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Knoch grad Brynne Smith proves quick study in 1st season as setter with Penn State Behrend women’s volleyball

Brynne Smith wasn’t sure what to expect heading into her freshman season with the Penn State Behrend women’s volleyball team. The Knoch grad had hoped to play a regular role on the team, but, with it being her first season of college athletics, she didn’t know how feasible that would...
Westmoreland County Senior Spotlight: Franklin Regional’s Tyler Pipon

Last year, Franklin Regional’s boys soccer team finished 12-9 overall, which included a trip to the WPIAL Class 3A semifinals. That wasn’t good enough for the Panthers. This year, they finished 14-4-2 overall, including an 8-2 record in Section 3-3A, and reached the WPIAL championship game. “I thought we had...
Southmoreland grad Zach Cernuto has played many roles in Washington & Jefferson offense

Penn State tight end Tyler Warren has made waves across college football this season. The 6-foot-6, 261-pound senior has contributed to the Nittany Lions’ lofty ranking as a pass catcher and as a runner. Entering Saturday’s game against Purdue, Warren had 59 receptions for 681 yards and four touchdowns. He...
Conor Sen: Trump inherits an economy at a tricky time

Donald Trump will inherit, to all appearances, a solid economy when he assumes the presidency in January. After all, the stock market is at record highs, unemployment is low by historical standards and gross domestic product has been expanding at a healthy pace of around 2.5% so far this year....
Gallery: Photos from Nov. 18, 2024

Embark on a visual journey around the Western Pennsylvania region — and the world — with TribLive’s latest collection of captivating images for Monday, Nov. 18, 2024. From the rustic landscapes of Western Pa. to diverse corners of the globe, experience the shared moments of humanity....
Letter to the editor: Trump won because Biden messed up

Many people are analyzing the election and offering explanations as to why Kamala Harris lost. My 95-year-old neighbor said it very simply: “I voted for Trump because Biden messed everything up.” Susan Stiles North Huntingdon...
Letter to the editor: Country headed in the wrong direction

He started in the outhouse with all the crap he spread about election fraud. He was headed to the Big House after being convicted of 34 felony counts. Now, he is headed to the White House after winning an election that was “finally not rigged.” This country is headed in...
In brief: Plum, Oakmont area news, events for the week of Nov. 18, 2024

Plum pizzeria plans Thanksgiving gathering Lelulo’s Pizzeria in Plum will open its doors on Thanksgiving to anyone in need of friends, family, company and food, owner Patyn McCune said. The “pay what you can” gathering will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 28, at the pizzeria,...
In brief: Bethel Park area events, week of Nov. 18, 2024

Collection for SHIM The Bethel Park Police Department and Bethel Park Volunteer Fire Company are collecting food and supplies for the South Hills Interfaith Movement, which helps local families in need. A donation bin is in the lobby of the police station through Nov. 27. A drive-through donation drop-off will...
In brief: North Hills area happenings, week of Nov. 18, 2024

Hilltop Holiday event Kick off the holiday season with North Hills School District’s annual Hilltop Holiday Town and A Night Around the World from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Nov. 22. Outside on the hilltop campus of North Hills Middle School and North Hills High School, walk through lighted and decorated...
In brief: Sluganski Memorial Scholarship, holiday events and more in South Hills

Foundation reaches goal for Sluganski Memorial Scholarship The Baldwin-Whitehall Education Foundation has reached its $75,000 capital endowment campaign goal for the Officer Sean Sluganski Memorial Scholarship. Uplifting that the BWEF reached the milestone on his actual birthday: Oct. 29. This means the annual scholarship will now be funded in perpetuity...
In brief: Shaler area happenings, week of Nov. 18, 2024

Lite-Up Night in Shaler Shaler will kick off the holiday season with Lite-Up Night, scheduled for 4 to 8 p.m. Nov. 23 at Shaler North Hills Library and Shaler Middle School, Mt. Royal Boulevard. A parade with Santa and Holiday Characters will be followed by the tree lighting at 4:45....
In brief: Bridgeville, Carnegie area news and events, week of Nov. 18, 2024 and beyond

A cappella festival Twelve Chartiers Valley High School chorus students participated in the first PMEA a cappella festival at Peters Township High School on Nov. 2. Students were mentored by Deke Sharon, most known for creating the movie “Pitch Perfect.” Chartiers Valley students at the festival included Lee Baseshore, Chanel...
Letter to the editor: Sore winners should give the other side some grace

My congratulations to the writer of the letter “Shame on those who supported the Harris charade” (Nov. 9, TribLive): The idea of “sore winner” has been taken to a whole new level. The writer seems offended that almost half of his fellow Americans cast their ballots for a candidate he...
In brief: Penn Hills and Verona area happenings, week of Nov. 18, 2024

Draft budget calls for 2-mill tax hike Penn Hills residents could see a 2-mill real estate tax increase under the proposed budget for next year. The tax hike would bring the millage rate from 6.444 mills to 8.444 mills — a 31% increase. The owner of a home assessed at...
Editorial: Another step forward for river recreation?

The idea of removing a section of a concrete river wall in order to improve access to Johnstown’s waterways sounds like it would mesh well with the renewed emphasis on outdoor recreation as an economic driver in this region. The project was in the headlines again this past week when...

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