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Letter to the editor: Common sense and global warming
I sometimes wonder where common sense has gone. To wit: The coldest places on earth would have the most frozen water. The Arctic ice cap floats on the Arctic Sea. The continent of Antarctica is covered with ice that, according to NASA, is increasing. So how can any rational person...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Oct. 31, 2024
High schools Field hockey WPIAL playoffs At Washington & Jefferson Saturday’s schedule Championship Class 3A Pine-Richland (19-0) vs. Mt. Lebanon (12-4), 4 p.m. Class 2A Fox Chapel (10-6-1) vs. Peters Township (15-3), noon Class A Shady Side Academy (14-4) vs. Aquinas Academy (8-3-3), 2 p.m. Football WPIAL playoffs Class 6A...
Bentworth switches goalkeepers for shootout, gets past OLSH to repeat as WPIAL champs
After 110 minutes of soccer couldn’t decide a winner in Thursday night’s WPIAL Class A boys soccer championship between No. 1 Bentworth and No. 3 Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, Bentworth coach Nick Malarbi elected to make an interesting decision heading into penalty kicks. Andrew Vipperman had played in...
Slippery Rock rolls past Clarion
Brayden Long threw for 399 yards and four touchdowns to lead Slippery Rock to a 38-22 victory over Clarion in PSAC football Thursday night. Kylon Wilson caught seven passes for 147 yards and two touchdowns and Mike Solomon had four grabs for 85 yards and a score for The Rock...
High school roundup for Oct. 31, 2024: North Catholic girls earn state playoff berth
Simone Sharpless had a hat trick and added an assist to lead sixth-seeded North Catholic to a 5-1 victory over No. 4 South Park (15-6-1) in the WPIAL Class 2A girls soccer third-place match Thursday night. Kathleen Virostek had a goal and an assist and Sara Zagrocki also scored for...
Check out these upcoming programs at the Cooper-Siegel and Sharpsburg libraries
The Cooper-Siegel Community Library and its Sharpsburg branch offer a variety of programming for visitors of all ages. To view a complete list of offerings, visit coopersiegel.librarycalendar.com. Events at both libraries are listed and can be viewed according to age group and location. Registration is required for most programs as...
Dick’s insider trading scheme nets Hampton man a year in federal prison
A Hampton construction company owner who engaged in “frequent and risky” trading in Dick’s Sporting Goods securities, earning more than $800,000, in profits will serve a year in federal prison for insider trading. Frank T. Poerio Jr., 63, pleaded guilty in July to four counts of security fraud. He was...
Pittsburgh Public Theater transports audience into fantastical world of ‘The Hobbit’
For anyone who loves adventure, Pittsburgh Public Theater breathes new life into a classic journey with their production of “The Hobbit,” running at the O’Reilly Theatre in downtown Pittsburgh through Nov. 10. And yeah, this one’s kind of for the nerds. Many know the tale of J.R.R. Tolkien’s “The Hobbit,”...
Feds charge Pa. Air National Guardsman, Jewish woman with spray-painting antisemitic graffiti in Pittsburgh
Federal authorities have arrested a former Pennsylvania Air National Guard member described as a Hamas sympathizer and a Jewish woman from Pittsburgh in connection with vandalizing two Jewish organizations in the city over the summer. Mohamad Hamad, 23, of Moon Township and Talya A. Lubit, 24, of Pittsburgh each face...
Cal Thomas: Mike Johnson as Clark Kent
If Clark Kent had a twin brother, he might resemble Speaker of the House Mike Johnson. That includes Johnson’s mild-mannered nature. Underneath that bland exterior of Johnson’s may not be a Superman, but Johnson on the first anniversary of his speakership is confident that while Republicans may not be able...
The Home Stretch: Here’s the election news for Oct. 31
It may be Halloween, but the scariest thing in many Americans’ minds at the moment is the election. Let’s try to allay some fears with a look at what’s going on in the presidential race today. Where is everyone? The four candidates at the top of the major party tickets...
Gallery: Photos from Oct. 31, 2024
Embark on a visual journey around the Western Pennsylvania region — and the world — with TribLive’s latest collection of captivating images for Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024. From the rustic landscapes of Western Pa. to diverse corners of the globe, experience the shared moments of humanity....
Through the Years: Apollo-Ridge earned 2nd playoff win in ’14
Each week throughout the high school football season, the Valley News Dispatch will take a look at the players, coaches and events that shaped our scholastic history. Jonah Casella ran for four touchdowns, and Tre Tipton and Duane Brown added two more each as Apollo-Ridge won its second WPIAL playoff...
Conor Norris and Edward Timmons: Shapiro’s licensing reforms deserve attention this election season
As we near the finish line for the 2024 election, Pennsylvania seems to be the primary focus of both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. Whomever wins this state seems very likely to also win the election and thus become the next president of the United States....
Robinson, Ruscitto vying for 37th District State Senate seat
The residents of pivotal Pennsylvania State Senate District 37 will cast their votes on Nov. 5, choosing one of two major party candidates to represent their interests in Harrisburg. Republican Devlin Robinson is the incumbent, a first-term state senator elected to the position in 2020. Democrat Nicole Ruscitto is challenging...
Letter to the editor: Harris will protect our health care
The issue that most concerns me this election is health. Health insurance, public health and home health care. I am diabetic, and, when President Trump was in office, I was paying between $115 and $135 for a monthly supply of insulin. Under Vice President Kamala Harris’ administration, and their negotiating...
Gaydos, Haas weigh in on issues affecting the 44th House District
The fight for Pennsylvania’s District 44 State House seat is on, and a winner will be chosen by voters Nov. 5. Republican Rep. Valerie Gaydos — who has served as the district’s House representative in Harrisburg since 2018 — is facing Democratic challenger Hadley Haas in a race Democrats hope to...
Letter to the editor: Will Vance be our president sooner rather than later?
The smokescreen around Donald Trump’s medical records brings up an interesting scenario. It is possible that a lot of this material will finally see the light of day if Trump is elected. I predict it will be leaked, probably by JD Vance or his supporters, at some point after they...
Editorial: Another mismanagement scandal in Pittsburgh is no surprise
It seems like no one knows exactly what is going on in Pittsburgh city government. There was the issue over the summer of purchasing cards being used improperly to pay a vendor formerly on the city payroll. Those credit cards are meant for things such as a subscription or picking...
The Stroller, Oct. 31, 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. Happy Halloween! Many municipalities...
Letter to the editor: Check candidates’ abortion stance
Every single person should be able to make their own decisions about their health and their life. Choosing to have an abortion should be no exception. It is clear by now that most Pennsylvanians agree with this, and that it is one of the top issues of the election season....
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Oct. 30, 2024
High schools Field hockey WPIAL playoffs At Washington & Jefferson Saturday’s schedule Championship Class 3A Pine-Richland (19-0) vs. Mt. Lebanon (12-4), 4 p.m. Class 2A Fox Chapel (10-6-1) vs. Peters Township (15-3), noon Class A Shady Side Academy (14-4) vs. Aquinas Academy (8-3-3), 2 p.m. Football WPIAL playoffs Class 6A...
High school roundup for Oct. 30, 2024: Beaver sweeps into WPIAL girls volleyball finals
Kailyn Connelly had 12 kills and a block and Jaedyn Brown collected nine kills, 10 digs and three aces to lead top-seeded Beaver to a 3-0 victory over No. 4 Hampton (13-6) in the WPIAL Class 3A girls volleyball semifinals Wednesday night. Set scores were 25-20, 25-17 and 25-20. Aubrey...
Letter to the editor: We need Dziados, not Reschenthaler
Incumbent 14th District Congressman Guy Reschenthaler, who is seeking reelection, has shown a talent for trying to block our Pennsylvania votes. He was one of eight in the Pennsylvania congressional delegation who voted to deny certification of the last presidential election, and recently he joined other GOP lawmakers suing the...
Get a little stitious with The Birdie’s playoff picks in A-K Valley football
Last week: 10-1 Season: 81-22 (78.6%) The Pittsburgh Steelers, with their six Lombardi trophies and 676 all-time victories, haven’t won a playoff game since the 2016 season. The Pittsburgh Penguins, with their five Stanley Cup championships and 2,030 all-time victories, haven’t won a playoff series since the 2018 season. There...
