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Letter to the editor: Real reason food prices are so high
Let’s say the cost of fuel goes up 18% (actually it’s been more) since 2020. A farmer buys new equipment or parts to fix his equipment — 18% increase in fuel cost. A farmer buys seed/fertilizer to use for planting in the spring — 18% increase in fuel cost. A...
Heat waves, dry spells have financial impacts yet to be seen by local farmers
A roller coaster summer of heat waves and dry spells is pausing business on some local farms, threatening their pocketbooks. “We’re usually open at the end of July,” said Mikayla Long of Myers Pickle Farm in Gilpin, a well-known farm and store that’s been selling locally grown produce during summer...
Editorial page cartoons for the week of Aug. 5
Editorial page cartoons for the week of Aug. 5....
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of Aug. 5
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of Aug. 5....
Butler Farm Show officially opens 22 days after shooting
As the saying goes, the show must go on. On Sunday evening, hundreds packed into the Butler Farm Show grounds to fulfill an annual routine, just three weeks after tragedy struck those same grounds. Less than a month after the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump during a campaign...
Wind lofts bounce house in Maryland, killing 5-year-old, injuring another child
A 5-year-old boy was killed and another child injured after a wind gust lofted a bouncy house 15 to 20 feet into the air at a Maryland baseball game, carried it over a wall and dropped it onto the playing field, as children fell out. The tragedy happened just before...
New Kensington woman’s son charged in her stabbing death in Arnold
Police charged a New Kensington woman’s son in her stabbing death early Sunday evening. Diana N. Rebold, 73, was found by police in the middle of Liberty Avenue in Arnold. Police arrested Brian Johnathan Rebold, 38, of Arnold and charged with one count of criminal homicide and one count of...
Pirates farm report for Aug. 4, 2024: Newly acquired Billy Cook knocks in 3 runs for Indy
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 49-55) fell 10-8 to Toledo (Tigers). LF Billy Cook (.288), who the Pirates recently acquired in a trade with the Orioles, was 3 for 5 with three RBIs, including a two-run homer and a double. RF Edward Olivares (.245) was 3 for 5. 1B Seth Beer (.313) doubled...
Far-right chaos continues in U.K. with at least 100 arrested
Disorder and chaos spread across U.K. towns and cities through Sunday, with police arresting at least 100 after far-right protests became violent. Demonstrators in Rotherham, northern England, attacked police and targeted hotels Sunday, according to the Press Association. Videos on social media appeared to show demonstrators storming into a Holiday...
West Point drops opener in Little League Softball World Series, will play again Tuesday
GREENVILLE, N.C. — West Point had one chance against Willcox’s pitcher in the fifth inning, getting a run out of a rally. But Willcox ace Hattie Macumber didn’t allow another opportunity. Macumber fanned 15 West Point batters as Willcox (Ariz.), the West Region champion, dealt the Mid-Atlantic champion a 2-1...
Scenes from the Valley: Images captured in the Alle-Kiski Valley from July 25-31, 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...
Letter to the editor: Project 25 piece better served as editorial
The article “What is Project 2025, and how could it impact the Pittsburgh region?” (July 28, TribLive) would have been better served as an editorial. To have it as a top story in your Sunday print edition is shameful. The entire article is conjecture and blatantly screams of “Vote for...
Letter to the editor: Ending K9 officers a bad look for Jeannette
The City of Jeannette recently announced that they are no longer going to employ the police K-9 officers (“Jeannette shutters K-9 program as ‘cost prohibitive,’ ” July 25, TribLive). Details were not given, but the officers recently filed a lawsuit against the city for overtime pay. Prior to the lawsuit, there...
Letter to the editor: Celebrating all of a person’s heritage
Simple biology shows us that each person has a mother and a father. Both contribute DNA equally to the offspring. If a person has both the great African American and people of India as a heritage, both should be celebrated. Ignoring this fact shows a sad lack of understanding of...
Letter to the editor: Saddened by daily news reports from Western Pa.
As the son of a mother who lovingly recounted growing up in Butler, and a grandfather who made sure I was the only kid in Queens County, N.Y., who grew up with a reverence for Ralph Kiner, Bill Mazeroski and most of all Roberto Clemente (which didn’t exactly endear me...
Fox Chapel area real estate transactions, week of Aug. 4, 2024
Aspinwall BP Brothers LLC sold property at 413 Center Ave. to APB Properties LLC for $234,423. Blawnox Estate of Harry Plusquellec Jr. sold property at 535 Fountain St. to Frank Vozza for $75,000. Etna James Olson sold property at Butler St. to Deborah and Stefano Acierno for $20,000. Harmar James...
North suburban real estate transactions, week of Aug. 4, 2024
Bellevue Frank Anthony Bonacci sold property at 606 Cliff Av to Lindsey Crumley and Dylan Lukitsch for $216,500. Bradford Woods Mitchel Zemel sold property at 25 Chestnut Road to Michael and Shannon Thomas for $975,500. Etna James Olson sold property at Butler St. to Deborah and Stefano Acierno for $20,000....
East suburban real estate transactions, week of Aug. 4, 2024
ALLEGHENY COUNTY Churchill Wilmington Savings Fund Soc FSB Tr sold property at 2331 Marbury Road to Ambunga Brigitte Mbembo for $265,000. Forest Hills Corner Lot Homes LLC sold property at 109 Bevington Road to Mary Duffy Rooney for $400,000. Amagu Homes Flips LLC sold property at 125 LeGrande Drive to...
Letter to the editor: ‘Weird’ is a mean word, and Trump may take the bait
Was anyone surprised last week to hear so many prominent Democratic spokespeople use the same exact word? The word of the day was “weird.” When you see a montage of the clips, it’s obvious to me that they brainstorm via Zoom each morning to decide on the talking point for...
Letter to the editor: Netanyahu visit strange time for consensus
Congress gave Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a standing ovation. He has faced calls to resign from 72% of Israelis, including Hamas hostages’ family members, six of whom were arrested protesting the very address Congress applauded. He has faced indictments in Israel for corruption. Just a year ago, Israelis took...
Westmoreland happenings: Brewfest, super bingo, more
Festival • Cook Township Community Center will host its third annual Backyard Brewfest from 3 to 9 p.m. Aug. 10 at the center, 1714 Route 711. Must be 21. There will be food and music. Cost: $10, in advance; $15, at the gate. Tickets: tinyurl.com/mptr5dh9. Fundraisers • Westmoreland County Blind...
The Stroller, Aug. 4, 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. National Night Out celebrations scheduled Three National Night Out celebrations are...
Editorial: This trade is not finished, Mr. President
A Rube Goldberg machine is the intersection of inspired engineering, cartoonish imagination and childlike faith. Familiar from Goldberg’s own illustrations in the 1930s and Saturday morning programming like “Tom and Jerry” and “Scooby-Doo,” they are contraptions that string together improbable parts to accomplish a seemingly simple task. A marble rolls...
Letter to the editor: Ending price gouging
Fidelity sends a periodic newsletter to its investors. Its June 17, 2024, issue dealt with the gap between the reality and the perception of the U.S. economy. The data shows the economy is healthy and growing, but Americans are very pessimistic. Our gross domestic product has grown over the past...
Edward Kizza, Eric Dick lead Riverhounds to road win in Sacramento
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds continued their midseason surge with a 1-0 road win over Sacramento Republic FC on Saturday night. Edward Kizza scored late in the first half and goalkeeper Eric Dick made eight saves to lead the Riverhounds to their third win in their last four games, regaining momentum after...
