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Letter to the editor: Biden planning his revenge?
I think Joe Biden is planning on revenge now that he is not running again: The Supreme Court reigned him in on his abuse of President Trump, and he did not like it. I think he wants to revise the Constitution to abuse the check and balance right of the...
Letter to the editor: Lock down the border — it’s common sense
I don’t understand where common sense has gone. Our country is a total wreck. We must lock down our border. We lock our doors at night to be safe. Crime is off the charts. Our freedoms are eroding. Come on. Let’s get back to common sense! Bob Kennedy North Irwin...
Editorial: Naloxone vending machines are worth a try to curb overdose deaths
In 1999, the opioid addiction epidemic began. That was around the time when school districts and police departments began to have meetings with parents and residents about the dangers. In the ensuing 25 years, the addiction problem has continued. Much like the trajectory of addicts’ journeys, the main players on...
Letter to the editor: Harris is the only choice
In a few months, the United States will experience a defining moment, the 2024 presidential election. What is at risk for the so-called “shining city on a hill” is democracy, truth, justice and humanity. The choice could not be clearer. On the one hand, there is a young (59) female,...
The Stroller, Aug. 8, 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. Civil War event planned in Apollo Apollo Area Historical Society will...
Letter to the editor: Pa. needs to do better on education
In my learned opinion, maybe Pennsylvania doesn’t deserve to be called the “Keystone State” anymore. Maybe Pennsylvania should be called the “Tree State” and our motto can be “We can’t see the forest for our trees.” Pennsylvania was called the Keystone State because back in the original 13 colonies, it...
Quantum Theatre’s ‘A Moon for the Misbegotten’ glows bright on outdoor stage
After driving through the peaceful Longue Vue Club in Verona and parking, audience members made their way to an array of chairs on risers in a clearing. Before them, with a copse of trees whispering in the breeze behind it, sat the cross-section of a simple shanty. Ushered into silence...
Pirates farm report for Aug. 7, 2024: Indianapolis wins on Alika Williams sacrifice fly
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 50-56) beat Nashville (Brewers), 4-3, in 10 innings. SS Alika Williams (.315) went 1 for 4 and drove in the winning run with a sacrifice fly. RHP Connor Sadzeck (3-2, 4.28) pitched a scoreless ninth and 10th to pick up the win. DH Billy Cook (.289) went 1...
Riverhounds play to scoreless draw in Detroit
Goalkeeper Eric Dick recorded his second straight shutout to lead the Pittsburgh Riverhounds to a scoreless draw with Detroit FC on the road Wednesday night. Dick made two saves to help the Riverhounds extend their unbeaten streak to five games (3-0-2). They’ve allowed a total of two goals during the...
Where did the ‘Tampon Tim’ Walz nickname come from?
Depending on who you ask, the nickname Republican operatives have given Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz — “Tampon Tim” — can be seen as an insult or a compliment. The title, which has been used by former Donald Trump adviser Stephen Miller and other conservative-leaning critics, originally stems from a law...
Pittsburgh police charge homeless man with shooting good Samaritan multiple times
A homeless man in Pittsburgh shot a 73-year-old man multiple times on Wednesday afternoon, apparently as the victim was trying to help him, police said. The victim, who was not identified, was taken to Allegheny General Hospital in critical condition. He was being treated for at least seven gunshot wounds....
Pine-Richland readies for new school year
Summer may have a month yet to go, according to the calendar. But a symbolic end will arrive much sooner. Pine-Richland School District will welcome the return of teachers and staff members on Aug. 19, and the first day for students is Aug. 22. Between school years, the district published...
Coroner: Crooks, Comperatore each hit by 1 bullet
Autopsy reports for firefighter Corey Comperatore and would-be assassin Thomas Matthew Crooks showed both died from a single gunshot wound to the head. Butler County Coroner William F. Young III said Wednesday that the Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office completed the reports for both men who died at the July...
Cocaine kingpin busted in Monroeville gets life for East Coast drug trafficking
A drug lord operating in Pittsburgh who initially turned down a proposed plea deal calling for him to serve 15 years in federal prison for cocaine trafficking instead will serve life. Racoco Williams, 43, was sentenced Tuesday at the federal courthouse Downtown. He was found guilty at trial before U.S....
Georgia Election Board approves new ‘inquiry’ for certifying elections
ATLANTA — A new Georgia election rule approved this week requires an undefined “reasonable inquiry” before certifying results, potentially giving partisan county election board members more discretion to reject the outcome. The Georgia Election Board voted 3-2 on Tuesday to finalize the rule, which was supported by the same three...
Penn State coaches, teammates continue to praise Zakee Wheatley, who has been the talk of the offseason
Penn State’s coaching staff identified Zakee Wheatley as a potential playmaker prior to the 2022 season. The reserve safety intercepted a pair of passes and forced a fumble that year, but his opportunities were minimal last season. This year is different. The breakout opportunity is real for the fourth-year Nittany...
Mt. Lebanon man to spend at least 20 years in prison for sexual abuse of teen
A Mt. Lebanon man will serve at least 20 years in prison for sexual abuse of a minor after he was sentenced in state and federal court this week. Andrew Foxx, 43, pleaded guilty in May to charges in both courts stemming from the same set of facts. According to...
Tyler Cowen: Want more moderate candidates? Demand ranked choice voting
Ranked choice voting is on many state and local ballots this year, so it’s worth considering how it works in practice. Or, as we economists like to say: It’s time for some game theory. There are many ways to run a ranked choice system, but they all basically allow voters...
Rock legend Rod Stewart extends his Las Vegas Strip run
LAS VEGAS — Thirteen years and 200 shows are not enough for Rod Stewart at the Colosseum. The knighted, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer will be back with a dozen dates in 2025. Dubbed “The Encore Shows,” the series runs March 12, 14, 15, 19, 21, 22; May 29...
Ex-Centre County journalist accused of sex crimes to plead guilty, faces decade in prison
A former Centre County journalist accused of soliciting sex with underage girls intends to plead guilty to a federal charge that carries a lengthy prison sentence. Christopher Z. Morelli, 54, of Spring Township, is expected to formally plead guilty to one count of attempted enticement of a minor, according to...
Chris Hunter: Amid growing mental health crisis, why are a third of Western Psych beds closed?
There’s an ongoing national conversation about the spiraling mental health crisis — which was aggravated by the pandemic — and the urgent need to put more resources toward our faltering behavioral health system. Here in Pennsylvania, this health care emergency is in many ways more dire than the U.S. overall....
James P. Pinkerton: Hanwha and Nippon deals are good for Pa.
There’s so much bad news that it’s sometimes hard to spot the good news. But here’s some: An economic and strategic win-win between the United States and South Korea, injecting capital, jobs, and tech knowhow into eastern Pennsylvania. Yes, that’s good news. And we can have more win-wins, if we...
Westmoreland happenings: Art exhibit, car cruise, harvest festival, motorcycle show, more
Art • Latrobe Art Center will display the works of artist Kathy Sobota through Aug. 24 at the center, 819 Ligonier St., Latrobe. More than 50 watercolor paintings will be on display. Details: 724-537-7011 or visit latrobeartcenter.org. Church News • Greensburg Church of the Brethren will host a night of...
Cause of death revealed for ex-Ravens Super Bowl star Jacoby Jones who played for Steelers
Baltimore Ravens Super Bowl star Jacoby Jones died of hypertensive cardiovascular disease caused by high blood pressure, according to a New Orleans medical examiner. Jones was just 40 years old when he died on July 14. The listed cause of death was natural. Jones helped power the Baltimore Ravens to...
Letter to the editor: Trump a threat to democracy?
First they tried to keep him off the ballot. Then they tried to bankrupt him. When that didn’t work, they tried to throw him in jail. After all that, an underfunded, underprotective Secret Service almost got him killed. And they say that Donald Trump is a threat to democracy. Go...

