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Reps. Austin Davis, Nick Pisciottano, Brandon Markosek and Summer Lee: Transforming the Mon Valley
Within the next two months, we will hit a milestone that one year ago sounded impossible — a covid-19 vaccine widely available to whomever wants or needs it. This will mark a turning point in our long struggle against this virus. In our region and in Washington, D.C., discussions have...
Earth Day Storytime, pop-up book sales and more at Sewickley Public Library
Sewickley Public Library, 500 Thorn St., is again offering express library services. The Express Library gives users a chance to come into the library to browse the collection, check out items and use the public computers. The library is taking precautions to ensure the safety of library staff and patrons,...
At the Carnegie Free Library, April marks a beginning and an end
April is often a month that has us looking forward. We start sprucing up our gardens and landscaping, and perhaps move some of our outdoor furniture out of storage, anticipating longer summer days and more time spent outside. We start thinking about cookouts and festivals, even if the ongoing pandemic...
Letter to the editor: Where are parents of children crossing border?
Letter-writer Robert Supansic “Republican Party unrecognizable,” March 18, TribLIVE) wrote that “the party of ‘family values’ (Republicans) looks away when children are torn from their parents, sometimes with no hope of reunion.” I would like to ask him if he watches the news that shows children coming across the border...
Family of 7 displaced by overnight fire that gutted home in DerryVideo
Jeremiah Thomas bolted awake from a sound sleep early Wednesday by a fire alarm and the smell of smoke in his upstairs bedroom in Derry. “I looked out the window and could already see the flames shooting out of the house,” Thomas said. The single father of six children, ages...
Letter to the editor: Identity theft, scams cause grief
It’s a shame that we have to live in a world where identity theft and daily scams are common. Recently, I received a 1099-G from the commonwealth of Pennsylvania indicating that I was responsible for paying taxes on $10,600 of unemployment benefits that I supposedly applied for and received. I...
Editorial: A mental health clinic has to go somewhere
In a perfect world, our homes would have picket fences and pristine lawns. They would be in safe residential neighborhoods but just a short sidewalked stroll from a grocery store, a library and a good school. A garbage dump wouldn’t be anywhere near, nor would train tracks or the airport....
Letter to the editor: Muslims condemn violence
Eight people were shot to death at three massage parlors in the Atlanta area last month, raising fears that the crimes may have targeted people of Asian descent. Such an attack, race or gender based, serves no purpose other than to destroy the peace of a society and to bring...
The Stroller, April 7, 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. Earth Day bike raffle to benefit Animal Protectors Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley is holding an Earth Day bike raffle online. The winner will...
High school scores, summaries and schedules with April 6, 2021
High schools WPIAL Baseball Tuesday’s results Class 6A Section 1 Seneca Valley 2, North Allegheny 1 Pine-Richland 8, Central Catholic 3 Butler 12, Allderdice 1 Section 2 Norwin 10, Baldwin 0 Upper St. Clair 6, Hempfield 4 Canon-McMillan 5, Mt. Lebanon 2 Class 5A Section 1 Franklin Regional 4, Penn-Trafford...
High school roundup for April 6, 2021: Norwin’s Jake Bazala no-hits Baldwin
Jake Bazala threw a five-inning no-hitter, fanning eight, as Norwin picked up a 10-0 Section 2-6A baseball win over Baldwin (0-3, 0-1) on Tuesday afternoon. EJ Dunn hit a three-run homer and Jayden Walker and Alex Gabauer doubled twice for Norwin (4-1, 1-0). Butler 12, Allderdice 2 – Brady Gavuala...
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis threatens CBS with ‘consequences’ over ‘pay-for-play’ vaccine story on ’60 Minutes’Video
ORLANDO, Fla. — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis threatened CBS with unspecified “consequences” over Sunday’s “60 Minutes” story about coronavirus vaccine favoritism, saying he was “going to bite back and hold (CBS) accountable.” “What they’re saying is a total crock, that somehow only Publix was getting (the vaccine) is nonsense,” DeSantis...
Column: The color of Masters in April is missing a red shirtVideo
AUGUSTA, Ga. — From the dogwoods and their white blooms to thousands of azalea bushes bursting with purple and pink, all the April colors have returned to Augusta National except for one. No red shirt. Tiger Woods in his traditional Sunday color has become an indelible part of the Masters...
Justin Thomas will be trying to build off Masters finish in NovemberVideo
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Justin Thomas joined a prestigious group when he won The Players Championship last month. He would add his name to an even smaller subset of PGA Tour stars if he continues his steady progress at Augusta National and wins the Masters this week. Thomas fired weekend rounds...
Steelers safety Terrell Edmunds preparing to release new rap EPVideo
Pittsburgh Steelers safety Terrell Edmunds is keeping busy this offseason, teasing a release of a second batch of music. Edmunds shared a post on Instagram late Monday with an image of what appears to be an album cover titled “My Element EP.” View this post on Instagram A post shared...
Class-action lawsuit contending Highmark failed to pay overtime to nurses reviewing insurance coverage
A nurse who worked for Highmark Inc. reviewing insurance coverage authorization requests filed a federal lawsuit against the company on Tuesday, alleging that it failed to pay required overtime. The suit, filed in U.S. District Court in Pittsburgh, seeks class-action status and includes claims for violations of the federal Fair...
Westmoreland County, Walmart to host vaccination clinic at Seton Hill University
Westmoreland County officials announced Tuesday the county will open a coronavirus vaccine clinic this week at Seton Hill University in Greensburg. The clinic, with vaccines provided by Walmart, is set to vaccinate up to 1,400 residents over three days, starting Friday, according to Public Safety Director Roland Mertz. “We’re trying...
Doctor: Padres’ Fernando Tatis Jr. likely to weigh surgery vs. potential long-term damage
SAN DIEGO — Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. is likely looking at a long season of instability in his left shoulder and increasing concern about long-term damage if he puts off surgery, a doctor said Tuesday. An MRI scheduled Tuesday will likely determine the severity of a possible labral tear...
Man imprisoned for stealing from Upper St. Clair church gets concurrent federal sentence
Since he stole more than $1 million from the Upper St. Clair church where he worked as a business administrator, David Reiter says has lost more than 70 pounds, reconnected with family he’d not spoken to in more than a decade and strengthened his relationship with God. During his sentencing...
Living with Children: The pitfalls of micromanaging kids
Many times have I warned parents of the pitfalls of micromanaging their children’s academic responsibilities lest said children deduce that the responsibilities in question are not theirs at all and begin acting increasingly irresponsible. Hello? Is there anybody out there? “I know you say parents shouldn’t micromanage their kids, John,”...
Penn State LB Brandon Smith ‘very comfortable’ in expanding roles both on and off field
STATE COLLEGE — Brandon Smith felt by the time he hit his stride last season, Penn State’s year was over. The Lions linebacker felt the finale against Illinois was one of his better games with eight tackles and three tackles for loss. So he entered the offseason looking to build...
Navigating the varied world of olive oils
If you’ve been in the olive oil section of the grocery store lately, you’ve likely been confronted with a lot of choices. Possibly even a wall of olive oils, with different symbols on the bottles and a whole lot of brands to choose from. For most of us, the world...
Theft, drugs, assault among charges filed by Monroeville police March 23-30, 2021
The following charges were filed March 23-30, 2021, with Monroeville District Judge Jeffrey L. Herbst. All charges were filed by Monroeville police: • Robert Carl Harris, 56, of Homestead with theft by deception. The charge was filed March 23 in connection with an incident along the 4200 block of William...
Former Allegheny County councilman begins prison term for stealing from elderly woman
Former Allegheny County Councilman Charles McCullough is in the custody of the sheriff’s office this morning — more than five years after he was sentenced to prison for stealing from an elderly widow. The 66-year-old from Upper St. Clair reported to the courtroom of Common Pleas Judge David R. Cashman...
Pa. House passes bill seeking to keep state on daylight saving time
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives on Monday passed legislation urging Congress to do away with the semi-annual clock changing ritual and authorize states to make daylight saving time permanent. By a vote of 103-98, the House chose to join 15 other states that have passed legislation asking for this change...
