that when the...
Turf field would reduce water runoff in Leechburg, officials say
A proposed artificial turf field at Leechburg’s Veterans Memorial Stadium would reduce water runoff to neighboring streets, according to an architect and the company that makes the turf. Drainage from the field was a concern of at least one Veterans Avenue resident, who said runoff from the current grass field...
Wisconsin judge orders up to 209K voter names be deleted
PORT WASHINGTON, Wis. — A Wisconsin judge on Monday found the state’s election commission to be in contempt and ordered the bipartisan panel to immediately begin removing up to 209,000 names from the state’s voter rolls or face hundreds of dollars in fines for each day they don’t. Judge Paul...
Tim Benz, Mark Madden break down Penguins’ perfect road trip, Steelers RB future, Bill CowherVideo
The Pittsburgh Penguins continue to roll and Tristan Jarry continues to amaze. Tim Benz and Mark Madden in this week’s “Unfiltered” discuss the Penguins’ perfect road trip against the Golden Knights, Avalanche and Coyotes and how Jarry continues to light it up as one of the best goaltenders in the...
Letter to the editor: Sheriff Albert’s faith & patriotism refreshing
Sheriff Albert’s faith & patriotism refreshing I had the honor of attending the swearing-in ceremony of Westmoreland County Sheriff James Albert. It started with the singing of the national anthem, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance by all 175-plus people in attendance. We finished by bowing our heads in prayer...
Editorial: Working together in new year
January is that time of year when you might think about starting over. It’s not just about resolutions. Everything about the new year speaks of starting over. You have a new insurance deductible. Your vacation days reset. It’s the perfect opportunity to set goals and try to make new habits,...
Letter to the editor: Anonymous’ ‘A Warning’ a must-read
I would suggest that every person of voting age in America read “A Warning” by Anonymous. This was written by an insider in the White House. I don’t care if you are anti-Trump or pro-Trump. You need to read this book. You don’t even have to buy it; you can...
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of Jan. 13
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of Jan. 13....
Letter to the editor: Democrats know they can’t win in 2020
Let’s impeach “the (expletive).” Another ridiculous statement from the mouth of a prominent leader of the socialist Democrats. Allow me to attempt to understand the effort to impeach and remove President Trump. I cannot! This fairy tale is being led by Nancy Pelosi, Adam Schiff and Jerry Nadler — the...
The Stroller, Jan. 13, 2020: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Professionals available to speak to local groups The Concordia Lutheran Ministries Speakers Bureau has senior-care professionals available to speak to organizations and community groups free of charge. Topics available include fall prevention and chronic disease management, senior nutrition, senior living, advance directives, end of life decision making, health and wellness,...
John Oyler: Bridgeville in 1920
As we enter a new decade, it is appropriate for us to roll the calendar back a century and examine Bridgeville 100 years ago. According to the 1920 census, its population that year was 3,092 — still significantly smaller than its neighbors, Carnegie and Canonsburg. But Bridgeville was larger than...
Out & About: Good mix of ingredients make for a tasty Art on Tap
Was it a coincidence or masterful planning? The Jan. 10 Art on Tap happy hour at The Westmoreland Museum of American Art featured a “to die for” cream of mushroom soup from Elegant Catering, the featured organization was Empty Bowl and the Heavenly Biscuits provided the music. Knowing the museum...
Easy ways to brighten rooms in winter
When home designer and builder Marnie Oursler talks with clients about building their dream homes along the Delaware coast, their No. 1 request is having bright spaces with lots of natural light. But at this time of year, it can feel like that brightness and light is in short supply...
Chris Rock was ‘shocked’ to land the lead role in ‘Fargo’Video
Fans of FX’s quirky dramedy “Fargo” might believe Chris Rock starring in the latest installment is a bit bizarre. Rock would agree with them. “I was shocked,” the comedian said Thursday during a session for the anthology series during the Television Critics Association press tour, describing his reaction when first...
Editorial cartoons for the week of Jan. 13
Editorial cartoons for the week of Jan. 13....
Damaged monument that once stood on Quaker Valley property repaired by Leetsdale VFW
Leetsdale VFW Post 3372 has undertaken an effort to repair a monument that sustained more than $20,000 worth of damage last summer. The monument, dedicated by Leetsdale residents in 1941, is located on the VFW property near the intersection of Camp Meeting Road and Beaver Street, and honors U.S. military...
