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Cumberland Valley parents try to salvage appearance by ‘30 Rock’ actor that school board canceled
Some Cumberland Valley School District residents are launching an all-out effort to salvage a school assembly in May that the school board canceled Monday night out of stated concerns over injecting “political activism” into the schools. The board, on an 8-0 vote, voted to cancel the scheduled appearance by Maulik...
Improvements underway at Spring Avenue Park in Greensburg
Those wanting to use the long-awaited improvements to the Spring Avenue Park in Greensburg’s Fifth Ward will only have to wait a little longer as finishing touches are being made to the playground. Workers from the Sports and Recreation Associates of Apollo were busy Tuesday installing the rubberized playing surface...
TikTok star dies at 36, family reveals
Popular TikTok creator Kyle Marisa Roth died last week at the age of 36, according to multiple media reports. Roth was known for sharing and discussing controversial blind items and gossip news about the entertainment world. Her sister, Lindsay Roth, announced the news this week on Instagram. “My sister Kyle...
Spring book sale scheduled at Northland Public Library in McCandless
Northland Public Library’s spring book sale is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 3-5 at 300 Cumberland Road, McCandless. Sunday features a bag sale, with the library supplying the bags. New this year, beat the crowds and register for a preview sale from 5 to 7:30 p.m. May...
Ross police implement OD prevention program
To assist in combating the opioid epidemic, the Ross Police Department is partnering with the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency to create an Opioid Overdose Prevention Program. The Ross department is offering a no-questions-asked overdose prevention kit to anyone who visits the police station lobby, 1000 Ross Municipal Drive....
Trump complains jury selection moving too fast in Manhattan hush money trial
NEW YORK — Former President Donald Trump complained Wednesday about jury selection in his Manhattan hush money case as the trial moves faster than expected toward opening statements. After prosecutors and defense lawyers agreed on a surprisingly robust total of seven jurors in one day, Trump sought to tap the...
Bethel Park music students selected for state festival
Six Bethel Park High School students earned seats through multiple competitive auditions to participate in the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association’s 2024 All-State Festival and Annual In-Service Conference, scheduled for April 17-20 in Erie. The students are Ethan Alberter, junior, All-State Concert Band, trombone; Maria Catana, junior, All-State Chorus, Soprano 1;...
Metal collection at Bethel Park’s Washington Elementary nets more than 2 tons
You could build, say, a pickup truck with the amount of scrap brought in during a metal-collection event in March at Bethel Park’s George Washington Elementary School. Michael Brothers Hauling and Recycling reported a total of 2.34 tons, or 4,680 pounds. The Baldwin Borough company collaborated with Verichek Technical Services...
Westmoreland happenings: Trail fundraiser, pancake breakfast, author talk, more
Art • The Greensburg Art Center will host “Anything Goes,” a display of the works of members of the Westmoreland Photographers Society, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays through May 31 at the center, 230 Todd School Road, Hempfield. Admission is free. A free opening reception will...
Election HQ: A voter guide to 2024 primary races
Primary election day in Pennsylvania is Tuesday, April 23. It is a presidential election year, so voters will be picking the Democrat and Republican candidates for the role, although the results are already a given as neither faces a challenger. It’s the same case in the battle for one of...
FDA announces recall of heart pumps linked to deaths and injuries
A pair of heart devices linked to hundreds of injuries and at least 14 deaths has received the FDA’s most serious recall, the agency announced Monday. The recall comes years after surgeons say they first noticed problems with the HeartMate II and HeartMate 3, manufactured by Thoratec Corp., a subsidiary...
A look at the Democratic primary between Summer Lee, Bhavini Patel
Pennsylvania’s primary election day is coming up next week and will feature one of the more interesting races as Democrats will choose between incumbent Rep. Summer Lee and challenger Bhavini Patel, an Edgewood councilwoman, in the battle for the District 12 seat in the U.S. House. TribLive reporter Ryan Deto...
New Saturday Soirées series transforms the Carnegie Carnegie
“How was your weekend?” I am a lucky person because I can often start the work week by answering that question with the reply, “Great! I went to work this weekend and had a lot of fun!” That was certainly the case Monday, April 8, following the kickoff of our...
Letter to the editor: Social Security fiasco
So, the Social Security Agency has been making huge blunders that somehow none of the geniuses that we the taxpayers employ there caught. They somehow overpaid some recipients in their monthly checks, then sent them letters telling them they need to pay back all of the overpayments, some totaling thousands...
Letter to the editor: Trump ‘voters’ remorse’ coming
The author of the letter “McDaniel ouster reminiscent of blacklisting” (April 1, TribLive) feels that Ronna McDaniel should have been allowed to express her views on MSNBC. Anyone who is paying attention to fact-based news (including MSNBC) knows that Trump’s “Republican” party is an existential threat to our democracy. They...
Review: ‘Company’ is a heartfelt musical comedy in shiny new wrapping
Stephen Sondheim’s musical “Company” may be a classic at this point, but the production in the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh season opened Tuesday night with a fresh take. The show’s original Broadway run began in 1970, with music and lyrics by Sondheim and a book by George...
Letter to the editor: Democrats, don’t vote for Biden
The writer of the letter “Don’t vote for Trump” (March 26, TribLive) asks Republicans to “sit this election out.” His brazenness and audacity are appalling. He is concerned with his democracy, but apparently not Republicans’ freedom to vote. Obviously he does not understand the MAGA movement. The Democratic Party uses...
The Stroller, April 17, 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. Brooms available for spring cleaning Tarentum Area Lions Club has a...
Letter to the editor: Tips for rural road safety
The Westmoreland County Farm Bureau is recognizing Rural Roads Safety Week April 14-20 by encouraging motorists to travel safely on roadways. As planting season begins and farmers return to the fields, tractors, farm trucks, wagons and other large equipment are once again traveling on roadways. These vehicles can pose a...
Pirates farm report for April 16, 2024: Nick Gonzales racks up 4 more hits in Indy win
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 7-9) outslugged St. Paul (Twins), 10-6. 2B Nick Gonzales (.397) went 4 for 5 with a double and a triple. DH Canaan Smith-Njigba (.286) went 3 for 3 with a walk, a double, two runs scored and two RBIs. CH Ji Hwan Bae (.500) went 2 for 4...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for April 16, 2024
High schools Baseball Monday’s results Tuesday’s results Class 6A Section 1 North Allegheny 13, Allderdice 1 Pine-Richland 5, Seneca Valley 4 Section 2 Central Catholic 13, Baldwin 9 Canon-McMillan 12, Hempfield 2 Mt. Lebanon 3, Norwin 2 Class 5A Section 1 Gateway 11, Armstrong 1 Fox Chapel 4, Franklin Regional...
Editorial: Shawn Denning’s actions betrayed people and police
Shawn Denning has admitted to drug crimes. The former Greensburg police chief was arrested in January 2023. Federal charges were filed against him as part of a methamphetamine and cocaine investigation detailing 16 months of activity. That puts the start of the probe before taking over the department as interim...
High school roundup for April 16, 2024: Canon-McMillan hands 1st loss to Hempfield
Teddy Burke homered, doubled and had three RBIs as Canon-McMillan won 12-2 in Section 2-6A baseball Tuesday to hand Hempfield its first loss of the season. Cam Russell doubled, singled and drove in four runs and Sebastian Shulsky struck out five in six innings for the Big Macs (4-6, 4-4)....
With sunken barge’s location confirmed, Ohio, Mon river traffic resumes
Pittsburgh-area river traffic resumed Tuesday with a few restrictions after the barge operator and U.S. Coast Guard confirmed the location of a sunken barge on the Ohio River. The sunken barge was one of 26 that broke loose during weekend flooding. Canonsburg-based Campbell Transportation Co. Inc. officials said they used...
Analysis: Kyle Larson settling in quickly as preparation continues for Indianapolis 500 debutVideo
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Kyle Larson said all the right things after completing 43 laps around Indianapolis Motor Speedway as part of his preparation for his debut next month in “The Greatest Spectacle of Racing.” He was glad he completed the rookie orientation last October and didn’t have to deal with...
