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Success, death of teammate have reawakened passion for football at Monessen
Monessen’s T.J. Taylor is only a sophomore. But he talks like a senior. He acts like a senior. He is one of the players who has taken it upon himself to make sure teammates are attending workouts and weightlifting sessions. “This year, I’m noticing it doesn’t matter what class you’re...
Letter to the editor: Soldiers should never be left behind
Bravo to the writer of the letter “Leaving soldiers behind is un-American” (Aug. 11, TribLIVE). This letter should be endorsed by every American and a copy sent to every Congress member, as well as Hillary Clinton and Joe Biden. As I realize that would probably not be possible, please, everyone,...
Sounding off: Shapiro’s actions, new Hempfield school, Trump among week’s topics
Shapiro anti-choice? I thought Gov. Josh Shapiro was for women’s choice and reproductive health? His decision to end the contract with Real Alternatives will harm tens of thousands of women and children who depend on the help they receive. A new study published in the journal Cureus found that two-thirds...
Letter to the editor: Weiss as special counsel is an insult
I think giving David Weiss a special counsel designation in the Hunter Biden case is an insult to the legal system. Weiss has already let the statute of limitations on Biden’s felonies expire and pushed for a sweetheart deal for him. I think Weiss should instead be disbarred for helping...
Steelers quarterbacks check out Willie Thrower Award for area’s top QB
The Willie Thrower Award trophy made its way to Pittsburgh Steelers training camp this week. The trophy is awarded annually to the top quarterback from WPIAL and City League schools. Steelers quarterbacks Tanner Morgan, Mitch Trubisky, Kenny Pickett and Mason Rudolph posed with the 2023 Willie Thrower Award at the...
Letter to the editor: Beware Moms for Liberty
The group “Moms for Liberty” is anything but. This organization has been judged a hate group by the Southern Poverty Law Center. They are waging a full-fledged war against students’ First Amendment rights to access books based on race, gender identity, ethnicity and religion. They are pushing to rewrite the...
Editorial: Proposed U.S. Steel buyout could be next chapter of Pittsburgh history
The history of the steel industry in America can’t be written without Southwestern Pennsylvania. Sure, iron was mined and smelted before Andrew Carnegie built his first mill here in 1875. It was even made in Pittsburgh, the intersection of ore to craft, coal to burn and the rivers for transportation....
The Stroller, Aug. 19, 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. Adventures with Wine dinner to benefit Peoples Library The Peoples Library...
Letter to the editor: Look to past to see that God isn’t the problem
Regarding the letter “God is a problem, not an answer” (July 29, TribLIVE): I think we can agree on the presence of good and evil in the world. Most of us find it relatively easy to be “good” and kind but find it more challenging to resist engaging in unkind...
Pirates farm report for Aug. 18, 2023: Chris Owings belts 2-run homer in Indians’ loss
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 54-62) lost 8-5 to St. Paul (Twins). LF Chris Owings (.232) hit a two-run home run. DH Mason Martin (.275) was 1 for 4 with a double and two RBIs. C Dom Nunez (.199) hit a solo homer. 2B Jared Triolo (.292) was 1 for 4 with a...
Max Homa sets course record at Olympia Fields to lead BMW ChampionshipVideo
OLYMPIA FIELDS, Ill. — Max Homa was aware of the course record at Olympia Fields and not just because of how well he was playing Friday in the BMW Championship. He happened to see a video board just as it flashed a message that Chris Kirk was challenging the course...
High school sports scores for Aug. 18, 2023
High schools Golf Friday’s results Boys Class 3A Section 1 Penn-Trafford 203, Armstrong 217 Medalist: Nick Turowski (PT), 38 Section 3 North Allegheny 186, North Hills 210 Medalist: Jake Watterson (NA) Section 4 Franklin Regional 203, Kiski Area 212 Medalists: Jose Balza Jr. (FR), 38; Dylan Matenkosky (KA), 38 Plum...
Gary Franks: Distracted Joe Biden is not good for America
I am not that concerned with exploring what has “happened.” I am more concerned with exploring what is “happening.” I would rather prepare for 2024 and beyond than relive 2020. I am more concerned with the actions of a powerful person who can affect my life greatly than a powerless...
Why some of Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro’s cabinet picks still have ‘acting’ next to their title
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan newsroom powered by The Philadelphia Inquirer in partnership with PennLive/The Patriot-News, TribLIVE/Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, and WITF Public Media. Sign up for our free newsletters. HARRISBURG — Seven months into his first term as Pennsylvania’s governor, two of Democrat Josh Shapiro’s picks for top cabinet posts...
Clontz family thanks first responders, others who helped during Plum house explosion
Jen and Addie Clontz on Friday thanked everyone who responded to the Plum house explosion and those people who are helping them process the enormity of it. Jen’s husband, Casey, 38, and son, Keegan, 12, died in the explosion Saturday in the Rustic Ridge neighborhood in Plum. Jen and Casey...
Frank Larkin: Support our Pa. troops and veterans
Pennsylvania ranks in the top 10 for military veterans, meaning that the multifaceted and unique challenges that face these men and women are especially present in the Keystone State. Most glaring is the understood yet still lingering tragedy that the suicide rate among veterans is significantly higher than the civilian...
‘Explosive’ freshman King Mack impressing in camp, pushing for immediate impact at Penn State
Penn State relied heavily on its 2022 recruiting class last season. From Nick Singleton to Abdul Carter, 10 freshmen burned their redshirts. That’s unlikely to be the case this fall. Tony Rojas, the name on everyone’s lips during the spring, will have a role in the linebacker rotation. Elliot Washington...
Pennsylvania’s July unemployment rate at record low 3.5%
WILKES-BARRE — Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate declined three-tenths of a percentage point over the month to 3.5% in July — the lowest rate on record going back to January 1976. On Friday, the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry released its preliminary employment situation report for July. The U.S. unemployment rate...
Letter to the editor: Trump still the bully
I cannot believe Donald Trump, like a schoolyard bully, talks to people like he does and downgrades people and thinks he has done nothing wrong. He has been caught in lies and threatens people and claims this is free speech. When I grew up, you were taught to respect people,...
Back to school breakfast, Plastic Mat Sleeping Mat Society & more at Sewickley area places of worship
Antioch Baptist Church 322 Elizabeth St., Sewickley. 412-741-7688. antiochfw baptistsewickley.org. Sunday service is at 10:45 a.m. Beth Samuel Jewish Center 810 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge. 412-266-5238. bethsamuel.org. Beth Samuel Jewish Center meets every Saturday at 10 a.m. in person and on Zoom for Morning Shabbat services. First Friday Family Services take place...
Alle-Kiski Valley High School Reunion news Aug. 18, 2023
• Freeport High School Class of 1955 will have a get-together at 1 p.m. Sept. 6 at River Forest Country Club, Allegheny Township. Classmates and spouses welcome. • Ken Hi Class of 1958 will have a reunion at noon Sept. 21 at Hill Crest Country Club, Lower Burrell. Classmates who...
The Stroller, Aug. 18, 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. Tickets on sale for wrestling event and craft show Citizens Volunteer...
Laurels & lances: Getting answers & giving help
Laurel: To a prime location. Everyone knew what should go at the 142-acre warehouse site near the Pennsylvania Turnpike and Interstate 70 in New Stanton. For months, speculation was rampant. It ended Wednesday when Westmoreland County officials confirmed that Amazon will be the new tenant. “This proves that corridor is...
Letter to the editor: Thankful for AVH’s hospice angels
Recently my family and I experienced the death of our most cherished and loved mother and wife, Joyce, while in the care of the hospice unit at Allegheny Valley Hospital (AVH). Without exception, every doctor, nurse, aide and custodian involved in Joyce’s care manifested and demonstrated the utmost professionalism possible....
In brief: News from Saxonburg and McCandless
Saxonburg Octoberfest Sprankle’s Octoberfest is returning to Saxonburg Sept. 8-10 at the Saxonburg Volunteer Fire Company Carnival Grounds. This year marks the event’s fifth anniversary, and third year at Saxonburg VFC. The weekend kicks off 7 p.m. Sept. 7 with the Octoberfest Parade, hosted by the Saxonburg Area Business Association....
