TribLive stories, Page 2019
Another crash slows traffic on I-83 in Dauphin County
A multiple-vehicle crash on Interstate 83 in Dauphin County has brought traffic to a crawl. The crash happened in the northbound lanes near Exit 51A (I-81 SOUTH / US 322 WEST - CARLISLE / LEWISTOWN), according to 511PA. Heavy and stop-and-go traffic is reported along the northbound lanes. Another crash...
Local churches hosting variety of fall dinners, activities
St. Paul United Methodist On Oct. 17, from 6 to 8 p.m., St. Paul will be hosting a Friendship Dinner sponsored by Neighboring Organizations Responding Together for Hope (N.O.R.T.H.) There will be discussions about mutual hopes, fears, social justice concerns and presentations while enjoying a dinner consisting of halal chicken,...
South Fayette parks plan includes replacing playground equipment
Consultants hired by South Fayette Township have given residents the first look at what township parks may evolve into over the next decade. Representatives from Herbert, Rowland & Grubic presented the new master plan for the township’s parks and recreation last week. The plan provides an outline for changes and...
Penn Hills Homecoming Court
The Penn Hills Homecoming Court for 2019 was announced during halftime at the Oct. 4 varsity football game. Monica Green, this year’s Homecoming Queen, and Eddie McKissick, this year’s King, were also presented at the Homecoming Dance on Oct. 5....
Kiski Township has new supervisor, police chief, part-time officers
Kiski Township has a new supervisor and a new head of the police department. Township supervisors on Wednesday night selected Chuck Rodnicki, 69, to take over the unexpired term of longtime Supervisor Jack Wilmot. They also named police Officer Thomas Dessell, 35, as sergeant and officer-in-charge. Wilmot, who was supervisors...
Review: Even two Will Smiths can’t save lifeless ‘Gemini Man’Video
Will Smith is usually an asset for a movie. He’s the kind of true movie star whose charisma can elevate even the most mediocre material. You’d think then that it would be a good thing to have not just one, but two, Will Smiths in a movie if you can....
Sewickley streets, lots to be closed for paving
Sewickley streets and parking lots will close temporarily in preparation for paving work. According to assistant borough Manager Erin Sakalik, Youngblood Paving — chosen as contractor in a bid process last month — has informed the borough that milling work on Green Street and the Green Street parking lot will...
Letter to the editor: Seeing reality of Trump
I am continually amazed by those who either cannot or will not think for themselves, or who refuse to see reality. Letter-writer George Biskup (“Collateral damage from anti-Trump actions,” Sept. 9, Trib LIVE) asked whether President Trump will ever get cooperation. Has he forgotten, or doesn’t realize, that the same was...
Letter to the editor: Our ‘Twilight Zone’ politics
Vice President Joe Biden is assigned to stop corruption in the Ukraine. His son, Hunter, and a friend of former Secretary of State John Kerry’s stepson are appointed to the board of a gas company in the Ukraine (under investigation for widespread corruption) which paid them $5,000 and up every...
Letter to the editor: Let’s counter hatred with love
Take away the guns, knives and bombs, and the hatred is still there. Why? It’s called the trickle-down effect. When you watch the news, you see profanity like never before from politicians talking about the other party. You see people asked to leave restaurants because of their party affiliation. Mayors...
Why Netflix’s ‘Rhythm + Flow’ is huge for hip-hop, and Cardi B is the new Simon Cowell
Like many viewers during the height of “American Idol” fever over a decade ago, Cardi B was glued to the TV, imagining what kind of judge she would be if tasked with critiquing aspiring performers. “Everybody always wanted to be a judge on one of those judgey shows. You see...
Longstanding Squirrel Hill pet store moving to Sharpsburg
After 50 years, Sara’s Pets and Plants — previously Alan’s Pets and Plants — is leaving Squirrel Hill. The last day of business at the Murray Avenue store in Squirrel Hill was Oct. 5. Owner Sara Smith said she plans to open the new location, at 908 Main St. in...
Sewickley Parking Authority turning unpaid tickets over to magistrate
The 700 people who owe the Sewickley Parking Authority money for unpaid tickets from this year may want to send in their fines. The authority has begun the process of turning unpaid tickets over to Magisterial District Judge Robert Ford’s office for collection, said Erin Sakalik, assistant borough manager. Anyone...
Remember When: 1967
In the news this week 52 years ago: • Leetsdale Borough Council unanimously passed its first anti-littering ordinance this week. Council also accepted a bid of $3,907 for a 1968 Plymouth “Police Special” four-door sedan with air conditioning for its police force. • A letter to the editor signed by...
British vocal group that performs for the queen to sing in New Kensington
The British are coming — to New Kensington. The Queen’s Six, a male vocal sextet of St. George’s Chapel Choir based at Windsor Castle, perform at private and state affairs for the royal family and during chapel services. They are lay members of the church. They will perform a one-hour...
Shaler-area real estate transactions for the week of Oct. 10, 2019
Etna Richard Begenwald Jr. sold property at 35 Cherry St. to John Schlaich for $144,000. Karen Kocher sold property at 45 Vine St. to Hardy Foster for $82,000. Shaler Housing & Urban Development sold property at 126 Friday Road to Three Rivers Realty Inc. for $50,000. Krista Brownlee sold property...
Mushroom Club meeting, Sharpsmeade Magical Fall Festival, and more
The Western Pennsylvania Mushroom Club will host its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Oct. 15 at Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve, 614 Dorseyville Road, Fox Chapel. The results of a recent photo contest will be revealed and there will be a mushroom display table staffed by experts. The meeting is free....
High school scores, summaries, schedules for Oct. 9, 2019
Cross country Boys Wednesday’s results WPIAL Westmoreland County Meet Individual results Jacob Tarosky, Norwin, 16:18.5; Noah Calisti, Greensburg Salem, 16:45.1; Dominic Spatolisano, Norwin, 16:47.2; Justin Carlson, Latrobe, 16:47.3; Joseph Hill, Latrobe, 16:52.5; Jake Folaron, Kiski Area, 17:01.7; Matt Dongiavanni, Kiski Area, 17:02.2; Trevor Verkleeren, Hempfield, 17:10.7; Patrick Driscoll, Penn-Trafford, 17:16.4;...
WPIAL golf finals, start of AAA girls team tennis playoffs highlight busy Thursday
Four teams will claim WPIAL team golf gold Thursday and if recent history is any indication, four teams could be extending their golden runs. In boys Class AAA, Central Catholic, Fox Chapel, Peters Township, Seneca Valley, Shady Side Academy and Upper St. Clair will battle for the title. Central Catholic...
WPIAL Clinched: Girls soccer teams through Wednesday, Oct. 9
There is less than one week left in section play in WPIAL girls 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 exclusive coverage...
Three lose, two fall out of Trib Ten power rankings after Week 6
Three Trib Ten teams lost in Week 6. One fell a couple of spots while the other two dropped completely out of the power rankings. In a head-to-head battle last week, Thomas Jefferson knocked off Central Valley, keeping the Jaguars at No. 2 and dropping the Warriors from No. 8...
High school roundup for Oct. 9, 2019: Moon wins in OT to keep pace with Peters Township
Hailey Longwell scored the decisive goal in overtime to help Moon (12-2-1, 11-1-1) keep pace in the race for the top spot in Section 2-AAAA with a 1-0 win over third-place Upper St. Clair (10-5, 9-4) in girls soccer Wednesday night. Alayshja Bable recorded the shutout. Maria Swen had an...
Dr. David Macpherson: Illness from vaping highly predictable
The explosion of “vaping” myriads of flavors and substances has quickly led to life-threatening disease and death in young people. A brief description of how our body staves off toxins shows why this recent outbreak was predictable. All life forms live in a world of toxins — mostly invisible stuff...
Muddled Big East playoff picture has The Birdie’s feathers ruffled
Overall record: 54-21 (72%) Last week: 6-5 (55%) The WPIAL Class 3A Big East Conference playoff picture is getting confusing as several teams are vying for the fourth and final playoff spot. The craziness isn’t just affecting the teams either. It’s carrying over into the Valley News Dispatch office. When...
High school football schedule for Week 7
Thursday District 8 City League Brashear at Allderdice, 7 p.m. Friday 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. Upper St....
