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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...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Oct. 18, 2024
High schools Football Friday’s results WPIAL Class 6A Canon-McMillan 27, Norwin 26 Central Catholic 61, Seneca Valley 7 Mt. Lebanon 42, Hempfield 20 Class 5A Allegheny Six Bethel Park 35, South Fayette 14 Peters Township 49, Baldwin 8 Upper St. Clair 14, Moon 7 Big East Latrobe 28, Gateway 27...
Trib HSSN’s 2024 Week 8 top performers for passing, rushing, receiving
Top performers for Week 8 of high school football in Western Pennsylvania. Passing 314 - Elvis Koutsakis, Gateway (27 of 39) 312 - Cedric Davis, Brentwood (18 of 25) 287 - Bobby Fadden, Mohawk (9 of 14) 261 - Joey Felitsky, North Catholic (22 of 34) 261 - Tanner Pfeuffer,...
Bethel Park tops South Fayette for conference victory
After its first loss of the season in Week 7, Bethel Park needed a leader to take charge and get the Black Hawks back on their winning ways. That leader was Tanner Pfeuffer. The senior quarterback had an epic first half, completing his first 12 passes on way to completing...
Belle Vernon runs away from Ringgold, positions itself for shot at 2nd in Big 6
Belle Vernon entered Friday’s contest at Ringgold looking to stay in contention for a second-place finish in the Big 6 Conference, and it took care of business in a dominant 49-7 showing. The Leopards (4-3, 3-1) now have won three straight games and set up a game next week at...
Elizabeth Forward runs away from Southmoreland, takes over 1st place in Interstate Conference
Fans expecting a shootout between Southmoreland and Elizabeth Forward on Friday were instead treated to a battle between two stout defenses for one half of football. In the second half, it was all Warriors as they came away with a 31-3 win over the Scotties to take hold of first...
SpaceX launches 99th operational mission of the year
SpaceX knocked out its 99th operational flight of the year with a Starlink mission from Cape Canaveral, Fla., on Friday night. A Falcon 9 with 20 Starlink satellites lifted off from Canaveral’s Space Launch Complex 40 at 7:31 p.m. This was the 17th flight of the first-stage booster that made...
Distressed about climate change, ‘supermajority’ of young Americans want bolder action
CHICAGO — A “supermajority” of young Americans across the political spectrum feel distressed about human-made climate change and want bolder action from the government and corporations, a new study has found. Experiencing the worsening effects of a rapidly changing climate throughout their youth and into adulthood, this crisis has become...
Norfolk Southern to repair potholes at Tarentum railroad crossings
Norfolk Southern is closing several of its railroad crossings in Brackenidge and Tarentum at the same time on Monday and closing two others on Tuesday. The simultaneous closing of the crossings during the day has prompted the Highlands School District to have a remote learning day on Monday. The school...
Lawyers argue whether Pittsburgh triple homicide defendant’s intellect should bar death penalty
A judge Friday delayed jury selection in a triple homicide case in Pittsburgh that was supposed to start after the weekend as lawyers continued to fight over whether the defendant ought to face the death penalty. Prosecutors are seeking capital punishment for Ronald Steave, 32, whose alleged victims include a...
Hurricane center says depression could form in Caribbean, tracks 1 other system
ORLANDO, Fla. — The National Hurricane Center continued Friday to keep track of two systems with a chance to form into the season’s next tropical depression or storm, with the most likely in the western Caribbean. As of the NHC’s 2 p.m. tropical outlook, that broad area of low pressure...
Court releases Trump evidence in election interference case, with parts still sealed
WASHINGTON — A federal judge in Washington on Friday made public a mixture of miscellaneous documents filed as evidence by prosecutors in the criminal case against former President Donald Trump over his push to overturn his loss in the 2020 election. Despite the disclosure, hundreds of pages in the new...
Gallery: Photos from Oct. 18, 2024
Embark on a visual journey around the Western Pennsylvania region — and the world — with TribLive’s latest collection of captivating images for Friday, Oct. 18, 2024. From the rustic landscapes of Western Pa. to diverse corners of the globe, experience the shared moments of humanity....
Westmoreland happenings: Trunk-or-treat, chicken and biscuit dinner, meetings, more
Fundraisers • Harrison City Area Woman’s Club will sponsor a craft show from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 26 in Colton Hall, 3100 Block Road, Claridge. There will be a food truck, basket raffle, lottery basket and 50-50. • A chicken and biscuit dinner to benefit Mon Valley Paws...
Letter to the editor: Trump supporters flocking together
As I see Trump signs every place I go in Westmoreland County, sometimes three, four and five in a row, an old adage comes to mind: Birds of a feather flock together. I hope this doesn’t mean that we have lots of lying, cheating, tax-evading, law-breaking, bigoted, vengeful bullies who...
Take the TribLive weekly news quiz: Oct. 18
The following is a regular feature from TribLive: A weekly news quiz:...
Is an end to Pa.’s 163-year ban on fortune telling in the cards? A tarot reader is suing to make it happen
It’s the time of year when our thoughts turn to witches, hauntings, and all manner of supernatural goings-on. But if accepting money to tell fortunes is part of your spooky season plans, tread carefully: It’s illegal in Pennsylvania. According to a state law from 1861, “Any person who shall pretend,...
Letter to the editor: Davon Magwood will be a true leader
I encourage residents of District 55 to vote for Davon Magwood. Years ago, Magwood was one of my students at Schenley High School. He had a passion for government and leadership that has grown from co-creating our school’s Youth and Government Club to his present candidacy. Magwood’s work ethic and...
Letter to the editor: Where’s the outrage over abuse at the border?
It’s been quite a few weeks, and I am still stewing about your editorial about child sexual abuse (“There’s no excuse for not reporting child sexual abuse,” Sept. 1, TribLive). Where is your outrage about the sexual abuse occurring at the southern border? I don’t recall seeing any editorials concerning...
Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Oct. 18-20
It’s been a chilly week, but the temperature will be jumping back up this weekend. Get up, get out, shake off those cold work week blues and see what’s going on around town this weekend. Highmark International StrEAT Festival Hungry? Head to the Highmark International StrEAT Festival to satisfy all...
Letter to the editor: Trump lines his own pockets, not yours
I am just a little curious about something. If the economy is as bad as Donald Trump claims, why does he sell his overpriced official Donald Trump tacky merchandise? If the economy is so bad, does he think Joe Taxpayer (something he avoids) will hand over his rent money while...
Here are 5 things to do in Westmoreland this weekend: Oct. 18-20
This past week has been long and chilly, but this weekend should be sunny and warm. Shake off that workday gloom and have some fun in the community with these events. Sweets on the Streets You sweet tooth is calling you down to this sugarfest in downtown Greensburg this Saturday....
The Stroller, Oct. 18, 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. Plum HS Sports Hall...
Plans for football/soccer field at Springdale High School move forward
The Allegheny Valley School Board is approaching crunch time on deciding where the Springdale Dynamos will play football next season. At Tuesday’s board meeting, the district will consider hiring a design professional to map out the development of a football/soccer facility at the high school and approving a request for...
