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UV system approved to reduce chlorine levels at Hampton High School’s pool
A new ultraviolet pool system that will lower chlorine exposure to swimmers at Hampton’s high school pool could arrive later this month. The Hampton school board approved the purchase of the Hanovia UV System from B&R Pools for the cost of $29,400 at its Feb. 10 meeting. The purchase is...
Authorities: Man driving drunk with toddler in car hit Pittsburgh police cruiser, other cars
A 43-year-old Sheraden man appeared drunk and was driving with a child in his SUV when he was stopped by police after a chase Wednesday evening through several East End neighborhoods, according to police. The girl wasn’t secured in a car seat, police said. She was evaluated at UPMC Children’s...
Decade’s best WPIAL finals: Boys basketball No. 8
There were a lot of changes to the WPIAL basketball championships over the last 10 years. They expanded from two days to three days and from eight boys and girls finals to a dozen championship games. The district also switched venues, moving from the Palumbo Center at Duquesne to the...
Butler feeling the power as new boys Trib 10 top team
It was a rough final week of the regular season for several Trib 10 ranked teams as they either slid down or out of the final regular season rankings. Highlands, Vincentian Academy, Lincoln Park, Fox Chapel and Mt. Lebanon boys all suffered late losses while Bethel Park, Central Valley, Trinity...
Ex-Pirate Gerrit Cole throws 1st bullpen session at Yankees campVideo
TAMPA, Fla. — Gerrit Cole threw a 25-pitch bullpen in a pinstriped, No. 45 uniform Wednesday at George M. Steinbrenner Field. After signing a record nine-year, $324 million deal with the Yankees this winter, Cole completed his first official bullpen session the day pitchers and catchers were required to report...
Disease warriors tasked to fight misinformation about coronavirus
A global storm of online posts about the coronavirus virus prompted public health experts to fight a war on two fronts — one against the respiratory virus that surfaced in Wuhan, China, late last year, and a second one against a sea of misinformation about it. Officials from the World...
Editorial: Helping victims helps us all
If you get hurt, you should get help. That’s more than common sense. It is the idea behind so much of the government we support. It is why we have firefighters and police officers, paramedics and hospitals, emergency management agencies and the National Guard. As a society, we are prepared...
No. 9 Penn State men’s hockey takes step forward
Penn State entered Columbus last weekend with just one win in its last six games, a stretch that was threatening to destroy the team’s place at the top of the Big Ten and was hurting its strong NCAA Tournament campaign. Throughout this stretch, Guy Gadowsky talked about many issues with...
Berks County mother will stand trial in hanging deaths of her two childrenVideo
Lisa Snyder will stand trial on charges of killing her two children by hanging, a district judge ruled Wednesday after hearing nearly four hours of testimony from relatives, friends and first responders. The 37-year-old Berks County woman is charged with first-degree murder and other crimes in the September killings of...
Review: ‘Downhill’ is a strange, prickly piece of film-makingVideo
Watching Swedish director Ruben Östlund’s deeply uncomfortable absurdist relationship drama “Force Majeure,” one can’t help but think that this bleakly obtuse and existentially unbearable film is the type that would never be greenlighted in the United States. So it’s a bit of a shock that the award-winning 2014 film has...
New Big Burrito Group restaurant coming to Lower Lawrenceville
Lower Lawrenceville will be the recipient of Big Burrito Group’s newest restaurant concept come early fall. “We’re working on the final details,” said Big Burrito Restaurant Group CEO Cary Klein. “As soon as we get zoning approval, we’ll be full-blast.” The restaurant group has leased the first floor space at...
Scott Brady: Sanctuary cities undermine law
On Jan, 6, 2020, 92-year-old Maria Fuentes was raped and murdered by Reeaz Khan, a 21-year-old illegal immigrant in New York City. But this tragedy was entirely preventable. In fact, Khan should have been in custody at the time because six weeks earlier Khan was jailed and arrested for domestic...
Pearl Jam items being auctioned to benefit Miracle League of the South Hills
The Miracle League of the South Hills is gearing up for its annual Miracle Bash on Feb. 21, and grunge rock band Pearl Jam is not only donating autographed items for the auction, but they also are tweeting about the event — giving it quite the publicity boost. But how?...
Beltzhoover neighborhood mourns death of 3-year-old shot while in bedVideo
Dozens of family and friends Tuesday mourned the death of 3-year-old Chassity Clancy during a candlelit vigil in Pittsburgh’s Beltzhoover neighborhood. Clancy was killed when she was shot in the neck while in bed early Sunday morning. Marlin Pritchard, 51, of Beltzhoover faces homicide, child endangerment and gun charges in...
Letter to the editor: Loving the warmth from climate change
Feb. 3, 2020, 4:40 p.m.: Temperature 63 degrees in Southwestern Pennsylvania. Ya gotta love this climate change. … Robert Ritchey Penn Township, Westmoreland County...
Penn State suspends Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity over ‘serious misconduct’ allegations
Penn State’s Office of Student Conduct suspended the Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity Tuesday morning, citing “multiple allegations of serious misconduct made against the fraternity,” according to a Penn State News release. The fraternity allegedly held an unregistered social event Jan. 30 that the university said “potentially endangered students” and contained...
Letter to the editor: Trump tramples Constitution
Letter-writer Kathleen Bollinger says President Trump should be reelected for the judges he appoints who will “uphold the Constitution” (“Supreme Court in peril,” Feb. 1, TribLIVE). Well, to begin with, Justice Neil Gorsuch holds a stolen seat because of Sen. Mitch McConnell’s abuse of constitutional responsibilities, refusing to recognize President...
For the ultimate grilled cheese, use both stovetop and oven
Grilled cheese is the ultimate comfort food, an adult treat that harkens back to childhood. I never met a grilled cheese sandwich I didn’t like. Where I grew up, there was an old-fashioned drug store with a lunch counter. When the weather was good, my best friend and I would...
The Stroller, Feb. 12, 2020: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
The Stroller is your go-to place for local 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. Great Backyard Bird Count...
Northern Tier Regional Library hosts fall prevention workshop
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. • From 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Feb. 19, UPMC Centers for Rehab Services will have fall prevention experts sharing tips to keep safe....
Shaler North Hills Library offering indoor miniature golf Feb. 15-17
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 Feb. 15 to 17, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., play a round of indoor miniature...
Hampton Community Library has host of events, programs scheduled
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 hampton communitylibrary.org. For adults • Murder by the Book: A Mystery Book Club, meets Feb. 19, at 6:30 p.m. “The Clockmaker’s Daughter” by Kate...
Scott, Andrew Carnegie Libraries offer activities for all ages
Andrew Carnegie Free Library, Music Hall • On Feb. 14, 15 and 16, Stage 62 presents “Goodnight Moon: the Magical Musical.” This bedtime adventure is full of music, magic and fun for the whole family. For tickets, go to STAGE62.org or call 412-429-6262. • From 11 a.m. to noon Feb....
Letter to editor: Route 19 traffic near North Allegheny High School annoying, dangerous
Dear Editor, Every day I run the “Gauntlet,” that would be Route 19 north and south in the area of North Allegheny High School at 7 a.m. At this time I witness the migration of students and some of the worst driving on the planet. What I endure on a...
Shane Swope tabbed to coach Monessen football
There’s a new man at the helm of the Monessen football program, looking to steer the ship in what he believes is the right direction. “Everyone knows the tradition at Monessen, but it’s gotten away from that standard. I’m excited to be the guy to bring it back to prominence,”...
