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Incumbents win most council seats in Monroeville, Pitcairn
Two Monroeville Council incumbents won reelection in their wards as Democrats, and a Republican defeated a former council member for another seat, according to unofficial Allegheny County results. In Ward 2, Eric Poach earned another four-year term by defeating Timothy J. Lionelli, 810 votes to 538. Bob Williams faced no...
Travis Kelce hints at joining Taylor Swift on Eras Tour this weekend
Travis Kelce isn’t shaking off rumors he’ll join Taylor Swift when she restarts her Eras Tour this week in South America. The two-time Super Bowl champ, 34, and big brother Jason teased the much-speculated-about romantic overture on the newest episode of their “New Heights” podcast. “Got anything you’re looking forward...
Sweeney wins seat on Allegheny County Common Pleas bench, 6 judges retained for new terms
Democrat Patrick A. Sweeney on Tuesday won this year’s only open seat on the Allegheny County Common Pleas Court bench, collecting nearly 59% of the votes cast to defeat Republican nominee Anthony DeLuca, according to unofficial results. “Allegheny County voted for reform, for a justice system where systemic biases and...
Republicans sweep Bridgeville Council seats
Republicans won the three Bridgeville Borough Council seats up for election on Nov. 7, defeating two incumbent Democrats in the process, according to unofficial Allegheny County results. Receiving the most votes were GOP candidates Jason Sarasnick, 828; Jason Ferri, 722; and Shane Franchick, 692. Council members Joseph Colosimo and Nino...
GOP takes 3 out of 4 Bethel Park Council seats
Republicans took three out of the four council seats up for election on Nov. 7, according to unofficial Allegheny County results. Ward 4 incumbent Todd S. Cenci joined Kimberly Kamenicky, Ward 2, and Jim Jenkins, Ward 6, in winning on the GOP tickets. Democrat Viola Garis won in Ward 8....
Veterans Day observed with activities across Westmoreland County, region
Those who have served in the armed forces will be recognized during the following Veterans Day programs: • WCCC The Center for Healthcare Solutions and Unity in the Community will hold a free Veterans Suicide Prevention Walk and Human Services Fair Friday on the main campus of Westmoreland County Community...
4 Gateway School Board members reelected
Four Gateway School Board incumbents won reelection, and they will be joined by two new members, according to unofficial Allegheny County results posted Nov. 7. John M. Bova, board president, was unopposed for a two-year term. Running cross-filed as a Democrat and Republican, he received 6,905 votes. Write-in votes totaled...
Incumbents win most Shaler area races
The majority of the races in the Shaler area were uncontested. Etna council In the Ward 1 race for Etna council, incumbent Democrats Megan Tunon and Brad Ianuzzi won the two open seats with 217 and 214 votes, respectively. Republican Nicholas Behr Leffakis received 104 votes and there were three...
Republicans win Hampton council seats after narrow defeats in 2021
Two Republicans were elected to four-year terms on Hampton Township Council, according to unofficial Allegheny County election results. Daniel J. Sciulli and Alfred Midgley IV both narrowly missed winning seats on council in 2021. This year, Sciulli led a field of four candidates with 3,569 votes. “I am truly humbled...
Ron Klink: Protecting the earned income tax credit for families
Over 81% of Pennsylvanians receive the earned income tax credit, the federal government’s refundable tax credit to low and moderate-income families. This tax credit saves our state $2 billion annually — an average of $1,874 per household. Unfortunately, the IRS is now taking action that can jeopardize this windfall tax...
Incumbents reelected in uncontested Pine, Richland supervisors races
The Pine supervisors race was uncontested, with three candidates running for three open seats on the board. According to unofficial results, Republican incumbent and currant board chair Ryan Colombo was the top vote-getter with 2,953 votes. Incumbent John Donahue, who was cross-filed on the ballot along with Incumbent Pat Avolio,...
Letter to the editor: We need Trump back in office
I am not a Jew and do not practice the Jewish religion, but I am literally sick to my stomach after the horrible tragedy in Israel. Because of the stupid policies of the radical left, evil is not afraid of America and feels free to distribute agonizing pain and suffering...
Westmoreland happenings: candlelight open house, craft shows, black light puppet show, more
Fundraisers • Westmoreland Historical Society will sponsor a free candlelight open house from 4 to 7 p.m. Nov. 9 at Historic Hanna’s Town, 809 Forbes Trail Road, Greensburg. Refreshments will be served by the fire in Hanna’s Tavern. Lanterns will light the path to the Westmoreland History Education Center Museum...
Letter to the editor: Innocent until proven guilty
In reference to the article “Release of suspect in $1.6M drug case ignites political firestorm in Allegheny County” (Sept. 20, TribLIVE) and letters discussing it, I would like to ask what happened to the old mantra “innocent until proven guilty in a court of law”? Apparently, any official who actually...
Editorial: John Fetterman, Summer Lee and the Israel-Hamas war
You might not think a war almost 6,000 miles away could have much of an effect on politicians in Southwestern Pennsylvania. Then again, politics is stitched into the fabric of everything these days. You cannot drink a beer, read a book or watch a football game without making a partisan...
The Stroller, Nov. 8, 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. Groups wanted for annual Tarentum-Brackenridge Christmas parade Tarentum Recreation Board is...
Letter to the editor: No more car washes in North Huntingdon
The Trib has run several articles about companies wanting to build car washes on Route 30 in North Huntingdon and Irwin (“5th car wash proposed for North Huntingdon area,” Aug. 30, TribLIVE). This is just what everyone needs, another car wash. Here is a real stupid idea, which I’m surprised...
Municipal and school board race results in the Fox Chapel area
Fox Chapel area 2023 General Election results, according to unofficial Allegheny County election returns. The election results won’t be official until certified by the Allegheny County Board of Elections. Fox Chapel Area School Board 100% of precincts reporting Region 1 Vote for two Catherine Findley (D) — 1,778 Eric Hamilton...
Ochi takes 2-year seat on Sharpsburg Council
Democrat Corey Egwrube Ochai defeated Republican Diana Lynn Oliver on Nov. 7 to take a two-year seat on Sharpsburg Council, according to unofficial election returns from the Allegheny County Board of Elections. Ochi had 484 votes to 234 for Oliver. There were six write-in votes cast. Sarah Ishman, Jonathan Jaso,...
Cullen, Petrucelli apparent winners of O’Hara Council seats
Paul L. Cullen and Shamus Petrucelli are the apparent winners of two at-large seats on O’Hara Council on Nov. 7, according to unofficial results from the Allegheny County Board of Elections. With 100 percent of precincts reporting, Cullen had 2,072 votes to 1,704 for Petrucelli and 1,470 for W. Robert...
Dadd defeats Libertarian Glick for Fox Chapel School Board
In the only contested race for Fox Chapel Area School Board, Mary Beth Dadd defeated Libertarian Emily Glick on Nov. 7 for the Region 3 seat, according to unofficial returns from the Allegheny County Board of Elections. Dadd, who had won the Democratic and Republican nominations in the primary, had...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Nov. 7, 2023
High schools Field hockey PIAA playoffs Class 3A First round Tuesday’s results Conestoga 3, Great Valley 1 Lower Dauphin 5, Cardinal O’Hara 0 Wyoming Valley West 2, Boyertown 1 Emmaus 3, Methacton 2 (OT) Manheim Township 5, Avon Grove 0 Parkland 2, Central Bucks West 1 Warwick 1, Downingtown West...
General Election results for the North Allegheny Area
These are the unofficial election returns for judicial, school board and municipal races in the North Allegheny area. The results will not become official until they are certified by the Allegheny County Board of Elections, North Allegheny School Board 100% precincts reporting Vote for five Elizabeth Warner (D) — 10,101...
High school roundup for Nov. 7, 2023: Montour knocks off WPIAL champ South Fayette in PIAA girls soccer 1st round
Mia and Marlo Cyanovich scored goals as Montour, the fourth-place finisher in the WPIAL tournament, knocked off WPIAL champion South Fayette, 2-1, in a PIAA Class 3A girls soccer first-round match Tuesday night. Mia Deramo scored the lone goal for the Lions (14-5-2). Montour (15-3-1) will play WPIAL third-place finisher...
Arlow, Wall and Giorgetti take seats on McCandless Town Council
Republicans Doug Arlow and Joe Wall and Democrat Nicholas Giorgetti are the apparent winners of contested races in the Nov. 7 General Election for McCandless Council, according to unofficial returns from the Allegheny County Board of Elections. With 100 percent of precincts reporting, Arlow had 729 votes to 700 votes...
