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Laurels & lances: Growing, paying, climbing, working
Laurel: To making the holidays bigger. The Ligonier Country Market’s annual Christmas Market is getting a boost with a second location. The boost to the Nov. 30 event will not just accommodate more crafters, artisans and other producers, but also additional shoppers. Way to grow. Lance: To not paying up....
Students return to Linton Middle School following evacuation
A smell of smoke caused a temporary evacuation early Friday at Linton Middle School in the Penn Hills School District, but students and staff returned to the building later in the morning. Penn Hills Fire Marshal Chuck Miller said the odor was a smoke smell that came from an empty...
Saying ‘I do’ with a beautiful, budget-conscious wedding
With stars in their eyes, newly engaged couples often plunge into the excitement of planning their perfect wedding day. Sticker shock can soon set in, as the costs of catering, photography, gowns, flowers and more send budgets plummeting into the red. Some couples prefer, or soon agree on, smaller weddings,...
Beth Samuel presents ‘Taste of Judaism’ interfaith event
Antioch Baptist Church The church is at 332 Elizabeth St., Sewickley. Sunday school is at 9:30 a.m. followed by worship and praise service at 10:45 a.m. A Bible study and prayer service is at 7 p.m. Wednesdays. For more information, call 412-741-7688 or visit antiochfw baptistsewickley.org. Beth Samuel Jewish Center The...
High school roundup for Nov. 14, 2019: Owen Tutich nets hat trick, OT winner for Greensburg Salem
Owen Tutich completed his hat trick in overtime to lead Greensburg Salem to a wild 8-7 victory over Wheeling Park in PIHL hockey Thursday night. Colin Kruth and Brendon Linderman had two goals apiece for Greensburg Salem (4-1-1). Gian DeGenova and Spencer Abraham scored twice for Wheeling Park (2-3-1). Pine-Richland...
The Stroller, Nov. 15, 2019: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Concert to benefit local food bank A concert featuring mezzo soprano Marianne Cornetti and pianist Bryan Sable will be at 4 p.m. Sunday at Trinity United Methodist Church, 847 10th Ave., Brackenridge. Donations will be accepted to benefit the Allegheny Valley Association of Churches food bank. Leechburg Library to host...
Weekend Happenings: Family Heirlooms Appraisal Fair at Shaler North Hills Library
From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 16, there will be a Family Heirlooms Appraisal Fair at Shaler North Hills Library. Pull out those family treasures you’ve always wanted to know more about and have them looked at by expert appraisers. Experts on collectibles, glass, pottery, historic items...
Weekend happenings: Friendship dinner, fashion show on tap
Friendship Dinner A Friendship Dinner will be held at Nativity Lutheran Church, 4517 Mt. Royal Blvd., Allison Park, on Saturday, Nov. 16, at 5 p.m. All are welcome. Enjoy turkey and all the fixings. Dinner is free. A donation for charity will be accepted. Call the church office at 412-487-1071...
Weekend happenings: Friendship Dinner on tap in Allison Park
A Friendship Dinner will be held at Nativity Lutheran Church, 4517 Mt. Royal Blvd., Allison Park, on Saturday, Nov. 16, at 5 p.m. All are welcome. Enjoy turkey and all the fixings. Dinner is free. A donation for charity will be accepted. Call the church office at 412-487-1071 to make...
Sewickley Borough suing 15 businesses
Sewickley council has warned of litigation as a potential consequence for failing to pay delinquent business privilege taxes. According to court dockets filed Nov. 4 with Magisterial District Judge Robert Ford, the borough is following through on that warning, suing 15 local businesses for $12,000 each. Although the borough is...
Snag a few bargains now at the garden center
It’s always a sad day to walk out to the garden after the first hard frost of the season. But as another year of growing tender plants comes to an end, there’s still time to sneak in some bulbs, perennials, trees and shrubs. Often times they can be found on...
High school scores, schedules for Nov. 14, 2019
High schools Football WPIAL playoffs Championship Saturday’s schedule Central Catholic (10-1) vs. Pine-Richland (10-1) at Heinz Field, 8 p.m. Class 5A Semifinals Friday’s schedule Penn-Trafford (11-1) vs. Peters Township (11-1) at West Mifflin, 7 p.m.; Gateway (10-2) vs. McKeesport (9-3) at Greensburg Salem, 7 p.m. Class 4A Championship Saturday’s schedule...
Pitt-Greensburg women’s soccer continues season of 1sts
For the first time in program history, the Pitt-Greensburg women’s soccer team is a conference champion. The Bobcats (19-0-1) defeated D’Youville, 1-0, in overtime in the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference semifinals Nov. 6 before beating Penn State Behrend, 3-2, in the championship game. With the tournament crown, Pitt-Greensburg earned an...
Sto-Rox embracing opportunity against No. 1 Clairton in WPIAL Class A final
When the first WPIAL championship football game at Heinz Field kicks off at 11 a.m. Saturday, the Class A title will be up for grabs between programs with very different stories. One side will house third-seeded Sto-Rox (11-1), a team that did not make the postseason last year and has...
Through the Years: After week-long snow delay, Richland wins 1st WPIAL title half-century ago
Each Friday throughout the high school football season, the Valley News Dispatch will take a look back at the games, players and events that are part of local scholastic history. In a game delayed a week because of rain and snow, Richland won its first WPIAL title, 30-0, over New...
CV grad Marquis takes winding road to become D coordinator at Wittenberg
During his days as a football player at Chartiers Valley, Dave Marquis, by his own admission, didn’t apply himself perhaps as much as he should have. That revelation might be surprising considering his background. Marquis’ father, Gus, was the football coach (1988-94) and athletic director (1988-2006) at Chartiers Valley, so...
WPIAL championship Saturday football facts and figures
The only numbers that count on championship Saturday are the final digits posted on the giant scoreboard at Heinz Field. But here are some numbers and historical facts that won’t mean a thing come kickoff time. Listen to all four title games on the TribLive High School Sports Network. •...
Chick’s Picks recalibrates for WPIAL finals, semifinals
Welcome to Week 12 of the high school football season. By the time we reach this point of the season each year, Chick’s Picks’ crystal ball is running out of gas. As much more prognosticating power is required to accurately predict postseason games, needless to say, the crystal ball is...
No tax increase planned in Buffalo Township
Buffalo Township residents would not pay more in township real estate taxes next year under a preliminary budget approved Wednesday. Supervisors approved a preliminary $2.5 million budget that would keep the tax rate at 5.5 mills. Spending would increase by about $196,000, according to the budget. A homeowner with the...
Despite delays, Pirates still have pick of qualified managerial candidates
The Pittsburgh Pirates have had one of the more curious manager searches in recent baseball memory. The Pirates fired Clint Hurdle on the last day of the season. General manager Neal Huntington then began interviews for Hurdle’s successor. Yet after he talked with six candidates, Huntington was fired Oct. 28....
Sewickley council predicts no tax increase in 2020 budget
Sewickley council approved the release of a proposed 2020 budget that keeps real estate taxes at 6.25 mills during their Nov. 12 meeting. The current millage rate of 6.25, or $6.25 for every $1,000 of assessed real estate value, is broken down into four components, as per the 2019 borough...
Review: An evolved iceman? Kristoff steps up in ‘Frozen 2’Video
Picture this: A princess is in distress. It looks bad. Her dashing young man rides up in the nick of time and says, “Here I am to save you, my dear!” Actually, he doesn’t. He just says, “I’m here. Whaddya need?” She has a plan, and off they go. This...
Alicia Keys will host the Grammys againVideo
Alicia Keys will be back to host the 62nd Grammy Awards, and the recurring gig even came as a surprise to the super-chill recording artist. “At first I did think last year was a one-time thing but when the opportunity came back around there was no question about returning as...
Train car derails, lands in creek in Fayette County
A train car derailed Thursday in Upper Tyrone, flipping off the track and landing in a small tributary of Jacobs Creek, according to Fayette County 911. No injuries were reported. An estimated few hundred gallons of a flammable industrial solvent, known as HF1000, leaked into the stream, according to Jim...
Witness: Allegheny County Controller Chelsa Wagner grappled with Detroit cop
DETROIT — A security guard testified Thursday that Allegheny County Controller Chelsa Wagner grappled with a Detroit police officer during an incident eight months ago at a hotel and warned him, “You don’t know who you’re messing with.” Wagner is accused of interfering with Detroit police officers March 6 as...
