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I offer my full endorsement of John Ackerman for Westmoreland County coroner. I have known John for 50-plus year and worked with him serving our community as a volunteer firefighter. The role of a coroner requires someone who can bring professionalism and a human touch to moments that are often...

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I am writing in recognition of all Tim Carson has done as our county coroner. I oversee the Ray of Hope Westmoreland County Suicide Awareness and Prevention Task Force. I am also the West­moreland County emergency behavioral health coordinator, so I see the impact of loss. In 2022, I approached...

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. Lacrosse tournament to benefit...

Your emphasis on the concern of the effect of data centers’ demand on the public’s power grid is impressive, and I am glad to see the industry is considering that in their plans. You have reported on an important new “industry” that is popping up all over our country, specifically...

When the Minnesota Wild lost 3-2 to the Vegas Golden Knights to end a Western Conference first-round series Thursday night, it was the end of an era in the NHL. Goalie Marc-Andre Fleury’s career has come to an end. Fans at the XCel Energy Center chanted Fleury’s name during the...

INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 15-13) handled Omaha (Royals), 7-2. RHP Bubba Chandler (2-0, 1.42) started and went five innings, giving up one run on three hits and a walk. He struck out nine to run his season total to 36 in 25⅓ innings. RHP Mike Burrows (3.57) followed with three scoreless innings,...

High schools Baseball Thursday’s results Class 6A Section 1 North Allegheny 8, North Hills 0 Seneca Valley 4, Butler 2 Class 5A Section 4 Connellsville at Gateway, ppd. Class 4A Section 2 Elizabeth Forward 8, West Mifflin 7 Class 2A Section 1 Burgettstown 15, Frazier 3 Section 2 Laurel 17,...

May flowers won’t be the only thing coming up this weekend. There’s a bouquet of events going on all weekend, just for you. Here are a few ideas. Made in Ligonier Market The Ligonier Country Market is kicking off its 50th season with this new event. The Ligonier Country Market...

Jackson Walsh threw a one-hitter with eight strikeouts as North Allegheny took two of three in a Section 1-6A baseball series Thursday with an 8-0 victory over rival North Hills. Mason Smith had a double, triple and three RBIs and Nicolas Varlotta drove in two runs for the Tigers (12-6,...

How long will Mike Sullivan remain unemployed after parting ways with the Penguins on Monday? Apparently less than a week. According to multiple reports, Sullivan is close to becoming head coach of the New York Rangers. ESPN, which first reported the news Thursday evening, said Sullivan’s deal will be among...

As storm recovery progresses, Penn Hills School District’s food services department will distribute meals from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, May 2, at the high school, 309 Collins Drive. Schools will remain closed as cleanup and repair efforts continue throughout the district after Tuesday’s deadly storm knocked out power...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The backstretch at Churchill Downs is a magical place during Kentucky Derby week. Big-name trainers talking to well-heeled owners, media haplessly standing around hoping to grab a quote or a quick stand-up interview. Yet the most important part of this annual carnival of horsedom is that one...

A former National Guard member accused of lying to the federal government, defacing Jewish religious property in Squirrel Hill and testing a pipe bomb in a State College forest will remain jailed pending trial because of concerns he might pose a threat. An FBI agent told a federal judge in...

Laurel: To community resources. The storms that rolled through the region on Tuesday were harsh. Three people died, property destruction was widespread and downed trees and electrical wires left many in the dark. The fallout of that has been difficult. Some schools cancelled classes, going to remote learning, but how...

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 — Pennsylvania State Police officials should at least make public how a brazen arson attack on the governor’s residence occurred, and whether there were...

A Taco Bell manager who chased an employee off the Scott restaurant’s property and fatally shot him at a nearby business was sentenced Thursday to serve the rest of his life in prison with no chance for parole. Zairyre Simmons, 26, of Pittsburgh, apologized to the victim’s family and his...

ATLANTA — A home in northwest Georgia attracted some potential buyers, likely with the modest price tag of $275,000. “Welcome home to this amazing 1919 Farm in Layette, GA sitting on 10 acres of beautiful land,” the Zillow listing states. “This is a perfect spot for horses and livestock.” But...

On Nov. 5, President Donald J. Trump won back the White House in dominating fashion. His 312 electoral votes vastly dwarfed Vice President Kamala Harris’ total of 226. The key state in his victory? Unquestionably, our commonwealth with its 19 electoral votes. Driven by his messages of prosperity, safety, and...

The following events are planned to help residents with the power outages: Buffalo Township • Buffalo Township Volunteer Fire Company, 565 Sarver Road, will be open from 2 to 4 p.m. today for food, water, ice and charging cell phones. Freeport • Freeport Fire-EMS will offer charging and light refreshments...

Embark on a visual journey around the Western Pennsylvania region with TribLive’s latest collection of captivating images for Thursday, May 1, 2025. From the rustic landscapes of Western Pa. to diverse corners of the globe, experience the shared moments of humanity....

The Penn State faculty senate passed a positional report this week opposing the closure of commonwealth campuses and asked the university administration to pause the decision until an impact assessment can be conducted. Faculty senators have not shied away from expressing their concerns about closing campuses and how even before...

Recently, we took a dear friend visiting us from Norway to the Duquesne Incline to view “The ’Burgh” from Mt.Washington. We were disgusted; disgusted with the condition of the parking lot, walking along a narrow sidewalk next to busy Carson Street, and the rusting stairs and walkway to the incline...

By now, many have lodged complaints about their water bill, service, taste, interruptions and a litany of other reasons to be disgruntled. My plea here is a bit different. Have you tried to talk with anyone in leadership at the Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County? Do you know who runs...

Pets are not just animals that live in our homes. For many people, their cats and dogs, birds and ferrets and other critters are a part of the family. There are 59.8 million American homes with at least one pet, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA). And just...