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‘When can I die?’: Paralyzed by a bullet, he chose not to go on. Now his shooter heads to prison for life
The bullet severed Jacob Jaillet’s spinal cord. That meant, doctors told his parents, that the 21-year-old would never walk, talk or eat again. He could never be disconnected from the machinery keeping him alive. “However, Jacob’s brain was completely intact,” his mom, Tami Jaillet, testified Monday. “They call this ‘locked...
Joyce M. Davis: Student’s death alarms Black parents who fear for children’s safety
“For sure in this township … if it was Blacks that did this there would be no hesitation … they would already at DCP (Dauphin County Prison).” That’s only one of a slew of angry comments on social media following the death of 16-year-old Justin Johnson. It’s reminding many of...
Editorial: Why do USGA and Oakmont Country Club need state money for U.S. Open?
The U.S. Golf Association is, technically, a charity. According to a ProPublica investigation, the U.S Golf Association has assets valued at $791 million. In 2022, the organization had $223 million in revenue and $263 million in expenses, leaving it $28 million in the hole. Those expenses included 10 people making...
Artists show talent at Schoolhouse event in Bethel Park
For going on eight years, members of the Bethel Park Historical Society have worked diligently on renovations to the former Bethel High School building, with origins dating back to 1905. As the Schoolhouse Arts and History Center on South Park Road, the building serves as an applicable gathering place for...
Westmoreland County Senior Spotlight: Hempfield’s Laney Springer
On April 13, teams and individuals participated in the Lady Spartan/Wildcat Invitational, and Hempfield won the girls team title. It figures to be one of many accolades the team earns this season. One of the members of the team, senior Laney Springer, was second in the javelin, throwing more than...
Derry grad Josh Ulery beefs up numbers while shouldering big responsibilities for UPJ baseball
Derry grad Josh Ulery already was a fixture in the Pitt-Johnstown baseball lineup. Over his first two seasons with the Mountain Cats, he started 67 of a possible 75 games. In his sophomore season, he raised his batting average by more than 30 points from his freshman year, increased his...
Leechburg grad McKenna Pierce shows position versatility, big bat with Carlow softball
When Morgan Pierce wanted to work on pitching during her days as a junior high and high school player at Leechburg, she had a built-in practice partner: sister McKenna, younger by three years. Being the little sister, McKenna Pierce usually didn’t have much choice when Morgan asked her to serve...
Pine-Richland student named national Future Chefs finalist
Madeline Campbell, a fifth-grade student at Pine-Richland’s Eden Hall Upper Elementary School, is a finalist in the national Future Chefs competition. One of only five students selected nationwide, Madeline won district and regional competitions to earn a bid for the national title with her recipe, Madeline’s Lemon Chicken and Fried...
Alejandra Marquez Guajardo: Mexico emerges as a destination for Americans seeking reproductive health services — not for the first time
When its six-week abortion ban went into effect on May 1, Florida joined nearly two dozen other U.S. states that ban abortion or greatly restrict it. These laws came into effect after the Supreme Court’s 2022 decision to overturn Roe v. Wade ended nearly 50 years of the constitutional right...
Guatemala becoming tourism hot spot for young travelers
Adventurous travelers seeking beauty and budget thrills should look no further than Guatemala, a friendly country that remains largely unexplored by many Americans, but can be reached in as little as six hours from many cities in the U.S. A question I fielded several times before my late February trip:...
Letter to the editor: Casey spending and taxing
To Sen. Bob Casey: Watching your latest commercial blaming corporations’ “corporate greed” for the rising costs we are all bearing made me laugh. Here is an easy lesson for you and your staff. Even a first-grader can understand it. Place two apples in a bucket. Each apple is worth $1....
In brief: Penn Hills and Verona area happenings, week of May 6, 2024
Upgrades under way at library The Penn Hills Library, 1037 Stotler Road, installed new computers for public use May 1. The library also is in the process of updating its Job and Career Resource Center. New additions there include a job and career binder with local job opportunities, as well...
In brief: Pine, Richland area happenings, week of May 6, 2024
Farm to Fork dinner series Chatham University’s Farm to Fork dinner series will begin May 9 and continue every Thursday from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the Eden Hall campus, 6035 Ridge Road, Richland. Chefs from Parkhurst Dining will create dishes using produce from Eden Hall’s farm and other local...
In brief: Artist reception, Mother’s Day event and more in Sewickley area
Artist reception The Sewickley Public Library is hosting an artist reception showcasing the work of Johno Prascak on Thursday, May 16 from 7-9 p.m. The eight canvas paintings currently on display at the library depict the iconic Carnegie Steel Homestead Mill Works. Johno Prascak is a Munhall-born artist whose unique...
Letter to the editor: Protesters’ outrage is shortsighted
George Washington University students are calling for Israel to be destroyed. The growing antisemitism and Islamophobia at our colleges tell me that 6 million Jews killed in World War II means nothing to them. Their outrage is shortsighted, to say the least. The following are outrages they seem to have...
The Stroller, May 6, 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. AVH Auxiliary plans Mother’s Day plant sale Allegheny Valley Hospital Auxiliary...
Letter to the editor: Trump’s ‘accomplishments’
In the letter “Looking back at Trump’s accomplishments” (Nov. 7, TribLive), the writer failed to mention a few more accomplishments President Trump can claim during his administration. For instance, the federal deficit. The writer pointed out the business tax cut that Trump instituted, but failed to mention the enormous federal...
Editorial cartoons for the week of May 6
Editorial cartoons for the week of May 6....
In brief: Plum, Oakmont area events, week of May 6, 2024
Plum to honor Rustic Ridge responders A ceremony honoring the first responders to the Rustic Ridge house explosion is scheduled to be held at 6 p.m. May 13 at the municipal center on Mike Thomas Way. The event, sponsored by the borough, will be held at the outdoor amphitheater or,...
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of May 6
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of May 6....
High school sports schedules for May 6, 2024
High schools Baseball Monday’s schedule Class 6A Section 2 Norwin at Baldwin, 4 p.m. Class 5A Section 1 Fox Chapel at Plum, 7 p.m. Franklin Regional at Penn-Trafford, 4 p.m. Gateway at Penn Hills, 4 p.m. Class 3A Section 1 Ellwood City at Shenango, 4 p.m. Mohawk at Riverside, 4...
Pirates farm report for May 5, 2024: Anthony Solometo, Bubba Chandler help end Curve’s 15-game skid
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 16-14) topped Buffalo (Blue Jays), 8-3. SS Nick Gonzales (.360) had two doubles, a walk and an RBI. 1B Jake Lamb (.403) was 2 for 3 with a walk. DH Malcolm Nunez (.261), 2B Liover Peguero (.306) and LF Matt Gorski (.236) all had RBIs. RF Dustin Peterson...
Scenes from the Valley: Images captured in the Alle-Kiski Valley from April 25-May 1, 2024
Here is a weekly look at recent images captured throughout the Alle-Kiski Valley. From major news events to routine gatherings, the Tribune-Review’s “Scenes from the Valley” photo package brings to life activities and moments happening in your backyard. To have a photo considered as a “Scenes from the Valley” candidate,...
Letter to the editor: A Middle East peace solution
About 3,600 years ago, God instructed Moses to lead his people to the “promised land,” the land that is Israel today. This was long before Palestine was even thought about. Since then, this land has been controlled by many different nations, kingdoms or empires. In 1948, Great Britain gave up...
Fox Chapel area real estate transactions, week of May 5, 2024
Blawnox Robert Lisowski sold property at Unknown Address to Wyatt and Sarah Royse for $339,900. Etna George Clementson sold property at Ganster St. to Tri Cog Land Bank for $57,841. Daniel Lee Pilszak sold property at Ganster St. to Tri COG Land Bank for $19,562. Indiana Jennifer Bochek sold property...
