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High school scores, summaries and schedules for Feb. 14, 2024
High schools Basketball Boys WPIAL playoffs Class 6A Quarterfinals Feb. 23 schedule Times TBA Pine-Richland (7-15) at Mt. Lebanon (18-4); North Allegheny (11-11) at Baldwin (16-6); Canon-McMillan (10-12) vs. Central Catholic (14-8) at TBA; Butler (15-6) at Upper St. Clair (17-5) Class 5A Preliminary round Friday’s schedule Woodland Hills (8-13)...
SPIES program a favorite among Gateway students
Gateway High School teachers Natalie Puhala and Jaclyn Browning make it a priority to advocate for and expand the Monroeville school’s world languages department. Puhala has been involved with the Pennsylvania State Modern Language Association since 2007. Last November, she was the co-chair for the PSMLA conference, which was held...
High school roundup for Feb. 14, 2024: Allderdice takes place in City League title game
Logan Golle and Ma’ayan Kohai each scored 15 points to lead Allderdice to a 76-46 victory over Carrick in the City League semifinals Wednesday. Keiylan Walden added 10 points for the Dragons (19-4). Ray Saunders scored 16 points and Brayden Fisher added 12 for Carrick (9-14). Allderdice will meet Obama...
Trump on pace to drain legal funds by July, with only $27 million left
Donald Trump will likely drain his war chest for legal fees this summer, leaving the GOP front-runner crunched for cash just as his presidential campaign ramps up spending for an expected rematch with President Joe Biden. Trump spent $51.2 million in 2023 on legal expenses, and can tap another $26.6...
Franklin Regional rallies past Hempfield for WPIBL boys team bowling title
With its back against the wall after losing the first game of the best-of-three championship match, the Franklin Regional boys bowling team did its best work. The Panthers won the final two games of the series Wednesday at AMF Belle Vernon, claiming their third WPIBL boys team championship and first...
Ex-Seton LaSalle teacher to face trial on charges of groping student
A former Seton LaSalle Catholic High School substitute teacher will face trial on charges that he sexually assaulted a student in his classroom at the Catholic school in Mt. Lebanon. Damon Gall, 24, of Canonsburg, is accused of sexual assault and uttering inappropriate comments when they were alone together while...
Florida officer mistakes acorn for gunshot, unloads on car with cuffed man insideVideo
A Florida police officer confused a falling acorn for a gunshot and responded by unleashing a hail of bullets on his own patrol car while a man sat handcuffed inside. Jesse Hernandez of the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office shot up his vehicle once the acorn struck the hood during the...
3ICE 3-on-3 hockey league returns for 3rd season
3ICE, a hockey league that involves three-on-three play, will return for a third season this spring and summer. Using a format similar to a golf tour by playing on weekends, the league’s 2024 schedule begins on June 12 and lasts until Aug. 14. The penultimate date on the schedule will...
Next on the Tee: Former national champ John Inman recalls collegiate, amateur triumphs
On this episode of Next on the Tee, host Chris Mascaro is joined by top instructor Tom Patri, along with three Next on the Tee rookies — 1984 national champion John Inman, 1986 Florida State amateur champion Barry Cheesman, and Robert Morris men’s golf coach Steve Shingledecker. Patri talks this...
Westmoreland happenings: Benjamin Franklin program, pancake and waffle breakfast, super bingo, more
Business workshop • Mt. Pleasant Business District Authority will host a workshop “Online Influence” from 8:45 to 9:45 a.m. Feb. 26 at the authority office, 445 W. Main St., for business owners and community members. Topics will include ways to build trust and credibility online and how to use that...
Rachel Marsden: Trump’s idea of using Putin to shake down allies isn’t shocking — it’s already reality
PARIS — Former President Donald Trump just suggested that he’d use Russian President Vladimir Putin as a shakedown artist against allies in a sort of protection racket. Those criticizing the remarks, and even Trump himself, may be surprised to learn that this is already effectively happening. Speaking at a campaign...
Seton Hill University lockdown lifted after police search
Seton Hill University was on lockdown for about 90 minutes Wednesday while state police searched in the area for a man who fled when troopers tried to take him into custody on a warrant. Trooper Steve Limani said the incident happened mid-morning on Mount Thor Road at the border of...
Bethel Park cheerleaders showcase athleticism, spirit
Not so long ago, Tori Magnotti was demonstrating her talents as part of Bethel Park’s competitive cheerleading program. These days, she’s guiding students as the high school team’s head coach. In advance of the squad’s annual trip to Florida for the National High School Cheerleading Championships, Bethel Park community members...
Trib Lunch Box: Monroeville Convention Center, accused killer in court, Jon Burnett, covid isolation period
Here are some noon headlines from TribLive, Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024: Monroeville Convention Center closure sends event organizers scrambling for new venues Monroeville’s civic and business leaders lamented the planned conversion of the community’s convention center into a craft supply store. Mayor Nick Gresock said the closure of the convention...
Jill Lawrence: Why doesn’t South Carolina love Nikki Haley?
Nikki Haley titled her 2022 book after the late British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher’s assertion, “If you want something said, ask a man. If you want something done, ask a woman.” She’s made a point of projecting that Iron Lady toughness in the 2024 race, from her Reaganesque foreign policy...
Pine-Richland students to join National Technical Honor Society
On March 12, four Pine-Richland High School seniors will be inducted into the National Technical Honor Society through A.W. Beattie Career Center: Mintas Ivaska, Network Engineering and Cyber Security; Luke Polito, Health and Nursing Sciences; Jasmine Robinson, Advertising Design; and Logan Trembulak, HVAC The National Technical Honor Society recognizes the...
Letter to the editor: No more faulty intelligence
Where is the forensic evidence that would identify the source of the enemy drone that killed three U.S. servicemen in Lebanon? A wider war with U.S. involvement depends on accurate and reliable intelligence. To date we are told that the U.S. did not shoot down the drone because it was...
Letter to the editor: Trump, NATO and Ukraine
Once again Jonah Goldberg lets his endless hatred for Donald Trump cloud his reasoning and objectivity (“Trump’s rants about NATO making U.S. weaker,” Jan. 31, TribLive). Goldberg did give Trump credit for telling NATO nations that they needed to spend more on their national defenses. However, he conveniently left out...
Editorial: What’s next for Hempfield’s building project?
First, Hempfield Area School District got wildly over-budget bids for its high school renovation project. Then it decided to hire an owner’s representative — a position that sounds a lot like a project manager but isn’t — to keep things on course. Now the architect has resigned. Are the Hempfield...
Letter to the editor: Renewable energy investments protect jobs, public health
In his budget address last week, Gov. Josh Shapiro said that “one of the most important things we can do right now is invest in our clean energy economy and the jobs it supports.” But as more details of the governor’s plans come out, it’s clear he means to continue...
The Stroller, Feb. 14, 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. Happy Valentine’s Day! American Cancer Society seeks volunteer drivers The American...
Letter to the editor: Straight talk about MAGA
During the last century, America became a great nation — great in terms of education, industry, energy, agriculture, health care, the arts, infrastructure and wealth. In short, America was the envy of the world as we came together to rebuild nations ravaged by war and support underprivileged nations as they...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Feb. 13, 2024
High schools Basketball Boys WPIAL playoffs Class 6A Quarterfinals Feb. 23 schedule Times TBA Pine-Richland (7-15) at Mt. Lebanon (18-4); North Allegheny (11-11) at Baldwin (16-6); Canon-McMillan (10-12) vs. Central Catholic (14-8) at TBA; Butler (15-6) at Upper St. Clair (17-5) Class 5A Preliminary round Friday’s schedule Woodland Hills (8-13)...
High school roundup for Feb. 13, 2024: Blackhawk, Mars hockey teams pick up wins
Owen Keister had two goals and an assist to lead Blackhawk to a 10-1 win over Westmont Hilltop in PIHL Class A hockey Tuesday night. Finn Conlon and Owen Gratowski scored two goals apiece and Matias Huber had a goal and two assists for Blackhawk (15-2-1). Ethan Downey scored for...
John Dorfman: Alphabet, Mueller Industries balance-sheet powerhouses
Many investors see only half the picture. They are like a baseball scout who looks only for hitting ability, not fielding. They focus obsessively on a company’s income statement (profit and loss), mostly ignoring the balance sheet (assets and liabilities). I believe the balance sheet is important, particularly now that...
