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Letter to the editor: Learning from Tulsa massacre, Capitol riots
In the news recently was the 100th anniversary of the Tulsa Massacre. I had never heard of it until now. I am concerned with what happened afterward, which was nothing. Hundreds of lives lost, hundreds of homes and businesses lost, and nothing was done. No one was ever imprisoned or...
Pirates farm report for June 25, 2021: Mitch Keller gives up 3 runs in 3-inning start
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 25-20) defeated Louisville (Reds), 7-6. Making his first start since being sent down June 12, Mitch Keller went three innings, giving up three runs, two earned, on four hits. He walked none and struck out two. He previously made two scoreless relief appearances for Indy. RHP James Marvel...
Riverhounds beat New York for 3rd straight win
Albert Dikwa scored a goal and helped set up another to lead the Pittsburgh Riverhounds to a 2-1 victory over New York Red Bull II on Friday night at Highmark Stadium. It was the third straight win for the Riverhounds (5-3-2). The Riverhounds took a 1-0 lead in the 14th...
PennDOT announces 1-day road closure near Freeport High School football field
A one-day closure on Monroe Road will impact drivers in Buffalo Township on Monday. PennDOT announced the closure, which will impact a stretch of Monroe Road from Sarver Road to the intersection of State Route 356. The area stretches from Freeport Area High School’s football field to the Butler-Freeport Rails...
After appeal, Latrobe’s Hanna Green makes finals in 800 at U.S. Olympic trials
After an appeal, Latrobe’s Hanna Green advanced to the finals in the 800-meter run at the U.S. Olympic team trials Friday in Eugene, Ore. Green finished fourth in her semifinal heat in a time of 2:01.19. The top three finishers in each heat and the top two remaining times qualified...
Penn-Trafford linebacker raises money for police department in final season
Penn-Trafford linebacker Jack Jollie has been playing football for eight years, but his focus extends beyond the field in his final season with the Warriors. To give back to the community, the rising senior is gathering sponsors to donate money for each tackle he makes this season. The funds will...
Valedictorian’s mic cut during graduation speech while talking about being part of the LGBTQ community
PHILADELPHIA — A South Jersey valedictorian had his microphone cut out and his notes crumpled on stage by his principal during his high school graduation speech when he began to touch on his experience as a member of the LGBTQ community. Bryce Dershem, who graduated from Eastern Regional High School...
Transgender woman files lawsuit alleging discrimination by North Fayette hotel supervisor
A transgender woman is suing Extended Stay America for wrongful termination, alleging that a manager there fired her because she dressed like a woman at work. Kimberly Grinage, who was born male but identifies as a woman, filed the complaint in federal court on Thursday. In addition to the hotel...
Benjamin V. Allison: How the 2-party system could self-destruct and save American democracy
Legally, Donald Trump can run for reelection in 2024. That’s bad. But it could break up the two-party system. That’s good. Since the election, talk of a Republican split has waxed and waned, with rumors that Trump or moderate Republicans might break from the GOP to create a new party....
Congregation asks new U.S. Attorney General to strike plea deal with accused synagogue shooter
Leaders of Dor Hadash, one of three Jewish congregations that lost members during the 2018 massacre at Tree of Life synagogue, have again asked the U.S. Attorney General’s Office to strike a plea deal with gunman Robert Bowers, a move they say will offer justice that falls in line with...
Letter to the editor: Why spend $30 million for turnpike widening?
The Harvison Road bridge in Penn Township will be demolished to accommodate a $30 million project to widen the Pennsylvania Turnpike between Irwin and Monroeville from four to six lanes. According to the article “Penn Township negotiating with turnpike commission in advance of bridge removal” (June 14, TribLIVE), it is...
Police break up exorcism at Eastern Pa. Home Depot
Police in Lackawanna County broke up an exorcism in the lumber aisle of a home-improvement store Monday. Details are scarce on just what was going on inside the Home Depot on Commerce Drive in Dickson City Monday afternoon, but police were called around 3:26 p.m. to escort several people out...
Sewickley Public Library offering Hello Kindergarten program
Starting kindergarten can be daunting for many young children. That’s why the Sewickley Public Library has teamed up with the Quaker Valley School District to present Hello Kindergarten, a school readiness program that helps to make the transition to kindergarten easier on little ones. The engaging storytime program, which has...
Letter to the editor: Freedoms, masks and election laws
In her letter “GOP’s election plans will take away voters’ rights” (May 30, TribLIVE), Frances Weiss misquoted me when she stated: “George Silowash said he believed state mask mandates have taken our rights away.” My words in my letter “How about we all make our own mask decisions?” (May 23,...
The Stroller, June 25, 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. West Deer American Legion to honor original members The West Deer American Legion plans to honor the original members of the...
Letter to the editor: Dairy farmers protect health of their cows
As a member of a fourth-generation dairy farm, I was frustrated to read allegations from a vegan organization in the letter “Plant-based dairy a viable option” (June 13, TribLIVE). Here’s the real story of what happens on a dairy farm, where my most important priority is the health and well-being...
Pirates farm report for June 24, 2021: Cal Mitchell raps tie-breaking homer for Altoona
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 24-20) handled Louisville (Reds), 6-2. RF Bligh Madris and 2B T.J. Rivera hit back-to-back home runs in a five-run first inning. Madris went 1 for 3 with a walk. His home run, a two-run shot, was his second of the season. Rivera, who went 2 for 4, hit...
Stalemate breaks on mixed drinks to go for Pennsylvania bars, restaurants
It looks as if Pennsylvania’s bars and restaurants are inching closer to regaining the authority to sell take-out margaritas, screwdrivers, fuzzy navels or any other of a number of mixed drinks. The state House voted 170-31 on Thursday to pass a stripped-down version of a bill that dropped broader liquor...
Laurels & lances: Attitude, delay and entertainment
Laurel: To a positive outlook. When Sara Belt of Unity was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease at 53, it could have been a crushing blow for her and her family. Instead, she chose to be appreciative of the answers the diagnosis gave for her symptoms. Three years later — when estimates...
Physical therapy company says federal act protects it from covid-19 lawsuit
A physical therapy agency claimed in a federal court filing this week that it is immune to a lawsuit filed by a Bethel Park couple alleging they contracted covid-19 because of a therapist’s failure to properly use personal protective equipment in November. John Boyle and Cheryl McKinney filed their complaint...
Nathan Pikarsic: Competing in global auto race requires US industry to retool
This month, Jeep opened the first new auto factory in Detroit in three decades. Auto workers and suppliers have responded by celebrating. With reason — it’s the Motor City’s first new auto factory in 30 years and is expected to employ almost 5,000. Jeep deserves credit for investing in the...
Lawsuit filed on behalf of 2 men, including former A-K Valley standout, says NCAA didn’t protect players from CTE
Surviving family members of two men who played major-college football in the 1950s and ‘60s filed a class-action lawsuit against the NCAA on Wednesday, alleging that repeated blows to the head and concussions caused them to develop — and die from — chronic traumatic encephalopathy. One of the men, the...
Penn-Trafford art in India, line painting project approved
Penn-Trafford student art sent to India Students in Penn-Trafford High School’s art club capped off the year by creating portraits for orphans in India. Teacher Brenda Christeleit learned of a ‘Memory Project’ program, which enlists advanced art students to create heartfelt portraits as special gifts for children around the world...
Historic figures portrayed Saturday in Renzie Ramble in McKeesport
Historic figures from the region and McKeesport — such as George Washington, President John F. Kennedy and the 1935 Miss America — will be portrayed by area actors in the Renzie Ramble that will be conducted from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday at Renziehausen Park. The tour will guide walkers...
Plum School District crowns prom kings and queens
Plum High School junior and senior prom courts have been announced, and their kings and queens have been crowned. The prom was held June 17 at the Omni William Penn Hotel. The prom kings and queens were announced with Andrea D’Incau and Connor Moss taking the honors for the senior...
