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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...
Letter to the editors: Experience, qualifications more important than being pro-choice
Holy Nightmare, Batman! The Democratic voters in Allegheny County put an inexperienced, unqualified person in an executive position that oversees a budget of billions and 7,500-plus employees. But of course she is pro-choice … like it matters! Joe Marmo Cheswick...
In brief: Monroeville area happenings, week of Nov. 20, 2023
Letters to Santa collected Drop-off boxes for Letters to Santa will be located beginning Nov. 20 at both the Monroeville Recreation Department and Monroeville Public Library. Children will be sent responses to letters received by Dec. 11. Please make sure that children’s names and return mailing addresses are legible. Craft...
In brief: Oakmont, Plum area happenings, week of Nov. 20, 2023
Church hosts Christmas bazaar Oakmont Presbyterian Church will host its annual Christmas bazaar from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 2. Featured will be a luncheon, bake sale, holiday crafts and attic treasures. The church is at Fifth Street and Maryland Avenue in Oakmont. For more information, call 412-849-6834 or...
In brief: Holiday events, Luminaria sale and more in Quaker Valley
Cochran Hose holiday events The Cochran Hose Company is hosting its annual Santa at the Station event on Dec. 3 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be crafts, snacks, fire truck rides, and of course, Santa. This is a free family event, but there will be a collection...
In brief: Holiday light display, Rotary scholarship and more in Penn Hills, Verona
Rotary scholarship The Bob Williams Rotary Memorial Scholarship Program announces the availability of scholarships for the 2023-24 academic year. In recent years, at least eight scholarships of $5,000 each have been awarded. High school seniors in Allegheny and Beaver counties are eligible to apply. Vocational students, GED students and those...
In brief: Letters from Santa, library events and more in Pine, Richland
Northern Tier Regional Library events • Holiday Boutique is running through Dec. 16. A sample of this year’s offerings includes tickets to events at Pittsburgh Opera, Pittsburgh Botanic Gardens, Living Treasures Wild Animal Park, Keystone Safari and the Mattress Factory. Gift baskets include Book Lover Junk Journal, Lenox, Fitz &...
In brief: Christmas cookie sale, author talk and more in South Hills
Christmas cookie sale Holy Trinity Cathedral’s annual Christmas cookie sale is 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Dec. 2. Parishioners have been hard at work baking delicious rolls and cookies and more. A wide variety of homemade cookies will be on sale for $15 per pound, rolls will be $18 each, and nuthorns...
In brief: Bethel Park happenings, week of Nov. 20, 2023
Tree lighting set for Dec. 6 Bethel Park Recreation’s annual tree-lighting event is scheduled for Dec. 6. Doors open at 6 p.m. for activities including a reindeer food-making station, holiday backdrop photo station (with props), hot cocoa station, Bethel Park Bakery cookie station and Letters to Santa station. The Bethel...
Letter to the editor: County should aid Independence Health System
Westmoreland County has tens of millions of unspent “covid dollars.” Our politicians are currently debating how to spend this money. One of the most affected “industries” of the pandemic is our local health system striving to compete with UPMC, AGH, etc. Independence Health System (formerly Excela) finds itself tens of...
Editorial: In Allegheny County, party politics is more complicated than it seems
It might seem like politics is utterly binary. It is black and white — or more aptly, Democratic blue and Republican red. The increasingly ugly and polarized divides at every level of government bear that out. People bracing themselves for uncomfortable conversations with relatives on Thanksgiving is another measure. But...
The Stroller, Nov. 20, 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-Ridge Area Food Bank seeks donations November is Turkey Month at...
John Dorfman: 5 stocks to loosen your belt for
Thanksgiving is a time to loosen your belt. That’s why, each year around Thanksgiving, I loosen my stock-valuation belt a little in this column, and suggest five stocks that look good to me even though they are a little more expensive than I normally prefer. These are GARP stocks. The...
Letter to the editor: We’re at critical mass, and we must slow it down
In nuclear physics, a critical mass is the smallest mass of a fissionable material needed to produce a self-sustaining chain reaction. In general terms, a critical mass is the number or amount of something (or anything) that is needed to cause a particular result. In the U.S., we have reached...
Editorial cartoons for the week of Nov. 20
Editorial cartoons for the week of Nov. 20....
In brief: Chartiers Valley area happenings, week of Nov. 20, 2023
Winter Blast coming to Bridgeville Bridgeville’s Winter Blast is scheduled for 6:30 to 8 p.m. Dec. 8 at Triangle Park, 431 Station St. Featured will the the lighting of the Christmas tree with Santa and Mrs. Claus to kick off the holiday season. Christmas Time in Collier Christmas Time in...
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of Nov. 20
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of Nov. 20....
High school sports 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...
Scenes from the Valley: Images captured in the Alle-Kiski Valley from Nov. 7-15, 2023
Here is a weekly look at recent images captured throughout the Alle-Kiski Valley. From major news events to routine gatherings, the Tribune-Review’s “Scenes from the Valley” photo package brings to life activities and moments happening in your backyard. To have a photo considered as a “Scenes from the Valley” candidate,...
Bishop Zubik to undergo 6th back surgery
Bishop David Zubik is scheduled to undergo his sixth back surgery, the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh said Sunday. The bishop’s surgery will aim to address continuing problems with collapsing discs, the diocese said. Zubik may require “extended time of recovery” after the operation, which will keep him from public appearances...
Penn State QB Beau Pribula steps in for injured Drew Allar vs. Rutgers: ‘I was ready’
STATE COLLEGE — Beau Pribula stood on the sidelines as Drew Allar’s day came to an unexpected end. Pribula watched Allar get popped. He noticed Penn State’s starting quarterback was “dazed a little bit.” And he saw No. 15 signal to the coaching staff after the following play and jog...
