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Trudy Rubin: ISIS terror attack in Moscow and GOP obstructionists play into Putin’s hands
Vladimir Putin and his intelligence agencies are blaming the hideous ISIS terror attack on a concert venue near Moscow March 22 on — you guessed it — Ukraine, the United States and Great Britain. Putin needs to distract attention from either the incredible failure of his security agencies to prevent...
‘Celebrate CV’ highlights school district’s students, achievements
The Chartiers Valley School District celebrated all that’s great in the district last month. The annual event, named “Celebrate CV,” is a districtwide open house that was held March 20. It consisted of more than 30 groups and activities, plus food trucks, games, and live performances from student musicians and...
Letter to the editor: Lombardi trophies
Seems rather odd that there is no mention of the nine out of 12 Lombardi trophies won by private schools in the recently completed Pennsylvania state basketball tournament. Bob “Halftime Adjustments” Lombardi, PIAA czar, seems to just shrug it off as sore losers. Wonder what the actual percentage of public...
Letter to the editor: Commissioners should give back pay raises
Regarding the letter “Westmoreland’s many issues” (March 21, TribLive): I agree that our county has many issues needing attention and that our current commissioners have not been doing their jobs to effect positive change and growth in Westmoreland County. I believe what Frank Herbert said about government is true: “All...
In brief: QVSD closed April 8, scam alert and more in Sewickley area
QVSD closed April 8 Quaker Valley School District officials announced the district will be closed April 8 due to eclipse concerns. Officials said the peak of the eclipse is expected to occur during the dismissal of all buildings, and there was concern that people would want to look at it...
In brief: Plum, Oakmont area events, week of April 1, 2024
Registration open for Plum youth fishing day Plum has opened registrations for the borough’s annual youth trout fishing day, which will be from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. April 13 on Plum Creek at 1040 Ross Hollow Road. The free event is open to Plum residents only. Families are asked...
In brief: North Allegheny area happenings, week of April 1, 2024
Bradford Woods road cleanup Bradford Woods’ spring road cleanup will be held in various periods throughout the day through April 14. The cleanup is being coordinated by the Bradford Woods Conservancy, a fund of the Allegheny Land Trust. Cleanup is on all roads within the borough and a few in...
Letter to the editor: Business aviation and the IRS
Your readers were unfortunately offered a caricature of those who use business aviation in a recent story (“IRS chief zeroes in on wealthy tax cheats in AP interview,” March 20, TribLive). First, most companies using business aviation are small- or medium-sized businesses, and most passengers are midlevel employees. Business aviation...
Editorial: Asleep at the controls: As Boeing bosses leave, scrutiny must continue
After an embarrassing and potentially dangerous bungling atop of the iconic American aerospace company, culminating in the grounding of hundreds of aircraft following a door plug blowing off a 737 MAX 9 mid-flight, Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun is stepping down. Also heading for the exits are Board Chair Larry Kellner...
Letter to the editor: McDaniel ouster reminiscent of blacklisting
I do not know anything about Ronna McDaniel other than a job offer was rescinded due to feedback from co-workers based on her past political party affiliation, not her job performance. In my opinion, reporting the news should be 100% free of political leanings. It should not matter if a...
The Stroller, April 1, 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. Addiction Recovery Ministry plans dinner theater fundraiser A mystery/comedy dinner fundraiser...
Hempfield supervisors approve part-time, paid fire department position in contested vote
Hempfield supervisors narrowly approved seeking paid part-time day shift drivers for the fire department. The move is part of efforts to strengthen and support the township volunteer fire department’s 10 stations in the face of challenges with emergency response. The township has met with firefighters over the past few months...
Letter to the editor: Climate change affects economy, too
Climate change is not just an environmental issue; it’s a significant economic challenge that is already affecting inflation rates and costs in America. Here are key points highlighting this impact: • The increasing frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, such as hurricanes, floods and wildfires, have significant economic repercussions....
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of April 1
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of April 1....
Editorial cartoons for the week of April 1
Editorial cartoons for the week of April 1....
Russia is behind Havana Syndrome, attacks on U.S., former lead Pentagon investigator saysVideo
The former head of the Pentagon’s investigation into the mysterious health incidents known as Havana Syndrome told the CBS investigation show “60 Minutes” he believes Russia was behind them and was attacking U.S. officials abroad and at home. In partnership with The Insider, a Russian exile media outlet, and German...
High school sports schedule for April 1, 2024
High schools Softball Monday’s schedule Class 6A Baldwin at Pine-Richland, 4 p.m. Class A Section 1 Union at Northgate, 4 p.m. Nonsection Beaver at South Park, 4 p.m. Laurel at Mohawk, 4:15 p.m. Mt. Pleasant at Leechburg, 4 p.m. Volleyball Boys Nonsection Mt. Lebanon at Canon-McMillan, 7 p.m. All schedules...
Pirates farm report: Quinn Priester allows 1 hit, fans 9 as Indy edges Louisville
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 1-2) beat Louisville (Reds), 6-4. RHP Quinn Priester (1-0, 1.59 ERA) allowed one hit and struck out nine batters over 5 2/3 innings to earn the win. RHP Kyle Nicolas struck out one in 1 1/3 innings of hitless relief to earn the save. 1B Malcom Nunez (.231)...
Democrats open Philly headquarters as Biden campaign boosts staffing across Pennsylvania
PHILADELPHIA — President Joe Biden’s reelection campaign and the Pennsylvania Democratic Party say they’re staffing up early in southeastern Pennsylvania and concluded a swing through the state with a rally at a new Philly headquarters on Saturday. National campaign manager Julie Chavez Rodriguez, who led a public event in Philadelphia...
Kansas City Chiefs’ Rashee Rice suspected in connection with 6-vehicle crash in DallasVideo
Police are looking for Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice in connection with a major multi-vehicle accident Saturday evening in northeast Dallas, law enforcement officials confirmed to The Dallas Morning News. A vehicle believed to be registered or leased to Rice was involved in a crash in the 6600...
Pennsylvania’s minimum wage battle is being led by Philly and its suburbs, with officials fighting for $15 per hour
With new leadership in Philadelphia and the surrounding counties, there’s a new spirit of collaboration. And they’re using it to pressure the state to raise the minimum wage. Twelve Democratic leaders and two Republicans from Southeastern Pennsylvania, home to almost half of the state’s population, are working together to lobby...
Westmoreland happenings: Recovery meetings, bingos, senior center news, more
Fundraisers • Lincoln Heights Civic Association will have bingo from 1 to 3 p.m. April 4 at the center, 42 Millersdale Road, Hempfield. There will be 20 regular games and five quickies. Payout is 50/50. Free coffee. Cost: 25 cents for a three-card board; $1 for quickies. • A bingo...
Letter to the editor: Congratulations to Lady Knights
I would like to publicly thank the Norwin Lady Knights for providing myself and other fans and supporters the thrills and excitement of tremendous high school basketball. It’s heartbreaking that their season ended two games early after the loss to a very good Spring-Ford team. Life seems unfair; the Lady...
Letter to the editor: Energy plan is just another tax
Gov. Josh Shapiro’s proposal for a revised energy plan is just another tax (“Shapiro’s proposed energy policy needs GOP support,” March 24, TribLive). The proposal is to have utilities pay the state a fee whenever they exceed state-established carbon emission levels. Utilities would then have to either pay the fee...
Fox Chapel area real estate transactions, week of March 31, 2024
Harmar Robert Bisceglia sold property at 117 Pearl Ave. to Michael and Rachel Victoria Marmarelli for $132,500. Indiana Nicole Warner sold property at 1014 Danason Drive to Verne Jacob and Lindsay Rae Bergstrom for $545,000. Vincent Smith sold property at 131 Rawlins Run Road to Matthew West for $440,500. Thomas...
