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Priscilla Presley suing former associates for elder abuse, theft of $1 million
Priscilla Presley is suing several former business associates, alleging financial elder abuse and seeking over $1 million in damages. The widow of legendary rock musician Elvis Presley filed the legal documents on Thursday, claiming she was forced into “a form of indentured servitude,” according to TMZ. The 79-year-old is accusing...
Rachel Langan: Fully funded public education must include cyber charters
When a parent says that a public school isn’t what it used to be, the implication is usually bad. But for Brenda Jesky, a Latrobe mother of three, that’s not the case. Her daughter Maddy — who has high-functioning autism — struggled with learning in both public and private traditional...
Russian court sentences US reporter to 16 years in spy trial
A Russian court sentenced Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich to 16 years in a penal colony after finding him guilty of espionage, the Interfax news service reported Friday. The court’s verdict came after a closed-door hearing in Yekaterinburg’s Sverdlovsk Regional Court that had been moved up almost a month...
Misspelling on Corey Comperatore’s uniform tag existed before RNC
The “a” is missing on late Buffalo Township firefighter Corey Comperatore’s turnout gear. And, according to Buffalo Township Fire Chief Kip Johnston, it was a running joke at the department. Comperatore was killed when gunman Thomas Crooks fired several shots into the crowd July 13 at former President Donald Trump’s...
3rd annual Comedy Jam will benefit Mario Lemieux Foundation
This Saturday, comedian and former Pittsburgher Steve Byrne will produce his third annual Comedy Jam to benefit the Mario Lemieux Foundation. The show, which boasts an impressive all-star lineup of national acts and Pittsburgh favorites, will be held at Rivers Casino Event Center. “I’d done stand up with Bill Burr...
Biden’s campaign chair acknowledges support ‘slippage’ but says he’s staying in the race
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden’s campaign is insisting anew that he is not stepping aside as he faces the stark reality that many Democrats at the highest levels want him to consider how stepping aside from the 2024 election to make way for a new nominee atop the ticket could...
Butler County law enforcement asked to testify in D.C. about Trump rally shooting
Two local law enforcement officials have been asked to testify before the U.S. House Committee on Homeland Security regarding the July 13 assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump at the Butler Farm Show grounds. Homeland Security Committee Chairman Mark Green, R-Tenn., announced Wednesday he invited Butler County Sheriff Mike...
Letter to the editor: Trump has already won
The election is over — Donald Trump won. He is a hero and martyr. He took one for the team. It will only get better for Trump, with President Biden’s slow deterioration. And I’m not even a Trump supporter. Pete Miller Delmont...
Community honors, says farewell to Corey Comperatore
Mourners wiped away tears and held small American flags as they watched the procession for Corey Comperatore pass by from the streets of Freeport and other Butler County communities. Firefighters offered somber waves back to the crowd from the windows of their fire trucks. Many onlookers expressed sympathy for the...
Take the TribLive weekly news quiz: July 19
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Letter to the editor: Trump doesn’t have qualities needed to serve common good
According to the article “Why Butler County is so crucial to Trump’s election chances” (July 6, TribLive), southwestern Pennsylvania and Butler County play significant roles in the upcoming election. We remain concerned Catholics who have been challenged to integrate gospel aspirations when we vote. To be more specific we consider...
Global tech outage spurred lines at Pittsburgh airport; some government, hospital, business issues
A widespread technology outage affected companies and services across industries Friday — grounding flights, knocking banks and hospital systems offline and affecting other organizations in Pittsburgh and around the world. At the heart of the massive disruption is CrowdStrike, a cybersecurity firm that provides software to scores of companies worldwide....
Letter to the editor: It’s clear Biden isn’t up for the job
After the humiliating and bizarre surrender to the Taliban in Afghanistan, resulting in 13 dead and dozens of horribly wounded U.S. troops, and hundreds of dead and wounded Afghan civilians, I wrote a letter titled “Democrats’ double standard” (Sept. 21, 2021), pertaining to President Biden’s mental decline, that was published...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: July 19-21
If Picklesburgh isn’t your jam, there are still plenty of things to do around the area this weekend. Whatever your hobby or favorite pastime, you can check out one (or more!) of these five things to do. Tekko 2024 Anime fans from all over the region will come together throughout...
Vacation bible school, Sunday services and more at Sewickley area houses of worship
Antioch Baptist Church 332 Elizabeth St., Sewickley. 412-741-7688. antiochfwbaptistsewickley.org. Morning worship and praise service is at 10:45 a.m. First Sunday Sunday School is at 9:30 a.m. First Friday virtual bible study is at 6:30 p.m. A link is available on the website. Beth Samuel Jewish Center 810 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge....
Alle-Kiski High School Reunion News – July 19, 2024
Publicize your class’s high school reunion announcement. Send information as soon as possible to vndnews@triblive.com or The Stroller, 210 Wood St., Tarentum, PA 15084. Please include a daytime telephone number. • The Pegtown Reunion will be at 1 p.m. July 28 at Apollo Spring Church Sportsman Club, 1945 Route 56,...
The Stroller, July 19, 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. Car cruise to raise funds for Leechburg Public Library Leechburg Public...
Laurels & lances: Kids giving back
Every week in this space, we give a spotlight to some of the best and worst news. Sometimes it’s a smaller aspect of a bigger story. Sometimes it’s a piece from one community that might have been missed by others. This week, we know what the lance is. Everyone knows...
Letter to the editor: Stop the anger and hate that divides us
As a 76-year-old American, I have lived through the assassination of President Kennedy and his brother Robert and the Rev. Martin Luther King. America must stop the hateful rhetoric that accuses a political opponent of wanting to be a dictator and attacking their principles. I lived through the Vietnam years,...
5 things to do in Westmoreland County this weekend: July 19-21
At last, it might not be too hot to spend some time outdoors. Here are some things to get you outside while the temperatures are more temperate — or stay in the air conditioning — this weekend. Parish festival Come out for a day of family, fun and fellowship at...
Hunter Biden seeks dismissal of tax, gun cases, citing decision to toss Trump’s classified docs case
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter, asked federal judges Thursday to dismiss tax and gun cases against him, citing a ruling in Florida this week that threw out a separate prosecution of former President Donald Trump. The requests in federal court in Delaware and California underscore the potential ramifications...
Road rage or self-defense? Jury weighs claims in killing of off-duty Oakdale cop
Kevin McSwiggen told a jury Thursday that he never intended to shoot the man he claimed cut him off in traffic two years ago. Instead, he testified, he followed Charles “Chuckie” Stipetich to his Blawnox home to talk to him about his driving to help keep others on the road...
Penguins sign 2nd-round pick Harrison Brunicke to 3-year deal
The Pittsburgh Penguins now have both of their second-round picks from last month’s draft under contract. On Thursday, the Penguins signed defenseman Harrison Brunicke to a three-year entry-level deal, the team announced. The two-way contract carries an $875,000 cap hit, according to PuckPedia. A 6-foot-3, 196-pound native of South Africa,...
Police arrest man linked to Gainey staffer in Downtown Pittsburgh shooting
Pittsburgh police have arrested a city man previously convicted on drug charges in connection with a shooting Downtown earlier this week. Ray Rivera, 58, of East Liberty, shot a man twice in the arm while the victim was in a car near Smithfield Street on Tuesday afternoon following an argument...
‘I’m here to honor him’: Hundreds gather for Corey Comperatore
They came from as far away as Arizona and Brooklyn, N.Y., on Thursday to honor the life of Corey Comperatore, a husband, father and former volunteer fire chief killed by gunfire Saturday at a campaign rally for former President Donald Trump in Butler County. A steady stream of mourners —...
