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Bach Choir presents ‘Frankenstein Re-Imagined’ in Oakmont
The Bach Choir of Pittsburgh will present “Monster: Frankenstein Re-Imagined,” an original pop-funk-R&B score compiled by artistic director Thomas W. Douglas and collaborator Jaron Crawford. The show will take place April 23 and 24 at the Oaks Theater, 310 Allegheny River Blvd., Oakmont. The original 1931 “Frankenstein” film, directed by...
Westmoreland senior spotlight: Derry’s Ryan Hood
Last season, Derry’s baseball team made some history, winning its first section title since 1992 and winning its first playoff game since 2005. That moment for the team meant a lot, especially to senior pitcher Ryan Hood. “It’s pretty hard to put into words,” Hood said. “The chemistry that we...
Even if she might not say it, W&J runner Faith Remich has sights on PAC title in 1,600Video
Washington & Jefferson track and field coach Derek Workman recalled a July phone conversation he had with rising senior middle distance runner Faith Remich. The Burrell graduate informed Workman she had a job waiting for her after graduation, which was still 10 months away. With that crucial piece of her...
Handyman who killed Whitehall woman missing for nearly a year gets 17 to 40 years
Since her death nearly three years ago, what would have been Elizabeth Wiesenfeld’s first grandson was born and her first granddaughter is set to arrive soon. But Betsy, as she was known to her family, never had the chance to meet them. Instead, she was killed and taken from her...
Mark Hendrickson: What is the proper policy response to today’s inflation?
If you get depressed easily, you may wish to skip this op-ed. Our country has suffered inflationary bouts to various degrees throughout our history, with perhaps the most severe having occurred during the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, and the 1970s. Sadly, we have never found a quick, clean way...
Letter to the editor: Bills should be shorter — and read — in Congress
I would love to see a bill proposed by Congress to limit the amount of pages each new proposed bill could contain — no more than five pages, front and back. In addition, before a vote is taken on the bill, each member of Congress must sign a statement that...
Lamb, Kenyatta face off — minus Fetterman — in debate of Democratic Senate hopefuls
Democratic Senate candidates from both ends of Pennsylvania accused the front-runner, Lieutenant Governor John Fetterman, of flip-flopping on energy issues in the first televised debate in one of the nation’s most-watched campaigns of the year. Fetterman, who is far ahead in the polls, didn’t participate in the debate. Representative Conor...
Letter to the editor: Putin won’t go nuclear
Regarding letter-writer Rodger Henderson’s remarks about good buddies Putin and Trump and about the situation in Ukraine (“Peacemakers will restore order,” March 14, TribLIVE). To everyone who is afraid of it, I’d like to assure them that this war will not lead to nuclear war mainly because Putin, while damn-straight...
In brief: High school class reunions, Women’s Business Network and more in Pine, Richland
Class of 1970 and ’71 reunion Pine Richland High School classes of 1970 and 1971 are holding a long overdue, combined reunion for their 52nd and 51st years Aug. 12-14. For more information, email Don Bost at debo1379@gmail.com for the class of ’70 and Bonnie Adler for the class of...
Happenings for week of April 4
Pierogi sale at St. Nicholas Church The choir at St. Nicholas Serbian Orthodox Church in Monroeville is selling pierogis to raise money for a concert. Cost is $12 per dozen. Pickups are available from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 9 at the church, 2110 Haymaker Road. Call 724-600-5868 or...
In brief: Sewickley Valley YMCA Easter egg hunt, flea market and more
YMCA Easter egg hunt planned April 16 Join the Sewickley Valley YMCA for its Easter Egg Hunt from 1 to 2:30 p.m. April 16 at the Y’s Athletic Field. Bring your basket to collect prize-filled eggs; a separate area will be designated for kids ages 3 and under. There will...
In brief: Penn Hills High School 50th class reunion, AARP meeting and more
50th class reunion Penn Hills High School Class of 1973 will hold its 50th reunion on from 5-11 p.m. Oct. 6, 2023, at Futules’ Harmar House in Harmarville. Classmates should email Joanna Papa Ogden (joanneogden@comcast.net) or Connie Hall Hannan (con.hannan@gmail.com) with their current email address and contact information. Pre-K Counts applications...
Letter to the editor: America’s greatness threatened
The names folks who desire to destroy America use to describe those of us who disagree with them are not fit to print, so I’ll be considerate and refer to them as dipwads. Once upon a time, I registered as a Republican because I felt the Republicans were more in...
Editorial: Nalani Johnson Rule could save lives
Nalani Johnson deserved a long, long life. She deserved birthday parties and Halloween costumes. A prom dress and a graduation ceremony. She should have gotten married and had kids of her own. Instead she got less than two years. The little girl whose family said she had a clever head...
Letter to the editor: Putin’s evil
What will dictators do to hold on to power? Such evilness by all means to hold on to power. Vladimir Putin jails or kills his political opposition. He has changed Russia’s Constitution and rigged the voting system to stay in power. The countless conjured-up reasons to invade Ukraine are just...
The Stroller, April 4, 2022: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Publicize your community events and club meetings for free in The Stroller. Send information at least a week in advance to vndnews@triblive.com. Please include a daytime telephone number. Vendor spaces available for Flea-tique season The Alle-Kiski Valley Historical Society’s Flea-tique will begin the season May 15 at the Bull Creek...
Concerts, cookies and crafts all part of National Library Week
Patrons of Alle-Kiski Valley libraries this week can buy a cheap bag full of books, build a stuffed bunny, listen to a teen singing sensation and satisfy their taste buds with homemade cookies. And maybe even check out a good book. The libraries in Harrison, New Kensington, Leechburg, Plum and...
Letter to the editor: Sex and gender absurdities
The greatest asset of any comedian is to deliver a line with an unsmiling, deadpan expression. I recently witnessed Rachel Levine unabashedly state that she is the first woman appointed as an admiral to the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps. How did we get here? In 1972, Congress passed...
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of April 4
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of April 4....
Editorial cartoons for the week of April 4
Editorial cartoons for the week of April 4....
Sen. Pat Toomey to vote against Judge Jackson’s Supreme Court nomination
U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey, R-Lehigh Valley, released a statement on Sunday evening announcing his decision to oppose President Biden’s Supreme Court nominee Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson. “While Judge Jackson undoubtedly has an impressive educational and professional background, her inability to define her own judicial philosophy makes it difficult to understand...
High school schedules for April 4, 2022
High schools Baseball WPIAL Monday’s schedule Class 6A Section 1 Allderdice at Butler, 4 p.m. Central Catholic at Pine-Richland, 4 p.m. Seneca Valley at North Allegheny, 6 p.m. Section 2 Canon-McMillan at Mt. Lebanon, 4:15 p.m. Hempfield at Upper St. Clair, 4 p.m. Norwin at Baldwin, 4 p.m. Class 5A...
PIHL’s top players fill the nets during 2022 all-star games
The PIHL hosted its four all-star games Sunday at Alpha Ice Complex. The top players in Class 3A, 2A, A and Division 2 took the ice for the 2022 event. Class 3A Team Gold 6, Team Blue 4 — Team Blue fired 48 shots on goal, but Team Gold was...
Penn State football lands 4-star tight end Andrew Rappleyea
Penn State landed the commitment of four-star tight end Andrew Rappleyea on Sunday, following his initial commitment to Michigan on Jan. 16. “Michigan is a great place with great people, but the reality is I committed too quickly and take full responsibility for that,” Rappleyea wrote on Twitter. “I have...
Letter to the editor: Commissioners must address mental health care needs
Thank you, Westmoreland County Commissioner Doug Chew, for working with the County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania (CCAP) to prioritize improving mental health care in Pennsylvania. The economic, physical and emotional suffering related to covid-19 have led to a crisis situation. Westmoreland County lacks adequate mental health care services. The covid-19...
