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Letter to the editor: Reactions to parklet sale manipulative
In response to the letter “Parklet sale slap in face to those who worked to create it” (Oct. 20, TribLIVE): I’m appalled at the audacity of local leaders threatening to make an example of nonprofits that do not have a hand in the City of Greensburg’s former control over the...
Letter to the editor: Westmoreland commissioners’ spending
Regarding the article “Tablets for all at Westmoreland County Prison” (Oct. 25, TribLIVE): Combined with the need for the newly created position of director of elections (“Quality assurance manager hired for Westmoreland elections, pay is $80K,” Oct. 21, TribLIVE), it surely seems like the commissioners are spending taxpayer dollars as...
Plum Girl Scouts earn Bronze, Silver awards
It took a while because of the pandemic, but the Junior Girl Scouts from Plum Troop #55153 finally got their accolades. The troop worked together as a team and completed the requirements needed to earn the Bronze Award. The girls made Christmas ornaments for the residents at Concordia at Ridgewood...
What to look for in a daycare
For first-time parents or even families with multiple children, the decision to place your little bundle of joy in someone else’s care be a difficult one. However, the benefits of daycare can be significant, especially for children who start a program as infants. A high-quality early childhood program not only...
Child Health Association Speakeasy Ball, Three Rivers Film Festival at Tull and more in Sewickley’s Nonprofit Corner
Child Health Association of Sewickley 1108 Ohio River Blvd., Glen Osborne. 412-741-3221. childhealthassociation.org. Roaring ’20s Speakeasy Ball On Nov. 20, The Edgeworth Club will be transformed into the previous century with Child Health Association of Sewickley’s Roaring ’20s Speakeasy Ball. The event is limited to 250 guests, and tickets, starting...
Letter to the editor: Confiscating guns
On Oct. 26, Gov. Tom Wolf called on the state Legislature to pass more gun control laws. One of the proposals is so-called extreme risk protection orders. These are nothing more than gun confiscation orders. Using a red flag law, the police or an “angry ex” can petition a judge,...
Some school districts ready to go mask-optional, others not ready to say
Some local school districts already know what they’ll do next year when they regain control of mask mandates, while others expect more discussions before announcing a policy. Pennsylvania school districts will be allowed to modify or end the mask mandate for K-12 students in January, Gov. Tom Wolf announced Monday....
Editorial: Parental support for kids vaccine can make difference
Covid-19 has been a disease fraught with hot-button aspects: The masks. The mandates. The shutdowns. The treatments. And the vaccines. Eleven months after the first Pfizer-BioNTech injections were administered to front-line health care workers, about 61% of Pennsylvanians have been vaccinated, but there is still pushback from certain quarters —...
Letter to the editor: A Sputnik moment?
Gen. Mark Milley, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, recently called China’s apparent test of a hypersonic weapon (China denies the allegation) “very close” to a “Sputnik moment.” Milley was referring to the Soviet Union’s launch of the Sputnik satellite in 1957, which created hysteria over Russia’s apparent...
The Stroller, Nov. 9, 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. Students invited to develop engagement strategy for PennDOT The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and Department of Environmental Protection invite high school...
Police: Penn Township man admits to stabbing deaths of father, auntVideo
A Penn Township man with a history of violence and mental health issues told authorities he awoke early Tuesday to the sound of arguing and found his “father and aunt laying in a pool of blood,” according to court documents filed by police. As he told his story shortly before...
Letter to the editor: Ranking the contents of ‘Build Back Better’
Regarding Jonah Goldberg’s column “The trouble with ‘Build Back Better’ is no one really wants to pay for it” (Oct. 19, TribLIVE): First, the headline is disingenuous. Of course no one wants to pay for “Build Back Better.” The rich want no part of legislation that will raise taxes, and...
High school roundup for Nov. 8, 2021: Thomas Jefferson hockey stays undefeated
Jimmy Passanante scored twice and Brett Smith netted the go-ahead goal in the second period to lead Thomas Jefferson to a 6-3 victory over Hempfield in a PIHL Class 2A game Monday night. Jake Stock had a goal and an assist, and Andrew Oliver added three assists for Thomas Jefferson...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Nov. 8, 2021
High schools Field hockey PIAA playoffs First round Tuesday’s schedule Local teams only Class 3A Central York (19-5-1) at Pine-Richland (17-0), 5 p.m. Class 2A Fleetwood (18-5) at Penn-Trafford (16-0), 6 p.m. Class A Lancaster Mennonite (16-4) at Shady Side Academy (11-1), 5 p.m. Football WPIAL playoffs Class 6A Semifinals...
Education briefs: Allison Park resident earns Faculty Honors
Earns honors Lauren Duderstadt of Allison Park earned the distinction of Faculty Honors for Summer 2021 at the Georgia Institute of Technology. This designation is awarded to undergraduate students who have earned a 4.0 academic average for the semester. The Georgia Institute of Technology, or Georgia Tech, is a top...
John Dorfman: Loews, Graham Holdings are selling below book value
Sure, the stock market’s on the expensive side. But some stocks still are selling for less than book value (essentially, corporate net worth). Why should you care? Because, despite skeptics who say book value is an obsolete measure, buying stocks below book value can be a highly profitable strategy. Beginning...
Global pandemic produced tons of plastic waste, study says
BEIJING — The coronavirus pandemic has led to a significant increase in plastic waste worldwide. According to an estimate, around 8.4 million tons of plastic waste in 193 countries have been generated by the pandemic up to August, as researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences write in the Proceedings...
Penn State players earn Big Ten weekly awards after win over Maryland
Two Penn State seniors earned Big Ten player of the week honors for their performance in the Nittany Lions’ win over Maryland on Saturday. Safety Ji’Ayir Brown was named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week as he played a big role in holding the Terrapins to 14 points. Brown...
Florida QB Anthony Richardson injured knee dancing at Gators’ team hotelVideo
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson has displayed some impressive moves but should perhaps plan to stick to the football field. Known for his pre-game backflips and long scoring plays, the redshirt freshman injured his knee while dancing on the eve of the Gators’ 40-17 loss at South Carolina....
Senator is at war against vaccine mandates. His weapon of choice? Natural immunity
WASHINGTON — Roger Marshall, physician turned U.S. senator, is waging a battle in Congress against vaccine mandates. Last week, he signed onto an effort to overturn the new rule issued by President Joe Biden’s administration requiring most private employers to have their workers vaccinated or tested weekly by Jan. 4....
Steven P. Millies: In Biden’s visit with the pope, a page from Reagan’s playbook?
President Joe Biden, who met Pope Francis at the Vatican Oct. 29, is Catholic. The country’s’ first Catholic president, John F. Kennedy, visited the Vatican too. But meetings between U.S. presidents and popes have been a staple of politics since the Kennedy era, whether the president was Catholic or not....
Hempfield girl, Steelers LB Devin Bush featured on ‘Next Generations’ through NFL Network
A Hempfield Area eighth-grader’s football skills are earning her a name among the pros. Madalyn “Mads” Pevarnik, 13, who attends Harrold Middle School, will be featured on the NFL Network after Monday night’s Steelers game against the Chicago Bears, according to her family. The flag football safety and wide receiver...
Police: 1 dead in North Versailles crash
A multiple-vehicle crash Monday in North Versailles left one person dead and several others injured, according to Allegheny County Police. The crash happened just before 10:30 a.m. near the intersection of East Pittsburgh-McKeesport Boulevard and Maryland Avenue, police said. One woman was pronounced dead at the hospital, police said. Those...
GOP Senate candidate Sean Parnell denies all allegations of abuse in second day of custody trial
Republican U.S. Senate candidate Sean Parnell said Monday that he has never physically abused his estranged wife or children. “We had a tumultuous relationship,” Parnell said. “We fought a lot. We were on again, off again from the time that we met.” But, he continued, he never struck any of...
Managing complications of lupus
Many people may recognize the term “lupus” and think of it as an autoimmune disease that can cause joint pain and swelling, but you may not be aware lupus impacts an estimated 1.5 million Americans and can affect many parts of the body. The disease that causes the immune system...
