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Editorial: More than one reason for unfilled job openings
After a major upheaval, there is often a period of reflection. If your house burns down, you probably put some thought into the electrical system or the heating before you rebuild. The same thing happens after an epic event on a larger scale. Hurricanes like Andrew in Miami and Katrina...
The Stroller, May 18, 2021: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Information about Memorial Day events should be sent as soon as possible to: Carol Pinto-Smith, Valley News Dispatch, 210 Wood St., Tarentum, PA 15084; e-mail cpinto-smith@triblive.com or fax 724-226-4677. Free fishing derby scheduled for Northmoreland Park A free fishing derby will be from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday at...
Letter to the editor: Racism toward Asians disturbing
As a white-passing Asian American, in the past months and year, seeing the racism toward Asians in the U.S., in my town and even in my school has been difficult to understand and hard to watch. Ever since the covid-19 pandemic started, Asians have been verbally and physically abused by...
Letter to the editor: GOP’s self-destruction is sad
As a longtime, former member of the Republican Party, it embarrasses and saddens me to see the Grand Old Party self-destruct. The Honorable Liz Cheney, U.S. House member from Wyoming, is now a voice in the wilderness, that rare current Republican elected official who is sufficiently honest, decent and patriotic...
High school roundup for May 17, 2021: Allderdice takes City League softball title
Julia DiPietro-Harvey put on a show at the plate, going 4 for 5 with a double, home run and seven RBIs to lead Allderdice to a 13-12 victory over Brashear in the City League softball championship game Monday. Samantha Caruso went 3 for 3 and winning pitcher Brenna Altman singled,...
High school scores, summaries and schedule for May 17, 2021
Baseball WPIAL playoffs Class 6A First round Friday’s schedule Upper St. Clair (8-9) vs. Canon-McMillan (8-10) at West Mifflin, 4 p.m. Quarterfinals Saturday’s schedule North Allegheny (17-3) vs. Upper St. Clair/Canon-McMillan winner at Shaler, 2:30 p.m.; Mt. Lebanon (11-7) vs. Butler (13-6) at Shaler, noon; Norwin (13-3) vs. Seneca Valley...
House consumed by tension over Capitol riot as vote on investigation nears
WASHINGTON — Amid increasing tension between Republicans and Democrats in Congress over the January insurrection, the House is expected to vote this week on whether to establish a commission to investigate what led to the violence and whether to pay nearly $2 billion for police back pay and the security...
Spotted lanternfly eggs are now hatching across much of Pennsylvania
Homeowners across a large swath of Pennsylvania are reporting sightings of spotted lanternflies hatching from egg masses. “Egg-hatching season is here, and that has some people on edge,” said Emelie Swackhamer, a horticulture educator with Penn State Extension. She added that the pest now has been reported in 34 Pennsylvania...
Sens. Manchin, Murkowski unite in call to rewrite Voting Rights Act
WASHINGTON — Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia and GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska are urging congressional leaders to embark on a broad rewrite of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, a bipartisan move that underscores the difficulties Democrats face in getting their own sweeping voting bill through...
Gov. Wolf should apologize for implying cops are ‘racist murderers,’ head of Pa. state troopers association says
Pennsylvania State Troopers Association President David Kennedy is demanding that Gov. Tom Wolf apologize for promoting what Kennedy insisted is “a false narrative that police are racist murderers.” What Kennedy targeted in a statement released Monday were Wolf’s comments in a letter sent to state employees Friday regarding the declaration...
Pirates claim infielder Ildemaro Vargas off waivers, designate Troy Stokes Jr.
The Pirates claimed infielder Ildemaro Vargas off waivers from the Chicago Cubs on Monday. Vargas, 29, is 3 for 21 this season with two doubles and two RBIs. The switch-hitter, who has played second base and shortstop this season, was designated for assignment May 15. To make room on the...
Braddock man pleads to 2019 Arnold homicide
A Braddock man will spend at least 18 years in prison after pleading guilty Monday to killing another in Arnold nearly two years ago. Allen Duwayne Herring, 34, admitted that he killed Gregory Ray Wynkoop, 35, of East Franklin, on June 28, 2019, in an attempted robbery. Wynkoop, a heavy...
Judge rules trial for former Minnesota police officer who shot and killed Daunte Wright can proceed
A Minnesota judge ruled Monday that a trial for Kimberly Potter, the former police officer who shot and killed Daunte Wright during a traffic stop in April, can proceed. Hennepin County Judge Regina Chu said Monday there was probable cause for Potter’s second-degree manslaughter charge to continue and set a...
John Dorfman: Regeneron, Weis Markets head up the Do Nothing Club
Stocks that soar or plunge get all the attention. But sometimes the best buys are in stocks that have done nothing for a while. That’s why, each year around this time, I write about my Do Nothing Club. Members of this club are stocks that are not far from where...
‘It’s a personal choice’: Western Pa. residents have mixed reactions to mask guidelinesVideo
Since the start of the covid-19 pandemic, some have embraced face masks while others resisted them. Even now that the CDC says fully vaccinated people can go mask-free in many public settings, masks remain the topic of much debate. In Pennsylvania, the mask mandate now requires fully vaccinated people wear...
Cuomo says vaccinated New Yorkers can go mask-free, adopts CDC guidance
Fully vaccinated New Yorkers can ditch their masks in most circumstances starting Wednesday as the Empire State adopts guidance from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The seismic shift will come the same day that a majority of COVID-19 capacity limits are scrapped and New York takes a...
23 people rescued from panga off San Diego
SAN DIEGO — Twenty-three people were rescued off a suspected smuggling boat intercepted off the coast of Point Loma early Monday, officials said. The boat was spotted shortly before 2:50 a.m. by a video surveillance system operated by the Border Patrol, officials said. The boat was drifting near rocks off...
Nittany Lion Shrine, Penn State sign to close for 1 month for renovations
Penn State visitors hoping to snag a photo with the iconic Nittany Lion Shrine or the sign/stone wall near Beaver Stadium will need a backup plan for at least a month this summer. Both the Lion Shrine and the sign, which welcomes visitors with the words “Pennsylvania State University,” will...
Fire extinguished at Derry Borough apartment building
A fire at Derry Manor Apartments was quickly extinguished by fire crews on Monday, according to a Westmoreland 911 dispatcher. The building on West Fourth Avenue in Derry Borough was evacuated. It was unclear if anyone was hurt. An air conditioning unit reportedly was on fire, according to dispatch reports....
EU, U.S. agree to temporarily suspend tariffs in steel dispute
BRUSSELS — The European Union and the United States on Monday decided to temporarily suspend measures at the heart of a steel tariff dispute that is seen as one of the major trade issues dividing the two sides. With the decision, “we are walking the talk in our efforts to...
Sen. Sharif Street: Wolf exercised his constitutional powers to save lives
On May 18 Pennsylvanians will have the opportunity to select ballot measures during the primary election, two of which fundamentally alter the governor’s executive powers and ability to respond to emergencies. In March 2020, Gov. Tom Wolf signed a covid-19 disaster declaration to provide increased support for the state’s response...
Victims ID’d in Penn Township double homicide, police find stolen vehicle 5 miles away
A man and woman were fatally shot at a Penn Township home Monday, and a Toyota Tacoma taken from the scene was found abandoned in Manor hours later, according to investigators. Westmoreland County District Attorney John Peck identified the victims as Jacob R. Erdeljac, 41, and Mara Casale, 27. They...
In brief: Penn Hills Kennywood picnic, Pirohi order reservations and more in Penn Hills
Kennywood Picnic Ticket sales will be online this year for the Penn Hills School District’s Kennywood Picnic happening May 28. The School Ticket price will be $29 with processing fees for tickets purchased online using your school district’s URL. These prices are more than a 50% savings on the full-price...
In brief: McCandless Garden Party video, Hampton’s farmers market and more in Hampton
Virtual Garden Party April showers has the Town of McCandless looking forward to seeing the flowers blooming in its neighbor’s gardens. The Activities Advisory Committee is inviting residents to join its 2021 Garden Party video. Take a photo of your favorite florals and e-mail it to aac@townofmccandless.org by May 23...
In brief: Monday Market returns, Movie in the Park schedule set and more in Plum
Plum’s Market Monday The Monday Market is back. Visit every Monday through Oct. 25 from 3 to 7 p.m. There is no market on Memorial Day, July 5 and Labor Day. The Market is located at Plum Creek Park (Plum Baseball Fields), 1040 Ross Hollow Rd. Movie in the Park...
