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High school roundup for May 17, 2023: Ryan Apaliski whiffs 17 in Hampton win
Ryan Apaliski took a no-hitter into the seventh inning and struck out 17 to lead No. 9 Hampton to a 9-0 victory over No. 8 Ringgold in a WPIAL Class 4A baseball first-round game Wednesday. Erik Weeks tripled and homered, Matthew Erka singled and doubled, and Sean Sullivan drove in...
Belle Vernon uses pitching, defense, timely hits to get past West Mifflin
Good pitching, good defense and timely hits. Those are the keys to victory for Belle Vernon softball coach Tom Rodriguez. The Leopards got all three Wednesday night and used them to advance to the WPIAL Class 4A semifinals thanks to a 2-1 win over No. 5 seed West Mifflin at...
Pine, Richland commissioner races largely uncontested
The Pine Township supervisors race was uncontested in the May 16 primary. Three incumbent Republicans, Pat Avolio, Ryan Colombo and John M. Donahue, were on the ballot for three party nominations. There were no Democrat candidates on the ballot. Each seat is a four-year term. In the Richland board of...
Key Trump attorney says he’s departing legal team as Mar-a-Lago probe intensifies
A core member of the legal defense team representing former President Donald Trump against the Justice Department special counsel investigations has left. Tim Parlatore said in a phone call Wednesday morning that he had decided to leave the team “for personal reasons” and that his departure didn’t reflect his “opinion...
Letter to the editor: Money for migrants should be spent on Americans
In a May 5 news conference, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said the Biden administration has distributed $330 million more to communities and agencies to “address the humanitarian needs of migrants” coming across our southern border. Relocation help, housing, hotel rooms, meals, health care, etc. Where is the $330 million...
Primary Election results in the Fox Chapel Area
These are the Fox Chapel area 2023 Primary results, according to unofficial Allegheny County election returns. The election results won’t be official until certified by the Allegheny County Board of Elections. Counting of write-in ballots was not completed as of press time for this edition. School board candidates are allowed...
Danielle Acker Susanj: ‘Right to Organize’ amendment violates Constitution
This month, Pennsylvania House lawmakers approved legislation, House Bill 950, that purports to add a new fundamental right to the state’s Constitution: the right to organize. In practice, however, the measure would try to rob the commonwealth’s public-sector employees of rights they already possess under the First Amendment. Though the...
Lauren Boebert files for divorce from husband
DENVER — U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert is divorcing her husband, Jayson Boebert, who has shared a portion of the congresswoman’s spotlight and controversy during her time in politics. Boebert, of Silt, announced the impending divorce Tuesday “with a heavy weight on my heart.” “I am grateful for our years of...
Police say Pa. man killed neighbor’s cat with blow gun dart
A Jefferson County man is facing animal cruelty charges after police say he admitted to killing his neighbor’s cat with a blow gun dart. On May 5, police said they were called to a home along Elk Street in Punxsutawney after receiving a report of animal cruelty, according to reports...
2023 Primary Election results from the North Allegheny area
Here are the 2023 Primary Election results for the North Allegheny area, according to unofficial Allegheny County election returns. The election results won’t be official until certified by the Allegheny County Board of Elections. Counting of write-in ballots was not completed as of press time for this edition. School board...
Eagle Scouts honored in Bethel Park
Matthew Ruffing, Steven Champlin, Jason Turske and David Lindsey, members of Boy Scout Troop 215, were honored for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. The recognition took place during a Court of Honor ceremony held April 23 at Bethel Presbyterian Church in Bethel Park. To attain the highest rank in...
Taylor Swift calls Philadelphia shows ‘a dream’
Berks County native Taylor Swift let her fans know exactly how it felt to sell out three nights of concerts in Philadelphia. Taking to social media on Tuesday, the singer revealed how much of “a dream” it was to perform at the Lincoln Financial Field while on her Eras Tour,...
South Hills primary election race results roundup
The primary election results are in for South Hills municipal and school board races. All results are with 100% of precincts reporting, according to Allegheny County’s unofficial election results. Baldwin Township Two Republicans, newcomer Tyrus Scott Fluharty and incumbent Nick Pellegrino, ran for three party nominations. There were no Democrats...
Jury pool for Pittsburgh synagogue shooting trial is set
The panel of prospective jurors who will hear the case against a man accused of killing 11 people at a Squirrel Hill synagogue is set. After 17 days of questioning over four weeks, 69 people have moved into the pool from which 12 jurors and six alternates will be selected...
Penguins coach Mike Sullivan dismisses rumor
Pittsburgh Penguins coach Mike Sullivan dismissed rumors he was connected to the vacant head coaching job of the New York Rangers. In a phone interview with the New York Post on Wednesday, the same outlet that largely created the rumor, Sullivan indicated he will remain with the team that he...
Longvue Acres Garden Club to host Penn State Master Gardener
The Peony and the Glories of the June Garden, presented by Bill Goff, Penn State Master Gardener, will be the May program sponsored by Longvue Acres Garden Club. Goff will share peony growing tips and the companion plants that will make your garden pop with color. The program begins at...
Chartiers Valley School Board primary results
A candidate seeking to become a new Chartiers Valley School Board member captured the most votes on both parties’ tickets in the May 16 primary, according to unofficial Allegheny County results. Kate Drury led the fields with 2,057 Democratic votes and 1,192 Republican. She will represent each party on the...
What kind of impact can transfer WR Dante Cephas have at Penn State?
The four-month wait for Dante Cephas’ arrival has ended. Cephas, one of the top wide receivers in the transfer portal, officially is a Nittany Lion. The former Penn Hills and Kent State star, who verbally committed to Penn State in January, enrolled in classes Monday for the first summer semester,...
Bethel Park School Board primary results
Two candidates have the opportunity to unseat Bethel Park School Board incumbents in November. Liz Avon (2,498 votes) and Danielle Gosnell (2,476) earned ballot spots in the general election with the top totals among Democrats in the May 16 primary, according to unofficial Allegheny County results. Others on the Democratic...
5 tips to tackle a home remodel in an uncertain economy
Spring is kickoff season for many kitchen remodels, bathroom updates and deck repairs, but recent economic turmoil may have homeowners questioning their home improvement plans. Spending on home renovations is expected to slow this year because of factors such as declining home sales and values, rising interest rates , continuing...
Westmoreland happenings: Plant sales, bingos, rummage sale, blood drive, more
Submissions from nonprofit organizations for Briefly Speaking can be emailed to cpinto-smith@triblive.com. Include a complete address and daytime phone number. Submissions are due at least two weeks prior to the event. Each announcement is printed once; there is no fee. Church news • Ligonier Church of Christ will host a...
Letter to the editor: Soft-on-crime activists, legislators to blame for gun violence
I am a Marine veteran and member of the NRA. I am a registered Republican and owner of several firearms. Whenever a mass shooting or murder with a firearm happens in our country, the left is quick to blame the GOP, the NRA and law-abiding gun owners. I’ve grown tired...
Letter to the editor: Defaulting on national debt would be catastrophic
In response to the letter “Government should default on national debt” (April 30, TribLIVE): Well, I do agree that as citizens we have no input on the national debt and someone has to be responsible, but this is what you overlooked. Experts agree the following events would occur: • Unemployment...
Editorial: Springdale shouldn’t rezone Cheswick plant for housing
Recycling isn’t just for aluminum cans and water bottles. It is also how old properties find new uses. An old church can become a concert venue or comedy club. A school can become a luxury home with a multimillion dollar price tag or an affordable apartment building for seniors ....
Letter to the editor: Time for government to step up and help us all
My God, what the hell is happening to our country? My opinion is that we are going to collapse, and our government seems to be standing by watching it happen. All of them. Everyone can see the economy is in the tank. Go to the market or to buy gas...
