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Pa. Senate candidate Mehmet Oz indicates he’d vote yes on same-sex marriage bill
Republican Senate candidate Mehmet Oz said Tuesday he supports the right to same-sex marriage, making the statement as the Senate considers a vote that could codify that right into law. Several GOP lawmakers have stated support for “The Respect for Marriage Act” would codify at the federal level same-sex marriage...
On the Fringe: Disruption now the norm until end of PGA Tour seasonVideo
It already has been a good week for Jason Day and Rickie Fowler before they even hit a shot at the Rocket Mortgage Classic in Detroit. Both were outside the top 125 in the FedEx Cup standings with only two tournaments left in the PGA Tour’s regular season, leaving them...
Glassport church, food bank volunteer pleads guilty to corruption of minors
The young woman stood before the court and described abuse she had endured from the age of 6 at the hands of a youth pastor and food bank volunteer. Identified as Jane Doe in court, the 20-year-old told the judge that Dominic Muscante used his position as a volunteer at...
Buccaneers reach agreement with Julio Jones, Chris Godwin cleared to begin training camp
TAMPA, Fla. — Tom Brady is getting another big target to make another run at the Super Bowl. The Buccaneers are signing former Falcons and Titans receiver Julio Jones to a one-year contract, the Tampa Bay Times confirmed. Jones, 33, was traded from the Falcons to the Titans last season...
Seahawks RB Chris Carson retiring at age 27 because of neck injuryVideo
SEATTLE — Seahawks running back Chris Carson is retiring at the age of 27 due to a neck injury, according to multiple reports. With the Seahawks reporting to training camp Tuesday, the team reportedly has given Carson a failed physical designation and will officially release him. The NFL Network reported...
Harrison irons out details of Michael Klein’s retirement, part-time rehiring until new police chief is found
Harrison has a game plan for the final portion of police Chief Michael Klein’s tenure. The township commissioners voted 4-1 Monday night to accept the longtime chief’s retirement, effective Oct. 28. However, he then will be brought back Oct. 31 on a part-time basis as superintendent of police and will...
‘Leave It to Beaver’ star Tony Dow in hospice care, his wife and son say
“Leave It to Beaver” star Tony Dow is not dead, according to his family members. Dow’s death was widely reported Tuesday morning, including in the L.A. Times, until his wife and son told CBS and Fox, respectively, that Dow was still alive. Both said that the famed actor was in...
Week in pictures: July 18-24
A selection of the most compelling images from Tribune-Review photographers from around the region during the week of July 18-24....
Steelers arrive at Saint Vincent College for training camp
After two years away, members of the Pittsburgh Steelers returned to the Saint Vincent College campus Tuesday afternoon, set to begin four weeks of training camp workouts. Secluded on the scenic campus in Westmoreland County, the Steelers will hold 18 practice sessions that will be open to fans starting at...
West Deer man gets federal prison for robbing bank, Family Dollar store
A West Deer man has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for robbing a Family Dollar store and a Butler County bank last summer. Matthew Milliron, 40, pleaded guilty to two related counts in March. He was sentenced Monday by Senior U.S. District Judge Arthur J. Schwab. Prosecutors...
Steelers sign Jeremy McNichols to add depth at running back
As Pittsburgh Steelers players began descending upon Saint Vincent College for the start of training camp Tuesday morning, the team announced the signing of running back Jeremy McNichols to a one-year contract. McNichols (5-foot-9, 205 pounds) played for the Titans the past two seasons and spent 2018 with the Colts....
The Shins’ mastermind James Mercer, 51, reflects on his band’s 2001 debut album: ‘I get the chills’
You can take the young American out of England. But, even after four decades, you can’t take England out of the now not-so-young American. That is very specifically the case for James Mercer, the mastermind and sole original member of indie-rock favorite The Shins. He is now leading the latest...
Letter to the editor: Could gas station owners drop prices?
I could not help but notice the gas price difference recently between Sam’s Club and all other stations along Route 30 from Jeannette through Latrobe. For the past few weeks, Sam’s was selling gas for $4.45 to $4.55 while everyone else was at $4.75 to $4.89. I am the last...
French riverboat tour was worth the pandemic wait
“We’ve been waiting for you” was the common theme among our cabin crew, bartenders, waiters, tour guides and the Tapestry II River Boat captain. It had been two years of waiting for the riverboats to take to the water since the boats were shut down for the pandemic. The staff...
Letter to the editor: Comparing covid mortality in Pa., Fla.
With reference to Simon P. Solar’s letter “DeSantis endangering lives” (July 11, TribLIVE): According to information found at www.worldometers.info, Pennsylvania has the distinction of the highest covid mortality rate in the entire country, whereas Florida’s is the same as the national one. It would also seem that stricter adherence to...
Letter to the editor: Operation Dignity a fitting farewell to veterans
This letter is to acknowledge the “going the extra mile” efforts of Westmoreland County Coroner Timothy Carson, his staff and their many partners who sponsored and supported Operation Dignity on July 15 at Hempfield Park and the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies. The selection of the title given to the...
Letter to the editor: Foreign aid is important to Pa.
The covid-19 pandemic and the ensuing inflation reminded us of the interconnected nature of global markets; one action a continent away can have effects on jobs, prices and shipping here. For this reason, foreign aid is more important than ever, especially for Pennsylvanians. Foreign aid can be broad in its...
Editorial: Why so quiet on state-related money, Gov. Wolf?
There usually is nothing politicians love better than their moments of benevolent generosity. Legislators who opposed a program they deemed a pork project will nonetheless stand beaming with a large sweepstakes-winner-style check for a photo opportunity. The negotiations about who will announce a grant, loan or other funding when the...
Pine-Richland dance team qualifies for UDA nationals
All 14 members of the 2022-2023 Pine-Richland High School Dance Team participated in the Universal Dance Association Home Technique Summer Camp from July 12-14 at PRHS, where they received several awards and qualified for the UDA National Competition in February. The team received a Blue Ribbon and Superior rating, the...
Letter to the editor: Traffic, parking rates threaten Cultural District
My family recently attended two outstanding CLO productions, “Jersey Boys” and “Godspell,” on June 11 and July 16, respectively, at the Benedum. Unfortunately, excessive parking rates and traffic jams due to bridge closures have dampened our enthusiasm for future weekend shows. The “Jersey Boys” show coincided with the Three Rivers...
The Stroller, July 26, 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. Free backpacks and school supply giveaway slated Lower Valley Food Bank and...
Route 8 was once known as the Butler Plank Road
Route 8 and its predecessors have been a critical north-south route between Pittsburgh and Butler since the time of the first settlers. At first, the road was an Indian trace no wider than a man on a horse. Travel was difficult. Deep mud, regular flooding of local creeks, and the...
Letter to the editor: Pa. shouldn’t be an abortion center
It’s a little creepy to see photographs of Gov. Tom Wolf and his pals all dressed up to tell people how they plan to kill babies. That is such a dark, ugly deed. For more than 40 years, the grassroots pro-life groups in Southwestern Pennsylvania have been working with pregnancy...
Doug Mastriano calls for arming school employees to protect kids
School employees with a license to carry a firearm would be permitted to carry a weapon at work under legislation introduced on late last week by state senator and Republican gubernatorial hopeful Doug Mastriano. The Franklin County senator stated in a memo to his Senate colleagues that his desire to...
John Fetterman is getting a flood of national money as he faces Mehmet Oz
Winning was good for John Fetterman’s campaign accounts. The lieutenant governor had long raked in millions of campaign dollars in $10 and $20 increments, but after securing the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate, Fetterman saw a significant jump in his pace of fundraising, and in money coming in from outside...
