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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
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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...
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
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