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Letter to the editor: Judge too easy in drug case
Is it any wonder we have a drug problem in Westmoreland County? In January 2019, Laplez Cummings led police on a three-mile car chase, tossing 2,600 stamp bags of heroin out and then jumping out of the moving vehicle and fleeing on foot. Police had to ram his unoccupied vehicle...
Editorial: Pitt’s need-based aid is good call
There are two kinds of scholarships in the world of higher education. There are the ones that you get because of merit. You achieved a grade or passed a test or submitted an essay or won a contest. You show real skill as a student or real promise in your...
Letter to the editor: Where’s evidence on Russian interference?
I am a bit skeptical about all of the news of Russian interference in this year’s presidential election. I hear and read about these allegations coming from sources that made these same claims about President Trump’s election in 2016. Do not tell me to believe these accusations without showing unbridled...
John Oyler: Barbara Bush’s life explored in biography ‘Matriarch’
The Bridgeville Area Historical Society welcomed back one of its favorite speakers last month, Dr. John Aupperle. His subject this year was Barbara Bush, based on the recent biography “Matriarch,” by Susan Page. Barbara Pierce was born in New York City in 1925 and reared in nearby Rye, N.Y. Her...
Allegheny Township takes steps to protect first responders from coronavirus
Although there have been no reports of coronavirus cases in the Alle-Kiski Valley, Lee Shumaker isn’t taking any chances. Shumaker, Allegheny Township’s emergency management coordinator, told township supervisors last week that he has taken at least a few steps to head off the spread of the virus. He said hearing...
Cold medicines for kids: What’s the risk?
Over-the-counter cough and cold medicines are the best way to help a child who has a cold feel better — right? Think again. Here’s practical advice from Dr. Jay L. Hoecker, an emeritus pediatrics specialist at Mayo Clinic. What’s the concern about cough and cold medicines for kids? Over-the-counter cough...
Reduce salt to improve heart health
Those with high blood pressure or who are at risk may want to consider simply saying no to sodium. Dr. Amy Pollak, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, says 75% of the amount of salt you get in your day-to-day diet is from processed foods or going out to eat. A new...
Shaler North Hills Library hosting presentation on local waterways, historic floods
Shaler North Hills Library, 1822 Mt. Royal Blvd., Glenshaw, has a variety of activities planned. For details about library events or to register, call 412-486-0211 or go to the website at shalerlibrary.org. • On March 13, from 7 to 9 p.m., the always popular Creative Succulent Garden Workshop will be...
The Stroller, March 10, 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. March 28...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for March 9, 2020
Basketball Boys PIAA playoffs Class 6A Second round Wednesday’s schedule Methacton (25-2) vs. Abraham Lincoln (14-10) at Norristown, 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 O’Hara,...
Shaler Area officials cancel ‘Shrek the Musical’ encore performances on March 13, 14
“Shrek the Musical” was brought to the stage at Shaler Area High School last week as audiences were treated to the musical based on the popular film. Encore performances for March 13 and 14 had to be cancelled due to coronavirus precautions. For details, call 412-492-1200, ext 1530....
Shaler resident plans to install playground at Shalercrest Apartments
The Shalercrest Apartment Complex demolished its wooden playground several years ago because it was in disrepair. Shaler resident Andrew Weckman aims to install a new playground for residents of the 251-unit Shalercrest and the community. A former Shalercrest resident, Weckman, 32, has fond memories of visiting the complex’s park. “All...
Major turnover in TribHSSN’s Class 5A boys basketball state rankings
Every ranked team in classes 6A, 4A, 3A, 2A and A from last week’s Trib HSSN boys basketball state rankings were winners in the opening round of the PIAA playoffs. That was not the case in Class 5A. Not only did all six WPIAL Class 5A boys teams get wiped...
Trib HSSN boys basketball team of the week: Week ending March 7
The first round of the PIAA basketball playoffs is always the great unknown for district teams. Teams that reach the WPIAL finals may be hungry for more success or caught celebrating or pouting after the title game result. Teams that don’t reach the district finals may be reinvigorated and ready...
Trib HSSN boys basketball player of the week: Week ending March 7
When it comes to the makeup of WPIAL Class 6A boys basketball champion Butler, senior Ethan Morton is Batman and sophomore Devin Carney is Robin, the boy wonder. However, in the Golden Tornado’s first round PIAA playoff game Saturday against Central Dauphin, Carney had to transform into Superman. With Morton...
Plenty of PIAA playoff factoids as the 2nd round begins Tuesday
Like an amateur surfer on a giant wave, six WPIAL Class 5A boys basketball teams got wiped out in the first round of the state playoffs Friday. Laurel Highlands, Mars, Thomas Jefferson, Chartiers Valley, Penn Hills and South Fayette all were eliminated. This leaves City League champion Obama Academy as...
Boulanger completes hat trick in OT to lift Ringgold into PIHL Class B title game
For the second consecutive year, the Ringgold hockey team will play for a championship. The Rams, who captured the Division 2 title last season, earned a spot in the PIHL Class B championship game with a 6-5 overtime victory over Elizabeth Forward in a semifinal matchup Monday night at the...
Singapore races to save bedazzled tombs of the rich
SINGAPORE — In a country that manufactures nature by building air-conditioned forest domes and towering vertical gardens, the decommissioned Bukit Brown Cemetery remains an unlikely stretch of wild jungle surrounded by modern high-rises and multimillion-dollar single-family homes. Its estimated 90,000 tombs are a link to Singapore’s early Chinese pioneers, and...
Coronavirus is so contagious it warrants 2-week quarantine, experts say
How contagious are people? When are they spreading the virus? These are the questions scientists and public health officials are asking as the novel coronavirus outbreak spreads farther every day. Definitive answers remain unknown, but the virus appears to be easily passed and the two-week quarantine period that has become...
Belle Vernon to face hefty challenge in second-round state playoff matchup
Even though the Belle Vernon boys basketball team is in the second round of the PIAA tournament, coach Joe Salvino said a lot of things need to change if his team wants to see the quarterfinals. The Leopards (20-7) will face District 3 champion Lancaster Catholic at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday...
2 CEOs make million-dollar buys
Two CEOs have made million-dollar buys of their company’s stock in February and March. At Continental Resources Inc. (CLR), CEO William Berry spent $1.6 million to increase his holding by 90,000 shares. He now owns 931,301 shares, worth about $13.8 million at Friday’s prices. Berry has been Continental’s CEO only...
Another round of parking changes likely coming to Sewickley
The Sewickley Parking Authority is considering adjusting enforcement hours and rates in response to feedback from community members. According to board member Andreas Schulze Ising, the board voted at its Feb. 24 meeting to craft a resolution that includes several key changes. These changes include increased rates in Zone 1,...
Tim Benz, Mark Madden break down problems facing scuffling PenguinsVideo
The Pittsburgh Penguins are in a world of hurt. After losing eight of their last 10 games — including two over the weekend to division rivals the Washington Capitals and Carolina Hurricanes — they likely are feeling the heat of some teams gaining on them in the Eastern Conference standings....
Photos: Reactions after global markets tumble amid coronavirus, oil concerns
Global stock markets and oil prices plunged Monday after a fight among major crude-producing nations jolted investors who already were on edge about the surging costs of the coronavirus outbreak. Here is a look at Associated Press photos from around the world as global markets continue to feel the wrath...
VideoChart: Most regular-season goals, 1990-2020Video
Which NHL team has scored the most goals in the past 30 years? Our latest VideoChart looks at the top ten highest-scoring franchises since the 1990-91 season. Where do the Pittsburgh Penguins rank? Want to see more animated stats? Check out all of our VideoCharts here....
