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Fixing the coronavirus pandemic might start with a covid-19 vaccine, but the shot isn’t a light switch that turns back the dark with a flick. By the same token, the progress toward correcting the economic impact of the pandemic isn’t going to respond to the push of a button either....

Don and Kimberly Goebel of Ohio Township are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Katarzyna Marie Goebel, to Thomas McQuone Mulholland, son of Jeffrey and Shannon Mulholland of Sewickley. The couple graduated from Sewickley Academy in 2015. The bride to be graduated from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State...

In response to Rick Tatano’s letter “Keep Trump signs up” (April 11, TribLIVE): Yes, please do keep them up. Show Americans how you are self-denying. Show real Americans how you still follow a man who would try to do anything to be president — as far as suggesting a coup....

For the seventh straight year, Gov. Tom Wolf is proposing a new tax on the state’s natural gas producers — and ultimately on Pennsylvanians. This year’s severance tax plan, like the others before it, could undermine the production of natural gas — which about half of American households rely on...

In his letter “Gun violence prevention laws effective and a moral imperative”, Rev. Vincent Kolb laments mass shootings and states “anyone with compassion who values human life should be morally outraged by our society’s refusal to prevent this slaughter.” Someone should ask him about the morality of the 60 million...

Snak King Corp. of City of Industry, Calif., has recalled Trader Joe’s Restaurant Style White Corn Tortilla Chips because they may contain milk. Milk is an allergen and is not listed on the label as an ingredient. People who are allergic to milk could have “a serious or life-threatening allergic...

Recent letters to the editor have blamed the poor inoculation progress in Westmoreland County on not having a health department and the county commissioners. I believe the fault lies solely at the state level. It doesn’t matter whether a county had a health department; none knew when, or how much,...

Republican efforts to restrict voting rights and widespread attacks on people of color and immigrants are symptomatic of many white Americans’ attitudes promulgated, in my opinion, by none other than Donald J. Trump. Sadly, his racist legacy lives on and will continue for many years. It is this nonsensical idea...

A 43-year-old Jeannette man was fatally shot early Thursday, and investigators are trying to identify a suspect, according to police Chief Shannon Binda. The shooting happened about 2:40 a.m. in a residential area near the intersection of Gaskill Avenue and North Seventh Street. “We received a call of shots fired...

Regarding the letter “Disagree with election results? Return stimulus checks”: I do disagree with the presidential election results, and I would send my stimulus check back but for the following reasons: 1. I work and have paid taxes for 57 years, so I believe it is my money to begin...

Publicize your club meetings, events and fundraisers in The Stroller. Send information at least a week in advance to vndnews@triblive.com. Please include a daytime telephone number. Christopher’s Light seeking donations and volunteers Children’s charity Christopher’s Light is accepting donations of hygiene products and new backpacks. Donations can be dropped off...

High schools Baseball Wednesday’s results Class 6A Section 1 Butler 6, Central Catholic 4 Seneca Valley 5, Pine-Richland 0 Section 2 Hempfield 14, Baldwin 4 Mt. Lebanon at Norwin, ppd. Class 5A Section 1 Kiski Area 5, McKeesport 4 Penn-Trafford at Gateway, ppd. Section 2 Armstrong 6, Hampton 5 Section...

Elizabeth Kubancek’s third hit of the game was a walkoff two-run double in the bottom of the seventh inning to carry Mt. Lebanon to a 7-6 victory over Canon-McMillan in Section 1-6A softball Wednesday afternoon. Deidre Flaherty doubled and homered and Kate Borza had a double and an RBI for...

Allegheny County Police are investigating a shooting reported Wednesday morning in North Versailles. According to police, county 911 was notified after 10:15 a.m. of a shooting in the 100 block of Second Street. First responders found evidence of a shooting and property damage at the scene. Authorities were unable to...

The WPIAL crowned a pair of boys tennis singles champions as South Fayette’s Jacob Patterson outlasted Shady Side Academy’s Colin Gramley for the Class AAA title, and North Catholic’s Nicolás Scheller made quick work of Quaker Valley’s Mike Sirianni. Patterson jumped out to an early lead in what turned into...

April is Food Waste Awareness Month, and the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank is highlighting ways it keeps sustainability at the forefront of its work. Kurt Lindsay is a community food connections coordinator at the food bank. He works on a three-person team to bring in food that may otherwise...

TribLIVE wants to hear from you. The Trib is conducting a reader survey in hopes of better serving our audience. The survey is designed to help us learn more about the lives and concerns of people in the communities we cover. The best part — you can be entered in...

STATE COLLEGE — Nick Tarburton knew at some point that he would return to the football field. Even on the most grueling days of rehab for Tarburton, the Penn State defensive end didn’t waver in his intent to get back into action for the Lions after injuries defined the early...

Gateway High School will be closed and students will learn remotely Thursday and Friday due to a spike in covid cases. District officials could not confirm Wednesday whether the cases involved students or staff. The school was open Wednesday and messages were sent out to families about the closure. District...

As we turn the past year, and look ahead to a better 2021, it’s also time to continue to build on our strengths, which became all the more evident during this pandemic. Our southwest Pennsylvania region has a diverse economy and has been fortunate to see growth in both traditional...

MINNEAPOLIS — A pathologist testifying for the defense in the murder trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin told the court Wednesday that George Floyd died of a cardiac arrest combined with drug use, and not low oxygen as several prosecution witnesses have claimed. Dr. David Fowler also testified...

This year, a gift to the Whitehall Library goes even further and will help neighbors in need. To shine a spotlight on local businesses, the Friends of the Whitehall Library purchased $50 gift cards as part of its WPL Neighbor campaign. Anyone who donates at least $50 through May 31...

Animal rescue • Point Pleasant Retirement in White Oak, the White Oak Animal Shelter and Animal Friends will host at pet rescue day from noon to 4 p.m. April 17 at the Point Pleasant, 120 Mosside Blvd., White Oak. The public is welcome to visit and find a fur-ever friend....

A Westmoreland County woman is suing one of the region’s largest operators of senior living communities, accusing it of forcing her to work on the covid-19 wing when she was at high risk from the virus. More than that, Dianne Corrie of Westmoreland City contends in her federal lawsuit that...

Sewickley Public Library, 500 Thorn St., again is offering express library services. The Express Library gives users a chance to come into the library to browse the collection, check out items and use the public computers. The library is taking precautions to ensure the safety of library staff and patrons,...