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High school roundup for Dec. 30, 2019: Burgettstown hits buzzer beater to win Avella tournament
Caleb Russell hit a buzzer-beating 3-pointer to lead Burgettstown to a 59-57 victory over McGuffey in the championship game of the Avella tournament Monday night. Cole Shergi led Burgettstown (4-5) with 18 points. Dylan Poirier added 15 and Jackson LaRocka had 10. Russell had two points before hitting his game-winning...
Source: Redskins hire former Panthers coach Ron RiveraVideo
It didn’t take long for former Carolina Panthers coach Ron Rivera to find a new job. Rivera will be named the new coach in Washington, barring any unexpected developments, The Observer confirmed with a source familiar with the team’s decision who isn’t authorized to speak publicly about it. Rivera’s imminent...
Tim Benz, Mark Madden break down Steelers’ biggest problem areas, Penguins’ hot streakVideo
What do you make of an 8-8 season? Given what the Pittsburgh Steelers went through this season with the loss of Ben Roethlisberger and other injuries, 8-8 wouldn’t seem to be too bad. But, as Tim Benz and Mark Madden point out, the Steelers were in a good position to...
Top 19 of ’19: Trib HSSN breaks down the top stories of the year — No. 2
The 2019 high school sports season is nearly in the books. While we anxiously look ahead to 2020, let’s reflect on the district high school sports scene over the last 12 months. Here is a look back at the top 19 stories from around the WPIAL in 2019. HSSN Top...
Prosecutors: Boyfriend shot and killed Michigan State student while playing with gun
CHICAGO — A Michigan State University student home for winter break was shot and killed by her boyfriend as he played with a revolver in a South Side apartment, prosecutors said Monday. Lafayette Hodges, 18, held his hands to his head as he appeared in court on charges of involuntary...
Editorial: The rear-view mirror of 2019
There is a tendency to look back on the past year with nostalgia or to draw a curtain while marching fiercely into the upcoming year with hopes and plans for better. Take a quick scroll through your phone or click around your favorite television stations and you’ll probably be confronted...
John Dorfman: Disney, Oshkosh among best stocks for 2020
If you’re doing a portfolio refresh for the new year, here are 10 stocks that I think deserve strong consideration. Most of them sell for 16 times earnings or less, in a market where the average multiple is about 23. They all have low debt or reasonable debt, in my...
Author to share mental health and addiction journey during Shaler North Hills Library visit
Social worker, addiction specialist and author Jeffrey Parker will discuss his experiences with epilepsy, alcoholism and mental health issues at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 28 at Shaler North Hills Library. He published “Take the High Road: It’s not where you begin it’s how you finish; a must read for those with...
White House: Putin called Trump to thank U.S. for info that helped foil potential attack
WASHINGTON — The White House on Monday confirmed that Russian President Vladimir Putin called President Donald Trump on Sunday to thank him for information that helped foil a potential holiday terrorist attack in Russia. White House deputy press secretary Hogan Gidley said Putin thanked Trump for information the United States...
UCLA researchers say there is a way to predict who will become homeless
LOS ANGELES — With the ranks of homeless people growing faster than housing is being built, one of the most popular strategies for reducing homelessness has become to simply keep people in their homes. In theory, a small infusion of cash, counseling or legal aid could be the difference that...
Dry January curious? Alcohol-free pop-up bar to open in Pittsburgh
Mel Babitz hopes drinkers will take a shot at attending an alcohol-free happy hour in Pittsburgh. Starting Jan. 15, and continuing every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday throughout the month, she’ll host a boozeless pop-up bar at Creative Coffee & Supply on Smithfield Street, Downtown. From 4 to 7 p.m., guests...
Giants fire coach Pat Shurmur, retain GM Dave GettlemanVideo
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The New York Giants have fired coach Pat Shurmur after the once-proud franchise took a step back by winning four games in a season marked by a franchise record-tying nine-game losing streak. The Giants also announced Monday general manager Dave Gettleman will return despite seeing the...
Plum-area real estate transactions for the week of Dec. 29
Chalfant Zachary Smith sold property at 145 Greenfield Ave. to Tamia Jackson for $105,000. 2019 Castle LLC sold property at 145 Lynnwood Ave. to Sumedha Misra for $11,500. Churchill Charles Mahofski sold property at 41 Barton Drive to V & K Investments LLC for $60,000. Anthony R Alvarez Pedroso sold...
Letter to the editor: Anti-Trump protest not front-page news
One hundred never-Trumpers at a “rally” makes front-page news with a photo spread (“Westmoreland County impeachment rally draws more than 100,” Dec. 17, TribLIVE)! I’ve seen more people “protesting” at a school board meeting over moving a bus stop. Come on, Trib. Bob Goehring North Huntingdon...
Letter to the editor: Nadler & cronies dictators
President Trump “put himself before country” and lawmakers “cannot wait until the next election to address the threat” posed by his actions. These are comforting words to the plebs from the Honorable Jerrold Nadler, chair of the House Committee on the Judiciary. The benevolent chair and his cronies are looking...
Analysis: Can NFL playoffs be as unpredictable as end of regular season?
If you predicted when December began that the Patriots would be playing in the wild-card round, take a bow. If you said back then the Eagles would win the NFC East, particularly after a loss at Miami and a string of injuries that would send most teams spiraling to the...
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of Dec. 30
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of Dec. 30....
Letter to the editor: Trump’s put-down of Thunberg shameful
Amid the thousands of Donald Trump’s tweets, rally rants and “whiny” letters, e.g. recently to Nancy Pelosi, one episode stands out: the recent contretemps vis-a-vis Greta Thunberg. This reveals the reality of Trump’s character in all its smallness. Greta Thunberg, 16, is a Swedish climate activist diagnosed with Asperger syndrome...
Editorial cartoons for the week of Dec. 30
Editorial cartoons for the week of Dec. 30....
Carnegie’s 125th anniversary, Carlynton’s superintendent hire among year’s top stories
Carnegie Borough celebrated its quasquicentennial birthday in 2019 with a look back at the last 125 years that made the municipality great. Carlynton School District ended a long search at the cap off the year with the hiring of a new superintendent and Chartiers Valley School District opened the doors...
John Oyler: notable Bridgeville residents
In today’s world, Wikipedia has replaced the Britannica as a basic reference for significant, as well as trivial, information. Wikipedia follows a simple format for similar subjects. For small communities, they include a topic entitled “Notable People.” The Bridgeville entry in this category includes seven people — five athletes and...
The Stroller, Dec. 30, 2019: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Hospital auxiliary sponsors vacation raffle Allegheny Valley Hospital Auxiliary is sponsoring a raffle for a seven night Hilton Head Hideaway vacation. The prize includes seven nights in a condo at Shelter Cove Harbor in Hilton Head, S.C. The winner will choose one of three available weeks to vacation. Meals and...
These 3 must-see TV shows delve deep into sci-fi scenarios
It’s easy for great shows to get overlooked during this era of Peak TV, especially with the content spread over a variety of providers. Here are three that are must-sees, just in time to binge with your visiting relatives. ‘WATCHMEN’ (HBO) The nine-episode series — no word yet on a...
Remember When: Dec. 30
100 years ago Second degree murder returned in sheriff killing A verdict of second degree murder was rendered by an Armstrong county jury against Charley Mack of Leechburg. Mack was accused of murdering Deputy Sheriff Joseph Coyle in Leechburg on Nov. 25. 75 years ago Sgt. Collins flies 65 missions...
Year in review: top news stories from the Sewickley area in 2019
A lot happened across the Quaker Valley region in 2019. As we enter a new decade, the Sewickley Herald is looking back at the stories that made the year memorable. Here’s a look at our pick for the top five stories that occurred in the Sewickley Herald coverage area in...
