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In brief: Herald area events for the week of Sept. 2, 2024
Hearing planned on zoning changes in Sharpsburg Sharpsburg officials have scheduled a public hearing to discuss proposed zoning ordinance amendments. The hearing is set for 6 p.m. Sept. 12 at the borough building, 1611 Main St. Councilwoman Sarah Ishman said the borough is “cleaning up the code” so it is...
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of Sept. 2
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of Sept. 2....
Trib HSSN WPIAL soccer rankings for week of Sept. 1, 2024
WPIAL soccer rankings (Through Saturday’s games) Boys Class 4A Rank, Team, (Record), Last 1. Seneca Valley (3-1) 2 2. North Allegheny (2-1-1) 3 3. Fox Chapel (1-0-1) 4 4. Plum (2-0-2) NR 5. Peters Township (2-1) 5 Out: Norwin (1-2) 1 Class 3A 1. Thomas Jefferson (2-0-1) 1 2. Franklin...
Pirates farm report for Sept. 1, 2024: Indians smack 4 homers to rally past Louisville
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 65-64) overcame a seven-run deficit to beat Louisville (Reds), 10-9. It was the biggest comeback victory for the Indians since 2005. C Dylan Shockley (.245) hit a two-run homer in the seventh inning for the winning run. Shockley went 2 for 4. 3B/2B Nick Yorke (.328) was 3...
High school sports scores for Sept. 1, 2024
High schools Soccer Boys Sunday’s results Avonworth tournament Moon 4, Mercyhurst Prep 1 Belle Vernon tournament Belle Vernon 5, Baldwin 0 Thomas Jefferson 6, Connellsville 0 Girls Sunday’s results Avonworth tournament Cathedral Prep 0, Bethel Park 0 South Fayette 4, Avonworth 0 Belle Vernon tournament Baldwin 2, Connellsville 0 West...
Fentanyl vaccine heads for clinical trials, with goal of saving lives
A fentanyl vaccine developed by researchers at the University of Houston is expected to head to clinical trials sometime in the middle of next year, with the hope of being a groundbreaking solution to a deadly crisis. The vaccine, which has shown success in animal studies, is designed to stop...
Scenes from the Valley: Images captured in the Alle-Kiski Valley from Aug. 22-28, 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...
Smoke restaurant to close in Lawrenceville
Smoke, a popular taqueria in Lawrenceville, is closing, according to a post on social media. The Butler Street restaurant will close its doors on Sept. 16. “A Huge THANK YOU to everyone who dug what we did,” a post on Instagram, signed Jeff, said. “We appreciate ALL of you! An...
Letter to the editor: Speeding in Greensburg —preventing a tragedy
We have all read the heartbreaking story of the sweet 11-year-old who was struck and killed by a car in Natrona and how they are now looking into the speeding problem there (“11-year-old killed in Natrona crash ‘brought people together,’ ” Aug. 22, TribLive). As a previous 30-year resident of Northmont...
Penn State’s Harrison Wallace III steps up as No. 1 wide receiver vs. West VirginiaVideo
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Harrison Wallace III put on a show in Penn State’s season-opening win over West Virginia. Wallace had a career day, eclipsing 100 yards, scoring two touchdowns and, if there was any doubt, establishing himself as the Nittany Lions’ No. 1 wide receiver. To some, Wallace’s performance might...
Robert Morris’ Rob Carter Jr. lands No. 1 highlight on SportsCenter’s Top PlaysVideo
Robert Morris defensive back Rob Carter Jr. might have made the best play of the college football season, just as the season got under way. Carter’s acrobatic acrobatic, one-handed interception just before halftime Saturday night in a 36-14 loss at Utah State was No. 1 on SportsCenter’s Top Plays after...
Sewickley area real estate transactions, week of Sept. 1, 2024
Bell Acres Joy Johnson sold property at 115 Grouse Ln to Victor Joseph Yates and Amy Knop for $870,000. Franklin Park Edward Hunter sold property at 2352 Nicholson Road to Deborah Rinehart for $365,000. Leet LBKRT LLC sold property at 126 Broad St. to Topo Enterprises LLC for $228,500. Leetsdale...
Fox Chapel area real estate transactions, week of Sept. 1, 2024
Etna Paul Weisenee sold property at 52 Angle Alley to Anthony Williams for $20,000. Fox Chapel John Ammer sold property at 129 South Drive to Wexford Real Estate Develop LLC for $1,000,000. John Shallenberger sold property at 120 W. Chapel Ridge Road to Michael Howell and Alisa Sumkin for $500,000....
North suburban real estate transactions, week of Sept. 1, 2024
Bellevue John Stranger sold property at 424 Hallett Pl to Brian Campe trustee for $85,000. Estate of Robert Thomas sold property at 154 Kendall Ave. to Alexandra Stangle for $118,500. Etna Paul Weisenee sold property at 52 Angle Aly to Anthony Williams for $20,000. Franklin Park Edward Hunter sold property...
East suburban real estate transactions, week of Sept. 1, 2024
ALLEGHENY COUNTY Churchill Darrell Rubin sold property at 2407 Marbury Road to Joseph and Morgan Friedly for $465,000. Brad Ward sold property at 2271 McCrea Road to David Scott McGill for $425,000. Edgewood Ashutosh Nanda sold property at 133 Dewey St. to Kaleab and Alyssa Abebe for $712,000. Nicholas Akinkuoye...
Letter to the editor: Diocese can’t remove priest’s faith, love, courage
I have been a parishioner at Immaculate Conception Church in Irwin for 26 years, 19 of which Father John Moineau has been the pastor. This is the same Father John who has been vilified by the Diocese of Greensburg since the end of May for potentially creating a “conspiracy” to...
Editorial: There’s no excuse for not reporting child sexual abuse
How hard is it to report suspected sexual abuse of a minor? In recent years, we have been buried under an absolute avalanche of proof that children have been sexually abused, if not outright raped, by people in positions of authority. A 2018 Pennsylvania grand jury report indicated a minimum...
Letter to the editor: Pa. schools should offer sustainable menstrual products
It is time for Pennsylvania schools to welcome eco-friendly menstrual products for a greener future for students and the planet. Pennsylvania could flow toward sustainability one sustainable tampon at a time by incorporating eco-friendly menstrual products (such as menstrual cups and period-proof underwear) into their school budgets and policies. This...
The Stroller, Sept. 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. Volunteers needed for Kiski River cleanup The Kiskiminetas Watershed Association will...
Inflation explained: It seems everything is more expensive than 5 years ago. Here’s why.
As she walked the aisles of Walmart in Frazer, Ashley Williams of Pittsburgh’s Morningside neighborhood wanted to know the “mathematics behind” the rising cost of milk, eggs and other staples. Terry Riehle of Greensburg struggled to understand why Land O’Lakes cheese costs more per pound than most cuts of meat...
Letter to the editor: The social contract of a civilized society
The following are remarks made by Elizabeth Warren in 2011: “There is nobody in this country who got rich on his own. Nobody. … You moved your goods to market on the roads the rest of us paid for; you hired workers the rest of us paid to educate; you...
Harris, Trump and the future of corporate taxes
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump will clash over corporate tax rates in the next two months. As President, Trump pushed for lower corporate tax rates and got them. In 2017, Congress slashed the corporate tax rate to 21% from 35%. Corporate tax as we know it today was born in...
A brother’s eulogy: Domenico Schiano di Cola remembered as ‘the most kind and selfless person’
Editor’s note: Hundreds of mourners gathered Monday at Most Blessed Sacrament Church to celebrate the life of Domenico “Domen” Schiano di Cola of Harrison. Schiano di Cola, 29, co-owner of the popular J&S Pizza, died Aug. 6 in Italy after experiencing sudden cardiac arrest. His brother Vincenzo and lifelong friend...
A new life’: Norwin grad serves as Navy aviation electronics technician
A 2020 graduate of Norwin High School is expanding his worldview outside of Southwestern Pennsylvania with the U.S. Navy. Petty Officer Second Class Blake Stoffel has been to Portugal, Italy and Iceland during his four years in the military. He said Portugal was his favorite so far. “For me, serving...
Federal probe into Diddy allegations now focused on Miami hotel
NEW YORK — The federal investigation into Sean “Diddy” Combs’ alleged sex and narcotics trafficking is now focused on a ritzy Miami hotel. According to recently filed legal documents obtained by TMZ, federal prosecutors in the Southern District of New York obtained a subpoena, demanding that the unnamed Florida hot...
