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Incumbents prevail in Brentwood uncontested council, school board races
In an uncontested race for three open four-year seats on Brentwood council, incumbents Richard Schubert, Pat Carnevale and Harold Smith Jr. retained their seats. Schubert received 33.27 percent of the vote; Carnevale received 32.96 percent of the vote; and Smith received 32.46 percent of the vote. Brentwood School Board Five...
3 incumbents win another term on Whitehall council
Three incumbents secured another four-year term on Whitehall council. Robert McKown, who appeared on both the Democratic and Republican ballots, was the top vote getter with 29% percent of the votes. Glenn Nagy, a Democrat, came in second with just over 23% of the votes, followed by Philip Lahr, a...
Democrats win all 3 open seats on Baldwin council
The Democrats were victorious in a race for three open, four-year seats on Baldwin Borough Council. Newcomers Denise Maiden and Patty Boyer joined incumbent James Behers, all Democrats, in winning a spot on borough council. They beat out newcomer Rebecca A. Conley, a Republican. Boyer, who appeared on both party...
1 seat in Jefferson Hills council race too close to call
Two of three seats for Jefferson Hills council have been determined. The third open four year seat is still too close to call. Six newcomers vyed for one of three open, four-year seats on borough council. Democrats Karen Bucy and Nicole Ruscitto secured a spot on council, with 19% and...
Newcomers, incumbent win Pleasant Hills council seats
A mix of newcomers and incumbents alike prevailed in a race for Pleasant Hills council that saw two incumbents lose their bids for reelection, according to unofficial results. In the race for three open four-year seats, newcomer Andy Codelka, who appeared on both the Democratic and Republican ballots, was the...
South Hills municipal, school board election results
A mix of newcomers and incumbents alike prevailed in a race for Pleasant Hills council that saw two incumbents lose their bids for reelection, according to unofficial results. In the race for three open four-year seats, newcomer Andy Codelka, who appeared on both the Democratic and Republican ballots, was the...
Newcomer elected to Bell Acres council
Newcomer Megan E. Wine, a Republican, has won a seat on Bell Acres council. Wine received 27.92% of the vote, according to unofficial results from the Allegheny County Elections Division. Incumbents Christopher Abell, a Democrat, and Dennis C. Young Jr., a Republican, retained their seats, receiving 25.15% and 22.86% of...
Leet selects 3 commissioners
Two retired municipal managers have been elected as Leet Township commissioners. Carolyn A. Verszyla, who appeared on the Democratic and Republican tickets, received 24.93% of the vote and Democrat Martin C. McDaniel received 22.34%, according to unofficial results from the Allegheny County Elections Division. They are joined by Democrat Erika...
Sewickley Borough incumbent loses seat to newcomer
Sewickley Borough council incumbent John Dunn has lost his bid for re-election. The Republican, who received 42.9% of the Ward 1 vote, fell to Democrat Julie Barnes, who received 56.56%, according to unofficial results from the Allegheny County Elections Division. In Ward 2, incumbents Cynthia J. Mullins and Hendrik van...
2 newcomers on Quaker Valley school board
Newcomers Chesney Soderstrom and Geoff Barnes were elected to fill two four-year school board seats in Quaker Valley’s Region 2, which encompasses Sewickley Borough. Soderstrom, who appeared on both the Democratic and Republican ballots, received 35.85% of the vote, while Barnes, a Democrat, received 31.52%. Republican Richard Kain fell short,...
Carlynton incumbents retain board seats
Five incumbents on the Carlynton school board have retained their seats. According to unofficial results from the Allegheny County Elections Division, the winners, all of whom cross-filed, were Kelly Zaletski, with 19.08% of the vote; Jim Shriver, 18.83%; Jude A. Frank, 17.56%; Marissa Mendoza-Burcham, 18.24%; and George Honchar, 16.84%. Newcomer...
Letter to the editor: JCC support of Planned Parenthood
JCC & Planned Parenthood The Jewish Community Center of Pittsburgh will host a Planned Parenthood of Western Pennsylvania fundraiser Nov. 9 titled “Drag Bingo In Support of PPWP.” That the family-friendly JCC will host a fundraiser for Planned Parenthood is indicative of a general misunderstanding in the Jewish community about...
Letter to the editor: Facts are clear on climate change
Regarding the letter “Stick with evidence on climate change” (Oct. 28, TribLIVE), I wish writer Allen Clark had done so. As many as 99% of climate scientists are in agreement that human-caused warming is occurring (easily Googled), and if that isn’t enough for you, just look at the incontrovertible facts....
Letter to the editor: What’s so impeachable about Trump?
So what has President Trump done that’s so impeachable? His economic policies have made our economy great again. He’s been called the most pro-life president ever. He’s tried to protect our country from illegal immigration. And just recently, he eliminated a serious terrorist threat. Amongst other things, what has he...
The Stroller, Nov. 6, 2019: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Apollo-Ridge Area Food Bank seeks donations November is Turkey Month at Apollo-Ridge Area Food Bank. The food bank is seeking donations to help provide grocery gift certificates for Christmas dinner for Apollo-area families in need. Donations of any amount are appreciated. If you would like to help, send donations to:...
Leetsdale Snowflake Classic and more Sewickley-area events
On Nov. 9, at 9 a.m., the Leetsdale Snowflake Classic 5K run and 2-mile walk will take place. All funds benefit the Fourth of July parade and fireworks. Register at athlinks.com. The cost is $30 for adults and $20 for teens and seniors. Register in advance to guarantee a long-sleeved...
Republicans have clean sweep in Pine supervisors election
Republicans Pat Avolio, Jack Donahue, and Ryan Colombo took the top three places in the Pine Township supervisors race on Nov. 5. Democrats on the ticket were Jeff Romano, Jeffrey Hyams, and Jeff Fisher. Here’s a look at the breakdown of votes: Ryan Columbo — 1,275 Pat Avolio — 1,261...
How to eat that decorative squash with Parmesan, brown butter
This time of year, you can find all kinds of squash and gourds at local grocery stores, far more than the variety found just 10 or 15 years ago. Some of those squash might be sitting on your kitchen table right now. This recipe from “David Tanis Market Cooking: Recipes...
Sophomore at Pine-Richland collects coats for charity
Kate Cwenar, a sophomore at Pine-Richland High School, decided to hold another neighborhood coat drive. The idea came to her two summers ago as she was thinking of a way to give back to her community. It went so well that she decided to do another one this year. She...
Pittsburgh Opera journeys to the ‘magical realism’ of the Amazon
Popularity is the rarest of accomplishments for contemporary opera, but Mexican composer Daniel Catán achieved it when he wrote “Florencia en el Amazonas.” It has been performed successfully around the world, and has elicited enthusiastic praise from performers, audiences and even critics since its premiere in 1996 at Houston Grand...
Photo gallery: Election Day scenes from around Westmoreland
Tribune-Review photographers Shane Dunlap and Dan Speicher captured these Election Day images around Westmoreland County on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019. For more on election results, visit the election roundup on TribLIVE.com...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Nov. 5, 2019
Field hockey PIAA playoffs Class AAA First round Tuesday’s results Central Dauphin 3, Downingtown West 2 (OT) Easton 2, Plymouth-Whitemarsh 1 Emmaus 6, Garnet Valley 2 Hershey 6, Pine-Richland 0 Lower Dauphin 1, Souderton 0 Owen J. Roberts 4, Cardinal O’Hara 0 Perkiomen Valley 3, Wilkes-Barre 1 Wilson 7, Peters...
High school roundup for Nov. 5, 2019: West Allegheny rallies from three goals down to win PIAA opener
Caleb Miller had a hat trick and freshman goalkeeper Thomas Higgins was perfect in a relief appearance as West Allegheny (15-6-1) rallied from three goals down to defeat Hollidaysburg 5-3 in a PIAA Class AAA first-round boys soccer match Tuesday night. West Allegheny, the WPIAL runners-up, fell behind 3-0 in...
5 seats filled in general election for Hampton school board
With all 13 precincts reporting, the unofficial results have the five open seats for Hampton School Board going to Joy Midgley, Bryant Wesley, Matthew Jarrell, Robert Shages and Trisha Webb. Larry Vasko came up just a five votes short. These are unofficial results and do not include absentee ballots. Here’s...
Panthers place QB Cam Newton on injured reserveVideo
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Panthers placed quarterback Cam Newton on injured reserve, meaning he can’t play for the rest of the regular season. Panthers general manager Marty Hurney said in a statement Tuesday that Newton is still experiencing pain in his foot and needs to continue to rehab from the...
