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Bradford Woods Reserve lights up for holidays
The weather outside was far from frightful. In choosing Dec. 8 as the date for the annual Light Up Night at the Bradford Woods Reserve, organizers hit the mark with a mild day featuring temperatures comfortably in the high 40s, not bad for this time of year. So perhaps Santa...
Area filmmaker to premiere horror feature film at the Lindsay Theater in Sewickley
As part of its Emerging Filmmakers Showcase, The Lindsay Theater in Sewickley will premiere “House of Tears” — written and directed by Pittsburgh area writer and director Josh Poe — on Dec. 12. “House of Tears” was conceived by Poe, 25, of Bethel Park, as a nod to 1985 cult...
Sheldon H. Jacobson: Fired college football coaches are doing better than ever
As the end of the college football season approaches, many teams are beginning to eye which bowl they will be playing in. It also marks the time when coaches who have not met expectations are being fired. The list of fired coaches is already long and growing, likely to be...
‘A Very Yinzer Christmas’ brings Pittsburgh musicians to the Benedum Center
A who’s-who from the Pittsburgh music scene will gather together for a night of Christmas cheer on Monday night — all for a good cause. The third annual “A Very Yinzer Christmas” will be held at the Benedum Center in Downtown Pittsburgh on Dec. 9. Now a new tradition among...
Gallery: Photos from Dec. 9, 2024
Embark on a visual journey around the Western Pennsylvania region — and the world — with TribLive’s latest collection of captivating images for Thursday, Dec. 9, 2024. From the rustic landscapes of Western Pa. to diverse corners of the globe, experience the shared moments of humanity....
Southmoreland grad Faryn Dewitt makes history for new Waynesburg women’s wrestling program
Regardless of what else she accomplishes as a college wrestler, Faryn Dewitt already has her name etched in Waynesburg history. On Nov. 3 against Cedar Crest’s Leilani Martinez at the East Stroudsburg Women’s Open, the Southmoreland grad registered the first victory in program history. Dewitt earned a 9-6 decision in...
Westmoreland County Senior Spotlight: Ligonier Valley’s Sydnee Foust
The Ligonier Valley girls basketball team finished last season with a 5-16 overall record and a 2-8 mark in section play, and over the offseason, the Rams saw significant roster changes. Leading scorer Marlee Miller chose to focus on softball, and point guard Lindsey Gaskey transferred to Latrobe. That makes...
Highlands grad Cameron Reigard finds new home, path to college basketball success in northern IowaVideo
Cameron Reigard’s journey in college basketball began a little later than most, and it has taken him from Natrona Heights halfway across the country to a little town in Iowa. But for the chance to fulfill his dream of playing at the college level, the time and distance have been...
Letter to the editor: How can we have fair elections when officials don’t follow the rules?
Does this surprise you? Election officials from four Pennsylvania counties admitted that they counted ballots that were not signed or dated during the 2024 election even after the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled they couldn’t. Whether or not this would have helped Republicans or Democrats is not the point. They did...
In brief: North Allegheny area happenings, week of Dec. 9, 2024
Visits by Santa Santa Claus is coming to the McCandless/Northern Allegheny Heritage and Cultural Center. Appearances at the center, 830 Aufman Lane, are scheduled for 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 20 and 1 to 4 p.m. Dec. 21 and 22. Take photos of your kids with Santa for free. While...
In brief: Plum, Oakmont area news, events for the week of Dec. 9, 2024
Knights of Columbus donates winter coats Holy Family Knights of Columbus Council 4242 donated 48 new winter coats for elementary students in the Plum and Riverview school districts. The council bought the coats with money raised from fundraisers, the largest being its fish fries and spaghetti dinners, member Adam McLaughlin...
In brief: Baldwin fire companies merge, holiday events and more in the South Hills
Baldwin’s 3 fire companies to merge Three fire companies serving Baldwin consolidated into a single organization, effective Nov. 19. South Baldwin, Baldwin Independent and Option Independent stations said in a news release the merger “represents a thoughtful and strategic step forward to provide enhanced fire and rescue services to the...
In brief: Bridgeville, Carnegie area news and events, week of Dec. 9, 2024 and beyond
Christmas in Bridgeville On Dec. 22, Santa will bring a special guest through Bridgeville — the Grinch — with an escort through town by the borough firefighters. Before the annual tradition, starting at around 10 a.m., the Bridgeville Police Department and Buddy the Elf will be finding the Grinch hiding...
In brief: Penn Hills and Verona area happenings, week of Dec. 9, 2024
Deadline looms for Santa letters, holiday lights contest Penn Hills Parks & Recreation has these remaining holiday events for the community: • Letters to Santa: Drop off your letters through Dec. 19 at Penn Hills Library. You also can mail them to 102 Duff Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15235 or email...
Letter to the editor: No more crippling Trump tax cuts
President-elect Donald Trump’s 2017 tax cuts were a disaster for most of the country. They tossed a few pennies to the average citizen, but the top 1% received almost all the proceeds. It is the single largest tax cut for the wealthy in U.S. history. Many of them received a...
Editorial: Biden’s pardon of his son betrays those who stand for the rule of law
When it comes to his son Hunter, Joe Biden is always a father first, a president second. Last Sunday, at the close of the Thanksgiving weekend and the warmth of family gatherings, Biden granted a full and unconditional pardon for his son’s convictions on tax evasion and gun-related charges. As...
The Stroller, Dec. 9, 2024: 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. Free lunch and carol...
Letter to the editor: Pray for younger generation
In his book “Mere Christianity,” author C.S. Lewis, an atheist, begins by acknowledging that wherever one goes to whatever group of beings, there always seems to be a code of what is good for the culture and what is bad: a way of living peacefully together in harmony. In the...
In brief: Herald area events for the week of Dec. 9, 2024
Share your news, old photos in the Herald The Herald welcomes submissions of community news and events for its briefs pages. Please submit items for consideration at least two weeks before the event — the earlier, the better. Email events to Marje Horvath at mhorvath@triblive.com or mail them to Marje...
Editorial cartoons for the week of Dec. 9
Editorial cartoons for the week of Dec. 9....
Check out these upcoming programs at the Cooper-Siegel and Sharpsburg libraries
The Cooper-Siegel Community Library and its Sharpsburg branch offer a variety of programming for visitors of all ages. To view a complete list of offerings, visit coopersiegel.librarycalendar.com. Events at both libraries are listed and can be viewed according to age group and location. Registration is required for most programs as...
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of Dec. 9
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of Dec. 9....
High school sports scores, schedule for Dec. 8, 2024
High schools Basketball Boys Sunday’s results McDowell tournament Consolation Benedictine (Ohio) 69, International Sports Academy (Ohio) 51 Championship Knoch 58, McDowell 49 Monday’s schedule Nonsection Apollo-Ridge at West Shamokin, 7:30 p.m. Beth-Center at Charleroi, 7:30 p.m. Bishop Canevin at Butler, 7:30 p.m. Ellwood City at Hopewell, 7:30 p.m. Indiana at...
Penn State calling for a White Out in home playoff game vs. SMU
It should come as no surprise, but White Out mode has officially been activated for Penn State’s home playoff game. The Nittany Lions’ social media accounts announced Sunday that Beaver Stadium will host a White Out on Dec. 21 against SMU. The sixth-seeded Lions will host the 11th-seeded Mustangs at...
Drew Allar’s game-sealing interception among polarizing but gutsy plays during Big Ten Championship performance
INDIANAPOLIS — Penn State junior running backs Nicholas Singleton and Kaytron Allen tore up No. 1 Oregon through virtually all of Saturday night’s Big Ten championship game. They combined for 229 yards on 24 carries, 9.54 yards a carry, against an Oregon run defense that ranked in the top 25....
