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PUNXSUTAWNEY — Defending PIAA Class 2A girls volleyball champion Freeport saw its title defense come to an end Saturday at Chuck Daly Memorial Gymnasium in Punxsutawney. District 6 champion Philipsburg-Osceola — a team the Yellowjackets defeated in the Class 2A semis a year ago — swept Freeport in the quarterfinals,...

NEW YORK — Reported bombs at separate Jewish sites caused alarm on Saturday and prompted an New York Police Department response as antisemitic incidents sparked by the war in Gaza continue to rise, police said. First, police were called to Holocaust Memorial Park on West End Avenue in Sheepshead Bay,...

Technology is making the 40-hour workweek an outmoded tradition. Historically, the workweek concept was based on the cycle of working from sunup to sundown, stopping either because the necessary work got done or it got too dark to see. The invention of gaslights in the late 19th century, followed by...

Abigail Stager, Kieran Shannon, Ally Ruiz and Isabella Costa scored to lead WPIAL runner-up North Allegheny to a 4-2 win over District 6 champ Altoona (15-6) in the PIAA Class 4A girls soccer first round Nov. 7. The Tigers (21-1) were to play District 3 champ Central Dauphin in Saturday’s...

The New York Times recently released polling from a half-dozen political battleground states, and you might have thought Moses himself had descended Mt. Sinai with a commandment: Thus shall be decided the 2024 presidential race. The findings weren’t good for the Democratic incumbent. President Joe Biden trails the serially indicted...

I enjoy watching the Pittsburgh Steelers whether they are winning or losing. Of course, winning is more fun. This season I’ve noticed a disproportionate number of “roughing the passer” calls being made, not only against T.J. Watt, but against other defensive players as well. This begs the question: Do NFL...

Religion and politics shouldn’t mix Why are we relying on writings over centuries old to provide answers and solace to problems? Some quote the Bible, shouting “it has the answers.” To me, the Bible, is a book of fantasy stories written by individuals who at that time believed mostly in...

Here are some of the highlights of Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti’s 13-page letter to Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel on Friday, informing the university that the conference is suspending head football coach Jim Harbaugh for the final three games of the regular season: • On the sign-stealing scheme: “The...

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. Operation Christmas Child accepting donations Several local churches are participating in...

McCandless Winterfest The third annual McCandless Winterfest returns on Saturday, Dec. 2 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Town Hall on 9955 Grubbs Road. There will be food, games, light displays and a fireworks finale. NICO collection McCandless Police will continue to collect non-perishable food items for the North...

Why are we relying on writings over centuries old to provide answers and solace to problems? Some quote the Bible, shouting “it has the answers.” To me, the Bible, is a book of fantasy stories written by individuals who at that time believed mostly in superstitions. Yet we sit back...

High schools Football WPIAL playoffs Class 6A Semifinals Friday’s results Central Catholic 42, Mt. Lebanon 7 North Allegheny 49, Canon-McMillan 7 Championship Nov. 18 schedule Central Catholic (10-1) vs. North Allegheny (10-1) at Norwin, 6 p.m. Class 5A Semifinals Friday’s results Peters Township 41, Moon 18 Pine-Richland 16, Penn Hills...

Charlie Meehleib takes pride in his performance on the defensive side of the ball. The Elizabeth Forward senior defensive end cherishes every opportunity he gets to change the complexion of a game, whether it be by making a tackle or putting pressure on an opposing quarterback. The senior Bucknell recruit...

Like Pennsylvania’s population overall, the veteran population is aging. According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, 37.1% of veterans are senior citizens. The largest group at 41.2% is those aged 45 to 64, meaning those approaching or planning for retirement. Only 21% are under age 45. That means more...

Glitter and Glow The Fox Chapel Garden Club will host its Glitter and Glow sale and auction from 7-9 p.m. Dec. 6 at the Fox Chapel Golf Club, 426 Fox Chapel Road. Fresh arrangements will be for sale, and people can bid on auction items. Tickets cost $35 and proceeds...

When it comes to playoff football in the WPIAL, it’s vital to limit mistakes and be opportunistic in making big plays. On Friday night, No. 2 McKeesport made a few more key plays than No. 10 Trinity in a 28-14 win to move onto the WPIAL Class 4A semifinals against...

It figures the second tussle between Beaver Falls and Neshannock this season would come down to a 2-point conversion. In a flashback to September, when the sides met in a MAC regular-season showdown and Neshannock won on a 2-point conversion stop by Anthony Bonner, Beaver Falls returned the favor Friday...

Donald Barksdale scored the deciding touchdown and picked off a pass to seal a victory Friday night as top-seeded Steel Valley defeated No. 9 Western Beaver, 21-18, in a WPIAL Class 2A quarterfinal game Friday night at Steel Valley’s Campbell Field. Barksdale scored his second touchdown of the game on...

Top performers for Week 11 of high school football in Western Pennsylvania. Passing 255 - Jaivin Peel, Western Beaver (12 of 28) 254 - Michael Cahill, East Allegheny (16 of 18) 236 - Braden Laux, Belle Vernon (14 of 18) 222 - Payton Wehner, Central Catholic (17 of 25) 218...

Belle Vernon quarterback Braden Laux threw three first-half touchdown passes — two to Quinton Martin — to help lead the top-seeded Leopards to a 49-6 WPIAL Class 3A quarterfinal win over No. 8 Deer Lakes on The Beach at James Weir Stadium. Laux connected with Anthony Crews on a 21-yard...

An 11-minute, 20-second drive opened the scoring in Friday’s WPIAL Class 5A semifinal with No. 5 Moon taking a 3-0 lead on Hayden Boland’s 32-yard field goal. The response of top-seeded Peters Township not only put the Indians ahead but allowed them to run away with a victory. The Indians...

Coming into the WPIAL Class A quarterfinal between No. 3 Bishop Canevin and No. 6 California, the Trojans’ running attack was grabbing all the headlines. But the Crusaders’ pass-happy offense wanted to prove its might on the ground, and they did just that Friday night at Norwin Knights Stadium, as...

A police officer was shot Friday night following a suspect pursuit that started in Pitcairn and ended with a crash in Allegheny Township. Westmoreland County District Attorney Nicole Ziccarelli said the officer was transported to a Pittsburgh hospital and is “expected to be OK.” The police pursuit began in Pitcairn,...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Independence police are investigating a shooting Friday afternoon at the Independence Center mall. Police initially said three people had been shot, but later updated that to four shot. One person is in critical condition. A police spokesperson said the shooting occurred in a public area inside...

MINNEAPOLIS — MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell has turned to in-house corporate counsel to defend him and his company against Smartmatic’s defamation claim in U.S. District Court in Minnesota, according to a court filing Friday. Doug Wardlow, who ran twice for state attorney general, filed formal notice that he and fellow...