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Letter to the editor: Prevention, awareness key for Lyme disease
Lyme disease is caused by a bacteria. The bite of a black-legged tick or deer tick transmits the disease. It causes flu-like symptoms and a rash. If left untreated, the infection can cause swelling and pain in your joints. It can cause problems with your heart and nervous system. A...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for June 2, 2023
High schools Baseball PIAA championships First round Monday’s schedule Class 6A Central Bucks West (19-6) vs. Wilson (17-7) at Villanova Ballpark, 4 p.m.; Plymouth-Whitemarsh (16-8) at Father Judge (14-1), 4 p.m.; North Penn (19-5) at Hazleton (18-4), 4:30 p.m.; Liberty (19-4) vs. Avon Grove (17-7) at DeSales University, 7:15 p.m.;...
Pirates farm report for June 2, 2023: Quinn Priester throws 6 scoreless, Canaan Smith-Njigba hits grand slam
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 26-28) blasted Toledo (Tigers), 11-0. RHP Quinn Priester (4.38) started and worked six innings, allowing four hits and three walks, striking out six. DH Canaan Smith-Njigba (.250) went 2 for 5 with a grand slam, his seventh homer of the year, and a double. LF Miguel Andujar (.325)...
Gary Franks: Some Democrats give hypocrisy a bad name on education
“Public schools are good for your kids but not good for … my kids?” This should be the Democratic Party’s motto. They practice this hypocrisy, and sadly get away with it. The liberal media is AWOL on challenging them. Democrats would say “let public funds be used only for public...
Western Pa.’s Fetterman, Lee explain votes against debt ceiling bill
Western Pennsylvania’s U.S. Sen. John Fetterman and U.S. Rep. Summer Lee were among lawmakers in Washington to vote against the debt ceiling and budget cuts package after weeks of tense negotiations. The compromise package negotiated between President Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy restricts spending for the next two years,...
Roger Thomas: Reforming jury compensation
Pennsylvania adopted “42 PaCSA § 4561(a).Compensation of and travel allowance for jurors” in 1959, when minimum wage was $1/hr. Eight hours of jury service, plus one hour of travel time, equaled $9/day paid by the local county. The Act provided neither a sunset provision nor a cost-of-living allowance. This -well-intentioned-...
Pa.’s Democratic U.S. Sens. John Fetterman, Bob Casey split votes over debt ceiling bill
Pennsylvania’s Democratic U.S. senators split their votes on the debt ceiling bill Thursday night, with Sen. Bob Casey voting for it and Sen. John Fetterman opposing it. “Last night, I voted for legislation to prevent the nation from defaulting on its debt and to stop extreme MAGA Republicans from gutting...
‘Crawl out or you will die,’ SWAT officer told wounded Pittsburgh synagogue gunman
Moments after exchanging gunfire with the man who had killed 11 congregants at the Tree of Life synagogue building in Squirrel Hill, Pittsburgh SWAT Officer Clint Thimons shouted a command at him. “Crawl out or you will die.” Thimons testified in federal court Friday that the gunman told police he...
Hunter Tower: SEIU resorts to more influence-peddling in Pittsburgh
Two years ago, hell-bent on getting its hooks into the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) — the largest private workforce in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania — SEIU Healthcare Pennsylvania effectively bought the Pittsburgh mayor’s office. In November, the union intends to pay more than twice as much to consolidate...
Nighttime road restrictions set next week during epoxy overlay work in Westmoreland County
PennDOT District 12 is alerting motorists about nighttime road restrictions next week during epoxy overlay preservation work in Westmoreland County, weather permitting. Single-lane restrictions will occur from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. during the following timeframes: Upper Burrell: Monday evening through Wednesday morning at Route 366 (Greensburg Road) between Albee...
Photo gallery: Cheswick Generating Station’s smokestacks come downVideo
The Cheswick Generating Station’s smokestacks in Springdale were imploded shortly after 8 a.m. Friday, coming down with a crash, a huge cloud of dust and apparently taking down some utility poles along Pittsburgh Street in Springdale. Local law enforcement agencies closed nearby roads to traffic early Friday. Authorities also set...
Letter to the editor: Dead man’s curve on Veterans Bridge
Anybody riding a motorcycle knows that, once you lean into a curve, it’s difficult to renegotiate. You either brake or stand it up and pray you don’t crash. My first time entering the Veterans Bridge on-ramp when it first opened, I caught myself heading for the Jersey barrier. I braked...
Watch: Springdale smokestacks come downVideo
The Cheswick Generating Station’s smokestacks in Springdale were imploded shortly after 8 a.m. Friday, coming down with a crash, a huge cloud of dust and apparently taking down some utility poles along Pittsburgh Street in Springdale. The air burst when the 750-foot stack fell damaged some power poles and lines...
Letter to the editor: Elon Musk can sell more Teslas
Maybe Elon Musk sees this as his chance to sell Tesla EVs to Republicans. Clem Zahrobsky Delmont...
Springdale smokestacks come down but take down power lines; some home damage reportedVideo
Cleanup and damage assessment crews are poring over the area around the Cheswick Generating Station in Springdale and Cheswick after the plant’s smokestacks were imploded shortly after 8 a.m. Friday, coming down with a crash, a huge cloud of dust and taking down some utility poles along Pittsburgh Street in...
Summer scheduling changes, preschool registration and more at Sewickley area houses of worship
Antioch Baptist Church Sunday service is at 10:45 a.m. Antioch Baptist Church is located at 332 Elizabeth St. For more information, call 412-741-7688 or visit www.antioch fwbaptistsewickley.org. Beth Samuel Jewish Center Beth Samuel Jewish Center meets every Saturday at 10 a.m. in person and on Zoom for Morning Shabbat Services....
Penn Hills High School to graduate 244
Penn Hills High School’s class of 2023 will graduate on June 9. The commencement ceremony will begin at 6:30 p.m. at Yuhas-McGinley Stadium. If there is inclement weather, the ceremony will be held inside the PHHS gymnasium at the same date and time, according to Penn Hills High School principal...
Letter to the editor: We’re too willing to give away our privacy
Are you aware of open road tolling? It is a scheme whereby your vehicle’s travel is monitored by road sensors. (Already being done on some roads in Pennsylvania). A toll is then generated for your car and billed accordingly. No need to even slow down as you pass the sensors....
The Stroller, June 2, 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. Rockin’ Roosevelt concert to raise funds for Roosevelt Park New Ken/Arnold...
Laurels & lances: Speaking up and reaching out
Laurel: To the power of participation. We harp a lot on the responsibility of voting. We urge people to register and to get out and do their duty. There still are a lot of voices that chime back about what good it does. Can one vote really matter? What makes...
Letter to the editor: Enforce existing gun laws
The so-called Common Agenda to End Gun Violence is no more than a feel-good law for the anti-gun crowd. I seriously doubt that anyone who values the Second Amendment would favor it. So what is going to be accomplished by enacting this as a law? None of the points of...
Pirates farm report for June 1, 2023: Greensboro 3B Ernny Ordonez goes 5 for 5 with 5 RBIs
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 25-28) managed five hits in a 4-1 loss to Toledo (Tigers). SS Jared Triolo (.266) went 1 for 4 with an RBI and his second stolen base. RF Canaan Smith-Njigba (.241) went 1 for 4 with a double. C Endy Rodriguez (.234) was 1 for 4 with a...
Fire seriously damages home of New Kensington man, his daughter
A New Kensington man and his daughter were assisted by the Red Cross with temporary shelter Thursday night after a fire tore through their three-story home. Fire Chief Ed Saliba Jr. said crews were dispatched at 7:42 p.m. for a fire at a single-family dwelling in the 500 block of...
High-profile Texas lawyers brought on to lead Texas AG Ken Paxton impeachment
AUSTIN, Texas — The House has tapped two high-profile lawyers to make the case to impeach Attorney General Ken Paxton in a Senate trial this summer. Dick DeGuerin and Rusty Hardin will prosecute the case against Paxton, a third-term Republican impeached for alleged bribery, abuse of office and other misdeeds....
High school scores, summaries and schedules for June 1, 2023
High schools WPIAL Softball WPIAL playoffs Thursday’s results Class 5A Championship Trinity 11, Armstrong 7 Class 3A Championship Avonworth 5, Southmoreland 1 Class 2A Championship Neshannock 12, Laurel 2 All schedules are subject to change. To report scores or schedule changes, email ptrsports@triblive.com. Visit TribHSSN.triblive.com/scores for results, stats, standings and...
