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Down and out: Receiver Odell Beckham Jr. released by BrownsVideo
CLEVELAND — Odell Beckham Jr. has run his last route for the Cleveland Browns. He’s wide open now. The polarizing wide receiver is being released by Browns, who are cutting ties with Beckham after a drama-filled stay that ended with him being told to stay home from practice. Beckham’s unceremonious...
Matthew Yglesias: Democrats also did poorly in the elections no one noticed
Before Tuesday’s elections I warned against overinterpreting the Virginia gubernatorial election as a national bellwether. I stand by that: Governor’s races are the kind of election that shows the least correlation with national politics, and where candidate attributes and issues make the biggest difference. But if you’re a Democrat looking...
Trudy Rubin: Top Pentagon general: ‘We are witnessing one of the largest shifts in geopolitical power that the world has seen’
WASHINGTON — The world is changing faster than our sluggish political leaders — let alone the public — can manage. The COVID-19 virus and climate change move far more quickly than the international community, as we saw last week at the G-20 in Rome and the COP26 climate summit in...
Bentleyville woman alleges state trooper strip-searched her during I-70 traffic stop
A woman said that she was strip-searched on the side of Interstate 70 in South Strabane by the state police this summer after being pulled over for traveling 5 mph over the speed limit. Holly Elish, 34, of Bentleyville, said in a federal lawsuit filed Thursday that she was heading...
Abby Drey: What it was like to cover the first week of the Penn State child sex abuse scandal
I was 8 months into my career as a photographer at the Centre Daily Times on a chilly Friday night in November when I was sent to the district magistrate’s office on West College Avenue before a high school football game. My assignment: Get a photo of Second Mile founder...
Letter to the editor: College may not be good investment
Many parents are finding out that spending $30,000 to $60,000 a year for a college degree, with classes taught by $100,000-plus-a-year professors, that results in their kids getting a job that only pays $20,000 a year after they graduate, is not a good investment. Then the parents find out they...
Letter to the editor: Keep the Steelers on the Sports page
Way to go, Tribune- Review. Printing a picture on Page 1 of the Steelers coach who makes $8 million a year is much more important than the trying times we are all going through now! Give us a break, please; that is what the Sports page is for. I never understood...
New Antioch Baptist Church Pastor installation, Thanksgiving to go and more at Sewickley area places of worship
Antioch Baptist Church Antioch Baptist Church would like to invite you to witness the Installation Service of its new Pastor, Reverend Verton L. Dean Sr. of Moon Township, on Nov. 21. The festivities will begin at 10:45 a.m. at Antioch with a worship and praise service. The guest speaker for...
Letter to the editor: Pine Township, Pine Richland School Board meetings shouldn’t be held at same time
I am a resident of Wexford and live within the jurisdiction of Pine Township. I am also the parent of a student in the Pine Richland School District. I am very interested in the agendas, discussions and decisions of both the board of supervisors and the Pine Richland School Board....
Letter to the editor: Democrats are killing comedy
Kliph Nesteroff’s commentary “Cancel culture has always been a problem for comedy” is, ironically, laughable. To equate the almost universal lockdown of any joke that doesn’t pass leftist muster with comedians of the past not being able to swear is ludicrous. Liberal hero Dave Chappelle got away with it. Name...
Add interest to your Thanksgiving table with updates of traditional favorites
From the TribLIVE archive, this story was first published on Nov. 5, 2021. Our mouths are watering already, thinking about the Thanksgiving feast we’ll soon enjoy — the roasted turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, pumpkin pie and all the rest. It’s probably the most iconic menu in the American...
Letter to the editor: Taxpayers deserve accountability
I read the article “Pa. lawmakers spend millions of tax dollars on private lawyers but often don’t reveal why” with sadness and frustration. It appears the system is set up to encourage corruption. Effective government must have transparency and accountability. We must challenge the practice of redacting. Pennsylvania voters deserve...
Police: Truck driver found naked after crashing on I-70 in Rostraver was drunk, had gun
A man who was driving a tractor-trailer that veered off Interstate 70 and crashed over an embankment Thursday night in Rostraver was found naked, standing outside his cab by another man who stopped to check on him, authorities said. Orelbis D. Cruz-Iglesias, 26, of Florida was arrested at Penn Highlands...
Allegheny Valley Youth Football League to crown 2021 champions
The Allegheny Valley Youth Football League has scheduled its annual Super Bowl Saturday for Lernerville Field, located adjacent to Lernerville Speedway in Buffalo Township. The first game of the championship tripleheader will take place at 11 a.m. between the Lower Burrell Recruits (10-0) and Plum (9-1) in the 8-and-under division....
Schedule set for WPYFL Super Bowl this weekend
Western Pennsylvania Youth Football League’s Super Bowl Weekend will have a Westmoreland County feel for the Class AA championships Saturday. Three Southmoreland teams, along with squads from Mt. Pleasant and Derry, will compete for titles this weekend at Trinity’s Hiller Field. Southmoreland (8-1) will take on Mt. Pleasant (9-0) for...
Letter to the editor: I want my carbon cash back!
As the Senate wrestles with the budget reconciliation legislation that contains both social safety net and climate change segments, it appears that the Clean Energy Power Plan (CEPP) that was to be the primary answer to the climate crisis will not make the cut. But here’s the thing — we...
The Stroller, Nov. 5, 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. Annual Christmas for Vets event planned Dec. 5 Five Forces will host its sixth annual Christmas for Veterans event Dec. 5...
Letter to the editor: Pelosi understands her role as protector
Regarding David Scandrol’s letter “Has Pelosi read Constitution?”: Nancy Pelosi has read the Constitution and fully understands her role as speaker of the House in protecting our republic. “Show me the man and I’ll show you the crime”? I’ll show you a man with over 65 years of deception, failed...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Nov. 4, 2021
High schools Football WPIAL playoffs Class 6A Quarterfinals Friday’s schedule Canon-McMillan (4-6) at North Allegheny (6-4), 7 p.m. Semifinals Friday, Nov. 12 Canon-McMillan/North Allegheny winner at Mt. Lebanon (10-0), 7 p.m. Seneca Valley (7-3) vs. Central Catholic (8-2) at Baldwin, 7 p.m. Class 5A First round Friday’s schedule Woodland Hills...
High school roundup for Nov. 4, 2021: Montour girls make state playoffs
Salveria Ulizzi and Jessica Molitoris scored goals to help No. 5 Montour to a 2-0 victory over No. 6 South Fayette (13-9) in the WPIAL Class 3A girls soccer consolation finals Thursday night, sending the Spartans (15-7) into the state playoffs. Montour will meet the District 8, 9 or 10...
Game Commission warns drivers to be cautious as deer ramp up autumn activity
The Pennsylvania Game Commission says motorists should slow down and stay alert as deer become increasingly active and drivers adjust to daylight-savings time. Deer become more active in autumn with the lead-up to their fall breeding season. Pennsylvania drivers face some of the highest risks of a vehicle collision with...
Lawsuit alleges Sen. Josh Hawley received nearly $1 million in illegal campaign funds from the NRA
WASHINGTON — A new lawsuit alleges U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley accepted $973,411 in illegal campaign contributions from the National Rifle Association during his 2018 Senate Campaign. The lawsuit, filed by the Campaign Legal Center on behalf of the gun control advocacy group headed by former U.S. Rep. Gabby Giffords, alleges...
Familiar postseason foes Mars, Plum meet again for WPIAL Class 3A soccer title
For the third consecutive season, the Mars and Plum girls soccer teams will meet in the WPIAL Class 3A championship, with the latest installment taking place at 1:15 p.m. Saturday at Highmark Stadium. The top seeded Planets (15-0-1) won the past two meetings, but the No. 2 Mustangs (19-1-1) are...
Penn State’s Ja’Juan Seider explains message to Noah Cain, struggling running backsVideo
STATE COLLEGE — Penn State entered the 2021 season with high hopes for its ground game. The backfield featured five running backs with experience. The offensive line returned three starters. The rushing attack looked like it could be the backbone of the Nittany Lions offense, especially after quarterback Sean Clifford...
Self-defense or murder? Pennsylvania woman charged in fatal stabbing headed to trial
BELLEFONTE — Centre County prosecutors have enough evidence to go to trial against a woman accused of killing a man inside her Penns Valley home, a county district judge ruled this week. Brittany Guisewhite, 28, saw felony charges of third-degree murder, voluntary manslaughter and aggravated assault move forward after a...
