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The Stroller, March 27, 2024: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Publicize your non-profit’s community events, fundraisers and club meetings for free in The Stroller. Send information at least two weeks in advance to vndnews@triblive.com or The Stroller, 210 Wood St., Tarentum PA 15084. Please include a daytime telephone number. HOPE Center accepting donations The Alle-Kiski HOPE Center is seeking donations...
‘Mamma Mia!’ mixes endless laughs with ABBA hits at Benedum
After 25 years, “Mamma Mia!” still has audiences dancing in their seats to the timeless tunes of pop group ABBA. The 25th anniversary tour’s Pittsburgh engagement, presented by the Cultural Trust as a season special part of the PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh series, opened Tuesday night at the Benedum Center....
Letter to the editor: Foreign assistance works
Every year, the United States saves millions of lives and helps create a better, safer world for everyone — and we do it for a mere fraction of our federal budget. Development and humanitarian assistance make up less than 1% of the budget but support programs and policies that improve...
U.S. Rep. Troy Nehls of Texas subject of a House ethics investigation
WASHINGTON — The House Ethics Committee announced Tuesday it has opened an inquiry into U.S. Rep. Troy Nehls, R-Texas. The committee included no information on its investigation, but Nehls released a statement saying the inquiry was into his “campaign finances.” He denied wrongdoing and said he looked forward to assisting...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for March 26, 2024
High schools Baseball Tuesday’s results Class 5A Section 1 Armstrong at Plum, ppd. Fox Chapel at Penn-Trafford, ppd. Franklin Regional at Penn Hills, ppd. Class 3A Section 1 Beaver Falls at Shenango, ppd. Ellwood City at Riverside, ppd. Mohawk at Quaker Valley, ppd. Section 3 Burrell at Valley, ppd. Derry...
High school roundup for March 26, 2024: Penn-Trafford sweeps Bethel Park
Brad Heinbaugh had 10 kills and Keith Otto added eight kills and four aces to lead Penn-Trafford to a sweep of Bethel Park in nonsection boys volleyball Tuesday night. Game scores were 25-16, 26-24, 25-20. Owen Gisi had five kills and Nathaniel Rugh dished out 35 assists for the Warriors....
Next on the Tee: Former pros Bill Mallon, Scott Gump talk about amateur, Tour competition
On this episode of Next on the Tee, host Chris Mascaro is joined by former PGA Tour pros Bill Mallon and Scott Gump. Mallon played on Tour in the mid to late 1970s during the Golden Age of the PGA Tour. After winning 43 amateur titles he earned his way...
Federal court tosses case by Pa. lawmakers against Shapiro’s voter registration order
A federal judge on Tuesday dismissed a case brought by conservative legislators seeking to throw out Governor Josh Shapiro’s voter registration policy, along with related initiatives from former Gov. Tom Wolf and President Joe Biden. The order by Judge Jennifer P. Wilson for the Middle District, finds that the plaintiffs...
Wendover Middle School seventh graders participate in special day of service
Wendover Middle School seventh graders participated in a day of service at the school Tuesday, including participation in a Chemo Comfort Care Totes Project. The project started in 2017. Each year students assemble tote bags filled with comforting items for community members beginning chemotherapy treatments. The totes hold blankets, socks,...
John Dorfman: A love-hate relationship with gold
Ever have a friend you love and hate at the same time? That’s how I feel about gold. For most of my 24 years as an investment manager, I’ve avoided gold. Unlike Microsoft or Coca-Cola, gold doesn’t generate any profits. So you can’t use standard measures like price-earnings ratios to...
Fayette coroner identifies 5 victims of fatal 3-car crash
Five people, including an infant, died in a three-vehicle collision Tuesday afternoon in Fayette County, according to a Pennsylvania State Police report. The driver, Harold Nibert, 55, and passengers Bradley Thivener, 47; Krystal May, 36; Amanda Dawson, 33; and her 7-month-old son, Kullen Dawson, died at the scene, according to...
Lawsuit: West Homestead police should have ended pursuit that reached speeds of 100 mph
Two women are suing the West Homestead police after an officer chased a suspect at speeds greater than 100 mph on East Carson Street, resulting in the suspect crashing head-on into their car, injuring them and killing himself. Lexis Windsheimer, of McKees Rocks, and Kayona Smart, of Brentwood, filed the...
Nicole W. Luciano: Energy assistance available year-round
As we begin to thaw out from the cold winter months, Pennsylvania homeowners and renters who are having trouble paying their energy bills can still seek financial assistance and help with weatherizing their homes and apartments. There are programs available year-round for all income levels with additional assistance targeted at...
Pine-Richland grad’s business excels at 40th International Pizza Expo and Conference
The title of the workshop was simple and direct: “You Want to Open a Pizzeria? Now What?” If those who attended take the presenter’s lead, they may be onto something. Pine resident Nick Bogacz shared his insight during the 40th International Pizza Expo and Conference in Las Vegas, drawing from...
In brief: Herald area events for the week of March 25, 2024
Pitt professor to discuss electoral system during AAUW meeting Guest speaker Susan Hansen will discuss the current electoral system during the April meeting of the Fox Chapel affiliate of American Association of University Women. A University of Pittsburgh professor emerita, Hansen will talk about the pros and cons of the...
Beaver County native, comedian Dan Rosenberg to bring laughs to the Lindsay Theater
On April 13, Chippewa native Dan Rosenberg will return to the Linsday Theater and Cultural Center in Sewickley for a night of stand up comedy with “The Coast to Coaster Tour.” Rosenberg’s comedy career spans more than three decades and includes stand up, writing, emceeing and radio hosting. He graduated...
Robert Smith: Overregulation not helping economy or environment
A dramatic success story began in the 1970s when President Richard Nixon established the groundwork for many of the alphabet soup of major environmental laws: National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Clean Water Act (CWA), Clean Air Act (CAA), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), etc. In addition, he established the...
Penn State beats Belmont, stays alive in WBIT
UNIVERSITY PARK — The Lady Lions are moving on to the quarterfinals. Facing Belmont for the first time in program history, Penn State women’s basketball handled the Bruins at the Bryce Jordan Center on Monday with a 74-66 victory to keep its season — and Women’s Basketball Invitational Tournament run...
Pine-Richland singers earn selection to All-State Chorus
Pine-Richland High School sophomores Sophia Priore and Katelyn Rickard have been selected to perform with the All-State Chorus at the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association All-State Festival on April 20 at the Warner Theater in Erie. Sophia and Katelyn were selected following a competitive audition process that began at the PMEA...
Letter to the editor: Appreciative of Dukes’ play, coverage
As a season ticketholder and Duquesne law graduate, I certainly appreciate the stellar coverage given to the Duquesne Dukes men’s basketball team during their NCAA “March Madness” run in the tournament. Like Duquesne University President Ken Gormley, I am feeling like a kid again. Having met all of the players...
Letter to the editor: Bizzarro’s lack of leadership
I believe Rep. Ryan Bizzarro, D-Millcreek, is uniquely unqualified to hold public office because he lacks the ability to lead on any issue and does not possess the requisite skills, judgment, temperament or capacity for growth needed to represent our commonwealth. During Bizzarro’s tenure in Harrisburg, he has voted to...
Shaler area student achievements for the week of March 26, 2024
Kristel Davis, a Spanish and K-12 education major at Grove City College, has been named to the dean’s list with distinction for the fall 2023 semester. Harrison Hinz, an economics major,made the dean’s list at Bucknell University for the fall 2023 semester. Lydia Nebiolo has been named to the dean’s...
Letter to the editor: Reelect Jill Cooper
I am writing to endorse state Rep. Jill Cooper for reelection. As mayor of Murrysville, I have discussed with her many items that require state assistance to improve Murrysville’s operations and infrastructure. She has shown an unusual level of commitment to our community by securing acid mine remediation funds, as...
Teen charged in fatal shooting in McKees Rocks
Children were playing outside on March 4, when Pittsburgh teenager Tavarius “Pookah” Lee walked down Boquet Street shortly after 5 p.m., authorities said Tuesday. Lee, 17, of Sheraden, didn’t stop walking as police said he pulled his tan hoodie over his head. At 5:16 p.m., another teen spotted him. “Who’s...
Editorial: Allegheny County DA Zappala needs to break his silence in Upper St. Clair man’s officer-involved shooting
There are times that it makes sense for prosecutors to be guarded about what they disclose and how they disclose it. A victim’s name may not be released until the family has been notified. That delay is understandable. A key detail of a crime might be kept back as the...
