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Elizabeth Forward dominates Southmoreland for conference win
Southmoreland scored on its opening possession, but Elizabeth Forward responded in a big way to defeat the homestanding Scotties, 42-6, in Interstate Conference play Friday night at Russ Grimm Field in Alverton. Southmoreland’s Ty Keffer pulled in a 35-yard reception from Kadin Keefer at the Warriors’ 24, and after Elizabeth...
Late touchdown gives resurgent Shaler its 1st victory over Woodland Hills
After his team’s thrilling double-overtime victory over Franklin Regional on homecoming last week, Shaler coach Jim Ryan said he hoped the win would kick start the Titans into conference play. It did that, as the Titans knocked off Woodland Hills for the first time Friday night, in the 12th all-time...
Pair of 200-yard rushers help Monessen beat West Greene for 4th straight win
For the first time in 50 years, Monessen featured a pair of 200-yard rushers Friday night. Daevon Burke and Tyvaughn Kershaw combined for 445 rushing yards and seven touchdowns in the Greyhounds’ 62-25 victory over visiting West Greene in Tri-County South Conference play at Memorial Stadium. Burke carried the ball...
Devin Beattie’s 6-TD game leads Burrell past Imani Christian
Burrell improved to 5-1 Friday by defeating Imani Christian, 41-30, at UPMC Graham Field. The key to success for the Bucs was running the football, and they ran the option on all but one play. They finished with 386 yards of total offense, all on the ground. Devin Beattie led...
Randolph scores 5 TDs to lead win over Mars, keep Highlands undefeated
Highlands junior Aaran Randolph had a night to remember. Playing a variety of positions, particularly wildcat quarterback, Randolph was in on the first six Highlands touchdowns of the night, including scores on three consecutive plays. It all added up to a resounding 54-22 home victory Friday night against Mars in...
For Obama, 1 Trump term wasn’t a big worry, but ‘8 years would be a problem’
Former President Barack Obama told reporters in his last days as president that he wasn’t worried about a single Donald Trump term, but was concerned about a “sustained period” of political norms being undermined if he served two terms, according to newly released documents obtained by Bloomberg News. Obama met...
Doug Mastriano says ‘lawlessness is killing Philadelphia,’ as protesters outside call him ‘extremist’
PHILADELPHIA — State Sen. Doug Mastriano told a crowd in North Philadelphia on Friday, that Latinos were the future of the Republican Party and encouraged them to support his campaign for governor, which he said was all about “Dios, patria, familia.” “Now it’s up to the Republican Party to get...
Gary Franks: Fear vs. reality — which one will prevail in November?
Democratic leaders have failed to do their basic job of passing a budget and spending/appropriations bills via regular order or for that matter even as a continuing resolution once again. It is quite apparent that Democrats are just too busy with other pressing matters, like producing the “Trump Reality Show.”...
Shapiro sets spending record, outraises Mastriano in final weeks of governor’s race
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 — Democrat Josh Shapiro’s campaign spent a staggering $28 million on his bid for Pennsylvania governor over the past three...
Dr. Andrew Smolar: Does your party represent your moral foundation?
We are divided by our different belief systems. Roughly half of the population believes that our institutions are fair and that everyone is responsible for the outcome of his/her chosen pathway. The other half believe that the playing field is lopsided and that outcomes are not primarily determined by the...
Genesis sells music catalog for $300M, report says
Genesis is selling its song catalog for a reported $300 million. A deal is expected to be announced soon between the band and the Concord music group, the Wall Street Journal reported Thursday. That arrangement will reportedly see Genesis and its star Phil Collins part ways with their recordings and...
Fetterman-Oz in statistical dead heat heading into home stretch of Senate campaign
With 40 days until Election Day, John Fetterman and Dr. Mehmet Oz are in a statistical dead heat for the state’s U.S. Senate seat. Multiple polls released in the past few days show Oz, the celebrity heart doctor and Republican candidate, still trailing Fetterman, the state’s lieutenant governor and Democratic...
NFL fans, players react to Tua Tagovailoa head injuryVideo
Former Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier was watching Thursday night when Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa left Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on a stretcher. He quickly tweeted out a message of support. “(Prayers) for Tua. May god be with you and hopefully okay. The staff in UC hospital do a great...
Letter to the editor: Vote for politicians who follow Constitution
We should be grateful for President Trump. He laid bare the ineptitude, corruption, propaganda and authoritarian leanings of government, collusion with such things by Big Tech, and the general stupidity and authoritarian inclination in a large portion of the public. Don’t forget the 81 million votes for Joe Biden. The...
Letter to the editor: Dietary Supplement Listing Act is nonsense
There is less than a week left to stop S4090, the Dietary Supplement Listing Act of 2022 (DSLA), which will regulate supplements out of existence. Right now, DSLA is still attached to S4348, the Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA), because Congress knows this is a bad bill that can’t...
Hampton officials approve Topnick Drive traffic study
The Hampton Township Council voted unanimously at its Sept. 28 meeting to commission a traffic study to determine if putting a four-way stop sign at Topnick Drive at Park Road would improve safety and traffic flow near Hampton High School. Police Chief Thomas Vulakovich said earlier this month that traffic...
Fellowship: Shabbat services, Sunday school and more at Sewickley area places of worship
Beth Samuel Jewish Center Beth Samuel Jewish Center holds Shabbat Morning Services every Saturday at 10 a.m. in person and on Zoom. Upcoming events include: Oct. 7: First Friday Family Services, 7 p.m. Level 3 Religious School students will lead. We’ll also acknowledge the upcoming festival of Sukkot and Simchat...
The Stroller, Sept. 30, 2022: 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 a week in advance to vndnews@triblive.com or The Stroller, 210 Wood St., Tarentum PA 15084. Please include a daytime telephone number. Chicken Marsala and wine on the menu at Peoples Library fundraiser...
Letter to the editor: Where’s the outrage over Republican smears?
Ray Schratz’s letter “Biden’s uncivilized discourse” (Sept. 13, TribLIVE) would be laughable if it weren’t so sad. He says President Biden “smeared” 50% of Americans by calling them fascists and racists. Schratz must have missed the smearing of over 50% of Americans by Republicans at all levels calling us pedophiles,...
News from North Allegheny Foundation, the Town of McCandless and more
Trick or Trot North Allegheny Foundation will host its annual Trick or Trot on Oct. 29, 2022, at the Marshall Middle/Elementary schools campus. The 5K Run begins at 8:30 a.m. with a 1-mile Fun Run at 9:30 a.m. The NA Tiger Marching Band will perform at 9 a.m. and at...
Guardian Protection in Warrendale provides adaptive bikes
Guardian Protection employees presented adaptive bikes to children from Butler and New Castle on Sept. 22, in festivities at the company’s corporate headquarters on Thorn Hill Road in Marshall Township in conjunction with Variety the Children’s Charity, of Wexford. “Our goal is to make life better by making it safer....
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Sept. 29, 2022
High schools Field hockey Thursday’s results Section 3A Pine-Richland 12, Hempfield 0 Nonsection Penn-Trafford 6, Winchester Thurston 0 Shady Side 2, Oakland Catholic 0 Football Thursday’s result City League Allderdice 50, Brashear 8 Friday’s schedule WPIAL Class 6A Central Catholic at Canon-McMillan, 7 p.m. Class 5A Allegheny Six Baldwin at...
High school roundup for Sept. 29, 2022: Shady Side Academy beats Deer Lakes in 1st-place showdown
Drew McKim and Amir Awais scored to lead Shady Side Academy to a 2-1 victory over Deer Lakes in Section 2-2A boys soccer Thursday night. The Bulldogs (9-1, 9-1) and Lancers (11-2, 9-1) are now tied for first place in the section. Ryan Hanes scored for Deer Lakes (11-2, 9-1)....
Trevor Noah will depart ‘The Daily Show’ after 7 years as host: ‘My time is up’Video
Trevor Noah’s time on “The Daily Show” is coming to a close, the Los Angeles Times has confirmed. While taping the series on Thursday, Noah revealed to his audience that he will be departing the late-night series. He started his statement reflecting on his time on the late-night program, which...
Judge extends Trump special master deadline until December
WASHINGTON — A federal judge in Florida has extended the timeline for the review of documents seized from former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home, delaying the fight over whether any materials are privileged by another two weeks. U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon, citing delays in hiring a vendor to scan...
