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Editorial: What most-read letters say about 2025
A newspaper can sometimes feel like a fire hose, delivering a steady stream of information to the reader. This person was arrested. This tax is being levied. That politician did something controversial — depending on your point of view. But the opinion page is different. It’s not a speech. It’s...
Letter to the editor: Game commission destroying hunting traditions
I am disheartened by the Pennsylvania Game Commission’s actions that have destroyed the tradition of “deer camp” for many. Adding Sunday hunts, combining doe and buck seasons, and the inexplicable changing of the first day have robbed future generations of fond memories of family and friends sharing a yearly trip...
Penn State board deliberated its business in public more often this year, Spotlight PA analysis shows
This story was produced by the State College regional bureau of Spotlight PA, an independent, nonpartisan newsroom dedicated to investigative and public-service journalism for Pennsylvania. Sign up for Talk of the Town, a daily newsletter of local stories that dig deep, events, and more from north-central PA, at spotlightpa.org/newsletters/talkofthetown. The...
Narcan in schools? Educators react to proposed legislation
Public school officials statewide administered medication to reverse an opioid overdose 32 times during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health. Who received the naloxone dose and in which schools it was administered were not made public by the health department. But the growing impact of...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Dec. 29, 2025
High schools Basketball Boys Monday’s results Ambridge tournament New Brighton 74, Valley 60 Ambridge 67, Rochester 26 Apollo-Ridge tournament Consolation Leechburg 59, Trinity Christian 51 Championship Apollo-Ridge 45, Summit Academy 22 Avella tournament Consolation Fort Cherry 63, McGuffey 48 Championship Chartiers-Houston 51, Avella 49 Bentworth tournament Carrick 37, Waynesburg 30...
Norwin’s Landon Sidun 1 of 4 WPIAL wrestlers to make Powerade semifinals
Norwin’s Landon Sidun began the defense of his 121-pound title at the ultracompetitive Powerade tournament at Canon-McMillan successfully Friday, winning three times to advance to the semifinals. After two tech falls, Sidun blanked Gabe Swann of Baylor, Tenn., 14-0 in the quarters. He will meet No. 4 Brock Rothermel of...
High school roundup for Dec. 29, 2025: Jeannette star hits milestone; top-ranked North Catholic prevails at Gateway
Kymon’e Brown scored 15 points to hit the 1,000-point mark for his career, helping Trib HSSN Class 2A No. 2 Jeannette to a 67-52 boys basketball victory over Bishop Canevin on Monday at the Holiday Bash at North Allegheny. Markus McGowan led the Jayhawks (9-1) with 21 points while Jayce...
Penn State hires Southern Cal assistant D’Anton Lynn as defensive coordinator
LOS ANGELES — Last January, D’Anton Lynn was given the chance to trade in his defensive coordinator job with the Trojans to lead the defense at his alma mater, Penn State. But Lynn turned Penn State down, and USC, in turn, gave its rising star coach a significant raise. Now,...
Lynn Schmidt: When medical misinformation costs lives — balancing free speech and public health
In my corner of the world, it feels like 2020 all over again, experiencing the push and pull between losing someone I love due to medical misinformation, all while holding respect for free speech. The tension between combating medical misinformation and protecting free speech represents one of the most challenging...
Kathleen Enright: As Americans look for unity, the charitable sector provides a model
As the United States confronts the limits of its own divisions, it can feel as though blame has replaced problem-solving in nearly every area of public life. That perception has led to public trust in just about every major institution — from government to media, religious institutions and nonprofits —...
So long 2025: Here are some events to ring in the New Year
Ready to put 2025 in the rearview mirror? New Year’s Eve is fast approaching, and it’s a great time to put on a fancy outfit, raise a glass and look forward to all of the good things 2026 will bring. If First Night isn’t for you, here are a few...
Pennsylvania Turnpike reopens in New Stanton
The Pennsylvania Turnpike eastbound has reopened in New Stanton after a crash east of the Allegheny Tunnel. State police said a commercial vehicle rolled on its side shortly before 6 a.m. near mile 129 between the Somerset and Bedford interchanges, blocking all of the lanes. A California man lost control...
Letter to the editor: McCormick OK with ketamine but not marijuana?
I’m gonna need someone to explain this to me like I’m 5. Help me please. Pennsylvania has a medical cannabis market. Thousands of patients use the system annually to therapeutically manage chronic conditions. Pennsylvania took in nearly $87 million from gross receipt taxes in 2024 (not including any local taxes)....
Notable people from Western Pennsylvania who died in 2025
While 2025 saw many bright spots and great moments, there were also many moments of darkness and sad farewells to beloved friends, neighbors and luminaries. It would be impossible to list all of the wonderful people who passed this year, but here are just a few whose lasting impact and...
The Stroller, Dec. 29, 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. Christmas tree recycling locations...
Letter to the editor: We must focus on renewable energy sources
I agree that we need to look for ways to reduce our energy use. So, as I read the op-ed “New energy sources needed now” (Dec. 17, TribLive), I was distressed because it was promoting the use of nuclear energy and carbon-capture technology. Both of these options are extremely expensive...
Editorial: A year defined by accountability
When it comes to editorials, our focus is always on our people — what hurts, what helps, what can be fixed. Sometimes that means being hyperlocal, examining issues that may start on a single street or in a single community but carry meaning across the region. Other times it means...
Steelers-Ravens showdown to take center stage on ‘Sunday Night Football’
To the surprise of few, the winner-take-all matchup between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens for the AFC North championship next Sunday will be played at 8:20 p.m. at Acrisure Stadium. The league announced the dates and times for Week 18 of the regular season after the conclusion of Sunday’s...
Editorial cartoons for the week of Dec. 29
Editorial cartoons for the week of Dec. 29....
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of Dec. 29
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High school sports scores, schedules for Dec. 28, 2025
High schools Basketball Boys Sunday’s results Carmichaels tournament Consolation Carmichaels 59, Mapletown 15 Championship Jefferson-Morgan 59, Beth-Center 31 Great 8 Classic At Jefferson City. Mo. Mt. Lebanon 63, Capital City (MO) 58 Holiday Bash at Butler Sewickley Academy 58, Butler 27 Holiday Bash at North Allegheny Allderdice 50, North Allegheny...
High school roundup for Dec. 28, 2025: Clutch 3-pointer boosts Blackhawk past Upper St. Clair
Grace Huston’s 3-pointer with 12 seconds left lifted Trib HSSN Class 4A No. 1 Blackhawk to a 46-43 girls basketball victory over Class 6A No. 5 Upper St. Clair at the Cal (Pa.) tournament Sunday. Aubree Hupp led the Cougars (9-0) with 22 points, and Mia Sheesley added 10. Kat...
Behind 2 champs, Canon-McMillan girls wrestlers win Powerade team title
Canon-McMillan’s Marlee Solomon and Yunuen Ayala climbed to the top of the medals podium Sunday and lifted the host Big Macs to a team championship at the Powerade girls wrestling tournament. Solomon won the 118-pound weight class, and Ayala won at 124 pounds. Solomon also was awarded the National Wrestling...
Eagles outlast Josh Allen and Bills in rainy win, keep NFC’s No. 2 seed in playVideo
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Once again, the Eagles defense dragged its offense to the finish line. The Eagles squeaked out a 13-12 victory over the Buffalo Bills on a cold, rainy evening at Highmark Stadium thanks to Vic Fangio ‘s dominant unit. Despite going up, 13-0, in the first half,...
Belle Vernon grad Quinton Martin shines for Penn State in Pinstripe Bowl
NEW YORK — Quinton Martin posing for a photo next to Kaytron Allen and Nick Singleton after the Pinstripe Bowl was a fleeting moment that felt significant. Singleton and Allen, the record-setting duo that powered Penn State’s offense the last four years, were there as spectators, wearing sweatpants and letterman...
