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The Stroller, Jan. 13, 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. Rotary offers annual scholarships...
Letter to the editor: Biden’s revenge
Once it was understood that 77 million American voters did not support his policies, it seems President Biden decided to do his best to inhibit America’s commonsense change for the people. Biden: • Auctions off expensive border wall components purchased by everyday Americans’ hard work and taxes, until he was...
Shapiro says this ‘broken process’ could lead to higher electricity costs
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 — Pennsylvanians could face higher electricity bills if federal regulators don’t force the state’s grid operator to fix a “broken process” that artificially affects...
Editorial cartoons for the week of Jan. 13
Editorial cartoons for the week of Jan. 13....
In brief: North Allegheny area happenings, week of Jan. 13, 2025
Feedback sought on color, stone texture for Wexford Interchange PennDOT is seeking the public’s feedback through Jan. 31 to select the color and concrete texture for the Wexford Interchange. The project aims to improve safety and operations of the I-79/Route 910 Wexford Interchange. Construction is expected to start this year....
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of Jan. 13
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of Jan. 13....
High school sports scores, schedule for Jan. 12, 2025
High schools Basketball Boys Sunday’s results Ron Galbreath Classic At Westminster Central Valley 62, West Middlesex 20 Farrell 58, Sewickley Academy 54 Sharon 79, Indiana 57 Monday’s schedule Class 6A Section 1 North Hills at Woodland Hills, 7:30 p.m. Class 5A Section 4 Mars at Chartiers Valley, 7:30 p.m. Class...
Starting Penn State defender Dvon J-Thomas officially enters NFL DraftVideo
Though he was out of college eligibility anyway, starting Penn State defensive tackle Dvon J-Thomas made his declaration for the NFL Draft official Sunday night. In a message posted to social media, J-Thomas expressed his love for the university he spent six years at and thanked many along his journey....
Officials investigating whether Southern California Edison equipment ignited Hurst fire
Fire agencies are investigating whether downed Southern California Edison utility equipment played a role in igniting the Hurst fire near Sylmar, company officials said. The company issued a report Friday saying that a downed conductor was discovered at a tower in the vicinity of the fire, but that it “does...
Scenes from the Valley: Images captured in the Alle-Kiski Valley from Jan. 2-8, 2025
Here is a weekly look at recent images captured throughout the Alle-Kiski Valley. From major news events to routine gatherings, TribLive’s “Scenes from the Valley” photo package brings to life activities and moments happening in your backyard. To have a photo considered as a “Scenes from the Valley” candidate, please...
Zane Durant’s decision to skip 2025 NFL draft a crucial benefit for Penn State
It’s NFL declaration time for a collection of draft-eligible Penn State players in the wake of the Nittany Lions’ College Football Playoff semifinal loss to Notre Dame. And on Saturday morning, two days after the Orange Bowl, James Franklin and his staff got some great news. Zane Durant, Penn State’s...
Westmoreland happenings: blood drive, senior citizen news, 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: Trump should save Nippon-US Steel deal
From time to time, especially when I read wire copy from the Associated Press, I think about letting my Tribune-Review subscription lapse. Their motto should be “All the news the Deep State sees fit to print.” Then I read an article by one of your excellent staff journalists and pay...
Fox Chapel area real estate transactions for the week of Jan. 12, 2025
Aspinwall Luca Rutigliano sold property at 123-125 Emerson Ave. to David Segall for $317,000. Blawnox Kara Halin sold property at 604 Carla Drive to Matthew and Bethany Fedutes Henderson for $236,500. Estate of Richard Chene sold property at 277 Freeport Road to Todland James for $220,000. Etna Gregory Hess sold...
Sewickley area real estate transactions for the week of Jan. 12, 2025
Aleppo Gary Adam Bucuren sold property at 104 Little Hollow Drive to Neelam Real Estate LLC for $240,000. Bell Acres Elizabeth Doyle sold property at Beadnell Drive OG to Crown Oil Partners VII Royalties LLC for $108,000. Bradley Mori Jr. sold property at 140 Gaydos Lane to Rebecca Bosh for...
Letter to the editor: Gilpin leadership
I believe the recent reorganization of the Gilpin Township Board of Supervisors was not a decision based on qualifications or leadership ability but rather personal bias and private conversations held outside of public meetings. I was not reelected as chairman, a position I’ve held for six years while serving on...
Editorial: What’s up with Fetterman/Trump meeting?
U.S. Sen. John Fetterman is seldom shy about making his feelings known. Whether he is walking the halls of the Russell Senate Office Building in his signature hoodie-and-shorts ensemble or dropping a zinger on social media, Fetterman is unapologetically himself. In a Washington full of blue-suited, red-tied carbon copies who...
North Hills area real estate transactions for the week of Jan. 12, 2025
Bellevue Scott McDougall sold property at 231 Grant Ave. to Eve Heshler for $230,000. Prosper Home & Properties LLC sold property at 551 Highland Place to Jasmine Moore for $285,000. General Construction & Realty LLC sold property at 20 Meade Ave. to Schneiders Properties LLC for $80,000. Etna Estate of...
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of Jan. 12, 2025
ALLEGHENY COUNTY Edgewood George Pettrone sold property at 111 Harlow St. to Alex Clyde Bates for $290,000. Forest Hills Jin Xiu Yang sold property at 417 Braddock Road to James Alm Jr. for $50,000. Estate of Charles Caputo sold property at 122 Cherry Valley Road to Russell John Lawryk and...
The Stroller, Jan. 12, 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. Food bank distribution canceled...
Letter to the editor: More meat, more CO2 among resolutions
Since it’s traditional to make New Year’s resolutions, here are a few of mine: 1. I’ll try to eat more meat. Animal protein is the most complete type of protein, providing all of the essential amino acids and fats for a healthy body. That’s why we have incisors and canines,...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Jan. 11, 2025
High schools Basketball Boys Saturday’s results Class 3A Section 4 Waynesburg 45, Charleroi 33 PBC Classic At La Roche South Allegheny 83, Avonworth 77 Seton LaSalle 62, Our Lady of the Sacred Heart 54 Bishop Canevin 57, Shady Side Academy 56 Hampton 55, Thomas Jefferson 52 (OT) Ron Galbreath Classic...
High school roundup for Jan. 11, 2025: South Allegheny tops Avonworth in battle of top-ranked teams
Cam Epps hit six 3-pointers and finished with 26 points to lead South Allegheny to an 83-77 victory over Avonworth in a battle of top-ranked teams Saturday at the PBC Classic at La Roche College. Drew Cook added 22 points, Josh Jackowski finished with 17 and Jake Uher had 12...
Deion Sanders expresses interest in Raiders’ coaching jobVideo
LAS VEGAS — Colorado football coach Deion Sanders has his eyes on the Las Vegas Raiders’ coaching job, according to a person with knowledge of the situation. “He has a very strong interest in the job,” the person said. The person indicated that NFL-connected associates of Sanders reached out to...
Westmoreland Athletes of the Week: Latrobe’s Lauren Bell and Norwin’s Landon Sidun
The Westmoreland County Athletes of the Week is presented by Smail Kia. Look for the tags and look for the savings at Smail Kia in Greensburg. Lauren Bell School: Latrobe Class: Senior Sport: Swimming Claim to fame: Bell, who has not lost a race this season, led Latrobe to a...
