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Letter-writer Robert Supansic “Republican Party unrecognizable,” March 18, TribLIVE) wrote that “the party of ‘family values’ (Republicans) looks away when children are torn from their parents, sometimes with no hope of reunion.” I would like to ask him if he watches the news that shows children coming across the border...

It’s a shame that we have to live in a world where identity theft and daily scams are common. Recently, I received a 1099-G from the commonwealth of Pennsylvania indicating that I was responsible for paying taxes on $10,600 of unemployment benefits that I supposedly applied for and received. I...

In a perfect world, our homes would have picket fences and pristine lawns. They would be in safe residential neighborhoods but just a short sidewalked stroll from a grocery store, a library and a good school. A garbage dump wouldn’t be anywhere near, nor would train tracks or the airport....

Eight people were shot to death at three massage parlors in the Atlanta area last month, raising fears that the crimes may have targeted people of Asian descent. Such an attack, race or gender based, serves no purpose other than to destroy the peace of a society and to bring...

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. Earth Day bike raffle to benefit Animal Protectors Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley is holding an Earth Day bike raffle online. The winner will...

High schools WPIAL Baseball Tuesday’s results Class 6A Section 1 Seneca Valley 2, North Allegheny 1 Pine-Richland 8, Central Catholic 3 Butler 12, Allderdice 1 Section 2 Norwin 10, Baldwin 0 Upper St. Clair 6, Hempfield 4 Canon-McMillan 5, Mt. Lebanon 2 Class 5A Section 1 Franklin Regional 4, Penn-Trafford...

Jake Bazala threw a five-inning no-hitter, fanning eight, as Norwin picked up a 10-0 Section 2-6A baseball win over Baldwin (0-3, 0-1) on Tuesday afternoon. EJ Dunn hit a three-run homer and Jayden Walker and Alex Gabauer doubled twice for Norwin (4-1, 1-0). Butler 12, Allderdice 2 – Brady Gavuala...

A nurse who worked for Highmark Inc. reviewing insurance coverage authorization requests filed a federal lawsuit against the company on Tuesday, alleging that it failed to pay required overtime. The suit, filed in U.S. District Court in Pittsburgh, seeks class-action status and includes claims for violations of the federal Fair...

Westmoreland County officials announced Tuesday the county will open a coronavirus vaccine clinic this week at Seton Hill University in Greensburg. The clinic, with vaccines provided by Walmart, is set to vaccinate up to 1,400 residents over three days, starting Friday, according to Public Safety Director Roland Mertz. “We’re trying...

SAN DIEGO — Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. is likely looking at a long season of instability in his left shoulder and increasing concern about long-term damage if he puts off surgery, a doctor said Tuesday. An MRI scheduled Tuesday will likely determine the severity of a possible labral tear...

Since he stole more than $1 million from the Upper St. Clair church where he worked as a business administrator, David Reiter says has lost more than 70 pounds, reconnected with family he’d not spoken to in more than a decade and strengthened his relationship with God. During his sentencing...

Many times have I warned parents of the pitfalls of micromanaging their children’s academic responsibilities lest said children deduce that the responsibilities in question are not theirs at all and begin acting increasingly irresponsible. Hello? Is there anybody out there? “I know you say parents shouldn’t micromanage their kids, John,”...

STATE COLLEGE — Brandon Smith felt by the time he hit his stride last season, Penn State’s year was over. The Lions linebacker felt the finale against Illinois was one of his better games with eight tackles and three tackles for loss. So he entered the offseason looking to build...

If you’ve been in the olive oil section of the grocery store lately, you’ve likely been confronted with a lot of choices. Possibly even a wall of olive oils, with different symbols on the bottles and a whole lot of brands to choose from. For most of us, the world...

The following charges were filed March 23-30, 2021, with Monroeville District Judge Jeffrey L. Herbst. All charges were filed by Monroe­ville police: • Robert Carl Harris, 56, of Homestead with theft by deception. The charge was filed March 23 in connection with an incident along the 4200 block of William...

Former Allegheny County Councilman Charles McCullough is in the custody of the sheriff’s office this morning — more than five years after he was sentenced to prison for stealing from an elderly widow. The 66-year-old from Upper St. Clair reported to the courtroom of Common Pleas Judge David R. Cashman...

The Pennsylvania House of Representatives on Monday passed legislation urging Congress to do away with the semi-annual clock changing ritual and authorize states to make daylight saving time permanent. By a vote of 103-98, the House chose to join 15 other states that have passed legislation asking for this change...

I don’t know where Westmoreland County Commissioner Doug Chew gets his idea that voters do not want mail-in voting (“Westmoreland commissioner says county voters want end to no-excuse mail-in ballots; another disputes that” ). There are many of us who are old, ill, frail or physically handicapped, or lack transportation,...

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden said Tuesday that he wants all American adults to be eligible for a coronavirus vaccine by April 19, citing a target date all but two states are already set to meet. “By no later than April 19 in every part of this country, every adult...

While growing up as a kid, my parents, teachers and most other adults preached and used the term ” common sense” as a means of explaining right from wrong. It was and still is a simple theory in itself. It forced you to put yourself in the position of the...