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The Stroller, Nov. 26, 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. Christmas play scheduled at Freeport Theatre Festival Freeport Theatre Festival will...
Letter to the editor: Compromise to protect Pa. residents
On Nov. 2, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and CNX Resources Corp. President and CEO Nick Deiuliis publicly agreed that CNX will improve its environmental monitoring and chemical disclosures. This step forward does not address major problems produced by fracking, including the tremendous amount of radioactive and biochemically toxic waste produced....
Grizzly bear mother, cubs is highlight of Penn Township man’s trek out West
(Editor’s Note: Penn Township resident Robert Szypulski and his son, Scott Szypulski, of Oakland, share their latest trips to the western United States. They are regular visitors to our nation’s national parks.) Autumn is a perfect time to hike or drive through western mountains and national parks. Cooler temps and...
Donald Trump draws cheers in Nikki Haley’s backyard at Clemson-South Carolina football game
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Donald Trump used college football rivalry weekend to bask among his supporters in a state and region that are key to his presidential fortunes, while trying to upstage his Republican opponent Nikki Haley on her home turf at the Clemson-South Carolina football game. The former president and...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Nov. 25, 2023
High schools Football PIAA playoffs Class 6A Quarterfinals Saturday’s result St. Joseph Prep 59, Nazareth 21 Semifinals Dec. 1 or 2 Central Bucks South (13-1) vs. St. Joseph Prep (11-1); Harrisburg (12-1) vs. North Allegheny (12-1) Class 5A Quarterfinals Saturday’s results Imhotep Charter 31, Delaware Valley 7 Strath Haven 28,...
Congolese Nobel laureate kicks off presidential campaign with promise to end violence, corruption
GOMA, Congo — Congolese Nobel Peace Prize laureate Dr. Denis Mukwege kicked off his campaign for president in next month’s election on Saturday, promising to tackle corruption and the violent conflict ravaging communities in the country’s east. The 68-year-old renowned medical doctor told a crowd of supporters in Bukavu city...
Ecuador’s newly sworn-in president repeals guidelines allowing people to carry limited drug amounts
QUITO, Ecuador — Less than 48 hours into his term, Ecuador President Daniel Noboa on Friday repealed controversial guidelines established by the country’s left a decade ago that eliminated penalties for people found carrying illegal drugs under certain amounts. Noboa’s decision fulfilled a campaign promise to fight drug trafficking. Consequences...
Flight data recorder recovered from Navy plane that overshot runway near Honolulu
KANEOHE, Hawaii — The flight data recorder of a large Navy plane that overshot a runway and ended up in the water near Honolulu last week has been recovered as the military continues to plan for the aircraft’s removal. The Navy’s Aircraft Mishap Board is investigating on scene at Marine...
District college football roundup: Slippery Rock knocks off Tiffin to set up rematch with Kutztown
Chris D’Or rushed for 89 yards and two scores, including an 8-yard TD run late in the second quarter that gave Slippery Rock the lead for good in a 45-35 victory over Tiffin in the NCAA Division II playoffs Saturday. The Rock (12-1) advances to the regional final next weekend,...
Honda recalls select Accords and HR-Vs over missing piece in seat belt pretensioners
NEW YORK — Honda is recalling select 2023-2024 Accord and HR-V vehicles due to a missing piece in the front seat belt pretensioners, which could increase injury risks during a crash. According to notices published by Honda and the National Highway Safety Traffic Administration earlier this week, the pretensioners —...
Crawford Run Road in East Deer reopens after Clarks Run bridge repairs are completed
Crawford Run Road in East Deer and its sidewalk near Meadow Avenue have reopened. The closures, which began on Sept. 25 were required for repairs to the Clarks Run bridge No. 1. The work included replacing an outlet wall, pouring new pavement, building concrete curbs, a sidewalk, installing new guide...
Nick Singleton committed to Penn State in 2024
DETROIT — Nick Singleton held his arms outstretched as if a burden had been lifted from his shoulders. The sophomore running back, after crossing into the Ford Field end zone, basked in the moment before others joined. Offensive lineman Vega Ioane hoisted him in the air. Athletic director Pat Kraft...
Raz Segal: Here’s what the mass violence in Gaza looks like to a scholar of genocide
I cannot stop thinking about the dozens of Israeli children held in captivity by Hamas and the Islamic Jihad in underground tunnels in Gaza, while above them Israel’s attack has killed, so far, nearly 4,500 Palestinian children. Stopping the violence, and returning the hostages, is urgent for any person who...
Ron Grossman: Today’s backlash against Jewish people is steeped in a long history of hatred
At the first reports of a massacre of Israeli civilians, I shuddered, fearing the worst was yet to come. Sadly, I was right. Before sundown on Oct. 7, Israel was being blamed for Hamas’ killings, mutilations and kidnappings of Israeli civilians. As a historian, I know only too well the...
Letter to the editor: Steelers set up for failure
Here we go, Pandas; Super Bowl, here we go. I’m suggesting a name change for the Steelers: the Pandas. This organization is rudderless and unrecognizable and has now fired offensive coordinator Matt Canada midseason despite applauding his work the previous two games. Their failure to recognize the obvious, that Kenny...
Sounding off: Battling politicians, Israel, economy among week’s topics
Violent rhetoric unacceptable It’s time for all good people, regardless of party, to stand up against political violence and violent rhetoric. Recently, it has been reported that Rep. Kevin McCarthy purposely shoved a fellow representative in the back, Sen. Markwayne Mullin was ready to physically fight with a union leader...
2023 holiday happenings in the A-K Valley
Allegheny Township • Freeport Theatre Festival will present “The Nativity — A Christmas Delight” at 7 p.m. Dec. 1, 2 and 3 at the theater located at the Steele Family Farm off Route 356 on White Cloud Road. Donations will be accepted. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-295-1934. Apollo • Apollo Area...
Letter to the editor: Oil and gas delusions
No region has suffered more than ours from oil and gas industry exaggeration and falsehoods. By deluding policymakers into believing that gas development creates jobs and prosperity, the industry diverts taxpayer dollars into its own pockets, receives regulatory favors that put our health at risk, and short-circuits efforts to explore...
Editorial: What is the cost of special elections?
Pennsylvania seems set to end 2023 the same way it began: with a special election on the horizon. After the 2022 election, the Democrats appeared to have the majority in the House of Representatives. That was only theoretical, as three key seats in Allegheny County needed to go back to...
Holiday Happenings in the Fox Chapel area
North Optimist toy drive The Pittsburgh North Optimist Foundation’s toy/gift drive is being held Dec. 9 from noon until 3 p.m. at the Lauri Ann West Community Center’s parking lot, 1220 Powers Run Road. Santa will be there to hand out candy canes! Unwrapped toys and gifts will be donatied...
The Stroller, Nov. 25, 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. Local students to participate in annual Rotary Choral Festival Highlands Area...
Letter to the editor: Violent rhetoric unacceptable
It’s time for all good people, regardless of party, to stand up against political violence and violent rhetoric. Recently, Rep. Kevin McCarthy purposely shoved a fellow representative in the back, Sen. Markwayne Mullin was ready to physically fight with a union leader during a hearing and Rep. James Comer verbally...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Nov. 24, 2023
High schools Football WPIAL championships Friday’s results At Acrisure Stadium Class 4A Aliquippa 35, McKeesport 21 Class 3A Belle Vernon 26, Avonworth 0 Class 2A Beaver Falls 14, Steel Valley 12 Class A Fort Cherry 42, South Side 28 PIAA playoffs Class 6A Quarterfinals Friday’s results North Allegheny 41, McDowell...
Thousands rally in Italy over violence against women after woman’s killing that outraged the country
ROME — Tens of thousands took to the streets of Italy’s main cities Saturday to mark International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, just as an Italian man suspected of killing his ex-girlfriend was extradited from Germany. The slaying of 22-year-old university student Giulia Cecchettin, allegedly at the...
Peters Township stops Cathedral Prep to reach state semifinals for 1st time
ERIE – Just how far can Peters Township take this? Six days after winning their first WPIAL football championship, the Indians showed no signs of slowing. In fact, they made more history Friday when a 33-14 victory at District 10’s Cathedral Prep (7-4) secured their first state semifinal berth. The...
