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Letter to the editor: Vote out the politicians who don’t do their jobs
The letter “Congress is failing us” (Feb. 11, TribLive) is spot on. The only thing I can add is vote them out. For some strange reason, voters are content to put up with this nonsense. Use your vote to put people in office who do their job, and, if after...
Remember When: Sewickley Herald headlines from 1942
In the news this week 82 years ago: • The Washington Infantry celebrated its sesquicentennial during its annual dinner commemorating Washington’s birthday at the Roosevelt Hotel in Downtown Pittsburgh. The group was founded by Revolutionary War veterans in 1792 as the Pittsburgh Light Infantry, changing names several times in the...
Letter to the editor: Common sense exists in both parties
It is refreshing to see that federal jurists, regardless of party affiliation and showing no loyalty to the appointer, rule as they do. I don’t recall any significant appeal going Donald Trump’s way, regarding election fraud, criminal indictment or civil action. People with common sense remain in both parties. Thank...
Editorial: Election for Santos seat strikes familiar chord in Pennsylvania
It was an odd mid-winter special election, with all eyes turned to the Northeast on a Tuesday night as polls closed. While just one seat in Congress was on the table, the race to fill the vacancy left by an elected official who departed amid scandal was seen as a...
Letter to the editor: Fix immigration system by enforcing existing laws
To all those who think the reason why we have so many immigrants coming across the southern border is because our immigration system is broken, consider this: We have approximately 370 laws already on the books to deal with illegal immigration. Many of them are not being enforced because of...
The Stroller, Feb. 15, 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. Vandergrift veterans memorial to receive update The Casino Theater and several...
Letter to the editor: We remember, Mr. President
Dear Mr. President, We are concerned your memory is not as sharp as it used to be. So let us help you with some reminders. We remember how you shut down oil pipelines and curtailed energy production on your very first days in office. Only to then beg Saudi Arabia...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Feb. 14, 2024
High schools Basketball Boys WPIAL playoffs Class 6A Quarterfinals Feb. 23 schedule Times TBA Pine-Richland (7-15) at Mt. Lebanon (18-4); North Allegheny (11-11) at Baldwin (16-6); Canon-McMillan (10-12) vs. Central Catholic (14-8) at TBA; Butler (15-6) at Upper St. Clair (17-5) Class 5A Preliminary round Friday’s schedule Woodland Hills (8-13)...
SPIES program a favorite among Gateway students
Gateway High School teachers Natalie Puhala and Jaclyn Browning make it a priority to advocate for and expand the Monroeville school’s world languages department. Puhala has been involved with the Pennsylvania State Modern Language Association since 2007. Last November, she was the co-chair for the PSMLA conference, which was held...
High school roundup for Feb. 14, 2024: Allderdice takes place in City League title game
Logan Golle and Ma’ayan Kohai each scored 15 points to lead Allderdice to a 76-46 victory over Carrick in the City League semifinals Wednesday. Keiylan Walden added 10 points for the Dragons (19-4). Ray Saunders scored 16 points and Brayden Fisher added 12 for Carrick (9-14). Allderdice will meet Obama...
Trump on pace to drain legal funds by July, with only $27 million left
Donald Trump will likely drain his war chest for legal fees this summer, leaving the GOP front-runner crunched for cash just as his presidential campaign ramps up spending for an expected rematch with President Joe Biden. Trump spent $51.2 million in 2023 on legal expenses, and can tap another $26.6...
Franklin Regional rallies past Hempfield for WPIBL boys team bowling title
With its back against the wall after losing the first game of the best-of-three championship match, the Franklin Regional boys bowling team did its best work. The Panthers won the final two games of the series Wednesday at AMF Belle Vernon, claiming their third WPIBL boys team championship and first...
Ex-Seton LaSalle teacher to face trial on charges of groping student
A former Seton LaSalle Catholic High School substitute teacher will face trial on charges that he sexually assaulted a student in his classroom at the Catholic school in Mt. Lebanon. Damon Gall, 24, of Canonsburg, is accused of sexual assault and uttering inappropriate comments when they were alone together while...
Florida officer mistakes acorn for gunshot, unloads on car with cuffed man insideVideo
A Florida police officer confused a falling acorn for a gunshot and responded by unleashing a hail of bullets on his own patrol car while a man sat handcuffed inside. Jesse Hernandez of the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office shot up his vehicle once the acorn struck the hood during the...
3ICE 3-on-3 hockey league returns for 3rd season
3ICE, a hockey league that involves three-on-three play, will return for a third season this spring and summer. Using a format similar to a golf tour by playing on weekends, the league’s 2024 schedule begins on June 12 and lasts until Aug. 14. The penultimate date on the schedule will...
Next on the Tee: Former national champ John Inman recalls collegiate, amateur triumphs
On this episode of Next on the Tee, host Chris Mascaro is joined by top instructor Tom Patri, along with three Next on the Tee rookies — 1984 national champion John Inman, 1986 Florida State amateur champion Barry Cheesman, and Robert Morris men’s golf coach Steve Shingledecker. Patri talks this...
Westmoreland happenings: Benjamin Franklin program, pancake and waffle breakfast, super bingo, more
Business workshop • Mt. Pleasant Business District Authority will host a workshop “Online Influence” from 8:45 to 9:45 a.m. Feb. 26 at the authority office, 445 W. Main St., for business owners and community members. Topics will include ways to build trust and credibility online and how to use that...
Rachel Marsden: Trump’s idea of using Putin to shake down allies isn’t shocking — it’s already reality
PARIS — Former President Donald Trump just suggested that he’d use Russian President Vladimir Putin as a shakedown artist against allies in a sort of protection racket. Those criticizing the remarks, and even Trump himself, may be surprised to learn that this is already effectively happening. Speaking at a campaign...
Seton Hill University lockdown lifted after police search
Seton Hill University was on lockdown for about 90 minutes Wednesday while state police searched in the area for a man who fled when troopers tried to take him into custody on a warrant. Trooper Steve Limani said the incident happened mid-morning on Mount Thor Road at the border of...
Bethel Park cheerleaders showcase athleticism, spirit
Not so long ago, Tori Magnotti was demonstrating her talents as part of Bethel Park’s competitive cheerleading program. These days, she’s guiding students as the high school team’s head coach. In advance of the squad’s annual trip to Florida for the National High School Cheerleading Championships, Bethel Park community members...
Trib Lunch Box: Monroeville Convention Center, accused killer in court, Jon Burnett, covid isolation period
Here are some noon headlines from TribLive, Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024: Monroeville Convention Center closure sends event organizers scrambling for new venues Monroeville’s civic and business leaders lamented the planned conversion of the community’s convention center into a craft supply store. Mayor Nick Gresock said the closure of the convention...
Jill Lawrence: Why doesn’t South Carolina love Nikki Haley?
Nikki Haley titled her 2022 book after the late British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher’s assertion, “If you want something said, ask a man. If you want something done, ask a woman.” She’s made a point of projecting that Iron Lady toughness in the 2024 race, from her Reaganesque foreign policy...
Pine-Richland students to join National Technical Honor Society
On March 12, four Pine-Richland High School seniors will be inducted into the National Technical Honor Society through A.W. Beattie Career Center: Mintas Ivaska, Network Engineering and Cyber Security; Luke Polito, Health and Nursing Sciences; Jasmine Robinson, Advertising Design; and Logan Trembulak, HVAC The National Technical Honor Society recognizes the...
Letter to the editor: No more faulty intelligence
Where is the forensic evidence that would identify the source of the enemy drone that killed three U.S. servicemen in Lebanon? A wider war with U.S. involvement depends on accurate and reliable intelligence. To date we are told that the U.S. did not shoot down the drone because it was...
Letter to the editor: Trump, NATO and Ukraine
Once again Jonah Goldberg lets his endless hatred for Donald Trump cloud his reasoning and objectivity (“Trump’s rants about NATO making U.S. weaker,” Jan. 31, TribLive). Goldberg did give Trump credit for telling NATO nations that they needed to spend more on their national defenses. However, he conveniently left out...
