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What would you do with the Mega Millions jackpot?

The Mega Millions lottery game is living up to its name this week, with a jackpot of more than $800 million that could be won during the drawing on Tuesday night. Here’s what some people in the region would do if they won the jackpot: Sue Muller of Greensburg has...
Judge blocks Fulton DA Fani Willis from questioning Georgia GOP senator in Trump probe

ATLANTA — A Fulton County judge is disqualifying District Attorney Fani Willis and her office from questioning state Sen. Burt Jones as part of their investigation into whether former President Donald Trump and his allies broke the law as they sought to overturn Georgia’s 2020 elections. In a surprise decision...
John Dorfman: Berkshire, Applied Materials combine growth and value

In my experience, stocks that display both growth and value characteristics are often promising stocks to hold. Right now, I believe that Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK.B), Applied Materials Inc. (AMAT), Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. (REGN) and Laboratory Corp. of America Holdings (LH) fit the bill. Should you buy these stocks now,...
Good beer, great value: 10 cheap beers you’ll actually enjoy drinking, including 1 that’s cheaper than gas

Inflation won’t quit. The price of gas has reached the stratosphere. The stock market is taking a beating. And I won’t even start on crypto. Boy, could we use a beer. But we don’t need just any beer in these fraught economic times. What we need more than ever is...
Former McCandless manager joins Herbert, Rolnd & Grubic

Former McCandless Town Manager Bob Grimm has joined Herbert, Rowland & Grubic Inc., as a municipal consulting and management strategist, the company announced on July 25. Grimm has more than 40 years of experience in municipal public service, primarily in the Pittsburgh area. He began his career assisting the city...
How to budget realistically for home repairs

If you’re a homeowner and haven’t faced a big repair bill yet, just wait. Even in the best-maintained homes, stuff will wear out or break. Budgeting for these inevitable bills isn’t always easy. One commonly cited rule of thumb — to save 1% to 4% of your home’s value each...
Holy Cross Academy girls varsity basketball team preps for season

Last March, the girls varsity basketball team from Holy Cross Academy in Ross won the Catholic Girls Pittsburgh Diocesan basketball championship for the first time in school history. The team was comprised of 13 players and the competition amongst the girls in practice was always tough. The girls fought hard...
Study: Millennials didn’t stray far from where they grew up

Growing up in mid-sized Virginia Beach, Andrew Waldholtz wanted to live in a big city so he moved to the District of Columbia for college. After four years in the comparatively expensive city, he realized he wanted a place to live that was more affordable. Waldholtz, 35, eventually found a...
Letter to the editor: Climate change hysteria destroying economy

The radical left (the New Democratic Party) seems to want to destroy the American economy along with the standard of living of the majority of Americans through their climate change agenda. The biggest proponents of this hysteria (John Kerry, Al Gore, Joe Biden ) and other wealthy elites own multiple...
CommUNITY Day, other Monroeville events for week of July 25, 2022

CommUNITY Day set for July 30 The Monroeville Foundation will host the fourth annual CommUNITY Day from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 30 at Monroeville Community Park West. The event is presented by Highmark and AHN. Most of the activities take place at the soccer field. Festivities begin in...
Letter to the editor: We need Oz as an advocate for students

As a student at Hillsdale College, I understand the importance of a quality education. I’ve seen the decaying public school system and higher education’s abandonment of American values and classical learning. I’ve witnessed attempts to indoctrinate students with far-left ideologies. I’ve seen students, who desperately want to learn, locked out...
Editorial: Westmoreland County could benefit everyone if it functioned cohesively

The Westmoreland County District Attorney’s office is getting more help. District Attorney Nicole Ziccarelli is adding a public information officer. That salary will set back the county $50,000. She also is getting a fiscal coordinator and grant writer. That position will help seek funding for projects and steer the office’s...
In brief: Music explorer camp, GIFT movie night and more around Sewickley

GIFT Movie Night GIFT (Giving It Forward, Together) is a refreshing, worthy and socially-conscious organization that focuses on validating and empowering seniors and youth. GIFT has provided much-needed services for the community at every stage and age, and connected with many diverse neighborhoods before and during the pandemic. On July...
In brief: Worship service at Hartwood Acres, St. Barnabas 5K and more in Pine, Richland

Worship service at Hartwood Acres On Aug. 7, at 10 a.m., Elfinwild, Parkwood and Hampton Presbyterian Churches will partner to host a combined worship service outdoors at the Hartwood Acres Park Amphitheatre. The service will be led by the pastors of the participating churches. The HPC praise band and the...
In brief: Recruitment drive, Hartwood Acres worship service and more in the North Hills

Member recruitment Perry Highland Women’s Association is hosting a membership recruitment Drive at 7 p.m. Aug. 25 at Ascension Lutheran Church, 8225 Peebles Road in McCandless. The nonprofit women’s association is dedicated to giving back to the community and making a difference in the world for more than 70 years....
In brief: Shaler Area High School 50-year reunion, road closure and more

Shaler Area High School 50 year reunion The Shaler Area high school class of 1972 will be hosting a reunion banquet at 6 p.m. Sept. 24 at Siebs’s upstairs banquet hall. A reunion picnic will be held at noon on Sept. 25 at Kiwanis Park. For more information and registration,...

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