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Pirates farm report for Sept. 3, 2023: Geovanny Planchart’s walk-off single helps Bradenton sweep DH
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 59-71) lost 8-3 to Buffalo (Blue Jays). Buffalo scored five runs in the seventh inning. CF Chris Owings (.234) hit his 11th homer, a two-run shot. SS Nick Gonzales (.261) hit a solo home run and now has 36 RBIs this season. DH Domingo Leyba (.280) was 3...
Trib HSSN’s WPIAL boys, girls soccer rankings for week of Sept. 4, 2023
WPIAL soccer rankings Girls Class 4A Rank, Team, W-L, Last 1. North Allegheny (4-0) 1 2. Peters Township (2-0-1) 2 3. Upper St. Clair (4-0) 3 4. Mt. Lebanon (3-1) 4 5. Seneca Valley (2-0) 5 Out: None Class 3A 1. Moon (3-0) 1 2. Mars (3-0) 2 3. Latrobe...
Scenes from the Valley: Images captured in the Alle-Kiski Valley from Aug. 24-30, 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 Larry Kulick reconsecrates Catholic church in New Kensington
St. Mary of Czestochowa Church in New Kensington was reconsecrated Aug. 26 by Bishop Larry Kulick of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Greensburg. The large brick church on Kenneth Avenue suffered $3 million in damages on April 8, 2020, when an EF-1 tornado — with winds of up to 100...
The Drew Allar era at Penn State is underway, and it was well worth the wait
STATE COLLEGE — TV reporters hustled stride for stride beside him on the Beaver Stadium turf. Photographers stayed in front, snapping away with their cameras. One by one, teammates and coaches approached him, hugged him and offered their congratulations. Drew Allar drew a crowd Saturday night. And it was well...
Building the Valley: New spin studio in New Kensington offers fun workout alternative
Shayle Prorok, owner of the new Rhythm Ridez spin studio in New Kensington, is excited to be part of the city’s changing times. Prorok, 49, of New Kensington opened the doors to her new indoor studio Aug. 19. “I’m really pumped about what’s going on in the city I grew...
Letter to the editor: West Deer priorities
Where are the priorities in West Deer? Infrastructure seems to have been overlooked in many areas within the township. It’s 2023 and there are residents that have no access to public water or natural gas, and some have not had their roads reconstructed or properly repaired for more than 20...
Sewickley area real estate transactions, week of Sept. 3, 2023
Aleppo Benjamin Mehl sold property at 501 Sewickley Heights Drive to Marc Carson and Laura Hulett for $283,500. Franklin Park Shaung Wu sold property at 2001 Connecticut Ln to Veera Chandra Sekhar Kovelakuntla and Sandhya Kovelakuntla for $482,000. Maronda Homes LLC sold property at 1119 Deerfield Drive to Raed Saed...
Fox Chapel area real estate transactions, week of Sept. 3, 2023
Fox Chapel David Vincent Lu sold property at 809 Fairview Road to Benjmain Lee Finan and Diana Khoi Nguyen for $656,000. Harmar Jill Sandra Lashway sold property at 714 Beech Ct to Henry and Linda Pool for $672,500. Paul Camerota sold property at 39 Deborah Lynn Ct to David Mollura...
East suburban real estate transactions, week of Sept. 3, 2023
Chalfant Gregory Ventrice sold property at 318-320 North Ave. to Susan Repon for $50,000. Edgewood Patrick Russell sold property at 253 Maple Ave. to Justin Seaman and Kristen Kamp for $317,500. Monroeville Edmund Haberle trustee sold property at 2635 Third St. to Slatehouse Group LLC for $145,000. Jeet Shah sold...
North Hills area real estate transactions, week of Sept. 3, 2023
Bellevue Keith Edwin Thomas sold property at 198-200 Brighton Road to Phoebe Weina He trustee for $80,000. Brandon Ambrose sold property at 689 Shade Ave. to Steven Walker for $206,550. Bradford Woods Donald Tacznosky sold property at 38 Seldom Seen Road to Nouvealutions LLC for $385,000. Franklin Park Shaung Wu...
Letter to the editor: We need an honest president
Our country has been blessed with country-loving leadership until recently. We, until recent times, believed in justice. If you commit the crime, then do the time. I would submit to you the following examples of poor leadership. President Trump knew on Jan. 5, 2021, that some citizens were spoiling for...
Editorial: State needs to join federal and local efforts to address predatory real estate companies
Predators in the wild prowl around the edges of a herd of animals, waiting to pick the vulnerable. They may lie in wait, camouflaged until it is time to pounce. In real estate, the wolves and hyenas are corporations that buy up properties from the desperate. The bait can be...
The Stroller, Sept. 3, 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. Summit Hose Company to sponsor annual fall festival The Summit Hose...
Letter to the editor: Are Amazon’s jobs worth its baggage?
When I read the article “Westmoreland officials hopeful Amazon warehouse portends future growth” (Aug. 16, TribLIVE), I had mixed feelings. New jobs for the area are always welcome. On the other hand, Amazon comes with baggage. Its anti-union stance is legendary. The workers in New York voted for a union...
Pirates farm report for Sept. 2, 2023: Bubba Chandler picks up 9th win for Greensboro
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 59-70) lost 7-3 to Buffalo (Blue Jays). RHP Jared Jones (3-4) started and went five innings, giving up five runs on six hits, including a homer, to take the loss. CF Ryan Vilade (.261) went 2 for 4 with a double, run scored and RBI. SS Chris Owings...
District college football roundup: Washington & Jefferson opens with shutout of Saint Vincent
Jacob Pugh threw for 292 yards and three touchdowns to lad Washington & Jefferson to a 51-0 season-opening victory over Saint Vincent on Saturday. Bruno Fabrycki had two interceptions for the Presidents (1-0), who outgained Saint Vincent (0-1), 574-139, and had 35 first downs to the Bearcats’ seven. Carnegie Mellon...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Sept. 2, 2023
High schools Football Saturday’s results Nonconference Riverview 42, Carlynton 0 Rochester 36, Our Lady of the Sacred Heart 12 Shenango 21, Western Beaver 15 Saturday’s summaries Riverview 42, Carlynton 0 Carlynton 0 0 0 0 —0 Riverview 14 18 7 3 —42 R: Rocco Cecere 2 run (Drew Hunter kick)...
High school roundup for Sept. 2, 2023: Antonio Laure powers Rochester past OLSH
Antonio Laure ran for three touchdowns, including a 37-yarder in the first quarter, as Rochester took care of OLSH, 36-12, in a nonconference game Saturday night. Carter Mason had an 85-yard interception return for a touchdown in the fourth quarter to seal the win for the Rams (1-0), and Felipe...
Chris Kelly: Shapiro must rally rescue posse
Sometimes, spurring the cavalry to saddle up is a matter of poking the right rumps. In response to Lackawanna County Department of Health and Human Services Director Bill Browning’s desperate plea for help staffing his desolate Office of Youth and Family Services, state officials said consultants — free agents who...
After close call, Robert Morris uniforms arrive right before loss at Air Force
It was a close call, but Robert Morris’ football players were able to wear their own jerseys for their season opener Saturday afternoon. According to reports, the Colonials’ jerseys arrived just before kickoff of their game against Air Force in Colorado Springs, Colo. Update: By the looks of it, Robert...
Letter to the editor: Better under Trump or Biden?
Tangible is real, not imaginary. Be honest: Were you better under President Trump or President Biden? This should be an easy answer. A tangible vote in 2024 is crucial for our country. God bless America — we need it. Regis Farrell Greensburg...
Sounding off: Books, police, inflation, war on carbon among week’s topics
On books, whose beliefs matter more? When I read the article “‘It’s a small number of people who are very loud’: Local libraries grapple with book challenges, bans” (Aug. 22, TribLIVE), I was somewhat taken back by the headline and further by the story. The story described how the number...
Letter to the editor: Ward correct on vouchers
In response to the letter “Waiting on Ward’s action on budget” (July 30, TribLIVE) I’d like to set the record straight. The writer is from Fair Districts PA, which I consider to be a left-wing advocacy group. In my opinion, the organization advocates for districts beneficial to Democrats. Monopolies aren’t...
Editorial: Should 2024 primary date be moved?
Pennsylvania’s role in the 2024 presidential election cannot be underestimated. Since 1972, the state has only voted for the losing candidate twice, opting for Al Gore and John Kerry instead of George W. Bush in 2000 and 2004. After the results have been reported in the small and sparsely populated...
