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3rd-year coach has high expectations for Pitt-Greensburg women’s volleyball team

Coaches generally are hesitant to heap too much praise on their teams. Preseason, in season, postseason, doesn’t matter. Most coaches would prefer not to inflate their players’ collective ego. That’s why Kevin Conroy’s assessment of his women’s volleyball team at Pitt-Greensburg is eyebrow-raising. Especially considering that, over his first two...
Penn State New Kensington men’s soccer team full of confidence after PSUAC title-game berth in ’23

The Penn State New Kensington men’s soccer team has experienced a considerable amount of success in recent years. In the three seasons since the covid-19 pandemic wiped out the 2020 schedule, the Lions are 34-16-2, including 22-3-2 in the Penn State University Athletic Conference. Last fall, for the first time...
Letter to the editor: South Park carry license event appreciated

I was at the recent Allegheny County Sheriff’s Department license to carry event in South Park, and I have to say that it was run as smoothly as it could possibly be. It took me 12 minutes to stand in line, have my photo taken and developed and be called...
Why Punkie Johnson still has love for Lorne Michaels, even if ‘SNL’ was not her ‘zone’

Punkie Johnson’s relationship with “Saturday Night Live” is “still strong,” even if she won’t be among the cast members returning for its 50th season. “Mutually, we just understood that it was not my zone,” the stand-up comic said, shedding more light on her recent departure. Johnson, who joined the NBC...
Letter to the editor: What’s Trump’s military record?

I don’t understand why JD Vance and several Republicans keep badgering Gov. Tim Walz about his military service of 24 years. This could all be stopped by someone speaking up and saying, “What is Donald Trump’s military service record?” I’m just saying. Nancy Cochran Springdale...
In brief: North Allegheny area happenings, week of Aug. 26, 2024

Jazz concert in Marshall A free concert is scheduled from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Aug. 31 at Marshall’s Knob Hill Park, 415 Knob Road. Enjoy music performed by 20-member band Big Fat Jazz, performing classic and contemporary numbers from Duke Ellington, Henry Mancini, Chicago and more. ‘That’s Osteoporosis’ An informative...
In brief: Girl Scouts recruitment night, Edgeworth Bridg Club and more in Quaker Valey

Girl Scouts Recruitment Night Sewickley-area volunteers will present information about Glen Oaks Girl Scouts and answer questions about how to register your K-12 daughter, become a volunteer or both. Please join us on Sept. 9 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Club Thaw outdoor pavilion, 174 Campmeeting Road Ext. in Bell...
In brief: Plum, Oakmont area news, events for the week of Aug. 26, 2024

Oakmont Borough passes new ordinance Oakmont Borough council members approved an ordinance amending borough code section 204-314C., Fences and Walls: establishing setbacks, design materials and other requirements. Borough manager Scot Fodi said the amendment will add illustrations to the code book. He said they were a part of the book’s...
In brief: Millvale High School Grand Reunion, mum sale and more in Shaler area

Reunion recap July 20 marked the 13th Millvale High School Grand Reunion at Croatian Center. Held every two years since 1998 (with the exception of 2020 due to the pandemic), the event welcomes all alumni, attendees and friends of Millvale High School for a day filled with a catered dinner,...
Bethel Park area happenings, week of Aug. 26, 2024

Rev ’Em Up for Kids The 13th annual Pasta Too Rev ’Em Up for Kids mega car cruise event is scheduled for Sept. 1 at the South Park VIP and ice-skating rink paved lots off Corrigan Drive in Bethel Park. In case of inclement weather, the flex day is Sept....
In brief: Bridgeville, Carnegie area news and events, week of Aug. 26, 2024 and beyond

Chartiers Valley personnel moves Chartiers Valley school directors approved some personnel moves during their meetings July 23 and Aug. 13. Hirings include Nicci Pastorak, playground aide at the intermediate school for $16 an hour; Kimberly Hirsh, substitute playground aide for $11 an hour; and Dexter Lopez, temporary electrician for $19.72...
In brief: Library fundraiser, Men Wear Pink and more in the South Hills

Whitehall Public Library fundraiser As part of September’s county-wide Love Your Library fundraising campaign, Whitehall Library is planning an after-hours, 21 and over event on Sept. 20. As guests enjoy their brews and bites, they will have opportunities to explore their own magical prowess playing games, creating crafts, solving puzzles...
Letter to the editor: Criticism of Walz’s military record deserved

In conjunction with the advent of the Harris-Walz ticket on the Democratic side, one area of continued focus and evaluation pertains to Gov. Tim Walz’s military record. The letter “Facts about Walz’s military record” (Aug. 17, TribLive) lays claim to having absolute truth to end all debate about Walz’s service....
In brief: Penn Hills and Verona area happenings, week of Aug. 26, 2024

Rosedale Beach Club requests donations for festival Rosedale Beach Club in Verona has put out a call for donations for the pool’s annual festival. The donation wish list includes various types of soda and paper products such as napkins, paper towels, plates, aluminum pans and Ziploc bags. Festival planners also...
Editorial: Iran’s attack on America: Criminal meddling in U.S. elections and protests

Back in 2016, it was the Russians who interfered with the U.S. presidential election, stealing emails and computer files from the Democrats and giving them to WikiLeaks to publish, seeking to embarrass the party and damage nominee Hillary Clinton. The culprit was the FSB, the Kremlin’s successor to the KGB,...
Letter to the editor: Biden and Harris deserve a failing grade

President Biden (and Vice President Harris, by association) have had four years to fix the rising prices, the out-of-control borders and soaring inflation that affect all of us, whether Democrat or Republican. The fact that the Biden administration has done practically nothing to fix those and the other problems they...

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