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High school sports schedules for Jan. 3, 2022
High schools WPIAL Basketball Boys Monday’s schedule Class 2A Section 2 Fort Cherry at Chartiers-Houston, 7:30 p.m. Nonsection Cathedral Prep at North Catholic, ppd. Mars at Knoch, 7:30 p.m. Valley at Deer Lakes, 7:30 p.m. Girls Monday’s schedule Class 6A Section 1 Norwin at North Allegheny, 7:30 p.m. Penn-Trafford at...
Lynn Schmidt: Liz Cheney stands firmly in defending democracy
Imagine being a leader exiled to an island with only one other person. Now imagine that instead of shrinking under the wound of political isolation, you become stronger. Courage somehow thrives in this seclusion. Truth, honor and integrity build the foundation of a lighthouse that becomes a beacon of leadership....
Robert Koehler: Poisoning ourselves with war
War spews hell in all directions. Just ask the guys at Talon Anvil, a secret U.S. “strike cell” recently exposed by the New York Times as a unit with a reputation for ignoring the rules of engagement and killing lots and lots of civilians with drone strikes as it plays...
Sean Clifford’s exit and more from Penn State’s Outback Bowl lossVideo
TAMPA, Fla. — In the fourth quarter Saturday afternoon, Sean Clifford walked toward the corner of Raymond James Stadium, and the Penn State quarterback exited the field through the tunnel. It was the final glimpse of Clifford in the 2021 season. With eight-and-a-half minutes left in Penn State’s 24-10 loss...
Man pulled from Mon River in Elco identified
The Washington County coroner has identified the man pulled from the Monongahela River in Elco early Sunday. Joseph Passafiume, 69, of California, PA, was discovered at 10:35 a.m. entangled in debris, about eight feet from the river bank off First Avenue, the coroner said. The victim was pulled to the...
Letter to the editor: Coverage shows positive changes in Jeannette
I would like to extend my sincere thanks and appreciation to the Tribune- Review, especially reporter Renatta Signorini, and also WPXI, on the great coverage of our wonderful city. Without the coverage, the public would not be aware of all the positive changes in our town. Believe me, your positive coverage...
Letter to the editor: Wage disparity and wealth inequality
The article, “Penn State names 1st woman university president” (Dec. 9, TribLIVE) illustrates how wage disparity contributes to our wealth inequality. The salaries for college instructors vary widely. A tenured full professor’s salary averages around $150,000 a year, while associate and assistant professors make less than two-thirds of that figure....
Editorial: Legislating requires thinking several moves ahead
Chess is a game that demands more than just following the rules. To master its art, a player has to develop the ability to look beyond the move being made to the next step and the next and the next. To see how this move affects what happens down the...
The Stroller, Jan. 2, 2022: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Publicize your events, club meetings and fundraisers for free in The Stroller. Send information at least a week in advance to vndnews@triblive.com. Please include a daytime telephone number. Christmas tree recycling locations announced Several locations in the area will offer Christmas tree recycling. They include: • Allegheny Township: maintenance building,...
Letter to the editor: Government must fund metal detectors in all schools
It is long overdue that a bipartisan Washington funds metal detectors for all our schools. The killings/injuries in our schools must stop. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, there are 130,930 K-12 schools in the United States. The average recommended metal detector is $5,000; this equates to about...
Recreation, conservation projects in A-K Valley, Westmoreland County to get state grants
Grants totaling nearly $70 million will help fund more than 300 recreation and conservation projects across the state, including a number in the Alle-Kiski Valley and Westmoreland County, Gov. Tom Wolf recently announced. Included among the more than two dozen grants from the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources for...
No. 25 Kentucky rallies late to beat No. 17 Iowa 20-17Video
ORLANDO, Fla. — Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz knew from experience that his vaunted defense would be challenged trying to contain dynamic Kentucky receiver Wan’Dale Robinson in the Citrus Bowl. With the game on the line, Ferentz looked on in horror as Robinson made the most spectacular play of the day...
No. 9 Oklahoma State beats No. 5 Notre Dame 37-35 in FiestaVideo
GLENDALE, Ariz. — Oklahoma State was a step slow in the first half, appearing to be stuck in the desert sand while Notre Dame raced around the field. A quick scoring drive just before halftime gave the No. 9 Cowboys a spark, and they rode it one of the biggest...
CFP title game QBs: Former 5-star recruit vs. former walk-onVideo
ARLINGTON, Texas — Bryce Young is a former five-star recruit who won the Heisman Trophy in his first season as Alabama’s starting quarterback. Stetson Bennett is a former walk-on who became the starter at Georgia and never really lost the confidence of his teammates. They will meet again in the...
Terry Wilcox: AARP’s drug pricing conflict of interest
AARP is the nation’s biggest and most influential advocacy group for seniors. It has about 38 million members — more than 11% of the U.S. population. From lobbying for better conditions in nursing homes to getting travel discounts for members, the organization has done much to help retired people over...
Peter Morici: Fixing Biden’s China policy
China’s global ambitions pose an existential threat to Western democracy, prosperity and security, but the Biden administration, preoccupied with domestic economic renewal and social justice, has not articulated a comprehensive policy. Cooperation on climate change could materialize, but the consequences for economic competition — fundamentally the trade and investment relationship...
George Guido: Cager Classic set to return after 2-year hiatus
Let’s open 2022 with some good news. The Cager Classic at Highlands High School is set to return after a two-year hiatus brought on by the coronavirus pandemic. The 25th event — we no longer can call it annual — will go with its usual Thursday-Saturday format March 24-26. The...
Carr leads No. 17 Texas past short-handed West Virginia, 74-59Video
AUSTIN, Texas — Marcus Carr scored a season-best 20 points, and No. 17 Texas defeated short-handed West Virginia, 74-59, on Saturday in the Big 12 opener, snapping the Mountaineers’ eight-game winning streak. West Virginia (11-2) played without starting guard and leading scorer Taz Sherman (20.9 points per game) along with...
Sounding off: Laws protect us from religious subjugation
We are one nation under the Constitution of the U.S. created in 1787 by representatives of “We, the people.” The Founders also incorporated a Bill of Rights in 1791 to protect individual rights and liberties, and citizen independence protected by freedom of speech, peaceable assembly, religious liberty and freedom of...
Stephen Carter: What to expect from the world in 2022
December’s end is when we reflect on what we hope to improve in the year to come … and also the time for my annual predictions of news headlines for the next 12 months. Usually I begin by evaluating last year’s predictions, but this year only one bears mention: For...
Nathan Benefield: Gerrymandering won’t save unpopular candidates
With state and congressional redistricting underway in Harrisburg, many politicians have blamed “partisan gerrymandering” for past election losses. But this is another instance when the conventional wisdom gets it wrong. Redistricting-watchers fearing an electoral apocalypse and those hoping for a clear path to victory need a healthy dose of reality....
Letter to the editor: Could John Peck’s behavior be factor in his loss?
You reported that an apparently disgruntled John Peck, who was defeated by Nicole Ziccarelli in his reelection bid to continue as Westmoreland County district attorney, has, according to Ziccarelli, “so far refused to cooperate with the transition” (“Westmoreland County DA-elect Nicole Ziccarelli says transition team not getting cooperation from predecessor,”...
Letter to the editor: Deaths at jail must be investigated
The Allegheny County Jail Oversight Board has the statutory responsibility of providing “oversight of the health and safekeeping” of the residents and “investigate allegations of inadequate prison conditions” at the Allegheny County Jail. Since April 2020, there have been 11 deaths of jail residents (“Allegheny County Jail inmate dies,” Dec....
Editorial: Same stuff, different year
If you had trouble telling the difference between 2020 and 2021, you aren’t alone. The last two years have been a stressful roller coaster of issues that have required almost constant attention. In 2020, it was the pandemic. It was politics with the presidential election. It was the annual census...
The Stroller, Jan. 1, 2022: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Publicize your events, club meetings and fundraisers for free in The Stroller. Send information at least a week in advance to vndnews@triblive.com. Please include a daytime telephone number. Therapy dogs welcome to join program at Allegheny Valley Hospital Allegheny Valley Hospital, Harrison, is expanding its pet therapy program and invites...
