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In 2019, when the month of May came and went, it did so with celebration. It came with proms — girls dressed in gowns they had planned to wear for months, guys in tuxedos who made their parents tear up. It came with Mother’s Day brunches and highly anticipated movie...

If you received literature in the mail from Joe Tommarello stating that he is an “endorsed Republican,” please be aware that Joe Tommarello, a candidate for Plum School Board in 2021, is not endorsed by the Plum Borough Republican Committee. The four Plum Borough Republican Committee endorsed candidates for school...

A Washington County man who said he was fired after calling off sick with covid-19 symptoms last year is suing his former employer. David Matyjasek, of Washington, filed the federal complaint on Tuesday against Kellington Protection Services, of Robinson, alleging a violation of the Family First Coronavirus Response Act. A...

A child younger than 1 year old was flown by medical helicopter after a 911 call for a water rescue in Murrysville. Westmoreland 911 officials said the incident was reported around 4:07 p.m., on the 5000 block of Sardis Road in Murrysville. The child was transported to Sardis Fire Department...

PHILADELPHIA — As Republican lawmakers across the country have moved to tighten voting laws following former President Donald Trump’s lies about a stolen election, Pennsylvania’s GOP-controlled Legislature has waited to act during months of hearings. Now Republicans in Harrisburg are making their first moves, with the state House GOP releasing...

Pennsylvania officials will increase capacity limits for indoor and outdoor event spaces Monday, though neither type can operate at full capacity yet. Gov. Tom Wolf said in a release Tuesday that occupancy limits for indoor events can increase to 50% and capacity for outdoor events can increase to 75% of...

AUSTIN, Texas — Plant-based and other meatless products could be accused of misleading consumers under a bill approved in the Texas House on Monday. Texas is the latest state to debate measures that would prohibit foods that don’t contain animal products from using words like “meat” or “beef” in their...

The following charges were filed April 22 and 29, 2021 with Monroeville District Judge Jeffrey L. Herbst. Charges were filed by Monroe­ville police, unless otherwise noted: • William Edward Montgomery, 59, of Arnold with failure to comply with registration requirements. The charge was filed by the Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office...

Allowing parents to hold back their child from being promoted to the next grade in 2021-22 due to learning loss during the covid-19 pandemic is now on track for consideration by the full Pennsylvania Senate. The Senate Education Committee voted unanimously to advance this legislation that also gives parents of...

Monroeville District Judge Jeffrey L. Herbst handled these cases May 3. Defendants will have court dates set in the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas. Held for court • Nathaniel Aaron L. Green, 22, of Pittsburgh on charges of criminal mischief and disorderly conduct. Charges were filed Sept. 5. •...

For years, I have been sounding the alarm about chronic federal deficit spending — practiced by both Republicans and Democrats — steering our country into a fiscal abyss. I feel like a broken record as I periodically chronicle the folly of it all. The process has taken on a sense...

McDonald’s restaurants have partnered with the Biden administration to promote awareness of the covid-19 vaccine. This summer, customers will see McCafé cups and McDelivery seal stickers that feature the national “We Can Do This” campaign created by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and the website, vaccines.gov. McDonald’s...

After 71 years of serving Sewickley, Louie and Sons Towing is saying goodbye and thank-you to the community, and looking to the future of the shop’s new life as Veterans Automotive. “My dad started with nothing in 1950, at an Atlantic Gas Station on Beaver Street in Sewickley,” said Louie...

Whenever you are dealing with important, measurable information, you have to know that it’s accurate. Sometimes that means knowing that size and weight are the same from one researcher to the next. Sometimes it means knowing that a definition is the same across the board. And sometimes it means knowing...

As a township supervisor, you learn rather quickly that issues require the ability to investigate and offer solutions. These solutions may not be the most popular with some people, but are best for the future. David Montanari has proven to me that he will do what is best for Fawn...

Question: I’m a working single mom with a 4-year-old daughter who won’t go to sleep unless I lie down with her. Plus, if she wakes up in the middle of the night to find I’m no longer in her bed, she comes and crawls into bed with me. If I...

District judges in Bridge­ville, Scott and Carnegie handled these criminal cases recently. Defendants will have court dates set in appropriate district courts or the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas. Judge Maureen McGraw-Desmet, Bridgeville • Jamie Regis Smith, 48, of Crafton on charges of stalking, harassment, defiant trespassing and two...

We have an important election on May 18. I feel that we have no community representation on the Norwin school board, and our taxes have gone up 10 times in 10 years. What did we get for the highest annual budget in Norwin history of almost $75 million? Our children,...

Before Allegheny Township residents are enticed to vote for James Morabito for supervisor, I would like to share some information. A township is kept rural by leaders refusing to upgrade infrastructure like sewers, water, roads, broadband, etc. Supervisor Kathy Starr has strived to keep all infrastructures in top-notch condition in...

I cannot think of a better person to be elected to Murrysville Council than my neighbor, Brad Funari. Funari is the kind of neighbor everyone wishes they had. He is looking out for you even when you don’t realize it. Several years ago, I witnessed firsthand his financial aptitude, leadership...

High schools Baseball Monday’s results WPIAL Class 5A Section 1 Gateway at McKeesport, ppd. Section 2 Fox Chapel 5, Plum 2 Woodland Hills at Penn Hills, ppd. Mars at Hampton, ppd. Section 3 West Allegheny 7, Moon 1 Section 4 Albert Gallatin 8, Trinity 5 Connellsville at Thomas Jefferson, ppd....

If your organization or community is planning a Memorial Day event, please send the information in as soon as possible to: Carol Pinto-Smith, Valley News Dispatch, 210 Wood St., Tarentum, PA 15084; e-mail cpinto-smith@triblive.com or fax 724-226-4677. Collection to benefit Allegheny Valley Association of Churches Women of the Alle-Kiski Engaging,...

Rocco Bernadina threw a no-hitter but ended up as the losing pitcher as Blackhawk defeated New Castle 1-0 in Section 2-4A baseball Monday afternoon. In the first inning, Blackhawk’s Ryan Jones walked and later scored on an Anthony Malagise sacrifice fly. Bernadina shut down the Cougars from there, striking out...

Bethel Park police are investigating overnight burglaries at two homes in the municipality. Chief Timothy O’Connor said residences along Old Ox and Cambridge roads were burglarized sometime between 3 a.m and 5 a.m. Friday. Several items were stolen from at least one of them. The chief said people were home...