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In brief: Herald area events for the week of Aug. 19, 2024
Garden party open to all Everyone is invited to attend a Community Garden Party from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 24 at the Sharpsburg Community Garden behind the library, 1212 Main St. There will be free food made by members of the garden club, activities for children, free sharpening...
Letter to the editor: Restrictive gas policies hurt Pa.
As one of the top natural gas producers in the country, Pennsylvania energy plays a huge role in creating jobs, boosting the economy and even providing our European allies with energy in the form of liquefied natural gas (LNG). Unfortunately the Biden administration’s efforts to halt these projects, as seen...
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of Aug. 19
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of Aug. 19....
Pirates farm report for Aug. 18, 2024: Matt Gorski’s homer helps Indy sweep St. PaulVideo
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 57-59) swept St. Paul (Twins) with a 7-6 walk-off victory. CF Matt Gorski (.244) was 3 for 5 with two RBIs, including a double and solo home run in the bottom of the ninth. He now has 53 RBIs this season. 1B Seth Beer (.295) was 3 for...
Raiders name Gardner Minshew starting quarterback: ‘Our team’s behind it’
LAS VEGAS — The Las Vegas Raiders, looking for a spark to begin the season, named Gardner Minshew their starting quarterback Sunday. Minshew got the nod over second-year pro Aidan O’Connell after a long battle between the two. The veteran was not decidedly better throughout the competition, but still emerged...
Authorities ID child fatally struck while riding bike in Homewood
The Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office on Monday identified the girl that a vehicle struck and killed a day earlier in Homewood as Courtney Carter. Courtney, 9, of Pittsburgh, was riding her bike at about 5:30 p.m. Sunday on Rosedale Street near Tacoma Street when a vehicle hit her, Pittsburgh...
Bruno Sammartino Park celebrates Neighborhood Day in Ross
When Ross commissioners renamed Sangree Park after longtime township resident Bruno Sammartino (1935-2018), his son Darryl spoke glowingly about the decision. “My dad’s looking down right now,” he said during the park’s 2021 dedication ceremony, “and I’m sure he’s very, very happy seeing this.” That observation also might have been...
Some of Trump’s ‘fake’ Pennsylvania electors from 2020 are back again
This article is made possible through Spotlight PA’s collaboration with Votebeat, a nonpartisan news organization covering local election administration and voting. Sign up for Votebeat’s free newsletters here. Five Pennsylvania Republicans who joined an alternate slate of electors for Donald Trump in 2020 will again serve as presidential electors in...
Scenes from the Valley: Images captured in the Alle-Kiski Valley from Aug. 8-14, 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...
Tyler Cowen: Maybe legalizing weed wasn’t such a great idea
Depending on where you live and how you want to use it, it is pretty easy to get marijuana in the U.S. At first medical marijuana, which has legitimate palliative uses, achieved widespread acceptance. Over time, however, the requirements for proof of medical use weakened, leading to de facto legalization...
Penn State notebook: Despite injury, North Allegheny’s Khalil Dinkins expected to play key role in offense
James Franklin offered some positive news on Penn State’s wide receiver room a few days back. A couple of fourth-year players have emerged in August. There have been other interesting revelations with the West Virginia opener two weeks away. Here are a few updates on the progress of Penn State...
Fox Chapel area real estate transactions for the week of Aug. 18, 2024
Aspinwall Richard Fuhrman Jr. sold property at 131 Fourth St. to Casa Del Sol Investments LLC for $415,000. Shannon Salicce sold property at 16 Fourth St. to Gretchen Panchik for $390,000. Etna Blue Hill Real Estate LLC sold property at 3 Greeley Ave. to Dalya Balk for $250,000. MB Trade...
Sewickley area real estate transactions for the week of Aug. 18, 2024
Aleppo Nancy Jean Fuhrer sold property at 401 Redgate Road to Charles Carbeau and Molly Mack for $250,000. Audrey Saftner sold property at 904 Sewickley Heights Drive to Mehrshid Kiazand for $243,500. Edgeworth Tariq Aslam sold property at 224 Orchard Ln to Megan Battin and Gregory Cunneyworth for $1,150,000. Franklin...
North Hills real estate transactions for the week of Aug. 18, 2024
Franklin Park Thomas Pfeiffer sold property at 1556 King Charles Drive to Jacob Murphy for $477,000. Suzanne Urso sold property at 1701 Saw Grass Ct to Steven and Tyler Irlbacher for $750,000. Hampton Dale Michael Andromalos sold property at 4465 Laurel Oak Drive to Jacob Ireland for $170,000. Kristen Peifer...
Pittsburgh east suburban real estate transactions for the week of Aug. 18, 2024
Allegheny County Churchill Katelyn Larue Burns Carmody sold property at 315 Homer Drive to Jack Larkin and Abigail Robeson for $280,000. Antigone Kyros sold property at 105 Kingsdale Road to James Kyros for $250,000. Edgewood George John Haritos sold property at 1108 East End Ave. to PNC Bank NA for...
Letter to the editor: Pa. Promise would provide opportunities for all
During the 2024-25 state budget process, elected officials recognized the challenges faced by students, families and businesses. In a bipartisan fashion, they created and funded Grow PA scholarships aimed at attracting and keeping students in Pennsylvania for college, and once they graduate. These goals are vitally important. The commonwealth has...
Editorial: The pollution of our waterways belies their beauty
People are fascinated with finding things that have sunk in water. The wreck of the R.M.S. Titanic in the North Atlantic has been a draw since it sank in 1912, but especially since it was found in 1985. In 2023, billionaires died in an experimental craft trying to see it...
The Birdie’s A-K Valley football picks are sure to be golden this season
Last season: 88-28 (75.9%) The Birdie spent much of August flying around the A-K Valley like a Canadian soccer drone, spying on high school football practices to build up his knowledge base before the season starts. But when he wasn’t in the air, he was watching the Olympics. “I could...
Birdie ponders big question: Who will carry on Westmoreland County’s winning streak?
Last season: 109-29 (79%) As legend has it, an editor once told the Birdie his picks column needed more substance, more “meat.” “It’s too mundane,” the editor said several years ago. “Use more statistics and facts. The whole thing is too contrived.” The Birdie, always up for a good debate,...
Westmoreland happenings: Meetings, senior citizen news, more
Meetings • The Board of Trustees at Torrance State Hospital will have an open meeting at 1:30 p.m. Aug. 22 in the CEO conference room, first floor, Greizman Building, Route 1014, Derry Township. Details: 724-459-4411. Senior Citizen News • Herminie Center for Active Adults will serve breakfast from 9 to...
The Stroller, Aug. 18, 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. Food truck festival on tap in West Deer The West Deer...
Road work triggers detours in West Newton, Manor, Allegheny, Mt. Pleasant townships
Motorists in Westmoreland County can expect to encounter detours related to road projects beginning Monday in West Newton and Allegheny Township and Tuesday in Mt. Pleasant Township. • In Manor, work on a storm sewer is slated to restrict traffic beginning Monday and trigger a detour beginning Aug. 26. The...
Letter to the editor: Celebrating Steelers’ impact on Westmoreland County
I want to express my deep gratitude to the Pittsburgh Steelers for consistently choosing Latrobe as their training camp site. This annual tradition not only excites our community but also significantly benefits our local economy. A special thank-you goes to Saint Vincent College for its exceptional hospitality. Its commitment to...
Penn State’s Adisa Isaac shines before exiting Ravens debut: ‘He was a factor’
BALTIMORE — The Baltimore Ravens have had two rookies suffer injuries in as many preseason games. Last week, it was cornerback Nate Wiggins who exited early with a shoulder injury against the Philadelphia Eagles before returning to practice Thursday. On Saturday, outside linebacker Adisa Isaac went to the medical tent...
Pirates farm report for Aug. 17, 2024: Thomas Harrington shines in Indianapolis victory
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 56-59) shut out St. Paul (Twins), 3-0. 3B Jose Rojas (.246) and RF Edward Olivares (.273) each hit solo homers. Olivares was 3 for 4. 1B Billy Cook (.295) was 3 for 4 with a double and run scored. C Jason Delay (.282) was 2 for 3 with...
