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Freeport officials unhappy with lack of progress on sewer project
Freeport officials likely won’t have much sympathy if the contractor on a borough sewer project asks for more time to complete work. That’s because no work has been done on the first phase of the project even though it was supposed to have started in October. “They moved in their...
Letter to the editor: Democrats want balance
Regarding the Rev. Tony Josephs’ letter “Not true Democrats”: I detest being called a liberal, socialist and communist. I believe in doing what’s right and good for all Americans, a balanced approach for the rich and poor. Do you put God first, or do you put the Republican Party first?...
Letter to the editor: Democrats don’t hate Jews
Democrats don’t hate Jews I am first of all an American. I am second of all a Jewish American. I am third of all a Democrat. I find it insulting and opportunistic that Christian Republicans are telling me that the Democratic Party hates Jews. This the same Republican Party that...
Letter to the editor: Refunds & Trump tax cuts
Anti-Trump bias the mainstream media builds into their stories often misleads the public with Democratic talking point lies. Recent stories that note Trump’s tax cuts didn’t help the middle class because tax refunds are, on average, lower in 2018, is an example. Tax refunds are not a relevant measure of...
Cowboys’ Michael Irvin reveals health scare on Instagram
A Dallas Cowboys legend landed in the hospital over the weekend. Pro Football Hall of Famer Michael Irvin spent Sunday and Monday getting tests in a Los Angeles hospital because of some throat issues he’s been dealing with over the past few months. The problems began after Irvin’s postgame celebration...
Apollo-Ridge support staff get new contract, raises
Apollo-Ridge School Board approved a new, four-year contract with paraprofessionals and secretarial support staff that includes annual raises. The new agreement begins July 1 and lasts through June 30, 2023. Raises during the first year of the agreement range from $1.00 per hour to $3.05 per hour, depending on the...
QV accepting nominations for sports Hall of Fame
The Quaker Valley Sports Hall of Fame recently announced the 8th annual Hall of Fame weekend is scheduled for September 27-29. Nominations are now being accepted and will close on May 15. The Class of 2019 will be announced the week of June 10. The QV Sports Hall of Fame...
Here’s what’s happening around town: Wednesday, March 27
Hello, Sewickley, Real estate tax on-site collection hours will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. April 24 and from 9 a.m. to noon April 30 at the borough building. For more information, call 412-741-4015. — What’s the Neighborhood News Network all about? With SewickleyHerald.com, we invite you to experience...
A sport that hasn’t gone to the dogs
I have been a sports fan most of my life, but in recent years, my interest in big-time sports has declined significantly. Dog sled racing is an exception; I still find it extremely interesting and am a little frustrated no one else is aware of it and that the local...
14 fun facts about Peeps
Forget groundhog shadows and tulips. The first real signs of spring are bright yellow Peeps stocking the shelves at your local grocery store. Marshmallow Peeps are everyone’s favorite non-chocolate Easter candy — they even outsell jelly beans. Americans will eat 1.5 billion Marshmallow Peeps and Bunnies this spring, but what...
Blessed Trinity Academy basketball team earn third in state Diocesan championships
All of the Diocesan champions from around the state came together in Johnstown to play and determine a state champ. Blessed Trinity Academy continued their strong season as they competed and came in third place in the state....
Pine Creek Journal hosting luncheon to kick off new website
Trib Total Media is developing a new community website in the Neighborhood News Network: PineCreekJournal.com! We would like to invite Pine Creek Journal readers to a special preview luncheon on April 9 or April 15 to find out how you can experience your neighborhood news like never before. PineCreekJournal.com will...
Just a Short Run scheduled for Saturday
The 19th annual Sean T. Smith Memorial — Just a Short Run will be held March 30 benefiting local charities working to eradicate leukemia and blood borne cancers. It is held in honor of Sean who died in 1995 from leukemia at the age of 25, according to his brother...
Poetry event to raise funds for Millvale Library after-school meal program
Millvale Community Library will celebrate National Poetry Month with its second annual poetry fundraiser. The all-ages event will occur at 5 p.m. April 13 at the library, 213 Grant Ave. Admission is $5, with all proceeds benefiting the library’s after-school meal program serving approximately 12 to 20 children daily, according...
George T. Conway III: On at least one charge, Trump is clearly guilty
Very little was surprising about the conclusion of the special counsel’s investigation. For one thing, it wasn’t surprising that Robert Mueller’s probe prompted great commotion — a federal investigation involving a sitting president is a momentous event, and concluding it, a historic moment. And most, but not all, of the...
High school roundup for March 26, 2019: Latrobe duo combines for perfect game
Jordan Tallman and Kyle Myers combined on a five-inning perfect game Tuesday as Latrobe softball opened Section 1-5A action with an 11-0 victory against Laurel Highlands (0-2, 0-1). Tallman struck out nine and Myers six for the Wildcats (2-0, 1-0). Makayla Munchinski drove in four runs and went 2 for...
High school scores, schedules for March 26, 2019
High Schools Baseball Tuesday’s results WPIAL Nonsection Apollo-Ridge 6, Leechburg 4 Bishop Canevin 17, Carlynton 4 Blackhawk 7, Cathedral Prep 6 Brownsville 12, West Mifflin 7 Burrell 4, Kiski Area 2 Ellwood City 12, Shenango 7 Freeport 12, Washington 1 Fox Chapel 5, Plum 4 Gateway 5, Hampton 4 Highlands...
Pat Buchanan: Why Biden may be courting Abrams
Of 895 slots in the freshman class of Stuyvesant High in New York City, seven were offered this year to black students, down from 10 last year and 13 the year before. In the freshman class of 803 at The Bronx High School of Science, 12 students are black, down...
George Guido: Deer Lakes grad Dana Petruska an early beneficiary of Title IX
If you’re a female playing or coaching high school sports, you owe a debt of gratitude to U.S. Sen. Birch Bayh, who died recently at 91. You might never have heard of Bayh, but that’s OK. He hasn’t held office since 1981. What Sen. Bayh (D-Ind.) should be thanked for...
Letters to the editor: Readers weigh in on Rosfeld trial, protests
I’m sorry that another young man died at the hands of the police. However, I am angry at the stupidity of people protesting that they want justice for Antwon Rose. He got justice. Michael Rosfeld was tried and was found not guilty by white and black jurors. They don’t want...
Editorial: Avenatti, Cohen, Kane, etc., show law hard for some lawyers
Maybe some lawyers spend so much time charting the routes between the rules, they forget that they are supposed to follow them. A lot of legal eagles have been in big trouble for breaking the rules. On Monday, federal authorities in California arrested Michael Avenatti, the lawyer who became the...
Deep cuts to Special Olympics student programs are warranted, Betsy DeVos saysVideo
WASHINGTON — Education Secretary Betsy DeVos on Tuesday defended deep cuts to programs meant to help students and others, including eliminating $18 million to support Special Olympics, while urging Congress to spend millions more on charter schools. “We are not doing our children any favors when we borrow from their...
NASCAR makes major changes to 2020 Cup Series schedule, including a new championship track
After repeated cries from fans and drivers alike for a renovated NASCAR schedule, the sanctioning body announced Tuesday that it finally has made some substantial changes. NASCAR released its 2020 Cup Series schedule Tuesday, confirming reports that it had shifted its schedule for the first time in several years. Among...
4 teachers accept early-retirement offer in Apollo-Ridge
Four Apollo-Ridge School District teachers have accepted an early-retirement offer the district made in an attempt to cut costs. The school board voted Monday to accept the retirements of technical education teacher Jeffrey Jones, math teacher John M. Simon, learning support teacher Kathleen Pryjmak and physical education teacher Jeremy Smail....
Indiana Township gym owner working to build wellness
Tribe 412 Fitness owner Rory Lazear is lending a hand to make sure the Spin Your Wheels fundraiser in Aspinwall has its namesake activity. She plans to transport 14 stationary spinning bikes from her Fox Chapel Road gym to Aspinwall’s riverside on April 6. Lazear has been on board with...
