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Through the Years: 50 years ago, Freeport spoiled a Deer Lakes housewarming party
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 legacy. After five seasons at West Deer’s Braves Stadium, Deer Lakes opened Lancers Stadium only to sustain a 30-7 loss against Freeport on Sept....
Letter to the editor: Trump assassination attempt an inside job? Doubtful.
I just read the latest rabbit hole where the ex-president is saying the shooting attempt on him was an inside job. Really? I didn’t think there were that many angry Republicans. In my opinion, it would be better to let him keep his loser status in November. Diane Kotvas West...
Letter to the editor: Trump is a threat
I am 85 years old and on Social Security. I live at home with my son and family. I have voted in every election and this year, I am supporting Kamala Harris and Tim Walz for many reasons, but in particular, for what I see as Donald Trump’s disregard for...
Letter to the editor: A vote for Harris is a vote for destruction
OK, I get it. You hate Donald Trump. You are a “Never Trumper.” You would not vote for him if he were the only person running. Let’s look at the flip side. Kamala Harris and Tim Walz to me are hard- line leftists … socialists. I don’t think Harris has...
Editorial: Trust the math with election integrity
Math is universal. One and one is two, two and two makes four, four and four becomes eight and on and on and on. It doesn’t matter where it happens. It doesn’t matter if you are counting pencils or puppies or people. The math is the math. That is what...
Letter to the editor: Pa. Department of Human Services protects children best
Some politicians may be right about eliminating the Department of Education (DOE), but not for all the right reasons. I think this department should be eliminated in the federal and maybe all state governments or integrated with more effective departments of human services, like the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services...
The Stroller, Sept. 5, 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 festival on tap...
Letter to the editor: Read beyond the headlines on Harris’ plans
“Pirates win game — could lead to World Series” Thankfully, the gaslighters who have replaced news journalists aren’t writing sports headlines — otherwise, that’s exactly what we might read. An Aug. 17 Associated Press article in the Trib reported: “Harris lays out economic game plan: Proposals could cut food, housing...
Pirates farm report for Sept. 4, 2024: Joshua Palacios belts 4 doubles in Indianapolis win
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 67-64) won 9-6 over Toledo (Tigers). RF Matt Gorski (.262) was 3 for 5 with a solo home run, his 21st, and a pair of singles. 2B Nick Yorke (.332) was 3 for 6 with three doubles and scored two runs. DH Joshua Palacios (.248) was 4 for...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Sept. 4, 2024
High schools Football Thursday’s schedule City League Allderdice at Perry, 7 p.m. Friday’s schedule WPIAL Nonconference Aliquippa at Avonworth, 7 p.m. Ambridge at Hopewell, 7 p.m. Baldwin at West Mifflin, 7 p.m. Beaver at Imani Christian, 7 p.m. Bentworth at Charleroi, 7 p.m. Bethel Park at Armstrong, 7 p.m. Burgettstown...
High school roundup for Sept. 4, 2024: Moon holds off Bethel Park rally
Lilly Snyder, Lauren Muhana and Julia Shaver scored to lead Moon to a 3-2 victory over Bethel Park in Section 2-3A girls soccer Wednesday night. Kendall Dydek, Ally D’Alesio and Emma Marquis added assists for the Tigers (3-0, 3-0). Callee Dalbon and Keira Mehalko scored as Bethel Park (2-2-1, 1-2)...
Dopey Birdie tries to bounce back from disastrous week of A-K Valley football picks
Last week: 3-7 Season: 10-9 (52.6%) When The Birdie walked into the office Tuesday morning, he carried a crisp piece of paper in his hand — not the wrinkled-up Sheetz foil wrapper he usually takes notes on. He walked solemnly to the boss’s office and placed the paper on the...
2024 Western Pa. high school football schedule for Week 2
Thursday City League Allderdice at Perry, 7 p.m. Friday WPIAL Nonconference Aliquippa at Avonworth, 7 p.m. Ambridge at Hopewell, 7 p.m. Baldwin at West Mifflin, 7 p.m. Beaver at Imani Christian, 7 p.m. Bentworth at Charleroi, 7 p.m. Bethel Park at Armstrong, 7 p.m. Burgettstown at Jefferson-Morgan, 7 p.m. Burrell...
Westmoreland County high school football matchups for 2024 Week 2
Here’s a look at the don’t-miss matchups for Westmoreland County in Week 2 of the 2024 season: Nonconference Burrell (0-2) at Mt. Pleasant (1-1) 7 p.m. Friday, Mt. Pleasant Area Stadium, Mt. Pleasant Last week’s results: Shady Side Academy 42, Burrell 7; Mt. Pleasant 36, Greensburg C.C. 35 (2OT) Last...
The Birdie urges Westmoreland County contenders to not slack off
Last week: 10-1 (90.9%) Season: 18-4 (81.8%) There was a time when teams could slack off. “Not quite like the Pittsburgh Pirates do,” Birdie said. “I don’t mean letting position players lob grapefruits to professional hitters or moving liable fielders to better positions after it’s too late.” No, Westmoreland County’s...
‘Aren’t little kids anymore’: Aquinas Academy in Hampton fosters middle schoolers’ development
Many people remember their years in junior high or middle school as some of the most challenging of their childhood. The middle school of Aquinas Academy of Pittsburgh in Hampton is changing that expectation for today’s students by providing an academic program with the mission of forming students in faith...
Fox Chapel Area High School homecoming court announced
Fox Chapel Area School District officials have announced their high school homecoming court. The members are seniors Isabella Cheatham, Maurena Cilenti, Christian Dantey, Emma Donovan, Chase Hendren, Nick Ingramm, Caden Kaiser and Ava Persichetti. The homecoming football game is scheduled for 7 p.m. Sept. 13 at the high school stadium,...
GOP appeals date ruling on mail-in ballots to Pa. Supreme Court
The Republican National Committee and Republican Party of Pennsylvania are appealing a Commonwealth Court ruling that mail-in ballots with incorrect or missing dates on their outer envelopes should be counted. The appeal to the state Supreme Court was expected. It is being fast-tracked, like all elections cases this year. Whatever...
Tim Walz stops at Moon dessert shop, Fayette County farm during Western Pa. campaign swing
Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz returned to the Pittsburgh region Wednesday as part of a campaign swing across Pennsylvania, ordering a milkshake in Moon and feeding calves on a Fayette County farm. A plane carrying Walz, the governor of Minnesota and running mate of Vice President Kamala Harris, touched...
Biden to block U.S. Steel sale to Nippon, newspaper reports
President Joe Biden will formally block Nippon Steel’s proposed $14.9 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel, the Washington Post reported Wednesday. The newspaper quoted anonymous sources for the article. The proposed acquisition has been under investigation by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), a U.S. body. Nippon...
Pa. GOP narrows gap in registered voters with election 2 months out
HARRISBURG — The 2024 presidential election is two months away and, in Pennsylvania, Republicans continue to shrink the margin by which Democrats lead in registered voters. Democrats had 350,341 more registered voters compared to Republicans as of Monday, according to this week’s data update from the Department of State. That...
Trump presses effort to delay N.Y. sentencing with federal appeal
NEW YORK— Donald Trump appealed a ruling that prevents him from moving his New York hush money case to federal court, pressing ahead with a bid to delay his Sept. 18 sentencing until well after the November presidential election. The former president late Tuesday filed a notice of appeal after...
Trump heads to Pennsylvania as polls show toss-up with Harris
Former President Donald Trump headed to Harrisburg on Wednesday for a town hall forum as new polls show a toss-up race with Vice President Kamala Harris in the crucial Keystone State. Trump will interact with voters at the Fox News event hours after a new poll of battleground states showed...
Westmoreland happenings: art exhibits, bus trip, meetings, more
Arts • Greensburg Hempfield Area Library will exhibit the works of local artist and interior designer Doris Wood through Sept. 6 to Oct. 11 at the library, 237 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Greensburg. A free opening reception will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Sept. 20. Details: ghal.org. • The Greensburg...
Yough-N-Roll bicycle ride returns for 30th annual GAP fundraiser
The 30th annual Yough-N-Roll bicycle ride is set to hit the Great Allegheny Passage Sept. 14. The ride will be followed by a free Party on the Trail at the Boston access 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Both events are fundraisers for the Mon/Yough Trail Council. Volunteers maintain 15 miles of trail...
