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Letter to the editor: Save the bees; we depend on them
Humans are smart. We’ve learned how to transplant organs, pack millions of books worth of data into a microchip and travel through outer space. And yet our lives still depend on little buzzing bugs to grow our food. Seventy-five percent of food crops require pollinators like bees, but bees are...
Editorial: Exotic pets call for logical local regulation
Pennsylvania has rules about animals. There’s a whole Bureau of Dog Law Enforcement. Many others fall under the Department of Agriculture’s umbrella. State law can be brought to bear in cases of neglect or cruelty. Local ordinances can come into play, too. They regulate how people are required to handle...
In brief: Leetsdale community yard sale, Sewickley Public Library activities and more
There will be a community yard sale July 10 from 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. Text 724-624-5110 for more information and to be placed on the participating map. At the Sewickley Public Library • Summer Reading for Kids. Tails and Tales through Aug. 7 • Sewickley Search Party. Mysteries to solve,...
In brief: Charity golf event, Women’s Business Network and more in Bethel Park
Charity golf event The Bethel Park Fantastic Four Charities’ fourth annual golf tournament is scheduled for Sept. 20 at Nemacolin Country Club, 3100 National Pike in Beallsville. Registration is at 10 a.m. with shotgun starts at noon. There will be skill prizes, 50/50 raffle and raffle baskets. Golfer registration is...
In brief: McCandless technology committee openings, crossing guard honored and more in the North Hills
McCandless technology committee The Town of McCandless is seeking applicants for two positions on the Technology Advisory Committee. The terms expire June 30, 2025. The committee helps develop and recommend policies and programs to town council to preserve and enhance aspects of the character of the municipality and to address...
In brief: Vacation Bible School, alternative history of Pittsburgh virtual talk and more in the South Hills
Greenock UM Church Vacation Bible School Greenock U. M. Church in Elizabeth Township will host a new concept of Vacation Bible School designed for age groups on certain days following the circus theme “Big & Bold-Courageous Faith.” Class sizes will be limited. Campers will start their days at 9:30 a.m....
In brief: Farmers market, butterfly festival, more in Carnegie, South Fayette
Carnegie Farmers Market The Carnegie Farmers Market will take place every Sunday on East Main Street between Broadway and Mary noon-3 p.m. July 11-Sept. 26 with more than 40 vendors. Shoppers will have the ability to use SNAP and WIC benefits to purchase produce. The virtual market is open year-round...
Letter to the editor: Church should clean its own house first
The Catholic Church has some nerve (“U.S. Catholic bishops OK steps toward possible rebuke of Biden,” June 18, TribLIVE). Some priests have relations with women in their parishes, and others abuse children. Maybe they made babies and told the women it’s a sin to get an abortion. They are the...
The Stroller, June 28, 2021: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Publicize your club meetings, community events and fundraisers for free in The Stroller. Send information at least a week in advance to vndnews@triblive.com. Please include a daytime telephone number. Youth tennis clinics planned in New Ken The City of New Kensington Recreation Commission will sponsor a youth tennis clinic July...
Letter to the editor: Biden administration not putting Americans first
President Biden and America’s checkbook were greeted with open arms at the G-7 Conference. Boris Johnson embraced Biden like he was his long-lost brother. French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed Biden to “The Club,” aka the global swamp. Our current administration declared that America and its people are not first and...
Tastyland to open soon, as other Western Pa. ice cream shops welcome 2021 season
After nearly 45 years of owning Tastyland along Route 66 in Hempfield, owners Bill and Mary Kuhns passed the keys to the roadside ice cream shop and food stand on to someone new. Jill Gunniers became the primary owner of Tastyland in December because she wanted “an adventure” to pursue...
Editorial cartoons for the week of June 28
Editorial cartoons for the week of June 28....
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of June 28
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of June 28....
Pirates farm report for June 27, 2021: Nick Gonzales homers for 2nd straight game for Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 25-22) lost to Louisville (Reds), 2-1 after the Bats scored twice in the bottom of the ninth. LF Hunter Owen (.190) hit his sixth home run for the Indians. SS Cole Tucker (.213) and 3B Kevin Kramer (.200) each were 0 for 4. RHP Beau Sulser (3-2, 3.86)...
As Pa. mask mandate ends, some rejoice, while others say they will keep masking up
As of Monday morning, mask wearing in Pennsylvania is no longer a mandate. “It’s about time,” said Joe Dibattista of North Huntingdon. Dibattista, 69, and his wife, Chris, were among the many on Sunday at Westmoreland Mall who said they were ready to move forward, with the coronavirus seemingly in...
Bill Barr reportedly had profanity-laden split with Trump over election fraud claims
WASHINGTON — Former Attorney General William Barr told then-President Donald Trump that there was no evidence of election fraud, an assertion that was met with profanity from the president, according to a report in The Atlantic. Barr met with Trump in early December, weeks after Republican Senate Majority Leader Mitch...
Riverview basketball coaches Paul Sapotichne, Keith Stitt retire
It will be a different look on the sidelines for Riverview basketball next season. Boys coach Paul Sapotichne and girls coach Keith Stitt recently retired from their posts. Sapotichne guided the Raiders the past six seasons as part of a 41-year coaching stint. Stitt handled the girls program for the...
Eastern area real estate transactions for the week of June 27, 2021
Chalfant Gregory Felmley sold property at 139 Rossmore St. to Arthur Ryden and Sandra Hall for $75,000. Churchill Harry Baxter Jr. sold property at 1931 Hampstead Drive to Donald Robinson and Deann Jones for $231,500. JPV Holdings LLC sold property at 2310 Marbury Road to Cory Jude and Danielle Diane...
Pine, Richland real estate transactions for the week of June 27, 2021
Pine Showcase Properties Inc. sold property at 204 Abbacy Drive to Brian Handza and Kristy Lynne Husson for $530,283. Showcase Properties Inc. sold property at 210 Abbacy Drive to Craig Samuel Reinhard and Jeffrey Andrew Brizek for $611,947. Jennifer Rickman sold property at 2013 Condor Lane to Matthew and Jennifer...
Hampton area real estate transactions for the week of June 27, 2021
Hampton Daniel Anderson sold property at unknown address to Jacob Michael Getz for $179,000. Adam Cozzens sold property at 2960 Cross Creek Court to Diem Nguyen and Jordan Brennan for $470,000. Robert Ray sold property at 4684 Greenwood Drive to Domenic and Caraline Falcettoni for $380,000. Michele Sinagra sold property...
The Herald area real estate transactions for the week of June 27, 2021
Aspinwall Robert Disanti sold property at 116 Second St. to Hicham Bouabdallah and Rajath Shanbag Bhagavathi for $278,750. Blawnox David Kirk II sold property at 1004 Carla Drive to Khamh Cung and Suihleiiang Nung for $257,500. Etna Thomas Ross sold property at 38-40 Walnut St. to Pittsburgh Workforce Portfolio 1...
Letter to the editor: Babies have right to being born
As we recently rejoiced with our country in celebrating Juneteenth and the end of enslaving human beings against their will, I have a question: What about our unwanted “enslaved” unborn babies whose mothers do not choose to give them the freedom to be born alive? What about the most vulnerable...
Letter to the editor: Not all Democrats want socialism
My dictionary defines socialism as “an economic system in which the government owns and controls the means of production and operates it for the good of the people.” As a lifelong Democrat, I do not agree with socialism. And I don’t know any Democrat who does. We Democrats vigorously support...
Letter to the editor: Republicans’ history will repeat itself
I was taught during my history classes in high school and political science classes in college that history repeats itself. During President Barack Obama’s administration, he negotiated with Republicans concerning two key issues: the Affordable Care Act and an economic stimulus program. He tried to achieve bipartisan support, considering that...
Sewickley area real estate transactions for the week of June 27, 2021
Aleppo Michael Cheteyan II sold property at 122 Sewickley Ridge Cir to Thomas Dickson and Barbara Valcheff for $430,000. Bell Acres Richard Zomnir sold property at 141 Beech Ridge Drive to David Shuman trustee and Tristen Walker trustee for $3,025,000. Edgeworth Susan Pappas trustee sold property at 615 East Drive...
