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Lawsuit accuses North Braddock police officer of false arrest
Two insurance salesmen who said an off-duty North Braddock officer tried to falsely arrest them because he suspected a scam filed a federal lawsuit. The complaint filed by James Biernesser and Douglas Holcomb, who sold life insurance for American Income Life, names as defendants Officer Sharon Jackson, who is currently...
In brief: Trunk community sale, spring plant sales and more in Pine, Richland
Trunk Community Sale Spring is coming and it’s time for the annual Parks and Recreation Junk in your Trunk Community Sale. Clear out those closets and garages of all that great stuff. The event will be held May 15 at the Richland Township Municipal Building from 8 a.m. to noon....
In brief: Verona Community Group virtual spring meeting, student news and more in Penn Hills
Spring Verona community meeting Join the Verona Community Group via Zoom to catch up on what’s happening in the neighborhood at 7 p.m. May 6. The group will share updates from various local organizations and plans to celebrate Verona’s 150th birthday. Detailed agenda to follow. For access to the Zoom...
In brief: Firearm training classes, student news and more in Monroeville, Pitcairn
Firearm intro classes Are you a new firearm owner or want to refresh your training? Do you have children in your home and want to learn proper storage and safety? The Pitcairn-Monroeville Sportsmen’s Club will be holding upcoming firearm intro classes on: • May 8, 8 a.m. to noon •...
In brief: Glenshaw Century Club to-go dinner event, spring plant sale and more in Hampton
Glenshaw Century Club is hosting a dinner to-go By Heavenly Cuisine Custom Catering on May 7 from 3 to 6:30 p.m. Pickup will be at Glenshaw Valley Presbyterian Church, 1520 Butler Plank Road. The cost is $15 per meal. Payment is by cash only at time of pickup. Order by...
Plum man says school district banned him for speaking out against virtual learning
A Plum man is suing the school district and its solicitor, alleging they conspired against him when he objected to virtual schooling during the covid-19 pandemic. Nathan O’Leath said in a federal lawsuit filed Friday he and his wife, Nicole O’Leath, have two children, 7 and 10. They said they...
In brief: Shred it event, candidates forum and more in Bethel Park
Shred It event Guardian Storage of Bethel Park is having a Shred It Day on May 1 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Up to five file boxes can have free shredding. A monetary donation or free school supplies would be appreciated in exchange for shredding. For more information, visit the Bethel...
In brief: Blood drive, student news and more in Plum
Blood drive B Three Solutions Spring will be hosting a blood drive from 12:30 to 6:30 p.m. May 18 at the Plum Community Center, 499 Center New Texas Road. To make an appointment, visit Vitalant.org and click the “donate now” button. On the new window, search with group code P953...
Letter to the editor: Second Amendment truth
In response to letter-writer David Millstein’s second take on the Second Amendment (“Scalia held that Second Amendment not absolute,” April 20, TribLIVE), it is neither he nor others’ subjective opinion as to what is meant by absolute. Perhaps he may wish to dust off some of his history books and...
In Brief: Sewickley StoryWalk series, farmers market and more in Sewickley area
Sewickley StoryWalks return Starting May 3, families can visit the five Sewickley StoryWalk sites to take a self-guided walk around the parks and read a book as they go. Different spring-themed picture book stories are featured at each site. The StoryWalk runs from May 3-23. All participants are encouraged to...
In brief: Wexford wealth advisor receives award, Special Needs May Day event, more in the North Hills
McCort recognized Kiersten McCort, CRPC a Private Wealth Advisor with Ameriprise Financial in Wexford, has been named a recipient of the 2021 Five Star Wealth Manager award by Five Star Professional for the 12th consecutive year. The award goes to less than seven percent of the wealth managers in the...
In brief: Baldwin High School musical, memorial brick program, more in South Hills
Baldwin High School Musical Baldwin High School will perform the musical “Once Upon a Mattress” April 29-30 and May 1 at 7 p.m. Box office hours are Tuesdays 4-6 p.m. and Saturdays 9-11 a.m. Tickets are $12. For more information, visit baldwindrama.weebly.com. Jefferson Hills paving approved Jefferson Hills officials recently...
In brief: Glass recycling, scholarship fundraiser, more in South Fayette, Green Tree
Glass recycling set in South Fayette A free household glass recycling collection is set from 7 a.m. to sundown daily May 1-6 in the South Fayette Township building back parking lot, 515 Millers Run Road. The bin offers a contact-free drop-off service and provides a safe method of recycling glass...
Letter to the editor: Pray for our police and leaders
Why would anyone want to be a police officer from this point on? I believe our schools have been teaching false concepts of systemic racism, unconscious bias and white privilege, and so the youthful population has little foundation in the truth. I see criminals, who are incapable of dealing maturely...
Letter to the editor: Now is time to transition to clean energy
U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm, in a televised interview, promotes solar and wind for other parts of the country but is content to let Pennsylvania suffer with mining and fracking. Pennsylvania citizens have sacrificed enough, from the 1800s to the present day. We deserve the clean air and water others...
Letter to the editor: Why Reschenthalter voted against covid relief bill
In response to Dave Kolenc’s letter ”Remember Reschenthaler’s actions when voting” (March 20, TribLIVE), the reasons Rep. Guy Reschenthaler did not vote for the so-called coronavirus relief bill was that only 9% of the nearly $2 trillion in spending is dedicated to directly fighting the virus and much of the...
The Stroller, April 26, 2021: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Publicize your club meetings, events and fundraisers in The Stroller. Send information at least a week in advance to vndnews@triblive.com. Please include a daytime telephone number. Advice available for those with financial troubles Allegheny Valley Association of Churches has free support services available for anyone who is having trouble making...
Editorial: A county courthouse convenience, but with a caveat
What is the price of convenience? The Westmoreland County Courthouse is debuting a system that lets attorneys file documents via the internet — any day, any time, anywhere. If you are desperate to file a petition in Greensburg today but your lawyer happens to be taking a deposition in Chicago...
Letter to the editor: Mariah Fisher has experience needed for District 59
The purposes of our government are clearly stated in the Constitution. Among them: protect and promote the well-being of all citizens. Often our government has let us down. In the upcoming May 18 special election, we have an opportunity to make our government again work for the working families in...
Letter to the editor: Consistency needed in ballot counting
Let me start by saying I am against no- reason mail-in voting. My feeling is that a perfectly healthy person should not be too lazy to go vote in person. Covid fear was no excuse, because many people stood in line longer than most polling places just to turn in their...
Editorial cartoons for the week of April 26
Editorial cartoons for the week of April 26....
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of April 26
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of April 26....
EU reportedly set to allow vaccinated U.S. tourists to visit this summer
The European Union plans to open its doors this summer to U.S. tourists who’ve been fully vaccinated against covid-19, The New York Times reported, citing the head of the bloc’s executive body. The change, which would come under certain conditions, would end the bloc’s more than one-year ban of nonessential...
High school schedules for April 26, 2021
High schools Baseball Monday’s schedule WPIAL Class 6A Section 1 Butler at North Allegheny, 7 p.m. Central Catholic at Seneca Valley, 4 p.m. Pine-Richland at Allderdice, 7 p.m. Section 2 Baldwin at Mt. Lebanon, 4:15 p.m. Upper St. Clair at Norwin, 7 p.m. Class 5A Section 1 Franklin Regional at...
Florida family may spend life in prison after ‘church’ sold bleach as covid-19 cure
MIAMI — A federal grand jury brought charges against members of a Bradenton family nearly a year after they were arrested for selling bleach that they claimed to be a cure for the covid-19 virus. Mark Grenon and his three sons — Jonathan, Jordan and Joseph — face several charges...
