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Man killed in Rankin shootout identified, alleged accomplice charged with firing gun
A gun battle involving at least four weapons in Rankin on Saturday left one man dead and his companion in jail, according to police. The medical examiner’s office identified the victim Sunday night as Emery Brice Heard-Ellis. His passenger, Marcus H. Carter, 29, faces a slew of charges, including aggravated...
Carnegie couple marks 40 years of marriage
Cathy and Paul Adamski of Carnegie celebrated 40 years of marriage Sept. 8. They are the parents of Jason and Michael and have three granddaughters, Bella, Alicia and Alexa. Paul also celebrated his birthday. Happy birthday to Craig Wood of Rosslyn Heights, who celebrates Sept. 18 with his wife Connie....
Despite missing 2 top running backs, Laurel rolls over Bishop CanevinVideo
Laurel was missing its two leading rushers because of injuries heading into Saturday’s conference game against Bishop Canevin. But the No. 2-ranked Spartans didn’t miss a beat as they cruised to a 57-0 victory over the Crusaders (0-1, 0-3) at Dormont Stadium. Laurel scored touchdowns on all seven of its...
It’s not parents’ job to make sure their kids become ‘da bomb’
Proving, once again, that fact is stranger by far than fiction, a grandmother recently asked me what she should do about her daughter-in-law who, despite her husband’s increasingly meek objections, is determined to do everything possible to turn the first grandchild, a 3-year-old girl, into the next Lady Gaga. Or...
At some airports, your face is your ID. Is your privacy at risk?
Every day in airports across America, travelers confront facial recognition technology. It probably saves time. Federal officials say it’s making us safer. And for the millions whose mobile phones already recognize faces, this would seem nothing new. But how does old-fashioned privacy square with all these head shots and database...
Mother struggles to bridge gap with semi-estranged daughter
Dear Carolyn: My daughter and I are semi-estranged (her choice). She lives overseas. Very rarely she confides in me when she is troubled, and I always walk on eggshells trying to give her advice, opinions or insight into the problem. Recently she called to tell me she had witnessed her...
International Day of Peace scheduled in North Park
The International Day of Peace will be observed in the North Hills with a festival on Sunday, Sept. 15, from 3 to 6 p.m. at Point Grove on Lakeshore Drive in North Park. This year’s theme is “Global Peace Starts with Us.” The goal is to come together with people...
Millvale Days jam-packed with music, food, events
The community has worked together to plan this year’s Millvale Days. “Everybody in Millvale just wanted to be involved this year, which was different than every other year. There were people that once it got out that we needed help, a bunch of people stepped up,” event co-chairperson Tyler Machajewski...
High school roundup for Sept. 7, 2019: Hempfield girls shut out Allderdice
Sydney Patrick scored twice, and Ashleigh VanHorn and Taylor Hall picked up one goal each as Hempfield earned a 4-0 victory over Allderdice (1-3, 0-2) in Section 3-AAAA girls soccer Saturday afternoon. Keeper Gillian Bierhals got credit for the shutout for Hempfield (1-1, 1-1). Norwin 7, Connellsville 1 — In...
High school scores for Sept. 7, 2019
High schools Cross country Boys Saturday’s results Red, White & Blue Classic At Schenley Park, Pittsburgh Class AAA Individual results: 1. Patrick Anderson, Mt. Lebanon, 15:44.24; 2. Christian Fitch, Fox Chapel, 15:57.85; 3. Wyatt Hanshaw, Hurricane, 16:06.78; 4. Zachary Leachman, Mars, 16:09.82; 5. Alex Jubert, Norwin, 16:10.84; 6. Barak Asher,...
District football roundup: No. 21 W&J tops No. 18 Wittenberg in opener
Mike Williams forced a fumble that was returned 52 yards for a touchdown by Nick Getz as No. 21 Washington & Jefferson opened the season with a 16-8 victory over No. 18 Wittenberg on Saturday. Williams finished with 10 tackles and two sacks. Josh Burns caught three passes for 40...
Washington High earns 700th all-time win with rout of Summit Academy
Washington High School joined an elite circle of WPIAL schools with its 700th football victory Saturday afternoon at Summit Academy’s Stephen Sherer Field. The Little Prexies made sure it would be a memorable day, scoring four touchdowns in the first 10 minutes en route to a 58-16 nonconference win. Washington...
Dani Ritchie: Raise the Wage Act will hurt tipped workers
I’m worried that some Pennsylvania representatives want to reduce my ability to earn a living. When House Democrats voted in July to pass House Resolution 582, the Raise the Wage Act — a bill that would not only raise the federal minimum wage to $15 but would also eliminate the...
Bill Godsey: From Pennsylvania to Texas, energy fuels economic growth
President Trump’s visit last month to an ethane cracker plant in Western Pennsylvania underscored a key fact that both political parties should be able to agree on: America’s remarkable shale renaissance is securing our country’s energy independence and bolstering industries throughout the economy. It’s hard to argue that Royal Dutch...
Bob Cranmer: For Catholics’ sake, Vatican must institute serious reforms
Although I was raised in the Catholic Church, for the majority of my adult life I was a conservative evangelical Christian. In 2005, after a 25-year absence, I returned to the Catholic Church during a time of crisis. I came to better understand and appreciate the historic position of the...
Outdoors notices for Sept. 8, 2019
Notices Outdoors RIFLE/TRAP LEAGUES There were 168 shooters who competed in the Twi-Night Trap League on Thursday, and 18 managed perfect 25 straights. Connellsville finished in first place with a score of 200 targets. East Huntingdon (195), Ruffsdale (193), Youngwood (191) and Hecla (189) rounded out the scoring. Connellsville (117)...
Editorial: Vaping epidemic can be stopped
Just stop the vaping. Take the little electronic device that you are using to inhale vaporized liquids and put it down. It might not be smoking, but you’re playing with fire. On Friday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention outlined the latest ugly numbers about the health impacts of...
Sounding off: Heed musical wisdom, turn off your screens
In 1973, there were three TV channels and the average “screens” per household were rarely more than one. That same year, Frank Zappa released “I’m The Slime,” prophetically warning about “vile and pernicious slime oozin’ out from your TV set.” By 1979, average screens per household had doubled, and The...
Trib writers offer predictions on Steelers, NFL
Have questions about the Steelers? Our staff insiders have answers. They spent countless hours watching practice and interviewing players and coaches during training camp and the preseason. Now, find out what they think will happen this season with the black and gold. The Trib’s beat reporters and columnists offer their...
Letter to the editor: This country belongs to all of us
On Aug. 27, the Trump reelection campaign sent this message to its supporters in a fundraising email: “The President is calling on you at this critical time to remind (Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez) and Democrats that this is our country, not theirs.” This cannot — and should not — be dismissed as...
Letter to the editor: Allegheny County police review board just politics
The proposed Allegheny County Police Review Board (“County council votes down Allegheny police review board, supporters vow to keep pushing,” Aug. 27, TribLIVE) is appropriate for the Allegheny County Police Department. County Executive Rich Fitzgerald supports this legislation, which is nothing more than a politically expedient gesture in the wake...
Sister Sharon Costello: On immigrants, hateful rhetoric must stop
Inside a converted former nightclub steps away from the bus station in the border town of McAllen, Texas, Sister Janice Vanderneck touches the scarred, small hand of a 6-year-old Guatemalan boy who explains he was with his father that frightening day when someone burned down the family’s store. She listens...
This weekend in Sewickley: Harvest Festival and more
Happening this weekend around Sewickley: Saturday, Sept. 7 • It’s Harvest Festival time! The 29th annual event, presented by the Quaker Valley Rotary and Kiwanis Clubs of Sewickley, will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Broad and Thorn streets. More than 120 vendors will sell wares, food...
High school sports scores, summaries, schedules for Sept. 6, 2019
LOCAL High schools Football Friday’s results WPIAL Class 6A Hempfield 34, Norwin 17 Mt. Lebanon 63, Butler 7 North Allegheny 11, Central Catholic 10 Seneca Valley 27, Canon-McMillan 7 Class 5A Allegheny 8 Bethel Park 34, West Allegheny 14 Peters Township 26, Woodland Hills 0 Upper St. Clair 35, Baldwin...
Week 2 top performers for passing, rushing, receiving
Top performers for Week 2 high school football in Western Pennsylvania. Passing 335 - Alex Arledge, Burrell (22 of 46) 298 - Eric Wilson, Sto-Rox (27 of 42) 297 - Jacob Davis, West Mifflin (8 of 11) 287 - Ben Hughes, Riverside (12 of 19) 275 - Zach Cernuto, Southmoreland...
