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Editorial: Olympics challenge us all to do better
Every year, the world has a chance to be better for a few days. Right now, more than 10,000 athletes from 206 countries have gathered in France for the Olympic Games. They will compete in 329 events over 32 sports. There are the classics such as running and cycling. There...
Letter to the editor: Simple fix for Secret Service
I have watched many “experts” give their opinions as to what went wrong at the Butler Farm Show rally that resulted in the attack on President Trump. Everybody from Secret Service agents, sheriffs, local police and even the Pennsylvania State Police commander had an opinion. I realize I have different...
The Stroller, July 28, 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. Bike run planned Aug. 24 by Ashley’s Eternal Angels Ashley’s Eternal...
Westmoreland happenings: Farmers market, car cruise, French dinner, more
Farmers market • Independence Health System Westmoreland will host a farmers market from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 31 at the employee shuttle lot at Frick Hospital, 508 S. Church St., Mt. Pleasant. Everything sold will be locally sourced and produced by the vendor. Fundraisers • E C Cruisers...
Letter to the editor: Supreme Court’s dangerous rulings
The Supreme Court under Chief Justice John Roberts is not conducting its rulings in a nonpartisan manner, and it’s hurting all our citizens. These rulings have gutted gun safety rights, voting rights, reproductive rights and our right to clean air and water. It reduced our ability to fight fraud and...
Go Laurel Highlands sets workshop for tourism grant program
Mark Brown’s family has lived in Westmoreland County for six generations. He’s been running Hemlock Lane Designs for 24 years. Brown, 59, of Jones Mills said that a tourism grant funded through a 5% county lodging tax has allowed he and his son, Shawn Hresko, to promote their furniture business....
Pirates farm report for July 27, 2024: Liover Peguero knocks in 3 runs to spark Indians’ win
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 45-52) triumphed over Iowa (Cubs), 8-5. SS Liover Peguero (.246) was 1 for 4 with three RBIs, including a two-run homer. C Henry Davis (.309) was 2 for 5 with a double and two RBIs. RF/1B Jake Lambe (.285) was 3 for 5 with an RBI and two...
Captain Albano claims $350,000 Adios final at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows
Captain Albano, who was the 1-2 favorite, won the $350,000 final of the Delvin Miller Adios Pace for the Orchids on Saturday evening at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows. He held off Wish You Well for the victory in 1 minute, 49.2 seconds to match a career best. Captain Albano...
Court tells governor’s office to reveal more details about why it hired private law firms
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. HARRISBURG — A three-judge Commonwealth Court panel has directed the governor’s office to reveal key details about why it spent tens of thousands in public...
Counterpoint: Bad policies, not gender, will cost Kamala Harris the presidency
Now that Vice President Kamala Harris is heir-apparent for the Democratic presidential nomination (chosen by party elites without a democratic process from her party’s voters), the next step we’ll see from the left is whipping out the women’s card. We’ve seen this in numerous other races, including with former presidential...
Letter to the editor: Irresponsible, dishonorable officials like Cheatle should all resign
Based on Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle’s testimony to Congress, it is obviously time to drain the swamp. She is just one of thousands of incompetents who live off the taxpayer dollar and have no respect for the public. They have no sense of responsibility or honor. Elected officials who...
Sounding off: Politics at top of readers’ minds
Economy top issue for voters Many Americans are struggling to feed families and put gas in cars. “It’s the economy, stupid” says it all! That phrase was coined by James Carville for Bill Clinton’s presidential campaign. Today, President Biden supporters tell us Bidenomics is working and things are just fine....
Penn State WR Julian Fleming enters camp with ‘huge chip on his shoulder’
Julian Fleming is an older receiver in a new position. The former five-star recruit is back in his home state, and the expectations for the Southern Columbia grad are great. Fleming, who transferred from Ohio State to Penn State after the 2023 season, impressed the Nittany Lions coaching staff and...
Letter to the editor: We can’t trust McCormick
David McCormick is pitching himself as a Pennsylvania “job creator” who we can trust to lead us. But I believe we can’t trust him because he is lying. A steady stream of reports have uncovered the truth: McCormick has a long record of killing American jobs. Now, we’ve learned McCormick...
Editorial: How will Butler rally change the way candidates campaign?
Former president Donald Trump will return to Pennsylvania. On Friday, it was announced the Republican presidential nominee would campaign Wednesday at the New Holland Arena in Harrisburg. It is another sign things are returning to normal after the July 13 campaign rally in Butler. Gunman Thomas Crooks, 20, of Bethel...
The Stroller, July 27, 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. Evening of fun planned for children experiencing grief Good Samaritan Hospice,...
Letter to the editor: Uniform clearances help protect all children
“We make our own criminals, and their crimes are consistent with the national culture we all share. It has been said that people get the kind of political leadership they deserve. I think they also get the kinds of crimes and criminals they create.” These are quotes by Margaret Mead,...
Inside Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s support for private school vouchers
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro is being eyed as a potential Democratic vice presidential nominee, but with that attention has come intense scrutiny of...
Pirates farm report for July 26, 2024: Henry Davis, Alika Williams combine for 7 hits in Indy victory
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 44-52) topped Iowa (Cubs), 7-3. SS Alika Williams (.330) was 4 for 6 with two runs scored. DH Henry Davis (.305) was 3 for 6 with two doubles and an RBI. CF Matt Gorski (.252) was 2 for 4 with an RBI. C Jason Delay (.321) was 3...
The best and worst uniforms spotted at the 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremonyVideo
The pomp and circumstance of the 2024 Paris Olympics was on display Friday during the opening ceremony. The Parade of Nations promenade provided an opportunity for 205 nations to present their flags — and specially-made national uniforms to match. The opening ceremony kicked off this year’s games on the Seine...
Gary Franks: For now it’s Kamala Harris
Bad start. President Joe Biden gave his vice president only one major responsibility, and Congress has given the VP position only one ongoing major responsibility. In both regards, the grade for Vice President Kamala Harris is an F. The border crisis will undoubtedly go down in history as one of...
Dolphins, Tua Tagovailoa reach long-term contract extension
The wait is over for the Miami Dolphins and quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. The two sides finally reached an agreement Friday afternoon on a long-term contract extension that will keep him leading the team’s offense for the foreseeable future. The deal is reportedly for four years and $212.4 million, according to...
Superior Court reverses judge’s bail denial in Sewickley torture case
Three months after an Allegheny County judge denied bail to a suspect accused of torturing a man in Sewickley, an appeals court ruled that he must be granted bail. Pennsylvania law says that every criminal defendant is entitled to bail unless they face a potential life prison term or there...
Stamp bags, needles and toys: Jury finds Munhall man guilty of murder in fentanyl death of son, 2
With thousands of empty stamp bags strewn throughout the parents’ Munhall apartment — mixed in with donuts, cookies and their three children’s toys — it was a matter of if, not when, the fentanyl would harm the kids, a prosecutor said. “Day after day, week after week, room after room,...
Whether at linebacker or defensive end, Penn State expects Abdul Carter to make an impact
INDIANAPOLIS — Abdul Carter certainly looks like a Big Ten defensive end. The former first-team All-Big Ten linebacker made the move to edge rusher prior to spring drills, and Carter is listed at 6-foot-3, 249 pounds on the Penn State roster. But new defensive coordinator Tom Allen is a fan...
