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DA: Pittsburgh police justified in using deadly force in Allentown incident
Allegheny County District Attorney Stephen A. Zappala Jr. said Friday that Pittsburgh police were justified in using deadly force against a woman in February incident. Responding officers shot Adrienne Arrington, 39, of Homestead, five times on Feb. 24 in Allentown. Zappala said she fired multiple shots at the officers from...
Punxsutawney man wanted for shooting in Indiana County
State police are seeking a Punxsutawney man in connection with a shooting Thursday in Indiana County. Storm Michael Armagost, 27, is charged with possession of a firearm without a license, reckless endangerment of another person, assault and harassment. An arrest warrant was issued Friday before District Judge Guy Haberl. Troopers...
Jason Altmire: Manufacturers need pragmatism from EPA on upcoming air quality rule
When I was growing up in Western Pennsylvania in the 1970s and ’80s, the region’s rich industrial heritage was a point of local pride and known the world over. Many of the men and women working on the shop floors in and around Pittsburgh were your quintessential Nixon and Reagan...
Indiana County man faces additional drug charges
Additional charges were filed this week against an Indiana County man already facing drug charges. An arrest warrant was issued Thursday for Sterling Friel, 25, of Indiana. Friel was released on $10,000 bond on drug charges that were held for court on Sept. 14. Friel was the target of a...
Christopher Baxter: Support of free and fearless journalism can help preserve our democracy
The challenges and threats facing our democracy can seem so enormous and systemic that you might think one person, one article or one vote couldn’t possibly make a difference. But the biggest threat of all is giving in and believing all is already lost. This month we celebrate Democracy Day...
Letter to the editor: Pa. should have 1 school district per county
The letter “Fixing the teacher shortage” (Sept. 22, TribLIVE) addressed the shortage of teachers in Pennsylvania. Many changes may be necessary to address such a complex problem. However, one may be to reduce the number of school districts. There are 67 counties in Pennsylvania, but there are 500 school districts!...
Letter to the editor: Does Biden know what striking auto workers build?
I saw on television that our President Biden went to Michigan to protest with the auto workers on strike. I was just wondering if he knew that they mainly build gas-powered vehicles. Lou Gregovits North Huntingdon...
Sewickley Music Club kicks off new season
The Sewickley Music Club is kicking off its 103rd year and welcomes back members for an impressive 2023-24 season of musical performances. At 2 p.m. Oct. 10, the club members meet for their first event at Divine Redeemer Parish – St. James on Walnut Street in Sewickley. Members arrive at...
Letter to the editor: Our flag doesn’t represent one man
The writer of the letter “Flags fly in support of Biden” (Sept. 24, TribLIVE) thanked people for flying the American flag. He regards this patriotic display as a show of support for President Joe Biden. Needless to say, I don’t fly my flag in support of Joe Biden. “Old Glory”...
The Stroller, Sept. 29, 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. Donations being accepted for holiday turkey vouchers Allegheny Valley Association of...
Laurels & lances: Art and ammo
Laurel: To a beautiful journey. Art can be taken for granted. It can be locked away in museums and require a ticket to view. But a new art installation in Natrona is a way to promote community and provide an opportunity for exercise. The mosaic trail off River Avenue opened...
Letter to the editor: Follow the Pa. school money
Unfortunately, Nathan Benefield’s op-ed “Pennsylvanians deserve truth on education spending” (Sept. 20, TribLIVE) left out important information. Pennsylvania is highly ranked in the country for average per-student spending, but only 38% of school education funding comes from the state (which is below the national average of 47%), and we are...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Sept. 28, 2023
High schools Cross country Thursday’s results Boys Nonsection Hampton 17, Thomas Jefferson 42 Field hockey Thursday’s results Nonsection Penn-Trafford 9, Ellis School 0 Aquinas Academy at Upper St. Clair, (n) Latrobe at Winchester Thurston, (n) Norwin at Oakland Catholic, (n) Football Thursday’s result City League Allderdice 24, Brashear 8 Friday’s...
High school roundup for Sept. 28, 2023: Shady Side Academy takes care of Deer Lakes in clash of top 2A teams
Drew McKim scored a hat trick as Shady Side Academy earned a season split with Deer Lakes with a 6-2 boys soccer victory in Section 2-2A on Thursday night. Amir Awais, Santiago Maiz and Mark Bence also scored for the Bulldogs (9-1, 8-1), who avenged a Sept. 5 loss to...
North Huntingdon’s 3-day celebration underway, continues through Saturday
North Huntingdon’s 250th anniversary extravaganza, which caps a yearlong celebration, began Thursday and continues through Saturday. There will be carnival attractions, amusement rides, food, fireworks, live music and a drone-operated light show at the township’s public works property off Route 30. The Jim Shorkey Auto Group Sestercentennial Summer Celebration will...
Analysis: It looks like it’ll take all 162 games to decide MLB’s postseason racesVideo
PHOENIX — It might take all 162 games to decide the playoff races in the National and American leagues. The epicenter of the wild-card chase this weekend is in Arizona at Chase Field. Thanks to some fortuitous interleague scheduling, the AL’s Houston Astros face the NL’s Arizona Diamondbacks in a...
Penn State’s Marques Hagans wants his WRs getting after defenders in the run gameVideo
Penn State’s passing game continues to grow after some solid work in the first four games. Solid, not spectacular. Sophomore quarterback Drew Allar is completing 67% of his passes. He has thrown for eight touchdowns and has not been intercepted heading into the sixth-ranked Lions’ Big Ten matchup with 2-2...
Pa. Veterans’ Memorial to reopen at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery after repairs
The Pennsylvania Veterans’ Memorial at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery is ready to reopen to the public. The memorial near Annville, Lebanon County, was closed on Oct. 7, 2022, for structural repairs. It will reopen to the public on Monday. “The memorial, which was dedicated in 2001, is nationally recognized as...
Next on the Tee: 4-time U.S. team member Mark Calcavecchia relives Ryder Cup memories
The Ryder Cup is about to tee off, and Next on the Tee with host Chris Mascaro welcomes a four-time U.S. Ryder Cup team member, Mark Calcavecchia, on this week’s podcast. Mascaro also talks with Bobby Clampett, an amateur player, broadcaster and instructor, as well as two-time Tennessee teacher of...
Gateway High School hosts first Allegheny County Chorus Festival
Gateway High School will host the inaugural Allegheny County Chorus Festival on Oct. 10. Modeled after similar events held in neighboring counties, the event is intended to provide an opportunity for students to experience a choral festival with singers from other schools without the requirement of preparing an audition. Gateway...
October programs scheduled at Monroeville Public Library
Programs on the schedule at Monroeville Public Library include: • Learn to Play Bridge, 10:30 a.m. to noon Thursdays, in-person event. Join Barb Spiri to learn the ins and outs of contract (rubber) bridge, using five-card majors. Classes will be held in the library’s Johnna’s Room through mid-December. Bidding, card...
International Women’s Club of Monroeville welcomes new president
The International Women’s Club of Monroeville introduces Louise Esposito of Murrysville as the club president for 2023-24. A club member since 1996, Louise was born in New York. Her mother was Italian and her father, Swiss-French. She grew up in the same household as her Italian immigrant grandparents, so she...
Through the years: Kittanning stayed unbeaten at Burrell’s expense in 2013
Each week throughout the high school football season, the Valley News Dispatch will take a look back at the games, players and events that have shaped local scholastic history. Kittanning remained undefeated with a 48-14 victory at Burrell on Sept. 27, 2013. Alek Schaffer caught scoring passes of 54 and...
Letter to the editor: Our senators making us a laughingstock
Congratulations, Democrats! You have succeeded in turning the state of Pennsylvania into the laughingstock of the nation. We have two U.S. senators, one who shows up about as often as Punxsutawny Phil and the other who dresses like a clown. J.R. Smith Penn Township, Westmoreland County...
Letter to the editor: What’s next, Democrats?
Is the Democrats’ war on America almost over? Their dramatic success was achieved with help from quisling Republican leadership, especially Paul Ryan and Mitch McConnell. There will be no victory lap until Donald Trump is out of the picture. Skyrocketing food prices and unchecked inflation have 61% of American households...
