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Thomas Jefferson prepares for unorthodox Lampeter-Strasburg running game

Thomas Jefferson tends to have a longer football season than most, so while most schools are preparing to kick off the basketball season Friday, the Jaguars are keeping it on the gridiron in Altoona for a state semifinal matchup against District 3 champions Lampeter-Strasburg. The Jaguars (13-0) and the Pioneers...
Not a typical tight end, Penn State’s Tyler Warren a candidate for the Heisman Trophy

Tight ends and the Heisman Trophy don’t exactly go together. But Penn State’s Tyler Warren isn’t a typical tight end. The Lions’ star is listed at the position this season, but he’s also played wildcat quarterback, thrown a touchdown pass and snapped the ball on a play against USC that...
Here are 5 things to do in Westmoreland this weekend: Nov. 29-Dec. 1

The Thanksgiving leftovers may be in the fridge, but your out-of-town family may still be here and want to get out of the house. There’s a little something for everyone going on in Westmoreland County this weekend. Here are a few ideas: Candle and wreath workshop Wicks and Wax Studio...
Andrew Carnegie library spreads holiday cheer

On the 14th day of December, my library gave to me … a festive fete at the Carnegie Carnegie! Yes, you read that right: the Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall and the Borough of Carnegie’s Carol Covi Children’s Events Committee are proud to announce our upcoming “Carnegie Celebrates...
The Stroller, Nov. 28, 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. Count your blessings this...
Members of high school’s Fishing Club help to restock Pine Creek with trout

Members of the Fox Chapel Area High School Fishing Club partnered with the Allison Park Sportsmen’s Club and the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission to restock trout Oct. 22 at the Pine Creek watershed. Club members Josiah Rivera, a senior, and juniors Dylan Calig, Miles Carey, Nicholas Krist, Gino Pototo...
Botched FAFSA rollout, state upgrades mean college students are still waiting for critical grant money

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 — The money for the fall semester normally arrives in September. By the last week of November, with the end of the semester in...
Then & Now: Chief Guyasuta statue at Sharpsburg intersection is in its 3rd iteration

Located in the heart of the Sharpsburg Business District, at the intersection of Main and North Canal streets, stands a statue of Chief Guyasuta. Guyasuta was chief of the Seneca Tribe and was once an ally to George Washington during the French and Indian War. After leading many battles, Guyasuta...
Trib HSSN high school basketball tipoff tournament schedules

High schools Basketball Boys Friday’s schedule Armstrong tournament Highlands at Armstrong, 7:30 p.m. Ellwood City tournament Blackhawk vs. Rochester, 6 p.m. Union at Ellwood City, 7:30 p.m. Geneva College/Lincoln Park tournament At Geneva College Beaver Falls vs. Ambridge, 6 p.m. Moon vs. Imani Christian, 7:30 p.m. East Liverpool (Ohio) vs....
Pitt women’s volleyball beats rival Louisville, clinches share of ACC title

Olivia Babcock recorded a team-high 23 kills as the top-ranked Pitt women’s volleyball team defeated No. 3 Louisville, 3-1, Wednesday at the KFC Yum Center to clinch at least a share of the ACC championship. Set scores were 25-23, 18-25, 25-20, 25-16. The Panthers (28-1, 18-1) can win the league...
Holiday cheer abounds at Shaler ‘Lite’ Up Night

Kids love to tell Santa Claus all about their wish lists. Bill Cross delivered news that effectively granted plenty of property owners’ wishes. In welcoming guests to the annual Holiday “Lite” Up Night on Nov. 23 in Shaler, the longtime Ward 7 commissioner mentioned tax increases on the way for...
Jim Abrahams, co-writer of ‘Airplane!’ and ‘The Naked Gun,’ dies at 80

Jim Abrahams, a writer and director behind slapstick comedies like “Airplane!” and “The Naked Gun” series, has died. He was 80 years old. The cause of death was natural causes, his son Josh said in a statement. He died at his home in Santa Monica, California. Along with childhood friends...
Capitol rioter’s defamation suit against Fox News dismissed

A Delaware court judge has dismissed a defamation lawsuit against Fox News filed by a Jan. 6 rioter who said the network falsely identified him as an FBI informant. U.S. District Court Judge Jennifer L. Hall granted Fox News’ motion to dismiss the suit filed last year by Ray Epps....
Christine Flowers: I discovered the meaning of Thanksgiving in a Paris apartment

Thanksgiving was never an important holiday for me. Gathering the family from near and far for a celebratory meal wasn’t unusual; our family was composed of Italians and a small sprinkling of Irish. Growing up, we always gathered around different tables at different houses, broke out the biscotti and anisette...
CFP chair explains why Penn State stayed ahead of Notre Dame in latest rankings

Some thought Notre Dame could — or perhaps should — jump Penn State in the latest edition of the College Football Playoff selection committee rankings. That didn’t happen. Penn State retained its No. 4 spot in the CFP committee’s latest top 25. Notre Dame, meanwhile, moved up one spot to...
Westmoreland happenings: Kolachi sale, bingos, wreath class, more

Fundraisers • Jeannette American Legion will host bingo at 1 p.m. Dec. 1 at the post, 109 S. Fifth St. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Cost: $25 per packet, includes regular and special games. There will be a $750 jackpot game, magic number, door prizes and 50-50. The kitchen will...

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