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Jerry Sandusky claims prosecutors gained financially from his sex abuse case
In a new appeal, convicted child molester Jerry Sandusky alleges the lead prosecutors in his case gained financially from a post-conviction relationship with one of the eight victims who testified at trial. The once-lionized Penn State football coach also presents a sworn statement from a second victim who, according to...
Conservatives furious as FDA approves new generic abortion pill
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new generic version of the abortion drug mifepristone, as conservatives slammed the decision as a stab in the back to the anti-abortion movement. The new generic mifepristone is manufactured by Evita Solutions, which says its mission is to “normalize abortion” and make...
ICE confirms it will patrol Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl show
Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents are expected to attend Bad Bunny’s halftime Super Bowl performance to potentially arrest and deport undocumented immigrants, according to Trump adviser Corey Lewandowski. ICE confirmed the move in a statement to TMZ on Thursday. “There is no safe haven for violent criminal illegal aliens in...
Alexander Ciccone: Congress should not turn a temporary handout into a permanent burden
Pennsylvania families already face some of the steepest health care costs in the nation, with premiums and deductibles eating up bigger chunks of household budgets every year. The Pennsylvania Insurance Department has warned that premiums are expected to rise by nearly one-fifth in the year ahead, putting even greater pressure...
Trump eyes cuts to ‘Democrat Agencies’ in government shutdown
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said he will meet with his budget director Russell Vought on Thursday to determine which “Democrat Agencies” to cut, as he looks to inflict pain on his political opposition in the second day of a government shutdown. “I can’t believe the Radical Left Democrats gave...
Putin swipes back at Trump: Is NATO a ‘paper tiger’?
SOCHI, Russia — Russian President Vladimir Putin swiped back on Thursday at U.S. President Donald Trump for calling Russia a “paper tiger,” suggesting NATO might be one and warning the United States that if it supplied Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine it would trigger a dangerous new escalation. Russia’s war in...
West Virginia faces stiff challenge in unbeaten BYU
BYU is losing bodies and winning games. That’s usually not a long-term recipe for success in college football, but the No. 23 Cougars will try to remain unbeaten Friday night when West Virginia makes the long trip to Provo, Utah. BYU (4-0, 1-0 Big 12) started conference play last week...
Reps. Eric Nelson and Mike Schlossberg: Funding school mental health should be a top priority
Mental health is often discussed in whispers; we all must confront the growing reality that many of our young people are struggling. A recent survey of Pennsylvania youth found that 41.5% of students reported feeling sad or depressed most days in the past year. Students of all ages are struggling...
2025 Halloween events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Trick-or-Treat Residents participating in trick-or-treat should turn on their porch lights. To have information included in the Stroller’s big Halloween listings online at TribLive.com and in the Valley News Dispatch, email information to cpinto-smith@triblive.com. Allegheny Township: 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31. Apollo: 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31. Arnold:...
Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Oct. 3-5
If you’re reeling from the lack of Steelers football this weekend, never fear! There’s so much to do in the city this weekend that you’ll barely remember. Here are just a few ideas of how to fill up your free days. Beer Collectibles Show Especially with so many Oktoberfests, ‘tis...
Gallery: Photos from Oct. 2, 2025
Take a trip through Western Pennsylvania — and beyond! Join TribLive’s Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025, photo adventure, where every snapshot tells a story. From the rolling hills and rustic charm of Western Pa. to far-flung corners of the world, this collection captures the little sparks of humanity that connect us...
Through the Years: 60 years ago, West Deer went toe-to-toe with Richland
Each week throughout the high school football season, the Valley News Dispatch will take a look at the players, coaches and events that shaped our scholastic legacy. West Deer’s Bill Smith returned the opening kickoff 87 yards for a touchdown at Richland on Oct. 2, 1965. Bob Pagano, however, returned...
Letter to the editor: Ballot curing ensures all votes count
Contrary to the opinions of Westmoreland County Commissioners Sean Kertes and Doug Chew, the county is woefully out of step compared with practices in other Southwestern Pennsylvania counties regarding “ballot curing” — the notification and correction of minor errors on mail-in or absentee ballots before certification (“Westmoreland commissioners decline to...
U.S. to give Ukraine intelligence on long-range energy targets in Russia
WASHINGTON — The United States will provide Ukraine with intelligence on long-range energy infrastructure targets in Russia, two officials told Reuters, as it weighs whether to send Kyiv missiles that could be used in such strikes. The U.S. is also asking NATO allies to provide similar support, the U.S. officials...
How will Penn State move on from injury to LB Tony Rojas?
Penn State’s staunch 2025 defense took a major hit this week. Star junior linebacker Tony Rojas will miss significant time with a long-term injury, as James Franklin confirmed Wednesday night. A report from Blue-White Illustrated said it’s unlikely Rojas will return this season. Rojas, who made seven tackles and broke...
Gaza aid flotilla with Greta Thunberg intercepted by Israeli navy
Israel faced international condemnation and protests on Thursday after its forces intercepted around 40 boats carrying aid and more than 400 foreign activists, including Swedish campaigner Greta Thunberg, to Gaza. Cameras broadcasting live feeds from the boats, verified by Reuters, showed armed Israeli soldiers sporting helmets and night vision goggles...
Here are 5 things to do in Westmoreland this weekend: Oct. 3-5
There might not be Steelers football this weekend, but there will still be plenty of chances to shop, listen, eat, play and enjoy the nice weather. Here are a few things to try out on your free days. Delmont Apple ‘n Arts Festival Fall into this autumn tradition with a...
Letter to the editor: Penn Township must find Rowe Road solution
On Aug. 4, a house fire occurred in Penn Township’s Meadow Wood Plan off Rowe Road (“Girl, dog rescued from fire at Penn Township home,” Aug. 4, TribLive). Firefighters were called and responded in seven minutes. Due to the closure of Rowe Road from Route 130 and the alternate route...
Government shutdowns raise uncertainty but rarely have lasting effect on economyVideo
The U.S. government shutdown has thrown the brakes on the flow of federal economic data at a moment of uncertainty and division among policymakers like those at the Federal Reserve about the health of the U.S. job market, the trajectory of inflation and the strength of consumer spending and business...
U.S. Supreme Court expands its ’emergency’ docket — and Trump’s power too
As she has done several times recently, liberal Justice Elena Kagan last week sounded the alarm after another bold emergency action by the U.S. Supreme Court’s conservative majority again let President Donald Trump carry out one of his policies without taking the usual time or deliberation to review its legality....
2 dead in attack at U.K. synagogue on Yom Kippur, suspect fatally shotVideo
MANCHESTER, England — Two men were killed on Thursday when a man drove a car into pedestrians and stabbed a security guard in an attack at a synagogue where worshippers were marking Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar, British police said. Greater Manchester Police said the man...
Letter to the editor: Incompetent Pa. leaders
It is said “everyone eventually reaches their level of incompetency in their occupation.” Some of our state representatives have reached that level. They’re like a group of kids that can’t seem to get their act together, holding Pennsylvanians hostage over budget issues. They have no idea how difficult it is...
Editorial: County meetings canceled, latest casualty of Pennsylvania budget battle
The Pennsylvania budget impasse isn’t the gift that keeps on giving. It’s the thief that keeps on taking. The three-month-long delay in a state spending plan is a dammed-up financial river that has rippling repercussions throughout the agencies downstream. Counties are conduits for money from the state to put into...
The Stroller, Oct. 2, 2025: 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. German food to be...
Westmoreland happenings: Fall Fun Day, clothing sale, bingo, more
Church News • St. James Parish will host an intergenerational seminar series, “Receive, Believe, Transform,” on the Holy Eucharist at 10:30 a.m. Oct. 5, 12 and 26 in the church social hall, 306 St. James Lane, Salem. Families are welcome. A session for children will also be available at the...
