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Tips to avoid animal collisions, with Pa. once again No. 1 in insurance claims
Pennsylvania remains one of the riskiest states for vehicle collisions with wildlife, insurer State Farm says in a new report. The report released last week includes a number of safety tips as we get into the most dangerous months for animal collisions — in order: November, October and December. State...
Letter to the editor: McCormick is the leader we need
Eighteen years ago, Sen. Bob Casey went to Washington to enact change, but Washington changed him. In my opinion, he no longer represents Pennsylvania but the interests of the coastal elites who are attempting to run every facet of our daily lives. He is now a member of a Congress...
Letter to the editor: Don’t be fooled by Harris’ plans
As I watched the Donald Trump-Kamala Harris debate, I was reminded of the Clinton era, when he attempted to have every American have a home to achieve the so called “American dream.” He removed the mortgage requirements set by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac by regulating that a homebuyer needed...
The Stroller, Oct. 1, 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. Concordia to celebrate Oktoberfest...
Editorial: Are more appeals necessary in Pittsburgh officer’s firing over Taser death?
In October 2021, Pittsburgh police Officer Keith Edmonds had an interaction with a citizen. Jim Rogers was a homeless Black man in his 50s. He matched the description Edmonds was given as he responded to a call about a possible stolen bike. Body camera footage recorded the incident — including...
Letter to the editor: Disgusted by Trump’s attitude toward military
I am a U.S. Army veteran. My six-year enlistment included two years on active duty and two in the Pennsylvania National Guard. I attained no high rank, was awarded no medals or ribbons for gallantry or heroic actions. I never served in combat, but I wore the uniform proudly and...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Sept. 30, 2024
High schools Golf Girls WPIAL championships Monday’s results Final round At Butler CC Par: 72 Class 3A 1. Ellie Benson, Peters Township, 75-74–149 2. Mya Morgan, Elizabeth Forward, 81-76–157 3. Siena Smith, Pine-Richland, 78-80–158 4. Betty Glyptis, Peters Township, 84-77–161 5. Sophia Severns, Peters Township, 80-82–162 6. Brooke Vowcheck, Peters...
High school roundup for Sept. 30, 2024: Burrell girls hand 1st loss to North Catholic
Makiah Buchak, Mikey Kariotis, McKenna Miller and Maggie Nesko scored to lead Burrell to a 4-1 victory in Section 2-2A girls soccer Monday night, handing North Catholic its first loss of the year. Dana Barczykowski was the winning goalkeeper for the Bucs (9-2-1, 5-2). Laurel Mealie scored for North Catholic...
Major League Baseball mourns death of all-time hits leader Pete Rose
On the field, Pete Rose will be remembered as an all-time great. His resume is nearly unparalleled: 17-time All-Star, three-time World Series champion, World Series MVP, National League MVP, NL Rookie of the Year, three-time batting champ and two-time Gold Glove winner. He became MLB’s all-time leader with 4,256 hits...
Sewickley man pleads guilty in fatal Christmas Eve crash
A Sewickley man who was driving 88 mph on a snow-covered back road when he crashed his car, killing his girlfriend’s sister, pleaded guilty on Monday to homicide by vehicle. Luke Flowers, 20, will be sentenced by Allegheny County Common Pleas Judge Kelly Bigley on Jan. 9. As part of...
DA’s office charges Mon View Apartments owner with creating public nuisance
The Allegheny County District Attorney’s Office on Monday accused the owner of a West Mifflin subsidized apartment complex of creating a public nuisance after the property failed repeated inspections and spawned complaints of sewage in the streets. A criminal complaint against Mon View Apartments charges Mon View Apts. LLC with...
Ford to cover cost of home charger, installation for EV buyers through end of year
In an effort to boost sales, Ford Motor Co. will cover the cost of a home charging station and its installation starting Tuesday through the end of the year for customers who buy or lease a new electric vehicle. EV sales aren’t growing as quickly as the industry had expected....
John Dorfman: Dividends don’t (usually) lie
Geraldine Weiss, who died two years ago at age 96, was a successful investment newsletter writer at a time when few women were prominent in finance. She wrote a book called “Dividends Don’t Lie.” Weiss’ investment strategy was to invest in stocks with a dividend yield above that stock’s historical...
Sewickley Township woman sues AHN over methadone ‘poisoning’ error
When the surgeon arrived in the waiting room at Forbes Hospital in Monroeville on Jan. 13, Audrey Lindsey’s family immediately felt relief. The doctor explained that her routine back surgery had gone great. He sent Lindsey’s long-time partner and daughter upstairs to wait for her to come out from anesthesia....
Election HQ: A Pennsylvania voter guide to 2024 election
Election day in Pennsylvania is today. Voters head to the poll to cast their ballot for president. Their choices, if you haven’t heard, are Vice President Kamala Harris or former President Donald Trump. The two rivals have made many visits to Western Pa. to make their case for why they...
2024 Pennsylvania general election voters’ guide: U.S. House District 16
Candidates participating in this year’s general election were invited to submit information to the League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania, which partnered with PennLive to create this voters’ guide. The candidates below are in contested races to represent Pennsylvania in Congress and are in the order provided by the League...
2024 Pennsylvania general election voters’ guide: U.S. House District 17
Candidates participating in this year’s general election were invited to submit information to the League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania, which partnered with PennLive to create this voters’ guide. The candidates below are in contested races to represent Pennsylvania in Congress and are in the order provided by the League...
2024 Pennsylvania general election voters’ guide: U.S. House District 14
Candidates participating in this year’s general election were invited to submit information to the League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania, which partnered with PennLive to create this voters’ guide. The candidates below are in contested races to represent Pennsylvania in Congress and are in the order provided by the League...
2024 Pennsylvania general election voters’ guide: U.S. House District 12
Candidates participating in this year’s general election were invited to submit information to the League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania, which partnered with PennLive to create this voters’ guide. The candidates below are in contested races to represent Pennsylvania in Congress and are in the order provided by the League...
‘Fall’ into October with these library offerings
At Penn Hills Library, 1037 Stotler Road, autumn and spooky season is in full swing with a variety of activities for visitors of all ages. Registration is required where noted, and seating is limited in some instances. For details, check out the library’s website at pennhillslibrary.org. CHILDREN • Nature’s Tricks...
Dan DeBone: Time for legislative action on Pa.’s transportation and infrastructure crisis
As the State House and Senate return for their remaining voting days this year, one major piece of overdue legislation demands immediate attention — Act 89. Passed a decade ago, Act 89 was one of the most comprehensive transportation packages in Pennsylvania’s history. It provided funding for public transportation, highways,...
2024 Pennsylvania general election voters’ guide: Treasurer
Candidates participating in this year’s general election were invited to submit information to the League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania, which partnered with PennLive to create this voters’ guide. The candidates below are in a contested race for Pennsylvania Treasurer and are in the order provided by the League of...
2024 Pennsylvania general election voters’ guide: Auditor General
Candidates participating in this year’s general election were invited to submit information to the League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania, which partnered with PennLive to create this voters’ guide. The candidates below are in a contested race for Pennsylvania Auditor General and are in the order provided by the League...
2024 Pennsylvania general election voters’ guide: Attorney General
Candidates participating in this year’s general election were invited to submit information to the League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania, which partnered with PennLive to create this voters’ guide. The candidates below are in a contested race for Pennsylvania Attorney General and are in the order provided by the League...
Saint Vincent linebacker Wiley Purry continues to pile up tackles, takeaways
Ask Saint Vincent senior linebacker Wiley Purry what he misses most about his native California, and the expected answers are given: his family and the beach. But he admitted southwestern Pennsylvania has its perks, too. “I love the atmosphere nature-wise. A whole bunch of trees,” he said. “It looks so...
