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Letter to the editor: Support for evil results in death and suffering
The Associated Press article “Hezbollah confirms its leader Hassan Nasrallah was killed in an Israeli airstrike” (Sept. 28, TribLive) included two sets of direct quotes from citizens in Lebanon that explain the essence of the desperate war Israel faces against enemies in Lebanon, Gaza and the West Bank from the...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Oct. 1, 2024
High schools Cross country Tuesday’s results Boys Division I Section 1 Latrobe 18, Indiana 38 Latrobe 24, Penn-Trafford 31 Penn-Trafford 21, Indiana 35 Hempfield 15, Derry 50 Hempfield 15, Ligonier Valley 50 Section 5 Montour 24, Blackhawk 34 West Allegheny 28, Blackhawk 29 Beaver 15, New Castle 49 Beaver 23,...
High school roundup for Oct. 1, 2024: Sewickley Academy wins on PK in OT
Finn Wentz scored the winning goal on a penalty kick in overtime to lead Sewickley Academy (6-6-1, 3-3-1) to a 1-0 victory over Freedom (5-5-1, 4-2-1) in Section 1-A boys soccer Tuesday night. Avonworth 5, Keystone Oaks 0 – Cody Cwynar had two goals and an assist, Abdul Wahab Shuiab,...
Frank Fritz, longtime co-host of ‘American Pickers’ and a ‘bearded charmer,’ dies at 60
Frank Fritz, the antiques enthusiast and reality TV personality who co-hosted “American Pickers,” has died. Fritz died Monday, the History Channel and “American Pickers” producer Cineflix Productions confirmed in a joint statement to The Times. Additional information, including a cause of death, was not revealed. Fritz was 60. “We will...
Feds back UPMC workers in lawsuit alleging health care monopoly
The U.S. Department of Justice has sided with UPMC workers in an ongoing lawsuit alleging the $28 billion hospital system violated employees’ rights and holds a monopoly on health care where it operates. The department’s antitrust division on Monday filed a statement of interest in the case in federal court...
Ex-Mylan executive gets prison time in $8M insider trading scheme
A former Mylan executive who pleaded guilty to insider trading in the pharmaceutical company’s stock will serve two years in federal prison. Dayakar Mallu, 54, of Orlando, Fla., is expected to report to a federal correctional facility to begin his sentence by Nov. 19 for his role in what the...
Trump’s crypto venture begins sign-ups as business’s purpose remains unclear
Donald Trump’s World Liberty Financial decentralized finance project has started to sign up users even though it remains unclear what services the crypto platform will offer. The project backed by the former president is now accepting accredited U.S. investors and non-U.S. persons, according to posts Monday on the social networks...
Former fraternity leaders sentenced in Penn State hazing death of Tim Piazza
BELLEFONTE — Two former leaders of a Penn State fraternity were sentenced Tuesday to spend two to four months in Centre County Prison for their roles in leading 2017 hazing rituals that resulted in the death of pledge Timothy Piazza. After a seven-year legal odyssey, Brendan Young, 28, and Daniel...
CNN puts paywall on its website as TV revenues decline
CNN has long had one of the most visited news websites in the world. Starting Tuesday, users are going to have to pay for it. The Warner Bros. Discovery-owned news operation is putting a paywall on CNN.com, requiring U.S. users to pay $3.99 for access or a discounted rate of...
Corinne Mammarella: Victims of campus assault deserve better
Each school year, universities reintroduce themselves to their students, flooding them with exciting opportunities, programs and events. The fall semester, however, yields a community of students who have been forced into disillusion. The Red Zone marks the period of time between the first day of classes and Thanksgiving break, when...
Gallery: Photos from Oct. 1, 2024
Embark on a visual journey around the Western Pennsylvania region — and the world — with TribLive’s latest collection of captivating images for Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. From the rustic landscapes of Western Pa. to diverse corners of the globe, experience the shared moments of humanity....
‘Cueto!’: Looking back at Pirates’ 2013 NL Wild Card victory
Clint Hurdle called it one of the best days of his life. Many of the thousands of Pirates fans who filled PNC Park 11 years ago have a similar feeling as the then-Bucs manager. Tuesday is the anniversary of the 2013 National League Wild Card game between the Pirates and...
Brian Clancy: Taylor Swift encouraged us to do election research. But how?
I’m an independent who has voted for Democrats and Republicans over the years, and what I appreciated most about Taylor Swift’s presidential endorsement was that she didn’t tell people what to think or who to vote for. What she did do was outline a thoughtful process and share where she...
Sewickley Music Club celebrates 140th season
The Sewickley Music Club is celebrating its 104th year and welcoming back members for the 2024-25 season of a talented lineup of musical performances. The first musical program is “From Church to Tango” performed by Alejandro Pinzón (bandoneón - tang instrument) and Rodrigo Ojeda (piano). Pinzón is the music director...
Letter to the editor: Greater Latrobe ‘Wildcat Time’ decision correct
Parents, community, staff and students should be happy that the Greater Latrobe School District administration realized that “Wildcat Time” was not working with the intentions of which it was designed. Originally, it was designed for lunch and tutorial help as needed. Very few students used this time as intended, feeling...
Tips to avoid animal collisions, with Pa. once again No. 1 in insurance claims
Pennsylvania remains one of the riskiest states for vehicle collisions with wildlife, insurer State Farm says in a new report. The report released last week includes a number of safety tips as we get into the most dangerous months for animal collisions — in order: November, October and December. State...
Letter to the editor: McCormick is the leader we need
Eighteen years ago, Sen. Bob Casey went to Washington to enact change, but Washington changed him. In my opinion, he no longer represents Pennsylvania but the interests of the coastal elites who are attempting to run every facet of our daily lives. He is now a member of a Congress...
Letter to the editor: Don’t be fooled by Harris’ plans
As I watched the Donald Trump-Kamala Harris debate, I was reminded of the Clinton era, when he attempted to have every American have a home to achieve the so called “American dream.” He removed the mortgage requirements set by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac by regulating that a homebuyer needed...
The Stroller, Oct. 1, 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. Concordia to celebrate Oktoberfest...
Editorial: Are more appeals necessary in Pittsburgh officer’s firing over Taser death?
In October 2021, Pittsburgh police Officer Keith Edmonds had an interaction with a citizen. Jim Rogers was a homeless Black man in his 50s. He matched the description Edmonds was given as he responded to a call about a possible stolen bike. Body camera footage recorded the incident — including...
Letter to the editor: Disgusted by Trump’s attitude toward military
I am a U.S. Army veteran. My six-year enlistment included two years on active duty and two in the Pennsylvania National Guard. I attained no high rank, was awarded no medals or ribbons for gallantry or heroic actions. I never served in combat, but I wore the uniform proudly and...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Sept. 30, 2024
High schools Golf Girls WPIAL championships Monday’s results Final round At Butler CC Par: 72 Class 3A 1. Ellie Benson, Peters Township, 75-74–149 2. Mya Morgan, Elizabeth Forward, 81-76–157 3. Siena Smith, Pine-Richland, 78-80–158 4. Betty Glyptis, Peters Township, 84-77–161 5. Sophia Severns, Peters Township, 80-82–162 6. Brooke Vowcheck, Peters...
High school roundup for Sept. 30, 2024: Burrell girls hand 1st loss to North Catholic
Makiah Buchak, Mikey Kariotis, McKenna Miller and Maggie Nesko scored to lead Burrell to a 4-1 victory in Section 2-2A girls soccer Monday night, handing North Catholic its first loss of the year. Dana Barczykowski was the winning goalkeeper for the Bucs (9-2-1, 5-2). Laurel Mealie scored for North Catholic...
Major League Baseball mourns death of all-time hits leader Pete Rose
On the field, Pete Rose will be remembered as an all-time great. His resume is nearly unparalleled: 17-time All-Star, three-time World Series champion, World Series MVP, National League MVP, NL Rookie of the Year, three-time batting champ and two-time Gold Glove winner. He became MLB’s all-time leader with 4,256 hits...
Sewickley man pleads guilty in fatal Christmas Eve crash
A Sewickley man who was driving 88 mph on a snow-covered back road when he crashed his car, killing his girlfriend’s sister, pleaded guilty on Monday to homicide by vehicle. Luke Flowers, 20, will be sentenced by Allegheny County Common Pleas Judge Kelly Bigley on Jan. 9. As part of...
