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Elizabeth Forward ekes out last-second win vs. North Catholic
After a shootout in the first half between No. 3 Elizabeth Forward and No. 11 North Catholic, why not have the game come down to the final seconds? Luckily for the Warriors, they had the ball last and it was sophomore Luke Holdren playing the hero as his 25-yard field...
Trib HSSN’s 2024 Week 11 top performers for passing, rushing, receiving
Top performers for Week 11 of high school football in Western Pennsylvania. Passing 303 - Joey Felitsky, North Catholic (19 of 29) 284 - Marques Council, Aliquippa (16 of 34) 251 - Kole Olszewski, Bishop Canevin (12 of 23) 209 - Ryan Cortes, South Allegheny (16 of 30) 196 -...
Upper St. Clair shuts down Penn Hills to power into Class 5A semifinals
Upper St. Clair’s defense smothered Penn Hills on Friday night, earning a 24-3 victory in the WPIAL Class 5A quarterfinals. “Our defense really made a number of big plays tonight,” Panthers coach Mike Junko said. “They were the reason we got this win. They put a lot of pressure on...
High school football roundup for Nov. 8, 2024: Ellwood City scores 1st trip to semifinals since 1987
Ellwood City advanced to the WPIAL football semifinals for the first time since 1987 after defeating sixth-seeded South Allegheny, 13-12, in the Class 2A quarterfinals Friday night. Elijah Palmer-McCane caught a 34-yard touchdown pass from Chris Smiley with 7 minutes, 43 seconds remaining, and the Wolverines made the one-point lead...
Gary Franks: Hispanic Americans and Black men got the message, contributing to Trump’s victory
News flash! Politicians: If you work hard and treat all people as prospective supporters regardless of their color or community of origin, you may be surprised. Congratulations President-elect Donald Trump. Winning the popular vote and sweeping the battleground states in a landslide victory was a monumental achievement. For decades I...
Alle-Kiski Valley PIAA soccer preview capsules for Nov. 9, 2024
PIAA soccer playoffs Boys Class 4A Quarterfinals Warwick (18-3) vs. Fox Chapel (13-4-2) 1 p.m. Saturday, Trojan Stadium, Chambersburg District seeds: Warwick 3-2; Fox Chapel 7-1 Winner plays: Winner of 7-2 Plum (17-1-3)/3-1 Cumberland Valley (19-1-1) on Tuesday in semifinals (time, site TBD) First round: Warwick 3, Conestoga 2; Fox...
Students at East Union Intermediate Center in West Deer honor veterans with a day of service
Military veterans and student at East Union Intermediate Center gathered items Friday to pack into gift bags that will be delivered to a veterans home in Butler. The event was part of a day of service to thank local veterans held in the Deer Lakes School District. There were 14...
Authorities padlock Oakland’s Panther Pit after DA calls it nuisance bar
The Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office on Friday padlocked the Panther Pit Bar and Grill in Oakland after the District Attorney’s Office alleged that it is a nuisance bar operating without a liquor license. Located on Meyran Avenue, the Panther Pit was raided in September by Pennsylvania State Police Liquor Control...
Gallery: Photos from Nov. 8, 2024
Embark on a visual journey around the Western Pennsylvania region — and the world — with TribLive’s latest collection of captivating images for Friday, Nov. 8, 2024. From the rustic landscapes of Western Pa. to diverse corners of the globe, experience the shared moments of humanity....
Cello Fury to perform for Sewickley Music Club
The Sewickley Music Club, celebrating its 104th season, is excited for the return of the ever popular Cello Fury to perform Resonant Rhythms: Bridging Classical Elegance with Rock Energy. Cello Fury is a chamber music rock group, established in October 2009 in Pittsburgh. The group consists of cello players Nicole...
Hempfield semiconductor plant tabbed for possible $3 million federal investment
A Hempfield manufacturer of semiconductor chips for military and commercial aircraft, solar power projects and windmills is in line to receive $3 million in federal funding. A company official said Friday the money will be used to almost double its capacity and add jobs. “This (funding) helps to ensure the...
Westmoreland happenings: Craft show, UPG fall play, more
Art • The Loyalhannon Spinners Guild will host a free display of some of their finished works and the raw fleece and tools used to get wool ready for spinning through Nov. 14 during regular operating hours at the Greensburg Hempfield Area Library, 237 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Greensburg. Membership in...
Take the TribLive weekly news quiz: Nov. 8
The following is a regular feature from TribLive: A weekly news quiz:...
Letter to the editor: Free speech denial in Norwin
This letter depicts my deep concern regarding the continued denial of free speech by the Norwin School District. The recent unilateral decision by the administration, sustained by the “no” vote of school board President Matt Thomas, has once again denied our students the opportunity to hear a nationally popular presentation...
Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Nov. 8-10
Enjoy being in the thick of the Halloween-Thanksgiving-Christmas pipeline this weekend! Whether you’re getting ready to Jingle Bell Rock — or still trying to avoid carols and ornaments for just a little while longer — here are a few things to do around town this weekend. Holiday Market and Tree...
2024 Veterans Day events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Celebrate Veterans Day Monday is Veterans Day. Each and every one of us knows someone who served or is serving in our armed forces. According to Military.com, there are several ways to recognize those who gave of themselves to keep us safe and able to live our lives the way...
The Stroller, Nov. 8, 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. Relaxing afternoon planned for...
Laurels & lances: Politics & taking chances
Laurel: To getting through it. The election is over, and Pennsylvania made it through. After months of candidates and journalists all but parachuting into the area to lobby for votes or cover the campaigning, it’s done. With the exception of a few races coming down to the wire with counting...
Letter to the editor: Mt. Pleasant’s reputation ruined
I was born in Mt. Pleasant. My great-grandfather established Mt. Pleasant Foundry. My grandfather and uncles served as volunteers in the fire department. I still have family living in the area, and I have maintained friendships established though my church, neighborhood and school. I have waited to write a letter...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Nov. 7, 2024
Field hockey PIAA tournament Class 3A Quarterfinals Saturday’s schedule Villa Maria Academy vs. Manheim Township (17-3) at Exeter Township, 11 a.m.; Methacton (17-4-2) vs. Emmaus (24-1) at Quakertown, 1 p.m.; Central Bucks West (21-4) vs. Easton (19-5-1) at Quakertown, 11 a.m.; Conestoga (19-3) vs. Mechanicsburg (17-5-1) at Exeter Township, 5...
Nearly 237K people moved to Pennsylvania in 2023. Which states are they coming from?
Pennsylvania is home to nearly 13 million people, but its population is still on the rise thanks to migrants from other states, new U.S. Census data shows. Overall, Pennsylvania gained an estimated 237,526 people from other states in 2023, year-over-year, according to recently published Census data. But where are the...
Benedictine nuns’ St. Emma Monastery open Christmas Shoppe
St. Emma Monastery Christmas Shoppe began Thursday at the retreat center, 1001 Harvey Ave. in Hempfield. Run by the Benedictine nuns who reside there, the three-day fundraiser features thousands of items: collectibles, housewares, home decor items, paintings, handmade crocheted and knitted pieces, glassware, jewelry, handmade candles and more. Money raised...
Elaine Effort, former KQV news reporter, dies
Elaine Effort, an award-winning pioneer of Pittsburgh journalism and a longtime broadcaster on news station KQV Radio, unexpectedly died Wednesday, according to the Pittsburgh Black Media Federation, of which she was a founding member. “Mrs. Effort was always willing to listen to new ideas and roll up her sleeve to...
Pa. disciplinary court bars ex-district judge from taking bench ever again
A former Allegheny County district judge who resigned earlier this year will never again serve on the bench, the state Court of Judicial Discipline said on Thursday. Anthony Saveikis, 57, of Coraopolis, stepped down from his position in January but had been on leave for more than a year before...
Bird’s eye view: Construction underway at $15M Hempfield Municipal Complex
Construction is continuing at the future site of the Hempfield Municipal Complex on Weatherwood Lane. The first phase of the $15 million development includes infrastructure, such as stormwater management and utilities, as well as the creation of pads for planned buildings and a 14-acre park, said township manager Aaron Siko....
