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Bishop Timothy C. Senior: All Pennsylvanians must confront human trafficking
During my time as Bishop of the Diocese of Harrisburg, I have quickly come to realize that the problem of human trafficking is far more serious in Pennsylvania than many of us (may) want to recognize. Victims and survivors include every demographic. They are men and women, adults and children,...
Point: America’s law-and-order problem is Donald Trump
Yes, America does have a law-and-order problem. It’s the president of the United States. Throughout U.S. history, the best presidents have sparingly sought to use federal forces not to exacerbate tensions but as a last resort to deescalate violence, protect constitutional rights and restore order. Whether Democratic or Republican, when...
Counterpoint: Crime is down, but chaos is up
Protests are erupting in Los Angeles and other cities, with streets filled with demonstrators clashing with police, National Guard troops and Marines deployed under a presidential order. Scenes of civil unrest, from property damage and looting to tense standoffs clouded in tear gas, have dominated headlines, fueling a sense of...
State College man killed while kayaking ‘Bottle of Wine’ rapid at Ohiopyle
The body of a State College man who died while kayaking Friday at Ohiopyle State Park was pulled from a rapid known as “Bottle of Wine” on the Lower Youghiogheny River. Ohiopyle fire Chief Rob Joseph said the kayaker, identified as Michael Barney, 43, encountered changes in the river as...
Letter to the editor: Remember Dan Rooney’s Obama endorsement?
To the writer of the letter “Steelers should be above political fray” (June 9, TribLive): Did you find it “divisive, inappropriate and truly disheartening” when Dan Rooney endorsed Barack Obama on April 14, 2008? Mark A. Malobicky Maryville, Tenn. The writer is an East Deer native....
Western Pa. No Kings events against Trump policies draw hundreds in peaceful defiance
Those who came out to No Kings protests Saturday in downtown Greensburg and Pittsburgh cited a multitude of reasons for joining the national movement to voice opposition to President Donald Trump and his administration’s policies. “We are pro-democracy and we’re tired of resources being taken from everyday people to enrich...
U.S. Open live Saturday: Sam Burns holds solo lead for 2nd straight day at OakmontVideo
Golfers might find a more receptive Oakmont Country Club during the third round of the U.S. Open on Saturday, as overnight rains pelted the course and — for now — softened conditions. The third round got underway shortly after 9 a.m. 7:55 p.m. On the 320-yard par-4 17th hole, Sam...
Letter to the editor: Legislators need to defend our democracy
I think the Republicans in Congress are cowards, loyalists who only want to do what one man wants them to do, not what their constituents want and need. Ask yourself, is this what you voted for? In my opinion, the wanna-be king wants us to be poor, unhealthy and scared....
Editorial: Does that star-spangled banner yet wave?
O say can you see, by the dawn’s early light, What so proudly we hail’d at the twilight’s last gleaming From inauguration ceremonies to baseball games to high school graduations and more, those words are used to celebrate the American flag. The national anthem was penned by Francis Scott Key...
The Stroller, June 14, 2025: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
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Letter to the editor: The American flag, a symbol of freedom
Today, Flag Day, celebrates the American flag as a symbol of freedom, history and national strength. In our schools, when children and youth recite the Pledge of Allegiance, it is my hope that they do so with pride, dignity and respect for America as the greatest nation in the world....
Ticket refunds available as wet weather changes schedule for fans, golfers at Oakmont for 3rd round of U.S. Open
Wet weather that arrived in Oakmont just before the end of the second round of the U.S. Open on Friday has forced some changes to the tournament schedule. Spectator gates will not open until 8 a.m. Saturday, and shuttle buses from the red lot at Hartwood Acres and the blue...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for June 13, 2025
High schools Baseball PIAA tournament Championships Friday’s results At Medlar Field at Lubrano Park, Penn State Class 6A Cedar Cliff 1, North Penn 0 Class 4A Indiana 5, Montoursville 4 Class 2A Faith Christian 13, Freedom 1 Lacrosse PIAA tournament Championships Saturday’s schedule At Panzer Stadium, Penn State Boys Class...
Pirates farm report for June 13, 2025: Alika Williams hits walk-off single for Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 38-28) scored in the bottom of the 11th to beat St. Paul (Twins), 7-6. SS Alika Williams (.231) went 3 for 5 with the walk-off RBI single and a double. LF Ronny Simon (.342) went 3 for 5 with a double and a run scored. DH Nick Yorke...
Report: Man drowns in Youghiogheny River, Fayette County coroner called to scene
A person has reportedly drowned in the Youghiogheny River in the Ohiopyle area. According to TribLive news partners WTAE, the Fayette County coroner was called out for a man drowning Friday evening. Coroner Bob Baker told reporters the body was being transported via the Greater Allegheny Passage trail to a...
Defending champ Bryson DeChambeau, fellow major winners miss cut at Oakmont
Defending U.S. Open champ Bryson DeChambeau arrived at Oakmont with a philosophy that has served him well in his career. “I’m going to be as fearless as I can possibly be out there,” he said Tuesday. Oakmont Country Club rejected that plan. DeChambeau followed up a 3-over 73 in the...
Jerel Ezell: The scars from unrest can run deep, for protesters, residents and even authorities
The heavy-handed responses by the Trump administration to ongoing protests in Los Angeles reveal how little imagination our politicians continue to have when it comes to grasping the causes and consequences of social unrest. Last Friday, in response to increasingly bold and reckless raids by Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Angelenos...
From the Cayman Islands to Oakmont Country Club, amateur Justin Hastings makes impressionVideo
There are exactly 27 golf holes on the Cayman Islands, and Justin Hastings has mastered all of them. At North Sound Golf Club, which comprises 18 of the British territory’s 27 holes, he once shot 57. But Hastings doesn’t bask too much in the accomplishment. “You play the same golf...
Pittsburgh resolves Juneteenth dispute, issues permit
A dispute over a large annual Juneteenth festival in Pittsburgh was resolved Friday afternoon, with the city issuing a permit to event organizer William “B” Marshall less than a week before the holiday. The acrimonious disagreement had landed in court after Marshall and his lawyers claimed the city was stalling...
Route 8 improvement project to cause restrictions through late July in Etna, Shaler
PennDOT is alerting motorists that single-lane restrictions are in place through late July for improvement work on a stretch of Route 8 also known as Butler Street. Restrictions are in place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays and 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. weeknights on Route 8 between the...
Texas measles outbreak sees slight increase in cases, hospitalizations
DALLAS — After hitting last week’s milestone of no new cases, the Texas measles outbreak has increased again. The Texas Department of State Health Services on Tuesday reported there have been 744 cases since the outbreak began in late January, an increase of two cases since the department’s previous update...
Low-income Pennsylvanians could lose access to weight-loss drugs as Harrisburg searches for savings
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. HARRISBURG — Low-income Pennsylvanians could lose access to medical coverage for popular weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy as state lawmakers search for savings in...
2 Chinese scientists will stay in jail while accused of bringing biological material to U.S.
DETROIT — Two Chinese scientists accused of smuggling or shipping biological material into the United States for use at the University of Michigan will remain in custody after waiving their right to a hearing Friday in federal court. Yunqing Jian and Chengxuan Han said in separate court appearances in Detroit...
State police seek man who may have been involved in St. Clair burglaries
State police are trying to identify a man who they believe was involved in a string of burglaries in St. Clair. The burglaries, at businesses and a church, spanned May 26 to June 8. Troopers released surveillance images of the suspect this week. Cash was taken from Stiles Hardware and...
Sheldon H. Jacobson: People like surprises, not uncertainty
No one likes uncertainty. For some, it carries with it a sense of doom and helplessness. Yet despite many people’s apparent aversion to uncertainty, some actively seek it out in many areas of their life. Uncertainty is all around us. It has been making headlines in the news this year,...
