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In brief: Richland Township VFD sets open house
Fire department open house The Richland Township Volunteer Fire Department will host an open house 6-9 p.m. Oct 18. The station is situated at 5857 Meridian Road, Gibsonia. There will be live demonstrations, close-up looks of the fire trucks, tours of the fire house and children’s activities. The fire departments...
In brief: Fall at Salem Church, St. Barnabas Charities clay shoot and more in the North Hills
Salem Church Autumn traditions continue at Salem Church. All children are welcome to Trunk-or-Treat at Salem Church on from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Oct. 31. Come in costume for treats, games and story time. It’s also time for pumpkin rolls at Salem. The annual fundraiser is underway, and orders can be placed...
In brief: Elfinwild Lions plan spaghetti dinner
The Elfinwild Lions Club is holding a drive-thru free-will offering spaghetti dinner at Elfinwild Presbyterian Church, Mt. Royal Blvd., 3-6 p.m. Oct. 16. The dinner includes salad, spaghetti (choice of sausage, beef or veggie sauce), breadstick and dessert. Lantern tours Depreciation Lands Museum will offer a walking tour through our...
Hampton Library sets fall hours, programs
The Hampton Library’s new fall hours are Mondays, Fridays, Saturdays, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m.; Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. -7:30 p.m and closed Sundays. Online programs Get inspired to learn a language, flex your brain & investigate the natural world with our new media kits. Follow our blog posts each week...
Letter to the editor: Pitts’ attack on unvaccinated missed some facts
Leonard Pitts Jr.’s column “No vaccine? Goodbye, and good riddance” to me showed that facts don’t matter. The article attacked Americans that are not adhering to the vaccine mandates. Among the many reasons for not complying are that those who had covid-19 have immunity and some are not being vaccinated...
Editorial: Bedbugs aren’t a problem that can wait
Don’t let the bedbugs bite. It’s more than just the cutesy saying your mom would use when tucking you in. Bedbugs are no fairy tale. They’re an all-too-real pest that is not easy to eradicate. Vandergrift residents were thus right to be more than a little alarmed — and grossed...
The Stroller, Oct. 11, 2021: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
The Valley News Dispatch is compiling a list of autumn events and Halloween parades, parties and trick-or-treat nights. Information should be emailed to cpinto-smith@triblive.com. Toys for Tots sign-ups scheduled Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots served by the Allegheny Valley Detachment will have sign-ups online through Nov. 30. The Allegheny...
Letter to the editor: Americans are being played
There is plenty of blame to go around for the catastrophe that is current day America. Is it the fault of the guy who spent four years in politics, or the guy that’s been in government for 48? The increasing power of lobbyists? Maybe it goes deeper? Maybe the endless...
Editorial cartoons for the week of Oct. 11
Editorial cartoons for the week of Oct. 11....
This date in sports history: Oct. 11Video
1890 — The first 100-yard dash under 10 seconds is run by John Owens at 9.8 in an AAU track and field meet in Washington. 1902 — Laurie Auchterlonie beats Stewart Gardner with a 307 total to win the U.S. Open golf title. 1925 — The New York Giants lose...
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of Oct. 11
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of Oct. 11....
High school sports schedule for Oct. 11, 2021
High schools Field hockey Monday’s schedule Class 3A Mt. Lebanon at Norwin, 6 p.m. North Allegheny at Hempfield, 7:30 p.m. Peters Township at Allderdice, 3:15 p.m. Nonsection Upper St. Clair at Pine-Richland, 7 p.m. Hockey Monday’s schedule Class 3A Central Catholic at Mt. Lebanon, Mt. Lebanon Ice Center, 7:10 p.m....
1 killed, 14 wounded in shooting inside St. Paul bar; 3 men arrested
MINNEAPOLIS — DJ Peter Parker knows how to read the room from a bird’s-eye view on stage to anticipate any trouble from crowds, after two decades of shows spanning Baltimore, D.C., Boston and beyond. But the former GO 95.3 radio host could have never anticipated a show in St. Paul...
Charlie Melancon: Congress should pause before rushing to spend $3.5 trillion
Underway in Washington is a debate surrounding Congress’ $3.5 trillion reconciliation bill. The bill removes important industry tax deductions and establishes a new natural gas tax, essentially making it punitive to produce resources here at home. With rapid decarbonization goals driving the Biden administration’s agenda, some policymakers overlook the reality...
Penn State enters off week on heels of season’s first loss: ‘We have two weeks to get better now’Video
IOWA CITY, Iowa — For the first time this season, Penn State needs to rebound from a loss. And the Nittany Lions will have plenty of time to think about it. Penn State enters its off week after Saturday’s 23-20 loss at Iowa. There are a couple trains of thought...
One person flown to hospital after crash in Fayette County
One person was flown to a hospital after a crash in Fayette County on Sunday. The wreck occurred on Indian Creek Road just before 4 p.m. A 911 dispatcher did not immediately know if any other drivers or passengers were injured or what caused the crash....
Allen West, Texas GOP candidate for governor, contracts covid-19
AUSTIN — Republican gubernatorial hopeful Allen West has contracted covid-19 and suspended in-person campaign events as he recuperates. West spokesman Luke Twombly confirmed late Saturday that West, 60, tested positive for the virus. West, who hours earlier tweeted that he had not been vaccinated against coronavirus, disclosed that his wife,...
AP Top 25: Georgia is No. 1, Big Ten grabs half of top 10Video
Georgia was the new No. 1 in the Associated Press college football poll Sunday by a unanimous vote, taking the top spot during the regular season for the first time since November 1982. The Bulldogs (62 first-place votes) moved up one spot in the AP Top 25 a day after...
Penn State forced to regroup, rally around Ta’Quan Roberson following loss to Iowa
Penn State wide receiver Jahan Dotson walked toward the away tunnel on Duke Slater Field at Kinnick Stadium Saturday night. He moved slowly through the crowd of fast-moving Iowa fans donning yellow and black jerseys that seemingly engulfed the 5-foot-11 wide receiver in his white uniform. Tears streamed down his...
Pennsylvania Shotokan Karate Club athletes compete at national championships
Ten athletes from the Pennsylvania Shotokan Karate Club in Levelgreen competed at the USA National Karate Championships and Team USA Trials Sept. 1-5, in Chicago, Ill. Team PSKC earned 38 medals — 18 Gold, eight Silver and 12 Bronze. The team was coached by Dustin Baldis, a USA national team...
Letter to the editor: Train travel a good option for many
In response to Ken Goga’s letter “Amtrak an unwise investment” (Sept. 21, TribLIVE): A second Amtrak Pennsylvanian operating between Pittsburgh and Harrisburg would be a welcome addition for Western Pennsylvania travelers. The lack of public intercity transportation, decreasing percentages of licensed drivers, enhanced time utilization and significant unmet demand —...
Plan ahead for this year’s holiday vacation
Whether your family counts a holiday vacation among your treasured traditions or you’re anticipating a holiday getaway for the first time, getting an early start on your planning can help ensure your trip is filled with good tidings and joy. Know what you want to spend. If you’re planning to...
Letter to the editor: Giffin deserves appreciation, gratitude
I met Doc Giffin in the press tent at the 1962 PGA Championship. He was the PGA press secretary, and I was a novice golf reporter for the Trib, and always the last to leave, except for Doc, who, despite long, frenetic days, would stay to be of assistance even...
Eastern area real estate transactions for the week of Oct. 10, 2021
Murrysville Abdel Moneim El-Attar sold property at 3632 Cal Ken Ct to Andre Parquette and Amy Heinlen for $370,000. Richard Brazill sold property at 5017 Pioneer Ct to Christopher and Christina Clawson for $465,000. Daniel Albert Santimauro sold property at 5287 Rocky Hill Ln to Taylor Beck for $180,380. North...
North Hills real estate transactions for the week of Oct. 10, 2021
Bellevue Sky Iron Capital LLC sold property at 571 Forest Ave. to Dream Homes Enterprises LLC for $27,000. KB Oreo LLC sold property at 539 Lincoln Ave. to Tung The Luu for $250,000. Estate of Joseph Scioscia sold property at 14 N Euclid Ave. to Nikki Johnson for $290,000. Etna...
