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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 —...
Lindsay Theater open during park construction
Construction is underway for the new borough park in Sewickley that will be located in front of The Lindsay Theater & Cultural Center. The work is being done by Pittsburgh-based Vermont Stone & Horticulture at a cost of $93,424. The borough owns the land and the lawn that the theater...
Pirates to host Yankees in 2025 home opener
A showdown between Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes and New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge was the talk of the MLB All-Star Game this week. There could be a rematch in the Pirates’ home opener next season. For the first time in franchise history, the Pirates will face the Yankees...
Butler County airport authority denied Trump campaign request because of conflicting event
Donald Trump’s campaign reached out to local officials about holding a rally at Pittsburgh-Butler Regional Airport but had to find another venue after learning an event was already scheduled there for July 13, according to the Butler County Airport Authority’s chairman. Instead, Trump held his rally at the Butler Farm...
M. Thomas Davis: Determination, experience, wisdom — Joe Biden has it, Donald Trump does not
Winston Churchill once noted that, “There is only one thing worse than fighting with allies, and that is fighting without them.” It is among the many immediate misfortunes that the old Prime Minister is not around to give former president Trump a badly needed lesson in foreign policy. Fortunately, President...
Officials say message posted on gaming platform prior to Trump rally was from fake account
The 20-year-old man authorities said opened fire at a political rally in Butler County had photos and searches of both President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump on his cellphone, several news outlets reported Thursday citing unnamed sources. Sources told CNN that the gunman’s search history, dating back to...
Letter to the editor: Assassination attempt an outrage
All of the officers, staff and membership of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 92 in Lower Burrell pray for a speedy recovery, physically and mentally, for David “Jake” Dutch, his wife, Sheree, and extended family. Jake is a Marine Corps veteran and an active and valued member of our post....
Claudine Schneider and Susan Molinari: Violence against women takes center stage at the Republican National Convention
Violence against women, like all violence, is never acceptable. While both political parties have “said” we have to bring down the temperature in political discourse, evidently such empty pledges fall short when it comes to the GOP and women. The GOP is not only refusing to rebuke violence, but elevating...
