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Letter to the editor: Showing solidarity with Sikhs
I weep and wail over the shootings after shootings happening in the U.S. in the past two months, specifically for the Sikh community. You can learn about the Sikh faith at sikhnet.com (go to “Who Are the Sikhs?” at top of home page). You can read the stories online of...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for April 29, 2021
High schools WPIAL Baseball Thursday’s results Class 6A Section 2 Norwin at Upper St. Clair, ppd. Class 5A Albert Gallatin at Trinity, ppd. Bethel Park at Connellsville, ppd. Class 3A Section 3 Deer Lakes at Derry, ppd. Class A Section 3 Leechburg at Riverview, ppd. Nonsection Allderdice at Chartiers Valley,...
Laurels & lances: Clean, delay, warn
Laurel: To two birds with one stone. It is great when people are able to lend a hand for a good cause. When you can do two at the same time, it’s even better. Plum Borough observed Earth Day on April 24 with a Cleanup Day event as the culmination...
Man sentenced to death in killing of Upper St. Clair woman granted new hearingVideo
A Washington County man who was convicted of killing an elderly Upper St. Clair woman in 2003 and given the death penalty will get a new sentencing hearing. Patrick Stollar, 42, appeared on a video screen from prison during a brief hearing on Thursday before Allegheny County Common Pleas Judge...
Addiction treatment providers in Pa. face little state scrutiny despite harm to clients
This investigation is a joint project of KHN, a national newsroom that produces in-depth journalism about health issues, and Spotlight PA, an independent, collaborative newsroom dedicated to producing investigative journalism for all of Pennsylvania. When Ian Kalinowski was at work, his mom usually texted him. So when he saw her...
Food Podcast: Shining a light on food justice and social justice
This week’s Food Podcast focuses on the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank’s “food justice is social justice” initiative. The initiative is intended to create awareness about social inequality while educating organizations focused on ending racism and creating equality. One such organization, featured on the Food Podcast, is, The Asian Pacific...
Letter to the editor: Vaccine card can protect from mask police
I keep my covid-19 vaccination card in my wallet in case I have to show it so I don’t end up in a Biden jail if I don’t have my mask on. Clem Zahrobsky Delmont...
5 Republican candidates running for 4 Whitehall council spots on the ballot
Editor’s note: South Hills Record is only spotlighting contested races in the primary election. According to the Allegheny County Office of Elections unofficial candidate list, in Whitehall, five Republicans are running for four spots on the ballot — incumbent Linda Book, John Paravati, Harold Plusa, Stone Sobieralski and incumbent William...
4 Democrats, 2 Republicans vie for ballot spots in Leet commissioners race
Editor’s note: The Sewickley Herald is only spotlighting contested races in the primary election. Other race previews will run in future issues. According to the Allegheny County Office of Elections unofficial candidate list, in Leet, four Democrats and two Republicans are vying for two spots on the ballot for each...
Letter to the editor: In guns we trust
In light of the recent surge of gun violence and “legalized murder” of Black youth in our beloved country, I submit that a more honest national motto would be “In Guns We Trust.” I also propose a new national anthem: My country ’tis of thee, Grim land of anarchy, For...
Economy in first quarter grows at 6.4% annualized rate as effects of covid waneVideo
WASHINGTON — Just a year after a new coronavirus blew a crater-size hole in the U.S. economy, the recovery gained momentum in the first quarter as growth surged at a strong 6.4% annual rate, government data released Thursday show. Economists and government policymakers believe there’s more good news to come....
Letter to the editor: Making Arnold park a reality
On April 13, I attended the Arnold Council meeting and reminded council members a plan for a proposed Constitution Boulevard Park that was prepared in 1994 by Michael Cabot Associates Inc. Mayor William DeMao and Arnold Council presented the plan after I asked them to consider the construction of a...
Letter to the editor: ‘Defunding the police’ a stupid idea
Regarding the article “Some members of Pa. delegation say Capitol security must increase after attack” (April 5, TribLIVE): Thanks to the civil unrest from last year’s riots (courtesy of Black Lives Matter and its Democratic supporters), police have been demonized. This is being experienced by citizens in uncivilized (third-world) countries...
Editorial: ‘Move Over’ law is just common sense
You are driving down the road. A flash of red and blue light catches your eye up ahead. A police car is stopped behind another vehicle. What do you do? For most people, it’s going to be obvious. Get into the left lane, if it’s available. If it’s not, pass...
The Stroller, April 29, 2021: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Publicize your club meetings, events and fundraisers in The Stroller. Send information at least a week in advance to vndnews@triblive.com. Please include a daytime telephone number. Food truck rally planned Saturday in Lower Burrell Lower Burrell Volunteer Fire Company No. 3, 3255 Leechburg Road, will host a Food Truck Rally...
Letter to the editor: Democrats’ lies
I believe Democrats and the left are lying to everyone every day. I don’t believe there is systemic racism in this country. If there is, how did President Obama and Vice President Kamala Harris get elected? I think it’s all lies and a part of their agenda to divide us...
Letter to the editor: What’s wrong with our country
Some of our politicians are so stupid. It seems they would do anything to get voted in or stay in office. They mirror what the people’s value systems are. They have to get things done on their agendas, to get funds for their jurisdictions and the people who voted them...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for April 28, 2021
High schools WPIAL Baseball Wednesday’s results Class 5A Section 1 Latrobe 12, Kiski Area 2 Section 4 Bethel Park 13, Connellsville 0 Class 3A Section 3 Ligonier Valley 5, Valley 3 Class 2A Section 2 Shenango 7, Laurel 2 Nonsection Burgettstown 10, Avella 0 Fox Chapel 8, Shady Side Academy...
High school roundup for April 28, 2021: West Allegheny softball makes statement
Adriana Vicari-Baker hit a two-run home run in the second inning to spark West Allegheny to a 5-4 victory over Chartiers Valley in a battle of top teams in Section 4-5A softball Wednesday afternoon. Emily Nolan hit a two-run double in the third for West Allegheny (10-2, 7-1). Marie Kinchington...
Watch live: President Biden’s address before the joint session of CongressVideo
President Joe Biden is laying out his policy agenda and updating the nation Wednesday in his first address to a joint session of Congress....
A Pa. cheerleader’s profane Snapchat rant lands before the Supreme CourtVideo
PHILADELPHIA — When Brandi Levy learned she’d been relegated to Mahanoy Area High School’s junior varsity cheerleading team in 2017 she did what most teens these days do — turned to social media to vent her frustration. But her profane post on Snapchat — in which the then-14-year-old, middle finger...
1 injured in West View apartment fireVideo
Fire destroyed an apartment building in West View on Wednesday, displacing seven residents and leaving one woman in critical condition, authorities said. The four-alarm fire started at a four-unit building on Oakwood Avenue about 10:45 a.m., said West View Lt. Matt Holland. Holland said one woman was rescued and taken...
Prosecutors won’t seek death penalty against man accused of killing Blairsville woman, dumping her body
EBENSBURG — Cambria County prosecutors informed Judge Tamara R. Bernstein that the commonwealth will not seek the death penalty for Christopher George Rowe as he stands trial for a 2016 homicide of a Blairsville woman. Rowe, of Mercer County, is accused of killing Kaylene Roedel, 26, who was the mother...
Police: Camera found in Richland Township Target bathroom
Northern Regional police are investigating after a camera was found inside a unisex bathroom of a Target store in Richland Township. Company spokesman Brian Harper-Tibaldo said an employee discovered the recording device in the restroom of the store along Route 8 on April 26, and immediately turned it over to...
Dr. Denise Johnson: Say ‘Yes!’ to organ and tissue donation
We have all learned a lot since the start of the pandemic. One of the lessons that has resonated with me the most is the importance of community — of our relationships and responsibility to one another. It’s easy especially during a global pandemic to think that as individuals, we...
