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Tarentum teen, 15, dead after being hit by train early Sunday
A Highlands High School student died early Sunday morning after he was struck by a freight train passing through Tarentum, according to authorities. The Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the victim as Kodey Heckman, 15, of Tarentum. The accident occurred at 6:23 a.m. on the Norfolk Southern train tracks...
Editorial: Mental health has to be prioritized
As the trial of former East Pittsburgh police officer Michael Rosfeld for the shooting of Antwon Rose is set to begin, another police shooting has happened. While the Rose shooting brings attention to the nationally felt tension between the black community and law enforcement, the death of Nina Adams, 47,...
‘Friday the 13th’ actor brings his metal band, First Jason, to Pittsburgh – Mar. 17, 2019
When he was just 14 years old, Ari Lehman drowned in Crystal Lake. His life has never been the same. The actor and musician, now 53, played the young Jason Voorhees, sans hockey mask, in the original “Friday the 13th” movie. Released in May 1980, the horror flick about a...
Fox News pulls episode of Jeanine Pirro’s program after hijab remarks
Fox News pulled Saturday’s episode of conservative commentator Jeanine Pirro’s program after publicly admonishing her for on-air comments she made last week about a Muslim congresswoman’s hijab. “Justice With Judge Jeanine” — which airs Saturdays at 6 p.m. Pacific and is typically the most watched cable news program on the...
Letter to the editor: Thank you, President Trump
Thank you President Trump: … for being the first president since Nixon to not release your tax returns (with the exception of Ford, who released a summary rather than a return). … for tweeting offensive names about those who disagree with the stand you take. … for bullying, name-calling and...
Letter to the editor: Advocating for white males
Regarding E. Nicklas’ letter “White American male will stand tall”: Why is it that white males don’t have an advocacy group? Women have NOW, blacks have the NAACP, Muslims have CAIR, but nothing for white men — especially the single (that means unmarried — unburdened) kind. Could it be that...
Letter to the editor: GOP, get behind Trump
Democratic leaders are urging Republican lawmakers to publicly air their displeasure with President Trump. I hope they are smarter than that. There are three political parties in this country — the Democrats, the Republicans and the true conservatives. The conservatives vote for Republican candidates. However, too many Republican candidates are...
YMCA Summer Camp registration open
Registration is open for Sewickley Valley YMCA Summer Camps. The 10 weeks of camp are broken into five 2-week sessions, when campers swim, play, run, sing, play sports, make crafts, go on field trips, socialize and hike. For information, visit www.sewickleyymca.org or contact Marc Smith, senior director for youth, teen...
Hampton taxes could rise for new property owners
Those purchasing property in Hampton Township, or many other jurisdictions in Allegheny County, should be aware the property taxes listed at their new home could change if the purchase price is significantly higher than the current assessed value. This was part of a discussion at a recent school board meeting...
How to highlight the earthy flavor of Brussels sprouts
In developing a Brussels sprout gratin, we wanted to make a dish that highlighted the earthy flavor of Brussels sprouts. Pre-roasting the sprouts made them rich and nutty, not cabbage-y. We made a quick, creamy Mornay sauce, using a combination of Gruyere and Parmesan cheeses, to bind the gratin. To...
A full-flavored chicken dish with sweet and nutty garlic
Perhaps an arbitrary number of cloves, the 40 in this French dish are iconic; while the chicken braises, the generous cloves become appealingly soft and spreadable. But their flavor is often spiritless. Another offense: The chicken is tender, but the breast meat dries out and tastes wan. We wanted to...
Living with Children: A proven solution to 5-year-old’s eating ‘issues’
Question: My 5-year-old has had eating issues since he was an infant. When I introduced solid food at six months, he began rejecting most vegetables. His feeding problems have worsened since then to the point, today, where he will eat only breaded chicken strips, Tater Tots and vanilla ice cream...
Vintage travel trailer resorts provide cozy, kitschy comfort
“You’ll know yours by the shine,” said Shady Dell Vintage Trailer Court manager Brad Hardy. He was escorting me to my home for the night, a 1955 Airstream. Even though it was built during the Eisenhower era, its polished aluminum exterior gleamed like it had rolled off the factory floor...
Freeport Area School District opts against using borough field for high school baseball games
Freeport Area School District will not use Swartz Field for athletic events for an additional two years, which does not sit well with Freeport’s mayor. A two-year addendum to a lease agreement between the Freeport Baseball Association and the school district has been approved by the school board. The agreement...
South Fayette couple welcomes birth of third daughter
Congratulations to Holly and Tony Talotta of South Fayette on the birth of a daughter. Penelope Paige was born on March 2, 2019, weighing 8 pounds, 13 ounces. Awaiting the arrival at home are big sisters Mackenzie and Charlotte. Grandparents include Sherry Palmer of South Fayette and Jani and Jim...
Windmont Farms public hearing held last week
A continuation of a public hearing march 13 regarding the proposed Windmont Farms Preliminary Planned Residential Development (PRD) in Hampton Township had more than three hours of testimony with the bulk of it from nearby residents opposing the project. This is the second hearing on the development, following a hearing...
PIAA notebook: Deer Lakes done, but accomplishments will ring out
Although the Deer Lakes ride came to an end Saturday afternoon at Slippery Rock University, the memories generated by the Lancers in the past few months will be savored for many years. Fans know the factoids by now: best section start since 1987; first outright section title since 1992; first...
Leechburg softball chases 33rd straight playoff spot
The Leechburg softball program has been soaring for more than 30 seasons. But senior catcher Kristen Knapp will be doing her own sort of soaring in the fall as she has enlisted in the Air Force. First, however, Knapp and her teammates will try to extend Leechburg’s WPIAL record streak...
High school scores, schedules for March 16, 2019
High Schools Basketball Boys PIAA playoffs Class 6A Quarterfinals Saturday’s results Coatesville 96, Chester 82 Kennedy Catholic 68, Mt. Lebanon 51 La Salle College 55, Roman Catholic 47 Pennridge 50, Methacton 47 Semifinals Tuesday’s schedule Times, sites TBD Pennridge (25-4) vs. La Salle College (26-3); Coatesville (29-2) vs. Kennedy Catholic...
WPIAL Class 6A baseball preseason breakdown
Baseball teams in WPIAL Class 6A in 2018 could not deal with the Big Mac attack. Canon-McMillan used an outstanding one-two punch of pitchers Zach Rohaely and Cam Weston to win not only the school’s first WPIAL championship, but also PIAA gold. However, Rohaley has graduated and there are plenty...
Norwin boys take 3rd at state team bowling tournament
A day after Cedar Crest bowlers won the boys and girls singles titles, the school also captured the boys team state tournament title at 222 Lanes in Ephrata. Norwin finished third in the qualifying round with 4,046 pins to reach the stepladder playoffs. The Knights beat Wilson, 2-1, in the...
Leechburg baseball wants more from WPIAL playoffs
For the first time in seven years, Leechburg got a taste of WPIAL postseason baseball last season when the Blue Devils qualified for Class A playoffs, losing to Jeannette, 2-0, in first-round play. Leechburg finished 4-6 in Section 1, grabbing the fourth and final playoff berth. The Blue Devils were...
Rahm leads McIlroy, Fleetwood by 1 headed into final round of Players
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. — Jon Rahm can’t think of a shot he missed Saturday in his round of 8-under-par 64 that took him from five shots behind to one shot ahead of Rory McIlroy and Tommy Fleetwood in The Players Championship. The one bogey he made stood out for...
Yurisinec goes from Penn-Trafford sidelines to Gannon Athletics Hall of Fame
Tales of athletic prowess often improve with age. That’s not the case with John Yurisinec. The 1997 Penn-Trafford graduate doesn’t sugarcoat his accomplishments while playing football and wrestling for the Warriors. “My high school career was less than stellar,” Yurisinec said. Yurisinec did start at receiver in 1996, the first...
Joseph Sabino Mistick: Frank’s Barbershop offered more than a haircut
If you wonder why some Americans are divided and isolated these days, think about all the places like Frank’s Barbershop in New Kensington that are no longer there, places where folks got together for the sake of being together. Tony Buba, the great independent filmmaker from Braddock, shows us what...
