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Letter to the editor: Socialism is here now
Creating a social state requires levels of control not immediately realized by many. See if they’re not here! • Health care — when you control health care, as we are doing, you control the people. • Poverty — With the evaporation of the middle class, more people are becoming poor....
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Oct. 4, 2024
High school Football Friday’s results WPIAL Class 6A Hempfield 34, Norwin 28 Seneca Valley 31, Canon-McMillan 30 North Allegheny 28, Mt. Lebanon 21 Class 5A Allegheny Six Bethel Park 56, Baldwin 6 Peters Township 23, Moon 14 Upper St. Clair 17, South Fayette 7 Big East Kiski Area 36, Latrobe...
High school football roundup for Oct. 4, 2024: No. 1 Pine-Richland edges Penn Hills
Aaron Strader threw for 166 yards and two touchdowns and ran for a fourth-quarter TD as top-ranked Pine-Richland scored a 31-21 victory over Penn Hills (3-4, 2-1) in a Class 5A Northeast Conference football game Friday night. Devin Harris threw for 132 yards and ran for two touchdowns for Penn...
Trib HSSN’s 2024 Week 6 top performers for passing, rushing, receiving
Top performers for Week 6 of high school football in Western Pennsylvania. Passing 355 - Joey Felitsky, North Catholic (37 of 53) 291 - Chaz Jakson, Perry (9 of 16) 282 - Connor Kmetz, Riverview (11 of 24) 273 - Ryan Cortes, South Allegheny (16 of 24) 249 - Cedric...
Ligonier Valley ground game takes it to Charleroi
It was a night of homecoming festivities for Charleroi, but the Cougars were unable to deliver a storybook ending as they fell to Ligonier Valley, 20-14, in nonconference play as both teams were looking to get back on track. It was the Rams who capitalized late, thanks to a dominant...
Belle Vernon finally gets big plays from offense, routs Chartiers Valley
Belle Vernon Area coach Matt Humbert acknowledged that, through the opening four games, one of the things missing from the offense was the big plays. That was remedied Friday night. The Leopards hit multiple big plays against Chartiers Valley, putting up 33 first-quarter points despite having the ball for less...
Report: Former Jeannette standout Terrelle Pryor suing Big Ten, Ohio State, others over NIL use
Former Jeannette standout Terrelle Pryor is suing the NCAA, Big Ten, Ohio State and Learfield Communications seeking restitution for the use of his name, image and likeness, according to multiple media reports citing a legal filing. Pryor, who also is suing on behalf of others similarly affected, asserts that the...
Government moves to dismiss lawsuit over Marc Fogel’s detention in Russia
The U.S. Department of State on Friday filed a motion seeking to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the mother of an Oakmont teacher detained in Russia. Malphine Fogel of Butler sued the department and Secretary of State Antony Blinken in June, alleging that the American government is treating her son...
Letter to the editor: Do we want socialism?
Supporters of President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris might be spinning their wheels when they spend so much time criticizing their opponent. Basically, the heart of the debate boils down to one question we need to ask ourselves — do we want to continue our uniquely successful form...
Note on election-related letters
The Tribune-Review will accept submissions of election-related letters until Oct. 21....
Zach Chow: Building the manufacturing workforce of tomorrow
In honor of Manufacturing Day, Oct. 4, thousands of manufacturers across the country are hosting events in early October to teach students and educators about the realities of working in modern manufacturing, from how plants operate to high-tech career paths. Organized by the Manufacturing Institute, the initiative aims to attract...
Fellowship: High Holiday services, sensory-friendly Mass and more at Sewickley area houses of worship
Antioch Baptist Church 332 Elizabeth St., Sewickley. 412-741-7688. antiochfwbaptistsewickley.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. Join us on Sunday, Oct. 6 as we...
Gallery: Photos from Oct. 4, 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. 4, 2024. From the rustic landscapes of Western Pa. to diverse corners of the globe, experience the shared moments of humanity....
Letter to the editor: Ask Vance where Lucky is
Regarding “Lucky” the missing kidnapped dog: Has anyone asked JD Vance? He claims to know what happens to missing pets. Gerald Schiller Penn Hills...
Letter to the editor: A history of ‘election integrity’
Regarding the editorial “Election officials focused on system integrity” (Sept. 18, TribLive): Perhaps Philadelphia City Commissioner Seth Bluestein can explain what happened in the election of 2000. That year the ultra-conservative Rick Santorum won his Senate seat. On the same day, Al Gore “won” Pennsylvania from George W. Bush. How,...
Take the TribLive weekly news quiz: Oct. 4
The following is a regular feature from TribLive: A weekly news quiz:...
Letter to the editor: America is not so great right now
A recent letter-writer declared “America is already great” (Sept. 24, TribLive) and gave the credit to the current Democratic regime. While I respect everyone’s right to an opinion, I would disagree that America is currently as great as it once was. I would offer the following to her: Take a...
Halloween happenings in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Trick-or-treat Residents participating in trick-or-treat should turn on their porch lights. To have information included in the Stroller’s big Halloween listings online at TribLive.com and the Valley News Dispatch, email information to cpinto-smith@triblive.com. Apollo: Trick-or-treat, 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 26. A parade will be from 6 to 8 p.m....
Oklahoma State looks to end 2-game losing skid when West Virginia visitsVideo
West Virginia (2-2, 1-0 Big 12) at Oklahoma State (3-2, 0-2) Saturday, 4 p.m. (ESPN2) BetMGM College Football Odds: Oklahoma State by 4 1/2. Series record: Oklahoma State leads 10-5. WHAT’S AT STAKE? Oklahoma State was picked to finish third in the Big 12 preseason poll and was expected to...
Letter to the editor: School vouchers exacerbate problems
We are fortunate in that we can look to other states for the results of their school voucher system. Take Ohio; it had the fifth highest rated system of public education in the nation. After they went to profit charter schools and vouchers, they dropped in standing to the mid...
The Stroller, Oct. 4, 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. Leechburg fundraiser to aid...
Laurels & lances: Pirates & pizza
Laurel: To an upside. It gets hard after so many truly dismal seasons to find a silver lining in the black-and-gold storm cloud that is the perennially underperforming Pittsburgh Pirates. It can be even harder when we started the 2024 season with uncharacteristic hope over rookie Paul Skenes and holding...
Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Oct. 4-6
It may be October, but not every activity has to be about the fall season. Between football games, pumpkin carving and Halloween costume selection, maybe you need a break! Here are a few things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend. Dormont Street and Music Festival Take a stroll through Dormont...
Letter to the editor: Harris will protect women’s rights
The story “’She should be alive’ — Harris spotlights woman’s death to blast abortion bans” (Sept. 20, TribLive) is a wakeup call for Pennsylvania voters. It describes how two women died when they did not get proper medical treatment after developing complications from taking abortion pills. Why? Because Georgia’s six-week...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Oct. 3, 2024
High schools Field hockey Thursday’s result Class 3A Pine-Richland 8, Hempfield 0 Football Friday’s schedule WPIAL Class 6A Canon-McMillan at Seneca Valley, 7 p.m. North Allegheny at Mt. Lebanon, 7 p.m. Norwin at Hempfield, 7 p.m. Class 5A Allegheny Six Bethel Park at Baldwin, 7 p.m. Peters Township at Moon,...
