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Anti-migrant buoys ‘drifted’ into Mexico, Abbott says after Texas quietly moved them back
WASHINGTON — Texas has quietly moved its anti-migrant buoys to the American side of the Rio Grande, and Gov. Greg Abbott said Monday the 1,000-foot barrier had simply “drifted” into Mexican territory. The governor offered no apology to Mexico, which complained for weeks about the violation of its sovereignty, nor...
Mark Meadows says Trump left top secret Iran war plans on couch at Bedminster golf resortVideo
Ex-White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows reportedly wrote in a draft of his memoir that his old boss, former President Donald Trump, left a top secret Iran war plan on a couch at his New Jersey golf resort during an interview with a ghost writer. Meadows told prosecutors from...
3 dead in Washington state after drinking milkshakes made in Listeria-contaminated machine
Three people have died after being infected with Listeria bacteria traced to a Tacoma, Wash., restaurant’s ice cream machine, health officials said. Listeria was present in all three milkshake flavors sold at Frugals restaurant, the Washington State Department of Public Health said Friday. Six people were hospitalized in total after...
Lawsuit contends Allegheny County Jail Oversight Board violates transparency laws
Two women who regularly attend Allegheny County Jail Oversight Board meetings are suing the board claiming it violates Sunshine Act laws on transparency. Rachel C. Radke and Tanisha Long are being represented, in part, by the ACLU of Pennsylvania. They filed an amended complaint on Friday. Previously, Radke was the...
Upper St. Clair-Bethel Park Rotary farmer’s market continues through Sept. 28
With summer coming to a close, you might think the Upper St. Clair-Bethel Park Rotary Breakfast Club members would be exhausted from their 22-week-long farmer’s market. The market runs through Sept. 28 in the parking lot across the street from Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2040 Washington Road, and this year boasted...
Bethel Park promotes Laura Grimm to athletic director
Bethel Park School District promoted Laura Grimm to athletic director. Grimm becomes the district’s sixth full-time athletic director and the second woman to hold the post. She succeeds Dan Sloan, who has transitioned into overseeing facilities and operations. She served as Sloan’s assistant for the past two years. Before that,...
Rick Goodling: State regulation means an end to illegal games
I was in a Western Pennsylvania grocery store recently and the owner detailed to me all the renovations he is making to his business and the health insurance he is able to provide for his employees. Having this type of conversation is not unusual for me. I am part of...
WR Mark Bails, DB Zahir Reed want to play leading roles in helping turn around Seton Hill footballVideo
Long before he came to Seton Hill, Zahir Reed knew plenty about football in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference. His older brother, before deciding to go to Maine, had committed to West Chester. During his brother’s recruiting process, Reed became well-versed in the high caliber of football played across the...
Kiski Area grad Kaylee Elwood overcomes injury, takes prominent role with Cal (Pa.) women’s soccer
“The pain that you have been feeling cannot compare to the joy that’s coming.” Those are the words tattooed just above Kaylee Elwood’s right knee. They come from the Bible, the book of Romans, chapter eight, verse 18. They are a reminder of where she has been and a motivator...
Part of Dorseyville Road in Indiana Township to close for bridge repair
Dorseyville Road between Rawlins Run Road and Fox Chapel Road in Indiana Township will be closed into November for the replacement of Little Pine Creek Bridge No. 15, according to the Allegheny County Department of Public Works. The work will include new pavement, scour protection, pavement markings, and guide rail....
Bethel Park 2023 graduate earns Big Heart Scholarship
Bethel Park High School announces that Nick Perdziola, a 2023 graduate, has been awarded the Big Heart Scholarship, which recognizes students who embody exceptional character, compassion and a commitment to positively impacting their community. The Big Heart Scholarship, administered through bold.org, was established in memory of the late Jon Gentile,...
South Fayette student takes 3rd in international competition
Vidhisha Chahande of South Fayette won third place in the international HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America) competition in Dallas. She competed against 75 participants in the category Leadership Job-Seeking Skills. HOSA had more than 12,000 participants all over the world, including China, South Korea, Canada and all 50 states....
Lana Del Rey coming to Star Lake for fall concertVideo
Singer-songwriter Lana Del Rey is headed to the Pittsburgh area for a fall concert. On Monday, Del Rey announced a 10-stop tour for the fall, which includes a Tuesday, Oct. 3 date at the Pavilion at Star Lake in Burgettstown. Tickets will be available during the general sale beginning Friday...
Penn State middle linebacker Kobe King making his case to start: ‘He’s got command of the defense’
The accolades have piled up for Kalen King. Penn State’s star cornerback, who ranked second in the FBS with 18 pass breakups in 2022, was named an ESPN preseason All-American and has been a staple on preseason awards watch lists. He will play a major role on a defense expected...
Letter to the editor: God in his heart
The writer of the letter “God is a problem, not an answer” (July 29, TribLIVE) does not need to read or understand the Bible. He mentions that he believes people should take care of each other. That is God in his heart, and it is the greatest request that he...
In brief: Hampton area happenings, week of Aug. 21, 2023
Gulf War Memorial Plaque Hampton Township, the Hampton Community Association and American Legion Post 296 are compiling the names of individuals of current of former township residents who served on active duty during the Gulf War, beginning Aug. 2, 1990, and extending to the present. The endeavor aims to honor...
Monroeville area happenings, week of Aug. 21, 2023
Hard-to-recycle collection Pennsylvania Resources Council and the Allegheny County Health Department will hold a hard-to-recycle collection event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 26 at Next Tier Connect @ Pittsburgh East, 4350 Northern Pike, Monroeville. For a per-item fee, residents can recycle televisions and computer monitors, printers, fluorescent tubes,...
In brief: EMS contract approved, Augtoberfest and more in Penn Hills, Verona
EMS contract approved Penn Hills School District officials approved a new contract with Penn Hills EMS for the 2023-24 school year. The district will pay the ambulance company $500 per event to have one ambulance with two crew members at all home varsity football games and commencement. Transportation sought Penn...
In brief: Contact info requested, tax services available and more around the Quaker Valley
Contact info update requested Edgeworth Water Authority officials implore residents and business owners of Edgeworth, Leetsdale, Leet and Bell Acres to update their contact information to help ensure emergency notifications are properly sent to customers. Officials said information forms will be mailed out in the next billing insert. EWA issues...
In brief: Golf outing, farmers market and more in Pine, Richland
Fireworks not rescheduled Richland Community Day, originally scheduled for Aug. 15, was canceled due to the weather. The fireworks will not be rescheduled. Township supervisors will add the funds allocated for this year to next year’s display, increasing it in celebration of the 30th anniversary of Community Day in 2024....
Letter to the editor: Hempfield board should be called out over book bans
Despite protest to the contrary, the agenda of conservative members of the Hempfield Area School Board seems to be ban books. Proposed changes to 109-AR-0: Selection of Resource Materials and 109-AR3: Request for Re-Evaluation of Resource Materials would remove students from the review board unless the student is 18 or...
Editorial: Safety, security and sealing juror lists
The Tribune-Review has long argued that the names of jurors be treated as what they are: public records. Jurors are the most important part of a criminal trial. While lawyers and judges might believe otherwise, that distinction is undeniably held by the 12 people who are the primary audience for...
The Stroller, Aug. 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. Bingo fundraiser to benefit New Ken K9 Unit A bingo to...
Letter to the editor: Stopping illegal bus passing
Regarding the article “Drivers getting ticketed for passing stopped Pittsburgh Public Schools buses” (Aug. 7, TribLIVE): Act 38 of 2020 should be repealed. This law modified the stop-arm camera law for illegally passing school buses. It assumes a vehicle’s owner was driving, and takes away the person’s rights. It also...
Editorial cartoons for the week of Aug. 21
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