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David L. Nevins: MAGA and immigration — the unstoppable force meets the immovable object
There’s an old saying about what happens when the unstoppable force meets an immovable object, a situation where two equally powerful and contradictory forces are in opposition to each other. Such a situation is rapidly unfolding between two powerful forces within the Republican Party on the all-important issue of immigration....
Westmoreland County Senior Spotlight: Derry’s Jane Huss
When three seniors graduated at the end of last season, Derry girls basketball was stuck in a tough spot. Then, would-be senior Jane Huss initially chose to focus on cross country and track, leaving the team extremely light on upperclassmen. However, Huss had a change of heart and returned to...
Pitt-Greensburg men’s basketball team rights ship after rocky start, hopes to contend in AMCC
After winning its first two games, including a nail-biting overtime victory over Grove City in the opener, the Pitt-Greensburg men’s basketball team looked like it was on its way to a fast start. Then came the next seven games. The Bobcats won only one of them, a string that included...
A-K Valley grads help form foundation as Mercyhurst women’s bowling moves into Division IVideo
Ask a college freshmen about the biggest differences between their current level and high school, and the answers often are similar. Athletes are more accomplished. Game is faster. There’s more depth on rosters. But when Deer Lakes grad Tia Germanich donned a Mercyhurst bowling jersey and walked into her first...
In brief: Christmas tree recycling, food collection and more in Sewickley area
Christmas tree collection Sewickley public works crews will be collecting Christmas trees daily through the end of the month. Residents should leave their trees between the curb and the sidewalk for pickup. There is no charge for the service and no registration is necessary. Artificial trees are excluded. No leaf...
In brief: Plum, Oakmont area news, events for the week of Jan. 20, 2025
Plum Council makes board, commission appointments Plum Council made a number of appointments to borough boards and commissions at its Jan. 13 meeting. Brian Tomasits was the only new appointment, joining the municipal authority board for a five-year term ending on Dec. 31, 2029. Stu Rulnick was reappointed to the...
Foxwall EMS meeting, cash bash and more in Fox Chapel area
Foxwall EMS meeting The board of directors of Foxwall EMS invites residents of Fox Chapel and Aspinwall to their annual public meeting at 7 p.m. Jan. 21. The meeting will be held at the station at 749 Hemlock Hollow Road in Fox Chapel. For more information, contact Chief Ben Shopland...
The Stroller, Jan. 20, 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. Entries welcome for annual...
Student news: A roundup of accolades
• Julia Addink, Brynna Barbour, Marina Bolinda, Regan Borsh, Kaitlyn Catrain, Logan Cote, Talia Curry, Samantha Feth, Jeremy Franciscus, Alexandra Kotwica, Leonidas Labrakopoulos, Gracie Moffitt, Sydney Ryan, Anna Segal, Zachary Streza, Alyssa Strosnider, Ethan Vitanza, Jeremy Vitanza, Veronica Yeschke, Alexandra Yoder and Hannah Zeppenfeld were named to the dean’s list...
Student news: A roundup of accolades
• Evan Marentay and Clayton Sheleheda were named to the president’s list at Capital University for the fall 2024 semester. • Lindsay Liebro was named to the dean’s list at Belmont University for the fall 2024 semester. • Julia Bigante, Kendal Constantakis, Alexander Dowling, Tori Fiscus, Katherine Jenkins, Brandi Klutts,...
In brief: Shaler area happenings
AARP meetup to feature local historian The Allison Park AARP Chapter 3736 will hold its monthly meeting at 1 p.m. Feb. 13 in St. Ursula’s social hall, 3945 Kirk Ave., Hampton. This month’s entertainment will feature historian Jonathan Klemens, an expert on local lore and a frequent speaker and presenter...
Student news: A roundup of accolades
• Giovanni Aiello and Isabella Sulesky were named to the dean’s list at Susquehanna University for the fall 2024 semester. • Alex Erlain was named to the dean’s list at Nazareth University for the fall 2024 semester. • Brynn Surloff was named to the dean’s list at the University at Buffalo...
Mallard Fillmore for the week of Jan. 20
Mallard Fillmore for the week of Jan. 20....
High school sports scores, schedule for Jan. 19, 2025
High schools Basketball Boys Sunday’s results Class 6A Section 2 Norwin at Hempfield, ppd. Hoops for Harmony At York St. Benedict’s Prep (N.J.) 60, Imani Christian 46 MLK Showcase At Neighborhood Academy Fort Cherry vs. Monessen, ppd. Neighborhood Academy 67, Riverview 35 Monday’s schedule Nonsection Aquinas Academy at Propel Montour,...
Worsening wind forecast brings new L.A.-area fire risk beginning Monday: ‘This is a time to act’Video
The Santa Ana wind forecast for Southern California has worsened, and forecasters now expect to issue a red flag fire weather warning starting Monday, with the “risk of large fire growth” should ignitions occur. “This is now a strong Santa Ana wind event and extreme fire weather,” said Rose Schoenfeld,...
Westmoreland happenings: Radon awareness webinar, more
Church News • Greensburg Church of the Brethren hosts a night of fun and fellowship for individuals and groups with developmental disabilities from 5 to 7 p.m. Mondays at the church, 554 Stanton St., Southwest Greensburg. Dinner is included. Participants must be accompanied by a family member or caregiver. Donations...
Letter to the editor: Tomlin needs pointers on forming a dream team
It’s too bad O.J. isn’t still around; he could have given Coach T a few pointers as to how he assembled his “dream team.” Having stated this, with all the seeds available, it certainly isn’t any major accomplishment to get to the playoffs. Coach T, anything short of making it...
Prime Stage’s ‘Look Forward: The Ruby Bridges Story’ is a touching look at a heroine of history
Sometimes, the truth is just as powerful as fiction. Starting this weekend that leads into Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Prime Stage Theatre is mounting a production of “Look Forward: The Ruby Bridges Story,” written by Natalia Temesgen. The hour-long production gives a compact and compassionate introduction to the story...
Pittsburgh eastern suburban real estate transactions for the week of Jan. 19, 2025
ALLEGHENY COUNTY Churchill Bart Biamonte sold property at 1067 Black Forest Drive to Carroll and Kimberly Wynne for $265,706. Danielle Diane Stoken sold property at 2310 Marbury Road to Keith and Karen Ortiz for $450,955. Forest Hills Richard Friberg sold property at 244 Berkley Ave. to Hillsfre Partners LLC for...
North Hills real estate transactions for the week of Jan. 19, 2025
Bellevue JR1 Holdings LLC sold property at 396 Caughey Ave. to RTN Realty Invests Ltd. Liability Co. for $75,000. Tonya Watson sold property at 564 Dawson Ave. to Wilmington Savings Federal SOC FSB Tr et for $100,000. Mary Fortun sold property at 688 Forest Ave. to Cardo Equity Mgmt LLC...
Letter to the editor: Freeport should follow the rules
At a time when Pennsylvania is facing a teacher shortage that’s critical and worsening, the Freeport Area School District should be respecting teachers and the legally binding contract that the district negotiated with teachers, not dragging people into court when they were sick or hurt and need to take the...
Editorial: Secret Service will be shaped by events in Butler
The Butler Farm Show grounds shooting will have a lasting impact on the U.S. Secret Service. That was evident from the moment the first shot rang out and when Donald Trump clutched his ear. Few Secret Service-protected events have body counts. Buffalo Township firefighter Corey Comperatore was not there to...
Fox Chapel area real estate transactions for the week of Jan. 19, 2025
Aspinwall John Myers sold property at 409 Virginia Ave. to Gary Ray and Zoe Georgia Sternberg trustee for $507,500. Etna Estate of Edward Ricci sold property at 65 Dewey St. to Henan Ren for $115,000. Jennifer Zewe Kimmel sold property at 8 Forsaith St. to KGO LLC for $225,000. NDC...
Sewickley area real estate transactions for the week of Jan. 19, 2025
Bell Acres Estate of Walter Smith sold property at 169 Sevin Road to James Thornton and Erika Marshall for $170,000. Leet Michael Alexander sold property at 121 Ambridge Ave. to Robert Dawson for $35,000. Michael Brown sold property at 2 Chestnut Road to Robert Demmon and Linda Long Wright for...
The Stroller, Jan. 19, 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. Grants available to Westmoreland...

