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Shady Side Academy girls basketball coach Jonna Burke no longer facing suspension after judge’s ruling
After a judge’s ruling Thursday, Shady Side Academy girls basketball coach Jonna Burke is no longer facing a one-year suspension for contacting a junior high player’s parents via social media. U.S. Magistrate Judge Cynthia Reed Eddy issued a permanent injuction Thursday that said Burke “is restored to her full coaching...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Dec. 7, 2023
High schools Basketball Boys Thursday’s results Nonsection Albert Gallatin 66, Ringgold 56 Aquinas Academy 76, Leechburg 47 Armstrong 49, Obama Academy 39 Beaver County Christian 46, Propel Andrew Street 44 Butler 74, Kiski Area 65 Cheswick Christian Academy 54, Geibel 39 Cornell 51, Perry Traditional Academy 38 Derry 66, Connellsville...
High school roundup for Dec. 7, 2023: Neshannock girls rally past Freedom
Payton Newman and Sophia Bonner scored 14 points apiece to lead Neshannock to a 54-47 victory over Freedom in nonsection girls basketball Thursday night. Kaitlyn Fries added 11 for the Lancers (3-1), who rallied from a three-point deficit by outscoring the Bulldogs 20-10 in the fourth quarter. Shaye Bailey led...
Trial begins in 2015 rape case
The video of the alleged sexual assault no longer exists. But audio of the defendant discussing it with the woman accusing him does. The question before the jury is: Will it be enough to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that a crime occurred? James Taric Byrd, 45, formerly of Pittsburgh,...
Pennsylvania Rep. Scott Perry makes early witness list in Trump’s Georgia election case
U.S. Rep. Scott Perry is on an exhaustive list of potential witnesses that prosecutors in Fulton County, Ga., have prepared for a potential 2024 criminal trial against former president Donald J. Trump and 14 co-conspirators for alleged attempts to subvert the 2020 presidential vote in that state. The list, first...
CDTCA students in Aspinwall bring holiday cheer to UPMC St. Margaret hospital
Third and fourth grade students from Christ the Divine Teacher Catholic Academy helped spread holiday cheer to patients of UPMC St. Margaret hospital near Aspinwall. The students decorated the Christmas tree in the hospital’s lobby with handmade ornaments and sang holiday carols. “Many of our patients aren’t sure if they...
Steelton-Highspire tops Fort Cherry to defend PIAA Class A football title
MECHANICSBURG — Fort Cherry’s record-setting football season reached its final act Thursday, but Steelton-Highspire got to write the final scenes. The Rangers, who won their first WPIAL title two weeks ago, were defeated in their first PIAA Class A championship game 42-8 by the Rollers at Cumberland Valley’s Chapman Field....
U.S. Rep. Summer Lee opens Jeannette satellite office
U.S. Rep. Summer Lee opened a satellite office at Jeannette city hall in November and plans to have regular office hours there to provide support to constituents. Staff members will be available in council chambers on the first and third Thursday of every month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m....
Westbound lane closure set on Crawford Run Road in East Deer
The westbound lane of Crawford Run Road, between Duffer Lane and Clarks Pike Road, in East Deer will close next week as crews begin work on a bridge. The single-lane closure will start at 9 a.m. Monday, according to the Allegheny County Department of Public Works. Officials anticipate the lane...
Video footage before Uber driver’s killing in Monroeville can be used in court, judge rules
An Allegheny County judge this week said that the Pitcairn man accused of killing an Uber driver did not have the right to privacy inside the car where he attacked the woman. Calvin Crew, 24, is scheduled for trial in the death penalty case in January before Common Pleas Judge...
Peebles VFC to participate in naloxone program
The Peebles District Volunteer Fire Company Quick Response Service program begin participating in December in a naloxone “Leave Behind” program to support victims and families of opioid overdoses. Sponsored by the state Department of Health, the statewide Leave Behind program provides a dose of naloxone, the opioid antidote, to patients...
Washington County controller’s dead dog prompts investigation, records show
North Strabane police said they are investigating a possible case of animal cruelty after removing a dead dog from the home of Washington County’s top elected financial officer. A search warrant affidavit said Washington Area Humane Society received a report that a dog owned by Controller April Sloane had died...
Riverview caps tax increase
The Riverview School Board approved a resolution limiting the impact of a real estate tax increase while welcoming four new members. During the board’s Dec. 4 reorganization meeting, election winners Leanne Jacobs-Rohan, Roger Pogoda, Erin Shuetz and Bridget Seery were sworn in, as were incumbents Jennifer Chaparro and Antonio Paris....
What’s next for Penn State’s DE room after Chop Robinson declared for the 2024 NFL draft
Chop Robinson surprised no one when he declared for the NFL Draft and opted not to play in the Peach Bowl. Robinson, a projected first-round pick after establishing himself at Penn State as one of the top edge rushers in the country, announced his decision Tuesday. So, where do the...
Robert F. Powelson: Scrutiny will benefit PWSA customers
The realities of America’s growing water and wastewater infrastructure challenges are front and center in Pittsburgh. The Steel City’s vital infrastructure has long exceeded its life span. Across the country, water utilities, in close collaboration with a diverse range of stakeholders, are proactively addressing some of their failing infrastructure challenges....
Next on the Tee: Champions Tour pros Bob Estes, Billy Mayfair discuss rollback of the golf ball
On this episode of Next on the Tee, host Chris Mascaro is joined by Champions Tour pro and member of the University of Texas Hall of Honor Bob Estes, Pittsburgh native and now director of golf at the Golf Club of Houston Adam Lockwood, top instructor and host of The...
Letter to the editor: Stamps could bring fentanyl awareness, remembrance
For the many families that have had a child or a parent taken by fentanyl, I think it would be appropriate to offer what I call a U.S. memory stamp, a stamp with a photo of a loved one, not only for rembrance but also to bring awareness. Let us...
UPenn president says calling for Jewish genocide allowed ‘in context,’ then issues correction
Embattled University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill is under fire yet again for her problematic response to antisemitic speech on campus, telling a congressional hearing that calling for Jewish genocide is allowed depending on its “context.” Then, after 24 hours of backlash, Magill released a video refuting her previous statement....
Letter to the editor: Mandatory water restrictions coming?
Due to very low water levels in the Beaver Run Reservoir, the Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County (“Rain fails to ease concerns over falling water level at Beaver Run Reservoir,” Dec. 4, TribLIVE) may shortly impose mandatory water restrictions. They initially have asked for voluntary restrictions, which will fail. The...
Remember When: Sewickley Herald headlines from 1954
In the news this week 69 years ago: • Santa Claus arrived by helicopter to greet a crowd of 2,000 people gathered outside the Sewickley YMCA. “The helicopter flew over the Valley for twenty minutes, with Santa in the co-pilot’s seat, giving St. Nick a good look at the community...
Editorial: Let Hanukkah candles be new prayer for peace
The first candle will be lit tonight. As the sun sets, the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah begins — an eight-night celebration of a miracle in a time of war. In the second century B.C.E, a struggle between the Jewish people and the Syrian Greeks resulted in the temple in Jerusalem...
The Stroller, Dec. 7, 2023: 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. Kiski Township church to host drive-thru live Nativity A drive-thru live...
Letter to the editor: Abortion and overpopulation
I have one question for the writer of “Unborn Americans have right to life” (Nov. 28, TribLive) and other “right-to-lifers”: Would you really choose an unborn life over your own? Because really, that is the choice. Nature is cruel, and if we don’t do something to limit our population, nature...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Dec. 6, 2023
High schools Basketball Boys Wednesday’s results Nonsection Allderdice 72, Erie 40 Ambridge 70, Riverside 39 Brentwood 59, South Side 50 Carrick at Avonworth, ppd. Chartiers-Houston 68, Freedom 40 Ellwood City 77, Union 66 Greensburg Central Catholic 70, Bishop Canevin 44 Jeannette 44, East Allegheny 39 McGuffey 60, Carmichaels 17 North...
High school roundup for Dec. 6, 2023: Max Hurray lifts North Catholic to win
Max Hurray scored 25 points to lead North Catholic to a 70-58 nonsection boys basketball victory over Seneca Valley on Wednesday night. Jude Rottmann and Jason Fredericks each added 10 for the Trojans (2-1). Tyler Pepin scored 21 points, Owen Congdon had 17, and Kai West added 13 for Seneca...
