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Westmoreland athletes of the week: Greensburg Salem’s Bella Dinkel, Belle Vernon’s Ryan Kent
Bella Dinkel School: Greensburg Salem Class: Sophomore Sport: Track & field Claim to fame: Dinkel was the track MVP at the Westmoreland County Coaches Association Track & Field Championships at Mt. Pleasant. She won the 100- and 300-meter hurdles and took fifth in two other events. Also this season, she...
Fort Allen presents annual traditional farming festival
The Fort Allen Antique Farm Equipment Association’s annual Hammer-In and Plow Days continues Sunday at the association’s demonstration site near West Overton Village in East Huntingdon. Plenty of farming equipment is on hand to give visitors a taste of history, skills and trades. The event continues Sunday from 9 a.m....
Joe Palaggi: War, morality and the questions we keep confusing
When Pope Leo XIV speaks about war, his message is clear: Violence degrades human dignity, and peace must remain the goal even when it feels out of reach. When Donald Trump speaks about conflict, his clarity takes a different form: Threats must be confronted, adversaries deterred, and, at times, force...
Bruce Ledewitz: Violating the conscience of the taxpayer
Recently, a Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court decision struck down Pennsylvania’s statutory ban on Medicaid benefits for abortions. Around the same time, the U.S. Supreme Court granted review of Colorado’s denial of public subsidies to two Catholic preschools. Both actions threaten the conscience of the taxpayer. There is a healthy tradition in...
Sunday services, book club and more at Sewickley area houses of worship
Antioch Baptist Church 332 Elizabeth St., Sewickley. 412-741-7688. antiochfwbaptistsewickley.org. Morning worship and praise service is at 10:45 a.m. First Sunday Sunday School is at 9:30 a.m. The fourth annual 3 vs. 3 Basketball Tournament will take place at noon on May 23 at Quaker Valley High School. The event is...
Alle-Kiski Senior Citizen News: May 2, 2026
Armstrong County Senior Centers Apollo Wednesday: noon, site council meeting; Mothers Day celebration; . Hours: 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. weekdays. Details: Charlotte at 800-368-1066 or Amy at 724-478-1410. The center is at 707A N. Fifth St., Apollo. Freeport Tuesday and Thursday: bingo. The center is at 102 Fifth St.,...
Letter to the editor: Drop boxes strengthen confidence in elections
Allowing drop boxes around Westmoreland County is not merely a matter of removing physical barriers. It requires holistic strategies: democratizing the election process, simplifying barriers of the disabled, working and the elderly, fostering public engagement and increasing voter turnout on both sides and ensuring accountability and public trust. By implementing...
Editorial: If Zappala would just say it, why seal it?
Prosecutors often attempt to keep portions of an investigation under wraps. It is a routine part of the job and, at times, a necessary one. That was the argument the Allegheny County District Attorney’s Office made in court this week, pushing back against suggestions a search warrant should be unsealed....
The Stroller, May 2, 2026: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Publicize your non-profit’s community events, fundraisers and club meetings for free in The Stroller. Send information at least two weeks in advance to vndnews@triblive.com or The Stroller, 210 Wood St., Tarentum PA 15084. Please include a daytime telephone number. Follow the Stroller on X at @VNDStroller. Children welcome at free...
Letter to the editor: Have those who advocate for voter ID ever voted?
I’m confused. There is a demand for voters to be compelled to show ID to vote at the polls to prevent the supposed multitude of people voting illegally. Have those who advocate this ever voted? For an illegal or unregistered person to vote, they will have to approach a poll...
Pirates farm report for May 1, 2026: Jhostynxon Garcia homers on rehab with Bradenton
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple A, 11-20) lost 11-7 to Memphis (Cardinals). RF Esmerlyn Valdez (.252) went 1 for 5 with a two-run homer, his fifth. C Rafael Flores Jr. (.223) went 2 for 4 with two RBIs. CF Ronny Simon (.385) went 1 for 2 with two walks and three runs scored....
High school scores, summaries and schedules for May 1, 2026
High schools Baseball Friday’s results Class 3A Section 1 Riverside at Beaver Falls, ppd. Nonsection Brashear 16, Sto-Rox 1 Central Catholic 9, North Catholic 5 Eden Christian 5, Quaker Valley 2 Greensburg Central Catholic 9, Southmoreland 3 Jefferson-Morgan 10, Beth-Center 2 Ligonier Valley 12, Apollo-Ridge 0 Plum 10, Gateway 0...
High school roundup for May 1, 2026: Records fall at Pine-Richland Invitational
Franklin Regional’s Sean Cartwright and Quaker Valley’s Jonah Montagnese were among the record-breakers at the Pine-Richland Invitational on Friday. Cartwright broke a 20-year-old meet record with a time of 14.11 seconds in the 110 hurdles and also won the high jump (6-7). Montagnese broke a meet record with a time...
Former IUP basketball coach Tom Beck dies at 93
Former IUP men’s coach Tom Beck died April 24. Beck, a Youngwood native, was 93. He served the Crimson Hawks program for 16 years, the final five as head coach, compiling a record of 66-70. A cause of death has not been released. Beck is a member of the athletics...
Letter to the editor: A-Team helps those in mental health crisis
If you were having a mental health crisis, would you want someone with a gun and taser telling you to calm down? That’s often the reality any time someone calls 9-1-1 in response to a behavioral or mental health emergency. To keep our community safe, we need to be sure...
Transfer guard Ace Valentine officially joins Robert Morris men’s basketball team
Robert Morris has added for next season UMBC guard Ace Valentine, a second-team all-America East selection who averaged 11.4 points, 4.2 rebounds and 4.0 assists for the Retrievers. The 6-foot-3 Valentine recorded 21 double-figure scoring games last season, including a stretch of nine in the final 10 contests. He was...
Rick Siger: Draft was just the beginning for Downtown Pittsburgh
Two years ago, a broad coalition of public and private sector leaders from across Pittsburgh came together with Gov. Josh Shapiro to announce a 10-year, $600 million strategy to revitalize Downtown Pittsburgh, which had been struggling in recent years with a lack of affordable housing, empty office buildings and public...
Westmoreland happenings: Plant sale, diaper collection, blood drive, more
Church news • Greensburg Church of the Brethren hosts a night of fun and fellowship for individuals and groups with developmental disabilities from 5 to 7 p.m. Mondays at the church, 554 Stanton St., Southwest Greensburg. Dinner is included. Participants must be accompanied by a family member or caregiver. Donations...
Madonna samples Detroit techno innovator on new song ‘Bring Your Love’ with Sabrina CarptenterVideo
DETROIT — Madonna is reviving a Detroit dancefloor classic on her new single “Bring Your Love,” which was released Thursday. The song, a collaboration with Madonna’s Coachella partner Sabrina Carpenter, samples “Good Life,” the immortal 1988 club hit from Kevin Saunderson’s Inner City. Saunderson is credited as a songwriter on...
Powerball ticket worth $1 million sold in Penn Hills
If you purchased a Powerball lottery ticket at Smoker Friendly in Penn Hills, you might want to check it. A Powerball ticket worth $1 million from the Wednesday, April 29, drawing was sold at the store along Rodi Road, according to the Pennsylvania Lottery. The ticket matched all five of...
$50,000 reward offered in unsolved Arnold killing of Stephanie CoyleVideo
Dan Coyle remembers his late grandmother as “the kindest soul.” Her unsolved slaying, a bizarre and violent attack in Arnold in 1993, continues to torment his family. Stephanie Coyle, 74, was sexually assaulted and stabbed before her body was discovered by the landlord in her apartment behind Fourth Avenue. Her...
‘Severe’ staff cuts begin at Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, union says
The Pittsburgh Post- Gazette is slashing staff as it begins operations under new ownership. At least 40% of newsroom workers are losing their jobs, and 80% of employees who had gone on strike did not receive an offer to be retained, according to Andrew Goldstein, president of the Newspaper Guild...
Basketball tournament, clothing collections and more at Sewickley area churches
Antioch Baptist Church 332 Elizabeth St., Sewickley. 412-741-7688. antiochfwbaptistsewickley.org. Morning worship and praise service is at 10:45 a.m. First Sunday Sunday School is at 9:30 a.m. The fourth annual 3 vs. 3 Basketball Tournament will take place at noon on May 23 at Quaker Valley High School. The event is...
Letter to the editor: The U.S. needs a regime change too
Iran needs a regime change? Maybe the United States of America needs a regime change. President Trump needs to be impeached. Do we want more fools like Trump? Do we think the draft is coming back? Is World War III a possibility? Trump acts like a 2-year-old. President Biden has...
Letter to the editor: People’s medical needs ignored during draft?
Talk about out of bounds! Although I’m not a sports fan, I find it infuriating that the city of Pittsburgh has bent over backwards for everyone other than the medical community. Yes, this NFL Draft was an overwhelming economical boost and gained the city and businesses recognition, but folks with...
