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Letter to the editor: Who are we to play God with new life?
Men of God: Once life is conceived, a heart is pulsed, there is life. There is no turning back. Who are any of you to play God? Dion Urban East Vandergrift...
Letter to the editor: Reopen pipelines to lower gas prices
Our great president is in Saudi Arabia to maybe talk to them about increasing their oil shipments to our country. Hey, Joe, I have a better idea: Why don’t you reopen the pipelines that you closed on your first day in office, and our gas prices might return to what...
Letter to the editor: Route 356 speeders a danger to residents
To residents of White Cloud Road, from a State Route 356 resident: Now you know what we go through on a daily basis. The speed limit on 356 is 45 mph, and I doubt any car goes the speed limit. Since construction started and parts of the road are finished,...
Letter to the editor: Republicans need to pull together and fight
I’ve noticed that a few “Republicans” are not supporting some of our candidates who won their primary races. Sounds a little arrogant and childish to me. Let’s get honest here: Never has our party elected a perfect candidate in a primary to run against a Democrat in the general. Perfect...
Student news in Pine, Richland for the week of July 15, 2022
Meredith Chismer, Sean Connolly, Connor Fenton and Alexandra Kortz were named to the dean’s list at John Carroll University’s Boler College of Business for the spring 2022 semester. Alyssa Alessandria, Olivia Caplan, Matthew Commendatore, Mary DiDonato, Mary Evankovich, Kendra Keene and Nora McKee were named to JCU’s College of Arts...
Sewickley area student news for the week of July 15, 2022
Michael Hertzberg, a 2018 Sewickley Academy graduate who currently attends Arcadia University in Philadelphia, was once again awarded the dean’s honor list with a GPA of 3.8 for the spring 2022 semester. He also received the sixth annual AHCA/Krampade Academic All Stars award. The American Hockey Coaches Association recognizes NCAA...
Letter to the editor: Weak Republicans failed on Pa. budget
Our weak Pennsylvania Republicans were asked by President Trump and patriot groups not to pass the state budget until Act 77 was overturned. They passed it with a 10.7% spending increase from $40.8 billion to $45.2 billion. Apparently having the highest tolls and fuel tax is OK. They spin their...
The Stroller, July 15, 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. Picnic to benefit pig rescue A Summer Pig-nic to benefit the Pittsburgh...
Letter to the editor: Supreme Court creating a crisis
After this most recent term of the Supreme Court, civics textbooks all over this country will need editing. It seems the judicial branch is now in charge of legislation and amending the Constitution. The justices dismantled our separation of church and state. They ended reproductive freedom. They invalidated gun safety...
College news from the Fox Chapel area
These area students received degrees from the following institutions: University of Utah George Domat earned a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Mathematics in spring 2022. Michael Auffenberg of Pittsburgh earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering in spring 2022. Miami University of Ohio Tessa Friday graduated with a...
Work on Peebles Pavilion begins
Ground has been broken and work is under way for the new Peebles Pavilion, an open-air classroom, at Peebles Elementary School. A ceremony was held June 28 at the school. The Peebles Elementary Parent-Teacher Association Pavilion Committee presented a $50,000 check to pay for the cost of construction. The pavilion...
Pirates farm report for July 14, 2022: Abrahan Gutierrez hits go-ahead homer for Greensboro
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 41-44) managed four hits, all singles, in a 7-0 loss to Columbus (Guardians). CF Travis Swaggerty went 0 for 4 with two strikeouts. 1B Mason Martin (.199) went 0 for 3 with a pair of Ks. RHP Jerad Eickhoff (5-4, 4.21) started and worked six innings, giving up...
Freddie Freeman’s ex-agent sues Doug Gottlieb over tweet about Braves negotiations
ST. LOUIS — Almost three weeks ago, Freddie Freeman fired his agents at Excel Sports Management as his representatives in the wake of a dramatic offseason free-agency process. In a libel lawsuit filed Thursday by Excel and its lead agent, Casey Close, against sports radio personality Doug Gottlieb, the agency...
Constance Wu said she attempted suicide after ‘Fresh Off the Boat’ tweet backlash
Constance Wu, known for her lead roles in “Fresh Off the Boat” and “Crazy Rich Asians,” said she attempted suicide three years ago after receiving backlash for tweets she wrote about the hit TV show. In a statement shared on Twitter, Wu said she was making her return to social...
Laurels & lances: Learning, vetoes and curfews
Laurel: To a smart use of funding. Parents and educators alike can worry about learning loss — the information kids mentally misplace over the summer months between one grade and the next. But what about deficits suffered because of coronavirus responses? The pandemic was tough on schools, starting with the...
Judge agrees to Penn State’s request to seal entire case concerning search warrants involving student victims
This story was produced by the State College regional bureau of Spotlight PA, an independent, nonpartisan newsroom dedicated to investigative and public-service journalism for Pennsylvania. Sign up for our regional newsletter, Talk of the Town. STATE COLLEGE — At the request of Penn State, a Centre County judge has agreed...
The Carnegie Carnegie: many things to many people
We first met in October when I introduced myself as the new music hall director at the Andrew Carnegie Free Library and Music Hall. At that time, I told you about my daily journey through two tunnels and a bridge while commuting from Swissvale to Carnegie. I promised that our...
In brief: News from North Park, Shaler, Gibsonia, McCandless
Azure Family Concerts Autism Pittsburgh will host a concert by the Rick Laus Jazz Band from 2-3 p.m. on Aug. 7 at the Harmar shelter in North Park. Azure Family Concerts Pittsburgh is a program of Autism Pittsburgh to foster community for people with autism by presenting interactive concerts in...
Bradford Woods Conservancy to host storytelling events
The Bradford Woods Conservancy will host its annual storytelling event at the Reserve in Bradford Woods on Friday night July 29 at 7 p.m. People are advised to come a few minutes early as the group will be making s’mores before storytelling around a campfire. People should bring a chair...
Emergency response at Monroeville Council meeting commended
On July 12, Monroeville council members congratulated the quick actions of Councilman Eric Poach and police Chief Doug Cole when a local resident collapsed at the previous week’s Citizen’s Night meeting. Thanks to their timely response of cardiopulmonary resuscitation and contacting emergency authorities, the resident is back at home and...
He worked from home and died suddenly. 5 days passed before his body was found
LOS ANGELES — Dominic Green signed out of work as he always did, exactly at 4:30 p.m. “Good afternoon everyone, my shift has ended,” the 28-year-old emailed from his desk in the living room of his Los Angeles apartment on a winter Wednesday afternoon. A remote contract worker, Dominic had...
Letter to the editor: Jan. 6 committee, what a show
We have seen this show before. The Jan. 6 committee hearings remind me of the old TV series “Twin Peaks.” “Twin Peaks” was a show with a feckless investigation in search of a crime with no real beginning, ending or plot, and flashbacks, daydreams and dead ends. And just like...
Letter to the editor: Leaders should keep school safety in focus
Now is not the time for our school boards and state legislators to take time off from school safety. If you check your school board’s website, you will probably see that there are no meetings in July and probably no meetings until later in August. Also, if you check the...
Editorial: Why the cliffhanger American Rescue Plan announcement?
It’s about time. The Westmoreland County Commissioners have plans for the American Rescue Plan funds — finally. The American Rescue Plan was the $1.9 trillion federal legislation passed in March 2021 with multiple purposes: to fight covid pandemic spread, to financially help American households and to provide money for communities...
Worship services, vacation bible school and more at Sewickley area churches
Fairmount Presbyterian Church Fairmount Presbyterian Church offers Sunday School: 9 a.m. on Sundays. Worship service takes place on Sundays at 10 a.m. Wednesday prayer is offered at 6:30 p.m. Fairmount is celebrating its 200-year anniversary this year. It was founded in 1822 and has been serving God and the community...
