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Canker sores often go away on their own, are not contagious
Dear Mayo Clinic: Every few months, my teenage son gets canker sores in the back of his throat that really bother him and last for about a week. Is there something that he can do to prevent them? Will this continue throughout his life? Answer: Canker sores rarely pose a...
Sickle cell anemia: Symptoms, causes and treatment
It’s important to know the symptoms, causes and treatment of sickle cell anemia, an inherited blood disorder that, in the United States, is more common among African Americans. Sickle cell anemia is an inherited form of anemia — a condition in which there aren’t enough healthy red blood cells to...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for March 2, 2020
Basketball Boys PIAA playoffs First round Class 6A Saturday’s schedule Methacton (24-2) vs. Harrisburg (15-10) at Plymouth Whitemarsh, 3 p.m.; Abraham Lincoln (13-10) vs. Bensalem (19-7) at South Philadelphia, 2:30 p.m.; Roman Catholic (16-10) vs. Coatesville (20-6) at Cardinal O’Hara, 2:30 p.m.; Wilkes-Barre (16-10) vs. Pennridge (18-8) at Wilkes University,...
WPIAL Girls Basketball Player of the Week — Week ending March 1, 2020
As a freshman last season, Aislin Malcolm and junior teammate Megan McConnell led the way with 18 points each as Chartiers Valley rolled past Thomas Jefferson, 64-48, to win the WPIAL Class 5A girls basketball championship — the Colts’ second title in three years. Fast forward a year and Malcolm...
Theft and obstruction cases among recent Monroeville police investigations
Monroeville police filed these charges Feb. 18- 23 in District Judge Jeffrey L. Herbst’s office: • Keith Scherba Jr., 34, of North Huntingdon with simple assault, recklessly endangering another person and criminal mischief. Charges were filed Feb. 23 in connection with an incident along the 2700 block of Mosside Boulevard. •...
John F. Oyler: Judge Henry Baldwin was a major player in 19th century Bridgeville
We have been aware of Judge Henry Baldwin’s illustrious career and his minor place in Bridgeville history for a number of years. We know he built a summer home, Recreation, in what is now the Greenwood neighborhood in Bridgeville in the early 1800s, which he eventually sold to Moses Coulter...
Northern Tier Library hosting children’s chess tournament
For young chess players looking to test their skills or just play a few good games, Northern Tier Regional Library will be the place to go on March 14. That’s when the library will host its annual chess tournament for students in kindergarten through eighth grade, and it’s a great...
See, hear the art at Hampton High School March 17, 18
Hues and Harmony at Hampton High School provides an educational opportunity to observe visual and musical artistic expression from its students, March 17 and 18, at 5:30 p.m. The free and annual event features art for the public to view accompanied by vocal and instrumental music selections by the student...
Scott Primary house system builds ‘culture of kindness’
In the Harry Potter universe, Hogwarts students are separated into “houses” or groups. Scott Primary School implemented its own house system at the start of the school year. First-grade teacher Nicole Geary gained inspiration from Atlanta-based The Ron Clark Academy’s house system and wanted Scott Primary to develop its own...
Millvale VFD gets $625K firetruck ahead of schedule
The Millvale community gathered last month to welcome the Millvale Volunteer Fire Department’s new Rosenbauer firetruck’s arrival from the company’s South Dakota headquarters. The truck paraded through town with its sirens blaring. Once the truck arrived at the station, residents and members of neighboring fire companies convened for a dedication...
High school roundup for March 2, 2020
Dylan Belak scored 3 minutes, 56 seconds into the second period on assists from Robbie Aranos and Nelson Buys to break the ice and give Baldwin a 1-0 win over Meadville (9-9-2) in the PIHL Class AA Penguins Cup quarterfinals Monday night at Ice Castle Arena in Castle Shannon. The...
PIHL Team of the Week for Week ending March 1, 2020
Entering the final week of the PIHL regular season, much still was to be determined when it came to the playoffs. In Class AA, the Northwest Division standings entering the week read Meadville 18, Quaker Valley 17 and Mars 16. Those were the three teams in the mix. Moon was...
7 WPIAL teams in HSSN boys basketball state rankings as PIAA playoffs loom
When comparing the latest Trib HSSN boys basketball state rankings to the girls rankings through the end of the district playoffs, there were fewer changes on the boys side. During district championship week, only six boys basketball teams fell out of the state rankings, with half of those being in...
PIHL Player of the Week for Week ending March 1, 2020
Chartiers Valley and North Hills met last Monday in a game featuring two PIHL teams that won’t be taking part in the Penguins Cup or Class B playoffs. That’s largely because the Southwest Division in Class A was one of the better divisions in the league. Thomas Jefferson and South...
John Dorfman: Student in Milan, Italy, wins my forecasting derby
A student at the American School in Milan, Italy, won my annual Derby of Economic Forecasting Talent (DEFT) for 2019. Gregorio De Giuli, a 17-year-old high school senior, modestly attributed his success to “luck,” but there was more to it than that. “I looked at charts and followed the trend,”...
Monroeville-based website launches with MeSearch AI, providing unique reader experience
A new website for Monroeville news and information will have artificial intelligence curating the most important and interesting stories for readers based on their preferences. Trib Total Media announced Thursday that its TribLIVE has launched TimesExpress.com, which is the latest addition to the company’s stable of hyper-local community news websites....
Editorial: The people have a right to know
Elected officials are still employees. A mayor may not be answerable to a council member. The governor might not have to get the attorney general to approve his vacation. The president doesn’t have to get Congress to approve a sick day. But all of them were elected to do a...
Jose Bautista attempting an MLB comeback as a 2-way player
Former slugger Jose Bautista is eyeing a comeback to the major leagues albeit in a different way. Bautista, 39, who once was a promising third base prospect for the Pittsburgh Pirates, has been trying to return to baseball as a two-way player, ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported. The Dominican Republic native,...
Samir Lakhani: The simple power of soap
Sometimes the simplest acts make the biggest impact. Take handwashing with soap. It’s proven by researchers to reduce the presence of harmful bacteria by 92%, according to researchers at the National Institute of Health. I run a Pittsburgh-based nonprofit charity called Eco-Soap Bank — and our sole mission is to...
Letter to the editor: If unborn could vote, Democrats wouldn’t stand chance
Just a thought: If unborn infants could vote, a Democrat couldn’t be elected dog catcher, let alone president of the United States. Joseph Marmo Chewick...
Letter to the editor: School taxes are unjust
Regarding Barbara Markle’s letter “Property taxes ruin seniors’ ‘golden years’ ”: Yes! You paid taxes and now don’t have any kids in school — very unjust. How about those of us who never had kids? My husband and I have owned homes since 1959, thus paying taxes all these years. Add...
Letter to the editor: Advice for Harvey Weinstein
Fear not, felon rapist and serial abuser of women, Harvey Weinstein! The door to freedom may lie before you! Here is the proven winning strategy: Immediately after you are sentenced to what is certain to be a lengthy prison term, have your attorneys appear on Fox News for an interview...
Letter to the editor: Greensburg Salem kindergarten policy
Having asked Lenni Nedley, coordinator of elementary education, federal programs and instruction for the Greensburg Salem School District, to clarify the district’s recent decision to move the kindergarten cutoff date from the widely accepted Sept. 1 to Aug. 1, she referred me to Section 1304 of the Pennsylvania School Code....
The Stroller, March 2, 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. Spirit of...
Remember When: March 2, 2020
100 years ago Tarentum police force granted wage boost Tarentum policemen were granted an increase in salary after several borough councilmen said they were ashamed to face the officers because of low wages. No terms were disclosed but the borough secretary will now get $175 per month. 75 years ago...
