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Letter to the editor: Why we do need to worry about the ‘unvaxxed’
In his letter “Don’t worry about the unvaxxed” (Dec. 2, TribLIVE), Michael J. Arnone asked why vaccinated people, if they believe the vaccine works, care if others are not vaccinated? Here are four reasons why it matters: • Children under the age of 5 are not yet able to be...
Editorial: Bob Nutting was selling, but sadly it wasn’t the Pirates
Pittsburgh Pirates owner Bob Nutting should take note of how the public reacts to events. When the news came Wednesday that Nutting was selling three Pennsylvania ski resorts — Seven Springs Mountain Resort near Champion, Hidden Valley Resort near Bakersville and Laurel Mountain Ski Area in Ligonier Township — to...
The Stroller, Dec. 11, 2021: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Publicize your holiday 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. Food bank accepting donations for prepared baskets Allegheny Valley Association of Churches Food Bank will give out specially prepared food baskets...
Letter to the editor: Why isn’t Ward investigating 2021 election?
According to the article “Senate GOP hires firm to review Pennsylvania’s 2020 election” (Nov. 19, TribLIVE), Senate Majority Leader Kim Ward wants a forensic investigation to determine what flaws exist in our election system and to fix them through legislation, at a cost of up to $270,000 of taxpayer money....
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Dec. 10, 2021
High schools WPIAL Basketball Boys Aquinas Academy Tournament Friday’s results Aquinas Academy 63, Cornerstone Prep 39 Harvest Baptist 66, Cornerstone Prep 53 Cheswick Christian Academy at Aquinas Academy, ppd. Avonworth Tournament Friday’s results Avonworth 65, Winchester Thurston 53 Shaler 74, Ambridge 67 Saturday’s schedule Shaler vs. Winchester Thurston, 2 p.m....
High school boys basketball roundup for Dec. 10, 2021: OLSH runs winning streak to 41
Jake DiMichele scored a game-high 33 points as Our Lady of the Sacred Heart ran its winning streak to 41 games with a 65-54 season-opening win over Franklin Regional at the Hempfield tournament Friday night. Class 5A Franklin Regional (0-1) never led but tied the Chargers, 48-48, with just over...
Fox Chapel Area students to host telethon to benefit Fox Families Care
Fox Chapel Area School District students will host their 32nd annual telethon from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 23 to raise money for Fox Families Care. Fox Chapel Area High School’s Student Government and the school’s digital media production students plan and produce the event, which will involve students...
High school girls basketball roundup for Dec. 10, 2021: Blackhawk sets school record for 3-pointers
Casey Nixon hit five 3-pointers and scored 17 points to lead Blackhawk to a 70-39 victory over Ellwood City (0-1) in the Montour tip-off tournament Friday night. Alena Fusetti added 13 points and Quinn Borroni had 10 for the Cougars (1-0), who tied a school record with 16 3-pointers in...
Deer Lakes boys hold off pesky Moon at Highlands Tip-Off Tournament
Deer Lakes had the lead for all but about two minutes in the second half of its season opener Friday. But the Lancers had to hold on for a 55-52 victory over Moon in the opening round of the Highlands Tip-Off Tournament. Deer Lakes had a 53-45 lead with 51.4...
FBI agent said Pittsburgh man’s Twitter posts were intended to intimidate investigators
Part of FBI Special Agent Nicholas Edquist’s job as a member of the Joint Terrorism Task Force was to review social media accounts for possible threats. In the fall of 2020, as he was involved in an investigation into a threat made a year earlier on YouTube, Edquist had attempted...
Beaver County district attorney consulted with state police before shooting, then ruled it justified
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 — In 2016, after eight hours of a violent standoff with a man in Beaver County, the Pennsylvania State Police...
Pa. Supreme Court upholds lower court decision throwing out mask mandate
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court on Friday affirmed a lower court ruling that the state’s acting secretary of health did not have the authority to issue a mandatory mask mandate for schools in August. The ruling ends the mandate effective immediately. Going forward, school districts can implement their own masking policies...
Central Valley set for rematch with Wyomissing for PIAA Class 3A championship
Some might think that the Wing-T offense went out with VCRs, Beanie Babies and the Pontiac Bonneville. Not so fast. Wyomissing High School still runs the Wing-T and runs it well. The Spartans are 15-0 and are ready to face Central Valley (14-0) in the PIAA Class 3A final at...
Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford to return for 6th season in 2022
STATE COLLEGE — Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford will return to the Nittany Lions for a sixth season in 2022, he announced Friday on social media. “I could not pass up the chance to be with this family and play the game I love again,” Clifford wrote in a statement....
Michigan’s Jim Harbaugh is AP coach of the year, Pitt’s Pat Narduzzi 10th
Michigan’s Jim Harbaugh is The Associated Press college football coach of the year after leading the Wolverines to their first Big Ten title in 17 years and a berth in the College Football Playoff. Harbaugh is the first Michigan coach to win the AP Coach of the Year Award presented...
Serra Catholic faces tough challenge in 4-time defending champion Southern Columbia
To members of the Serra Catholic football team, the number 16 is symbolic It represents the final chapter for a group of Eagles who will look to win their program’s first state championship when they take on Southern Columbia at 1 p.m. Friday in the PIAA Class 2A title game...
Rocker Jack White coming back to Pittsburgh next year
Musician Jack White is hitting the road next year with a massive tour, including a stop at the Petersen Events Center in Oakland. He plays Pittsburgh on April 14 as part of his “The Supply Chain Issues Tour.” White last performed in Pittsburgh at Stage AE with his band The...
Letter to the editor: Biden interfering with ‘supply’
Regarding Jeffrey T. Hices’s letter about supply and demand (“Why gas prices are high,” Nov. 30, TribLIVE): The president has no business interfering with and interrupting “supply,” yet on his first day, he issued 17 executive orders. Besides revoking the permit for the Keystone XL pipeline, one of those orders...
Letter to the editor: Give your presence to seniors
If you have a senior citizen that you care about, remember this: It is not presents that they want or need; presence is what is priceless. Remember to visit and let them know that you care. A phone call is nice, too, if you aren’t close enough to visit. Words...
Fellowship events in the Sewickley area for the week of Dec. 10, 2021
Beth Samuel Jewish Center Upcoming programs at Beth Samuel Jewish Center include: • Torah Yoga and Meditation Class on Zoom, 8:45 a.m. Dec. 18 Email BethSamuelOffice@comcast.net for more information or for Zoom log-in links when necessary. St. Stephen’s Anglican Church The Three Rivers Ringers Concert will take place at 4...
Letter to the editor: Punishment doesn’t fit crime
On Nov. 30, I was pulled over and issued a traffic citation for expired vehicle registration . I am guilty, no doubt about it. But I find it ridiculous that my negligence of not renewing the $97 annual registration has escalated to a citation totaling $204 (fine $75, EMS $20,...
Steelers vs. Vikings: What they’re saying in Minnesota after win
They were a dropped pass and 2-point conversion from blowing a 29-point second half lead. But the host Minnesota Vikings held on to beat the Steelers. Their running back Dalvin Cook ran wild as Minnesota built a 23-0 halftime lead. The Steelers lost T.J. Watt again to a groin injury....
The Stroller, Dec. 10, 2021: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Publicize your holiday 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. New Kensington Salvation Army seeks red kettle volunteers The Salvation Army needs volunteers to ring the bells at the red kettles...
Letter to the editor: Why free markets work
Letter-writer Stewart Epstein (“ ‘Socialist’ labels on Democrats a dishonest strategy,” Nov. 17, TribLIVE) presents a convincing argument but a superficial understanding of the benefits and pitfalls of socialism versus free-enterprise capitalism. Ever wonder why a pure socialist economy has never been successful in any large-scale society? Or why people who...
High school roundup for Dec. 10, 2021: Serakowski leads Bishop Canevin comeback
Ty Serakowski had two goals and an assist as Bishop Canevin came back from two goals down to defeat Ringgold 4-2 in PIHL Class B hockey Thursday night. Aiden Malay added a goal and an assist and Braehm Brown also scored for Bishop Canevin (10-1). Nathan Boulanger and Hunter Hodgson...
