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INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 6-8) walked off Toledo (Tigers), 5-4, in 12 innings. C Shawn Ross (.400) roped the game-winning single to score Alika Williams and finished 2 for 5. RHP David Bednar (0.00) struck out two in an inning of work. It was his fifth straight scoreless appearance since being sent...

High schools Baseball Wednesday’s results Class 6A Section 1 Seneca Valley 6, North Hills 0 Class 5A Section 1 Latrobe 9, Franklin Regional 8 Kiski Area 10, Armstrong 8 Section 2 Peters Township 6, Bethel Park 1 Section 3 Fox Chapel 1, Mars 0 Section 4 Thomas Jefferson 6, Connellsville...

Tristan Blum and Franco Pistella combined on a no-hitter, and Jeremy Haigh singled in the game’s only run in the first inning as Fox Chapel defeated Mars, 1-0, in Section 3-5A baseball Wednesday. Blum struck out six in four innings, and Pistella fanned three in three innings for the Foxes...

A Cranberry man will serve one year in federal prison after pleading guilty on Wednesday to attacking his girlfriend while aboard a Norwegian cruise ship in international waters in 2022. Quintin Owens, 28, of Cranberry, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court on Wednesday to one count of assault, a misdemeanor....

James France has an Ivy League education and practiced corporate law at two of the biggest firms in Pittsburgh. But by 2015, federal investigators said, he was also a large-scale methamphetamine dealer who would obtain vast quantities of the drug in California and then ship it back to Pittsburgh inside...

Northbound Freeport Road (Route 1001) under the New Kensington Bridge in East Deer will close to traffic Thursday, April 17, weather permitting. Northbound Freeport Road under the New Kensington Bridge will close to traffic from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for bridge inspection work. Motorists on will use the ramp...

I’m glad I didn’t jump into Pittsburgh’s mayoral race too early. Watching this campaign unfold gave me time to evaluate each candidate — not just their record, but their values and how they campaign. I respect Mayor Ed Gainey, and I’ve worked with him to deliver for my district. But...

Antioch Baptist Church 332 Elizabeth St., Sewickley. 412-741-7688. antiochfwbaptist sewickley.org. Morning worship and praise service is at 10:45 a.m. First Sunday Sunday School is at 9:30 a.m. First Friday virtual Bible study is at 7 p.m. A link is available via Pastor Dean’s Facebook page. The third annual 3 vs....

The announcement by Penn State that it plans to close up to 12 of its 19 branch campuses, of which four are in Western Pennsylvania — Beaver in Monaca, Greater Allegheny in McKeesport, New Kensington and Shenango in Sharon — was disheartening to people in those communities and current and...

Fundraisers • Mon Valley Paws will sponsor an Italian hoagie sale April 26 at the corner of Monessen and Grand boulevards in Monessen. Cost: $9. Orders: 724-493-8305. • The trio Girl Named Tom, winners of NBC’s “The Voice,” will perform at 7 p.m. May 3 at the grand opening of...

Embark on a visual journey around the Western Pennsylvania region with TribLive’s latest collection of captivating images for Wednesday, April 16, 2025. From the rustic landscapes of Western Pa. to diverse corners of the globe, experience the shared moments of humanity....

Since the turn of the century, the deluge of movies-turned-musicals has left many theatergoers — myself included — a little wary. We don’t need a stage show of every cult classic film or romantic comedy with a few famous jokes that can be set to a tune. But sometimes, this...

Osborne and Edgeworth Elementary fifth graders and middle school sixth graders participated in the annual STEM Design Challenge on April 3. Students from school districts throughout the region competed in the event sponsored by the Allegheny Intermediate Unit. In this year’s challenge, elementary and middle school students focused on industry,...

Dedicated volunteer firefighters are harder to come by today. The New Stanton Volunteer Fire Department conducts a seven-week fish-fry fundraiser during Lent each year. This past Friday, numerous volunteers spent eight to 10 hours frying fish, making cole slaw and serving our loyal customers to raise much-needed funds for a...

In order for elected officials to truly understand the concerns of the communities they represent, it is necessary for them to interact with their constituents. According to the Council of State Governments: “A common thread shared by all constituents is their reliance on elected public officials to serve as their...

The suspect in the arson attack at the Governor’s Residence targeted Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro because of his perceived stance on Palestine, according to a search warrant obtained by PennLive. The suspect, Cody Balmer, called 911 following the attack early Sunday, identified himself by name and told operators Shapiro needs...

In March, 10 senators crossed party lines to vote with Republicans on a budget resolution that razes public programs to pay for tax cuts for the rich. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer voted “yes” to the Trump/Musk budget that strips agriculture programs of $230 billion, potentially gutting the Supplemental Nutrition...

There’s a new — but familiar — man in charge of the Belle Vernon football program after Tuesday night’s school board meeting. Scott Bryer was hired in a unanimous vote, officially making him the leader of the program. “Coach Bryer is no stranger to Leopard Nation,” Belle Vernon athletic director...

A Pennsylvania court has decided the people don’t need to know about communications between state lawmakers and lobbyists who court them for influence. Nonprofit newsroom Spotlight PA asked for communications between some state senators or their staff members and lobbyists. It was part of a corruption investigation involving the city...

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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. Scholarships available to local...

Greetings, Mr. Guy Reschenthaler, How about being honest with yourself and your constituents? We do need a congressional representative who acts for us as well as for our beloved country. The No. 1 problem we have in the USA is still the debt that has accumulated and the need to...

INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 5-8) lost 11-6 to Toledo (Tigers). 3B Jared Triolo (.667), rehabbing a back injury, went 2 for 3 with a solo home run, a walk, two runs scored and two RBIs.LF Billy Cook (.200) went 3 for 5 with a double, triple and run scored. SS Liover Peguero...

Editor’s note: This is Part 1 of a two-part series on Massey Harbison by the Richland History Group. Part 2 will appear in the May edition of the Pine Creek Journal. On May 22, 1792, today’s Pine and Richland townships were in the “Wild West” of the United States of...

High schools Baseball Tuesday’s results Class 6A Section 1 North Allegheny 6, Central Catholic 3 North Hills at Seneca Valley, ppd. Section 2 Canon-McMillan 15, Mt. Lebanon 3 Norwin 4, Woodland Hills 1 Class 5A Section 1 Franklin Regional at Latrobe, ppd. Kiski Area at Armstrong, ppd. Plum 15, Penn...