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Trib HSSN WPIAL boys, girls soccer rankings for week of Oct. 6 2024
WPIAL soccer rankings (Through Saturday’s games) Boys Class 4A Rank, team, record, previous 1. North Allegheny, 12-2-1, 1 2. Plum, 12-0-3, 2 3. Peters Township, 12-1-1, 3 4. Seneca Valley, 10-4, 5 5. Fox Chapel, 7-3-1, 4 Out: None Class 3A 1. Thomas Jefferson, 9-1-2, 1 2. Moon, 14-0, 2...
Scenes from the Valley: Images captured in the Alle-Kiski Valley from Sept. 25-Oct. 2, 2024
Here is a weekly look at recent images captured throughout the Alle-Kiski Valley. From major news events to routine gatherings, TribLive’s “Scenes from the Valley” photo package brings to life activities and moments happening in your backyard. To have a photo considered as a “Scenes from the Valley” candidate, please...
Letter to the editor: We’d be foolish to elect Harris
An open letter to Kamala Harris: In your public statements since being appointed a candidate for president, you’ve stated your values haven’t changed, and that you would create opportunity for all Americans. Further, you’ve stated you were generally the last person in the room counseling President Biden on decisions that,...
Letter to the editor: Breaking down the Electoral College possibilities
There are 538 votes in the Electoral College for president, with 270 required for winning. In 2020, Joe Biden received 306 votes to Donald Trump’s 232. In 2016, Trump reversed that outcome, receiving 306 votes to Clinton’s 232. In 2008, Obama received 365 votes to McCain’s 175. A political landslide...
Letter to the editor: Trump, you’re fired
During the 2016 campaign, Donald Trump promised to hire the best people. He appointed them from all walks of life in a mission to “drain the swamp.” It is interesting to note that, throughout his presidency, a revolving door of people were hired or appointed and just as quickly were...
Letter to the editor: Competence should trump likability
The presidency should not be a popularity contest but rather a choice of who is more competent of governing. We know the results of four years of Donald Trump and likewise the last few years of Joe Biden/Kamala Harris. Harris supports increasing taxes, controlling prices, subsidizing home purchases and taxing...
Letter to the editor: Harris will help middle class
Last month in Pittsburgh, Vice President Kamala Harris detailed her economic philosophy to help the middle class. Raised by a working mom in a middle-class home, she will build an opportunity economy by: • Giving more than 100 million Americans a tax break with a middle-class tax cut. • Making...
Letter to the editor: Honesty from candidates would be refreshing
I cannot wait until the lies in the commercials and speeches are over … from both sides. Each candidate lies about the opponent they face. Honesty would be so welcome. Hannelore Miller Hempfield...
Fox Chapel area real estate transactions, week of Oct. 6, 2024
Aspinwall Estate of Virginia L Carr sold property at 110 Virginia Ave. to Michael and Gretta Gabrin for $390,500. Blawnox Nancy Speed sold property at 106 Carla Drive to Barry and Diane Greenblatt for $210,000. Andrew William Petre sold property at 201 Summit Drive to Andrew William Petre Consrv for...
North suburban real estate transactions, week of Oct. 6, 2024
Bellevue Claudette Lumel sold property at 432 Hallett Pl to Brendan Lindsay for $315,000. Etna MR Management LLC sold property at 105 Wilson St. to Michael and Julia Ottinger for $73,000. Franklin Park Deerfield Estates FP Development LLC sold property at 1320 Adrian Drive to Maronda Homes LLC for $140,300....
East suburban real estate transactions, week of Oct. 10, 2024
ALLEGHENY COUNTY Forest Hills Blackprint Real Estate LLC sold property at 112 Batavia Road to Niloufar Alenjery and Cory Alexander Cwiak for $415,000. Paul Dafe Ogagan sold property at 515 Halsey Ave. to RAS 95 LLC for $210,000. Joseph Readel sold property at 121 Sumner Ave. to Home Indeed Realty...
Letter to the editor: Inflation and competition
Regarding the article “Inflation explained: Cheaper consumer electronics an outlier among industries” (Sept. 30, TribLive): This really has nothing to do with inflation, which is a purely monetary phenomena. This is about competition, which continues to operate in any environment. No matter what the product or service is, if somebody...
Letter to the editor: The up side of phones in schools
While the editorial “Are cellphone bans the right move for schools?” (Sept. 10, TribLive) does a good job at expressing both sides of the argument, it neglects the potential usefulness of phones for students. Many students use their phones as an educational tool. They take pictures of classwork on whiteboards,...
Editorial: Pass Marc Fogel Act and Senate bill to stop tax penalties on U.S. hostages
Imagine being in prison on the other side of the world for months or years. The charges are politically disingenuous or outright lies. The government is hostile, and you don’t know when you might ever see your family again. Then, finally, your prayers are answered and you get to come...
Letter to the editor: New motto for Steelers — play like a team
When the Pittsburgh Steelers from the ’70s were winning Super Bowls, it was because each team member bought into the fact they would need to change their mindset. They put the team ahead of themselves. They got rid of the “I am going to get mine” attitude and checked their...
Westmoreland happenings: Hobgoblin hike, meetings, senior citizen news, more
Church News • Living Word Congregational Church, 2003 Ridge Road, Penn Township, will have a Second Mile prayer and communion service at 11 a.m. Monday through Saturday at the church. Fundraisers • A takeout spaghetti dinner fundraiser will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Oct. 12 at Gary’s Chuckwagon, 109...
The Stroller, Oct. 6, 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. State button show planned...
Letter to the editor: Mike Johnson and a post-Trump GOP
Many have wondered about the future of the Republican Party should Donald Trump lose a second consecutive presidential election. Some believe his populist and anti-institutional views will continue to dominate the party, while others think there could be a return to the politics of Mitt Romney and other moderates. In...
Enthusiastic supporters greet Trump at Butler County return
Jacki Quinto traveled more than 1,300 miles from Amarillo, Texas, to see former President Donald Trump return to the Butler County site where a bullet grazed his right ear in an attempted assassination in July. “I think it’s very important to be here now,” she said, adding she wasn’t surprised...
Letter to the editor: Keeping working teens safe
With the school year back in full swing, many teenagers are hitting the books during the day and working after school and on weekends. As parents, teachers and community members, we all want to ensure that teens in our communities have safe, healthy jobs that don’t hinder their educational opportunities....
Sewickley area real estate transactions, week of Oct. 6, 2024
Aleppo Estate of Robert Riddle sold property at 280 Ferry Road to Surrinder and Barblinder Singh for $499,999. Patricia Valente sold property at 412 Sewickley Heights Drive to Stephanie Funk for $280,000. Estate of Leslie James Ward sold property at 104 Sewickley Ridge Cir to Shawn and Robyn Johnson for...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Oct. 5, 2024
High schools Cross country Saturday’s results Bald Eagle Invitational At White Oak Park Boys Class 3A 1. Luke Simpson, Norwin, 16:03.33; 2. Thomas Gaydos, Norwin, 16:05.56; 3. Will Tew, Allderdice, 16:17.64; 4. Enzo Jiancristoforo, Norwin, 16:19.98; 5. Benjamin McBride, Norwin, 16:42.48; 6. William Little, Norwin, 16:51.89; 7. Aviv Davidson, Allderdice,...
High school roundup for Oct. 5, 2024: Eric Doerue runs for 3 TDs in South Park win over OLSH
Eric Doerue rushed for 188 yards and three touchdowns to lead No. 3 South Park to a 41-13 victory over Our Lady of the Sacred Heart in Class 2A Allegheny Conference football Saturday. Robert Lenzi added 83 rushing yards and a touchdown for South Park (6-1, 3-0), which gained all...
Bertin Jacquesson nets hat trick to boost Riverhounds’ playoff hopes with win over Miami
Former Pitt standout Bertin Jacquesson recorded the 13th hat trick in team history as the Pittsburgh Riverhounds kept their playoff hopes alive with a 4-0 victory over last-place Miami FC on Saturday night. Jacquesson, playing his fourth game with the Hounds since being acquired on loan from Real Salt Lake...
District college football roundup: Slippery Rock beats IUP on last-minute touchdown pass
Brayden Long hit Mike Solomon with an 11-yard touchdown pass with 12 seconds left to lead No. 9 Slippery Rock to a wild, 33-32 PSAC win over IUP on Saturday afternoon. Karst Hunter connected with Hilton Ridley on a 10-yard touchdown pass with 1:35 to play to give IUP a...
