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From the archive: Ex-Tarentum resident Estelle Harris enjoys role in ‘Seinfeld’

In memory of actress Estelle Harris, who died this weekend at age 93, TribLIVE is reposting a story from 1994 where she spoke about her work on “Seinfeld” and her acting career. Story by Rex Rutkoski. Published on Feb. 17, 1994. She’s been associated with some of the best-known people...
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...

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