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Ellen Jovin: How fighting over grammar can help fix a divided America
Four years ago, I decided I needed to host a pop-up grammar-advice stand. The plan was simple: I’d sit on the streets of New York City and help people with their questions. I ordered a folding table, drew a “Grammar Table” sign and waited for the weather to cool. On...
Letter to the editor: Democratic magicians
Just as many of the great magicians in history, the career politicians of the Democratic Party have become masters of misdirection. The Clintons, Obamas and Bidens have perfected this art. Any time they want to draw attention away from their self-serving and corrupt operations, they drag out Donald Trump. They...
Letter to the editor: Media trying to prevent Trump from running again
It is not social media causing problems with people taking things into their own hands. It is the liberal press; I think they’ve been lying about President Trump, calling him a Russian spy and now accusing him of espionage over nuclear secrets, just to try and prevent him from running...
Sounding off: Abortion, state of nation, voter ID, Jan. 6 among hot topics
More important issues than abortion We all thought the abortion issue was decided long ago. I am weary of all the coverage devoted to it over the years. Every election, the subject is brought out and debated again, mainly by men who would rather make a show of power by...
Letter to the editor: We need Wolf’s stimulus checks
Pennsylvania citizens: I am writing to prompt you to write or call your state senator and representative regarding the $2,000 stimulus checks Gov. Tom Wolf wishes to give all Pennsylvania citizens. Wolf would like to give every Pennsylvania citizen who makes $80,000 or less a check for $2,000. I wrote...
Editorial: Westmoreland commissioners should be open about settlement money
Watch movies or television shows with cartels and kingpins, and you come away with one message pretty quickly: Drug money can make things go bad in a hurry. A lot of money plus little trust equals suspicion. It’s not just a fictional truism. You can see it in criminal court...
Western Pa. dishes out Italian beef sandwiches featured on ‘The Bear’
Italian beef sandwiches are having a national moment thanks to FX’s restaurant-themed television “The Bear.” The sandwiches featured on the popular series starring Jeremy Allen White as a chef are a staple of the Chicago area. The juicy, slow-cooked beef sandwiches topped with peppers are also popular at some Allegheny...
The Stroller, Aug. 20, 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. Native tree, shrub sale continues through Aug. 31 The Penn State Extension...
Letter to the editor: A thief is a thief, no excuses
The tempest in a beer can that is the FBI retrieval of unreturned government property from Mar-a-Lago brings to mind this scenario: You throw a party for your spouse, parent, etc. After the guests leave, you discover many pieces of your silverware are missing. Fortunately, a friend remembers seeing “Jim”...
The Birdie predicts Acrisure or bust for Westmoreland County powers
Acrisure or bust. That is the Birdie’s slogan for the 2022 season. He wants to be back on the big stage. “Penn-Trafford, Belle Vernon, I’m looking at you,” the bullish prep prognosticator said as he prepared his season-opening remarks. “You can take the Heinz out of that stadium, but you...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Aug. 19, 2022
High schools WPIAL Football Saturday’s scrimmages Penn Hills at North Allegheny, 9:30 a.m. Pine-Richland at Mt. Lebanon, 10 a.m. Seneca Valley at Cathedral Prep, 11 a.m. Central Catholic at McKeesport, 9 a.m. West Allegheny at Canon-McMillan, 10 a.m. Fox Chapel at Hempfield, 10 a.m. South Fayette at Woodland Hills, 10...
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...
