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High school scores, summaries and schedules for Jan. 12, 2024
High schools Basketball Boys Friday’s results Class 6A Section 1 Central Catholic 66, Butler 42 Pine-Richland 62, New Castle 49 Seneca Valley at North Allegheny, ppd. Section 2 Baldwin 68, Hempfield 47 Mt. Lebanon 66, Norwin 35 Upper St. Clair 65, Canon-McMillan 49 Class 5A Section 1 Connellsville 70, Ringgold...
High school roundup for Jan. 12, 2024: Pine-Richland beats New Castle in unpredictable Class 6A
Andrew Mendelovich scored 16 points as Pine-Richland evened its record with a 62-49 victory over New Castle in Section 1-6A boys basketball Friday night. Eli Wentz added 13 and Zach Kenney contributed 10 for the Rams (6-6, 2-2). Ralphie Blundo led New Castle (10-4, 1-3) with 24 points. Damian Harrison...
Police investigate fatal shooting in Arnold; victim identified
A man was found fatally shot in Arnold early Friday evening, a Westmoreland County Public Safety supervisor said. The victim was found dead by an Arnold police officer about 6 p.m. in the 1600 block of Cherry Alley, authorities said. Westmoreland County Coroner Tim Carson identified the victim as Allen...
Spirit Airlines passenger accused of sexually assaulting attendants
The FBI is investigating a Spirit Airlines passenger who is accused of asking flight attendants to join the “mile high club” this week, the Department of Justice announced Friday. James Warren Finnister, 47, is facing criminal charges alleging he interfered with flight crew members, sexually harassing and assaulting flight attendants,...
Gary Franks: We won the Cold War. Can we win the economic war caused by the border crisis?
In the Cold War, American values won. Democracy and capitalism won. The fall of the USSR occurred without a single shot being fired or any troops being deployed. The Soviet Union had severe economic problems, and its system of government — communism — failed. Our enemies would love to see...
Court again rejects cyanide killer Ferrante’s appeal, upholds murder conviction
The Pennsylvania Superior Court on Friday again affirmed the murder conviction of a former University of Pittsburgh neuroresearcher imprisoned for fatally poisoning his wife, a renowned neurologist. Robert Ferrante, 75, is being held in the State Correctional Institution at Houtzdale, where he is serving a mandatory life sentence for the...
Ex-PPG Paints Arena worker sues Aramark for racial discrimination over Afro
A Black woman is suing the company that runs concessions at PPG Paints Arena alleging that they discriminated against her because of her Afro. Asani Porch, of Spring Hill, filed the lawsuit against Aramark Sports and Entertainment Services LLC in federal court on Thursday alleging race discrimination and a violation...
Penn State special teams coordinator Stacy Collins leaving for Boise State as staff turnover continues
Penn State will enter the 2024 season with three new coordinators. Stacy Collins, the Nittany Lions’ special teams coordinator the last two years, is leaving. Collins is expected to be hired as Boise State’s special teams coordinator, linebackers coach and assistant head coach, according to a report from ESPN’s Adam...
Teen struck by SUV while washing windows at McCandless restaurant sues driver
A teenage employee at Longhorn Steakhouse who was struck by an out-of-control SUV and severely injured while she washed the McCandless restaurant’s windows last summer is suing the driver. The lawsuit, filed Thursday by the employee’s mother, Christine Maher, in Allegheny County Common Pleas Court, alleges negligence against Mary E....
Letter to the editor: Primanti Bros. gift harks back to 1977 reward
Regarding the article “Primanti Bros. sending gift of thanks — in sandwiches — to Titans for helping Steelers make playoffs” (Jan. 8, TribLIVE): I wonder how many would remember when the then-Houston Oilers did the same thing by beating Cincinnati 20-16 the last game of the season. The Steelers players...
New Castle woman charged with fatally poisoning girl, 1, with acetone
A New Castle woman who police say searched online for months about what happens to children who swallow dangerous substances — including water beads, sunscreen and batteries — has been charged with fatally poisoning her boyfriend’s 18-month-old daughter last summer with acetone. Aleisia Owens, 20, was arrested Wednesday by the...
Letter to the editor: The truth about guns, safety
Many people feel it is just stupid people who carry guns into airports. The truth is, scared people carry guns everywhere, from church to airports. We now have a record number of honest people who have pistol permits. Why? Our country has turned from a safe country into a country...
Sunday services, extended Advent initiative and more at Quaker Valley area churches
Antioch Baptist Church 332 Elizabeth St., Sewickley. 12-741-7688. antiochfwbaptistsewickley.org. Sunday school is every first Sunday of the month at 9:30 a.m. Morning worship and praise service is weekly at 10:45 a.m. Virtual Bible study is every first Wednesday at 7 p.m. The link is on the church’s website. Beth Samuel...
The Stroller, Jan. 12, 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. Leechburg Elks to host annual hoop shoot event The annual Leechburg...
Letter to the editor: Unions valuable to nurses and patients
Like many newer nurses, I’ve struggled to find my feet during many shifts in the hospital. Luckily, I joined our recent union negotiations, and I’m forever grateful for the experience. As nurses, we committed ourselves to shifting our hospital from short term staffing solutions like travel staff and sign-on bonuses...
Was D.B. Cooper really a Pittsburgh-area steel plant employee? An amateur sleuth thinks so.
The decades-long D.B. Cooper mystery has a Pennsylvania connection that might have finally led to the culprit after more than 52 years, according to an amateur investigator. Eric Ulis recently told the Fox news station in Seattle that he has pinpointed links between three microscopic particles found on Cooper’s clip-on...
Letter to the editor: Casey helping to keep pedestrians safe
I’m writing to call attention to the fact that shortly before the new year, Allegheny County received much-needed federal funding — $520,000 — to help make the streets in our county safer for pedestrians. We’re coming off our deadliest traffic year in nearly two decades, so this funding couldn’t be...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Jan. 11, 2024
High schools Basketball Boys Thursday’s results Class 4A Section 3 Albert Gallatin 70, Belle Vernon 67 Class A Section 3 Summit Academy at Imani Christian, (n) Nonsection Propel Andrew Street 52, Environmental Charter 16 Winchester Thurston 68, Geibel 36 Southwestern Christian Athletic Conference Cheswick Christian Academy 62, Harvest Baptist Academy...
Laurels & lances: Problems and power
Laurel: To seeking solutions. Many post-secondary schools in Pennsylvania and nationwide are dealing with the challenges of falling enrollment. It comes as institutions compete with each other for students and as those students struggle with the crushing financial burden of tuition and debt. So it doesn’t come as a surprise...
High school roundup for Jan. 11, 2024: Peters Township girls beat Chartiers Valley, stand alone in 1st place
Gemma Walker scored 18 points and Natalie Wetzel followed with 15 to lead Peters Township to a 53-49 victory over Chartiers Valley in a battle for first place in Section 2-6A girls basketball Thursday night. Daniela Radulovich added 12 points for Peters (14-0, 5-0). Lilah Turnbull led Chartiers Valley (10-2,...
Penn State officially announces transfers, including WR Julian Fleming
Penn State has added potential impact players via the transfer portal over the last month. On Thursday night, the Nittany Lions made those additions official. Penn State announced that Ohio State wide receiver Julian Fleming, Georgia cornerback A.J. Harris, Florida cornerback Jalen Kimber, Wisconsin offensive lineman Nolan Rucci and defensive...
Head of Pa. House Freedom Caucus vies for open state Senate seat
The head of the Pennsylvania State Freedom Caucus is vying for the state Senate seat that represents Cumberland and York counties. Rep. Dawn Keefer has announced she is running for the Republican nomination in the race for the 31st District, currently held by Sen. Mike Regan. Regan has announced he...
Column: Saban doesn’t go out on top, but he does leave as the greatest of them allVideo
Nick Saban didn’t go out on top, which is about the only notable blemish on a college coaching resume that eclipsed all others. That’s OK. In true Saban fashion, he still managed to slide into retirement while leaving little doubt he remained as good as anyone at whipping a team...
New Castle woman charged with fatally poisoning girl, 1, with acetone
A New Castle woman who police say searched online for months about what happens to children who swallow dangerous substances — including water beads, sunscreen and batteries — has been charged with fatally poisoning her boyfriend’s 18-month-old daughter last summer with acetone. Aleisia Owens, 20, was arrested Wednesday by the...
North suburban students excel at universities
Pennsylvania Western Congratulations to students at Pennsylvania Western University who have been named to the dean’s list for the fall semester. Students must earn a minimum semester GPA of 3.40 in 12 or more graded credits during the semester, not including credits by proficiency examinations, incomplete grades, temporary grades or...
