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Check out the latest offerings from the Sewickley library
The Sewickley Public Library, 500 Thorn St., offers a variety of programs for people of all ages. Registration, unless otherwise noted, is available by calling 412-741-6920. Children’s programs • A Block Party program for newborn to 6 years old will be held from 10:30 a.m. to noon every Saturday. Develop...
West Jefferson Hills settlement with principal released
The West Jefferson Hills School District agreed to pay an $85,000 settlement to former Gill Hall Elementary Principal Tina Mayer when it parted ways with the longtime employee. Details of the settlement agreement approved by school board members on Aug. 13 were released to the Tribune-Review on Sept. 20 through...
Crafton’s St. Philip church marks 180 years
St. Philip Roman Catholic Parish in Crafton has witnessed many changes in the last 180 years. Founded on July 25, 1839, the original church measured 40 feet by 25 feet. It eventually grew to 122 parishes and missions established within its original territorial boundaries as one of six parishes in...
Bill Peduto: Assault of black women at North Side gas station ‘made me sick’Video
Watching the video of two women being assaulted at a North Side gas station last week made Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto sick, he tweeted Tuesday morning. “We cannot be a civilized society and tolerate any violence against women. We must come together as one unified community and end all violence...
Letter to the editor: Can’t forgive Jane Fonda
On page A4 of your Sept. 15 edition, you reported that Jane Fonda was inducted into the National Women’s Hall of Fame. As a Vietnam veteran, I cannot begin to tell you how much this upsets and disrespects me and every one of my brothers and sisters in arms who...
Letter to the editor: More gun laws won’t stop killings
I don’t know if Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto has been reading the news lately about the shootings in other countries or not. Yes, we Americans can carry weapons such as handguns. We do have the right to buy military-style rifles. This is our right. I agree that any weapon in...
Letter to the editor: Democrat votes for family values
The Democratic/socialist debates were the same old soup just warmed over. All basically promise the same thing: give-aways, higher taxes and gun confiscation. I don’t need free college, loan forgiveness, Medicare for all or a $15 minimum wage. I was born in a Democrat family and grew up in a...
New Explore Sewickley board broadens vision
In the eight years since its founding, Explore Sewickley has supported local business owners by hosting events like the Sewickley Art & Music Fest and Light Up Night. The nonprofit, originally called Village Green Partners, has even supported other nonprofits in town. When the current board took over in May,...
Missing woman, 81, found dead in overturned vehicle in Jefferson Hills
A woman reported missing to North Versailles police on Monday was found dead Tuesday morning in her overturned car in a creek in Jefferson Hills, police said. Georgeanne Faison, 81, was found at 11:21 a.m. by family members who were searching for her, police said. The car was overturned and...
Milk, no sugar: Health groups establish new guidelines for kids drinks
Parents confused about what exactly their young children should be drinking just got help from several large health organizations, which have issued a common set of recommendations. Breast milk or formula, plain cow’s milk and water are encouraged; sweetened drinks — including most plant-based milks — are not. Individual organizations...
Mayo Clinic Q&A: Bone marrow transplants save lives — more donors are needed
Dear Mayo Clinic: Who can be a bone marrow donor? What’s the process for becoming one? Answer: In general, anyone between the ages of 18 and 60 who’s in good health can be a bone marrow donor. To be considered, all you need to do is join the national registry...
PCN host to share stories, facts about state’s history at Northern Tier Library
For 20 years, Brian Lockman has hosted a Pennsylvania Cable Network show interviewing authors of books written about the state’s history, people and culture and on Oct. 21 he’ll talk about some of his favorites at Northern Tier Regional Library. “I (recently) did program No. 857, so that’s 857 authors...
Hampton Presbyterian hosting Christian Musician Jeremy Casella
Hampton Presbyterian Church will host Christian musician Jeremy Casella in concert on Sunday, Oct. 13, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the sanctuary. Casella is sponsored by Compassion International, a child-advocacy ministry committed to “releasing children from poverty in Jesus’ name.” A singer/songwriter, he will perform music from his new...
High school scores, summaries, schedules for Sept. 23, 2019
Field hockey Monday’s results WPIAL Division I Peters Township 5, Upper St. Clair 1 Nonsection Penn-Trafford 7, Woodland Hills 0 3 goals or more: Cece Hach, Penn-Trafford Golf Boys Monday’s results WPIAL individual semifinals Class AAA At Willowbrook Country Club, Apollo Par 72 Top 18 golfers qualify for championship round...
The Daily 3: WPIAL girls volleyball reaches the halfway point in section play on Tuesday
Most WPIAL girls volleyball teams will reach the midway point of section play with matches on Tuesday night. While there are good races throughout all four classifications, the view from the top in Section 3-AAAA is very crowded halfway through the regular season. Four teams are separated by only a...
High school roundup for Sept. 23, 2019: Sarah Heisinger keeps Peters Township girls soccer unbeaten with OT goal
Sarah Heisinger scored her second goal of the game with less than two minutes left in the second overtime to help Peters Township stay undefeated with a 2-1 girls soccer victory over Canon McMillan in a key Section 2-AAAA matchup Monday night. Jillian Marvin had an assist for Peters Township...
Senate Republicans to look into whistleblower complaint about Trump pressuring UkraineVideo
WASHINGTON — Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Monday the Senate Intelligence Committee will look into a whistleblower’s complaint that reportedly alleges President Donald Trump pressured the Ukrainian leader to investigate former Vice President Joe Biden, a possible Trump opponent in the 2020 presidential race. But only a handful of...
Allegheny Township Kmart closes pharmacy
The Big Kmart located in Hyde Park Shopping Plaza in Allegheny Township closed its pharmacy. A posted sign at the store alerted customers that the closing was effective Monday. In a statement previously provided to the Tribune-Review, Transformco, a Chicago-based public relations firm representing Kmart, confirmed the Allegheny Township store...
Editorial: Where have all the birds gone?
Pennsylvania may be dotted by cities and towns, but at its heart, the state is a forest. It’s right there in the name. Pennsylvania. Penn’s Woods. The state has always embraced that nature. The Department of Environmental Protection was established in 1995 but traces its roots all the way back...
Trump finds himself caught in Khan-Modi crossfire over KashmirVideo
WASHINGTON — Donald Trump found himself drawn deeper into a decadeslong dispute between India and Pakistan over the Kashmir region on Monday, as Pakistan’s prime minister expressed frustration about a rally his Indian counterpart staged with the U.S. president a day earlier. Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan said that he...
X-factors for Penn State-Maryland game
No. 12 Penn State faces a significant road test Friday night against Maryland. The Nittany Lions (3-0) are a touchdown favorite against the Terrapins (2-1), who lost to Temple two weeks ago in Philadelphia. Penn State’s October Big Ten slate will be challenging, with home games against Purdue and Michigan...
WPIAL Football Team of the Week: Week 4
After making the playoffs in 2018 for the first time in a decade, the 2019 campaign was slipping away from Canon McMillan. They were 0-4, 0-3 in Class 6A and had been outscored 172-44. They also had played their last two games without head coach Mike Evans, who had been...
Ex-Steelers WR Antonio Brown enrolls in online classes at Central Michigan
Antonio Brown, the former Pittsburgh Steelers All-Pro wide receiver who was released from two NFL teams in the past month, is back at school. Brown re-enrolled for four online courses at Central Michigan, where he played three seasons and is the school’s all-time leading receiver. Two of the classes began...
Norwin grad Justin Moose thrives on World Long Drive circuit
Nearly a year and a half ago, Norwin grad and professional long drive competitor Justin Moose — with a little encouragement from his wife, Nicole — made a life-changing choice. The verdict now, Moose said, “It’s definitely the best decision we’ve ever made.” Moose, who last year quit his job...
‘Unicorn’ is a rare opportunity for Walton GogginsVideo
Walton Goggins has distinguished himself during his acting career taking on edgy roles in television series such as “Justified,” “Sons of Anarchy” and “The Shield.” He’s been a perfect fit for characters who come across as being fiercely loyal but also not afraid to cross moral lines if necessary. Roles...
