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High school roundup for Oct. 28, 2024: Avonworth rallies past Deer Lakes into 2A finals
With a pair of late goals by Rowan Carmichael and stellar goalkeeping by Alex Rowe, the Avonworth boys soccer team is heading to a WPIAL final for the first time since 2018. Carmichael scored twice in the final four minutes and the second-seeded Antelopes earned a 3-1 win over No....
Pitt No. 1 in volleyball poll for 8th week in row; Penn State holds at No. 3 riding 12-match winning streakVideo
For the eighth week in a row, the Pitt volleyball team took the top spot in the American Volleyball Coaches Association poll. The Panthers (19-1, 9-1 ACC) received 51 of the 61 first-place votes. Pitt scored a big win over No. 4 Louisville, 3-2, this past Friday at Petersen Events...
Tyrique Stevenson apologizes to Bears teammates for his viral lapse on Hail Mary: ‘I let the moment get too big’Video
CHICAGO — Less than 24 hours after his viral lapse in focus on the Washington Commanders’ winning Hail Mary, Chicago Bears cornerback Tyrique Stevenson stood up in a full team meeting Monday at Halas Hall and attempted to take accountability. Stevenson knew he let his teammates down when he turned...
Demolition of Plum’s old borough building underway
Demolition of Plum’s former borough building is underway. The work is being done by Massarelli Excavating & Demolition, which at $64,890 had submitted the lowest of six bids. In addition to tearing down the borough’s former offices at 4575 New Texas Road, which the borough moved out of almost two...
Trump rally comment about Puerto Ricans could have impact on the election in Pa.
In a rare act of bipartisan agreement, Republicans and Democrats alike have condemned a joke made by comedian Tony Hinchcliffe during a rally for former President Donald Trump on Sunday. “I don’t know if you guys know this, but there’s literally a floating island of garbage in the middle of...
Lainey Newman: The hidden risks of Trump’s anti-government agenda
There are a lot of reasons to complain about current political, economic and social realities in the U.S. But there are also reasons to protect the systems in place that work, which are many. One of the first things I noticed a couple years ago when I traveled to India,...
Judge sentences Munhall man to 25-50 years in toddler fentanyl death
Help was as close as a phone call, an internet search or just stopping by a police station or hospital. But, the judge told James Kraft, he chose none of those. Instead, Kraft remained trapped in his addiction, living in a Munhall apartment strewn with thousands of empty stamp bags...
The Home Stretch: Here’s the election news for Oct. 28
Both campaigns will be hitting the major swing states in the last eight days before Election Day, and there’s no shortage of news about this race. Here’s your daily update. Where is everyone? Democratic presidential candidate Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Gov. Tim Walz, are making a...
Gallery: Photos from Oct. 28, 2024
Embark on a visual journey around the Western Pennsylvania region — and the world — with TribLive’s latest collection of captivating images for Monday, Oct. 28, 2024. From the rustic landscapes of Western Pa. to diverse corners of the globe, experience the shared moments of humanity....
Mt. Pleasant grad Jonas King ramps up play on defensive line as Mercyhurst football faces Division I schedule for 1st time
There’s a running joke among some of Jonas King’s Mercyhurst football teammates that he is the second-best athlete in his family. King, a senior defensive lineman for the Lakers, is the older brother of Mt. Pleasant senior swimmer Lily King. Lily King is a multiple WPIAL and PIAA gold medalist...
Westmoreland County Senior Spotlight: Penn-Trafford’s Rease Solomon
From dealing with injuries all year to earning a playoff spot, Penn-Trafford’s girls soccer team experienced it all. It led to a 13-4 overall record and a bye in the WPIAL Class 4A tournament. Senior goalkeeper Rease Solomon, who has started since her sophomore year, highlighted the resilience of the...
Plum grad Max Matolcsy works way through ranks at Penn to earn more regular role on defense
Max Matolcsy could have gone to any number of schools to play football. But the allure of an Ivy League education was too good to pass up for the Plum grad. Matolcsy opted for Penn, where he enrolled in the prestigious Wharton School, established in 1881 as the world’s first...
Letter to the editor: Democrats, abortion and blood money
As we get closer to the election, I think it’s interesting how the Democrats and left are painting the abortion issue. You would think the pro-life side were the most evil people in the world. The Dems stand at the podium with their high and mighty attitude about the horrible...
Letter to the editor: Do we really want the bad boy as president?
I was just going to sit back and not pay attention to the frothing of the mouth and political ads, but, oh well. Today’s Republican Party ignores “character,” convinced it has no value. Leadership values are tied to bullying and demeaning opponents and doing whatever Donald Trump wants to win....
In brief: Flag retirement box installed, drug prevention initiative and more in the South Hills
Eagle Scout installs flag retirement box Zachary Horvath of Boy Scout Troop 338 constructed and installed a flag retirement box at Jefferson Memorial Cemetery, Funeral Home, Crematory & Arboretum as part of his Eagle Scout Project. The initiative provides a meaningful way for the community to retire worn or damaged...
In brief: Plum, Oakmont area news, events for the week of Oct. 28, 2024
Thanksgiving food drive in Oakmont The Hummel family will be hosting their annual Thanksgiving food drive at Fox’s Pizza Den in Oakmont starting Nov. 1. The most-needed donations are flour, sugar, canned pumpkin, canned sweet potatoes, boxed stuffing mix, cereal, canned vegetables and fruits, nonperishable canned goods, turkey gravy, canned...
In brief: Bethel Park happenings, week of Oct. 28, 2024
South Arts hosts artist market South Arts Pittsburgh will host a two-day artist market from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 9 and 10 at the Schoolhouse Arts and History Center, 2600 South Park Road, Bethel Park. The market includes local vendors displaying and selling their work on the first...
In brief: Bridgeville, Carnegie area news and events, week of Oct. 28, 2024 and beyond
Chartiers Valley personnel moves Chartiers Valley school directors approved some personnel moves during their meetings Sept. 24 and Oct. 8. Hirings include Emily Barbor, a four-hour general worker at the primary school; Mackenzie Haines, psychologist; Heather Chickis, secretary at the high school; Dexter Lopez, skilled trade electrician; Carolyn McElhany, 4-hour...
Letter to the editor: Socialism real threat to democracy
Sad but true, the Democratic Party of our fathers and grandfathers officially died over 20 years ago. In my opinion, once they realized that they could never win a national election, the members of the Socialist Party of America/USA infiltrated the Democratic Party and now completely control it. In the...
In brief: Penn Hills and Verona area happenings, week of Oct. 28, 2024
Penn Hills EMS paramedic who died on duty honored by state Paramedic Nicholas A. Theofilis was named among the 12 recipients of the inaugural 2024 Keystone First Responder Award on Oct. 21. The inaugural award, announced by Gov. Josh Shapiro, was open to members of law enforcement, fire, corrections and...
Editorial: Time to pass a federal shield law
Forty-nine states have enacted some version of a “shield law,” preventing the government from forcing reporters to reveal their notes or sources. It’s well past time that the folks inside the Beltway followed suit. Shield law protections give life to the First Amendment. If the government can compel reporters, editors...
Letter to the editor: Shame on those who support Trump’s behavior
What can be said of those who claim to love America but then vote for a man who refused to call off his hoodlum supporters on Jan. 6, 2021, when they attacked our nation’s Capitol in an attempt to thwart the transfer of power? What can be said of those...
The Stroller, Oct. 28, 2024: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
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In brief: Herald area events for the week of Oct. 28, 2024
Improvements eyed at Dorseyville fire station Fox Chapel officials are seeking $650,000 in Statewide Local Share Assessment grant funds from the Commonwealth Financing Authority to make improvements to the Dorseyville fire station. Borough Manager Gary Koehler said upgrades will include a new roof, a higher door and an addition to...
Letter to the editor: Harris’ tax plan not based in reality
Regarding presidential campaign statements about taxes, both candidates have offered positions stating a desire to do something for the “middle class.” However, Vice President Kamala Harris’ rhetoric seems to fly in the face of reality. In her interview with MSNBC’s Stephanie Ruhle, Harris said, “We’re going to have to raise...
