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Trump is counting on Pennsylvania’s rural voters to win. Will it be enough?
EPHRATA, Pa. — Rob Warihay is a busy man. He farms 4,000 acres from Dover, Delaware, to Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, and he owns a construction company based in his home, Lancaster County. As he waited for his daughter to show her dairy beef steer at the Ephrata Fair last week, he...
Pheasant season opens for junior and mentor hunters; 15,000 birds stocked
Junior pheasant season is set to start Saturday for junior hunters and mentored hunters of any age. That opportunity will wrap up Oct. 19 and statewide pheasant season starts Oct. 26. The Pennsylvania Game Commission plans to stock about 15,000 pheasants for the junior season and approximately 237,000 birds through...
Letter to the editor: Two sets of rules
If you don’t think there are two sets of rules, one for us and one for them, then you are living on another planet. Look at Democratic Sen. John Fetterman. Maryland State Police found him to be at fault in a crash, due to excessive speeding, that injured himself, his...
Obama implores Pittsburghers to ‘get off couch’ and vote for Harris at Oakland rallyVideo
Former President Barack Obama pleaded with Pittsburghers to get out and vote for Vice President Kamala Harris during a rally Thursday evening in front of thousands, urging the crowd that this year’s election is too important to sit on the sidelines. During his trip to the Steel City, he spoke...
Letter to the editor: Do women’s lives matter to Republicans?
When I was born many years ago, the doctor came out and told my father there had been “a problem” and he would have to choose between the mother and the baby. I hate to think what would happen nowadays, especially if Republicans succeed in this election. And it’s hard...
Letter to the editor: As treasurer, McClelland will put Pennsylvanians first
As Nov. 5 approaches, we are responsible to vote for the right candidate for the right job for the taxpayers of Pennsylvania. Although I am a conservative registered Republican, I consider myself as an independent thinker. We need a state treasurer who believes in and protects the better interests of...
Editorial: Does Allegheny County need a 46.5% tax increase?
On Tuesday, Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato put her first budget proposal on the table. The spending plan calls for $3.1 billion in expenses for county services. That’s not radically different from her predecessor’s last budget. A year ago, Rich Fitzgerald outlined his plan for $3 billion. Fitzgerald’s grew 3.4%...
The Stroller, Oct. 10, 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. Fall fun day set...
Letter to the editor: Drop box at Westmoreland courthouse should be restored
Recently, I have spoken with registered Republicans. At Derry Railroad Days, a volunteer at the GOP booth asked if “I had a plan to vote.” Last week at the Westmoreland County Election Bureau’s logic and accuracy testing, two GOP committee people talked about increasing mail ballot usage. It’s showing up...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Oct. 9, 2024
High schools Cross country Wednesday’s results WCCA championships Boys 1. Jake McGhee, Penn-Trafford, 16:14.30; 2. Enzo Jiancristoforo, Norwin, 16:16.90; 3. Luke Simpson, Norwin, 16:19.50; 4. Samuel Plazio, Kiski Area, 16:25.80; 5. Thomas Gaydos, Norwin, 16:33.90; 6. Benjamin McBride, Norwin, 16:35.00; 7. Jonathan Stetchock, Hempfield, 16:36.10; 8. Charlie Heese, Latrobe, 16:42.60;...
High school roundup for Oct. 9, 2024: Quaker Valley beats Beaver to move into tie for section top spot
Annabel Miko and Ari Bosh scored to lead Quaker Valley to a 2-1 victory over Beaver in Section 3-2A girls soccer Wednesday. Sydney Chontos scored for the Bobcats. The Quakers (12-2-1, 8-1) handed Beaver (12-1, 8-1) its first loss of the season and moved into a tie atop the section...
Pa. bill would give Uber, other app drivers benefits, but critics say they would lose more
A bill in the state Senate would guarantee app-based service workers a limited set of benefits, but labor advocates say drivers would ultimately lose out amid an ongoing legal battle over how those workers are classified. The bill would require network companies that employ drivers and couriers through phone-based applications...
Pitt women’s volleyball team sweeps No. 15 SMU
The Pitt women’s volleyball team finally dropped a set. That happened Oct. 4, when the top-ranked Panthers, who won their first 12 matches of the year via 3-0 sweeps, lost the opener at Boston College. The unbeaten streak, however, remains intact. The Panthers (15-0, 5-0 ACC) took care of 15th-ranked...
Appreciate The Birdie and his Week 7 picks in Westmoreland County
Last week: 8-3 (72.7%) Season: 64-23 (73.6%) The Birdie sometimes feels underappreciated. When he hears fans “talking smack” or “throwing shade” at him at games, it hurts his feelings. “I heard this little crumb-snatcher, he had to be 7 or 8 say, ‘The Birdie stinks,’” the Birdie said, slowly flicking...
Westmoreland County high school football matchups for 2024 Week 7
Here’s a look at the don’t-miss matchups for Westmoreland County in Week 7 of the 2024 season: Class 6A No. 1 Central Catholic (5-2, 3-0) at Norwin (2-5, 0-3) 7 p.m. Friday, Norwin Knights Stadium, North Huntingdon Last week’s results: Central Catholic 56, Shaler 7; Hempfield 34, Norwin 28 Last...
2024 Western Pa. high school football schedule for Week 7
Thursday WPIAL Nonconference Allderdice at Butler, 7 p.m. Seton LaSalle at Shady Side Academy, 7 p.m. City League Nonconference Perry Traditional Academy at Carrick, 6 p.m. Friday WPIAL Class 6A Central Catholic at Norwin, 7 p.m. Hempfield at Seneca Valley, 7 p.m. North Allegheny at Canon-McMillan, 7 p.m. Class 5A...
The Birdie mulls new ways to predict games before Week 7 in A-K Valley
Last week: 8-2 Overall: 51-19 (72.9%) The Birdie trudged into the office with a concerned look on his face, plopped down at his desk and exhaled deeply. When something’s bothering him, he’s not exactly the type to suffer in silence. “I know I went 8-2 last week. I know my...
Taylor Watterson: Once I related to Vance; now I feel betrayed
When Georgia Rep. Mike Collins posted a Photoshopped image of JD Vance the morning after the vice presidential debate, it felt like the latest attempt to project onto Vance what we want to see, rather than looking at who he really is. I can relate. The first time I heard...
Belle Vernon’s Quinton Martin makes impact in Penn State offense
Some parts of Penn State’s win over UCLA jump off the page immediately. While the score finished 27-11, it wasn’t that close. Drew Allar threw the ball well, and Liam Clifford showed up big with his first career 100-yard game. The defense allowed minus-9 yards in the third quarter, continuing...
Game Commission pitches in $1.3 million for Indiana Township land purchase
The Pennsylvania Game Commission will cover half of the $2.6 million cost to buy 280 acres in Indiana Township as part of an Allegheny Land Trust-led conservation effort. Game commissioners voted unanimously last week to put $1.3 million toward purchasing two parcels near Emmerling Community Park, along with additions to...
Killer of off-duty Oakdale cop fires lawyer, disrupts sentencing
A Pittsburgh man on Wednesday disrupted his sentencing for the 2022 road-rage killing of an off-duty Oakdale police officer by firing his lawyer, arguing with the judge and inconveniencing the victim’s relatives. Kevin McSwiggen, 42, of the city’s Greenfield section, was scheduled to be sentenced by Allegheny County Common Pleas...
Westmoreland happenings: Oktoberfest dinner, collectibles sale, meetings, more
Fundraisers • Community Church of Hecla, 537 Hecla Road, Mt. Pleasant Township, will host a turkey dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. Oct. 12 at the church. Dine in or takeout. Details and takeout orders: 724-516-0494 or 724-466-2855. • First United Church of Christ, Irwin, will have an Oktoberfest dinner...
Jim Lee: Is closing the sale with ‘inflation’ voters enough for Trump?
In Pennsylvania, our most recent poll (conducted between Sept. 22 and 28, with a sample size of 700 likely voters) shows Kamala Harris and Donald Trump tied at 46% to 46% — a statistical tie. The remaining 6% are undecided; 1% would choose another candidate. This poll shows a slight...
Washington County woman sues ex for sending nude images to hundreds of co-workers
Selena Ball and Michael Grisetti had been together for years. They worked for the same company, Crown Castle Inc. at Southpointe in Washington County, shared a home and had two young children. At some point between mid-2021 and April 2022, Grisetti video-recorded Ball getting out of the shower. But she...
Gallery: Photos from Oct. 9, 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. 9, 2024. From the rustic landscapes of Western Pa. to diverse corners of the globe, experience the shared moments of humanity....
