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High expectations for Class 6A Seneca Valley after WPIAL title-game run
Seneca Valley used mainly its experience and size to reach last year’s WPIAL Class 6A title game. This year, the Raiders are adding speed to the mix. “We’re not as experienced as we were last year, but we are going to be really athletic,” said coach Ron Butschle, in his...
Shaler commissioners vote to accept McElheny Road settlement
The Shaler commissioners voted Aug. 13 to accept a settlement from Scioto Properties, which will allow up to six residents with traumatic brain injuries to occupy 444 McElheny Road. In return, the developer will dismiss a federal lawsuit claiming that, when the township failed to issue Scioto a property variance...
Pop culture conventions coming to Pittsburgh in 2020
The ever-growing Pittsburgh pop-culture convention scene will have two additions next year — one new show and one resurrected show. The first Momento Con will be at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in downtown Pittsburgh on May 9 and 10. Horror Realm Con — which ended a multi-year run...
Allegheny Cemetery marks 175 years in Lawrenceville
Roger Galbraith has worked at Allegheny Cemetery for nearly 50 years, and he plans to stay for eternity. “Section 13, Lot 79: That’s where I’ll be buried,” he said, pointing to a green hillside dotted with tombstones. The 66-year-old grew up in Lawrenceville, just a few blocks away from the...
Letter to the editor: Excellent letter on Democrats & racism
For years I have enjoyed reading your letters to the editor, but Mary Beddingfield’s letter “Democrats’ racist rhetoric appalling” (July 30, TribLIVE) was among the best. This self-described black woman from Homewood did a masterful job of countering the tired old Democratic tactic of calling everyone who disagrees with the...
Letter to the editor: Trump will get my vote
Here are my opinions about some recent news items. Unlike many writers, I feel that President Trump is the best thing to hit Washington since President Reagan. He has done more good for our country in two years than most presidents have done in eight. Regardless who the socialist/Democrats choose,...
Letter to the editor: Why Dems call Trump racist
There is a very good reason why Democrats and the mainstream media keep calling President Trump a racist/bigot/whatever. If Trump gets 10% to 15% of the African-American vote in the 2020 election, the Democratic Party is toast, and Trump is re-elected. It’s that simple. Joseph F. Marmo Cheswick...
Letter to the editor: Don’t use balloons to honor the dead
I feel sad every time I see family and friends gathering after the loss of someone who died because of violence, drugs or medical problems. It’s nice to see them honoring the departed with special T-shirts and lit candles. What I don’t understand is why they think they are honoring...
Letter to the editor: Megan Rapinoe’s courage applauded
Regarding Jim Benford’s letter “Shame on Megan Rapinoe” (July 27, TribLIVE): I wasn’t aware that President Donald John Trump ever did officially invite the world champion U.S. women’s soccer team to the White House. Did he? Shame on who? Deriding anyone for having the courage of their convictions isn’t really...
Letter to the editor: Tunnel vision
Regarding Carl Mochak’s letter “Disagreeing with Trump supporters” (Aug. 1, TribLIVE): Mr. Mochak, if you just learned the meaning of the word “inept,” you must have slept in your English classes. You are probably like the cheering and chanting Democrats as well — liberals, socialists and abortion-loving . If you...
‘Sharknado’s’ Ian Ziering now rides ‘Zombie Tidal Wave’Video
You can blame (or thank) President Donald Trump for the wave of zombies that will hit Saturday. It was Ian Ziering’s time on “The Apprentice” that gave the “Beverly Hills, 90210” and “Sharknado” actor the confidence he needed to produce his own sci-fi/fantasy film, “Zombie Tidal Wave.” “After I was...
Remember When: 1981
In the news this week 38 years ago: • The newly completed Leetsdale Manor highrise apartment building was preparing to welcome its first residents, with application acceptances set to begin Sept. 1. The borough’s mayor, Robert Mercer, told those assembled at a community meeting that he was “impressed with the...
Report: Autopsy finds broken bones in Jeffrey Epstein’s neck
An updated autopsy report reveals that imprisoned financier Jeffrey Epstein had broken bones in his neck, the Washington Post reported early Thursday. NEW >>>> Jeff Epstein autopsy found multiple neck bone fractures, which can be caused by suicidal hanging -- but are more commonly found in homicidal strangulation. The mystery...
Woodstock 50th Anniversary
A look back at the 1969 Woodstock music festival from the Getty Images and Associated Press archives. The festival started on Friday, Aug. 15 and ended Monday, Aug. 18, 1969. More than 450,000 people attended....
Pine-Richland holds off on option for flexible instruction days
Gov. Tom Wolf signed a law earlier this summer that will allow Pennsylvania school districts to have students learn from home versus canceling school completely for snow days or other reasons, but Pine-Richland won’t be jumping on board just yet. The “flexible instruction days” could include online or offline learning,...
Class 6A Butler faces debilitating lack of numbers
After going 0-10 in his first full season as coach at his alma mater, Butler’s Eric Christy knows the real challenge is about to begin. Hampered by a debilitating lack of juniors and seniors in the football program, the Golden Tornado will face another trying season in Class 6A with...
Pirates minor league report: Aug. 14, 2019
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 60-60) won 5-3 over Rochester (Twins). The Indians led 5-0 through four innings. C Christian Kelley (.183) hit a two-run double in the second inning. LF Trayvon Robinson (.308) hit a fourth-inning solo home run. LHP Brandon Waddell (2-5, 8.88 with Indianapolis) earned the victory after allowing one...
Trump, in praising Xi, links Hong Kong protests to trade war
WASHINGTON — President Trump made what seemed to be an overture to the Chinese leader Xi Jinping in a series of tweets on Wednesday night that linked the protests in Hong Kong to the continuing trade conflict between the United States and China. Trump praised Xi as “a great leader”...
Jason Wilburn: USMCA is 21st-century enhancement America needs
Just like the unseen parts used to make automobiles and airplanes work, the contributions of the Keystone State are often experienced — even if not always seen — every day around the world. The products manufactured in Pennsylvania help make the world function, but all of that could slow down...
Shaler manager’s 27-year tenure was originally to be temporary position
Tim Rogers initially accepted an interim Shaler Township manager position, with goals of improving the township’s finances and employee relations while the board of commissioners sought a permanent manager. He has stayed with the township as manager and secretary for 27 years. “My intentions were that I was only going...
Editorial: Education needs a better charter
What is a charter? It’s the authorization by which something comes into being. William Penn was given a charter for the land that became Pennsylvania. It was the Charter of Liberties that he later granted the state’s first ruling body in 1701 that took Penn’s Woods from being his holding...
SHIM’s back-to-school celebrations provide families with school supplies
Kamik Kharel is excited to start first grade at McAnnulty Elementary in the Baldwin-Whitehall School District. Thanks to nonprofit South Hills Interfaith Movement’s back-to-school celebrations, held Aug. 12-16, Kamik, 5, already has a bright green backpack filled with folders, pencils, markers and all the supplies he needs for school. “Why...
Hampton Library assists exploration of Crouse Run Nature Reserve, other sites
Allegheny County Library Association and Allegheny County Parks have developed materials that families can borrow and use to enrich the time children spend outdoors. The program has begun in Hampton. One area attracting new visitors is the Crouse Run Nature Reserve off Wildwood Road. Liz Spence, director of the Pine...
No ATV riding on Gilpin roads
After hearing extensive opinions on both sides of the issue for several months, the move to allow all-terrain vehicles on Gilpin roads succumbed quietly. A motion to allow ATVs on selected township roads died Monday night. Supervisors were considering an ordinance that would have allowed township roads to be designated...
Allegheny Township $2.4 bond issue to pay for building renovations, equipment
For the first time since it was formed in 1820, Allegheny Township entered the world of Wall Street finance. Township Manager Gregg Primm announced Monday that the township’s first bond issue became a reality on Aug. 5 when $2.4 million worth of financial guaranties were sold by PNC Capital, the...
