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Letter to the editor: Father Monieau should be reinstated
It’s after Labor Day. Bishop Larry Kulick of the Greensburg diocese took hasty action days after Memorial Day. I believe Kulick chose to follow the faithless path instead of leading by Christian example. Kulick quickly condemned a humble servant of God, a hard-working, two-parish pastor and knowledgeable school administrator, our...
Editorial: Lifting residency requirement could benefit Westmoreland County
Where you live can often be used as the ticket to an opportunity. Live in the state of Pennsylvania, and you get a better deal on your tuition at a school like the University of Pittsburgh, Penn State or PennWest University. Live in some counties, and you might be able...
Letter to the editor: Right to free speech doesn’t mean ‘no consequences’
In “All have right to free speech” (Aug. 21, TribLive), the author makes some leaps and assumptions that wholly prove the exact point made originally. Let’s discuss: 1. Putting on a uniform and a sidearm absolutely does not mean that an officer sets aside his or her political leanings and...
The Stroller, Sept. 14, 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. Care Mobile to visit...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Sept. 13, 2024
High schools Football Friday’s results WPIAL Class 6A Central Catholic 59, Mt. Lebanon 7 North Allegheny 42, Hempfield 14 Seneca Valley 26, Norwin 6 Class 5A Big East Franklin Regional 3, Latrobe 0 Gateway 28, Kiski Area 7 Woodland Hills 35, Penn-Trafford 21 Northeast Penn Hills 54, Fox Chapel 0...
High school football roundup for Sept. 13, 2024: Sa’Nir Brooks helps carry No. 1 Aliquippa past No. 5 Mars
Sa’Nir Brooks ran for three touchdowns and Class 4A top-ranked Aliquippa took control in the second half to earn a 49-17 victory over No. 5 Mars (1-3) in a nonconference football game Friday night at Heinz Field. Aliquippa outscored Mars, 34-6, in the second half. Arison Walker and Qa’lil Good...
Washington Wild Things move to brink of elimination in Frontier League Championship Series
The Washington Wild Things moved to the brink of elimination with an 8-6 loss to the Quebec Capitals in Game 3 of the Frontier League Championship Series on Friday night. Washington looks to even the best-of-five set in Game 4 at 7:05 p.m. Saturday in Quebec City. The Wild Things...
Pirates farm report for Sept. 13, 2024: Termarr Johnson reaches bases 5 times for Altoona
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 73-66) defeated Rochester (Nationals), 6-3. SS Nick Yorke (.340) went 2 for 4 with two walks and an RBI. RF Jack Suwinski (.232) also had two hits and drove in a run. 1B Malcom Nuñez (.258), LF Joshua Palacios (.270) and 3B Andrés Alvarez (.269) each drove in...
Trib HSSN’s 2024 Week 3 top performers for passing, rushing, receiving
Top performers for Week 3 of high school football in Western Pennsylvania. Passing 436 - Trey Hopper, Montour (12 of 21) 318 - Luke Kosko, Thomas Jefferson (19 of 29) 309 - Cedric Mack, East Allegheny (19 of 31) 300 - Devonte Dean, Carlynton (12 of 19) 296 - Jaron...
Moon rallies for nonconference win vs. West Allegheny
Moon roared early and often in the second half Friday night, scoring 26 unanswered points on way to a 32-24 comeback win against West Allegheny at William “Rip” Scherer Field at Moon Tiger Stadium. Trailing 24-6 with 7 minutes, 17 seconds remaining in the third quarter, Moon (2-1) looked to...
Letter to the editor: Harris’ climate plans a scam?
In the first and so far only interview that Vice President Kamala Harris gave, she repeatedly stated that her values have not changed. She emphasized her commitment to saving the Earth from those who use fossil fuels in their daily lives. Not unlike Hillary Clinton, who suggested that closing the...
Behind TyVaughn Kershaw, Monessen grinds out conference win over Serra Catholic
In a tightly contested matchup Friday night, Monessen found a way to come from behind and edge Serra Catholic, 20-14, in the Black Hills Conference opener for both teams. Monessen improved to 4-0 overall. The Greyhounds (4-0, 1-0) leaned on the powerful running of their captain, running back TyVaughn Kershaw,...
McKeesport dominates Belle Vernon for 1st win of season
McKeesport’s football team had a big opportunity Friday night in its meeting with Belle Vernon. Playing their first home game of the season, the Tigers were 0-3 coming in with a double-overtime loss against Lake (Ohio), a blowout loss to Class 5A Peters Township and an overtime loss to rival...
Clairton rolls Greensburg Central Catholic in final game before stadium renovation
In its final home game before Neil C. Brown Stadium gets renovated, Clairton delivered a classic result. The Bears routed Greensburg Central Catholic, 47-0, to open Class A Eastern Conference play Friday night. Despite the eventual blowout, the game was scoreless after the first quarter. Running back Drachir Jones and...
Big plays help push Blackhawk past Southmoreland
Southmoreland and Blackhawk met for the first time on the football field Friday, and the visiting Cougars ran wild over the Scotties, 45-20, for a nonconference victory. Big plays and mistakes made the difference in the outcome as, unofficially, only 39 yards of total offense separated the teams The Cougars’...
Pa. Supreme Court rules on mail-in ballot date errors, but it’s likely not the final word
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court dealt a blow Friday — at least temporarily — to Democrats and voting-rights groups on the critical issue of how to handle date errors on mail-in ballots. But the decision, which threw out a lower court’s ruling that it is unconstitutional to discard ballots with date...
Penn State DE Abdul Carter remains confident at new position: ‘The best is yet to come’Video
Abdul Carter and his move from linebacker to defensive end was one of the biggest storylines of the offseason for Penn State and for the NFL Draft community. Carter, one of the most disruptive players in college football, was projected this summer as a 2025 first-round pick. Draft expert Dane...
Dry spell reinstates bans on burning in Unity, Derry townships
Unity and Derry townships both have reinstated burning bans following a stretch of dry weather. The bans were announced Thursday in Unity and Friday in Derry Township and are in effect until further notice. Open burning, recreational fires and fireworks are prohibited in both townships. Prospects for an end to...
Gallery: Photos from Sept. 13, 2024
Here is a selection of photos from Western Pa., around the country and world, and from space, for Friday, Sept. 13, 2024....
Letter to the editor: Will Trump help workers?
Donald Trump congratulated Elon Musk for his willingness to fire workers seeking higher wages and better working conditions. “You’re the greatest cutter,” Trump said. “Look at what you do. You walk in, you just say: ‘You want to quit?’ They go on strike. And you (Elon) say: ‘That’s OK, you’re...
Dave Portnoy ranks attractiveness of Pittsburghers. It isn’t pretty
He might like our pizza, but Dave Portnoy doesn’t find Pittsburghers to be very good looking. Last week, the founder and owner of Barstool Sports was in and around the city reviewing various pizza shops. In between, he offered commentary of the appearance of Pittsburgh residents. “This is the second...
‘We’ve got to earn every vote,’ Kamala Harris says during stop in JohnstownVideo
Vice President Kamala Harris made a nearly two-hour campaign stop in Johnstown on Friday afternoon before heading east to Wilkes-Barre as she continued a push to win over Pennsylvania voters. “I feel very strongly that we’ve got to earn every vote, and that means spending time with folks in the...
Take the TribLive weekly news quiz: Sept. 13
The following is a regular feature from TribLive: A weekly news quiz:...
Letter to the editor: Mistick leaves out details on Trump’s Arlington visit
Columnist Joseph Sabino Mistick is a member of the Democrat media propaganda machine. The latest example was his column “A president for all Americans” (Aug. 31, TribLive), in which he claimed Donald Trump’s visit to Arlington National Cemetery was a political farce. Here is what Mistick didn’t tell you. The...
Pittsburgh moves to pay $500K to end Fern Hollow lawsuit
The Gainey administration has asked Pittsburgh City Council and a judge to approve a $500,000 payment to the victims of the Fern Hollow Bridge collapse to resolve litigation. The move, announced in a press release at 6:30 a.m. Friday by Pittsburgh Deputy Mayor Jake Pawlak, came as a surprise to...
