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Living with Children: Kids should be taught to keep feelings private
One of the more unfortunate consequences of relying on advice from mental health “experts” concerning parenting matters has been a one-dimensional understanding of child discipline. Because of the infiltration of psychological theory into child rearing, most parents conceive of discipline as being all about correcting behavior. Indeed, a child’s behavior...
Letter to the editor: Warnings from history
Something I never thought could happen in my lifetime: A man is elected leader of the country because he alone can produce prosperity and keep his countrymen safe. He announces that foreigners no longer will be welcome, and those already in the country would be deported or treated very badly....
Letter to the editor: Scalia held that Second Amendment not absolute
I have known Jim Albert for many years, both as a magistrate and as Westmoreland County sheriff, and I’ve always liked him. However, his recent letter to the editor (“Second Amendment is absolute,” April 3, TribLIVE) declaring I was wrong in my letter stating the Second Amendment is not absolute...
Editorial: Why an excellent council member can’t be halfway there
Editorials generally applaud what’s right and denounce what’s wrong. It’s a rare that they cite people trying to do right but have to point out what they’re getting wrong. Yet here we are. Last week, Lower Burrell Councilman Robert Hamilton offered to resign from his position because of some career...
The Stroller, April 20, 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. Health fair planned Wednesday in Harrison The Building Block of Natrona will host a free community resource fair from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday...
Letter to the editor: Pa. must hike funding for nursing homes
It’s time for Pennsylvania government to fairly fund long-term providers that care for Pennsylvanians in nursing homes. Medicaid funding, which covers most of the costs, has been flatlined by the Wolf administration. After being in the heart of covid-19, nursing homes watched as Gov. Tom Wolf again proposed flat funding...
Letter to the editor: Consequences of transgender athletic competition
What is the future of high school female sports programs? President Biden recently signed an executive order making it federal policy, and encouraging states to follow, to allow transgender females to participate in high school female sports. Far-left Democrats in Congress want to make it mandatory. What are the consequences?...
High school roundup for April 19, 2021: Blackhawk baseball wins wild one to stay unbeaten
Anthony Malagise gave up a three-run homer to Matt Luchovick in the top of the seventh, but got his revenge in the bottom of the inning, hitting an RBI single and scoring on a wild pitch to lead Blackhawk to a 6-5 win over Montour in Section 2-4A baseball Monday....
Pitt picks up rebounding specialist via transfer from Oakland University
After losing a handful of players to the transfer portal since the end of the season, Pitt basketball showed Monday that the process is, in fact, a two-way street. The Panthers received a commitment from Oakland University transfer Dan Oladapo, a 6-foot-7 forward best known for his rebounding prowess. Oladapo,...
Goalie Riley Mastowski makes 53 saves to deliver 1st PIHL title to Neshannock
Two years ago, by a 5-1 score, Ringgold won a PIHL title over Neshannock in the Lancers’ first season of varsity hockey. This time, it was same score, different outcome. Neshannock flipped the script to capture its first hockey championship with the 5-1 victory over Ringgold in the Class B...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for April 19, 2021
Baseball Monday’s results WPIAL Class 6A Section 1 Butler 5, Pine-Richland 4 North Allegheny 8, Central Catholic 1 Seneca Valley 12, Allderdice 0 Section 2 Norwin 10, Canon-McMillan 0 Hempfield 6, Mt. Lebanon 3 Baldwin 6, Upper St. Clair 5 Class 5A Section 1 Penn-Trafford 8, Kiski Area 0 Franklin...
Allegheny County Health Department introduces ‘air quality’ dashboard
The Allegheny County Health Department revealed a new air quality dashboard on Monday in an attempt to simplify information for the public. The revamped dashboard, which uses buttons, rather than tabs, provides easily digestible and understandable data for all users, the county said. The tool was developed by the Air...
Report: Mike Pompeo, wife made more than 100 personal requests of State Department employees
WASHINGTON — Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and his wife, Susan Pompeo, repeatedly misused State Department resources and staff for personal business, violating the ethical standards of the department, according to a long-awaited inspector general’s report. The report details over 100 instances of misconduct that “had no apparent connection...
John Dorfman: 4 small stocks that look like undiscovered gems
For a long time, academics and investors were convinced that small stocks outperform large ones. The theory was that small stocks, because they carry greater uncertainty, sell at a discount to large ones. Investors in the small fry are rewarded for taking extra risk. Proving the theory was difficult. Many...
Republicans want to reprimand Rep. Maxine Waters for police protest remarks
WASHINGTON — House Republicans are rallying around efforts to try to reprimand Democratic Rep. Maxine Waters of California for comments she made over the weekend encouraging protesters awaiting a verdict in the trial of former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin. If Chauvin, who is standing trial for the death of...
Timothy Williams: Remember our history and welcome the strangers
Ten years ago, I left the United States to teach overseas. Since then, I have lived in five different countries and traveled to numerous others. I am often asked if living abroad is dangerous. It strikes me, however, that in all these years, I have never been verbally harassed or...
Woman, 70, jailed for 17 hours sues Pittsburgh, Sharpsburg police officers
When Mary Lewin accidentally backed into a parked car as she left a Sharpsburg business on Aug. 3, 2018, she thought she did the responsible thing. She wrote out her contact information and left a note on the vehicle’s windshield. She also waited 15 minutes to see if anyone returned...
Bridgeville residents who rescued neighbor from burning home honored
Heroic efforts were recognized at the April 12 Bridgeville council meeting. On March 20, Bridgeville residents Stephen Hines and Zach Adams, who are stepfather and stepson, rescued their neighbor from his burning home. The pair were doing renovations on their pizza shop, Country Style Bakery & Pizza, when they noticed...
Florida Gov. DeSantis signs controversial ‘anti-riot’ bill into law
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Florida’s controversial “anti-riot” bill into law on Monday, a measure that vastly increases law enforcement’s powers to crack down on civil unrest. The bill, which passed mostly along partisan lines, has been criticized by Democrats and civil rights groups as unconstitutional for infringing on the First...
In brief: Bingo, student news, volunteers needed and more in Monroeville, Pitcairn
Bingo returns to hose company Pitcairn Hose Company #1’s Bingo is back. The Bingo is held every Saturday at their station, 100 South Center Ave. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; early-bird games start at 6:45; and regular games begin at 7. Jackpot is $300 and must go every week. The...
In brief: Blood drive, volunteers needed for cleanup and more in Fox Chapel, Aspinwall
The Cooper-Siegel Community Library is working with Vitalant to host a blood drive in memory of Kristine Niemann, a well-loved and longtime library volunteer who passed away in March from an autoimmune disorder. “We are honored to have this opportunity to celebrate Kris’ life and all that she did for...
In brief: Twin-Boros Memorial Day, Garden Club of Oakmont plant sale and more in Plum, Oakmont
The Twin-Boros Memorial Day parade and ceremony will take place May 31. The parade kicks off at 9:30 a.m. on East Railroad Avenue and will proceed to the cemetery in Oakmont. This year’s parade marshal is Frank Bonaroti with State Representative Carrie Del Rosso serving as grand marshal. The ceremony...
In brief: Verona’s 150th celebration, spring walk and more in Penn Hills, Verona
Verona will kick off its sesquicentennial celebrations marking 150 years since its May 10, 1871 incorporation. The event marks the kickoff of summer festivities celebrating the borough. There will be a musical performance from the Western PA Center for the Arts, and local historians will share stories from Verona’s past....
In brief: Spring plant sale, museum opening and more in Hampton
The Greybrooke Garden Club is hosting its annual spring plant sale form 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on May 8 in McCandless. Hanging baskets, perennials, herbs, annuals and garden supplies will be available for purchase. The event is being held in the grassy area near the Bonefish Grill restaurant in...
In brief: Spring plant sale, chemical e-waste pickup and more in Pine, Richland
Spring plant sale The Greybrooke Garden Club is hosting its annual spring plant sale form 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on May 8 in McCandless. Hanging baskets, perennials, herbs, annuals and garden supplies will be available for purchase. The event is being held in the grassy area near the Bonefish...
