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River Road reopened in Parks Township
Route 66/River Road in Parks Township reopened Wednesday morning when crews completed cleanup of a mudslide, according to PennDOT. A portion of the road between Vandergrift and Leechburg closed April 3 because of the slide, caused by days of heavy rain that led to flooding throughout the region. Crews will...
Letter to the editor: Biden and Trump on abortion, immigration
In the upcoming federal election, you will have the choice of Joe Biden or Donald Trump unless some kind of shenanigans enter the fray. Biden prioritizes abortion and leaving the border practically open, breaking his oath of office with no liability. If you vote for Trump, who employs people in...
Letter to the editor: Burn center care exceptional
I was recently admitted to West Penn Burn Center with second- and third-degree burns on both of my hands and forearms, my abdomen, knee and back. I underwent surgery a few days later. The care I received from everyone — doctors, nurses, aides, therapists and food service and housekeeping staff...
Letter to the editor: Who to vote for? Here are some ideas.
In answer to the letter “Biden, Trump — who to vote for?” (March 27, TribLive): Vote for the one who does not have over 90 indictments against him. Vote for the one who honors our military, rather than the one who calls them “suckers.” Vote for the one who knows...
Editorial: Is Lee-Patel race a bellwether for Pennsylvania in presidential year?
In 2023, Allegheny County illustrated a changing reality of politics. It’s not just about Democrat and Republican. The fight for district attorney might have been decided in the primary. The incumbent, Stephen A. Zappala Jr., was seeking his seventh term but lost the May Democratic primary to public defender Matt...
Letter to the editor: Holiest day of year marred by ‘Transgender Day’ designation
March 31, Easter Sunday, was a day I will never forget. Easter, the most significant day on the Christian calendar, a day when the Christian Church around the world celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ, was proclaimed the holiest of holy days over 1,800 years ago. On March 29, two...
The Stroller, April 10, 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. Memorial service scheduled at Good Samaritan Hospice Good Samaritan Hospice, a...
Letter to the editor: Local operators produce natural gas responsibly
Ignoring existing regulations and standard operating procedures, as well as robust water recycling and conservation efforts, anti-natural gas activists are leveraging Beaver Run Reservoir’s latest drought watch to peddle false narratives around the industry’s responsible and stringently regulated water management practices (“Environmental groups scrutinize Beaver Run Reservoir water usage in...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for April 9, 2024
High schools Baseball Tuesday’s results Class 6A Section 1 North Allegheny 12, Butler 4 Pine-Richland 8, Allderdice 1 Section 2 Hempfield 10, Baldwin 0 Canon-McMillan 7, Norwin 4 Central Catholic 8, Mt. Lebanon 4 Class 5A Section 1 Armstrong 5, Penn Hills 2 Fox Chapel 15, Gateway 0 Penn-Trafford 8,...
High school roundup for April 9, 2024: Jake Pollaro powers North Hills past Mars
Jake Pollaro doubled, homered and drove in five runs to lead North Hills to a 9-4 victory over Mars in Section 3-5A baseball Tuesday. Tristan Weismann doubled twice for North Hills (5-1-1, 3-0). Jake Johnson singled, drove in a run and walked twice for Mars (3-2, 1-2). Albert Gallatin 8,...
Police arrest 2 in Sewickley torture case they say was triggered by hunt for gold Rolex
A hunt for a gold Rolex watch led two gun-wielding men to storm a Sewickley home Sunday and torture the man who lived there for more than five hours — gluing his eyes shut, burning him with lit cigarettes and urinating on him, police said Wednesday. “I’m here for my...
Pirates farm report for April 9, 2024: Aaron Shackelford homers twice in Altoona walk-off win
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 5-5) lost 6-5 to Toledo (Tigers). LHP Michael Plassmeyer (0-1, 4.50) went five innings and gave up five runs, two walks and two home runs and struck out four in the loss. RHP Chris Gau (9.00) allowed a run and two walks in an inning of relief. Carmen...
California bill takes aim at Ticketmaster, but musicians warn they could be collateral damage
CALIFORNIA — A California lawmaker has introduced a bill to take on ticketing giant Ticketmaster, but some recording artists are warning that the bill will empower ticket scalpers instead. If signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, Assembly Bill 2808, by Assemblywoman Buffy Wicks, D-Oakland, would be the first law of its...
Trial begins for man accused of killing Swissvale mother and 7-year-old daughter
Joan Campbell expected her daughter, a nurse, to stop by to see her the night of Feb. 14, 2023, so she could check on her. But Megan J. Campbell never showed. The next morning, at 6:22 a.m., Megan, who usually had an upbeat voice, called her mom. She sounded somber....
Analysis: Does golf need a dominant player? That depends on who it isVideo
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Golf after the peak years of Tiger Woods is just like it was before that “Hello, world” moment when he arrived. There was no shortage of talent or even rivalries. No dominant figure, either. Nick Faldo and Greg Norman brought a global focus to golf for about...
‘Aching’ Tiger Woods thinks he can get one more green jacketVideo
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Tiger Woods isn’t an old man in the traditional sense. Outside the ropes of professional golf, the 48-year Californian looks like a healthy, vibrant middle-aged man, especially with a hat on. Inside the yellow ropes of Augusta National Golf Club, where he will compete against 88 other...
Sustainability club students plan big for Pine’s Earth Day Event
Pine-Richland’s 6-School Sustainability Club doesn’t just talk the talk. It’s walking the walk Students from second through 12th grades will join forces with Pine Township to support its Earth Day Event, scheduled for 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 27 at the Pine Community Center. Sustainability Club members will facilitate...
Passion player: Pine-Richland teacher excels at pro football
Ellisyn Mularski teaches physical education and health at Pine-Richland High School, but when that final bell rings for the day, she trades her whistle for a football helmet for her unique side job: Playing wide receiver for the Pittsburgh Passion. On May 4, her students and the local community will...
Pennsylvania poised to become the next state to ban using a handheld device while driving
Pennsylvania is on its way to becoming the next state to ban the use of handheld cellphones while driving. The House of Representatives on Tuesday voted 124-77 to approve an amended version of a Senate-passed bill championed by Sen. Rosemary Brown, R-Monroe County, that would make it illegal for a...
LZ Granderson: Netanyahu owes U.S. better answers about Gaza
We as Americans should be asking hard questions about Benjamin Netanyahu. Does the prime minister have a vision to end Israel’s war in Gaza that doesn’t include us subsidizing indefinite occupation? Is he capable of the kind of diplomacy that’s necessary for peace? His history with four U.S. presidents is...
NPR comedy news quiz ‘Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me!’ to bring live show to Benedum Center
Since 1998, listeners have enjoyed NPR’s comedic news quiz show “Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me!” On Thursday, the show, normally recorded in Chicago, is coming to provide live laughs and current event insights at the Benedum Center. “Wait Wait” is a weekly show that features host Peter Sagal and a rotating...
Sean Carroll: Mail-in voting makes sense, and it works
I’ve just received by mail-in ballot for the April 23 primary election, and I’m excited to take a look at the choices and cast my votes. Having the opportunity to send my votes on a mail-in ballot is convenient, safe and legitimate. With my actual live ballot in hand, I...
Pa. Supreme Court hears debate on gun-industry immunity in lawsuit over Mt. Pleasant boy’s death
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court on Tuesday heard argument on whether a federal law that protects gun manufacturers from civil liability prohibits a Westmoreland County family from suing the company whose gun killed their teenage son. The case turns on the court’s interpretation of the federal Protection of Lawful Commerce in...
Portion of East Deer’s Days Run Road closed through late April
Days Run Road in East Deer is closed between Bailies Run Road and Holsing Lane while PennDOT crews repair a retaining wall. The road closed Tuesday morning and is expected to remain closed until late April while crews conduct 24-hour operations, according to PennDOT. The posted detour uses Kurn, Mahaffey,...
Jim Lee: Is Trump really leading in battleground Pa.?
Several national pollsters have concluded that Donald Trump is leading in Pennsylvania over President Biden. The RealClearPolitics polling average as of April 3 shows Trump with a 0.6% edge in the Keystone State. Some pollsters even show Trump at 52% support. Susquehanna Polling and Research takes issue with some of...
