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I understand that the op-ed “Plan would slash higher-education costs” is all about debt. It is not about paying off debt, merely getting out from under debt at the expense of someone. Me, I’m a taxpayer. If you owe the government at whatever level and you don’t pay, I do....

Dalton (Sonny) and Laverne Hilty of Oakdale celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary July 11 . They are the parents of the late Bruce (Deborah), Jeff (Lizann), Cindy (Bob) Loebig, Randy (Kathie) and Mark (Michelle). Grandkids include Casey, Carly (Jason) Baker, Courtney (Kyle) Bill, Jeffrey (Simone), Jordan and Joseph Hilty, Bobby...

Angelo Natter has always been drawn to serving his country. For the last five years, he’s trained for just that opportunity as a student at The U.S. Military Academy at West Point, a prestigious program that prepares cadets to serve as leaders and go on to become officers in the...

I own a beagle named Dozer. He’s a great dog — loyal and friendly. But, he’s lazy and not real sharp. Dozer doesn’t play fetch or do tricks and, despite his award-winning pedigree, Dozer is no hunter. Except, that is, when it comes to chipmunks A.K.A. “chippys” or “grinnies.” There’s...

Like their neighbors in Cheswick, Springdale Township officials are happy with the early weeks of the merger of their police departments. On July 1, Cheswick and Springdale Township consolidated police services into the Allegheny Valley Regional Police Department. A steering committee made up of representatives from both municipalities manages the...

Delta Air Lines plans to stock its on-board emergency medical kits with Narcan, which can reverse the effects of opioid overdose, starting this fall. The Atlanta-based airline made the decision earlier this year, spokesman Michael Thomas said. Narcan is a brand name of the medication naloxone. The Association of Flight...

DALLAS — Passengers on a Southwest Airlines flight got more than a small bottle of water when they boarded their plane. They received a Nintendo Switch system and a download code for the digital version of the “Super Mario Maker 2” game to enjoy as Flight 2246 traveled from Dallas...

NEW ORLEANS — A pocket-sized pocket shark found in the Gulf of Mexico has turned out to be a new species. And the mysterious pouches that it’s named for, up near its front fins? Scientists say they squirt little glowing clouds into the ocean. Researchers from around the Gulf and...

The Township of Pine is celebrating 30 years of Community Day on Saturday, July 20, and they plan to make it a memorable evening for residents. While all the fan favorites are returning, such as inflatables for the kids, live music and, of course, fireworks, there will be a few...

Moon shot. It was an against-all-odds idea. It was a plan that was as far-fetched as it was impossible. It was the kind of ridiculous idea that you threw out there as an example of ridiculous ideas. But in 1961, John F. Kennedy gave the impossible a deadline. He stood...

All Saints Church conducted its annual Summer Festival on July 17 to 20. With rides, games, food, raffles, prizes, entertainment and more, the festival is the major fundraiser for the church each year. The event takes place on the church grounds. The church is at 19 Wilson St., Pittsburgh....

Property owners in the Carlynton School District will pay more in taxes for the 2019-20 school year, as school board members approved a $29.58 million budget that includes a tax rate increase of 0.6815 mills. The increase puts the tax rate at 24.1815 for 2019-20. District residents with property assessed...

Talk about a double standard! How come it’s OK for some Democratic congresswomen to say whatever derogatory things about the president they wish, but it’s not OK for the president to get angry and call them out for it? I understand the bitterness of current political discourse, but the readiness...

Our family traveled to Deep Creek, Md., for Independence Day. Along with relaxation, I found personal freedom there. Between dinner and the fireworks, I went online and changed my party affiliation from Republican to none. I am now free to think, vote my conscience and stop fighting with people who...

In 1963 in an interview with Life Magazine, Jackie Kennedy quoted a line from her late husband President Kennedy’s favorite musical: “… ‘Don’t let it be forgot that once there was a spot for one brief shining moment that was known as Camelot’.” She concluded by saying it would never...

Beth Samuel Jewish Center The center is at 810 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge. For information, visit bethsamuel.org or contact the center at beth samueloffice@comcast.net or 724-266-5238. • 6:30 p.m. July 19 – Shabbat in the Park; RSVP for location • 9 p.m. July 23 – Night Swim; RSVP for location •...

Everybody Gardens editor Doug Oster gets asked a lot of questions. A lot. And he doesn’t mind offering gardening advice. But rather than just limiting those answers to the person who asked, we thought it might be a good idea to share that wealth of knowledge with everybody. (The questions...

Summer projects are moving forward throughout the Pine-Richland School District buildings and grounds, including the replacement of windows on the front side of the building, toilet room renovation and exterior facade improvements at Richland Elementary. Director of Facilities Management Jeffrey Zimmerman provided the board an update at the July meeting,...

The Tom Rogers Memorial Duck Race was held July 13. Sponsored by the Elfinwild Lions Club and held at Fawcett Fields in Shaler, the race in Little Pine Creek included rubber ducks with names like Moby Quack, Duckleberry Finn and Quack Reacher. The race was named after Rogers because the...

Shaler North Hills Library has a full schedule of activities for adults and children, such as Crafty Saturday. This event encouraged patrons to use their imagination to create one-of-a-kind items. With a multitude of scheduled events, there is pretty much something for everybody at the library. For a look at...

Mornings are the peaceful time of the day, especially after you prepare a brunch buffet that emphasizes summer food. Bring out the beauty of the morning with a perfect egg bake accompanied by a sour cream coffee cake that lets you entertain with complete satisfaction. To complete the buffet, a...

Damian and Gloria Ondo are dwarfed by the huge banana trees in their beautiful garden as they walk through with their dogs Simba and Caesar. Even though the original tree Damian started with was from Florida, all the subsequent trees it’s produced are hardy in his landscape in Monroeville, about...

INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 48-48) won 9-1 over Syracuse (Mets). The Indians scored six third-inning runs with C Christian Kelley (.198) and RF Hunter Owen (.143 with Altoona) each hitting a home run. RHP James Marvel (2-0, 2.55) threw six scoreless innings with nine strikeouts, a walk and only one hit allowed....