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Go-between pleads guilty to conspiring with Mexican drug ring in Western Pa.
Ten years after being charged, a former Crafton resident admitted on Wednesday to flooding Western Pennsylvania with cocaine and heroin transported overland from Mexico in hidden car compartments. Andrew Beatty, 40, pleaded guilty in federal court in Pittsburgh to conspiracy to distribute cocaine and conspiracy to commit money laundering. He...
Jackie Payne: Undecided moderate women could be the tipping point this November
After a wild few weeks, the top of the ticket once again is set for Democrats and Republicans. Polls show Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are neck and neck. Over the past several years, we’ve seen presidential elections decided by slimmer and slimmer margins, and 2024...
Aspinwall kicks off Slow Down Campaign as new school year gears up
Now that school is back in session, the Aspinwall Police Department and borough leaders are reminding motorists to “be aware and drive with care.” The campaign, which coincides with the start of the Fox Chapel Area school year, aims to encourage safe driving habits throughout Aspinwall and its neighboring communities....
Through the years: Kittanning played at night despite request from U.S. Dept. of War
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. Kittanning High School was permitted to continue night football games by the federal government for the 1944 season at Gilpin Field. During World...
Kevin Winston Jr.’s journey led to becoming a Penn State captain, one of college football’s top safeties
Kevin Winston Sr. and his wife, Natasha, were in town last Saturday when they received a text from a Penn State football staffer, asking them to go to James Franklin’s office after watching practice. Initially, they wondered what their son — star safety Kevin Winston Jr. — might have done...
Letter to the editor: Politicians should improve quality of nursing home care
It’s an election year, and the campaign ads are all over TV. It’s a fact that you don’t really know what is true or false, but that’s the way the political system works. One of the problems I’ve seen is in a Kamala Harris ad; in one scene she states...
Shapiro takes DNC stage to rally party faithful for Harris: ‘America, let’s get to work’
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro took to the Democratic National Convention stage late Wednesday with a freedom-themed, primetime speech and warnings about a second Trump administration. In a nearly 6-minute address in front of a cheering crowd in Chicago and millions more on TV, Shapiro echoed many of the same points...
Trib HSSN changes access for some broadcasts
As it enters its 25th year, Trib HSSN will rely on sponsorships and business partnerships to bring free broadcasts to its loyal viewers. For more than two decades, HSSN brought live coverage to viewers free of charge, and we remain committed to that cause. However, in cases where sponsorships are...
Veteran skill players lead Serra Catholic into new conference, classification
Serra Catholic may be dropping from Class 2A to Class A, but the path to making a deep postseason run will be just as difficult, if not more, with its new schedule. The Eagles will a Black Hills Conference made up of WPIAL champion Fort Cherry, district semifinalist Bishop Canevin,...
Despite heavy graduation loss, standard remains same for California
Coach Ed Woods is entering his seventh year at California, and the relationship has been fruitful for both sides with plenty of success in the regular season and playoffs. Before trying to continue their climb in the Class A ranks, the Trojans have to replace 10 seniors from a squad...
Charleroi hopes to benefit from experience in Ty Aeschbacher’s 2nd season at helm
After fighting hard but failing to win a game last season, the Charleroi football program will enter Year 2 of head coach Ty Aeschbacher at the helm with more experience and continuity that they’re hoping will translate to success. The Cougars finished 0-9 in the Century Conference, and their new...
Expectations high for talent-laden Elizabeth Forward
You’ll have to excuse Elizabeth Forward head coach John DeMarco for smiling so much as he oversees practices this fall. That’s because his Warriors team is loaded with talent all over the field and is aiming to get back on top of Class 3A’s Interstate Conference. South Allegheny is out...
New set of conference opponents set to stare down vaunted McKeesport flexbone
After reaching the WPIAL championship game last season, the McKeesport Tigers are hoping for a repeat trip. Only this time, the Tigers are looking to get over the Aliquippa hump and bring home a title to their city. McKeesport has shifted conferences in the new-look Class 4A. The Tigers will...
With new coach, young talent, ‘There’s a pulse at Ringgold’
Given that the Ringgold football program hasn’t won in 25 games, it goes without saying that some fresh air could be beneficial for the team, and new coach Robert “Bean” Heller is looking to be just that. A Ringgold graduate and former football player at Waynesburg University, Heller has always...
Letter to the editor: Pa. may decide America’s future; vote wisely
Pennsylvania, the Keystone State. Its moniker will never be more important than this November. Citizens of our commonwealth will probably decide the course of America this fall. It has become clear that the mainstream media is not doing citizens any benefit in educating its readers about the candidates for president....
Bentworth puts focus on finishing games to contend in Tri-County South
Despite going 3-7 last year, Bentworth head coach Dave Pordash sees a lot of positives coming into the 2024 season. Three of those seven losses were decided by seven points or less, so learning how to finish games and increasing their football IQ are two things Pordash and his coaching...
Editorial: Tight lips on investigations of police are unfair on all sides
Why isn’t the Arnold police chief at work? No one knows. Well, the people of Arnold don’t know. The people who have placed Chief Josh Stanga on administrative leave obviously do know. What they won’t do is divulge the reason, beyond Mayor Shannon Santucci stating that he is the target...
The Stroller, Aug. 22, 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. Golf outing to aid Apollo-Ridge scholarship fund A golf outing to...
Letter to the editor: Harris must support ceasefire
Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential bid has reignited something that had been sorely missing in national politics: a sense of hope and excitement. Coconut tree memes all over TikTok. Pop stars declaring “Kamala IS brat.” The chance to make history by electing the first Black and Asian American woman as...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Aug. 21, 2024
High schools Football Friday’s schedule Nonconference Albert Gallatin at Greensburg Salem, 7 p.m. Allderdice at Fox Chapel, 7 p.m. Apollo-Ridge at Leechburg, 7 p.m. Armstrong at Highlands, 7 p.m. Avella at Mapletown, 7 p.m. Avonworth at Burrell, 7:30 p.m. Beaver Falls at Blackhawk, 7 p.m. Bentworth vs. Brownsville at Charleroi,...
Pirates farm report for Aug. 21, 2024: Jack Suwinski homers in Indianapolis loss
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 57-61) lost 5-1 to Columbus (Guardians). RHP Mike Burrows (4.00) started and went four innings, giving up one run on five hits and a walk with four strikeouts. LHP Michael Plassmeyer (3-9, 7.85) took the loss, allowing four runs on four hits in three innings. LHP Geronimo Franzua...
Report: Pa. State police pull over drivers at similar rates regardless of a driver’s race
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign up for our free newsletters. HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania State Police pulled drivers over at about the same rate regardless of the motorists’ race or...
Superior Court: Trial judge cannot block DA’s pursuit of death penalty in Bellevue homicide
The state Superior Court on Wednesday said that a now-retired Allegheny County Common Pleas judge did not have the authority to prohibit prosecutors from seeking the death penalty. The appellate court returned the criminal case against Deangelo Zieglar back to the trial court to proceed as a capital case, finding...
The Birdie tells A-K Valley seniors to take a bow, or hit a Griddy, in Week Zero
At this time of year, high school football players, especially seniors, often are admonished by old folks to appreciate what they have before it’s gone. There will be a Facebook post with a picture of an empty field, usually a little bit of fog, and the text will tell athletes...
2024 Trib HSSN WPIAL preseason football rankings
WPIAL preseason football rankings Class 6A Rank, Team, 2023 record 1. North Allegheny, 13-2 2. Central Catholic, 10-2 3. Canon-McMillan, 6-5 4. Seneca Valley, 3-7 5. Norwin, 3-7 Class 5A 1. Peters Township, 15-1 2. Pine-Richland, 9-4 3. Woodland Hills, 6-4 4. Penn Hills, 9-3 5. Upper St. Clair, 9-2...
