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Letter to the editor: Help available to pay gas bills
October is the perfect time to explore assistance programs that can help lower your natural gas bill before the first cold snap. Peoples Natural Gas customers have access to programs that can save hundreds or even thousands of dollars this winter. Many customers assume they don’t qualify, but these programs...
The Stroller, Oct. 21, 2025: 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. Follow the Stroller on X at @VNDStroller. Free holiday grief support...
Shaler Area teens inspired by Eradicate Hate Student Summit in Pittsburgh
Editor’s note: The following story was submitted for the Shaler Area Student Section, a collaboration between TribLive and The Oracle, the student newspaper of Shaler Area High School. On Sept. 15, hundreds of middle and high school students joined leaders, activists, educators and survivors from around the world for the...
Fox Chapel area student achievements for the week of Oct. 21, 2025
Ten Fox Chapel Area High School seniors have been designated as National Merit semifinalists and 17 have been named commended students in the 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program. The semifinalists are Michael Costello, Riley Hemingray, Alan Jiang, Eloise Johnson, Ulyana Kubini, Joanna Li, Gavin Lynch, Rodrigo Silva, Yash Tahiliani and...
Letter to the editor: Vote for candidates with integrity
Nov. 4 is Election Day. Normally when the president’s office is not on the ballot, there is low voter turnout. This is a critical election for local and county offices, and your voice is much needed, so please vote. I view integrity as the most important characteristic a candidate should...
At the library: A roundup of events at Northern Tier Library
NORTHERN TIER LIBRARY Northland Tier Library is located at 4015 Dickey Road in Richland. Hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays through Wednesdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and closed Sundays. The library can be reached at 724-449-2665 or northerntierlibrary.org. The library will close at 4...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Oct. 20, 2025
High schools Field hockey WPIAL playoffs Class 3A Semifinals Wednesday’s schedule Norwin (3-9) at Pine-Richland (15-3), 7 p.m.; North Allegheny (4-7-3) at Mt. Lebanon (7-3-1), 7 p.m. Class 2A Wednesday’s schedule Upper St. Clair (3-7-3) at Peters Township (12-2-2), 7 p.m.; Latrobe (3-8-3) at Fox Chapel (11-3-3), 7 p.m. Class...
High school roundup for Oct. 20, 2025: Fox Chapel’s Emily McKee kicks off playoffs with 5-goal night
Emily McKee scored five goals to lead top-seeded Fox Chapel to a 7-0 victory over No. 16 Laurel Highlands (6-9-1) in a WPIAL Class 3A girls soccer first-round game Monday. Lily McLaughlin and Ella Ettinger also scored for the Foxes (16-1-1), who will meet No. 9 West Allegheny in Thursday’s...
Marines investigate firing of live artillery over California highway
LOS ANGELES — The U.S. Marines are investigating the firing of live artillery over a major California highway during a ceremony attended by Vice President JD Vance in which one shell blew up in the air and rained shrapnel onto police vehicles parked nearby, officials said on Monday. Nobody was...
Supreme Court told Trump tariffs are illegal $3 trillion tax
Small businesses challenging many of President Donald Trump’s global tariffs urged the U.S. Supreme Court to affirm lower court rulings that the import levies amount to a massive illegal tax on American companies. Trump usurped the power of Congress to tax when he issued levies in February and April under...
Broncos LB Dre Greenlaw suspended one game after he ‘verbally threatened’ referee postgame
DENVER — Dre Greenlaw played one game for the Denver Broncos. Now he’s been suspended for a game by the NFL. The league announced Monday that Greenlaw has been suspended for Denver’s Sunday home game against Dallas. According to the league, “After the conclusion of the Giants-Broncos game, Greenlaw chased...
Top storylines for Terry Smith, Penn State to focus on during bye week
When it comes to bye weeks, what a difference a month (or so) makes. Penn State was 3-0 after mashing Villanova, 52-6, on Sept. 13 at Beaver Stadium. A confident group of Nittany Lions’ players and coaches headed into their first bye week with extra time to prepare and rest...
Wide-ranging group of U.S. officials pursues Trump’s fight against ‘Deep State’
WASHINGTON — A group of dozens of officials from across the federal government, including U.S. intelligence officers, has been helping to steer President Donald Trump’s drive for retribution against his perceived enemies, according to government records and a source familiar with the effort. The Interagency Weaponization Working Group, which has...
Demolition begins at White House to make way for Trump’s new ballroom
Construction began on President Donald Trump’s new $250 million White House ballroom with workers demolishing part of the East Wing ahead of building a 90,000-square-foot addition, one of the biggest changes to the presidential residence in decades. Images show a backhoe tearing into the side of the East Wing facing...
At the library: Here are some upcoming events at the Glenshaw, Millvale and Shaler North Hills facilities
GLENSHAW PUBLIC LIBRARY The Glenshaw Public Library, 1504 Butler Plank Road, Shaler, was established in 1895 and is known as the oldest free library west of the Alleghenies. Hours are 6 to 8 p.m. Mondays for a quilters meet-up, 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m....
Letter to the editor: Trump doesn’t deserve Nobel Peace Prize
It is preposterous that President Trump is being hailed as a peace-maker worthy of the Nobel Peace Prize. The current Israel/Hamas ceasefire is essentially the same as the ceasefire already in place when he took office Jan. 20, 2025. On March 18, 2025, Trump did not object when Israel reinvaded Gaza,...
Jets’ QB1 call on hold as head coach Aaron Glenn seeks outside input
The day after benching starting quarterback Justin Fields at halftime, Jets head coach Aaron Glenn was no closer to his final answer on this week’s starter. Instead, Glenn plans to phone a friend. Glenn said Monday the Jets (0-7) are going to take longer than usual to get the decision...
Jury convicts Wilkinsburg man in 2022 killing of Homewood teen
A jury on Monday found a Wilkinsburg man guilty of first-degree murder in the 2022 shooting death of a 15-year-old boy. Shaun Scott, 21, faces a minimum mandatory sentence of 35 years to life in prison since he was a juvenile at the time Dayvon Vickers was killed. Scott, who...
Ex-FBI director James Comey seeks dismissal of charges, cites vindictive prosecution
WASHINGTON — Former FBI Director James Comey on Monday asked a federal judge to dismiss criminal charges against him, arguing that the U.S. attorney who brought the case was unlawfully appointed and that he is being unfairly targeted because of President Donald Trump’s “personal spite” against him. “The indictment in...
Purdue point guard Braden Smith leads AP preseason All-American team
Purdue star point guard Braden Smith was a unanimous choice for the Associated Press preseason All-American team released Monday. Smith, a senior, received all 57 votes in the balloting. He is the only returning first-team All-American in the country. Texas Tech’s JT Toppin (52 votes) was second, while Michigan’s Yaxel...
In brief: Happenings across the Shaler Journal area
Halloween parade slated for Oct. 26 in Reserve Reserve’s annual Halloween parade will begin at noon on Sunday, Oct. 26. Check-in will begin at 11:30 a.m. at Dollar Bank, 2000 Mt. Troy Road. Participants can park at the township office, 33 Lonsdale St., or primary school, 2107 Lonsdale St., and...
Doug Martin’s ‘tragic’ in-custody death under investigation by Oakland police
Doug Martin died while in police custody, the Oakland (California) Police Department confirmed after multiple outlets first reported the news. The former NFL running back and Boise State standout was 36. His passing was confirmed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday. The OPD identified Martin as “Douglas Martin of...
Reports: Panthers QB Bryce Young to miss Week 8 vs. Bills with high ankle sprain
Panthers quarterback Bryce Young was diagnosed with a high ankle sprain and is not expected to be available for Week 8 when Carolina hosts the Buffalo Bills, NFL Network reported Monday. Young was removed from Sunday’s win over the Jets, and coach Dave Canales said he was concerned about the...
U.S. appeals court lets Trump send troops to Portland
A divided U.S. appeals court ruled on Monday that Donald Trump can send National Guard troops into Portland, Oregon, despite objections by the leaders of the city and state, giving the Republican president an important legal victory as he dispatches military forces to a growing number of Democratic-led locales. A...
Shaler Area’s competitive cheerleading team is back after 6 years
Editor’s note: The following story was submitted for the Shaler Area Student Section, a collaboration between TribLive and The Oracle, the student newspaper of Shaler Area High School. After a six-year hiatus, the Shaler Area varsity competition cheerleading team is returning to the floor for the 2025-26 season. Ever since...
