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Burrell hockey team ready to ‘make noise’ in Penguins Cup playoffs
Burrell’s hockey team features a collection of veteran and freshman players from the rival Burrell, Highlands and New-Ken Arnold school districts who share a common goal: to qualify for the PIHL Penguins Cup playoffs. The Bucs did just that, accumulating a record of 8-5-0-1 with 18 points and a fourth-place...
A-K Valley Senior Spotlight: Fox Chapel’s Elsie Smith
After coming off a tough season, Fox Chapel’s girls basketball team has quite a lot to be proud of this winter, putting itself in the playoff chase. Contributing to the success is the lone senior, Elsie Smith. “Last year was a very difficult season for us, but I think it...
Franklin Regional grad Jo-Michelle Huczko believes best days are ahead as pole vaulter at CMUVideo
Two Richard Nixons. That’s the response Carnegie Mellon junior pole vaulter Jo-Michelle “JoJo” Huczko gave to some friends when they queried her about what height she would like to clear in her event. A bit of an explanation is required: Huczko, a Franklin Regional grad, is interested in politics and...
Westmoreland County Senior Spotlight: Mt. Pleasant’s SaraJo Gardner
Mt. Pleasant’s girls swimming team has been one of the WPIAL’s most dominant programs the last few seasons. Last month, the Vikings claimed their third Westmoreland County Coaches’ Association team title in four years. (The meet was canceled in 2020.) A big part of the team’s success is SaraJo Gardner,...
Covid could create crisis in Alex Murdaugh murder trial
Two jurors in the double murder trial of disgraced South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh have covid, leaving the future of the proceedings in some doubt as they enter their fourth week on Monday. Judge Clifton Newman decided keep the trial going in the packed Colleton County courtroom after the remaining...
Letter to the editor: The facts on who pays income tax
The writer of the letter “High earners get tax breaks” (Jan. 31, TribLIVE) claims it is “simply not true” that 50% of wage earners pay no federal income tax at all. The writer then supports his claim by citing facts and figures, all of which pertain to Social Security withholding,...
NerdWallet: Family budgeting tips that actually work
When Tom Snyder coaches people in his church about how to budget, he starts by encouraging them to track their spending. “If we don’t track, we don’t know when to stop spending,” he says. The retired engineer and financial coach in Grand Rapids, Michigan, adds that it’s easy to be...
In brief: Rotary seeking members, college admissions discussion and more around Sewickley
Rotary seeks new members After winning the District Governor’s award for the best club in the area in 2022, Quaker Valley Rotary Club seeks to build on its successes to recruit a new generation of members and to expand its influence. Each year, the club hosts community events that residents...
In brief: Fish fry, senior softball and more in Pine, Richland
Fish fry Our Lady of the Lakes Parish will be hosting its annual Fish Fry beginning Ash Wednesday and every Friday through April 7. Sandwiches, meals, sides and home-made dessert will be available. Raffle baskets featuring an assortment of items will also be available. The hours will be from 3-6:30...
Letter to the editor: Would anyone really ‘cross that bridge’?
Regarding the article “A year after Fern Hollow Bridge collapse, are Western Pa.’s bridges in better shape?” (Jan. 28, TribLIVE): Would anyone in their right mind cross a bridge with a sign posted and flashing the words “CAUTION — BRIDGE RATED IN POOR CONDITION”? I would like to think that...
Letter to the editor: Today’s ‘change’ is not for the better
I remember when, years ago, people thought of “change” as being for the greater good, the betterment of society as a whole. Well, times have “changed” since then, and, unfortunately, not for what I perceive as the betterment of our society. I am a retired scientist. Those of us in...
Editorial: Slamming shut the Medicaid and CHIP continuous enrollment door
The people who can least afford it are about to experience the blatant cruelty of a disappearing helping hand. The coronavirus pandemic prompted the Families First Coronavirus Act. In addition to things such as paid covid sick leave and testing, it also addressed additional SNAP benefits and continuous enrollment in...
Letter to the editor: Second Amendment, weapons and abortion
I believe Democrats must include in their support of the Second Amendment the right to possessing assault weapons and must concede to limiting abortions to a last-resort option. Republicans must not support total bans on abortions, nor prohibit access to birth control. Republicans must also acknowledge that not everyone should...
The Stroller, Feb. 13, 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. Bowl-A-Thon to raise funds for Burrell Education Foundation The annual Burrell...
Letter to the editor: Anxiety and medical marijuana
Regarding the article “How anxiety came to dominate the big business of medical marijuana cards in Pa.” (Feb. 2, TribLIVE): I greatly appreciate the Trib’s recognition and concern regarding this issue. There are many conditions that allow one to qualify for a medical marijuana card in Pennsylvania, but only a...
5 ways Pa.’s marijuana laws could change in 2023
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan newsroom powered by The Philadelphia Inquirer in partnership with PennLive/The Patriot-News, TribLIVE/Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, and WITF Public Media. Sign up for our free newsletters. HARRISBURG — As the legislative session picks up, Pennsylvania lawmakers are considering a host of changes to the state’s cannabis laws...
Editorial cartoons for the week of Feb. 13
Editorial cartoons for the week of Feb. 13....
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of Feb. 13
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High school sports schedule for Feb. 13, 2023
High schools WPIAL Basketball Boys Monday’s schedule Nonsection Baldwin at Peters Township, 7:30 p.m. Berlin-BrothersValley at New Castle, 7:30 p.m. Burgettstown at South Side, 7:30 p.m. Butler at Gateway, 7:30 p.m. Franklin Regional at Norwin, 7:30 p.m. Freedom at Cornell, 7:30 p.m. Freeport at Eden Christian, 7:30 p.m. Indiana at...
College Board accuses Florida of political motivations in AP course dispute
TAMPA, Fla. — Taken aback by Florida’s attacks against its new AP African American studies course, the College Board denounced the state Department of Education, saying it used the course to advance a politically motivated agenda. The organization’s letter, published at 8 p.m. Eastern time Saturday, came just two days...
Kutztown literacy program halted after outcry over book’s focus on climate change
Kutztown School District halted its new One Book, One School program before it reached students after receiving complaints over a book’s focus on climate change. News of the program’s cancellation was met by an outcry by those in favor of the selection of “Two Degrees” by a popular author for...
Remember When: Examining the history of Valentine’s Day reveals some interesting stories, customs
There are a number of differing theories about the origin of Valentine’s Day. Some trace it to the ancient Roman festival of Lupercalia, which is observed on Feb. 15 each year. During this festival, each male participant would randomly choose a woman’s name from a large urn. She would then...
Letter to the editor: Giant Eagle making it harder to be savvy shopper
It is becoming harder and harder for us to be informed consumers and savvy shoppers. Giant Eagle/Market District has announced that, beginning March 2, we no longer will be receiving its weekly ad flyer in the mail. They have told us to use our smartphone to scan their QR code...
Sewickley area real estate transactions for the week of Feb. 12, 2023
Bell Acres Daniel Kralik sold property at 221 Dilworth Road to Shane and Shelby Patnesky for $550,000. Earl Miller sold property at Skrabut Road to Jeffrey and Leslie Blunkosky for $715,000. Edgeworth Michael Miller sold property at 302 Orchard Ln to Adam and Alice Scarr for $685,000. Wayne Murphy sold...
Fox Chapel area real estate transactions for the week of Feb. 12, 2023
Aspinwall John Kearney sold property at 222 Third St. to Gregory and Stacey Supianoski for $435,000. Lauren Jonkman sold property at 412 Eastern Ave. to Carl Misitano and Jordan Valley for $469,000. Douglas Kwiatowski sold property at 920 Guyasuta Ln to Bruce Martin McLaren for $130,000. Etna Timothy Miles sold...
