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Wife of man killed in Hawaii shark attack: ‘He went out for one last swim’
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Thomas Smiley seemingly could do anything and enjoyed everything. He was an excellent swimmer, an expert scuba diver. He was an avid outdoorsman with a passion for auto racing, twin loves he shared with the family he adored. Every place was a favorite place, his wife Gale...
Letter to the editor: Thank Reagan, Bush on Social Security
Regarding Patrick Caffrey’s letter “Ideas on Social Security/Medicare” (May 27, TribLIVE): Great thinking. Don’t forget to thank Reagan and Bush; they made it happen. R. Ebitz Hempfield...
Letter to the editor: Democrats' behavior disgusting
I hope that the professional, dignified way the Democrats are behaving doesn’t discourage any future candidates. It’s disgusting! Reminds me of the reaction the first time Tiger Woods won the Masters … not racism, but degrading. It’s a circus, and not the fun kind. Hannelore Miller Hempfield...
Letter to the editor: Franklin Regional building costs
With Franklin Regional elementary schools’ capacity of 1,800 students, and enrollment at 1,483, how was it necessary to launch a new building program? Clearly, there exists sufficient space for classroom reconfiguration for collaborative learning in the existing three elementary buildings. Franklin Regional’s plans for a $58 million elementary campus have...
Looking for farmers markets? Check out this map
Fresh fruits and veggies, tasty baked goods and colorful flowers await in farmers markets across the region. Whether you always stop at your favorite market or like to hit up a new one each week, this interactive map shows the details. Market organizers are welcome to submit additions to the...
Pine-Richland Middle School closed after weather causes electrical issue
An electrical issue connected with Tuesday night’s storms has forced Pine-Richland Middle School to close Wednesday. Pine-Richland School District says the middle school is the only school affected by weather issues and that some bus routes may be delayed as drivers navigate potentially storm-ravaged roadways. The National Weather Service in...
Here's what's happening around town: Wednesday, May 29
Hello, Sewickley, Lincoln Park Summer Film Festival will be held next week at the Tull Family Theater. Film students in grades 9 through 12 from Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School in Midland will exhibit their work on the big screen at 6:30 p.m. June 3. After the screening, students...
Raiders’ Antonio Brown says he wants his work ethic to do talking
ALAMEDA, Calif. — There were no controversial sound bites or on-field theatrics, just the sight of a pro going about his business during a football practice in late May. Which is why the Raiders traded for Antonio Brown in the first place after nine seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers, the...
Shrimp, garlic, oil and wine add up to tasty, quick dinner
In theory, garlic shrimp pasta has all the makings of an ideal weeknight meal. Toss a few quick-cooking ingredients—shrimp, garlic, oil, wine—with boiled dried pasta, and only the salad’s left holding up dinner. But there are challenges. Delicate shrimp overcooks in a matter of seconds. Volatile garlic can easily become...
The Who not resting on legacy during Moving On! tour 
Last year, The Who singer Roger Daltrey joined up with a number of pops and local orchestras to put a new musical spin on the Who’s legendary rock opera “Tommy.” This year, The Who itself is seemingly taking a page from that playbook with a tour in which the current...
Pine-Richland honors six retirees
Pine-Richland School District recognized six staff members who are retiring at the end of the year, and the honorees were also treated to a menu item prepared by one of Eden Hall Upper Elementary’s top young chefs. Fourth grader Tessa Lutz, who won this year’s Sodexo Future Chef Challenge, prepared...
High school scores, schedules for May 28, 2019
High Schools Baseball WPIAL playoffs Class 6A Championship Wednesday’s schedule Penn-Trafford (18-3) vs. Pine-Richland (17-4) at Wild Things Park, 7:30 p.m. Consolation Tuesday’s result North Allegheny 3, Bethel Park 0 Class 5A Championship Tuesday’s result Shaler 8, Laurel Highlands 1 Consolation Tuesday’s result Franklin Regional 4, Mars 1 Class 4A...
North Allegheny blanks Bethel Park to reach PIAA baseball playoffs
Ryan Partridge allowed one hit over five innings to lead No. 4-seeded North Allegheny to a 3-0 victory over No. 3 Bethel Park in the WPIAL Class 6A consolation baseball game Tuesday night at Washington & Jefferson’s Ross Memorial Park. Dayton commit Anthony Hattrup knocked in two runs, and Duke...
PIAA boys volleyball roundup for May 28, 2019: North Allegheny advances to quarterfinals
The WPIAL champion North Allegheny boys volleyball team opened the PIAA tournament with a convincing victory over District 3’s Hempfield, 3-1, in a Class AAA first-round match Tuesday at Hempfield Area High School. The Tigers won 25-15, 16-25, 25-18 and 25-23. Ben Mendes, Drew Hunker and Alex Zubrow all had...
Pirates minor league report for May 29, 2019
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 28-20) lost 9-4 to Charlotte (White Sox). RHP Eduardo Vera (3-4, 6.41) allowed seven earned runs on nine hits in 4 1/3 innings. Vera had two strikeouts and a walk. SS Pablo Reyes (.219) hit a two-run homer in the third inning. 1B Will Craig (.270) had a...
Big inning carries South Park past Ellwood City in WPIAL consolation game
A five-run outburst in the bottom of the sixth inning lifted No. 4-seeded South Park to a 5-1 victory over No. 10 Ellwood City in the WPIAL Class 3A consolation softball game Tuesday at Peters Township. Julie Shinavski tossed a two-hitter with eight strikeouts for the Eagles (15-5). Taylor Glowa...
Ritchie hits, pitches Leechburg past Jefferson-Morgan in WPIAL Class A consolation game
The old adage about a pitcher helping herself rang true Tuesday for Leechburg’s Emma Ritchie. The sophomore drove in the tying and winning runs on groundouts to third base as the Blue Devils edged Jefferson-Morgan, 3-2, to win the WPIAL Class A softball consolation game. Leechburg (17-2) advances to the...
Editorial: Disaster aid should be non-partisan
A lot of attention goes to partisanship and bipartisanship. What do these groups agree on? What can bring both sides together? What drives them apart? There is less attention paid to the things that don’t have a side. Regardless of party affiliation, Pittsburghers can be depended upon to agree that...
Shaler rolls past Laurel Highlands to win 5th WPIAL baseball championship
Prince sang about partying like it was 1999. The Shaler baseball team is going to take his advice. The Titans beat Laurel Highlands, 8-1, on Tuesday afternoon in the WPIAL Class 5A championship game at Wild Things Park. It’s Shaler’s fifth title and first in 20 years. “I didn’t really...
World Health Organization classifies gaming addiction as a mental disorder 
Having trouble putting down the latest version of Candy Crush? There may be disturbing consequences surrounding it. Recently, the World Health Organization has classified video game addiction as an official mental health disorder. The Switzerland-based body has added “Gaming disorder” to the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health...
Olympic swimmers help Killer Whales get 'Fitter and Faster'
Beginners met world-class champions at a local swim camp hosted by the Killer Whales. Four Olympic swimmers — Roland Schoeman, Chloe Sutton, Isabella Arcila and Ozzie Quevedo — dove in to help local youngsters at the camp that taught the value of a good attitude, nutrition and goal-setting. The Killer...
This date in history: Ian Fleming, Phil Hartman and California baseball
The Dionne quintuplets, Ian Fleming, Phil Hartman and California baseball all made news on this date in history....
‘Unacceptable state of affairs’ as at least 42 shot in Chicago over Memorial Day weekend
CHICAGO — At least 42 people were shot, five fatally, in Chicago over the Memorial Day weekend even as severe storms kept people indoors and 1,200 extra officers patrolled the streets. The toll was slightly higher than last year’s Memorial Day weekend, when 39 people were shot, seven of them...
Warriors vs. Raptors: A first look at the NBA Finals
We’re four wins away from one team to know the thing we’ve tried to figure out since the very first game of this NBA season. The whole point of the 82-game marathon and the month-plus of playoffs is to figure out the best team in the league this season. It’s...
Letter to the editor: Mueller report vindicates journalists
The Mueller report has done many things, but one of the most important, it has vindicated the journalists in this country. In numerous incidents, Robert Mueller’s comments have confirmed what the press has written and cast doubt on the president’s allegations of fake news. Only Laura Ingraham, who must have...


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