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Letter to the editor: Audit’s goal is to maintain election integrity
I want to reply to the mischaracterization in the letter “GOP should focus on important issues, not jeopardize voters.” The point of the audit is not to overturn the election, but to evaluate areas of potential problems related to who is eligible to vote. I personally witnessed evidence of voter...
Sewickley Valley Community Fund distributes 2nd round of covid grants
Continuing its commitment to provide aid during the pandemic, the Sewickley Valley Community Fund has distributed its second round of funding for local nonprofit organizations for covid-19 and hunger relief efforts. Since the beginning of the pandemic, SVCF has dedicated its efforts to support local organizations serving the 11 Quaker...
Letter to the editor: PSEA celebrates Latinx, Hispanic communities
From Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, we celebrate the rich and diverse community of Latinx and Hispanic people whose contributions have helped shape U.S. culture and society. This celebration is designed to coincide with the independence day celebrations of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua (Sept. 15, 1821),...
The Stroller, Oct. 1, 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. Halloween decorating contest planned in Apollo The Apollo Events Committee is sponsoring a House Decorating Contest for all residents of the 15613 ZIP code. To enter,...
Letter to the editor: The 7 stages of covid
I would like to educate Monica Green, who spoke at the Sept. 21 Greater Latrobe School Board meeting (“Solicitor advises Greater Latrobe School Board to honor mask mandate as protests continue”). According to the article, Green said she believes exposure to the covid-19 virus is the best option for her...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Sept. 30, 2021
High schools Field hockey Thursday’s results Class 3A Pine-Richland 7, Hempfield 1 Class 2A Penn-Trafford 4, Latrobe 1 Upper St. Clair at Fox Chapel, (n) Nonsection Oakland Catholic at Shady Side Academy, (n) Friday’s schedule Class A Aquinas Academy at Ellis School, 4 p.m. Nonsection Shady Side Academy at Peters...
High school roundup for Sept. 30, 2021: GCC girls soccer avenges only loss
Sara Felder had a hat trick as Greensburg Central Catholic avenged its only loss of the season with a 4-2 Section 1-A girls soccer victory over Springdale on Thursday. Antonia Stickle also scored, and Tatum Gretz recorded a pair of assists for the Centurions (6-1, 5-1). Grace Gent and Briana...
This date in sports history: Oct. 1Video
1903 — The Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Boston Pilgrims, 7-3, in the first World Series game. Jimmy Sebring hits the first Series homer, Deacon Phillippe is the winning pitcher and Cy Young the loser. 1961 — Roger Maris hits his 61st home run of the season, against Tracy Stallard of...
Laurel Highlands steps into spotlight for marquee matchup with Belle Vernon
It’s been a long time coming for the Laurel Highlands football program. Sitting at 5-0 on the season, the best start in program history, the Mustangs have strived to reach moments like the one they’ll be in Friday night. Rodney Gallagher and the gang travel into Rostraver Township to face...
Pirates farm report for Sept. 30, 2021: Oneil Cruz homers again
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 60-66) lost to Nashville (Brewers), 8-3. RHP Beau Sulser (7-9, 5.65) got the start, allowing five runs in three innings. C Christian Bethancourt came in to pitch for an inning and did not allow a run. SS Oneil Cruz (.524) went 1 for 2 with three walks and...
Fewer Americans than ever remain opposed to getting a covid-19 vaccine, new poll finds
The number of Americans opposed to getting a covid-19 vaccine reached a new low this month, a poll found. The Gallup poll, conducted Sept. 13-19, found fewer respondents than ever said they don’t plan to get a coronavirus vaccine while more than ever said they are already vaccinated or plan...
Laurels & lances: Culture, Kody, court and carrying
Laurel: To preserving culture. The 42nd annual powwow held last weekend in Indiana Township by the Council of Three Rivers American Indian Center was an opportunity to share and appreciate native cultures. “We’re getting together to greet, meet and have fun and respect each other’s way of life,” said Russell...
Gunman who killed 1, injured 3 at San Diego-area synagogue gets life in prison
SAN DIEGO — With victims and their families watching in a crowded San Diego courtroom, the gunman who opened fire at a Poway synagogue in 2019, killing one worshipper and injuring three others, was sentenced Thursday to life in prison without parole. It was the expected sentence for John T....
Greg Cote: If sports had a spine, unvaccinated athletes such as Kyrie Irving wouldn’t be allowed to playVideo
MIAMI — The NBA steps into its third season affected by the ongoing covid-19 pandemic, poised to welcome back full arenas as America and sports take off the masks, replace them with blinders and pretend the public health crisis of our time is over even though all know it is...
Trio of wide receivers bolster offense for Penn State
It didn’t take long for Jahan Dotson to establish himself as Sean Clifford’s favorite target in 2020. The wide receiver seemingly was always open and made himself available to his quarterback whenever he needed a safety valve. It should be no surprise, then, that Dotson is leading Penn State in...
Consumers see red, meatpackers see green as beef prices surge
Beef prices have climbed as much as 30% since the pandemic began, and that has Lorry Denis seeing red. “It’s an outrage,” Denis said after a recent run for groceries. The Atlanta retiree said she likes a nice cut of beef on the table, “but not enough to warrant paying...
The Follies set to return at Pittsburgh Field Club
The Follies is back. After a covid-induced absence, writer Philip Beard and his merry band of local talent will take you on a farcical tour of the past 18 months in “Fox Chapel Follies — Unmasked!” It is followed by an Act II trip down memory lane through your favorite...
Through the years: 50 years ago, Springdale edged Knoch on 2-point conversion
Each week throughout the high school football season, the Valley News Dispatch will take a look back at the games, players and events that are part of local scholastic history. Springdale went to 4-1 on the season with a thrilling, 21-20 victory over Knoch on Oct. 2, 1971. After Billy...
Kushkushkee Trail Chapter of DAR celebrates Constitution Week
The Kushkushkee Trail Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution celebrated Constitution Week 2021 on Sept. 28 with an awards ceremony at Northland Public Library for the eighth Annual “We the People…” Constitution Week Poster Contest. Elementary students and their families gathered to ring bells to commemorate the signing...
Sewickley Music Club is back with 2021-22 season
Following a yearlong hiatus of meetings and events — save for its 100th Anniversary Celebration in May — the Sewickley Music Club is back. The club’s 2021-22 season is a continuation of its centennial celebration, kicking off Oct. 12 with a program entitled “Elements of Doo Wop,” featuring the “DooWop...
LeSean McCoy to retire as member of Philadelphia Eagles
Harrisburg native and former Pitt star LeSean McCoy will officially retire as a member of the Philadelphia Eagles on Friday, the team announced. McCoy, an all-time franchise great at running back, will be honored at Sunday’s game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Lincoln Financial Field as the Eagles Legend...
At last minute, Pa. lawmakers vote to extend dozens of covid-19 waivers
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan newsroom powered by The Philadelphia Inquirer in partnership with PennLive/The Patriot-News, TribLIVE/Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, and WITF Public Media. Sign up for our free newsletters. HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania legislature unanimously voted Wednesday to extend dozens of regulatory waivers put into place last year to help...
‘Phone a Friend’ comes in handy when Chick’s Picks prognosticates high school football games
Welcome to Week 5. As part of her ongoing effort to be more transparent to her loyal supporters, Chick’s Picks decided to give her fans an inside look at one of the many skills that go into her prognosticating each week. Many moons ago, the popular game show “Who Wants...
Nicholas Goldberg: Think vaccine mandates are controversial? What if police held you down and injected you?
At the end of August, police in China’s Hunan province came to the home of Zhang Jianping. They questioned him about why he had not been vaccinated against covid-19, and took him by car to a hospital. In a social media post that included photos and videos to back up...
Sound Advice: Looking for a better Lightning charging cable
Q. My kids are making me nuts with constantly having to replace the Lightning charging cables for their iPhones. The official Apple ones aren’t great, and the Amazon ones do not seem not to last either. Do you have any recommendations? — A.F., Upper St. Clair A. I’ve gone through...
