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Yough students sweep Paint the Plow contest
Students at Yough High School swept PennDOT’s District 12 Paint the Plow contest, winning Fan Favorite and Judges’ Pick. This year’s theme was “seat belts are always in season” and students painted on a plow blade a cougar, the school’s mascot, buckling a seat belt amid changing weather. Students participated...
7-year-old girl among 3 killed in central Pennsylvania house fireVideo
Cynthia Weatherholtz called 911 and made it outside the burning home in Lebanon County early Sunday. But the 60-year-old wouldn’t flee — not with two people still inside, according to emergency officials and neighbors. She went back inside the one-story home the first block of Patton Road in North Londonderry...
North Korean missiles face reality check on Putin’s battlefield
North Korea’s new arsenal of ballistic missiles are set for their first real-world test on the battlefield in Ukraine. But based on the success of U.S. interceptor systems in that conflict, Kim Jong Un may be worried. Burning through his stockpiles as the war in Ukraine nears the two-year mark,...
Innamorato, Lee, Benham stump for abortion rights on Roe v. Wade anniversaryVideo
Eight years ago, Kelsey Leigh of Mt. Lebanon was 20 weeks pregnant when she learned that the son she was carrying would not be able to swallow or breathe. His limbs and neck were deformed. His bones would have broken during delivery, she said, no matter the method. “It was...
Eagles plan to interview coach with ties to Philadelphia
According to a report from ESPN senior NFL reporter Jeremy Fowler, the Philadelphia Eagles will be conducting an interview with former Jacksonville Jaguars defensive coordinator Mike Caldwell. While Fowler’s report doesn’t explicitly state Caldwell is being interviewed for the defensive coordinator position, the Eagles are in need of filling that...
Matthew Brouillette: Shapiro’s duck-and-dodge 1st year
In the 2004 sports comedy, “Dodgeball,” we learned the five Ds of that sport: “Dodge, duck, dip, dive, and … dodge.” In his first year in office, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro has perfected these five Ds. Campaigning for governor in 2022, Shapiro said that he’d take on big fights and...
Innamorato appoints public defender, nominates solicitor
For the first time, two of the top lawyers in Allegheny County government are Black women. On Monday, Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato appointed Lena Bryan-Henderson as the county’s chief public defender. She also nominated Rosalyn Guy-McCorkle for county solicitor. Bryan-Henderson, who joined the public defender’s office in 1991, starts...
Trib Lunch Box: AI in college, stolen artwork, poker jackpot, Steelers’ offseason
Here are some noon headlines from TribLive, Monday, Jan. 22, 2024: • AI changes the game in college culture wars “I do think academia is not blameless here. There is a degree of insularity, tone deafness that makes us soft targets.” • Stolen artwork worth $1 million is...
Lee Ann Rawlins Williams: Students do better and schools are more stable when teachers get mental health support
When it comes to mental health at school, typically the focus is on helping students, especially as they emerge from the pandemic with heightened levels of anxiety, stress and emotional need. But as school officials seek to put resources toward student well-being, another school population is possibly being overlooked: teachers....
Latrobe grad Gabe Willochell tapping into wrestling potential after transfer to Wyoming
When Wyoming wrestling coach Mark Branch needed to fill holes in his 2023-24 roster, he did what most college coaches do nowadays: He went looking in the transfer portal. Among the names he found was Gabe Willochell, a Latrobe grad who had spent two seasons competing at Edinboro, qualifying for...
Westmoreland County Senior Spotlight: Greensburg Central Catholic’s Cara Dupilka
It has been a strong season for Greensburg Central Catholic’s girls basketball team. With a roster filled with talent, the Centurions started 10-4 with a 6-0 section record. One of those gifted individuals, Cara Dupilka, likes the way her final high school year on the hardwood is going. “We’re playing...
Springdale grad Sean Dugan continues to move up football coaching ladder at Eastern Michigan
The life of a college coach can be, if nothing else, nomadic. Whether it is scouting, traveling for games or taking new jobs, those in the profession are almost perpetually on the move. Springdale grad Sean Dugan knows this firsthand. In May, he was hired as a defensive analyst at...
Letter to the editor: Trump’s call for unity rings hollow
After his win in the Iowa Republican caucuses, Donald Trump said with a straight face that it is now time for our people to come together. Does the call for unity include those who oppose him, whom he has characterized as “vermin”; the immigrants who he says are “poisoning the...
Liz Weston: Retiring wasn’t easy — even after years of writing about it
A couple of years ago, I wrote a column about how to have a retirement worth saving for. It ended with a quote from personal finance educator Barbara O’Neill, who reflected on how the pandemic disrupted many retirees’ plans. “It wasn’t just two years lost, it was two good years,”...
In brief: LEGO Day, AARP meets, week of Jan. 22, 2024
LEGO Day at Ross Park Mall Celebrate International LEGO Day with Steel City LUG from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Jan. 27 and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. in Ross Park Mall’s Center Court. Steel City LUG is Pittsburgh’s adult LEGO user group. Members display creations throughout the area and...
In brief: Soup supper, library event and more in the Sewickley area
Soup supper Leetsdale’s 4th of July Committee will host a soup supper event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 2 at the borough’s community room, 373 Beaver St. The menu includes broccoli and cheese, chicken noodle, chili and wedding soup. Cost is $6 per pint. Call 412-720-0298 for more...
In brief: Emergency call change, coin show, other Bethel Park news, week of Jan. 22, 2024
Call 911 for emergencies Bethel Park residents in need of assistance for medical emergencies now should call 911 instead of the Bethel Park Dispatch Center. Allegheny County’s 911 Center will take all emergency medical calls for the Tri-Community South EMS municipalities, which also include South Park, Bethel Park and Upper...
In brief: South Hills Women’s Club, free throw championship and more
South Hills Women’s Club The South Hills Women’s Club, in its 80th year, will meet Feb. 12 at Vanadium Woods Lobby, 50 Vanadium Road, Bridgeville, at 8 p.m. Following a brief meeting, there will be an evening of bingo. Join us for fun, refreshments and desserts as we celebrate Valentine’s...
Letter to the editor: Cyber charter schools best option for some
As a parent who’s experienced the life-changing impact of sending my children to a cyber charter school, I applaud the efforts during National School Choice Week, Jan. 21-27. I encourage parents to learn about the different types of educational options open to you. Then look closely at your children, consider...
Editorial: Innovative programs are best pitch for universities
There are just under 6,000 postsecondary schools in the United States. Almost 4,000 are degree-granting institutions — the kind of school you would pick if you want to leave with an associate degree in two years or a bachelor’s degree in four. The others are where you might choose for...
The Stroller, Jan. 22, 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. Food distribution set at Lernerville Speedway Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank...
Letter to the editor: Public water resources should not benefit private industry
In the article “Lack of snow, where rainfall ends up factors in declining Beaver Run reservoir levels” (Jan. 5, TribLive), Renatta Signorini wrote about the dire situation at the reservoir. The water level is so low that the Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County ordered corporations to stop withdrawing water for...
Editorial cartoons for the week of Jan. 22
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Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of Jan. 22
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of Jan. 22....
Details about salmonella outbreak on meats sold at Costco, Sam’s Club
The salmonella outbreak previously linked to charcuterie meats sold at Sam’s Club also has been connected to meats from the same company sold at Costco. And, the CDC says, the outbreak’s reached 22 states. Here’s some facts you might want to know. What’s the Costco-sold meat product now involved? Costco...
