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Pittsburgh North Optimist Foundation conducts toy drive on Dec. 4
Pittsburgh North Optimist Foundation is conducting a drive-through toy collection from noon to 3 p.m. on Dec. 4 at the Lauri Ann West Community Center parking lot. The drive-through event is being conducted again this year instead of its annual toy drive party/fundraiser. The drive-through toy collection is a family...
Ravens overcome Jackson’s 4 INTs, beat Browns
BALTIMORE — On a night he threw a career-high four interceptions, Lamar Jackson still produced one incredible moment of brilliance. That was enough for the Baltimore Ravens, who now have the best record in the AFC after gutting out another tense victory. Jackson pulled off one of his signature scrambles...
David Wassel: Reapportionment means never having to say you’re sorry
Following every census, legislative districts are redrawn to reflect population changes, preserving the idea of “equal representation.” Districts are currently being drawn for state legislative elections next year. This process is already generating debate, with concern over gerrymandering, misrepresentation of the 2020 presidential election results and attempts to curtail voting...
Plenty of highlights for Kiski Area football despite challenging 2nd half
The going got tougher as the season rolled on for the Kiski Area football team this year. The Cavaliers started out 5-0 for the first time since 2002. But the second half was a challenge for Kiski Area as a couple of narrow conference losses and some injuries took their...
Highlands grad Gildner last line of defense for IUP women’s soccer
Samantha Gildner was introduced to soccer by the age of 4, and she quickly picked up the game while playing for Highlands Area Soccer Club. A few years later, she played for North United, a cup team with a roster primarily comprised of players from the Sewickley and Cranberry areas....
Westmoreland Senior Spotlight: Hempfield’s Brandon Coughlin
Last season, Hempfield’s baseball team had an historic year, reaching the WPIAL Class 6A finals for the first time. With several seniors graduating, Hempfield will look much different this year. But that doesn’t worry senior Brandon Coughlin. “We’ve got a lot of young guys that are pretty talented,” Coughlin said....
After heartbreaking finish, Thomas, GCC reflect on football season
A couple of weeks removed from an unthinkable, devastating end to the 2021 football season, Greensburg Central Catholic coach Marko Thomas has had some time to reflect on the heartbreak he and his team went through. Within a four-day span, the Centurions had to deal with the deaths of two...
Kiski Area grad Roscosky off to strong start for W&J wrestling
Brayden Roscosky wants to win every match he wrestles. He also has a firm grasp on reality, and the Washington & Jefferson freshman lets that guide his mindset. “If I’m not going to win, I want to lose that match in style,” Roscosky said. “If I’m going to lose. I’m...
Some states know a lot about vaccinated people who have gotten covid-19. Pennsylvania doesn’t
PHILADELPHIA — Each week in Oregon, state health officials produce a public report documenting how many people have contracted the coronavirus even after getting the vaccine, including data about their ages, races, the counties where they live, which covid-19 variants they caught and how sick it made them. That type...
Pa. deer hunter shot in the head, killed by young relative: coroner
A child hunting with family missed a deer and shot a 71-year-old man in the head, killing him. The tragedy happened around 10 a.m. Saturday in Jackson Township, Cambria County, as WJAC-TV in Johnstown reports. The victim is identified as 71-year-old William Tripp of Elizabethtown. Tripp was hunting with family...
Letter to the editor: Arbery’s name should have been in headline
Your Nov. 25 front-page headline “3 found guilty of killing Black man in Georgia” sadly points out just what is wrong with our society. That Black man had a name, Ahmaud Arbery. Until society stops seeing and identifying each other by color, the prejudice and hate so rampant now will...
In brief: Ben Avon house tour, Ryan Shazier book signing and more around Sewickley
Ben Avon house tour The Avon Club’s 2021 Ben Avon Holiday House Tour will be Dec. 4. A daylight tour will take place 10 a.m.-4 p.m., and a candlelight tour is from 6-9 p.m. The homes chosen represent a wide variety of architectural styles and designs, and special attention has...
Hampton Community Library sets December activities schedule
Hampton Community Library is open Monday, Friday, Saturday, 9:30 a.m.- 2 p.m.; Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m; closed Sunday. Holiday hours include Dec. 23 and Dec. 30, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Closed Dec. 24-26 and Dec. 31-Jan. 2. Online programs Get inspired to learn a language, flex your brain and...
Letter to the editor: National vs. local journalism
I attended virtually the inaugural symposium of Duquesne University’s Institute for Ethics and Integrity in Journalism, “The Importance of Local Journalism in an Age of Declining Trust in Media.” It was obvious that the keynote speaker and panel members had a wealth of experience in their field, and all shared...
Steelers vs. Bengals: What they’re saying in Cincinnati after win
Bullied by the Bengals. What more is there to say? The Bengals rolled over to the Steelers Sunday in dominating fashion. Cincinnati is making a playoff push. Pittsburgh is making a push for an offseason team overhaul. Still, we checked in with writers in Cincinnati after the 41-10 home win....
Editorial: Most important part of gun ownership is responsibility
With great power comes great responsibility. That’s more than just a good life lesson from the pages of a comic book. It’s an undeniable truth. The more power we hold in our hands, the more responsible we are for what we do with it. Drive a car, and you have...
The Stroller, Nov. 29, 2021: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Publicize your club meetings, community events 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. Pittsburgh Penguin ticket campaign to benefit local children’s charity Local children’s charity Superheroes Believe in Miracles is participating in the Pittsburgh...
Letter to the editor: Understanding Build Back Better Act
Our country will fundamentally change if the U.S. Senate passes the Build Back Better Act. You need to understand how it will change. The child tax credit will continue for one additional year, at which time the tax credit for a 0- to 6-year-old child will return from the current...
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of Nov. 29
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of Nov. 29....
Editorial cartoons for the week of Nov. 29
Editorial cartoons for the week of Nov. 29....
Pitt women’s volleyball earns No. 3 overall seed for NCAA TournamentVideo
The Pitt women’s volleyball team, which came up just short of earning a spot in the Final Four last season, is among the favorites to make another deep run in the NCAA Tournament. Sunday night, the Panthers (26-3, 13-3 ACC) received the No. 3 overall seed for the NCAA Tournament....
High school sports schedules for Nov. 29, 2021
High schools Football PIAA playoffs Semifinals Class 6A Saturday’s schedule Garnet Valley (14-0) vs. St. Joseph’s Prep (10-2) at Ridley, 7 p.m.; State College (8-5) vs. Mt. Lebanon (13-0) at Altoona’s Mansion Park, 1 p.m. Class 5A Friday’s schedule Imhotep Charter (10-1) vs. Strath Haven (13-1) at Ridley, 7 p.m.;...
After seamless coaching change, Highlands boys basketball team has high expectations again
Of the nearly dozen coaching changes among Alle-Kiski Valley basketball schools, perhaps the final one was the most seamless transition. The Highlands School District elevated former assistant Corey Dotchin to head boys coach shortly after nine-year coach Tyler Stoczynski resigned in October. Dotchin was Stoczynski’s right-hand man as is ready...
Andrew Chew: In Pa., civic engagement is a critical challenge
Northeastern Pennsylvania is defined by its culturally distinct communities, from dense small cities and coal-region boroughs to bucolic townships and newer suburbs. From the beginning, the area has been shaped by a deep tradition of civic engagement — an unseen force defined by volunteerism, pride, community ties and showing up...
Penn State looks ahead to what’s next after loss to Michigan State
EAST LANSING, Mich. — Daequan Hardy still was enmeshed in the rhythm of the regular season Saturday evening, even after the final whistle had blown on his redshirt sophomore year. The Penn State cornerback kept referring to “next week.” The Nittany Lions have an opportunity next week, Hardy said. He...
