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Letter to the editor: Sign theft threatens our democracy
Recently I had political yard signs I placed on my property stolen … not just once, but five times within two weeks. My emotions ranged from disgust to anger at the disrespect shown to my private property and the assault on my constitutional right to free speech. I ask if...
The Stroller, Oct. 20, 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. Highlands musical alumni welcome...
Letter to the editor: It’s ‘what’ we’re voting for, not ‘who’
There are three sides to every story: your side, my side and the truth. I’m fed up with all these political advertisements that portray a candidate’s opponent as the spawn of Satan by spinning snippets from previous interviews. Everyone claims they’re going to help the middle class. I’ve heard that...
Music in U.S. presidential campaigns dates all the way back to George WashingtonVideo
Quick! When you hear “Don’t Stop” by Fleetwood Mac, what do you think of? For a large swath of the U.S. population who lived through the 1990s, the answer may very well be Bill Clinton’s 1992 presidential campaign. “I became old enough to vote during the Clinton years, and I...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Oct. 19, 2024
High schools Football Saturday’s results WPIAL Class A Eastern Clairton 84, Riverview 0 Black Hills Bishop Canevin 56, Monessen 20 Saturday’s summaries Bishop Canevin 56, Monessen 20 Monessen 0 8 6 6 —20 Bishop Canevin 7 19 16 14 —56 BC: Lamier Wade fumble recovery (Leo Shorthouse kick) BC: Kole...
High school soccer roundup for Oct. 19, 2024: Greensburg Central Catholic, Chartiers Valley pull off 1st-round upsets
Jackson Vacanti scored from nearly 30 yards out in the first overtime to lead No. 12 Greensburg Central Catholic to a 2-1 victory over No. 5 Aquinas Academy (12-4) in the first round of the WPIAL Class A boys soccer playoffs Saturday. Niko Miller also scored for the Centurions (7-7-1),...
High school football roundup for Oct. 19, 2024: Clairton scores 84; Bishop Canevin wins Class A showdown with Monessen
Clairton continued its historic 2024 season with a 84-0 victory over Riverview in Class A Eastern Conference action Saturday at Thomas Jefferson. Junior quarterback Jeff Thompson threw for four touchdowns and 176 yards for the Bears (9-0, 6-0) and used all of his weaponry as they were gifted several short...
Riverhounds give big boost to playoff hopes with win over Loudoun United
In July, making the playoffs seemed impossible for the Pittsburgh Riverhounds. Now it’s more than probable. Edward Kizza and Bertin Jacquesson had a goal apiece and the Hounds continued their late-season surge with an important 2-0 victory at Loudoun United on Saturday night. Pittsburgh (11-10-12) and Loudoun (11-13-9) came into...
Trump reminisces about Arnold Palmer, boasts steel workers’ praise at Unity Township rally
Former President Donald Trump returned to Westmoreland County on Saturday, meandering through many subjects, including his friendship with local legend Arnold Palmer, lampooning his rival, Vice President Kamala Harris, getting the individual endorsements of some Mon Valley steelworkers and repeating false claims that he won the 2020 election. Trump began...
District college football roundup: Cal (Pa.) knocks off No. 6 Slippery Rock
Davis Black threw for 250 yards and a touchdown and rushed for another score to help Cal (Pa.) to a 28-7 upset of No. 6 Slippery Rock in a battle for first place in the PSAC West Division on Saturday. Black hit Eric Willis III for a 65-yard touchdown that...
Elon Musk to appear in Pittsburgh on Sunday
Elon Musk’s political action committee said that the supporter of former President Trump is coming to Pittsburgh on Sunday to hold a town hall. The announcement on America PAC’s website says Musk’s event will take place at 2 p.m., but it does not give a location. Anyone wishing to attend...
Some Mon Valley steelworkers break with USW and endorse Trump at Unity rally
Some Mon Valley steelworkers personally endorsed former President Donald Trump during his rally Saturday at Arnold Palmer Regional Airport in Unity. Trump called some of them to the stage and took a few minutes in the midst of the rally to chat with them and pose for a group photo....
Counterpoint: A vote for Donald Trump is a vote for free speech
Donald Trump or Kamala Harris? The answer to the question of 2024 couldn’t be more straightforward: Trump. Even without the failures of the Biden-Harris administration, there are plenty of reasons to support a second Trump term. As one of the most successful businessmen in American history, Trump would be a...
Point: For Harris: Harris is the best choice to lead the United States
Voting is already underway in many places nationwide, and Election Day is only weeks away. While many people have decided whether they are voting for one candidate or perhaps just against another, some are still deciding whether they will vote. No matter where you are, I want to share why...
Panther Hollow Bridge in Pittsburgh closed for safety reasons
The city of Pittsburgh announced Saturday that the Panther Hollow Bridge in Oakland has been closed to traffic “amid an abundance of caution.” The closure follows recommendations from PennDOT and an inspection consultant, implemented as a public safety measure until further analysis can be conducted, according to a news release....
Hanson proves they’re more than ‘MMMBop’ at Roxian show
It’s time to get another catchy ’90s classic stuck in your head. Pop rock band Hanson was a trio of precocious brothers when their hit “MMMBop” wormed its way into ears across the world in 1997. That may have been their biggest moment of pop stardom, but Isaac, Taylor and...
Letter to the editor: James Hayes will serve District 12 well
I have met and spoken with James Hayes on multiple occasions, and I am assured he will conduct himself in a manner far better than our current 12th District congresswoman. He is focused on promoting economic development, reducing violent crime and representing the values of our district, specifically Westmoreland County,...
Letter to the editor: Can’t vote for someone who disrespects military
Election season brings back memories that fill me with dread, when strangers knocked on my door. In 1969, my mother and I faced the knock every military family fears — two casualty officers, there to tell us my father had been killed in combat. My dad was drafted and understood...
Letter to the editor: Father Moineau should be returned to his parishes
Let’s set the record straight. In his TV interview Oct. 7, Greensburg Bishop Larry Kulick asked several times, “What about the victim?” The victim he was referring to was not affiliated with Immaculate Conception Church. The situation that the victim experienced was not caused by any actions of Father John...
Editorial: Election integrity and voter intimidation can’t coexist
Election integrity is important. We have to be able to trust that the votes cast in an election represent the will of the people. That means they need to be the votes that belong to a specific area. While some circles of the internet and some political leaders point to...
The Stroller, Oct. 19, 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. Tuition assistance offered for...
Letter to the editor: What is happening to our great nation?
Turn on the television, if you’re still able to stomach it. You’ll see unprecedented natural disasters that possess inexplicable anomalies, political divisiveness being used to agitate civil unrest, dangerous levels of unvetted immigrants being surreptitiously placed throughout the country and an economy based on ever-increasing, unsustainable debt. What is happening...
Election Day dinner, mission sale and more at Sewickley area houses of worship
Antioch Baptist Church 332 Elizabeth St., Sewickley. 412-741-7688. antiochfwbaptist sewickley.org. Morning worship and praise service is at 10:45 a.m. First Sunday Sunday School is at 9:30 a.m. First Friday virtual bible study is at 6:30 p.m. A link is available on the website. Beth Samuel Jewish Center 810 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge....
Letter to the editor: Vote to protect environment
With the recency of Hurricanes Helene and Milton hitting the southeastern United States, including lower portions of Appalachia, we see how their destruction has harmed our communities — and how necessary it is to have representation/policies that care for everyone impacted by climate change. This fall, we can ensure that...
High school football roundup for Oct. 18, 2024: Brady Brinkley leads North Allegheny past Pine-Richland
Brady Brinkley threw for 200 yards and three touchdowns and ran for 93 yards and a 78-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter as Class 6A No. 2 North Allegheny earned a 28-21 victory over Class 5A No. 1 Pine-Richland (7-1) in a nonconference football game Friday night. James Donaldson caught...
