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Letter to the editor: Women’s rights may determine presidential election
The lyrics to an old movement song, “Pass It On,” carry the warning that freedom “doesn’t come like a bird on the wing” and “doesn’t come down like the falling rain,” then advise that “freedom is a hard won thing” and “every generation has to win it again,” with instructions...
Editorial: Why did Westmoreland warden tell tall tale about tampered lock?
Children will make up elaborate stories to get out of trouble. The broken cookie jar is because of a monster. Or an imaginary friend. Or the dog. Yeah, that’s it. The dog did it. The child will tell that story with innocent eyes as big as the missing cookies. It’s...
Letter to the editor: We must expand Supreme Court to correct corruption
Our Declaration of Independence states, “Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just Powers from the Consent of the Governed.” We the governed do not agree with this Supreme Court’s rulings. They are taking away our rights and freedoms and the laws and regulations that protect us. The Supreme Court...
The Stroller, Aug. 28, 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. Apollo library to offer oral history workshops The Pennsylvania Rural Arts...
Letter to the editor: Pennsylvanians will benefit from community solar
Solar is the most affordable form of energy, but many face barriers to accessing its benefits. With funding available to expand solar in Pennsylvania, the best way is establishing a community solar program. Community solar allows everyone with an electric bill to benefit from solar: farmers who host projects, members...
Pirates farm report for Aug. 27, 2024: Jhonny Severino hits for cycle for Bradenton
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 60-63) got past Louisville (Reds), 4-3. RHP Mike Burrows (3.27) started and pitched four scoreless innings, allowing three hits and one walk with five strikeouts. SS Liover Peguero (.251) went 2 for 4 with a two-run homer, his 12th. LF Matt Gorski (.245) went 2 for 4 with...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Aug. 27, 2024
High schools Field hockey Tuesday’s results Nonsection Penn-Trafford 1, Shady Side Academy 0 Peters Township 8, Aquinas Academy 0 Football Thursday’s schedule Nonconference Linsly, W.Va. at Westinghouse, 7 p.m. Friday’s schedule WPIAL Nonconference Apollo-Ridge at Jeannette, 7 p.m. Armstrong at Hampton, 7 p.m. Beaver Falls at Imani Christian, 7 p.m....
High school roundup for Aug. 27, 2024: Peters Township shuts out Norwin
Alex Parise and Jeven Kelly scored to lead Peters Township (2-0) to a 2-0 victory over Norwin (1-1) in nonsection boys soccer Tuesday night. Avonworth 12, Riverside 0 – Abdul Basit had three goals and two assists to lead Avonworth (1-0, 1-0) to a Section 2-2A win over Riverside (0-1,...
Harris, Trump campaigns continue to spar over mic rules ahead of presidential debate in Philly
Former President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he had reached an agreement with Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign on rules — including whether candidates’ microphones will be muted — for the presidential debate set to take place in Philadelphia on Sept. 10. But Harris’ campaign refuted that assertion, doubling down...
‘New Heights with Jason and Travis Kelce’ podcast lands deal with Amazon’s Wondery
LOS ANGELES — Amazon’s podcast studio, Wondery, on Tuesday announced it has landed a multiyear deal with “New Heights with Jason and Travis Kelce,” as it continues to add more audio programs to its ad sales and distribution portfolio. The deal includes global distribution rights to audio and video episodes...
‘Oh, the Places You’ll Go!’: Nonprofit’s fundraiser in West Deer has Dr. Seuss theme
On the heels of starting a new Armstrong County chapter this summer, Team Friends will hold its annual fundraising event. And the emphasis is on “fun.” Organizers selected the Dr. Seuss-inspired theme “Oh, the Places You’ll Go!” for the extravaganza, scheduled for 5:15 to 8 p.m. Sept. 10 at Narcisi...
Latinos accuse Ken Paxton of using Texas AG’s office to depress voter turnoutVideo
DALLAS — Latino leaders pilloried Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton this week for sending armed agents into the homes of their community members last week under what they said was the guise of election integrity. “Attorney General Paxton is using his position of authority to harass and intimidate Latino nonprofit...
Pine-Richland students embark on new school year
Think back to those opening days of each new school year. Maybe you remember starting kindergarten or first grade, excited about riding a big yellow bus and walking into a big brick building. Perhaps you recall the anticipation of greeting classmates you hadn’t seen since spring, trying to finally work...
Sen. Greg Rothman: Clean power plan reboot will cripple Pa.’s energy affordability
President Biden’s political implosion has sparked one of the most chaotic election cycles in modern history. Desperate to put the turmoil behind them, Democrats moved with lightning speed to anoint Vice President Kamala Harris as the party’s presidential nominee. In doing so, they careened from one disaster to another by...
Sid ‘Vicious’ Eudy, pro wrestling star in 1990s, dies at 63
Sidney Raymond Eudy, a professional wrestler known as Sid Vicious who was known for his intense persona and imposing stature, has died, his son announced Monday. He was 63. Gunnar Eudy, one of the wrestler’s two sons, wrote on Facebook that his father died after “battling cancer for several years.”...
Donna Barbisch: We need a president who honors our military heroes
As someone who has dedicated my life to the service of this nation, I understand what it means to sacrifice for the greater good. I’ve witnessed the courage it takes to stand up in the face of danger and the strength required to put others before oneself. That’s why the...
‘Shrek’ rave brings nostalgia and strobe lights to Roxian Theatre
Once upon a time — in 2001 — an animated children’s film called “Shrek” was released. It eventually spawned a trio of sequels (with a fourth currently in development), television shows, a Broadway musical, a slew of Internet memes and … a traveling rave. “Shrek” was highly popular even at...
Book review: ‘Steel City’ novel a vivid journey through Pittsburgh’s industrial heyday
In the late 19th century, Pittsburgh was in many ways the center of the universe. From steel to electricity to food, the innovators and barons of America’s biggest industries called the Steel City home. In his debut novel, “Steel City: A Story of Pittsburgh,” William J. Miller Jr. transports the...
Washington County violated voters’ rights by concealing mail-in ballot rejections, court rules
Election officials in Washington County must provide voters who vote by mail notice if their ballot will not be counted because of a paperwork error and allow them to cast a provisional ballot on election day, a county judge has ruled. Washington County Judge Brandon P. Neuman granted an injunction...
Letter to the editor: Together we can fight for the changes we want
As President Biden said during the Democratic National Convention, “Folks, we just have to remember who we are. We are the United States of America, and there is nothing we can’t do when we do it TOGETHER.” Whether we are independents, Republicans or Democrats, together we can fight for things...
Letter to the editor: Priest’s resignation still painful
In May, Bishop Larry Kulick asked Father John Moineau for his resignation as pastor of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton and Immaculate Conception parishes. At the time, many felt as though a knife had been thrust into them, as it was so painful and still is. Now, in August, we find...
South Hills student achievements for the week of Aug. 27, 2024
Meghan Maselko and Molly Maselko made the dean’s list at John Carroll University for the spring 2024 semester. Maria Fratangelo was named to the dean’s list at Commonwealth University for the spring 2024 semester. Megan Rozanski was named to the dean’s list at Wilkes University for the spring 2024 semester....
Letter to the editor: Democrats will do anything to win
I worked 36 years as an engineer and paid off my own student loan. I am an extremely hard worker, capable of fighting my own battles and not a stupid person. I vote independent and supported President Obama. I am looking for a competent executive to be president and manage...
Editorial: Trump shooting cannot stop political process
U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly opened his news conference at the Butler Farm Show grounds Monday with an explanation. Kelly, R-Butler, co-chairs a committee investigating the July 13 shooting in which former President Donald Trump was wounded, Buffalo Township volunteer firefighter Corey Comperatore was killed and two others also were hit...
Letter to the editor: Applying Thomas Paine’s ‘Reason’ to Trump
In this age of Donald Trump claiming to be Christian, Project 2025, white Christian nationalism aligned with Trump to teach their version of Christianity, and the Bible in schools, schoolchildren and the public should be reading Thomas Paine’s “The Age of Reason” as applied to Trumpism: “Infidelity does not consist...
