TribLive stories, Page 2020
The Birdie picks his favorite Westmoreland County perches
Last week: 11-3 (78.6) Season: 75-15 (83.3) The Birdie makes his rounds each football season. He tries his best to be fair and attempts to see as many local teams as he can. That means the area’s authority on all things high school football tries to visit each stadium in...
Daily Download: Carjacking suspect caught, tracking the flu and preparing for ‘Duck’ seasonVideo
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 carjacking suspect who tried to take a vehicle occupied by an off-duty sheriff’s deputy, how the severity of flu...
Folks young and old participate in Baldwin Historical Society’s open house
A fire company flag from 1929 — when Baldwin Independent Fire Co. No. 1 was first incorporated — hung over a table. Nearby, there were old Baldwin police and high school band uniforms on display, along with a child’s bed from the 1800s and an ironing board from 1913. The...
Annual 5K raises money for Hampton Alliance for Educational Excellence
On Oct. 5, the Hampton Alliance for Educational Excellence (HAEE) held its 27th annual 5K run/walk. Every dollar raised goes to help improve education to students in Hampton Township School District. The HAEE is a volunteer-run non-profit that grants thousands annually to be used by Hampton schools to enrich the...
Editorial: Bald eagles unify fractured America
Someone shot a bald eagle. It happened on the West Penn Trail in Derry Township on Friday. Someone took a gun and shot our national symbol in the face. Its famous white cap of feathers was soaked in blood and a piece of its beak was just gone. On Monday,...
Tull program addresses aging and relationships
Imagine heading out to a speed dating event where 15 eligible bachelors or bachelorettes are waiting to meet you. Only, now you’re in your 70s or 80s. You might have been married before and lost the love of your life, or you never found the right one. More than 100...
Shaler promotes police lieutenant to first deputy chief
The Shaler commissioners appointed Lt. Sean Frank to serve as first deputy police chief, effective immediately, during their Oct. 8 meeting. Chief Bryan Kelly plans on retiring in February with more than 34 years of Shaler Township Police Department service. Frank was promoted from sergeant to lieutenant in 2014. A...
Rostraver woman, 86, identified as victim in Route 51 accident
A Rostraver woman was killed Wednesday when her car collided with a tri-axle truck on Route 51 in the township. Police identified the victim as Anna Mae Selembo, 86. Authorities said her 2004 Toyota Camry was struck by a tri-axle truck at the highway’s intersection with Gallitin Road about 10:45...
Letter to the editor: Trump is a true patriot
President Donald J. Trump was elected by the citizens of this country to do a job. He promised to “Make America Great Again” by creating jobs, cutting job-crushing regulations, making other nations in this world pull their own weight, stop illegal immigration and fix the unfair trade practices that have...
Letter to the editor: America’s mental problem is Trump
Finally, President Trump has said something I agree with: America has a mental problem. It is Trump himself and those who continue to support him despite all his lies and possibly treasonous activities. No president has slept with the enemy and said the hell with our allies more than Trump....
Letter to the editor: Don’t raise taxes for park in Hempfield
A public forum was held Sept. 19 at Hempfield Area High School regarding a new community park on Route 136 next to the high school. Attendees were asked whether they felt the community would support development of the park if it meant an increase in property taxes. My husband, a...
South Park pastor gets his kicks as a stuntmanVideo
On Sunday mornings one might find Michael Scheib preaching the gospel to members of Jesus Fellowship Church in Bethel Park. There’s a good chance he’s sore from a bar fight the night before. The 32-year-old pastor is a part-time stuntman whose credits include “Outsiders,” a WGN America show about a...
‘Food Podcast’: Gearing up for the Fall Food Share
The Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank and Giant Eagle are gearing up for Fall Food Share, the region’s largest food and funds drive. The Fall Food Share will take place Oct. 24 through Nov. 27 at participating Giant Eagle locations. Details are shared during the third episode of the Food...
The Chainsmokers bring ‘impressive’ live show to PittsburghVideo
Now that sinking album sales have forced the vast majority of bands to make the bulk of their income through touring, it makes sense for musicians to put more effort than ever into their live shows. Andrew “Drew” Taggart and Alex Pall – the musicians who make up the Chainsmokers...
Around town: Black, female writers featured in Sweetwater event
Hello, Sewickley, Join Sweetwater Center for the Arts from 7 to 9 p.m. Oct. 17 and hear the words and expressions of poets from the (sub)Verses Social Collective. This group of black, female writers will share their writings, offer a literary history lecture and be available to discuss their works...
Key matches in WPIAL girls soccer highlight Wednesday schedule
With time running out in the regular season, several key matches will help unclog a couple of section logjams in WPIAL girls soccer on Wednesday. In Section 4-AAA, Ambridge is in third place (5-4-1), just ahead of both Central Valley (5-5) and South Fayette (5-5). On Wednesday, Ambridge hosts second-place...
Michael Cunningham: These Braves don’t carry burden of postseasons past
These Braves shouldn’t have to carry the weight of their predecessors who faded in October. It’s easy to forget they weren’t even supposed to be here this soon. The Braves came out of nowhere to win the National League East title last year. They weren’t favored to win the division...
High school scores, summaries, schedules for Oct. 8, 2019
Field hockey Tuesday’s result WPIAL Division II Shady Side Academy 4, Ellis School 0 Golf Boys WPIAL team semifinals (Top three advance to finals) Class AAA At Indian Run Golf Club, Avella Upper St. Clair, 388* Jack Urban, 74; Scott Jordan 74; Nathan Piatt, 75; Keith Kerber, 85; Alex Jones,...
‘Supernatural’ facing final demon-fighting episodesVideo
The end is finally here. The demon-fighting Winchester brothers — Sam (Jared Padalecki) and Dean (Jensen Ackles) — will be able to park their ‘67 Chevy Impala as the 15th season of “Supernatural” will be the last. The journey to the conclusion begins at 8 pm. Oct. 10 on the...
AARP Smart Driver course offered at Shaler North Hills Library
On Oct. 15, from 2 to 6 p.m., AARP Smart Driver Course will be offered. Most insurance companies offer a discount for course completion. The fee to take the course is $15 for AARP members, and $20 for non-members. Registration is required. For more information, call the library at 412-486-0211....
Maker Monday, remembering Walt Whitman and more at Fox Chapel area libraries
Sharpsburg Call 412-781-0783 to register for activities at Sharpsburg Community Library. • Homework Help, 3:30-5 p.m. Oct. 10. Achieve classroom excellence with free tutoring. Math, reading, writing and science through eighth grade. • Maker Monday, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Oct. 14. For ages 6 and older. • Green Grocer, 3:30-4:30...
WPIAL Clinched: Boys soccer teams through Tuesday, Oct. 8
There is less than one week 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 exclusive coverage...
4 WPIAL teams hold down top spots in latest state football rankings
It was a strong week for most of the top teams across the commonwealth as only three teams fell out of the Trib HSSN state rankings following Week 6. Peters Township suffered the biggest drop, going from No. 1 in Class 5A to falling out after a loss to Moon....
High school roundup for Oct. 8, 2019: Woodland Hills clinches first boys soccer playoff berth in school history
Lewis Rodocker scored a second-half goal to help Woodland Hills (9-5-1, 7-5-1) clinch a boys soccer playoff berth for the first time in school history with a 4-4 tie against Latrobe on Tuesday night. Quinn Fogarty, Mitchell Hills and Gavin Moore also scored for Woodland Hills. Latrobe (5-8-1, 5-7-1) didn’t...
Former Steelers receiver Antonio Brown settles lawsuit, avoids court
Antonio Brown has put a small legal matter behind him. The former Pittsburgh Steelers, Oakland Raiders and New England Patriots wide receiver settled a small claims lawsuit filed in Alameda County court by his personal trainer, Sean Pena. Pena claimed Brown owed him $7,194.81 in “unpaid therapy and training services”...
