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Greece-born Dimitrios Sklavenitis adapts quickly to college basketball with Seton Hill men
The Seton Hill men’s basketball team made a quantum leap in coach Ben Wilkins’ first season. After winning only three games during the 2021-22 season, the Griffins went 16-13 (11-11 Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference) in 2022-23. If Wilkins wanted to keep his team on that trajectory, he knew one of...
Westmoreland County Senior Spotlight: Greensburg Central Catholic’s Avery Davis
Last year, the girls basketball team from Greensburg Central Catholic made it to the WPIAL quarterfinals and PIAA semifinals. The team is still stacked with talent, with the potential of making another deep playoff run. Avery Davis, who figures to have a large role with the Centurions, is motivated as...
Knoch grad Ryan Lang improves all-around game as Allegheny men’s basketball adjusts to new coach
For most athletes, the first year of college is a big adjustment period. The schedule demands, the faster pace of play, juggling academics, etc. Knoch grad Ryan Lang seemed to handle both with aplomb last year. As a freshman on the Allegheny men’s basketball team, Lang averaged 14.8 points while...
Blawnox festivities help welcome the holiday season
Blawnox hosted a day-long celebration on Dec. 2 to celebrate the holiday season. The annual Best of Blawnox Cookie Tour kicked off events. More than 20 vendors signed up for cookie sampling and giveaways. Families decorated ornaments to put on the borough tree or could take them home. Santa arrived...
Peach Bowl CEO Gary Stokan on Penn State-Ole Miss: ‘Styles make great fights’
STATE COLLEGE — Gary Stokan’s relationship with Penn State head coach James Franklin goes back more than 20 years. Stokan, the 68-year-old CEO of the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl, was in town Monday morning to officially invite Penn State to the game. The No. 10 Nittany Lions (10-2) will face No....
Lawrence McCullough: Pittsburgh can use the arts to fight intolerance
Pittsburgh has the opportunity to take the lead in a federal initiative that enlists the arts to inspire empathy and combat intolerance. United We Stand: Connecting Through Culture is a set of strategies and funding resources introduced by the Biden-Harris administration to counter the corrosive effects of hate-fueled violence on...
Editorial: Legislators need to make unexpected break a working vacation
Pennsylvania lawmakers aren’t going to be able to go to work for a while. Yes, it sounds like the start to a particularly frustrating joke. But it’s true. The House of Representatives won’t be able to go back into chambers for about three months because of repairs. The Pennsylvania Capital-Star...
Fox Chapel Presbyterian hosts ‘Longest Night’ service
Fox Chapel Presbyterian Church is hosting The Longest Night Service, a quiet service of music and reflection for those seeking peace during the holiday season. The service will be at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 18 in the atrium of the church located at 384 Fox Chapel Road in Fox Chapel....
Rachel Hadas: McCarthy’s departure from Congress reads like Greek tragedy — but he’s no hero
Rep. Kevin McCarthy’s departure from Congress brings to mind ambition and the other side of ambition’s coin: humiliation — the thirst for fame and power on one side, ignominious failure on the other. Classical literature abounds with ambitious characters; heroes are by definition ambitious. McCarthy says he will “serve America...
Pitt wrestling upsets No. 5 Ohio State
The Pitt wrestling team’s sixth victory of the season proved to be a signature win Sunday afternoon, as the Panthers upset No. 5-ranked Ohio State, 21-13. The Panthers (6-1), ranked No. 19 in the nation, picked up six bout victories to secure the win over the Big Ten powerhouse Buckeyes...
Letter to the editor: Giant Eagle’s perks changes drive business to Walmart
I wish the news stories about the enhanced Giant Eagle myPerks would contain all the facts. Currently fuelperks+ users get 10 cents off a gallon of gas or 2% off groceries for every 50 fuelperks. In the future, it will take 100 perks for 10 cents off gas and 150...
In brief: Plum, Oakmont area happenings, week of Dec. 11, 2023
Make-A-Wish Telethon Plum High School’s annual Make-A-Wish Telethon will be held Dec. 21. Donations can be made that day by calling 412-471-WISH. The public can watch the livestream of the telethon on , and then it will be replayed over the holiday break on Comcast’s Channel 98 and Verizon’s Channel...
Monroeville area happenings, week of Dec. 11, 2023
Christmas cookie walk Monroeville United Methodist Church Youth Group is hosting a Christmas cookie walk for the community from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 16, or until the cookies run out. There will be a large variety made by the youth and church members. Cookies are $10 per pound....
In brief: Holiday showings at The Lindsay, Business Connection and more in Quaker Valley
Holiday Story Walk The Sewickley Public Library has partnered with Allegheny Land Trust, Leetsdale Borough and Ohio Township Community Park to offer three Holiday StoryWalks in the parks this holiday season. Visitors are invited to bundle up and stroll down the walking path at Audubon Greenway, Henle Park and the...
In brief: Christmas concert, AARP meeting and more in Pine, Richland
Welcome to Christmas concert The annual Welcome to Christmas concert will be held at Deer Creek Presbyterian Church Dec. 17 at 3 p.m. The Tuesday Gospel Singers will be featured along with flute soloist Mary Ehmann and the Deer Creek choir and bells. There is no charge for the concert...
In brief: Holiday concerts and events, Rotary scholarship and more in Penn Hills, Verona
Trinity Tower United Methodist Church Trinity Tower United Methodist Church welcomes Pittsburgh’s “Lady of the Blues,” Miss Freddye Stover on Dec. 17 to provide special music during the 10:30 “Celebration” worship service at the church, 6729 Saltsburg Road, Penn Hills. Accompanied by Michael Huston on guitar and Benj Spencer on...
Letter to the editor: Protect children from adult material
In regard to the Hempfield Area School District book policy, I’ll use Eden as my high school parable — Voice of Westmoreland (VOW) is the serpent and Moms for Liberty (MFL) are Adam and Eve. VOW seems to want to allow adult material in an under-18 environment. MFL and parents...
The Stroller, Dec. 11, 2023: 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. HOPE Center accepting donations The Alle-Kiski HOPE Center is seeking donations...
Letter to the editor: Facts about weapons in Afghanistan
If I give something to you and you misuse it or transfer ownership to another, your actions aren’t my fault and I shouldn’t be blamed. I’m responsible only for my own actions. Such is the case when, following the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan, millions of dollars worth of...
Editorial cartoons for the week of Dec. 11
Editorial cartoons for the week of Dec. 11....
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of Dec. 11
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of Dec. 11....
High school sports scores, schedules for Dec. 10, 2023
High schools Basketball Boys Sunday’s results The Clash at New Castle Franklin 53, Mohawk 50 Mt. Lebanon 71, Erie 47 Shenango 55, Ellwood City 47 Monday’s schedule Nonsection Aliquippa at Ambridge, 7:30 p.m. Armstrong at Perry Traditional Academy, 7 p.m. Beth-Center at Waynesburg, 7:30 p.m. Brentwood at Albert Gallatin, 7:30...
Concordia’s live Nativity draws hundreds in Jefferson Township
Concordia Lutheran Ministries hosted its 10th annual live Nativity program Sunday at its Haven II building on Marwood Road in Jefferson Township. Amber Walchesky of the Cabot section on Winfield, who attended the event with her husband, Jarod, and two daughters, Maylee, 3, and Braelynn, 1, said they were there...
Scenes from the Valley: Images captured in the Alle-Kiski Valley from Nov. 30-Dec. 6, 2023
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,...
Michael Reagan: Has the party of Reagan become the party of quitters?
Monica Crowley summed up the sad state of the Republican Party perfectly last week in a single tweet. Following the House’s 311-114 vote last week to expel the lying GOP weirdo and future criminal defendant George Santos, she wrote: “Republicans bounced George Santos. “Kevin McCarthy is leaving this month. “Bill...
