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High school scores, summaries and schedules for April 24, 2023
High schools WPIAL Baseball Monday’s results Class 6A Section 1 Butler 6, Allderdice 4 North Allegheny 7, Seneca Valley 0 Section 2 Canon-McMillan 8, Baldwin 0 Mt. Lebanon 6, Hempfield 0 Central Catholic 6, Norwin 1 Class 5A Section 1 Franklin Regional 4, Armstrong 0 Penn-Trafford 7, Penn Hills 6...
High school roundup for April 24, 2023: Nick Walker’s walk-off walk pushes Montour past Blackhawk
The aptly named Nick Walker drove in the winning run with a walk-off walk in the bottom of the seventh inning, lifting Montour to a 3-2 victory over Blackhawk in a battle for first place in Section 1-4A. Zac Stern tripled and drove in a run and Jake Robinson gave...
House committee passes anti-discrimination bill for LGBTQ Pennsylvanians
The Pennsylvania House Judiciary Committee approved a bill Monday that would add sexual orientation and gender identity to the state’s nondiscrimination law, a step forward in what was described as a two-decade effort to codify rights for LGBTQ people in the state. The legislation, House Bill 300, is a fundamental...
DuBois official’s corruption arrest puts consolidation with Sandy Township at risk
This story first appeared in Talk of the Town, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA’s State College regional bureau featuring the most important news and happenings in north-central Pennsylvania. Sign up for free here. SANDY TOWNSHIP — The arrest of DuBois City Manager Herm Suplizio in March on corruption charges...
Reports: Former Penn State RB Devyn Ford enters transfer portalVideo
Penn State running back Devyn Ford left the team last October to focus on academics. Now, he’s looking to get back on the field with a new program. Ford formally entered the transfer portal Monday, according to multiple reports. The news was first reported by Lions 247. Ford, who played...
Affordability remains top issue for Pa.’s state-related universities during budget process
This story was produced by the State College regional bureau of Spotlight PA, an independent, nonpartisan newsroom dedicated to investigative and public-service journalism for Pennsylvania. Sign up for our regional newsletter, Talk of the Town. HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania’s four state-related universities are asking the legislature for a long-awaited budget increase,...
CNBC anchor alleged sexual harassment by NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell, who was ousted
NBCUniversal Chief Executive Jeff Shell’s sudden departure followed an investigation into a sexual harassment complaint made against him by a longtime CNBC correspondent, the woman’s attorney said. The 41-year-old journalist, Hadley Gamble, has been a Middle East correspondent and anchor for the NBCUniversal-owned financial news network for nearly a decade....
Aspinwall cleans up through ‘Green Streets’ program
Aspinwall conducted its annual “Green Streets” trash pickup on April 22 to coincide with Earth Day. Volunteers spread out through the borough to pick up trash and collected more than 70 bags, according to Andy Collins of Aspinwall Neighbors, which hosted the event. The Fox Chapel Area High School Environmental...
Jenna Fryer: Kyle Busch helps RCR return to NASCAR’s victory laneVideo
TALLADEGA, Ala. — There were many dark days last season for Kyle Busch as his long, successful run with Joe Gibbs Racing came to an end. JGR had lost its sponsor for the two-time Cup Series champion, and the future NASCAR Hall of Famer was an expensive free agent. He...
Pa. House panel advances election reform bill that makes ballot secrecy envelopes optional
Legislation that would give counties a seven-day head start on getting ballots ready for tabulating and require voters be given the chance to correct minor issues to ensure their ballot gets counted won passage by a state House committee on Monday. The bill, sponsored by House State Government Committee Chairman...
Plenty of talent on display at Galleria of Mt. Lebanon art show
As a little girl, Judy Founds had the opportunity to meet a gentleman who made quite the impression on her. In tribute, she drew “Chief Big Tree, Pittsburgh 1950,” a pastel and pencil portrait that drew a lot of attention while on display at the Galleria of Mt. Lebanon. The...
Sewickley Academy names Mark Shelley new Head of Middle School
Mark Shelley has been hired as Sewickley Academy’s new Head of Middle School, starting in July 2023. “We conducted a nation-wide search and brought in several candidates to meet with faculty, staff, administrators, parents and students,” said Sewickley Academy Head of School Dr. Ashley Birtwell. “With Mark, the feedback received...
Tucker Carlson departs Fox News, pushed out by Rupert Murdoch
Tucker Carlson, the provocative conservative prime-time host who helped build Fox News into a ratings juggernaut, has been forced out of the network. Fox News announced the stunning departure of its top-rated host Monday with no explanation, but people familiar with the situation who were not authorized to comment publicly...
Hempfield grad Jacob Boord sets sights on PAC men’s javelin title for Allegheny
For Allegheny junior thrower Jacob Boord, here’s the bad news: He won’t have a chance to become a three-time North Coast Athletic Conference champion in the javelin. But here’s the good news: The Hempfield grad has a new conference to conquer. The Gators moved their athletic programs out of the...
Westmoreland County Senior Spotlight: Ligonier Valley’s Noah Lawson
After going 9-11 last year in Class 3A, Ligonier Valley’s baseball team dropped to Class 2A following the season. That switch already is paying dividends, leading to a 7-2 start to the season, including a 5-1 mark in Section 3-2A. Ligonier Valley is also coming off of a two-game sweep...
Fox Chapel grad Neena Pietropaolo goes from team manager to key cog for Mercyhurst softball
For sports teams, end-of-the-season banquets are a time to look back at the accolades and accomplishments of the prior months. For Fox Chapel grad Neena Pietropaolo, the 2022 Mercyhurst softball banquet was a time to look ahead. Pietropaolo served as the Lakers’ manager last season, and at the end of...
15 possible jurors questioned in 1st day of Robert Bowers synagogue shooting trial
Fifteen prospective jurors were questioned on Monday on the first day of jury selection in the case against the man accused of killing 11 people at a Squirrel Hill synagogue in 2018. It is unclear how many, if any, will be seated on the panel. Robert Bowers, 50, is charged...
Farmers’ market opening, other Bethel Park happenings, week of April 24, 2023
Farmers’ market opens The Bethel Park Farmers’ Market will open its 17th season from 3-7 p.m. May 2 at the South Park VIP Parking Lot near the ice-skating rink located off Corrigan Drive. The market will run every Tuesday through Sept. 26, rain or shine. A variety of vendors will...
Letter to the editor: Racially motivated violence must stop
The April 13 shooting of Ralph Yarl in Kansas City, Mo., allegedly by Andrew Lester, is god-awful. It is shocking that some white citizens still view a portion of minority people as a threat to society. Violence like this should not be happening with today’s generation. We all have to...
In brief: Plant sale, meet the candidates and more in Penn Hills, Verona
Plant sale The Crescent Hills Park Plant Sale Fundraiser, featuring annuals and a limited number of perennials, will be held from 9 a.m.-noon May 20 at the park, 141 Sycamore Drive in Penn Hills. Cash only. Proceeds benefit the Crescent Hills Community Park. Meet the candidates The Penn Hills Democratic...
In brief: Flea market, tree planting and more around Sewickley
Flea market Little Hill United Methodist Church, located at 2350 Magee Road Ext., Sewickley/Franklin Park will hold its annual Flea Market from noon to 7 p.m. on April 27-28, and half-price and hoagie sale on April 30 from 9 a.m. to noon. Tree planting scheduled Leetsdale will host a tree...
In brief: Plant sales, polar plunge and more in the Shaler area
Plant sale Add some fresh flowers and plants to spruce up your garden affordably this Spring at the Shaler Garden Club’s 69th annual Plant Sale from 9 a.m.-noon May 6 at Kiwanis Park in Glenshaw. A variety of hardy perennials from members’ gardens will be offered at bargain prices, along...
In brief: Kindergarten registration, blood drive and more in the South Hills
Kindergarten registration The official 2023-24 registration process is underway for all soon-to-be kindergarten students in the West Jefferson Hills School District. Kindergarten students in the district attend either Gill Hall Elementary or McClellan Elementary schools. Families who have an existing Skyward account can log in to their parent/guardian account and...
In brief: Plant club show, charity benefits and more in the North Hills
Plant club show and sale The Allegheny Chapter of the North American Rock Garden Society will be in McIntosh Hall at Soergels’ Market and Garden Center from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. May 7. The event is free and open to the public. Along with being able to see some wonderful plants...
Letter to the editor: Recycling in Allegheny Township
A small committee of volunteers recruited by the Allegheny Township supervisors has been working to investigate the possibility of recycling in the township. The committee spoke with industry people, went to recycling sites and investigated how nonprofit agencies could help. We also spoke with officials from surrounding communities. We discovered...
