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South Fayette Elementary School moves temporarily to remote learning
South Fayette Elementary School is going remote today through Dec. 7 due to three new positive cases of covid-19, according to a letter from South Fayette School District Superintendent Dr. Ken Lockette. In the letter posted to the district website Dec. 2, Lockette said that the three new cases bring...
Letter to the editor: Republicans don’t need to ‘get over it’
I find Carl Mochak’s letter “Biden won; Trump needs to get over it” (Nov. 25, TribLIVE) beyond belief. Where has he been for the last four years? It was the Democrats who didn’t “get over it” when President Trump won. The Dems put the president and our country through what...
Kathleen Parker: Biden press team honeymoon won’t last
The breathlessness surrounding President-elect Joe Biden’s communications and press offices — all women! — should be considered a honeymoon that will end at 1 a.m. Jan. 21, the day after Biden’s inauguration. It’s all in the stars. Constellations, that is, of media superstars, many of whom have become household names...
Letter to the editor: Far-left subversion
Tending or intending to subvert or overthrow, destroy or undermine an established or existing system, especially a legally constituted government or set of beliefs. The above is Webster’s definition of a subversive. The actions of the far left running up to the recent election fit this definition. Remember the radicals...
Letter to the editor: No apology for voting against Trump
Republican president Abraham Lincoln implored Americans to act “with malice toward none, but charity for all.” Now along comes Eric Kocian and his inflammatory letter “Trump, supporters energized” (Nov. 13, TribLIVE). Mr. Kocian, “true Americans” shouldn’t be such spoil-sports, sore losers and partisan crybabies. Kocian writes that “Democrats hijacked Americans’...
Letter to the editor: Wolf, Levine are inconsistent on decisions
Once again Gov. Tom Wolf and state Secretary of Health Rachel Levine have taken steps to curb the spread of covid-19. But once again they are so inconsistent in their decisions that it boggles the imagination. With the new, tighter gathering limits, capacity at the 15,600-seat Hersheypark Stadium, which hosted...
The Stroller, Dec. 3, 2020: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Is your church or organization going to host a community holiday event? Send information to The Stroller at vndnews@tribweb.com. Please include a daytime telephone number. Festival of Trees raffle supports projects Allegheny Valley Hospital Auxiliary is hosting its annual Festival of Trees raffle to benefit patient care projects at the...
Baldwin senior collaborates on astrophysics and metallicity research at Pitt
Eighteen-year-old Mariah Jones has a passion for science. “Astronomy has been a keen interest of mine for many years now; I have always had a fascination with the exploration of the universe and have decided to pursue a future career in astrophysics,” the Baldwin High School senior said. High school...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Dec. 2, 2020
Hockey Thursday’s schedule Class AAA Canon-McMillan at Cathedral Prep at Erie Bank Sports Park, 8:15 p.m. Class AA Hampton at Armstrong at Belmont Sports Complex, 7 p.m.; Shaler at Hempfield at Kirk S. Nevin Arena, 7:15 p.m.; Thomas Jefferson at Mars at Baierl Ice Complex, 9:10 p.m. Class A Blackhawk...
Covid-19 outbreak infects more than half of inmates at Pa. prison for elderly and infirm
The State Correctional Institution Laurel Highlands, housed in a former state psychiatric hospital, is part prison, part long-term-care facility for many of the oldest and sickest men in Pennsylvania’s prisons. Now, it’s the epicenter of a covid-19 outbreak tearing across the state prison system. In the last month, 444 prisoners...
Allegheny County sheriff says firearms division closed because of covid
The day after a federal lawsuit was filed against Allegheny County Sheriff Bill Mullen for shutting down the firearms division, he said in a Facebook post that it was necessary because an employee there tested positive for covid-19, and the rest of the staff had to quarantine. On Monday, three...
After covid-19 scare, Ghislaine Maxwell expected to ask again for release on bail
MIAMI — Jeffrey Epstein’s onetime romantic partner and alleged sex trafficking accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell is expected to renew her request to be released on bail, which was originally denied after she was arrested in July. Maxwell has been housed since then at the Metropolitan Detention Center in the New York...
Burglary, DUI cases handled in Judge Hromyak’s Sharpsburg court
The following cases were heard by District Judge Leonard Hromyak in Sharpsburg court: • Chanele Iandiorio, 31, of Pittsburgh pleaded guilty to a summary offense after being charged with providing a false identification to police. Blawnox filed the charges Nov. 20. • Richard DeSabetino, 66, of O’Hara waived to court...
Trump supporters plan rally from Unity to Greensburg Saturday
President Trump’s supporters are gathering again Saturday outside the Westmoreland County Courthouse in Greensburg to protest the results of the election. The rally, which will feature speakers, starts at 2 p.m., said co-organizer Tony Naples. But the day will begin at the Trump House in Unity at 1 p.m. with...
Monessen girls basketball looks to maintain momentum after playoff season
After struggling for several seasons, the Monessen girls basketball program blossomed last year, going 8-4 in section play and 15-8 overall. The 15 victories were more than the four previous seasons combined. Also, coach Janine Vertacnik recorded her 300th career victory Feb. 6 at Mapletown. “I didn’t know what to...
Rep. Mike Kelly, Sean Parnell continue to pursue legal challenge to Pa. election results
A congressman and the challenger to Democratic incumbent U.S. Rep. Conor Lamb on Wednesday asked Pennsylvania’s highest court to stay its own order from last week as they wait to hear if the U.S. Supreme Court will take their case challenging the state’s mail-in voting law. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court,...
Monessen boys basketball sets sights on 40th straight playoff berth
Many people express concerns when approaching 40. But for the Monessen boys basketball program, reaching 40 is an admirable goal. The Greyhounds secured their WPIAL-record 39th consecutive playoff appearance last season, and the team is relishing its chances to hit the 40 mark this season. “It’s an expectation at Monessen,”...
Food Podcast: Amen to Action provides about 1 million meals to Pittsburgh food bank amid pandemic
Since 2017, Lee Kricher, Reid Carpenter, Bishop David Zubik and other community leaders have hosted an annual event the day after Thanksgiving that brought thousands of people together literally to pack millions of meals. This year, covid-19 forced them to change their strategy but not their goal. Amen to Action,...
Lawsuit: Allegheny County Jail staff beat, restrained women inmates
Three women formerly incarcerated at the Allegheny County Jail filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday against the facility and several officers alleging that they were “brutally assaulted” by a sergeant, who beat them, and improperly used a restraint chair and pepper spray on them. The purpose of the lawsuit, filed by...
Penn Township man shares love of adventure with son in trip to Wyoming
Robert Szypulski, a computer programmer with Windstream Communications, lives in Penn Township. His son, Scott Szypulski, is a financial research administrator for the University of Pittsburgh who lives in Oakland. This is the story of their recent adventure to Grand Teton and Yellowstone national parks in Wyoming. The past three...
Letter to the editor: Stimulus bail-outs don’t save lives
Democratic Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi recently said people will die if the stimulus bill is not passed. I would like her to explain how many lives were saved by including $25 million in aid to the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in the last stimulus bill. The...
Police log: Monroeville police charges filed over past 2 weeks
Monroeville police filed the following charges Nov. 17, 19 and Dec. 1 with District Judge Jeffrey L. Herbst. Charges were filed by Monroeville police unless otherwise noted: • April Lynn Miles, 57, of Pittsburgh with failing to wear a seat belt, possession of drug paraphernalia, failing to use proper turning...
Wilkinsburg to host gun buyback, no questions asked
Wilkinsburg will host a a gun buyback program Saturday at its borough building. People turning in hand guns will receive a $50 Giant Eagle gift card. A rifle can earn someone a $25 Giant Eagle card. The buyback runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. People must be 18 to...
Letter to the editor: Trump and Biden, love and hate
President Trump’s supporters love him, his many accomplishments and his devotion to our country. President-elect Biden’s voters do not seem to love him. I’m guessing they just hate Trump. I spoke to over 20 Biden voters the past few months. Every one voted against Trump, not for Biden. Hate has...
Editorial: Keeping hospitals from being swamped is a collective responsibility
The great fear with any disease is always death. We worry about how many people it will steal. But with a pandemic — a rising tide of illness that isn’t confined to one school district, one town or even one country — there is another concern that can be a...
