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Section of Route 130 in Jeannette expected to close Friday
A section of Route 130 in Jeannette and Penn Township is expected to close Friday. PennDOT officials said the road likely will be shut down through late June, depending on weather and operations. Route 130, or Harrison Avenue, connects Harrison City and Jeannette. During the closure, a 60-inch corrugated metal...
Letter to the editor: Biden the better option
I’m not the biggest Joe Biden fan, but I would rather have a steady hand steering the ship. One who doesn’t use lies, deceit and falsehoods for his own profit. A Christian, not a philanderer who is in the race for his own good, to save himself from justice for...
Pa. House committee to consider bill setting electric vehicle fee to start at $125
Pennsylvania’s electric vehicle owners would pay an annual fee to help make up for lost gas tax revenue that goes toward maintaining the state’s roads and bridges under a bill to receive consideration by a legislative committee Monday. The legislation, sponsored by the House Transportation Committee Chairman Ed Neilson, D-Philadelphia,...
Warm, Italian soup puts farro in the spotlight
The popularity of farro isn’t hard to understand, as it’s an extremely versatile grain with a nutty flavor and chewy bite. Also known as emmer, farro is a type of wheat that’s been widely cultivated in the Mediterranean for thousands of years. And it’s becoming more and more popular in...
Letter to the editor: EVs and the environment
To all you people who think buying an EV to appease President Biden’s Green New Deal, listen up. No. 1: EVs have a much larger carbon footprint than gas-powered cars. The weight of the vehicle causes more rubber tire wear. No. 2: Almost every component — nickel, cobalt, lithium —...
In brief: Plum, Oakmont area events, week of April 8, 2024
Old Mine Road becomes Mike Thomas Way The U.S. Postal Service was expected to process address changes for Old Mine Road to Mike Thomas Way on April 9, the borough announced. Plum Council in October approved changing Old Mine Road to Mike Thomas Way in honor of the former borough...
In brief: North Allegheny area happenings, week of April 8, 2024
Understanding Climate Change An Understanding Climate Change event is scheduled for 6 to 7 p.m. April 18 at the Heritage and Cultural Center, 830 Aufman Lane, McCandless. The presentation will be directed at understanding the current status of the changing climate for a nontechnical audience. Suggested donation is $10. Register...
In brief: Hard to recycle event, volunteers wanted and more in Sewickley area
Hard to recycle A hard to recycle event is planned for 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 27 in Leetsdale Industrial Park at 380 Leetsdale Industrial Drive. Cost is $5 per participant. It includes unlimited recycling of cell and home phones, computer towers and peripheral equipment, microwave ovens, stereo equipment,...
In brief: Pine-Richland area happenings, week of April 8, 2024
Hall of Fame noms The Pine-Richland Athletic Hall of Fame is seeking nominations for its Class of 2024. The Hall of Fame honors and recognizes those associated with Pine-Richland athletics who have experienced significant accomplishments. Nominations will be accepted through April 30 in these categories: • Athlete — must have...
Letter to the editor: Listen to those who know Trump
On Jan. 21, The New York Times published an article “What 17 of Trump’s Best People Said About Him.” These best people served in some of the highest-level positions in the Trump administration. A few excerpts: William Barr, attorney general: “He is a consummate narcissist, and he constantly engages in...
Man shoots couple dead in Scott then kills himself in W.Va. while fleeing, police say
A man early Monday killed both the woman with whom he had been in a long-term relationship and her new boyfriend in Scott before killing himself on a West Virginia highway, authorities said. Police were called to the 1300 block of Great Oak Drive for a welfare check at 2:50...
Editorial: What will you learn from the eclipse?
The sun does not hide behind the moon that often. OK, that’s not quite true. A solar eclipse happens about twice a year, even up to five times a year. A total eclipse, where the moon blacks out sun leaving only a brilliant halo, happens about once every year and...
Letter to the editor: Vote James Hayes for Congress
Residents of the 12th Congressional District have a stark choice this year choosing who they send to represent them in Congress. There is James Hayes, an accomplished business leader whose views align strongly with the voters in Western Pennsylvania. Then there is incumbent Summer Lee, a far-left radical whose principal...
Pa. State Police settle Washington County woman’s strip-search lawsuit for $250K
Pennsylvania State Police will pay $250,000 to settle a federal lawsuit by a Washington County woman who claims she was wrongfully strip-searched on the side of Interstate 70 in 2021 after being stopped for speeding. The details of what happened after a trooper pulled over Holly Elish remain in dispute,...
The Stroller, April 8, 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. Tickets on sale for Casino Theatre jazz concert The Casino Theater...
Letter to the editor: Useful idiots, then and now
During the Cold War, particularly in the 1950s, the term “useful idiot” was used to describe people in the U.S. and other Western nations who, perhaps unwittingly, spread ideas enjoining communist ideology. Today, some young people in our country may not have even heard the term, especially since the Soviet...
Kentucky’s John Calipari in talks to become the next basketball coach at Arkansas
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Kentucky’s John Calipari has been in talks with Arkansas to become the school’s next men’s basketball coach. The Lexington Herald-Leader was told Sunday that Arkansas reached out to Calipari regarding the position following last week’s departure of Eric Musselman, who left Fayetteville after five seasons to become...
In brief: Herald area events for the week of April 8, 2024
Trees, shrubs available to Sharpsburg residents Tree Pittsburgh is partnering with Sharpsburg to offer a Tree Adoption event from 4 to 6 p.m. April 26 in Kennedy Park. The event is funded by a grant from the Arbor Day Foundation and Verizon. Originally, 150 trees and shrubs were available to...
Editorial cartoons for the week of April 8
Editorial cartoons for the week of April 8....
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of April 8
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of April 8....
High school scores, summaries and schedules for April 7, 2024
High schools Baseball Sunday’s results Class 6A Section 1 Pine-Richland 9, Butler 1 Butler 8, Pine-Richland 4 Section 2 Norwin 1, Baldwin 0 Norwin 10, Baldwin 4 Class 4A Section 1 Hopewell 15, Beaver 5 Section 3 West Mifflin 5, Elizabeth Forward 0 Monday’s schedule Class 6A Section 1 Butler...
High school roundup for April 7, 2024: Norwin softball walks off Baldwin
Norwin staged a two-run rally in the bottom of the seventh to defeat Baldwin, 4-3, in Section 1-6A softball Sunday afternoon. With one out, Kyla Coyne hit a game-tying home run, Bailey Snowberger doubled, and Diem Wardzinski delivered an RBI double to lift the Knights (3-3, 2-2) to a walk-off...
Pirates farm report for April 7, 2024: Anthony Solometo tosses 4 scoreless innings in Curve loss
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 5-4) dropped a 3-2 decision to Memphis (Cardinals). SS/2B Nick Gonzales (.405) was 3 for 4 with a double and walk. LF Canaan Smith-Njigba (.231) was 2 for 3. 2B/SS Liover Peguero (.371) and 1B/RF Matt Gorski (.227) each knocked in a run. LHP Cam Alldred (3.86) started...
Penn State trustee scolded for making ‘spectacle’ in push to name football field after Joe Paterno
This story was produced by the State College regional bureau of Spotlight PA, an independent, nonpartisan newsroom dedicated to investigative and public-service journalism for Pennsylvania. Sign up for our north-central Pa. newsletter, Talk of the Town, at spotlightpa.org/newsletters/talkofthetown. STATE COLLEGE — Leaders of Penn State’s Board of Trustees recently admonished...
Scenes from the Valley: Images captured in the Alle-Kiski Valley from March 28-April 3, 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,...
