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High school scores, summaries and schedules for Sept. 26, 2023
High schools Cross country Tuesday’s results Boys Division I Section 5 Blackhawk 24, New Castle 35 Blackhawk 20, Hopewell 39 Division II Section 1 Ellwood City 15, Beaver Falls 50 Ellwood City 16, Shenango 49 Section 4 Shady Side Academy 27, Freeport 32 Shady Side Academy 20, Deer Lakes 41...
High school roundup for Sept. 27, 2023: South Fayette girls soccer scores another statement win
Alexandra Delaney, Abbey Spalla and Emily Sinton scored to lead South Fayette to a 3-0 victory over previously unbeaten Montour in a battle of Section 4-3A contenders Wednesday night. The win continued a successful run for the Lions (7-5-1, 6-2), who in the last two weeks have earned a win...
High school roundup for Sept. 26, 2023: Avonworth gets past Quaker Valley in clash of Class 2A contenders
James Quinn and Nathan Kline scored to lead Avonworth to a 2-1 victory over Quaker Valley in Section 4-2A boys soccer Tuesday night. Rowan Carmichaels had an assist for the Antelopes (8-2-1, 7-1), who handed the Quakers (8-3, 7-1) their first section loss of the year. Nick Allan scored for...
John Dorfman: October a special month for stock market
We are coming up on a seasonal turning point in the stock market. October is special for three reasons: • It is the month when history’s most spectacular market crashes have occurred, most famously in 1929 and 1987. • Yet it is actually, on average, a pretty good month. •...
No sunshine, no problem for Collierfest guests
Scheduling outdoor events can be tricky, especially right at the point where summer changes to fall. Although everyone involved with Collier Township’s annual Collierfest hoped the forecast would be wrong, the Sept. 23 celebration brought weather that’s more in keeping with the latter season as opposed to the former. But...
PA Recourses Council sets October electronics recycling collection in North Park
Pennsylvania Resources Council is collecting electronics for recycling on Mondays and Wednesdays in October in North Park. “We need to divert these materials from landfills since many contain toxic elements that can leach into our waterways and our environment, while others contain valuable resources,” according to PRC Executive Director Darren...
James Franklin hints at using Penn State QB Beau Pribula more: ‘He’s a weapon’
If you were told that Beau Pribula would be in the game with 13 minutes left against Iowa, the natural reaction would have been: What happened to Drew Allar? But last Saturday wasn’t a repeat of the 2021 debacle in Iowa City. Allar was healthy when he ceded the field...
Jailbreaks in Pa. are not as common as recent events imply
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds the powerful to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania correctional institutions have been the subject of public scrutiny after two high-profile escapes this summer. But how frequent are these kinds...
Cynthia M. Allen: Aging leaders like Biden, McConnell could take another path. This pope showed the way
In February 2013, Pope Benedict XVI did something truly remarkable: He resigned the papacy. In his letter of resignation he explained that physical strength “has deteriorated in me to the extent that I have had to recognize my incapacity to adequately fulfill the ministry entrusted to me.” At 85, the...
John M. Crisp: Capital punishment — 2 choices for America
You wouldn’t think that it would be that hard to kill someone. History indicates that we’ve always been good at it. It took only one generation before Cain killed Abel in a fit of jealousy over divine approbation. Murder had been invented and we’ve never looked back. In fact, we’ve...
Penn Hills Charter School unveils renovation
Penn Hills Charter School of Entrepreneurship marked the unveiling of its newly-constructed second floor with a ribbon-cutting event on Sept. 10. This significant upgrade added 11,134 square feet of educational and administrative areas. The enhancements encompass a maker shop — named in honor of TriState Capital Bank’s generous five-year, $30,000...
Penguins notebook: Defenseman Mark Pysyk out ‘longer term’
Mark Pysyk’s attempt at a comeback with the Pittsburgh Penguins encountered a significant impediment. The veteran right-handed defenseman, in training camp on a professional tryout contract (PTO), will be out “longer term” because of an undisclosed injury he suffered during a 4-3 overtime road preseason loss to the Columbus Blue...
Allegheny County DA’s detective back on job after drug case is dismissed, but charges could be refiled
A Westmoreland County district judge dismissed charges last week against a former detective with the Allegheny County District Attorney’s Office who police said provided testosterone and Adderall to his son when he played high school football. The DA’s office rehired Raymond Bonacci, 57, of Elizabeth after the charges were dismissed,...
‘Dancing with the Stars’ premiere on track amid WGA’s tentative dealVideo
LOS ANGELES — The latest season of “Dancing with the Stars” will debut as originally planned, following months of tension and uncertainty amid the monthslong writers’ strike. ABC confirmed to the L.A. Times on Monday that the star-studded dance competition will premiere Tuesday at 8 p.m. Pacific, just days after...
Data privacy law seen as needed precursor to AI regulation
While artificial intelligence appears to be a shiny new bauble full of promises and perils, lawmakers in both parties acknowledge that they must first resolve a less trendy but more fundamental problem: data privacy and protection. With dozens of hearings on data privacy held in the past five years, lawmakers...
Record-breaking ‘Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour’ film now a worldwide ‘theatrical event’
The already record-breaking “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour” film “is going global,” according to AMC Theatres. AMC said the movie will screen Oct. 13, 2023, in more than 100 countries around the world. Tickets for international shows go on sale today. The film is already scheduled to play in more...
Letter to the editor: Questioning spending in Latrobe
Someone needs to really challenge why the Greater Latrobe School Board is approving heavy spending with a significant declining student enrollment. This doesn’t sound right. I guess those on the board aren’t listening or have another agenda. And there hasn’t been a public vote on this. I didn’t even know...
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce exited Chiefs stadium in convertible ‘getaway car’
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were seen leaving GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium Sunday in a convertible car after the Chiefs dominated the Chicago Bears with the pop singer watching from Kelce’s private suite. After the game, Chiefs fans flooded the corridor outside the suite hoping...
Letter to the editor: Flag flies in support of our veterans
In response to the humble opinion of the writer of the letter “Flags fly in support of Biden” (Sept. 24, TribLIVE), we do not fly our flag in support of President Biden. Our flag flew for many, many years before that man took office. We fly our flag in support...
Shaler area student achievements for the week of Sept. 26, 2023
One of the resources available to Shaler Area School District students is Advanced Placement classes and exams, which positions students well for future academic pursuits. The AP Scholar Awards recognize high school students who have demonstrated exemplary college-level achievement on AP Exams. Shaler has 29 scholars this year. AP Scholars:...
North Hills student accolades for the week of Sept. 26, 2023
Jacqueling Gould made the president’s list at Coastal Carolina University for the spring 2023 semester. Joseph Graper, Alexis Mastandrea and Simon Perry made the dean’s list. Isaiah Davis was named to the dean’s list at Bryant University for the spring 2023 semester. Daniel Martinelli has been named to the Champlain...
South Hills student achievements for the week of Sept. 26, 2023
Kennedi Kazimer, who plans to major in biology, and Andrew Semplice, who plans to major in physics, recently started their freshman year at James Madison University. Alexa Karner made the dean’s list at Seton Hall University for the spring 2023 semester. Habiba Swarna is enrolled at Lehigh University as a...
Letter to the editor: Had enough of Democrats yet?
A famous politician once said “elections have consequences.” Are you happy with the consequences of the 2020 election? Unsecure borders, fentanyl and homeless epidemics, gas prices up 50%, food up 30% to 50%, utility costs highest ever, average family costs up $700 per month just to stay even, crime everywhere,...
Editorial: Change the language of bullying
Why do we use the word “bullying?” The roots are Dutch and German and go back to an origin that means “brother” in the 16th century, but it took just about 100 years to go from the kind of brother who is an ally to the kind who is an...
The Stroller, Sept. 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. Apollo Meals on Wheels seeking volunteer help Apollo Area Meals on...
