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Letter to the editor: Trump has exposed waste, theft
Q. How can a company justify attacking an accountant that saved them over $500 billion in just its first quarter? A. Deny that he has saved anything and claim that he is actually hurting the company. In other words, lie through its teeth. To me, that’s the purpose of the...
Japan conducts 1st missile test on its own territory as part of military buildup to deter China
TOKYO — Japan’s army announced Tuesday that it conducted a missile test for the first time on Japanese territory, as the country accelerates its military buildup to deter increasingly assertive China. The test-firing of the Type 88 surface-to-ship, short-range missile was conducted Tuesday at the Shizunai Anti-Air Firing Range on...
Letter to the editor: Addressing moral corruption
Apparently many God-loving Christians who voted for President Trump love and respect him. Federal policies aside, when did church and other organizations’ members think it acceptable to mimic Trump by spewing hate, fear and chaos through retribution and retaliation whenever they don’t agree with someone? What messages is Trump sending...
Armstrong School District furloughs 7 full-time teachers, 2 part-timers
The Armstrong School District on Monday voted 7-2 to furlough seven full-time and two part-time teachers, and a nurse, according to TribLive news partner WTAE. School Board President Jason Elkin told WTAE that district administration originally recommended 14 positions be cut. “We were attempting to do what is most fiscally...
Letter to the editor: Teachers don’t deserve bashing
I am so tired of people bashing teachers, as the writer of the letter “We must privatize public education” (June 16, TribLive) did. It seems from his letter that he got more than an eighth grade education. Bear in mind that a teacher tries to keep 180-plus students’ attention every...
Editorial: Sunday’s stance promises apolitical focus on AG’s job
The job of a state’s governor is to steer the executive ship. The governor takes the laws and budgets passed by the legislators and the departments of the government and finds a way to apply them. That can mean implementing policies. It can responding to changing circumstances. It can mean...
Letter to the editor: Leg restraints, hospital safety and social stigma
The Allegheny County Jail is the only jail in Pennsylvania in which officers cannot use leg restraints to secure individuals from jail on a visit to the hospital because of a 2022 referendum. Sheriffs and all other jurisdictions use leg restraints when accompanying individuals from the jail into the community....
The Stroller, June 24, 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. Cancer awareness day planned...
Letter to the editor: Government works to improve our quality of life
The Trib has published several articles illustrating how our government works for us, including efforts to bring broadband to rural Westmoreland, plugging wells to stop methane leaks, upgrading sewer lines, improving bridges, addressing blight, responding to extreme weather disasters, filling abandoned coal mines and removing lead from water pipes. Other...
Letter to the editor: Library funding key for communities
In a time when individualism is at its height, local libraries act as a safe “third space” that offers many free resources and programs for their community. The current administration has been attacking libraries for months, and the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) has been completely defunded in...
Residents seek relief as extreme heat prompts surge in hospital visits; cooling centers open
Hospitals throughout Western Pennsylvania are seeing a spike in patients with heat-related emergencies, officials said Monday as extreme heat blanketed the region. At UPMC, the region’s largest hospital network, the number of people with heat-affected illnesses has gone up “dramatically,” said Dr. Donald Yealy, chief medical officer. “Absolutely, there’s zero...
Man pleads guilty to aggravated assault in 2022 North Side shooting that left 3 dead
A man involved in a 2022 shootout between rival gangs on the North Side that left three people dead pleaded guilty Monday to aggravated assault and criminal conspiracy. Charron Troutman, 21, of Pittsburgh, will spend at least eight years in state prison as part of the plea agreement. He also...
At the library: Here are some upcoming programs at Northland Public Library
Virtual radio hour murder-mystery to air on July 21 Staff members and friends of Northland Public Library will present a virtual radio hour murder-mystery titled “The Case of the Goofy Groom” from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. July 21. The Dasheill Hammet radio show tells the story of detectives Nora and Nick Charles...
Linebacker U in transition: Central Catholic grad Anthony Speca among expected breakout players for Penn State
Penn State’s linebacker room is “one of the weirdest” position groups in the country, according to assistant coach Dan Connor. Why? We’ll let him explain. “We have a brand new coordinator, and there’s no solidified starters,” Connor said. “There’s not, in my mind, a solidified starter at any position. Guys...
In brief: Summer Spectacular, Pinewood Derby and more in Bethel Park
Summer Spectacular The Municipality of Bethel will hold its annual Summer Spectacular fireworks display on June 28 at 9:40 p.m. “This is one of our most anticipated events each year,” said Bethel Park Manager Kristen Denne. “We welcome visitors from across Bethel Park and the entire Western Pa. region!” Suggested...
Oliver Bateman: Make the most of Aaron Rodgers’ last run in Pittsburgh
This month, Aaron Rodgers finally signed with the Steelers, ending an exhausting offseason saga that directly impacted their draft. The 41-year-old quarterback’s arrival marks the beginning of what promises to be the weirdest chapter in franchise history. Good. Scouting reports paint a grim picture: diminished arm strength, slower processing speed,...
Penguins 2025 A to Z roundup: A player-by-player look
With the Pittsburgh Penguins entering the offseason for a third consecutive year without a playoff appearance, TribLive will offer Penguins A to Z, a player-by-player look at all 58 individuals signed to an NHL contract — including those whose deals do not begin until future seasons — with the organization....
Sewickley Public Library’s new Storytime Room opens
More than 175 people gathered at Sewickley Public Library on May 31 for the dedication of the library’s new Storytime Room. Library administrators, along with project benefactors the Child Health Association of Sewickley and Friends of Sewickley Public Library, were on hand for the ribbon cutting and celebration. The renovation...
Photos: Westmoreland Airshow 2025
Fans turned out over the weekend to take in the annual Shop ‘n Save Westmoreland International Airshow held at Arnold Palmer Regional Airport. Related: • Day 2: Heat dents attendance at Westmoreland air show, but not the thrills • Day 1: Royal Canadian Air Force`s Snowbirds dazzle Westmoreland air show...
Letter to the editor: Trump draws a huge crowd — of protesters
The largest protest ever to take place against a United States president occurred June 14, the “No Kings” events which brought anti-Trump activists to cities and towns both small and large from East Coast to West. Despite his claim to the contrary, Donald Trump did not have the largest crowd...
Blairsville Chamber Music Festival returns bigger than ever
Due to an overwhelming positive response in its previous years, the Blairsville Chamber Music Festival will return for another year from June 26-29. The festival was founded in 2022 by Blairsville native Sarah Marshall and her husband, violinist Avital Mazor. The couple was based in New York, but after multiple...
In brief: Plum, Oakmont area news, events for the week of June 23, 2025
Community center plans golf fundraiser The Riverview Action Community Center is planning an 18-hole, four-person golf scramble fundraiser on Aug. 22 at Hill Crest Country Club in Lower Burrell. Registration is now open, and eight packages are available. The price is $550 per foursome or $150 for an individual. Check-in...
In brief: Bridgeville, Carnegie area news and events, week of June 23, 2025 and beyond
Chartiers Valley summer board dates The Chartiers Valley School Board meeting originally scheduled for July 8 has been canceled. The board will instead meet on July 22. According to the district, the shift supports contractual obligations related to the 2025-26 school year and lets staff use vacation time in early...
Letter to the editor: Democrats are threat to democracy
It is said that President Donald Trump is a threat to democracy. Let’s look at some facts. The Biden administration refused to enforce immigration laws, letting in millions of people who illegally crossed the border. Even when individuals with criminal backgrounds and/or on terrorist watch lists were captured, some of...
‘Not a city bordering on violence,’ spokeswoman for Pittsburgh mayor says after shootings
Pittsburgh officials on Monday attempted to allay fears of a city on the brink after a weekend that saw three shootings, including one that met the criteria of a mass casualty incident. “(This) is not a city bordering on violence. I want to make that clear,” said Olga George, a...
