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Letter to the editor: President Trump & coronavirus battle
It’s not very reassuring that the man on the front line protecting us from the coronavirus is the same person who had (allegedly) unprotected sex with a porn star. Joe Lucas South Side...
Letter to the editor: Dead people voting is easy to prove, disprove
The issue in the letter “No excuse for not requiring ID to vote” regarding ineligible voters can be easily proved or disproved by a comparison of voter databases with Bureau of Vital Statistics’ death records. Both are considered to be public records and can be easily compared to see if...
Letter to the editor: For sake of world, Trump must be voted out
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi symbolically trashed the president’s State of the Union speech. Her actions described his three years in office. He has trashed our Constitution, the environment, our farmers by issuing tariffs on China, the children of immigrants, citizens with speech and other impediments, our relations with our friendly...
Letter to the editor: More on turnpike nightmare
In his op-ed “The truth behind the turnpike nightmare” (Feb. 22, TribLIVE), Matthew Brouillette of the Commonwealth Partners Chamber of Entrepreneurs mentions former state Senate President Pro Tempore Bob Jubelirer — the same senator who vowed that the turnpike would never connect directly to Interstate 70 at Breezewood without passing...
Letter to the editor: Why Democrats hate Trump
You’re on the 50th floor of a burning building with two choices: be consumed by the fire or jump. At the last minute, a fireman appears; however, you are acquainted with him and rumors say he is a sexist, racist, homophobic womanizer. What to do? Jump into his arms, or...
Letter to the editor: Congress violating our rights
I listened to Congress citing constitutional violations and how they need to be addressed. I then looked at my copy of the Constitution and couldn’t get past the Bill of Rights. For those who have not had civics in school (since it is no longer required curriculum in some states),...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for March 10, 2020
Basketball Boys PIAA playoffs Class 6A Second round Wednesday’s schedule Methacton (25-2) vs. Abraham Lincoln (14-10) at William Tennent, 7 p.m.; Roman Catholic (17-10) vs. Pennridge (19-8) at Bensalem, 7 p.m.; Freedom-District 11 (19-8) vs. Reading (19-8) at Martz Hall, 7:30 p.m.; Chester (22-4) vs. Simon Gratz (24-5) at Cardinal...
Hate leftovers? 10 tips to make yesterday’s meals more exciting today
Not thinking ahead about leftovers is one of the biggest mistakes that home cooks make. The best cooks I know are thinking about the meals they’ll make with leftovers while they are making the initial meal itself. That might look like making extra protein or vegetables knowing that the following...
The Stroller, March 11, 2020: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
The Stroller is your go-to place for local meeting notices, charitable events and volunteer opportunities. Information for The Stroller may be dropped off or mailed at least a week in advance to: The Stroller, Valley News Dispatch, 210 Wood St., Tarentum PA 15084, email vndnews@tribweb.com or fax 724-226-4677. St. Patty’s...
Trump endorses opponent of Jeff Sessions in Alabama Senate race
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump endorsed the opponent of his former attorney general, Jeff Sessions, in the runoff for the Republican U.S. Senate nomination in Alabama. Tommy Tuberville, Trump tweeted Tuesday night, “was a terrific head football coach at Auburn University. He is a REAL LEADER who will never let...
High school roundup for March 10, 2020: Cornell shocks No. 1 Elk County Catholic
Cornell’s talented trio of 1,000-point scorers isn’t ready to call it a career just yet. Zaier Harrison, Kaden DiVito and Isaiah Langston, the decorated seniors who have led the team all season, all scored in double digits and Cornell knocked off top-ranked Elk County Catholic, 53-44, in a PIAA Class...
Green Grocer, Booked for Lunch and more at Sharpsburg, Cooper-Siegel libraries
Sharpsburg Community Library Call 412-781-0783 to register for activities at Sharpsburg Community Library. • Maker Mondays, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. For children 6 and older. • Music for Everyone, 1 to 2 p.m. March 12. Come to a jam session with our friends from Achieva, which hosts people of all...
Learn to make minestrone soup, goat cheese polenta at Scott Township Public Library
Scott Township Public Library • From 5:30 to 6:30p.m. March 16, stop by for Cooking Club, goat cheese polenta. Learn how to make this food and enjoy samples. Registration is requested. • From 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. March 17, make minestrone soup in a Mason jar and take it home...
Northern Tier Library hosting program on protection from elder fraud
Northern Tier Regional Library is at 4015 Dickey Road, Gibsonia. For more information about the library or to register for a program, call 724-449-2665 or email federkeilj@einetwork.net. • The Conversation Group meets 1 p.m. March 12 in the library’s lower level. This is a place to share ideas and hear...
Shaler Area senior, Beattie student recognized for long list of accomplishments
Shaler Area senior Ben Scariot manages his hectic school, work and volunteer calendar by scheduling activities on consistent weekdays. As an A.W. Beattie Career Center student, he is part of the emergency response technology (ERT) program, focusing on police and fire science, rescue operations, hazardous materials and emergency medical services....
Artsmiths of Pittsburgh owner wants to see Carnegie become ‘destination for the arts’
No matter what you’re looking for — from beaded jewelry to Butterbeer candles to totes made from recycled grocery bags topped with a seat belt as a handle — The Artsmiths of Pittsburgh has it all. The art and cultural center, with its quality selection of handmade designs crafted by...
Hampton Community Library has busy March schedule that includes Trivia Night, art classes
Hampton Community Library has a full schedule of activities. For details or to register for any of the programs, call the library at 412-684-1098 or visit hamptoncommunitylibrary.org. For adults • Murder by the Book: A Mystery Book Club, meets March 18 at 6:30 p.m. “Our House” by Louise Candish will...
More PIAA playoff factoids as the 2nd round continues Wednesday
Everybody wants a second chance. The PIAA basketball playoffs are a second chance at winning a championship for teams that did not win their respective district. On Wednesday, the Upper St. Clair boys get the ultimate second chance: a rematch against WPIAL Class 6A champion Butler, which knocked the Panthers...
Mohawk girls keep historic season going with win over Carlynton
The Mohawk girls basketball team continues to write new chapters in its historic season. The Warriors, coming off their first WPIAL title win and first PIAA win, notched a second-round victory Tuesday night, 61-44, over Carlynton at North Allegheny High School. Mohawk (24-3) led the entire way, building up a...
Michael Hiltzik: Trump’s payroll tax cut would hurt Social Security without helping workers
It’s natural for decision-makers grappling with a new crisis to dust off ideas tried in the last one, whether they were good ideas or bad. Here’s a bad idea, unearthed by President Trump from a decade ago: Cutting the payroll tax to goose the economy. A payroll tax cut was...
Editorial: Parents are firewalls to protect kids
There are a lot of names for parents today. Helicopter parents hover. Snowplow parents clear the way. Lawn-mower parents cut down obstacles. Name a piece of equipment you probably shouldn’t operate while on cold medicine, and there’s a metaphor for a parent who spends too much time involved in a...
George Guido: Freeport coach shows grace in PIAA loss to North Catholic
When you feel you see history unfolding before your eyes, your mind can go in many different directions. That was the case Saturday afternoon at Kiski Area High School when Freeport led Class 4A powerhouse North Catholic for more than a half. How would an upset fare from a historical...
Washington Township considers bids for paving work
Washington Township received eight bids from companies interested in paving sections of six roads, with the two lowest prices coming in under $240,000. Township officials opened the bids for this year’s planned paving work on Monday. Supervisor Joseph Olszewski said supervisors could award a contract Thursday. Tresco Paving Corp. of...
Taliban peace deal draws fire from Democrats, Republicans
WASHINGTON — Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle expressed skepticism Tuesday about whether the Taliban will live up to its side of the Afghanistan peace deal brokered by the Trump administration. That agreement, announced Feb. 29, calls for the complete withdrawal of U.S. forces within 14 months. U.S. leaders...
5 important things to know about coronavirus
1. How is the coronavirus different from the flu? Flu and the coronavirus are both respiratory viruses with similar signs and symptoms, according to Dr. Amesh Adalja, a Pittsburgh-based infectious disease and critical care physician. Coronavirus symptoms include fever, cough and shortness of breath. A stuffy nose is not common...
