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Don Rebel
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Letter to the editor: We should celebrate outdoorsmen
American hunters and fishermen contribute millions of dollars to conservation every year and pour billions of dollars into our general economy, including thousands of jobs in the outdoor industry. In honor of their leadership in conservation, Congress designated the fourth Saturday in September as National Hunting and Fishing Day almost...
New Monroeville spot, Big Rig’s BBQ, serves up ribs, brisket, pulled pork
An Anthony Bourdain quote painted on the wall at Big Rig’s BBQ in Monroeville reads, “Barbecue may not be the road to world peace, but it’s a start.” Owners Josh and Susan Toney, along with Chef Eric Delliquadri, hope diners will reach similar culinary enlightenment at their new restaurant. They’re...
‘Terminator: Dark Fate’: What makes a franchise live or die? 
On the surface, “Terminator: Dark Fate” and “Joker” share basic similarities: both are R-rated movies based on well-known characters that appeal to predominantly male audiences. Further, the films got virtually identical Rotten Tomatoes scores. But the box office results could not be more different. The Warner Bros.-DC film “Joker,” made...
Colombo, Avolio, Donahue react to victory in Pine supervisors election
Republicans Ryan Colombo, Pat Avolio and Jack Donahue won the election for the Pine Township board of supervisors. Avolio was running as an incumbent and Colombo and Donahue as first-time candidates on the Republican ticket. They defeated the three candidates on the Democrat ticket: Jeffrey Hyams, Jeff Romano and Jack...
Try something new with uncommonly delicious (and ugly) fruit
As I savor one of my just-picked American persimmons (Diospyros virginiana), I’m reminded how this fruit — and a few other delectable fruits — would never sell. Why not? Because they’re ugly! Although the persimmons hung from the branches as handsome, plump, orange orbs up to a few weeks ago,...
The Stroller, Nov. 8, 2019: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Turkey Trot to aid Kiski Area Youth Network The Kiski Valley Turkey Trot 5K Race and 1 Mile Fun Walk to benefit Kiski Area Youth Network will be Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 28 at Kunkle Park, 985 Pine Run Church Road, Washington Township. Serious and casual runners and walkers of all...
Glenshaw Century Club house tour benefits Shaler students, local nonprofits
Since 1961, the Glenshaw Century Club has kicked off the holiday season with its annual house tour raising funds for local nonprofits and scholarships benefiting Shaler Area High School students, according to club publicity Chairwoman Susan Ball. This year’s tour, featuring three Glenshaw houses decked out for the holidays, will...
Planting fall bulbs ensures spring flowers
There was a little patch of purple and yellow crocus flowers blooming annually at my childhood home. They were right at the base of a hose spigot near our well. When I would run home after school in the spring, I’d see those flowers and connect the dots, knowing the...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Nov. 7, 2019
Football WPIAL playoffs Class 6A Semifinals Friday’s schedule Central Catholic (9-1) vs. Mt. Lebanon (7-4) at Fox Chapel, 7 p.m.; North Allegheny (10-1) at Pine-Richland (9-1), 7 p.m. Class 5A Quarterfinals Friday’s schedule Penn-Trafford (10-1) vs. Upper St. Clair (7-4) at West Mifflin, 7 p.m.; Moon (9-2) vs. Peters Township...
High school roundup for Nov. 7, 2019: Cole McNair, Brendon Linderman net hat tricks for Greensburg Salem
Cole McNair and Brendon Linderman each recorded three goals and three assists to lead Greensburg Salem to a 9-5 victory over Freeport in PIHL hockey Thursday night. Colin Kruth scored twice for Greensburg Salem (3-1-1). Caleb Hoffman had two goals for Freeport (1-5-0). Penn-Trafford 8, Armstrong 5 — Xavier Soloman...
Belle Vernon preps for South Fayette with 'laser focus'
Belle Vernon coach Matt Humbert had a message for his football team after last week’s quarterfinal win over New Castle. “Don’t you dare enjoy this one,” he said. “We’ve worked our butts off for a year to get back to where we are right now. We have more work to...
Former Steelers WR Antonio Brown blasts NFL, vows to never return
Though former Pittsburgh Steelers receiver Antonio Brown and the NFL are set to meet Nov. 14, according to ESPN, the star receiver himself is promising to quit the league altogether. “(Expletive) NFL I’m going down another path no more making money off my blood and sweat! No more control of...
Strong senior class, young players help Bishop Canevin volleyball 3-peat
For the third season in a row, the Bishop Canevin girls volleyball team saw its season end abruptly in the first round of the PIAA Class A tournament. Bishop Carroll defeated the Crusaders in four sets last Tuesday. But that’s not the way their season will be defined. This group...
WPIAL playoff breakdown: Class A
Class A Semifinals No. 4 Cornell (9-1) vs. No. 1 Clairton (9-2) 7 p.m. Friday, Chartiers-Houston Stadium On the air: TribHSSN.TribLive.com Winner gets: Sto-Rox vs. West Greene winner in the WPIAL Class A championship game at 11 a.m. Nov. 16 Last week: Cornell 32, California 27; Clairton 41, Our Lady...
WPIAL playoff breakdown: Class 2A
Class 2A Quarterfinals No. 8 Freedom (8-3) vs. No. 1 Washington (11-0) 7 p.m. Friday, Big Mac Stadium in Canonsburg On the air: WJPA-AM 1450 and at TribHSSN.TribLive.com Winner gets: Brentwood vs. Neshannock winner in a WPIAL Class 2A semifinals game at 7 p.m. Nov. 15 Last week: Freedom 21,...
George Guido's Through the Years: Big crowd watched Knoch beat Freeport
Each Friday throughout the high school football season, the Valley News Dispatch will take a look back at the games, players and events that are part of local scholastic history. It was an Alle-Kiski Valley playoff matchup 40 years ago before 7,000 fans at Highlands Stadium as AIC North champion...
5 things to watch in Saturday's Penn State vs. Minnesota contest 
The No. 4 Penn State Nittany Lions (8-0) will take on the No. 17 Minnesota Golden Gophers (8-0) at noon Saturday (ABC) at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. Here are five things you should keep an eye on during the Big Ten battle: Can Penn State QB Sean Clifford take...
Shaler Area School District hosts 20th annual Veterans' Day celebration
Shaler Area School District honored local veterans during its annual Veterans’ Day celebration on Wednesday, Nov. 6. Middle School students served breakfast to 200 local veterans, from World War II to present, and thanked them for their service during the district tradition now in its 20th year. Middle school students...
Donald Trump Jr. spars with ‘The View’ hosts, from blackface to rape
Tempers were short, the volume was loud and the crosstalk relentless when Donald Trump Jr. and girlfriend Kimberly Guilfoyle appeared on Thursday’s episode of ABC’s “The View.” Dubbed “The Political View,” the marathon argument session devolved from the political topics at hand into the president’s son accusing cohosts Joy Behar...
Lake-effect snow could bring up to 7 inches to northwest Pennsylvania
A portion of northwest Pennsylvania could get its first taste of winter in the form of lake-effect snow. National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for Erie and Crawford counties from 4 p.m. Thursday to 4 p.m. Friday. A cold front moving through the state is expected to...
Eagle Scout project restores 200-year-old Pine cemetery where township founder resides
John Hoffman, III didn’t want to put a bench somewhere and call it his Eagle Scout project. The Pine-Richland High School junior wanted to do something that would challenge him and make a real difference, so he undertook a project that would intimidate many adults. Hoffman led the charge to...
WPIAL playoff breakdown: Class 3A
Class 3A Semifinals No. 6 South Park (5-5) vs. No. 2 Aliquippa (10-1) 7 p.m. Friday, Martorelli Stadium in West View On the air: TribHSSN.TribLive.com Winner gets: Derry vs. Central Valley winner in the WPIAL Class 3A championship game at 2 p.m. Nov. 16 Last week: South Park 32, North...
WPIAL playoff breakdown: Class 4A
Class 4A Semifinals No. 4 Blackhawk (7-4) vs. No. 1 Thomas Jefferson (11-0) 7 p.m. Friday, Chartiers Valley Stadium On the air: TribHSSN.TribLive.com Winner gets: Belle Vernon vs. South Fayette winner in the WPIAL Class 4A championship game at 5 p.m. Nov. 16 Last week: Blackhawk 36, Greensburg Salem 7;...
Daily Download: Feels like winter, Wilson's Bar-B-Q and Pitt men's basketball 
Each day, TribLIVE reporters and editors will break down the biggest news of the day, with video highlights of the people and places making headlines. Today, reporter Paul Guggenheimer discusses the frigid temperatures that will result in snow in some places, the future of Wilson’s Bar-B-Q in the North Side...
WPIAL playoff breakdown: Class 5A
Class 5A Quarterfinals No. 7 Bethel Park (7-3) vs. No. 2 Gateway (9-2) 7 p.m. Friday, Norwin Stadium On the air: TribHSSN.TribLive.com Winner gets: McKeesport vs. Penn Hills winner in a WPIAL Class 5A semifinals game at 7 p.m. Nov. 15 Last week: Bethel Park 45, Kiski Area 16; Gateway...


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