TribLive stories, Page 465
Safety Kevin Winston Jr. ‘totally locked in’ after leading Penn State in tackles last season
As the game continues to slow down for Kevin Winston Jr., it is fair to wonder how much better the Penn State safety can get in his second year as a starter. Year 1 was impressive. Now a third-year junior, Winston led the Nittany Lions in tackles with 61 (34...
Jeffrey A. Manning, veteran Allegheny County judge who presided over high-profile criminal cases, dies at 77
In court, whether as a prosecutor or judge, Jeffrey A. Manning controlled the room. With a commanding presence, deep knowledge of the rules of evidence and a knack for the most minute of details, Manning was known for his brilliant legal acumen, an occasional short temper and a quick wit....
Ted Kopas: Restoring trust in Westmoreland County government
Westmoreland County residents are losing faith in their government. A tax increase and the scandal in the register of wills office have rightfully garnered a lot of attention and anger, as have big paydays for elected officials. It’s time to restore the public trust. When I took office a year...
Tropical Storm Ernesto could form soon in the Caribbean. Here’s what the forecast says
More watches and warnings were issued across the Caribbean on Monday as hurricane hunters set out to investigate a system expected to turn into a tropical storm. The future Ernesto will bring heavy rain, flash flooding and other stormy conditions to Puerto Rico, the Virgin islands and a dozen other...
Plum holds solemn vigil for those lost in house explosion a year ago
At 10:23 a.m. Monday, Plum paused to remember those who died in a house explosion in the borough’s Rustic Ridge neighborhood exactly one year ago. Church bells at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church were among those that began chiming at the precise moment Paul and Heather Oravitz’s home exploded...
F.D. Flam: Olympic boxer’s gender is a manufactured controversy
When Italian boxer Angela Carini reported that she had “never felt a punch like that” after conceding to Algeria’s Imane Khelif 46 seconds after their Olympic match began, social media exploded with accusations. Elon Musk and J.K. Rowling chimed in, accusing Khelif of being a man posing as a woman...
Despite health issues, Seton Hill volleyball’s Catie Flohr raked in accolades, now turns to sophomore season
Catie Flohr loves a challenge. Like seeing a blocker — or blockers — elevate on the opposite side of the volleyball net. Like refurbishing a tractor. Over the summer, the Seton Hill middle hitter helped with the restoration of a decades-old Massey Ferguson tractor. With boyfriend Anthony Lehoski, a rising...
Plum grad Luke Gildea heads into final season with Slippery Rock men’s soccer hoping to lead The Rock to postseasonVideo
Luke Gildea has to laugh. He has no choice. Even he admits the nickname he received from his Slippery Rock men’s soccer teammates, Gramps, is fitting. The Plum grad is the oldest player on the team, the last of his class who came in during the covid year (2020-21). At...
Letter to the editor: Hard not to get down on the Pirates
Back in the ’70s, the Pirates had a team of heavy hitters and were nicknamed “The Lumber Company” by, I believe, announcer Bob Prince. A little later they had some very fast runners join the team and were renamed “The Lumber and Lighting Company.” It’s easy to get down on...
Disco-era icon sues former producer for $2 million
Disco singer Gloria Gaynor, best known for the anthem “I Will Survive,” is suing her former producer for $2 million. According to court documents, Gaynor says she’s owed that amount from Joel Diamond because he has licensed her copyrights for years without properly paying her, the New York Post said....
In brief: Hampton area happenings, week of Aug. 12, 2024
Back to school Hampton Township School District students report for the first day of the new academic year on Aug. 22. Also on the district calendar are: • Sept. 3 — School board work session, 7 p.m., Hampton Middle School library. • Sept. 9 — School board voting meeting, 7:30...
In brief: Plum, Oakmont area news, events for the week of Aug. 12, 2024
Plum plans ‘Meet the Teacher’ events at schools Ahead of the start of the 2024-25 school year, the Plum School District will hold new “Meet the Teacher” events at its schools on Aug. 14 and 15. The event replaces the self-guided tours and open house. Teachers and staff will be...
Letter to the editor: Biden’s gaffes a pattern, not coincidence
It is my opinion that news media disseminators are ever so quick to point out that many of Joe Biden’s words are just mistakes or he misspoke, misspoken words taken out of context, or they are just misinterpreted or just coincidences. They are forever defending him and making excuses. On...
2-time defending state champ Belle Vernon fitting new pieces into place
Editor’s note: Trib HSSN will publish team-by-team previews for one conference per day until the start of the high school football season Aug. 23. Due to production scheduling conflicts, the Laurel Highlands and Ringgold previews will appear later this month. Belle Vernon coach Matt Humbert always has been loath to...
The Stroller, Aug. 12, 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. Local food shuttle expands hours, service areas The Fresh Food Shuttle...
In brief: Herald area events for the week of Aug. 12, 2024
AMLE names Dorseyville Pa.’s first School of Distinction Dorseyville Middle School has been recognized among 17 schools nationwide as a 2024 School of Distinction by the Association for Middle Level Education. AMLE, an international membership organization, recognizes exemplary middle schools, while supporting them through a process of strategic vision-setting to...
State funding to boost Main Streets could assist local communities
Only $20 million is up for grabs statewide for small cities and boroughs looking to improve their downtowns, but local officials say they’re optimistic the money could head their way. The money is designated for a new Main Street Matters program that aims to foster economic growth and development for...
A father who can’t forgive, a shooter who can’t forget
George Nicholas still insists he acted in self-defense nearly 35 years ago when he shot and paralyzed the stranger in the middle of the night. It was Nov. 30, 1989, and Nicholas thought a man he’d argued with over a traffic dispute was attacking him with a shotgun in Pittsburgh’s...
Letter to the editor: Trump and threats to democracy
The writer of the letter “Trump not the threat to democracy” (July 31, TribLive) begins what I see as a diatribe of falsehoods by denying that Jan. 6 was an insurrection. They tried to hang the vice president. So what exactly was it? He continues with fictional government restrictions under...
Editorial page cartoons for the week of Aug. 12
Editorial page cartoons for the week of Aug. 12....
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of Aug. 12
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of Aug. 12....
Pirates farm report for Aug. 11, 2024: Kervin Pichardo knocks in 5 runs in Altoona loss
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 51-59) was shut out 3-0 by Nashville (Brewers). C Henry Davis (.301), CF Nick Yorke (.322) and 3B Malcom Nunez (.266) all had singles. SS Alika Williams was 0 for 4 with four strikeouts. DH Joshua Palacios (.274) struck out three times and was 0 for 4. RHP...
Mon Valley storms back to advance at Pony League World Series
After the Mon Valley Pony baseball team surrendered four runs in the third inning on five walks and two hit by pitches during Sunday’s Pony League World Series elimination game against Long Beach (Calif.), it knew it had to rally immediately. So the squad showed its resiliency with two runs...
West Point’s run in Little League Softball World Series ends just short of title game
GREENVILLE, N.C. — West Point’s softball team did what no other team had done against Pitt County, the North Carolina champion, in the Little League Softball World Series. It lasted more than four innings, slowed down an offense that had produced 42 runs in three blowouts and pushed the host...
Biden says he dropped out because of risk he would be ‘distraction’Video
President Joe Biden said he ended his reelection bid after hearing from congressional Democrats that he’d hurt their down-ballot chances in November, providing his fullest explanation yet of his decision to drop out. Biden name-checked former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi during a CBS News interview that hinted at the intra-party...
