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Westmoreland County don’t miss high school football matchups for 2022 Week 5
Class 5A Big East Norwin (1-4, 0-1) at 5-Penn-Trafford (3-2, 0-1) 7:30 p.m. Friday, Warrior Stadium, Harrison City Norwin has dropped its past two games, both at home, to Plum, 42-13, and Woodland Hills, 35-0. Penn-Trafford is coming off a 28-17 loss to Hempfield. Penn-Trafford won the 2021 meeting, 35-14....
The Birdie puts on his game face, brings his ‘A’ game to Week 5 Westmoreland County picks
Last week: 8-6 (57.1%) Season: 45-14 (76.3%) The Birdie has been covering high school football for a long time and has lent an ear to a lot of postgame interviews. Local coaches have been dive-bombing him with cliches like he used to dive-bomb car windshields when he was a young...
Three sentenced in $87 million Medicaid fraud scheme
Three people who were part of a sophisticated, $87 million health care fraud scheme were sentenced Wednesday in federal court in Pittsburgh. The three were among a total of 16 people charged for billing Pennsylvania Medicaid for in-home health care for services that were never performed. Fifteen of those people...
Sidney Powell’s claims against Dominion Voting tossed by judge
Former Trump campaign lawyer Sidney Powell’s countersuit challenging a voting machine maker’s $1.3 billion defamation suit against her was dismissed by a federal judge. Powell, who widely spread a false conspiracy theory that Dominion Voting Systems Inc. rigged the 2020 presidential election against Donald Trump, claimed that the company was...
Death penalty trial in slaying of off-duty Pittsburgh officer postponed until February
The trial for a man accused in 2019 of killing an off-duty Pittsburgh police officer has been postponed until Feb. 27. Jury selection in the capital case against Christian Bey was supposed to begin on Monday before Allegheny County Common Pleas Judge Kevin G. Sasinoski. However, according to a motion...
Photos: Plum Fall Festival
Plum’s annual Fall Festival took place Sept. 24 at Plum Creek Park. Kids activities include a pumpkin patch, pony rides, games and more. Food trucks and craft beer were on hand as well....
Ollie’s sets world record for largest bobblehead with 16-foot tall, oversized mascotVideo
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet has joined the Guinness World Record books after revealing an oversized, bobblehead replica of Ollie, their beloved and long-time mascot. The company hosted the event at their Harrisburg store on 6295 Allentown Blvd. in celebration of its 40th birthday. The official measurements for the bobblehead stands at...
Katie Couric reveals breast cancer diagnosis — ‘Why not me?’
Journalist Katie Couric revealed on her website today that she was diagnosed with breast cancer in June of this year on the eighth anniversary of her marriage to John Molner. Couric, who called herself the “screen queen” for colon cancer, underwent a colonoscopy live on the “Today” show in 2000...
Movie review: ‘The Greatest Beer Run Ever’ recounts war story that’s stranger than fictionVideo
For his follow-up feature to his Oscar-winning 2018 film “Green Book,” director Peter Farrelly (known mostly for his comic collaborations with his brother Bobby) has turned to a genial true story from the Vietnam War. “The Greatest Beer Run Ever” isn’t your typical Vietnam film. Based on a wild, wildly...
Remember When: Moon landing sparked excitement, celebrations in Apollo
With the recent announcement by NASA that the United States will resume missions to the moon, it’s a good time to recall the first moon landing in 1969. Apollo was front and center regarding celebrations surrounding the exciting event. The borough is the only municipality in the country that shares...
Schools like Penn State self-police student-athlete endorsement deals
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. A unanimous 2021 Supreme Court decision opened the door to student-athletes earning money for their “name, image, and likeness” — often...
Hugh Jackman returning as Wolverine in ‘Deadpool 3,’ Ryan Reynolds saysVideo
It’s finally happening: Longtime frenemies Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman are reuniting onscreen for “Deadpool 3.” Reynolds announced Tuesday on social media that Jackman will return as Wolverine for the highly anticipated Marvel film, coming to theaters Sept. 6, 2024. “We’ve been working very hard on the next ‘Deadpool’ film...
Eric Felton: A comedic showdown in the Keystone State
For a dead serious election that may determine which party controls the Senate come 2023, the contest in Pennsylvania between hulking Lt. Gov. John Fetterman and slender celebrity doctor Mehmet Oz has its share of comic relief. Some of it is self-aware: Walking into a Philadelphia rec center gym for...
Emergency responders poised to upgrade equipment via federal grant money
Volunteer fire companies and EMS organizations across Southwestern Pennsylvania continue to benefit from federal grants targeted at local emergency responders. Since 2001, the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Department of Homeland Security has doled out more than 1,800 Assistance to Firefighters Grants across the country, totaling nearly $323 million. The most...
Westmoreland happenings: Apple jamboree, craft shows, car cruise
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...
Letter to the editor: James should file charges against Biden
Why doesn’t New York Attorney General Letitia James, whose life’s work seems to be to persecute Donald Trump, file a civil (or criminal) lawsuit against President Biden for his failure to respond to the crisis at our southern border? It would make much more sense. Jerry Krajci Arnold...
Letter to the editor: Kudos to Hempfield’s players, coaches
Three cheers for Hempfield football and their recent success! Congratulations are not only due to the players and head coach Mike Brown, but big congrats are also due to defensive coordinator Ray Reitz and his son, Ryan. Ray brings a high level of accomplishment to the game, attributed to his...
Letter to the editor: Biden’s ship of fools
Well, America, the ship of fools is sailing full speed ahead with Captain Joe Biden at the helm. He’s filling your plate up with all his lies over the loudspeaker with things like the border is closed, we’re not in a recession, I’m making your lives better, I’m not responsible...
Editorial: Did GOP lawmakers overplay hand with amendment package?
Gov. Tom Wolf is taking a step back and following a new path in getting a Pennsylvania court to agree that a package of amendments proposed by the state Legislature didn’t play by the rules. The governor took the recommendation of the state Supreme Court and backtracked to take his...
The Stroller, Sept. 28, 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. Annual Walk for Hunger event seeks participants The Allegheny Valley Association...
How to apply for a Pa. property tax or rent rebate
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 — Pennsylvania’s rent and property tax rebate program — which helps older and disabled residents offset the rising cost of...
Kathy English: Journalists must explain our work to our readers
Journalists do our jobs in the belief that journalism — at its best — matters to citizens the world over. As journalists around the globe unite today on this World News Day to proclaim publicly that journalism makes a difference, we must not turn away from the discouraging fact —...
Letter to the editor: Show patriotism by voting for those who accept election results, condemn Jan. 6
Republicans have a rare and unique opportunity to show their patriotism and love of American democracy in the 2022 elections by not casting ballots for any candidates who continue, all facts to the contrary, to deny the results of the 2020 presidential election. This includes gubernatorial candidate Sen. Doug Mastriano,...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Sept. 27, 2022
High schools Cross country Tuesday’s results Boys Division I Section 1 Hempfield 28, Norwin 28 Section 3 North Hills 15, Shaler 48 Section 5 Blackhawk 19, New Castle 39 Blackhawk 19, Hopewell 42 New Castle 23, Hopewell 42 Section 6 Upper St. Clair 17, Baldwin 41 Division II Section 4...
High school roundup for Sept. 27, 2022: Miles Jackson powers Bethel Park to OT win
Miles Jackson scored twice, including the game-winner in overtime, to lead Bethel Park (8-3, 7-2) to a 2-1 victory over Trinity (7-4, 5-4) in a matchup of top boys soccer teams in Section 3-3A Tuesday night. Faiden Hodgson scored for the Hillers. Ambridge 5, West Allegheny 4 – Anthony Powell...
