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Here’s what’s going on around town: Saturday, May 4
Hello, Sewickley, Christopher’s Kitchen Familia Fiesta will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday at St. James Church. The first Familia Fiesta, benefiting the organization, will feature Mexican fiesta food, margaritas, music, auctions, raffles, drawings and prizes. The cost for a family of 4 is $40 plus $5 for...
Birthdays, anniversaries shared
Liz and Tim Krasousky of Carnegie will celebrate their 38th wedding anniversary on May 9. They are the parents of Katie (Cameron) Clegg, Michael (Michele) and Beckie (Joey). Liz and Tim have nine grandchildren Ryan, Aydan, Alyssa, Jordan, Wyatt, Collin, Gavyn, Shayne and Josie. Birthday wishes to sisters Paige Bevan,...
Hampton AP students introduced to SimMan
The University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy visited Hampton High School on May 2 with SimMan to walk AP Anatomy and Physiology students through a medical response situation. SimMan was programmed with the symptoms of a heart attack and students had to diagnose him and decide on a course of...
Shaler Area students introduced to ancient art of Raku
Shaler Area students had the opportunity to take part in a lesson on the ancient art of Raku. By using a kiln, students created different types of pottery using time-honored techniques that have origins that can be traced back to 14th century Japan....
Hampton grad authors children’s book about physics
Hampton resident Kaityln “KK” Stoltz hopes a children’s book she wrote will spark excitement in younger generations about science, technology, engineering and math. “Physics Fun: For Younger Ones” was released April 30 by indie Christian publisher By Grace For Glory Publishing. The 54-page book has rhyming text, illustrations and easy...
Big shakeup in Class 6A for this week’s Trib HSSN state baseball rankings
There were big changes in the highest classification after a rough week for ranked teams in the weekly Trib HSSN PIAA baseball rankings. The five teams were a combined 10-5 last week with each team suffering a loss. Two teams fell down the ladder while the other three were voted...
WPIAL baseball playoff clinchings through May 3, 2019
In less than a week, the WPIAL will unveil the brackets for the 2019 district baseball playoffs. Fifth-four teams have punched their ticket for the Way to Washington, but there are still plenty of spots to be had. Watch the official unveiling of the brackets at noon May 10 only...
Blackhawk baseball topples New Castle for 13th straight time
It doesn’t seem to matter where the game is played, Blackhawk baseball continues to dominate New Castle. In a game originally scheduled for Flaherty Field in New Castle but switched to the turf at Neshannock High School, the Cougars won their 13th in a row against the Red Hurricanes. Ray...
WPIAL softball playoff clinchings through May 3, 2019
In less than a week, the WPIAL will unveil the brackets for the 2019 district softball playoffs. Sixty-nine teams have punched their ticket for the Path to Peterswood, but there are still a couple spots up for grabs. Three classification’s fields are now set, while 11 teams are still alive...
Pirates minor league report: May 3, 2019
Pirates INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 15-12) won 7-5 over Louisville (Reds). 2B Kevin Kramer (.250) finished 3 for 3 with a grand slam, a double and five RBIs. CF Jason Martin (.250) went 2 for 4 with a double, a triple and two runs scored. 3B Ke’Bryan Hayes (.265) had a base...
High school scores, schedules for May 3, 2019
High Schools Baseball Friday’s results WPIAL Class 6A Section 1 Central Catholic at Seneca Valley, ppd. North Allegheny at Allderdice, ppd. Section 2 Hempfield 5, Connellsville 2 Norwin 5, Plum 0 Section 3 Canon-McMillan 3, Brashear 2 Upper St. Clair 5, Peters Township 1 (11 inn.) Mt. Lebanon at Bethel...
High school roundup for May 3, 2019: No. 2 Baldwin tops No. 1 Bethel Park
An early run was all it took for Baldwin to take down No. 1 Bethel Park in a Section 1-6A softball game Friday afternoon. Selena Juquay walked to open the game, stole second and scored on a single by Addie Tagg as No. 2 Baldwin (11-3, 10-3) earned a 1-0...
Kyle Hendricks shuts out Cardinals on just 81 pitches in Cubs’ 4-0 win
CHICAGO — The sun was out at Wrigley Field for Friday’s series opener between the Cubs and Cardinals, though a cold, 12-mph wind was blowing in from left field, making it a pitchers’ day. Kyle Hendricks made the most of the elements, throwing a complete-game shutout in a 4-0 win....
White gang members forcibly tattoo a racial slur on a member and spell it wrong, cops say
MIAMI — White members of a gang forcibly covered a fellow gang member’s gang tattoo with a phrase including a racial slur, according to Marion County Sheriff’s Office. The evidence on Michael Hart’s neck said, “F — — you, Niger.” According to what police say Lucian Evans told them, he,...
Handicapping the Kentucky Derby: A closer look at all 19 horses
The Arkansas Derby winner was the 4-1 morning-line favorite and the pick of many horse racing experts after beating the Bob Baffert-trained Game Winner and Improbable in back-to-back races at Oaklawn Park. Hall of Fame jockey Mike Smith, who teamed up with Baffert to win the Triple Crown last year...
Editorial: Is U.S. Steel’s $1 billion upgrade good for all?
It’s an old, rickety teeter-totter of an idea. You have to choose between supporting the economy and the environment. It’s a lie. As voters, as workers, as government and corporations, we can’t fall for it. And we have to encourage and celebrate attempts to do both. U.S. Steel’s $1 billion...
Mark Madden: Penguins face tough marketing decisions
The Carolina Hurricanes are playing to 101.7 percent capacity during home playoff games. But they attracted a meager 76.7 percent capacity during the regular season, third-worst in the NHL. Even with the “Storm Surge” sideshow act. That’s not remotely meant to ridicule. Winning draws money, and sports teams badly need...
Pirates rookie Bryan Reynolds takes fanfare around his hitting streak in strideVideo
On a leather chair, a baseball and batting gloves sat atop the Pittsburgh Pirates lineup card for a game against the Texas Rangers, personal keepsakes for rookie outfielder Bryan Reynolds. Reynolds pointed to his prized possessions — all from his first career major-league home run — as nonchalantly as he...
Sewickley Academy baseball focuses on final playoff push
Earlier this week, the Sewickley Academy baseball team was in prime position to return to the Class 2A WPIAL playoffs after missing out last season. They trailed Northgate by a game in the Section 4 standings and had four section games remaining, two of which were against teams that they...
Upper Burrell officials defend proposed home inspection ordinance
Editor’s note: this story has been modified to clarify and correct errors. The Upper Burrell Supervisors are trying to assure residents that a proposed home inspection ordinance would not be restrictive. Ron Saylor of Guyer Road recently questioned the intent of the ordinance. Saylor said Upper Burrell’s is similar to...
Field set for Baldwin-Whitehall school board primary after court decision
The nine-member Baldwin-Whitehall School District Board has five seats up for reelection this year and no shortage of candidates interested in filling them. Eleven people are running in the May 21 primary. Five of six new candidates are running as a group called Fresh Start, while five incumbents have formed...
4 running for 3 Brentwood council seats
Brentwood residents vying for a party nomination for a seat on borough council in the May 21 primary say they want to help keep Brentwood running strong. Four candidates will appear on the Democratic ballot for Brentwood council, seeking a party nomination for one of three, four-year seats. Candidates on...
Brentwood officials break ground on new borough building project
Brentwood leaders plan to open the doors to a new municipal building in July 2020. The 10,000 square-foot building will be complete with state-of-the-art technology and heat — something they haven’t always had at their current building. The project is one of many leaders say are leading to a resurgence...
Baldwin council candidates want to foster strong sense of community
Baldwin Borough Council candidates want to see more recreation in the community and an increased focus on public safety. Four candidates will appear on the Democratic ballot, seeking a party nomination for one of three, four-year seats. Candidates on the Democratic ballot include James Behers, Denise Maiden, Erin M. Brown...
Letter to the editor: Robert Mueller gives lawyers a bad name
The last line of the Mueller report is: “while this report does not conclude that the President committed a crime, it also does not exonerate him.” A first-year law student would be tossed from school if he or she placed that sentence at the end of a paper. Robert Mueller...
