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‘All for it,’ Steelers fans praise Matt Canada firing
Steelers Nation was elated by Tuesday morning’s news that the struggling team fired offensive coordinator Matt Canada. “I don’t think he should have had the job in the first place,” said Billy Raught, 58, of Lower Burrell. “He wasn’t qualified.” Raught said he thinks the Steelers are worthy of a...
Penn State bowl projections: New Year’s Six destination coming into focus after Rutgers win
It’s looking more and more likely that, assuming Penn State beats Michigan State on Friday at Ford Field, the Nittany Lions will be bound for a New Year’s Six bowl game. Penn State is due to jump up a spot in the College Football Playoff rankings after Oregon State lost...
Kenneth P. DeFurio: Independence will overcome financial challenges
The recently reported financial challenges facing Independence Health System are a result of the impact of the covid-19 pandemic. This is true for Independence Health and every health care provider in the U.S. Despite it not being long ago, it can be hard to recall the realities of the pandemic,...
Millennial Money: How to set good money examples for kids
Kids notice everything, whether you think they’re paying attention or not. They repeat the curse words you blurt out when you step on a toy, and spill your embarrassing family secrets to their friends. From a surprisingly early age, the kids in your life also notice money: who has it,...
Letter to the editor: Thank God for Mike Johnson
I’m sorry the writer of the letter “Johnson as speaker bad news for America” (Oct. 31, TribLive) feels the way that he does. I thank God, for someone who stands on good morals and faith in God. Our country has turned its back on God and he is leaving us...
South Hills student achievements for the week of Nov. 21, 2023
Kameron Locy, a Baldwin High School student, received the inaugural History Student Award at the annual Whitehall Historical Society meeting on Oct. 12 at the Whitehall Borough Building. Locy was recommended for the honor by BHS history teacher Richard Deemer. “Kameron excelled at her history classes and was always looking...
Letter to the editor: Economy looking pretty good
The writer of the letter “What’s the real state of our economy?” (Nov. 13, TribLive) nailed it. But don’t take his word for it; use your own eyes. Take a ride down Route 30 between Jeannette and Greensburg nearly any day of the week, but especially on a Thursday, Friday...
Editorial: Honored police dog is example of hard working breeds
There are certain things that are a part of the pop culture fabric of Thanksgiving. Keep an eye out for local marching bands in the Macy’s parade. Cheer for football — even if we don’t care about Detroit or Green Bay, Washington or Dallas, San Francisco or Seattle. Hold that...
The Stroller, Nov. 21, 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. Free shuttle service available for NK, Arnold residents The New Ken...
Letter to the editor: Stronger methane controls a win for Pa.
Earlier this month, Gov. Josh Shapiro announced that he will direct the Department of Environmental Protection to develop stronger controls for methane emissions from the oil and gas sector. This is a big step forward for not only safeguarding Pennsylvania residents and energy consumers, but also beginning to tackle our...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Nov. 20, 2023
High schools Football WPIAL playoffs Class 4A Championship Friday’s schedule Aliquippa (11-0) vs. McKeesport (11-1) at Acrisure Stadium, 8 p.m. Class 3A Championship Friday’s schedule Belle Vernon (10-1) vs. Avonworth (12-0) at Acrisure Stadium, 5 p.m. Class 2A Championship Friday’s schedule Steel Valley (10-1) vs. Beaver Falls (8-5) at Acrisure...
High school roundup for Nov. 20, 2023: Chartiers Valley beats Avonworth in battle of hockey unbeatens
Matthew Colberg made 24 saves to earn the shutout as Chartiers Valley defeated Avonworth, 3-0, in a battle of unbeaten teams in PIHL Class A hockey Monday night. Noah Callender, Tyler Held and Darien Strosnider scored for CV (8-0). Danny Mack made 28 saves for Avonworth (6-1). Burrell 3, Connellsville...
Penn State QB Drew Allar expected to play vs. Michigan State
Drew Allar is trending toward playing on Black Friday. Allar, after suffering an injury and exiting Penn State’s win over Rutgers last weekend, is looking like he will start against Michigan State on Friday at Ford Field in Detroit. “We expect Drew to go,” James Franklin said at his Monday...
Pa. lawmakers to get early holiday gift: a pay increase will bump base salary to $106k
Base salaries for lawmakers will soon top $106,000 a year, establishing Pennsylvania again as the third highest paid state legislature in the nation. The 3.5% pay raise starting Dec. 1, pushes yearly salaries to $106,422 — or $8.869 a month — up from the $102,844 received last December when lawmakers’...
Dorseyville Road in Indiana Township reopens
Dorseyville Road between Rawlins Run Road and Fox Chapel Road in Indiana Township has reopened traffic, the county Department of Public Works announced Friday, Nov. 17. The closure, which began on Aug. 21, needed to replace Little Pine Creek Bridge No. 15, including new pavement, scour protection, pavement markings, and...
North Park Ice Rink to open season on Nov. 24
With the Nov. 24 kick-off of the 2023-24 season, the North Park ice rink now offers public skate times on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, according to the Allegheny County Parks Department. Specific session times and holiday session times are listed on the County Parks website at Admission...
Spectrum of Lights: Gateway High School Marching Band leads parade at inaugural Kennywood event
Kennywood Park will be the site of the inaugural Spectrum of Lights Night, from 5 to 9 on Nov. 30. The fundraising event, hosted and produced by the Autism Employment Network, will feature the traditional holiday events that Kennywood generally offers, such as games, concessions, select rides and millions of...
Narcan training and distribution scheduled in Wexford
A free Narcan training and distribution will be held at Generosta Coffee and Cafe in Wexford on Nov. 25 from 9 a.m. to noon and from 5 to 8 p.m. Generosta is located at 901 Warrendale Village Drive. People can learn the signs of an overdose and how to administer...
Jackie Calmes: The GOP shutdown drama in Washington costs us plenty, even when Congress averts a stoppage
Tired of Congress’ repeated partisan standoffs every time a big fiscal deadline approaches, like last week’s? Weary of the breathless cable coverage of looming government shutdowns or debt defaults, knowing the partisans (almost) always come to some 11th-hour compromise, as they did last week? Or have you tuned out by...
Michelle Naccarati-Chapkis and Anita Prizio: Opening the door to people-based economic development in Western Pennsylvania
They say that, when one door closes, another opens. Western Pennsylvania lost its bid for a regional hydrogen hub this October as the Decarbonization Network of America (DNA) hydrogen hub project failed to win federal funding from the Department of Energy. It’s a hit to business leaders and the oil...
Former Franklin Regional teammates Justin LeDonne, Blake Cooper made formidable duo for Penn State Behrend men’s soccer
Justin LeDonne and Blake Cooper played soccer at the same high school (Franklin Regional). They have continued to play together at the same college (Penn State Behrend). But as far as what they do on the field, their paths diverge. LeDonne, a fifth-year senior, anchors the Lions defense. In fact,...
Westmoreland County Senior Spotlight: Ligonier Valley’s Clara Wallace
In some sports — auto racing in the movies, for example — the old saying is, “If you’re not first, you’re last.” That statement isn’t true for cross country. In cross country, an athlete often is competing as much against the course and herself as she is against her opponents....
Kiski Area grad Nick Delp aims to earn elusive NCAA wrestling berth at Bucknell
In his three seasons as a wrestler at Bucknell, Kiski Area grad Nick Delp has had his moments. As a sophomore, when the Bison visited perennial power Oklahoma State, Delp scored a 7-5 decision over the Cowboys’ Wyatt Sheets at 157 pounds. Sheets had been an All-American the previous season...
Letter to the editor: Democratic Socialists of America part of anti-Israel protests
I read with great interest the article “Who is leading protests against Israel?” (Nov. 17). I was surprised that the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) was not mentioned. Other news sources have identified the DSA as organizing the massive pro-Palestine/anti-Israel marches in New York City. They were also involved in...
Letter to the editor: Trump should be in jail
I have to agree with those saying that Donald Trump is being treated unfairly during his indictments — anyone else would already be in jail, fined and treated like the pariah they are for such unlawful conduct. I strongly urge everyone to read the actual court document from Jack Smith...
