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South Hills student achievements for the week of June 25, 2024
Thomas Jefferson High School students won first place at the Allegheny County Envirothon on April 26 and went on to compete in the statewide environmental competition in Mifflinburg . Allegheny County Conservation District hosted 135 high school students representing 11 school districts at the annual competition at North Park. The...
Shaler Area student achievements for the week of June 25, 2024
Three Shaler Area High School students were honored in the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. Isabelle Dutkovic, who just completed her senior year, received a Gold Key award for her personal essay “Eldest Daughter Tragedy” and is an American Voice nominee, highlighting her ability to articulate the thoughts and perspective...
Letter to the editor: Hamilton should resign immediately
I feel that Westmoreland County Register of Wills Sherry Magretti Hamilton should resign immediately (“Westmoreland Register of Wills fined, agrees to resign,” June 17, TribLive). It is a shame she can’t simply be removed from office. It is a deplorable situation where we, the taxpayers, must watch her continue to...
Editorial: What RFK Jr. really means to the Pennsylvania ballot
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has filed paperwork to appear on the Pennsylvania ballot as a presidential candidate. The fourth Kennedy to run for president and the first to do so as an independent, he maintains that he will win. That’s the position of any presidential candidate, no matter how long...
The Stroller, June 25, 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. Free meals available at Knead Community Cafe Knead Community Café will...
Some skeptical, others confident in Housing Authority police’s word to step up Sheldon Park patrols
Eric Walters has witnessed this before. The notion that police will step up patrols in the Sheldon Park apartment complex in Harrison isn’t believable to the nine-year resident. “They’ve been saying that,” Walters said. “If they do, they’ll do it a couple days and say they’re doing something, and then...
Letter to the editor: Believers know that God hates abortion
I felt I had to reply to the letter “Abortion and the Bible” (June 16, TribLive). The problem with the writer is that he uses a tactic called “comparing apples to oranges.” When using a Scripture, one must use it in the correct context as it was written. Using it...
Penn State lands commitment from coveted 4-star DE Granville
Penn State added yet another high-profile prospect to its 2025 recruiting class. Max Granville, a consensus four-star defensive end/linebacker from Fort Bend Christian Academy (Texas), verbally committed to the Nittany Lions on Monday night. Granville, one of Penn State’s top defensive targets in the 2025 cycle, picked the Nittany Lions...
Bill allows for stuffed toys made and/or sold in Pennsylvania to be more eco-friendly
Teddy bears and other stuffed animals sold in Pennsylvania may soon go green. The state House of Representatives on Monday voted 154-48 to send a bill to Gov. Josh Shapiro for enactment that would end a 63-year-old prohibition on the distribution and sale of stuffed toys made with recycled materials...
Receiver Brandon Aiyuk requests meeting with 49ers
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Brandon Aiyuk is reportedly huddling with the San Francisco 49ers after agonizing this offseason over his future. Aiyuk called for that meeting to discuss his contract impasse, ESPN’s Ryan Clark reported on Monday’s “NFL Live” show. July 23 is when Aiyuk and his teammates must report...
After a ‘rough’ start, Sen. John Fetterman opens up about his mental health journey
ASPEN, Colo. — It wasn’t the 2022 election that nearly killed Sen. John Fetterman. By his own account, it was the aftermath. The Pennsylvania Democrat has been candid about his personal experience with depression and self-harm, shining a spotlight on what can still be a taboo subject for many Americans....
Pine heats up for Community Day
At least it’s not raining. That seemed to be the consensus among folks who attended Pine Community Day as temperatures topped 90 degrees on the afternoon of June 22. Yes, it was a scorcher. But in place at Pine Community Park were plenty of ways to beat the heat, from...
Uber is locking out NYC drivers mid-shift to lower minimum pay
Uber Technologies Inc. has begun locking New York City drivers out of its app during periods of low demand in an attempt to fight a minimum wage rule, and Lyft Inc. is threatening to do the same. As a result, some drivers say their wages have fallen by as much...
Mutual Aid EMS planning July 5 blood drive
Mutual Aid EMS is hosting a blood drive July 5, two months after paramedics became the first in Westmoreland County to carry blood to emergencies. The drive, in partnership with the American Red Cross, will be held 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the agency’s EMS base at 561 W....
Jeannette City School District holds line on taxes in $24M budget
The millage rate for Jeannette City School District property owners will remain steady for the 2024-25 school year. School directors this month unanimously approved the $24 million spending plan. A deficit of about $615,000 will be covered by the district’s fund balance, which sits around $6 million. Increased costs related...
Memorial 5K in memory of Mike Reese set at Mammoth Park
An event in memory of the late state Rep. Mike Reese is set for July 6 at Mammoth Park. The Mike Reese Memorial 5K — Roast, Run and Family Fun is $50 for adults and $25 for people under 21. The donation includes the run, food, drinks and entertainment. Youth...
Candace Lightner: Sen. Fetterman, sign the pledge to stop distracted driving
Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman, following his history of speeding and distracted driving while at the wheel, needs to understand that his actions have real consequences — consequences that can take innocent lives. The family of Gracie James knows this fact; she was a victim in a distracted driving crash unrelated...
Addition of Hiram allows PAC to split into 2 divisions in several sports; football coaches eager for new format
First, administrators at Hiram approached Presidents’ Athletic Conference officials about joining as an affiliate member for men’s volleyball. It was a welcome request for PAC brass. The conference was set to sanction men’s volleyball for the first time in 2025, and the Terriers would grow the PAC to seven teams...
Marium Zahra : I’m a high school student — the TikTok ban violates our free speech
In April, President Joe Biden signed into law the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, a measure that could effectively ban the video-sharing app TikTok in the United States. The bill, passed as part of a military aid package, is set up as a protection against foreign adversaries,...
Letter to the editor: You’ll get autocracy if you vote for Trump
I’m not sure how anyone can accept the possibility of autocracy. Project 2025, a plan put together by conservative groups backing Donald Trump, includes many notions that deal with taking away your rights — giving more authority to the executive branch and telling you what you can do. If you...
North Allegheny area briefs, week of June 24, 2024
Franklin Park festival Franklin Park’s Festival in the Park is scheduled for June 29 on the lower fields at Blueberry Hill Park, off Blaine’s Way. The festival kicks off at 4 p.m. and features inflatable attractions, food trucks, activities, entertainment, a petting zoo, ax throwing, and live music. The night...
In brief: Food Truck Thursdays, networking event and more in Sewickley area
Food Truck Thursdays Sewickley Public Library is hosting Food Truck Thursdays this summer. Enjoy the gourmet delights of a different food truck every Thursday evening from 4-7 p.m. through Aug. 8. Have a picnic and enjoy provided crafts, yard games and more on the library lawn each week. Details can...
In brief: Plum, Oakmont area events, week of June 24, 2024
Plum hires teachers Three teachers are among new hires the Plum School Board approved at its June 18 meeting. Gretchen Weber was hired as a business, computer and information technology teacher at the high school with an annual salary of $56,000. Megan Walters will be paid $54,300 to teach social...
In brief: Bethel Park area happenings, week of June 24, 2024
Summer Spectacular fireworks Bethel Park will hold its annual Summer Spectacular fireworks display at 9:40 p.m. June 29. Suggested viewing areas include Abraham Lincoln Elementary School, 1524 Hamilton Road; St. Germaine Church, 7003 Baptist Road; Hamilton Presbyterian Church, 4500 Hamilton Road; Cool Springs, 1530 Hamilton Road; and Lowe’s, 5775 Baptist...
In brief: Ross, West View happenings, week of June 24, 2024
Tax rises with budget adoption North Hills School Board on June 6 adopted the district’s final budget for the 2024-25 school year, implementing a real estate tax increase of .67 mills. The rate rises by 3.4%, from 19.70 to 20.37 mills. A maximum of 6.2% was allowed under the Act...
