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Suspended attorney with history of drug abuse attacked priest outside South Side monastery, police say
A man arraigned Monday after police say he attacked a priest outside a South Side monastery is a suspended Pittsburgh-based criminal defense lawyer, the Tribune-Review has learned. Lawyer Timothy Tomasic, 46, of Scott, was charged with aggravated assault and simple assault following Saturday’s incident. Tomasic was in Allegheny County Jail...
Pa. Medicaid reenrollment: What you need to know to keep your health insurance or find other options
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 — If you’re one of the nearly 3.7 million Pennsylvanians who use Medicaid for health insurance, you’ll need to requalify...
Desire to work, learn helps Penn-Trafford grad Anthony Sherwin blossom for Bucknell baseball teamVideo
Bucknell baseball coach Scott Heather remembers watching Penn-Trafford’s Anthony Sherwin at a recruiting showcase. It was during batting practice, and Sherwin was in the outfield shagging balls with several other players. Though it wasn’t really a drill designed for fielding grounders, anytime one came to the outfield, Sherwin, Heather said,...
Westmoreland County Senior Spotlight: Latrobe’s Josh Havrilla
Often, when a high school athlete plays two sports, they are in different seasons. For Latrobe’s Josh Havrilla, both of his passions happen to fall at the same time. Havrilla, who’s played tennis and volleyball together the last two springs, is certainly busy, but it’s not a big deal for...
After 3-year hiatus, Plum grad Carlee Domke excelling for Chatham track while pursuing doctorateVideo
Paging Dr. Domke. … Paging Dr. Domke. … Please report for the 400-meter hurdles. OK, so that probably won’t be the way Chatham’s Carlee Domke is summoned to the starting line for the Presidents’ Athletic Conference track and field championships. But for some creative public address announcer, it might draw...
A year after transferring, Penn State’s Chop Robinson is among top pass rushers in the FBS
STATE COLLEGE — Chop Robinson sported a smile in the Beaver Stadium media room after Saturday’s Blue-White game. It was warranted after he spent the afternoon living in the White team’s backfield and chasing down whichever quarterback was in. It was also fitting for Robinson, who committed to Penn State...
Letter to the editor: Time for Mark Madden to go
Mark Madden’s caustic insults to Pittsburgh sports teams and fans do not belong in our great city. He has crapped on the city that has allowed his inciting negative comments for too many years. Good or bad, mismanaged, whatever — we are the fans of everything great about Pittsburgh and...
Letter to the editor: Reelect Bethany Hallam
I’m excited to vote for Bethany Hallam for Allegheny County Council At-Large during the May 16 Democratic primary. Hallam brings ambition for what’s possible within Allegheny County government. She advanced bills that protect our environment, create more opportunity for Community College of Allegheny County students, strengthen our elections and improve...
In brief: Clean up days, tree plantings and more in the Sewickley area
Clean Up Day set Leetsdale Clean Up Day is scheduled for 9 a.m. to noon April 22. Volunteers can pickup supplies and a light breakfast at the borough building, 373 Beaver St. A light lunch will be served at noon. Contact Mayor Sandra Ford at 724-266-4820 or email mayorsford@gmail.com for...
In brief: Meet the candidates, Arbor Day and more in Penn Hills
Meet the candidates The Penn Hills Democratic Committee will host a meet the candidates night on where residents can meet the Democratic Party endorsed candidates locally and on the county level, ahead of the May 16 primary election. Light refreshments will be provided. The event will take place from 6-8...
Letter to the editor: Reelect Synan as Murrysville mayor
Murrysville has indeed been fortunate to have been led by Regis Synan, who has decided to run for a second term. With skills honed by a lifetime of both industrial business and emergency services for the community, he focused on public safety (police, fire and EMS) and related committees while...
Editorial: ‘Skill’ games are gambling; regulate them
Gambling is among the most heavily regulated and taxed businesses in Pennsylvania — except for the variety available at the local convenience store. Electronic “skill games” look much like casino slot machines. But skill games require input beyond money — the answer to a trivia question, a quick-reaction challenge or...
Hampton area happenings, week of April 17, 2023
Scrapbooking at library Hampton Community Library will host an Intro to Scrapbooking program from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 15. The first hour will focus on creating a simple page that can get you started scrapbooking or that you can take home and frame. Bring three or four pictures....
Monroeville area happenings, week of April 17, 2023
‘200 Years of Brewing’ program Monroeville Public Library welcomes Richard Ober, lead author of “200 Years of Brewing in Allegheny County,” for a program scheduled from 6:30 to 8 p.m. May 5. The Ober Brewery featured on the book’s cover is Richard’s family business and one of many German breweries...
Pancake breakfast, Clean-Up Day, other briefs from Plum, Oakmont, Verona, week of April 17, 2023
Pancake breakfast in Plum Plum Creek Lodge 799 Masonic Hall hosts its first-ever fundraising pancake breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon April 22 at the lodge, 9521 Saltsburg Road, Plum. The cost is $10 for all you can eat, plus juice or coffee. Children are welcome to partake for $5....
Letter to the editor: Improve judicial system rather than violate Second Amendment
A recent letter pleaded for legislative action to ban the “weapons of war” (“It’s guns, and we must fix the problem,” April 5, TribLIVE), while another wanted to “make things more difficult on the criminals” (“We must make it more difficult for criminals to get guns,” April 3, TribLIVE). Neither...
The Stroller, April 17, 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. Volunteers needed at Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley Animal Protectors of...
Letter to the editor: Motorists can help keep road workers safe
In 2020, 857 people were killed and 44,240 people were injured in work zone crashes, according to the National Safety Council. The number of lives impacted by these incidents demonstrates the need for safer work zones. In honor of National Work Zone Awareness Week April 17-21, which encourages community members...
Editorial cartoons for the week of April 17
Editorial cartoons for the week of April 17....
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of April 17
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of April 17....
Ron DeSantis hits back with ads attacking TrumpVideo
A political group aligned with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis launched video attack ads against Donald Trump, striking back at the former president for scathing criticism of DeSantis and ratcheting up hostilities between the rivals for the Republican presidential nomination. Never Back Down, a pro-DeSantis group, blasted Trump as a “gun...
Report: Justice Clarence Thomas reported income from defunct firm
WASHINGTON — Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas reported income from a real estate firm founded by his wife and her family, even after the company ceased to exist, The Washington Post said. The Nebraska real estate firm, Ginger Ltd. Partnership, was founded in the 1980s and was shut down in...
High school sports schedules for April 17, 2023
High schools WPIAL Baseball Monday’s schedule WPIAL Class 6A Section 1 Allderdice at North Allegheny, 7 p.m. Seneca Valley at Pine-Richland, 4:15 p.m. Section 2 Central Catholic at Baldwin, 4 p.m. Hempfield at Canon-McMillan, 4 p.m. Norwin at Mt. Lebanon, 4 p.m. Class 5A Section 1 Armstrong at Gateway, 7...
Pirates farm report for April 16, 2023: Malcom Nunez’s grand slam helps Indy blank St. Paul
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 7-8) won its second straight game with a 7-0 victory over St. Paul (Twins). C Tyler Heineman (.400) smacked a three-run homer in the fourth innings, and 1B Malcom Nunez (.217) hit a grand slam in the seventh inning. LF Cal Mitchell (.195) was 2 for 3. 2B...
Rain threat remains in water-logged South Florida
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Scattered showers and thunderstorms are forecast to develop across inland portions of South Florida and move toward the east coast during the afternoon and early evening hours of Sunday, according to the National Weather Service. The weather service said Sunday that areas hit hard by last...
