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Letter to the editor: Trump should leave the building, permanently
Fearless leader Trump should do what Elvis did: leave the building. And never come back. Francois Vukosic Bridgeville...
Westmoreland happenings: chili cook-off, soup sale and musical bingo
Fundraisers • Lincoln Heights Civic Association will host bingo from 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday, 42 Millersdale Road, Jeannette. There will be 20 regular games and five quickies. Cost: 25 cents for a three-card bingo board and $1 for quickies. Payout is 50/50. Free coffee. • Soup sale to benefit...
Letter to the editor: Another Dem commission — yippee!
I can rest easy now. Comes news of another Dem commission to tackle some issue or another which sounds good and does zip. Pete Buttigieg, he of two months paternity leave and doing very little/nothing else in a year, is leaping into action. Leap, Pete, leap! He announced the formation...
Letter to the editor: Keep dogs safe around frozen water
Please keep your dogs safe in the winter. Keep them on a leash when you are around water. A few years ago, my dog Pumpkin got away from me chasing some ducks that were standing on the ice at Burrell Lake Park. She ran out onto the ice and slid...
Letter to the editor: GOP’s hollow words on election integrity
Republican Joe DiSarro, political science professor at Washington & Jefferson College, believes that Republicans’ redistricting plan, which political observers suggest favors Republicans, is a better option for Western Pennsylvania (“Westmoreland officials favor congressional map that unifies county”). This plan splits communities where Democratic voters reside and moves those voters into...
Editorial: EMT training is practical solution to filling need
The first step in a medical emergency often is taken even before getting to the hospital. It can begin with an ambulance staffed by professionals trained to offer the care that will stabilize a patient until more in-depth diagnostics and treatment can be provided. It is a vital journey that...
Letter to the editor: Illegal slot machines rob seniors
Every Pennsylvania taxpayer, even those who do not enjoy gaming or the entertainment venues in the state’s casinos, benefits from the commonwealth’s casino industry. Last year, the industry generated $1.93 billion in state tax revenue, an increase of $838.2 million over the previous year. Casinos also provide nearly $150 million...
The Stroller, Feb. 16, 2022: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
The Stroller is compiling a list of fish fries taking place Ash Wednesday and/or Fridays during Lent. To your non-profit’s fish fry listed in the paper and online, send complete information in writing to Carol Pinto-Smith, Valley News Dispatch, 210 Wood St., Tarentum, PA 15084 or email cpinto-smith@triblive.com. Garden center...
Letter to the editor: Vaccinate for victory
America has now accumulated the most covid deaths per person of any advanced country. This failure is hurting our economy. But we can do better. We must work as a team to defeat covid. You might say “omicron is mild,” “the pandemic is behind us” or “vaccines don’t work.” If...
Hempfield bowlers top Butler for WPIBL boys team title
The Hempfield boys bowling team has endured a series of near misses since its most recent WPIBL team championship in 2016. On Wednesday, the Spartans rarely missed. Hempfield defeated Butler, 2-1, in the best-of-three championship match at AMF Mt. Lebanon Lanes to hoist the title for the first time in...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Feb. 15, 2022
High schools Basketball WPIAL Boys Tuesday’s schedule Nonsection Armstrong 65, Trinity 63 Mohawk 52, Cornell 50 Shaler 85, Nazareth Prep 56 Pine-Richland 85, Hempfield 61 Propel Braddock Hills 57, Propel Andrew Street 25 Upper St. Clair 88, Winchester Thurston 63 City League Allderdice 85, Carrick 39 Brashear 61, Perry 59...
High school roundup for Feb. 15, 2022: North Catholic beats Norwin in battle of division leaders
Tay Melis scored the tying goal in the final seconds of regulation, leading North Catholic to a 4-3 shootout victory over Norwin in a battle of division leaders in PIHL Class A hockey Tuesday night. Chaise Caldararo and Ryan Berry also scored and Shane Hornish made 35 saves for North...
By the numbers: With 500 goals, Penguins captain Sidney Crosby climbs many lists
On the occasion of his 500th career goal against the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday night, here are 10 top five lists involving Penguins captain Sidney Crosby: Most goals, Penguins 1. Mario Lemieux 690 2. Sidney Crosby 500 3. Jaromir Jagr 439 4. Evgeni Malkin 429 5. Jean Pronovost 316 •...
Penguins forward Sidney Crosby scores 500th career goal
Penguins forward Sidney Crosby scored his 500th career goal during Tuesday’s home game against the Philadelphia Flyers. The goal came at 16:34 of the first period on a power-play opportunity and supplied the Penguins with a 2-1 lead. A Sid-sational moment for a sensational player.Congratulations, Sidney! ???? pic.twitter.com/WrPh5R4qDx— NHL...
Chartiers Valley School District receives grants
More than $58,000 in Safe Schools Targeted Grants has been awarded to Chartiers Valley School District. The Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Office for Safe Schools offers four types of grants to schools to prevent and reduce violent incidents, purchase safety and security-related equipment, and to provide for training and compensation...
Justice Department finds Pa. courts discriminated against people with opioid use disorder
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 — Courts in Pennsylvania violated federal law by telling people to stop taking life-saving addiction medications, the Department of Justice...
What is snowmobiling worth to Pennsylvania’s economy?
Snowmobiling adds $65 million to Pennsylvania’s economy each year, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. More than 40,000 snowmobiles are registered with the department, which requires registration and titling of all snowmobiles in the state. Registration is $20 for two years. Titling is $22.50. In addition,...
Appreciation: Ivan Reitman was the genial maestro of American movie comedy
A few weeks ago, during one of those late nights when YouTube becomes a rabbit hole for the sleep-deprived, I found myself seeking out random clips from, of all things, “Kindergarten Cop.” That 1990 action-comedy directed by Ivan Reitman, who died this weekend at 75, is not what I’d call...
Poll: DeSantis leads Democratic rivals for Fla. governor, with Crist on top in primary
ORLANDO, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis holds sizable advantages over his potential Democratic opponents in this year’s race for governor, a poll released Tuesday shows. The Mason-Dixon Polling & Strategy survey also has U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist well ahead among Democratic candidates for the job. But this far out, those...
Deer hunting popularity on rise in Pennsylvania
When it comes to hunting, there’s no doubt that the white-tailed deer is the premier game animal in the country due to its widespread range and the opportunities that sportsmen have to pursue it. A recent report by the National Deer Association (NDA), however, highlights just how popular deer hunting...
Molly Parzen: Biden’s EV plan driving strong economic future in Pittsburgh and beyond
Pittsburgh is world-famous for its manufacturing heritage and its beautiful natural scenery. As our region and all of Pennsylvania moves into the future, we must make sure we protect both. We can strengthen the middle class through the 717,000 union members in Pennsylvania, create more jobs by making use of...
Week in pictures: Feb. 7-13
A selection of the best photos from Tribune-Review photographers from around the Pittsburgh region from the week of Feb. 7-13....
Letter to the editor: Chinese stand-in as Olympic flag-bearer wrong
I was watching the parade of nations of the opening ceremony of the 2022 winter Olympic Games. The flag-bearer for the United States Virgin Islands delegation was a Chinese volunteer. This was done because the islands’ sole athlete, and ipso facto flag-bearer, Katie Tannenbaum, had tested positive for covid-19 and...
Letter to the editor: Madden’s absurd claims on Flores
How does “Super Genius” Mark Madden know that former Miami Dolphins coach Brian Flores has “not enough evidence” to prove his case against National Football League team owners and managers (“Brian Flores’ case has merit, but proving guilt will be challenging,” Feb. 4, TribLIVE)? To my knowledge, no one has...
Editorial: Online education is important part of school choice discussion
School choice is not just a political idea that scores points on one side and sparks opposition on the other. Decisions about a child’s education are never easy. They start with preschool. Do you do it at all? Do you choose a public school program if one is available? What...
