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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...
Sewickley area real estate transactions for the week of Oct. 10, 2021
Bell Acres Henry Maier sold property at 75 Charleston Sq to John and Julie Smith for $1,195,000. Edgeworth Christopher Keller sold property at 755 Chestnut Road to Randall and Sharon Dearth for $3,175,000. Esmark Center LLC sold property at 100 Hazel Ln to OP Sewickley LLC for $12,500,000. Joseph Diggins...
Fox Chapel area real estate transactions for the week of Oct. 10, 2021
Aspinwall Mark Botos sold property at 404 Lexington Ave. Apt 6 to Paul and Susan Jamiolkowski for $95,000. Etna Sarah Cruikshank Jasiota sold property at 23 Christler St. to Michael John Bickel and Margaret Kielburger for $218,000. Fox Chapel John Ferreira sold property at 114 Buckingham Road to Darem and...
Letter to the editor: Thrasher needs to be voted out
I see our fearless county commissioner, Gina Cerilli Thrasher, is up to her old tricks. According to the article “Westmoreland commissioners oust airport authority board members over restaurant lease” (Sept. 30, TribLIVE), Thrasher orchestrated the dismissal of Donald “Doc” Giffin and the well-liked and respected chairman, Paul Puleo, a successful...
Editorial: Responsible gun ownership means following rules
Conversations about guns and the limits of their accessibility are never easy. While most other rights like speech or a speedy trial are intangible, a gun is the one that can be held in your hand. It can be strapped at your side. It can even be packed in a...
The Stroller, Oct. 10, 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. Salvation Army seeks Red Kettle volunteers The Western Pennsylvania division of the Salvation Army is seeking volunteers to help in the annual Red Kettle Campaign. Red...
Letter to the editor: Flying flag upside down is disrespectful
I noticed some local residents have been flying the U.S. flag outside their homes upside down. I believe some people feel this a way of protesting or expressing dissatisfaction with current U.S. officials and policies. While it is legal to express yourself in whatever way you so choose, it is...
Election letters deadline
Letters to the editor regarding upcoming election issues, including endorsements, will be accepted until Oct. 18. Election-related letters will not be printed after Oct. 24...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Oct. 9, 2021
High school Cross country Boys Saturday’s results Slippery Rock Invite Team: 1. Allderdice, 48; 2. Seneca Valley, 69; 3. Butler, 69; 4. North Catholic, 100; 5. Freeport, 123. Individual: 1. C.J. Singleton, Butler, 15:16; 2. Drew Griffith, Butler, 15:45; 3. Jack Barnhisel, Allderdice, 15:58; 4. Sage Vavro, Butler, 16:39; 5....
High school roundup for Oct. 9, 2021: Beaver holds off New Castle rally
Wyatt Ringer ran for 114 yards and three touchdowns to lead Beaver to a 20-14 Class 4A Parkway Conference victory over New Castle. The game was completed Saturday morning after it was suspended due to lightning Friday night. Beaver (4-2, 1-1) led 20-0 when the game was suspended with 6:29...
Undefeated Washington & Jefferson rolls past Saint Vincent
Justin Heacock threw five touchdown passes as Washington & Jefferson stayed undefeated in convincing fashion with a 63-22 PAC victory over Saint Vincent on Saturday. Heacock was 16 for 18 passing for 188 yards. EJ Thompson had 122 yards rushing and two touchdowns for the Presidents (6-0, 5-0). Andrew Wolf...
Bellinotti makes big plays as Shady Side Academy beats Apollo-Ridge
Shady Side Academy’s Joey Bellinotti made a considerable number of big plays Saturday afternoon. Among them a 32-yard touchdown catch, an interception and a blocked extra point. But a play Bellinotti made that started with a bobble turned out to be a key to the Bulldogs’ 28-14 victory over Apollo-Ridge...
George Guido: Time to start thinking WPIAL playoffs
The football season is set for the stretch run, and now might be a good time to go over WPIAL playoff qualification. No Alle-Kiski team has clinched a playoff spot yet, but several are on the precipice of getting into the postseason. Here’s a rundown on classifications specific to the...
Sen. Mike Regan: The right way to legalize adult-use marijuana
As a Republican senator who spent more than two decades in law enforcement, it may come as a surprise to some people that I have circulated a co-sponsorship memo outlining my intent to introduce legislation legalizing adult-use marijuana in Pennsylvania. For decades, marijuana has been used by adult residents in...
Sounding off: Misusing the word ‘freedom’
Personal freedom from the tyranny of a fascist or totalitarian government is what we all desire. However, the word “freedom” is sometimes used incorrectly. What has happened in Texas is a textbook example. The government of Texas wanted freedom from wearing masks and getting vaccinated. So covid cases spiked, sickening...
North Allegheny notebook: Tigers tandem wins section doubles title
Emily Wincko and Abbey Swirsding earned a spot in the WPIAL doubles tennis tournament after capturing the Section 2-AAA championship on Oct. 1. The juniors defeated Moon’s Maria Lounder and Amanda Koren, 6-7 (3), 7-6 (5) and 6-1, in the championship match. Lounder and Koren were the section’s top seeds....
Fast start breeds optimism for Fox Chapel hockey team
Fox Chapel’s season-opening 8-1 hockey victory over Hampton may be the first step in getting the Foxes back toward their accustomed perch among the PIHL’s upper echelon. Junior Danny Downey had two goals and three assists, junior Mason Heininger two goals and two assists, and senior goaltender Nash Wedner recorded...
Fox Chapel football team leans on Dietz, balanced offense
There’s no doubt Fox Chapel’s had one of the toughest football schedules around over the first seven games of the season. The Foxes’ opponents have a cumulative 29-13 record during that time, but Fox Chapel is putting up some good offensive numbers with senior quarterback Collin Dietz at the controls....
David Ayers: Doomed to marry beneath them? Marriage and the gender gap in college
The Wall Street Journal recently published a powerful article on the large and growing gap between the numbers of men and women enrolled in American colleges and universities. Enrollments have declined steeply in recent years, but they have declined much more among males than females. Only 40% of current college...
