TribLive stories, Page 2018
Letter to the editor: Politics & parades
Kudos to the Tribune-Review editorial staff for standing against politics oozing into public events that are organized and funded by local government entities (“No politics at homecoming,” Sept. 29, TribLIVE). This also should apply to organizations advocating for or against any political issue, including those in favor or opposed to...
Relay for Life events help American Cancer Society all year
On Oct. 17, downtown Greensburg will be filled with teams raising money for a good cause while having a heck of a good time. As part of the Great Race of Greensburg, more than a dozen teams of four to six people will run their own version of television’s “The...
Gateway homecoming queen crowned during festivities
Gateway High School held homecoming activies, including a carnival, football game and dance, Oct. 3-5....
Police, protests clash on Minneapolis streets outside Trump rally
MINNEAPOLIS — Boisterous and energetic protesters of Donald Trump packed the streets Thursday evening around Target Center in downtown Minneapolis as many thousands of the president’s faithful streamed into the downtown Minneapolis arena to hear the president in his latest arena reelection campaign rally. As the evening progressed under a...
John Oyler: political issues
I recently received the “Official Democratic 2020 Presidential Survey” in the mail, accompanied by a request that I share my priorities for 2020 with the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee. My first reaction was quite positive – they really are interested in my opinion! Although I consider myself a moderate, probably...
Christ Church holds MOPS kids clothing and more sale
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 antiochfwbaptist sewickley.org. • The church will...
Laurels and Lances: Bleeding, carrying, healing
Laurel: To teaching students a vital part of first aid. Burrell High School became the first district in Westmoreland County to have students complete a “Stop the Bleed” class. This was provided by Excela Health Frick Hospital and Dr. William Jenkins. Teachers have been trained in most public and private...
WPIAL Clinched: Boys soccer teams through Thursday, Oct. 10
There are just a couple of make-up matches left in section play in WPIAL boys soccer. The top four teams in each section qualify for the district playoffs. All teams tied for a playoff spot in which head-to-head does not break the tie all qualify for the postseason. Trib HSSN’s...
Thomas Jefferson High School launches Best Buddies program
There were hugs and lots of laughs as five Thomas Jefferson High School students met their new Best Buddies at a party thrown just for them. Dressed in matching cowboy hats, tiaras and cooking attire, the new pals hit it off within minutes, some already planning to go to the...
This weekend: Terrifying Tales from the Cabin, spaghetti dinner at Beattie
Terrifying Tales from the Cabin Terrifying Tales from the Cabin will be held at 7 p.m. Oct. 11 at the Jones-Neely Log House in Blueberry Hill Park — Have you ever experienced the fear of staying in a haunted house? Are you convinced you’ve had a close encounter with a...
Shaler Class of 1959 holding 60th reunion
Shaler High School Class of 1959 will holds its 60th reunion Oct. 12, 2019 at Blueberry Hill Park in Franklin Park. Many classmates will be coming from 13 different states. There will be an informal get together Friday night (Oct. 11) at The Doubletree by Hilton Hotel in Cranberry and...
10 best shrubs to plant this fall
The bright orange flowers of a kerria shrub showed up for a second time at the end of the summer. It was a wonderful surprise as the blooms have a showy, intense color. Kerria is easy to grow in part shade, and it’s underused in the landscape. The flowers are...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Oct. 10, 2019
Football Thursday’s results District 8 City League Allderdice 14, Brashear 12 Friday’s schedule WPIAL Class 6A Hempfield at North Allegheny, 7:30 p.m.; Norwin at Canon-McMillan, 7 p.m.; Pine-Richland at Mt. Lebanon, 7:30 p.m. Class 5A Allegheny 8 Bethel Park at Baldwin, 7 p.m.; Chartiers Valley at Peters Township, 7 p.m.;...
High school roundup for Oct. 10, 2019: Baldwin soccer clinches playoff spot
Cole Thomas scored a pair of second-half goals to lead Baldwin (6-10-1, 5-7) past Bethel Park (5-8-2, 3-8-1) in a critical late season boys soccer match in Section 3-AAAA Thursday night. With the win, Baldwin clinched a berth in the WPIAL playoffs. Joey Moeller also scored for the Highlanders. Butler...
Police: Man barricaded in house for hours in Rostraver taken for mental evaluation
A man who barricaded himself inside a home in Rostraver for hours Thursday was taken to Pittsburgh for a mental health evaluation, police said. Rostraver police did not identify the person who was taken from the house by ambulance. A Westmoreland County 911 dispatcher said the incident began around 2:20...
Carlynton boys soccer wins section title, exceeds coach’s expectations
There is a lot of soccer talk in the Showman household. Understandable, considering Nick Showman coaches the Carlynton boys team. During a recent conversation with his wife, Lauren, Showman said he believed there was something special about the 2019 Cougars. They have done nothing to make him think otherwise. With...
Teresa Miller: Trump’s SNAP plan will hurt Pa. families
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), previously known as food stamps, is the most important anti-hunger program in the country. It helps more than 1.8 million of our fellow Pennsylvanians — our friends, neighbors and family members — put food on their tables. Those who rely on SNAP in Pennsylvania...
Allegheny County council members accuse DA candidate Middleman of ethics violationVideo
A bipartisan pair of Allegheny County Council members on Thursday accused district attorney candidate Lisa Middleman of orchestrating a “political stunt” that violated county ethics code “on the taxpayer dime.” Council members Sam DeMarco III, a Republican from North Fayette, and Denise Ranalli-Russell, a Democrat from Pittsburgh’s Brighton Heights neighborhood,...
Alle-Kiski Valley Through the Years: ‘Seinfeld’ producer leads Riverview to win
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. 100 years ago • Despite 2 inches of water on the field at Petersen Park, Tarentum upset Vandergrift, 19-0. Slaughter,...
Trib HSSN high school football don’t-miss matchups for Week 7
Class 6A Conference Pine-Richland (4-1, 6-1) at Mt. Lebanon (4-1, 5-2) 7:30 p.m. Friday, Mt. Lebanon Stadium On the air: KDKA-AM 1020 and at TribHSSN.TribLive.com Coaches: Eric Kasperowicz, Pine-Richland; Bob Palko, Mt. Lebanon Players to watch: Cole Spencer, Pine-Richland (Jr., 5-10, 175, QB); Evan Jones, Mt. Lebanon (Sr., 6-2, 215,...
Looking to shake an October slump, Chick’s Picks has a 6A upset in mind
Though she is a fan of autumn and all things pumpkin spice, Chick’s Picks observed much more than leaves falling this week. Temperatures dropped from 80 to 55 as though they had seen a state trooper. The Steelers saw yet another starting quarterback taken out. Then, in the midst of...
Daily Download: Rally’s in Penn Hills, clouded leopards and Penguins injuriesVideo
Each day, TribLIVE reporters and editors will break down the biggest news of the day, with video highlights of the people and places making headlines. Today, reporter Nicole Brambila discusses a restaurant that is causing traffic tie-ups in Penn Hills, the newest member of the Pittsburgh zoo and the latest...
Halloween activities in the Alle-Kiski Valley – Oct. 10, 2019
Trick-or-treat Trick-or-treat and events open only to residents of the designated community include: • Allegheny Township: 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31 • Apollo: 5 to 8 p.m. Oct. 26. A parade will be at 4 p.m. Oct. 26. Lineup will be at 3 p.m. behind AJ Tire and proceed...
Meet the candidates: Baldwin Borough Council
Baldwin Borough Council candidates want to see community day brought back to life, public safety put at the forefront and fiscal responsibility in the community. Four candidates will appear on the Nov. 5 ballot, each seeking to fill one of three open, four-year seats. Newcomers Denise Maiden and Patty Boyer...
ATF: Faulty extension cord caused fatal Erie fire
An electrical failure in an extension cord set off a fire in a west Erie home and day care facility that caused the deaths of five young children on the early morning Aug. 11, authorities who investigated the fire announced on Thursday. The fire at 1248 W. 11th St., which...
