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High school scores, summaries and schedules for March 30, 2021
High schools Baseball Tuesday’s results Class 5A Section 2 Fox Chapel 9, Mars 4 Hampton 15, Woodland Hills 1 Class 4A Section 2 Ambridge 6, Central Valley 5 Montour 7, Quaker Valley 5 Section 3 West Mifflin 6, Laurel Highlands 1 Greensburg Salem 5, Elizabeth Forward 3 Belle Vernon 11,...
High school roundup for March 30, 2021: Beaver’s Payton List fans 15 in no-hitter
Payton List pitched a gem Tuesday afternoon, throwing a complete-game no-hitter with 15 strikeouts to lead Beaver (1-0, 1-0) to a 5-0 Section 3-4A victory over New Castle (0-3, 0-1). Anna Blum went 3 for 3 with four stolen bases for the Bobcats. Armstrong 17, Franklin Regional 2 – Mackenzie...
Letter to the editor: Voting for Biden was critical mistake
I would like to start off by saying thank you to the people who voted for Joe Biden. Smart move. In the first few months he’s been in office, he’s managed to lose thousands of jobs by canceling the Keystone XL pipeline. I guess you were too busy worrying about...
House ethics panel rejects Louie Gohmert’s appeal of $5,000 metal detector fine
WASHINGTON — The House Ethics Committee rejected Rep. Louie Gohmert’s appeal of a $5,000 fine levied against him for evading the new metal detectors outside the House chamber in early February after he stepped out of the chamber to use the nearby restroom and then returned to the floor. Gohmert...
G. Gordon Liddy, unrepentant Watergate burglar who became talk show host, dies at 90
G. Gordon Liddy, the tough-guy Watergate operative who went to prison rather than testify and later turned his Nixon-era infamy into a successful television and talk show career, has died at age 90. Liddy died Tuesday at his daugher’s house in Virginia, his son Thomas P. Liddy told The Washington...
Justin Fields puts on show for NFL scouts at Ohio State’s pro dayVideo
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Before Ohio State’s pro day Tuesday, Justin Fields was considered a lock to go among the top 10 picks of the NFL Draft. He only helped himself with his workout at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center. Fields ran an unofficial time of 4.44 seconds in the 40-yard...
New Penn State basketball coach Micah Shrewsberry tackles numerous topics during introduction
UNIVERSITY PARK — New Penn State men’s basketball coach Micah Shrewsberry was officially introduced Tuesday afternoon with a virtual news conference from the Bryce Jordan Center. Shrewsberry, the former associate head coach at Purdue who also served as an assistant in the NBA with the Celtics, fielded a variety of...
Food Podcast: North Hills Community Outreach continues mission of serving
The North Hills Community Outreach serves dozens of communities in the northern part of Allegheny County, offering various life-stabilization services. Its food pantry is just one. “We see our food pantry as a conduit to a conversation,” said Tom Baker, NHCO executive director. “We have 20 total services that we...
Garland orders Justice Department to examine ‘disturbing trend’ in hate crimesVideo
WASHINGTON — Attorney General Merrick Garland directed Justice Department employees to give priority to investigating and prosecuting hate crimes and incidents, especially a recent outbreak of violence against Asian Americans. In a memo Tuesday to all department employees, Garland ordered a review to be completed in a month to determine...
Terri Friedline and Ameya Pawar: Another New Deal key for Biden’s vision
To carry out his $3 trillion infrastructure plan and ensure its success, President Joe Biden needs to embrace his inner Franklin D. Roosevelt and forge a 21st-century New Deal. Biden’s desire to establish a consequential legacy is setting the stage for federal investments in public infrastructure that have not been...
Mike Yurcich sets tone for Sean Clifford, Penn State offense: ‘He’s not a thermometer, he’s a thermostat’
STATE COLLEGE — Sean Clifford has established himself as a tough, hard-nosed competitor during his time at Penn State, especially in his two seasons as the team’s starting quarterback. The results haven’t always been consistent, and Clifford’s own play has been up-and-down at times, particularly in 2020, but his effort...
Living with Children: Parental micromanagement
To most folks, micromanagement has to do with tasks or performance. The micromanaging parent, for example, is generally thought of as one who hovers over a child’s homework or academics in general. Indeed, that is the most common form, but parental micromanagement can also extend to organizing and directing a...
Joseph Otis Minott: Biden must prioritize health of Pa. citizens
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is on pace to propose new standards for methane and other volatile organic compound (VOC) pollution from oil and gas facilities by September 2021. Next month, Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., will attempt to use the 1996 Congressional Review Act to undo the Trump administration’s...
Burglary, drugs among charges handled by Monroeville Judge Jeffrey Herbst on March 22, 2021
Monroeville District Judge Jeffrey L. Herbst handled these cases March 22, 2021. Defendants will have court dates set in the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas. All charges were filed by Monroeville police. Held for court • Michael P. Evans, 60, of Penn Hills on charges of burglary and two...
Police log: Drug possession, traffic violations among charges filed by Monroeville police March 16-19, 2021
The following charges were filed March 16-19, 2021, with Monroeville District Judge Jeffrey L. Herbst. All charges were filed by Monroeville police unless otherwise noted: • Brendan Shropshire-Simpson, 22, of Pitcairn with simple assault and harassment. The charges were filed by Pitcairn police on March 16 in connection with an...
Letter to the editor: Did you give your Trump stimulus check back?
Question for letter-writer Cheryl Rossetti (“Disagree with election results? Return stimulus checks,” March 24, TribLIVE): We the disgruntled deplorables want to know, did you keep the $600 check President Trump approved? Being a morally superior Democrat, you gave it back right? If you didn’t, step away from your pedestal please....
United Steelworkers begin strike at Allegheny Technologies, Inc.; reject’s ATI’s last-minute counter offerVideo
The United Steelworkers began a strike against Allegheny Technologies Inc. on Tuesday, marking the first such action against the company in nearly three decades. Some workers have been with the company long enough to remember the last strike 27 years ago, but Harrison’s Jeff Allenberg, 41, was hired at ATI’s...
Woman hurt in South Huntingdon crash
A Finleyville woman was hurt in a one-vehicle crash early Tuesday in South Huntingdon, according to state police. Barbara M. Hadbavny, 60, was traveling on Route 31 at 1:30 a.m. when troopers said her vehicle crashed into a culvert and flipped over near Turkeytown Road. The crash resulted in significant...
Letter to the editor: A new high school is necessary
Eight years ago, we chose to move to Quaker Valley School District from another top Pittsburgh school district for the unique community feel. With a walkable shopping area, many community organizations, non-profit organizations and traditional community events like Light Up Night and the Memorial Day parade, we have a very...
Letter to the editor: Thankful for compassionate leaders
The American people always have looked to their presidents to offer comfort and solace when the nation has suffered a grievous loss. We saw it in President Reagan in the aftermath of the Challenger disaster; we saw it in President Obama after churchgoers were slaughtered by a white supremacist in...
Editorial: Covid testing in jail is better late than never
Allegheny County Jail is making a smart move. Starting April 12, any newly incarcerated individuals will be tested for covid-19. A negative test will be required before being placed in general population. Refusing a test will mean quarantine. It’s a move that seems obvious. People have been tested before they...
Rising lumber prices a pain in the pocketbook, push new house prices up $24,000
In 40 years of building homes in Westmoreland, Allegheny and southern Butler counties, Ray Snoznik, owner of R.A. Snoznik Construction Inc. of Murrysville, never has seen such a jump in lumber prices in one year. “It’s up 188% from last year. We’re trying to adjust (to the price hike), but...
Pittsburgh police investigate shootings in Hill District, Larimer
Pittsburgh police are investigating two shootings that happened Monday, one of which left a man in critical condition, authorities said. Officers responded just after 11 p.m. to the 2200 block of Webster Avenue in the Hill District where they found a man shot in the back. He was transported to...
Letter to the editor: Where is the covid finish line?
What are the metrics indicating a safe end to the covid-19 guidelines? Deaths, hospitalizations and case numbers are down. Natural immunity and immunizations are up. When is it safe to stop wearing masks, social distancing, limiting health care facility visits, etc.? The public health experts have been and are in...
The Stroller, March 30, 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. Lower Burrell to host Easter Bunny drive-thru An Easter Bunny Drive-Thru for children in prekindergarten through third grade will be by appointment from 10...
