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Letter to the editor: Some things I think I think
1. If John McCain would have voted yes to do away with the Affordable Care Act during President Trump’s first term, we would not be in this predicament we are today. But he let hate vote instead what is best for the country. 2. If President Biden would have continued...
Editorial: What Fetterman said — and what people heard — about ICE
The deadly shooting Jan. 7 of a Minneapolis woman by a federal immigration agent has provoked intense reactions across the political spectrum and sharp calls for change. In moments like these, anger and grief often fuel demands for sweeping action — and that is neither surprising nor illegitimate. Against that...
The Stroller, Jan. 18, 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. Library collecting handmade Valentine...
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of Jan. 18, 2026
ALLEGHENY COUNTY Forest Hills Christopher West sold property at 259 Cascade Road to Patrick and Carolyn Sheehan for $270,000. Jesse Campayno sold property at 324 Sharon Drive to David Lefkowitz and Dawn Haberlach for $357,500. Nicholas Oran Fallone sold property at 332 Sharon Drive to George Reuss for $285,600. Jeffery...
Sewickley area real estate transactions for the week of Jan. 18, 2026
Aleppo Mary Lou Berg sold property at 1210 Sewickley Heights Drive to James Hillman Oliver and Suzanne Darnell for $498,000. Bell Acres Estate of James Hinzman sold property at 16 Sands Ave. to Brad Holewinski for $135,000. Edgeworth Charles Kelly sold property at 301 Church Lane to Richard and Annr...
Letter to the editor: Well wishes for Mayor O’Connor
On behalf of the Westmoreland County Chamber of Commerce, I congratulate Mayor Corey O’Connor on being sworn in as the 62nd mayor of Pittsburgh. I have had the privilege of working with O’Connor and witnessing his steady growth into the leader he is today. From his early days representing District...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Jan. 17, 2026
High schools Basketball Boys Saturday’s results Hoops for Harmony At York McDonough School (MD) 68, Imani Christian 38 Red Lion 69, Woodland Hills 46 Ron Galbreath Classic At Westminster College New Castle 63, Lincoln Park 49 Moon 49, Farrell 46 Neshannock 80, Nazareth Prep 58 Nonsection Carlynton 57, Ambridge 53...
Robert Morris men beat Northern Kentucky in another close game
This time, another close outcome went Robert Morris’ way. Ryan Prather Jr. scored 23 points, including the go-ahead basket in overtime, and Nikolaos Chitikoudis and DeSean Goode registered double-doubles as the Colonials stopped a three-game losing streak with a 92-89 victory Saturday night over Northern Kentucky at Truist Arena in...
High school roundup for Jan. 17, 2026: No. 1 New Castle too much for Lincoln Park
Kai Cox scored 29 points to lead Trib HSSN Class 6A No. 1 New Castle to a 63-49 victory over Class 5A No. 3 Lincoln Park on Saturday at the Ron Galbreath Classic at Westminster College. Damian Harrison added 12 points for the Red Hurricanes (13-0), who built a cushion...
Westmoreland athletes of the week: Greensburg Central Catholic’s Erica Gribble, Franklin Regional’s Michael Ruane
Erica Gribble School: Greensburg Central Catholic Class: Senior Sport: Basketball Claim to fame: Gribble became just the seventh girl in Westmoreland County history — 46th in WPIAL girls basketball history — to score 2,000 career points when she poured in 27 in a 65-24 victory over Deer Lakes. The Richmond...
Jimmie Williams leads Duquesne men past Fordham
After a three-game slide, Duquesne is back in the win column. For now. Jimmie Williams scored 19 points, and Cam Crawford added 16 to lead the up-and-down Dukes to a 74-63 road victory Saturday over Fordham at Rose Hill Gym in New York. Tarence Guinyard narrowly missed a double-double for...
Penn State announces signing of 39 players in 2026 transfer class
With the official closing of the 2026 transfer portal window closing Friday, Penn State made all of its portal movement — at least to this point — official. The Nittany Lions announced the signings of 39 transfer additions, according to a university release. A whopping 24 of those players followed...
Letter to the editor: Maduro’s arrest benefits Venezuelans, Americans
It made me happy when I saw on the news the Venezuelan citizens cheering and celebrating the arrest of their oppressive, corrupted, narco-terrorist leader, Nicolas Maduro. However, I was saddened by the images I saw on the news of our fellow citizens protesting his arrest. It is sad to see...
Letter to the editor: New food pyramid makes sense
As a resident of Western Pennsylvania, I see that a massive amount of people who are obese despite the decades of attempts to rectify this problem with the old food pyramid. People have had the idea of eating carb-loaded, high-processed foods shoved down their throats. Why are people criticizing the...
Alle-Kiski senior citizen news: Jan. 17, 2026
Armstrong County Senior Centers All centers are closed Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Apollo Wednesday and Thursday: 10 a.m. , bingo. Thursday: health program about vaccines. Friday: 10 a.m., Apollo Area Historical Society program about fires in Apollo. Hours: 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. weekdays. Details: Charlotte at...
Letter to the editor: End term limits and congressional pensions
I have two suggestions for Congress that will be very unpopular: 1. Term limits. There is no reason for the length of stay and the accumulation of personal wealth experienced by many incumbents. Our Constitution spells out the assistance of a governing body, not a ruling class. 2. The elimination...
Editorial: An airport needs a plan, not a wish
Once upon a time, there was a small, regional airport in Westmoreland County. It had steady passenger traffic, popular leisure routes and a loyal base of travelers who appreciated skipping the long drive and long lines elsewhere. For years, that story held. Flights came and went. Suitcases rolled through the...
Letter to the editor: Removing abusive leaders
Religious, academic and media leaders often criticize the United States for resisting large‑scale immigration from developing nations. They argue that, because migrants are fleeing poverty and abuse, we have a moral duty to welcome them. But if morality is the standard, why is there so little outrage directed at the...
The Stroller, Jan. 17, 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. Art work of NK...
Westmoreland happenings: Pizza fundraiser, blood drives, senior citizen news, more
Fundraiser A pizza fundraiser to benefit Parker’s Fly High Foundation will be from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20, at Rocco’s Pizza, 112 S. Third St., Youngwood. A percentage of each purchase will be donated to the foundation that honors the late Parker O’Shell. Dine in, takeout or...
Letter to the editor: Role of local police in federal immigration laws
Recent events across the country have brought a multitude of concerns and questions about the role of local police agencies in federal immigration laws. First and foremost, the collective mission of local police agencies is to keep everyone in our communities safe. Local police officers do not have jurisdiction to...
High school roundup for Jan. 16, 2026: Seneca Valley boys beat Fox Chapel at buzzer in key section matchup
Andrew Omasits hit the game-winning jumper at the buzzer to lead Seneca Valley to a 38-36 victory over Fox Chapel in Section 1-6A boys basketball Friday night. Ryan Priester scored 13 points to lead the Raiders (9-6, 4-4). John Rehak scored 12 points for the Foxes (8-7, 3-5). Aliquippa 62,...
Analysts’ darlings often fizzle, but they soared in ’25
Don’t buy the stocks analysts love. Don’t buy the ones they hate, either. Those are conclusions from my 27-year study of the four stocks analysts most adore at the beginning of each year and the four stocks they most despise. The average return on the analysts’ darlings has been 8.2%....
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Jan. 16, 2026
High schools Basketball Boys Friday’s results Class 6A Section 1 Seneca Valley 38, Fox Chapel 36 Butler 59, North Allegheny 52 Pine-Richland 53, Woodland Hills 44 Section 2 Upper St. Clair 48, Central Catholic 47 Hempfield 64, Mt. Lebanon 53 Norwin 81, Connellsville 34 Class 5A Section 1 Uniontown 75,...
Progressive Pa. group targeting Fetterman launches website to get contributions refunded
A progressive Pennsylvania group that has already pledged to back a primary opponent against Sen. John Fetterman in 2028 has unveiled a website that will help unhappy donors get refunds for their contributions to him. The Pennsylvania Working Families Party on Friday said PrimaryFetterman.com will be the hub for its...
