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Suspended Somerset DA’s sexual assault trial continued to 2023
SOMERSET — Suspended Somerset County District Attorney Jeffrey Thomas’ trial on sexual assault charges has been continued to 2023. Court-appointed Senior Judge Timothy Creany granted Thomas’ attorneys’ motion to delay the case until Jan. 9, granting them time to obtain an expert medical report they said will be “essential” to...
David Chavern: Big Tech is trying to cancel local news
Facebook and Google have become the de facto regulators of news and speech — deciding what content people see and when. Their dominating control over how we communicate has serious implications for freedom of the press and our broader rights under the First Amendment. To be sure, the First Amendment...
Alexis Leondis: Biden’s student loan plan neglects older borrowers
There’s a group of student loan borrowers who may need relief more than anyone else: retirees and others who are smothered by student debt in their senior years. Sadly, President Joe Biden’s student debt forgiveness plan doesn’t do enough for them. Like the whole topic of loan forgiveness, it’s difficult...
Metallica releases pro shot video of 2 songs from PNC Park in PittsburghVideo
Tens of thousands of Metallica fans witnessed Metallica tear through two hours of its hits on Aug. 14 at PNC Park in Pittsburgh. And if you weren’t there, you can get a taste of what you missed thanks to the band’s YouTube page. The band this week released two professionally...
Independent schedule allowed Uniontown to experience success
The Uniontown football team decided to go the independent route last season, and with longtime assistant Keith Jeffries at the helm, the Red Raiders snapped a 35-game losing streak. Uniontown defeated Carrick, 41-6, in front of its home crowd at Bill Power Stadium on Sept. 10 and added another victory...
Rodney Gallagher, Laurel Highlands look to make more history
The Laurel Highlands football team is coming off a history-making season, but coach Rich Kolesar, his staff and players want to keep breaking records this year. The Mustangs defeated Beaver, 28-27, in the first round of the WPIAL Class 4A playoffs for the program’s first postseason victory before falling to...
Perennial boys soccer powers Fox Chapel, Shady Side Academy set big goals
Fox Chapel and Shady Side Academy look to again have strong boys soccer teams. The top four teams from each section qualify for the WPIAL playoffs. A team earns three points for a section victory and one point for a tie. The schools end the regular season with a head-to-head...
Greg Fulton: A covid victims’ memorial?
Should there be a national covid-19 memorial? While some small memorials have been constructed around the country, there may never be a national site to remember the over 1 million people who died from covid during the pandemic and those who were essential in helping our country survive it. The dictionary...
Why some of your favorite shows have disappeared from HBO Max
Viewers have come to see streaming as an endless bounty of programming choices that are available in perpetuity. But Warner Bros. Discovery, the new parent of streaming service HBO Max, is demonstrating that there are limits. The company that acquired WarnerMedia has removed 36 series and movies from the streaming...
Gun safety classes geared toward women filling up quickly in Westmoreland County
Protecting herself at home and on the road is important to Jan Owen of Greensburg. But so is being safe when she’s carrying her handgun, she said. “I’m here to learn when the situation is appropriate to take the gun from my purse and use it … when it’s important...
Letter to the editor: Why so afraid of Trump?
Wow! Isn’t the raid of Mar-a-Lago the seventh investigation of Donald Trump? Apparently they really don’t want him to win in 2024. What is the deep state, Washington elite swamp so afraid of? Susan Stiles North Huntingdon...
Sounding off: Pa. not so welcoming; Biden destroying nation; GOP suppressing voters; working together on climate change
Vote to make Pa. more welcoming I am a local physician who has been practicing in Greensburg and Latrobe since 2009. I would like to point out that some of my physician colleagues are not white. Some are not Christian. Some are immigrants. And they are the kindest, most caring...
Letter to the editor: Lucky to have Geyer theater and its performers
I just wanted to send my congratulations to the cast and crew of the Geyer Performing Arts Center’s production of “American Idiot “ last weekend. How refreshing it was to see 20 young people with such talent and enthusiasm. How lucky we are to have a theater group of this...
Letter to the editor: Verify your information, then vote
Americans want the truth. With numerous information sources, this isn’t an easy task. Prior to making major decisions, purchases or voting, check many information outlets and get options from relatives and friends. We can vote out of office elected official(s) who fail to act for the benefit of all Americans....
Editorial: JCPA can stop Big Tech from playing games with the news
For some people, all they know of monopoly comes from the classic board game. If that’s where you learned about the practice of owning and controlling not just a business but also an industry, you might have come away with the idea that monopolies are a good thing. Own all...
The Stroller, Aug. 27, 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 15068. Please include a daytime telephone number. Inclusion games planned for special needs children The Alle-Kiski Inclusion Games will...
Letter to the editor: Law has not been applied evenly
During a recent news conference Attorney General Merrick Garland talked about “applying the law evenly.” Perhaps he is suffering from Biden syndrome. Does he not remember that Hillary Clinton destroyed thousands of emails she was told to retain? Does he not remember the emails between Lisa Paige and Peter Strzok?...
Pirates farm report: Hoy Park, Jack Suwinski homer in Indy win
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 61-58) defeated Rochester (Nationals), 9-1. SS Hoy Park (.228) opened the scoring with a solo home run in the first inning, his eighth, and went 2 for 5. LF Jack Suwinski (.204) hit his sixth home run with a two-run shot in the seventh and went 2 for...
Austin Caye makes impact on offense, defense as Bethel Park tops North Hills
Defense was key for Bethel Park in its 22-10 win over North Hills on Friday night. Led by senior Austin Caye’s pair of interceptions, the Black Hawks’ defense kept the Indians from scoring an offensive touchdown en route to the season-opening victory. “He’s tough to defend,” Bethel Park coach Brian...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Aug. 26, 2022
Football Friday Chambersburg Peach Bowl Showcase Steelton-Highspire 21, Bishop Canevin 14 Freedom Bowl at Hall of Fame Stadium, Ohio St. Edward, Ohio 42, Central Catholic 10 Nonconference Apollo-Ridge 34, Leechburg 28 Armstrong 42, Valley 7 Avonworth 27, Grove City 7 Baldwin 47, Brashear 17 Beaver Falls 22, Blackhawk 7 Bentworth...
High school football roundup for Week Zero: Penn-Trafford holds off Canon-McMillan
Conlan Greene threw for 335 yards and three touchdowns and ran for 42 yards and another score as Class 5A No. 2 Penn-Trafford held off Class 6A No. 5 Canon-McMillan, 35-28, in a nonconference football game Friday night. Daniel Tarabrella caught nine passes for 140 yards and the game’s first...
Dashawn Carter boosts South Allegheny past Yough
South Allegheny’s first drive of the new season didn’t exactly provide ideal results. The Gladiators converted a 25-yard pass on their first play from scrimmage before committing four penalties and eventually punting on a fourth-and-46 deep in their own territory. “We had a good gain right there and were up...
2022 WPIAL statistical leaders for rushing, passing, receiving in Week Zero
Top performers for Week Zero of high school football in Western Pennsylvania. Passing 335 - Conlan Greene, Penn-Trafford (23 of 30) 309 - Mike Evans, Canon-McMillan (13 of 22) 280 - Cadin Olsen, Armstrong (12 of 17) 276 - Brad Birch, Gateway (18 of 28) 263 - Jake Phillips, Hempfield...
In brief: News from Hampton Presbyterian Church, Women’s Business Network and more
Car show The Hampton Presbyterian Church is hosting its fourth Car Show on Sept. 10, from 2-6 p.m. All makes and models are welcome. The grill will be hot, the sodas will be cold, and the tunes will be spinning. People can bring their own tables, chairs, and EZ-ups. Family...
Seneca Valley hangs on as late field-goal attempt by Penn Hills is off target
A back-and-forth game between the Class 5A Penn Hills and 6A Seneca Valley came down to the final play as Penn Hills kicker Owen Williams missed a 34-yard field goal to allow the Raiders to hang onto a 17-15 victory in Week Zero. “It was an ugly win, but it...
