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Letter to the editor: Don’t base vote on half-truths
Beware of the half-truth. You may have gotten hold of the wrong half. (Author unknown) As we approach one of the most crucial elections of a lifetime, anxieties seem to be kicking into high gear. We have been subjected to various opinions of what Christians are or are not; what...
Department of Justice warns Elon Musk his $1 million voter petition giveaway may be illegal
Federal prosecutors have warned Elon Musk that his $1 million-a-day voter petition sweepstakes may be illegal. The pro-Trump Tesla billionaire may have violated vote-buying laws by writing a seven-figure check every day to a randomly selected voter who agrees to sign a petition created by his political action committee, the...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Oct. 23, 2024
High schools Field hockey WPIAL playoffs Class 3A Semifinals Thursday’s schedule Norwin (4-12) at Pine-Richland (18-0), 7 p.m.; North Allegheny (8-10) at Mt. Lebanon (11-4), 7 p.m. Class 2A Semifinals Wednesday’s results Fox Chapel 2, Penn-Trafford 1 Thursday’s schedule Latrobe (3-10) at Peters Township (14-3), 6 p.m. Championship Saturday, Nov....
Unflappable Burrell sweeps South Allegheny in Class 2A volleyball 1st round
It was a battle of two second-place girls volleyball teams in Class 2A, and the great equalizer was playoff experience. No. 10 Burrell had great poise, played mistake-free and dominated the net, as the Bucs upset host No. 7 South Allegheny on Wednesday in WPIAL first-round play. “When you do...
High school roundup for Oct. 23, 2024: Franklin Regional knocks off No. 2 seed Thomas Jefferson
Jovan Sankoorikal scored the go-ahead goal early in the second half to lead No. 7 Franklin Regional to a 2-1 upset victory over second-seeded Thomas Jefferson in the WPIAL Class 3A boys soccer quarterfinals Wednesday night. Fabrizzio Costa scored a first-half goal, assisted by Sankoorikal, and Joey Bayne also registered...
The Birdie is fit to be tied as he makes his Week 9 picks in the A-K Valley
Last week: 10-1 Season: 71-21 (77.2%) As the WPIAL football season reaches its conclusion, there’s only one thing on The Birdie’s mind: tiebreakers. There’s nothing that makes his beady Birdie eyes light up like arcane discussions of the procedures for breaking ties in the standings. He’s a little concerned about...
2024 Western Pa. high school football schedule for Week 9
Friday WPIAL Class 6A Canon-McMillan at Central Catholic, 7:30 p.m. Norwin at Mt. Lebanon, 7 p.m. Seneca Valley at North Allegheny, 7 p.m. Class 5A Allegheny Six Baldwin at Upper St. Clair, 7 p.m. Bethel Park at Peters Township, 7 p.m. South Fayette at Moon, 7 p.m. Big East Armstrong...
Westmoreland County high school football matchups for 2024 Week 9
Class 6A Norwin (2-7, 0-5) at Mt. Lebanon (2-7, 2-3) 7 p.m. Friday, Mt. Lebanon Stadium, Mt. Lebanon Last week’s results: Canon-McMillan 27, Norwin 26; Mt. Lebanon 42, Hempfield 20 Last year’s meeting: Did not play Norwin has sunk to the bottom of the conference after losing seven straight following...
Pick or treat with The Birdie in Week 9 for Westmoreland County football
Last week: 9-3 (75%) Season: 84-27 (75.7%) Halloween is the Birdie’s favorite time of year, and the candy-hunting pigskin pillock has narrowed his costume choices to five. “I am blessed and humbled to announce my top five get-ups,” Birdie said. “When I decide on a No. 1, please respect my...
As he did in 2020, Trump says he plans to vote early
Donald Trump plans to vote early in this year’s presidential election — something that isn’t new to him, but which goes against the rhetoric he uses at his campaign rallies. Trump, who was president from 2017 to 2020 and is seeking a second term in the Oval Office, has long...
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...
Police: Penn Hills man dead after falling off Route 28 in Etna
A Penn Hills man died Tuesday evening after falling 35 to 50 feet onto an overpass below Route 28, according to Pennsylvania State Police. Police said Brian Sabock, 63, was involved in a minor one-vehicle crash at the Route 28 northbound on-ramp at the Route 8 interchange in Etna. Because...
Bethel Park students named National Merit semifinalists
The National Merit Scholarship Corp., one of the country’s best-known and longest-running scholarship programs, recently announced the names of more than 16,000 semifinalists in the 70th annual program, including Bethel Park’s James Sipe and Lyla Walsh. The students join an elite cohort among their peers throughout the country. As semifinalists,...
Jason Altmire: Will Harris appeal to Pa.’s independent business owners?
In a slew of mid-October campaign speeches in Pennsylvania, Vice President Kamala Harris pitched economic policies that she believes would boost the purchasing power and job opportunities of the working class. These calls follow the campaign pledge she made this summer to revitalize Pennsylvania’s manufacturing sector and reinvigorate its economy....
Pink cocaine, the designer drug tied to Liam Payne’s death, isn’t what it sounds like
Pink cocaine, name-dropped in the Diddy lawsuit and reportedly tied to the death of One Direction alum Liam Payne, is becoming a high-profile designer drug. But the contents of the deadly party cocktail tend to fly under the radar. Payne is believed to have been on pink cocaine and other...
Passenger aboard Royal Caribbean cruise full of Taylor Swift fans falls overboard
The U.S. Coast Guard is assisting in the search of a 66-year-old woman who fell overboard from a Royal Caribbean cruise ship late Tuesday night, officials said. The incident occurred around 9:40 p.m. about 17 miles north of the Bahamas’ capital Nassau, an agency spokesperson told the Daily News. The...
The Home Stretch: Here’s the election news for Oct. 23
As Nov. 5 draws closer, political campaigns are making the most of every opportunity to sway the elusive undecided voter. Here’s how the sprint to Election Day is going. Where is everyone? Democratic presidential candidate Vice President Kamala Harris is in Pennsylvania today, where she will participate in a CNN...
Peter Morici: 3 lessons of covid shockflation
Federal Reserve policymakers shouldn’t lower their guard. Inflation isn’t dead. September’s consumer price index was up just 2.4% over 12 months prior, but core inflation, which takes out volatile food and energy prices, hung stubbornly at 3.3%. Rents for apartments and homes increased 4.9%, while prices for other services, excluding...
Westmoreland happenings: Scarecrow contest, pancake breakfast, pet costume contest, more
Fundraisers • Bullskin Township Senior Center will host a fall craft and vendor fair and flea market from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 26 at the center, 52 Medsger Road. The kitchen will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Details: Lisa, 724-887-0655 or btwpsc@yahoo.com. • Mon Valley...
Gallery: Photos from Oct. 23, 2024
Embark on a visual journey around the Western Pennsylvania region — and the world — with TribLive’s latest collection of captivating images for Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024. From the rustic landscapes of Western Pa. to diverse corners of the globe, experience the shared moments of humanity....
Letter to the editor: UPMC needs to prioritize Western Psych, especially treatment for kids
Adolescent psychiatric care is my passion. In my career as a psychiatric nurse, I’ve seen young patients’ lives transformed when nurses have adequate resources to provide care. With the right treatment, kids grow up to find careers, lasting relationships, stability and purpose. But the amount of patients I have to...
Letter to the editor: Vote for democracy, freedom, fairness
We overcame slavery as the country slowly took action against what humanity knew to be wrong. We watched from across the Atlantic as the German people fell to fascism. We eventually joined the forces of good in the battle against evil tyranny and the persecution of those who believed differently....
Morning fire destroys home in East Huntingdon; hydrant in Mt. Pleasant Village complex had no water pressure
Ben Ion, who lives on Holiday Court in East Huntingdon, was about to have breakfast Wednesday morning when he noticed a glow coming from a home across the street. He raced to the home, banged on a window and made sure the two people living there escaped the flames that...
Calls mount for district judge’s ouster over bail issues after Montour Trail fatal stabbing
Several local Republican politicians are demanding the removal of a controversial jurist after a criminal defendant freed last year by District Judge Xander Orenstein was arrested Monday in a fatal stabbing. Authorities say Anthony Quesen killed Benjamin Brallier, 44, a civilian employee of the Pennsylvania State Police who was jogging...
Letter to the editor: Abortion is not a right
Abortion is a top election issue. Reproductive rights are not being challenged. Women have the right to access reproductive information, have sex/not have sex (except in the horrendous case of rape), use/not use birth control or fertility treatments, choose their childbirth experience and choose/not choose sterilization. Some people consider abortion...
