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Letter to the editor: Fetterman not fit for office
Stroke or no stroke, I don’t believe John Fetterman has ever been fit for any political office. He has been a sponge off his parents and is now a sponge off the taxpayer. While he was mayor of Braddock, the borough’s population declined precipitously. He is right about one thing:...
Westmoreland happenings: Community picnic, rummage sale, band festival, more
Submissions from nonprofit organizations for Briefly Speaking can be emailed to Carol Pinto-Smith at cpinto-smith@triblive.com or mailed to Briefly Speaking, 210 Wood St., Tarentum, PA 15084. Include a complete address and daytime phone number. Submissions are due at least two weeks before the event. Each announcement is printed once; there...
Island hopping the Aloha State: no kids, no car, no agenda
In my early 20s, I worked as a nanny for a Swiss billionaire, caring for his four children, seven dogs and 14 homes. For five years I was entrusted with those little kinder as if they were my own, so much that one day the parents said, “We thought perhaps...
Letter to the editor: Signs of a thriving economy
Letter-writer Ray Schratz (”Biden’s uncivilized discourse,” Sept. 13, TribLIVE) states that President Biden has destroyed our economy. Schratz might want to consider a few facts: We have an unemployment rate of only 3.7%, which is very close to the lowest in 50 years. Combined U.S. corporate profits reached $2.62 trillion...
Letter to the editor: Upcoming Supreme Court case could harm millions
There is an upcoming Supreme Court case that, to my shock, no one is talking about: Health and Hospital Corporation of Marion County, Ind. (HHC) v. Talevski. This case has the potential to harm tens of millions of people beyond the state’s borders. With Talevski, the Supreme Court could strip...
Letter to the editor: Biden doesn’t address his failures
Have you ever heard worse lies from any administration than President Biden’s? This administration tells us the surrender in Afghanistan was successful, the border is secure, inflation is transitory, the 87,000 new IRS agent to be hired under the so-called Inflation Reduction Act will not add to the deficit, nor...
Editorial: Westmoreland County should focus on doling out opioid settlement dollars it has before eyeing next lawsuit
Westmoreland County is planning to file another opioid lawsuit. The county — like communities across the nation — has been pursuing those who made money off the opioid epidemic for years. It’s the kind of opportunity not seen since the tobacco settlement of 1998, when states were able to take...
Preserving family stories, writers group and more at Sewickley Public Library
Sewickley Public Library is at 500 Thorn Street. It is open seven days a week. For a complete list of library programs, visit sewickleylibrary.org. Preserving family stories Many families have boxes of photos, newspaper clippings, memorabilia, slides, film and documents that are trapped in dusty boxes. The Sewickley Public Library...
Letter to the editor: Carbon neutrality a pipe dream
In this letter “Carbon neutrality unavailable” (Aug. 31, TribLIVE), Karl Pfirrmann provided information about requirements and availability of electricity to meet the demand of total electric autos in light of the Democratic Congress and President Joe Biden’s commitment to be carbon neutral by year 2050. Pfirrmann is a renowned and...
The Stroller, Sept. 14, 2022: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Publicize your community events, fundraisers and club meetings for free in The Stroller. Send information at least a week in advance to vndnews@triblive.com or The Stroller, 210 Wood St., Tarentum PA 15084. Please include a daytime telephone number. Tickets on sale for annual Armstrong Foundation dinner The Armstrong County Community...
Letter to the editor: Some things to ponder
To borrow a phrase coined by a respected deceased newspaper columnist, some things I think I think: I think we should defund the IRS and instead simplify the tax code. Everyone gets a $48,000 deduction, pays 15% on balance and no other deductions exist. Fair is fair. I think there...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Sept. 13, 2022
High schools Cross country Tuesday’s results Boys Division I Section 1 Hempfield 17, Latrobe 46 Hempfield 15, Derry 50 Section 6 South Fayette 28, Peters Township 29 South Fayette 19, Bethel Park 38 Peters Township 15, Bethel Park 48 Division II Section 3 Seton LaSalle 15, Burgettstown 50 McGuffey 15,...
High school roundup for Sept. 13, 2022: Upper St. Clair gets past Allderdice
Ryan Higgs had a pair of goals and Drew Popp netted the game-winner to lead Upper St. Clair (5-1-1, 4-1) to a 3-1 victory over Allderdice (5-2-1, 3-2) in Section 2-4A boys soccer Tuesday. Belle Vernon 1, Washington 0 – Trevor Kovatch scored in overtime to lift Belle Vernon (5-2,...
Pirates farm report for Sept. 13, 2022: David Bednar begins rehab assignment with Indy
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 70-65) struggled in a loss to Toledo (Tigers), 9-1. RHP David Bednar (0-1, 9.00) began a rehab assignment for a back injury and went one inning, allowing one run on one hit and striking out two. RHP Noe Toribio (6.08) went three innings and allowed four runs on...
Kennywood, Knoebels, Dutch Wonderland land national ‘Golden Ticket Awards’Video
On July 4, 1926, a small amusement park with a swimming pool and carousel and some food stands opened in Northumberland County. In 2016 that park celebrated its 90th anniversary. This weekend, the family-owned Knoebels Amusement Resort won a handful of Golden Ticket Awards from the publication Amusement Today, including...
Baldwin parents plead guilty to 3rd-degree murder in infant son’s drug death
Despite the tragic circumstances of his young life, Tommy Snelsire was always smiling, his grandfather said. He spent his first days at the Children’s Institute of Pittsburgh after being born addicted to heroin and fentanyl. Doctors treated him with methadone. While Tommy’s extended family was at the facility constantly, prosecutors...
They tried to modernize Congress. Now time is running out
WASHINGTON — They are the oddballs and the true believers on Capitol Hill, the ones who think civility is possible in these uncivil times. For four years, they have worked to “fix Congress” — and tried to live by their own advice. It came close to falling apart. Cool reflection...
Hound Hike scheduled at Camp Guyasuta
The Boy Scouts are sponsoring Hound Hike on Sept. 18 at Camp Guyasuta from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. All dogs must be on a leash and must have all necessary shots, including rabies and distemper. They must be healthy and free from parasites. Vendors will be available as will...
Penn State preparing for Auburn’s ‘Orangeout’ atmosphere
Auburn star Derick Hall made quite the claim Monday when speaking with local media, saying: “I know our Orangeout will be better than their Whiteout.” Last year, Auburn visited Penn State and lost 28-20 in front of a sold-out Beaver Stadium crowd. Now, it’s the Tigers’ turn to host the...
Taste of Sewickley raises funds for KidsVoice
Set in the picturesque garden of a private residence, the volunteer-run 2022 Taste of Sewickley on Sept. 10 treated guests to a one-of-a-kind gourmet meal — and raised $97,000 for KidsVoice in the process. More than 30 local volunteers came together to plan, cook and serve the multi-course dinner inspired...
Veronika Dolar: Does raising the minimum wage kill jobs?
California’s new fast-food law is expected to lead to a higher minimum wage for the industry in the state — as high as $22 in 2023, up from $15 as of September 2022. While backers say the law is necessary to ensure fair wages and treatment in California’s fast-food industry,...
Route 356 renovation in Allegheny Township on pace to be finished by midfall
A midfall reopening remains on track in Allegheny Township for the massive Route 356 renovation project that began in April. The project spans an area from near the Weinels Crossroads section of the township to the area near the corner of Route 356 and White Cloud Road. Ligonier Construction crews...
Millennial Money: Get kids set to invest with these accounts
During my late teens, my mom handed me two worn, blue passport-size books with details of my custodial investment accounts. I had no clue what to do with them, but it didn’t matter, because the accounts were empty anyway. Perhaps for the best, because I’m almost certain my assets wouldn’t...
Flying with children? Better plan ahead to get seats together
Earlier this summer, the Office of Aviation Consumer Protection issued a notice urging U.S. airlines to “do everything in their power” to keep children 13 and younger near their parents when flying. The office will begin to review all airline policies and consumer complaints four months after the notice is...
Why Tyler Perry’s passion project ‘A Jazzman’s Blues’ will mark his major film festival debutVideo
Tyler Perry is nothing if not prolific. And busy. Already a wildly successful writer, producer, director and performer in film, television and theater, he added studio head to his resume with the 2019 opening of the massive Tyler Perry Studios production complex in Atlanta. In 2021 he received an honorary...
