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Pirates farm report for Aug. 19, 2022: Cal Mitchell, Mike Burrows headline Indy win
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 56-57) scored three in the seventh to beat Iowa (Cubs), 3-2. LF Cal Mitchell (.322) went 2 for 3 with a double and a three-run homer, his seventh. RHP Mike Burrows (4.31) started and threw five scoreless innings, allowing four hits and one walk and fanning six. LHP...
Gary Franks: The Trump reality show and the media’s addiction
I trust we all would agree that addictions — whether it’s drugs, alcohol, gambling or anything else — are not healthy. So why not define former President Donald Trump as a media addiction? Yes, the mainstream media (both left and right), cable stations, social media, newspapers and radio are all...
Knoch senior football player Jake Murphy put into new role
As Tim Burchett and the new coaching staff at Knoch install a new offense, plans are to build around Jake Murphy. Murphy, a senior, was a first-team Greater Allegheny Conference inside linebacker last year and a second-team tight end. But this season, Murphy will be moving into a slot receiver...
Editorial: Lawmakers’ big raises are an affront to Pa. taxpayers
Aren’t raises great? Everyone likes more money. Everyone appreciates finding out that hard work and service to an employer is rewarded with a little bit extra in the bank account. For too many people, that just doesn’t happen. There are pay freezes. There are sad conversations about how valuable you...
New West Deer municipal complex could cost $11 million, but no tax hike vowed
The West Deer supervisors viewed plans for a new municipal complex this week — along with its $11 million price tag. Matthew Franz, a vice president for HHSDR Architects and Engineers, and HHSDR associate David Kent unveiled proposed artist renderings and a floor plan to the supervisors. The new complex,...
Apollo-Ridge looks to stay healthy, bounce back
When coach John Skiba reviewed video of Apollo-Ridge games last season, he rarely saw his prospective starting lineup on the field. That’s because the Vikings were plagued by a variety of injuries and illnesses that led to a 1-4 record in Allegheny Conference play, 2-7 overall. In fact, in the...
California voters don’t want Biden or Trump to run in 2024, poll shows
Californians have little appetite for a rematch of the 2020 presidential race, according to a new UC Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies poll, with strong majorities of the state’s voters hoping neither President Joe Biden nor former President Donald Trump runs again in two years. The poll, co-sponsored by The...
Letter to the editor: Westmoreland Transit drivers know system best
In the article “Westmoreland transit touts rider gains” (Aug. 11, TribLIVE), the Westmoreland County Transit Authority told of the welcome, slowly growing increase in ridership. Also mentioned was the possibility of hiring a consultant to “review and design a new route structure.” I’m sure, if the Westmoreland Transit managers asked...
Letter to the editor: Klein’s commitment to Harrison unquestionable
As a former Harrison Township commissioner and police commissioner, it was an honor to serve with Mike Klein. Not only is he one of the best police chiefs to serve Harrison Township, but he has been one of the best police chiefs in Western Pennsylvania. His unwavering commitment to protecting...
Woman whose body was recovered from river near Mon Wharf is identified
Authorities have identified a woman pulled from the Monongahela River near Downtown Pittsburgh on Thursday. Gloria Anderson, 38, of Pittsburgh, was pronounced dead at the scene around 9:45 a.m. Pittsburgh police and River Rescue responded to the river near the Mon Wharf for a report of a body in the...
How to make the transition back to school a smooth one
There’s nothing quite like new school year excitement — unless you’re overwhelmed by all of the back-to-school prepping and hype. Whether it’s being on time, dealing with first-day nerves or making sure your student has a happy return to class, area educators, parents and school officials share their tried-and-true back-to-school...
Sewickley area student news for the week of Aug. 19, 2022
Angelina Palladini was named to the dean’s list at Carthage College for the spring 2022 semester. Jason Smith was named to the dean’s List for the spring semester at the University of Maryland Global Campus. Logan Yee graduated from Tufts University on May 22 with a bachelor of fine arts...
The Stroller, Aug. 19, 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. Talent show scheduled at Casino Theater The Casino Theater in Vandergrift will...
Letter to the editor: Trump brings it on himself
There have been several letters in the last several weeks defending former President Donald Trump and complaining of the “witch hunts” and the constant mainstream media “negative” coverage of him. First off, the never-ending Nazi-like Trump rallies and him hinting at a 2024 run keep him front and center, so...
Pirates farm report for Aug. 18, 2022: Malcom Nunez hits game-winning homer for Curve
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 55-57) was blanked by Iowa (Cubs), 3-0. RHP Jerad Eickhoff (5-5, 4.45) started and gave up three runs on five hits, including a homer, in five innings. LHP Cam Allred (2.59) pitched two scoreless innings, allowing two hits. RHP John O’Reilly (6.25) and LHP Cam Vieaux (3.00) each...
Sean Clifford, Jonathan Sutherland named Penn State captains for record 4th time
Penn State named six captains for the 2022 football season Thursday, making history with two of the choices. Redshirt senior quarterback Sean Clifford and linebacker Jonathan Sutherland became the first four-time captains in program history. The addition of an extra year of eligibility for players on the roster during the...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Aug. 18, 2022
High schools Golf Thursday’s results Boys Class 3A Section 1 Norwin 203, Latrobe 211 Medalists: Alex Graham (N) 38, PJ Germano (L) 40 Penn-Trafford 196, Armstrong 211 Medalist: Nick Turowski (PT) 37 Indiana 199, Hempfield 206 Section 2 Trinity 198, Ringgold 241 Medalists: Brock Carrigan, Logan Daniels (T) 39, Clayton...
Music in the Streets returns to Irwin
Music in the Streets returned to downtown Irwin on Thursday evening. The event was presented by Irwin Business and Professional Association and Duncan Financial. Scheduled to perform were: Bob Brooks, at the Colonial Grille Taproom on Main Street; Elaine Painter & Gary, at Brandy’s Basement; the Kenny Blake Band on...
In brief: News from Aspinwall RiverTrail Park, Fox Chapel Area Rotary and more
River Jam Five bands will take part in River Jam at 5 p.m. Aug. 25 at Allegheny RiverTrail Park in Aspinwall. The Jam will feature The Cedar Run Band, The Compadres, The John Vento Trio, The Untouchables and Asphalt Rodeo. Voluntary donations are requested. Proceeds will benefit Allegheny RiverTrail Park...
Madison Cawthorn’s campaign disclosure woes continue after misreporting his own donation
WASHINGTON — Rep. Madison Cawthorn’s troubles with the Federal Election Commission continued this week when he reported to the agency that he had failed to disclose an additional $235,566 he gave his campaign in the most recent quarter beyond what he told them three days earlier. Cawthorn already drew the...
Mercer County man to remain in custody pending trial, accused of threatening FBI agents on Gab
Hours before a Mercer County man was arrested for threatening FBI agents on the alt-right social media platform Gab, authorities say he sent similar text messages to his girlfriend in which he said he hoped that the children of the agents he wanted to kill would become parentless. Those messages...
Reports: GOP cuts ad spending in Pennsylvania, as Fetterman launches ad targeting D.C. insiders
A major funding arm for Republican U.S. Senate candidates has slashed ad spending in several battleground states, including Pennsylvania, according to multiple reports. At the same time, Democratic Senate candidate John Fetterman has released several proposals and launched a related ad blaming inflation on wealthy insiders and lobbyists in Washington,...
Laurels & lances: Celebrating concerts, condemning crime
Laurel: To a real comeback. Pittsburgh has always been a place to catch some truly amazing music — whether you are talking about at a local bar or small venue or in a traveling theater production. But is there anything like a big stadium show? There really isn’t. And yet,...
Pa. lawmakers weigh bills that would allow independents to vote on primary candidates
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 — Former elected officials and government experts told a panel of state lawmakers that Pennsylvania’s primary system should be opened...
Brian Stelter out at CNN as his media criticism show ‘Reliable Sources’ is canceledVideo
In the first major on-air personnel move under CNN chief Chris Licht, the network is parting ways with senior media correspondent Brian Stelter and canceling his Sunday program “Reliable Sources.” Stelter announced his departure to NPR. A CNN representative did not respond to a request for comment. Stelter is scheduled...
