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Letter to the editor: What happened to respect for presidency?
Regarding the letter “Saddened by Trump, MAGA followers” (Aug. 25, TribLIVE): I couldn’t agree with you more, sir! My father, like you, was a veteran (Korean War) and fought the front lines for this country. If he were alive today, he too would be so very sad about what is...
Remember When: Sewickley Herald headlines from 1927
In the news this week 96 years ago: • Sewickley Academy’s Upper School found a new home in the former Houston estate on Academy Avenue. The Herald’s reporter marveled at the setting: “Immediately within the gate one is impressed with the beauty of the surroundings,” they wrote. “…beyond a clearing...
Richland Township’s Penn Tree oldest in Allegheny County
The oldest resident in Richland Township is probably 425 years old. In 1598 (when it likely took root), the township was designated hunting ground for the Iroquois Nation and subsequently for Delaware Indians in the 18th century. Little did Native American hunters who walked by that white oak sapling know...
Editorial: National Newspaper Week celebrates readers and trusted community journalism
The Friday night high school football game. Notice of a city council meeting where higher property taxes will be discussed. News of an impending county commissioner election and plans for a Veterans Day parade, the opening of a downtown cafe and the retirement of a beloved police officer. These are...
The Stroller, Oct. 5, 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. Harvest Festival set Saturday in Lower Burrell The Lower Burrell Harvest...
Letter to the editor: Homeless problem on Downtown bike trail
Regarding the article “‘Our Downtown is doing well,’ but there’s still work to do, Pittsburgh mayor tells forum” (Sept. 24, TribLIVE): Recently my wife and I biked on the Three Rivers Heritage Trail. While we have grown used to seeing homeless people along the trail, we encountered them in three...
Funeral home earns Pursuit of Excellence Award
Soxman Funeral Homes Ltd. is one of only 104 funeral homes from around the world honored with the 2023 National Funeral Directors Association Pursuit of Excellence Award, placing it among an elite group of funeral service professionals. Pursuit of Excellence Award recipients are recognized for adhering to the highest ethical...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Oct. 4, 2023
High schools Cross country Wednesday’s results Division I Section 4 Boys Fox Chapel 19, Franklin Regional 43 Fox Chapel 19, Gateway 43 Fox Chapel 25, Kiski Area 33 Fox Chapel 15, Penn Hills 49 Kiski Area 26, Plum 31 Kiski Area 24, Franklin Regional 31 Kiski Area 23, Gateway 34...
Knoch sisters, 15th seeds from Greensburg Central Catholic make WPIAL doubles finals
A former state champion doubles team will face surprise opponents in the WPIAL Class 2A doubles championships at 1 p.m. Thursday at North Allegheny. Top-seeded Emily and Lindsey Greb of Knoch, the 2021 state champs, cruised to the finals Wednesday, losing a total of two games in two matches. They...
High school roundup for Oct. 4, 2023: Lilly Snyder’s OT rocket lifts Moon past Montour in Class 3A clash
Lilly Snyder scored with 1:40 left in the second overtime to lead Moon to a 1-0 victory over Montour (8-2-3, 6-2-1) in a matchup of top teams in Section 4-3A girls soccer. Kendall Dydek assisted on the winning goal and Serayah Leech recorded the shutout for the Tigers (10-1-1, 7-1-1)....
Pittsburgh morning radio staple John Garry Lindemulder, of ‘O’Brien & Garry,’ dead at 91
John Garry Lindemulder was popularly known as John Garry to listeners of the “O’Brien & Garry” morning radio show on 1250 WTAE-AM and its sister station, 96.1 WHTX-FM. He also was known as a legend in the world of radio. Garry began his radio career in Flint, Mich., and went...
Hampton Pints in the Park wraps up successful 1st season
Hampton closed out September with a TGIF for the ages. Community members were treated to the township’s final Pints in the Park, a new event for this year that drew plenty of enthusiasm from those who attended. And around the corner at Fridley Field, Hampton High School’s Homecoming festivities turned...
Arnold firefighter charged in connection with 4 arson fires in New Kensington, Arnold
An Arnold man who just returned to the Arnold Volunteer Fire Company has been charged with arson in connection with four fires over the weekend in New Kensington and Arnold. Authorities said that in one of the arsons, Andrew J. Bischof, 21, of Arnold set the fire, left the scene...
The Birdie offers homecoming advice, A-K Valley Week 6 picks
The Birdie has noticed some things that have changed since he was in high school. For one thing, all schools now have running water. For another, homecoming is a much bigger deal. Asking a date to the homecoming dance has become a major production. Attire for said dance is also...
2023 Western Pa. high school football schedule for Week 6
Thursday City League Nonconference Perry Traditional Academy at Carrick, 7 p.m. Friday WPIAL Class 6A North Allegheny at Mt. Lebanon, 7 p.m. Class 5A Allegheny Six Moon at Peters Township, 7 p.m. Upper St. Clair at Bethel Park, 7 p.m. Big East Gateway at Penn-Trafford, 7:30 p.m. Norwin at Franklin...
The Birdie provides bulletin-board fodder, Week 6 picks in Westmoreland County
Last week: 10-2 (83%) Season: 53-20 (72.6%) Before the season started, when the Canada wildfires were burning out of control and casting a haze over Westmoreland County, and Matt Canada was turning the Steelers playbook into a dumpster fire, the Birdie was predicting how good (or bad) local teams would...
Hampton High School celebrates Homecoming
From a pregame tailgate party to a close matchup on the gridiron, Hampton High School’s Homecoming offered plenty of activity and excitement, while Mother Nature cooperated with the weather. Although the Talbots lost to Connellsville, 28-26, on Sept. 29, fans were treated to Brock Borgo’s 202 yards rushing with a...
Danielle Arigoni: We’re not ready for rising temperatures in a rapidly aging nation
We will remember the summer of 2023 as our hottest season on record — at least until next year. Communities in Texas and Florida endured weekslong stretches of record-setting high temperatures, and Phoenix beat its own previous record when it reached an average monthly temperature of 102.7 in July. For...
Greg Puschnigg: Benefits of Inflation Reduction Act
The Inflation Reduction Act signed into law a year ago is helping companies like ours invest in communities, while also protecting the environment and saving consumers money. The Inflation Reduction Act is helping bring back made-in-America manufacturing, with construction spending for manufacturing reaching its highest level in 60 years. Over...
Bail set at $3M for Penn State student charged with vehicular homicide in State College crash
BELLEFONTE — Centre County’s top judge set bail at $3 million Wednesday for a Penn State student charged with vehicular homicide in the death of a fellow student who was killed while jogging near the University Park campus. Centre County President Judge Jonathan Grine’s ruling gave Ahmed M. Alqubaisi, 20,...
Westmoreland happenings: Halloween events, super bingo, genealogy workshops, more
Arts • Laurelville Retreat Center will offer a fall painting class for all skill levels from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 17 at its lodge, 941 Laurelville Lane, Mt. Pleasant Township. Cost: $25, includes supplies and beverages. No alcohol permitted. Guests may bring snacks to share. Reservations required tinyurl.com/2p9axkmj.. Details:...
Elwood Watson: Academic freedom is under assault in America
Those of us who work in academia understand that academic freedom represents the cornerstone of successful colleges and universities. It epitomizes the right of freedom to teach, discuss, engage in research and freely publish your findings. It also means the ability to dictate one’s own teaching and scholarship agenda, the...
Letter to the editor: Trump challengers have no shot
It took me a couple days, but I finally watched the Republican presidential debate. Seven people with zero chance of being elected president. It should have been advertised as auditioning to be President Trump’s next VP. Mike Pence and Ron DeSantis have no shot because very few Trump supporters want...
OpEd: Proposed Churchill billboard will be an unsightly distraction
One of the most rewarding things to do in Penn Hills these days is participating in tree planting projects – in front yards and parks and along Allegheny River Boulevard and Rodi Road. Many have been organized by the Penn Hills Shade Tree Commission. With a committed team of volunteers...
Letter to the editor: Don’t confuse flag flying as support for Biden
My thanks to the writer of the satirical letter “Flags fly in support of Biden” (Sept. 24, TribLIVE) equating flag- flying with support for President Biden. It started my Sunday off with a good chuckle. Biden’s own party seems to consider “Old Glory” a symbol of America’s racist past (and present,...
