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Man who killed Pitt student Alina Sheykhet to get hearing on effectiveness of former attorney
A man who pleaded guilty to killing a University of Pittsburgh student to avoid a possible death penalty will get a hearing to try to prove his attorney was ineffective. The state Superior Court ruled Monday in favor of Matthew Darby, who pleaded guilty to first-degree murder Oct. 17, 2018,...
Of love and war: 7 novels featuring romance after war-torn trauma
“All’s fair in love and war,” says a proverb so well known that its origin is blurry and has long since passed. When you break it down, however, love isn’t fair at all, and in many circumstances, one does not get what one deserves. As for war? There’s nothing even...
Senior leadership key for Derry swimming
Derry coach Jeff Kelly hits his young swimmers with a dose of reality right off the bat. “My freshmen all know that they’re going to swim the 500 (yard freestyle),” said Kelly, in his 29th season leading the Trojans. “That’s a joke on the team, you have to do your...
Lernerville Speedway’s 2022 schedule announced
It looks to be another busy season ahead on the dirt track at Lernerville Speedway. The 2022 schedule will include more Fab4 Revved Up and Marburger Farm Dairy events in addition to national and regional sanctioned events — the 16th annual Big River Steel Firecracker 100, the Don Martin Memorial...
Najee Harris’ stiff-arm wins him 2nd Angry Runs title of the seasonVideo
With most of the football world talking about Ben Roethlisberger’s Heinz Field farewell on Monday night, Najee Harris was racking up the yards. And the anger. Not that the Pittsburgh Steelers running back was irate. But his running style certainly was. For the second time this season, Harris was awarded...
Thomas Jefferson’s Bryan a football and early education standout
Shortly after signing his National Letter of Intent to play center for the NCAA Division 1 Kent State Golden Flashes on Dec. 15, Nick Bryan headed to the Thomas Jefferson High School cafeteria where a surprise awaited him. Youngsters ages 2 ½ to 4 from the TJ nursery school lined...
Steelers vs. Browns: What they’re saying in Cleveland after loss in Pittsburgh
The preseason Super Bowl aspirations will not even amount to a playoff appearance for the Cleveland Browns. Still, the Browns had a chance to spoil Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger’s possible final home game at Heinz Field. The Browns have one of the NFL’s best running backs in Nick Chubb. They...
Letter to the editor: Extremists on the Democratic side
It’s become a cliche for pundits to complain that extremists from both parties are causing the gridlock in today’s politics. But is that really true? Let’s look at the Democrats first. They have indeed become an extreme left party with socialists driving their agenda. The Democrats are pushing radical policies...
Editorial: Bradford pears show how government policies can stink
Bradford pear trees are beautiful. They are delicate, with slim trunks and plentiful branches. Their flowers are a blizzard of snowflake blossoms. Their glossy dark green leaves turn to warm jewel tones in cold weather. But when it comes down to it, they stink — in more ways than one....
The Stroller, Jan. 4, 2022: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Start the new year off right! Publicize your events, club meetings and fundraisers for free in The Stroller. Send information at least a week in advance to vndnews@triblive.com. Please include a daytime telephone number. Community blood drive planned in Gilpin A Red Cross community blood drive will be from noon...
Letter to the editor: Don’t forget Republicans’ cowardice
The next few weeks may tell the future of the U.S., and whether our democracy will survive. First, we’ll have the anniversary of Jan. 6, one of the darkest days in our history. We already know Donald Trump will hold a press conference to double down on his lies. Then...
Holy Family continues Christmas meal tradition
Holy Family Catholic Parish, located in Oakmont, Plum, and Verona, has a tradition of sharing a meal on Christmas morning with those who may be alone during the holiday. The parish was still able to share the gifts of the season with 233 people, even though covid caused a change...
High school scores, summaries, schedules for Jan. 3, 2022
High schools WPIAL Basketball Boys Monday’s results Class 2A Section 2 Fort Cherry 54, Chartiers-Houston 48 Nonsection Deer Lakes 82, Valley 43 Cathedral Prep at North Catholic, ppd. Mars at Knoch, ppd. Tuesday’s schedule Class 6A Section 1 North Allegheny at Butler, 7:30 p.m. Pine-Richland at North Hills, 7:30 p.m....
High school roundup for Jan. 3, 2002: Timmerson, No. 1 North Allegheny win on buzzer-beater
Jasmine Timmerson scored 22 points, including the game-winning 3-pointer at the buzzer, as No. 1 North Allegheny overcame a 10-point deficit in the fourth quarter to pick up a 46-43 victory over No. 4 Norwin in Section 1-6A girls basketball Monday night. The Tigers (7-0, 3-0) ended the game on...
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick recovering from covid-19, campaign says
AUSTIN — Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick tested positive for covid-19 on Dec. 27 and experienced mild symptoms, his campaign announced Monday. Patrick began testing negative starting on New Year’s Day and is completing his time in quarantine at his Houston home, said Allen Blakemore, senior adviser to Patrick’s campaign. “His...
John Dorfman: Robot portfolio: value in extreme
Investors are keenly aware that growth stocks have beaten value stocks five years in a row. So what am I going to recommend today? Some extreme value stocks. Beginning in 1998, I’ve started the year with the Robot Portfolio, comprising the ten cheapest stocks in the market. My measure of...
David Bowie estate sells songwriting catalog for reported $250 million
David Bowie’s estate is starting off 2022 with a nice chunk of change. The estate of the late singer has sold his global music publishing rights to Warner Chappell Music for over $250 million, as first reported by Variety. The nine-figure sale covers songs such as “Starman,” “Heroes” and “Ziggy...
Penn State offensive tackle Rasheed Walker declares for 2022 NFL Draft
STATE COLLEGE — Penn State left tackle Rasheed Walker declared for the 2022 NFL Draft on Monday as Nittany Lions roster churn continues after the season ended in the Outback Bowl on Saturday. “It’s only crazy until you do it,” Walker wrote in a social media post. “This has been...
Oregon hires Penn State special teams coordinator Joe Lorig for same position
STATE COLLEGE — Penn State special teams coordinator/outside linebackers/nickels coach Joe Lorig has been hired as the special teams coordinator and nickels coach at Oregon, the Ducks announced Monday. Lorig spent the past three seasons on coach James Franklin’s staff where he was also the nickels corner coach. The Athletic...
Staffing shortages prompt Pittsburgh Public Schools to move to remote instruction
Pittsburgh Public Schools will be moving to remote instruction at 17 of its schools because of covid-related staffing shortages, the district announced Monday. Eight school buildings will be closed Tuesday. They include: • Carrick High School • Greenfield PreK-8 • Liberty PreK-5 • South Hills 6-8 • Whittier PreK-5 •...
‘Flurona’: First verified case of a rare double infection of covid-19 and influenza reported in Israel
A newly documented threat dubbed “Flurona,” is the simultaneous infection of the coronavirus and influenza, and Israeli health officials have documented the world’s first verified case, reports say. According to The Daily Beast, the new threat presented in a young unvaccinated pregnant woman, who was unaware she had either disease,...
Johnstown shooting death of teen ruled a homicide
EBENSBURG — The death of a woman whose body was found New Year’s Day in a car in the Hornerstown section of Johnstown has been ruled a homicide. Jaydin Sanderson, 19, of the Ferndale area, died of a gunshot wound to the head, Cambria County Coroner Jeffrey Lees said Monday...
Sam DeMarco: Pittsburgh Public Schools tax increase was not necessary
Once again, Pittsburgh’s pandemic-strapped taxpayers are being asked to pony up more of their household incomes to close a purported $5.3 million shortfall, even as the Pittsburgh Public Schools Board sits on more than $145 million in surplus dollars tucked away in a “reserve” fund. That’s right. Pittsburgh Public Schools...
Allegheny County Medical Examiner rules Jim Rogers’ death was accidental
The Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office said Monday that a homeless man who died a day after being tased repeatedly by Pittsburgh police died as a result of a lack of oxygen to his brain. Medical Examiner Karl Williams’ office said the manner of death is accidental. Jim Rogers was...
Kings of the Court league offers chance for young players to learn basketball
After a successful run last summer with the Kings of the Court adult basketball league, organizer Ian Benson thought it might be nice to see how many youngsters were interested in such an endeavor. Answer: The response was overwhelming. About 120 youths, ages 5 to 14, are coming out on...
