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Federal judge won’t stop Comprehensive Healthcare’s $56 million sale of seven nursing homes
A federal judge on Thursday denied the request of the U.S. Department of Labor to halt the potential $56 million sale of seven nursing homes belonging to an embattled company about to go on trial for violating wage and hour laws. U.S. District Judge William V. Stickman IV said in...
Defense attorneys: Washington County DA seeking death penalty for political reasons
Defense attorneys in a Washington County homicide case are moving to disqualify the appointed district attorney amid allegations that he is misusing the death penalty for political gain as he faces a heated election in November. Jason Walsh, who was appointed to fill the position when District Attorney Gene Vittone...
Sen. Bob Casey’s campaign touts strong start to 2024 fundraising
U.S. Sen. Robert P. Casey Jr. is staring down the barrel of the toughest re-election he’s ever faced, and he’s trying to raise funds like he knows it. The Casey campaign on Thursday announced a top-line number of $3.2 million in contributions through the just-completed third quarter reporting period, which...
North Allegheny homecoming travels ‘Through the Decades’
North Allegheny High School’s Sept. 29 homecoming parade had a theme of “Through the Decades” in honor of the school district’s 75th anniversary this year. Homecoming festivities began with a carnival and food trucks. The NA Tiger Marching Band led a parade around the school and Homecoming Queen and King,...
Programs scheduled at Hampton Community Library
Hampton Community Library has plenty of programming to welcome fall, including: • “What a Wonder-Fall World!” drop-in story time, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays through Nov. 30. Stories, songs and crafts designed to celebrate discovery as children interact with their environment. All ages and abilities welcome....
Short-term lane restrictions expected on the Sewickley Bridge
PennDOT officials announced a short-term lane restriction on the Sewickley Bridge in Moon Township and Sewickley Borough will occur tonight, weather permitting. Motorists should expect to encounter single-lane alternating traffic on the bridge from 7 p.m. Thursday to about 5 a.m. Friday. Officials said crews from JET Excavating Co. will...
Penn Hills funeral home earns Pursuit of Excellence Award
Soxman Funeral Homes Ltd. is one of only 104 funeral homes from around the world honored with the 2023 National Funeral Directors Association Pursuit of Excellence Award, placing it among an elite group of funeral service professionals. Pursuit of Excellence Award recipients are recognized for adhering to the highest ethical...
Neeli Bendapudi: Accountability from Penn State
In early July, a vote to fund the public missions of Penn State and our fellow state-related universities ended in a stalemate, falling six votes shy of the two-thirds majority needed to pass the Pennsylvania House. Nearly three months later, this funding for our Pennsylvania students remains unresolved, despite the...
Fox Chapel Area band wins award at Norwin meet
Fox Chapel Area High School senior color guard captain Emma Bergerud performs at the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Marching Band Association competition Sept. 23 at Norwin High School. The Fox Chapel Area High School Marching Band won first place in the Class AA division. It also received the highest scores in both...
Through the Years: In 1963, West Deer earned bragging rights vs. Richland
Each week throughout the high school football season, the Valley News Dispatch will take a look back at the games, players and events that have shaped local scholastic history. West Deer won the 1963 version of the “Battle of Bakerstown Road” with a 14-12 victory at Richland. Junior running back...
Penn State OC Mike Yurcich breaks down Drew Allar, lack of explosiveness and the offense so far
Mike Yurcich has known Drew Allar for a while now. He was integral in Penn State’s recruitment of Allar. He’s worked with the sophomore quarterback for almost two years, going back to when Allar enrolled as a true freshman in January 2022. So none of what Allar has shown through...
Letter to the editor: Working to improve lives affected by Alzheimer’s
I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for Sen. Lindsey Williams’ unwavering support of Senate Bill 840, which seeks to establish a first-ever Alzheimer’s public health infrastructure in Pennsylvania. As a doctor of occupational therapist, I am deeply committed to improving the lives of individuals affected by Alzheimer’s; I...
Letter to the editor: What happened to respect for presidency?
Regarding the letter “Saddened by Trump, MAGA followers” (Aug. 25, TribLIVE): I couldn’t agree with you more, sir! My father, like you, was a veteran (Korean War) and fought the front lines for this country. If he were alive today, he too would be so very sad about what is...
Remember When: Sewickley Herald headlines from 1927
In the news this week 96 years ago: • Sewickley Academy’s Upper School found a new home in the former Houston estate on Academy Avenue. The Herald’s reporter marveled at the setting: “Immediately within the gate one is impressed with the beauty of the surroundings,” they wrote. “…beyond a clearing...
Richland Township’s Penn Tree oldest in Allegheny County
The oldest resident in Richland Township is probably 425 years old. In 1598 (when it likely took root), the township was designated hunting ground for the Iroquois Nation and subsequently for Delaware Indians in the 18th century. Little did Native American hunters who walked by that white oak sapling know...
Editorial: National Newspaper Week celebrates readers and trusted community journalism
The Friday night high school football game. Notice of a city council meeting where higher property taxes will be discussed. News of an impending county commissioner election and plans for a Veterans Day parade, the opening of a downtown cafe and the retirement of a beloved police officer. These are...
The Stroller, Oct. 5, 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. Harvest Festival set Saturday in Lower Burrell The Lower Burrell Harvest...
Letter to the editor: Homeless problem on Downtown bike trail
Regarding the article “‘Our Downtown is doing well,’ but there’s still work to do, Pittsburgh mayor tells forum” (Sept. 24, TribLIVE): Recently my wife and I biked on the Three Rivers Heritage Trail. While we have grown used to seeing homeless people along the trail, we encountered them in three...
Funeral home earns Pursuit of Excellence Award
Soxman Funeral Homes Ltd. is one of only 104 funeral homes from around the world honored with the 2023 National Funeral Directors Association Pursuit of Excellence Award, placing it among an elite group of funeral service professionals. Pursuit of Excellence Award recipients are recognized for adhering to the highest ethical...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Oct. 4, 2023
High schools Cross country Wednesday’s results Division I Section 4 Boys Fox Chapel 19, Franklin Regional 43 Fox Chapel 19, Gateway 43 Fox Chapel 25, Kiski Area 33 Fox Chapel 15, Penn Hills 49 Kiski Area 26, Plum 31 Kiski Area 24, Franklin Regional 31 Kiski Area 23, Gateway 34...
Knoch sisters, 15th seeds from Greensburg Central Catholic make WPIAL doubles finals
A former state champion doubles team will face surprise opponents in the WPIAL Class 2A doubles championships at 1 p.m. Thursday at North Allegheny. Top-seeded Emily and Lindsey Greb of Knoch, the 2021 state champs, cruised to the finals Wednesday, losing a total of two games in two matches. They...
High school roundup for Oct. 4, 2023: Lilly Snyder’s OT rocket lifts Moon past Montour in Class 3A clash
Lilly Snyder scored with 1:40 left in the second overtime to lead Moon to a 1-0 victory over Montour (8-2-3, 6-2-1) in a matchup of top teams in Section 4-3A girls soccer. Kendall Dydek assisted on the winning goal and Serayah Leech recorded the shutout for the Tigers (10-1-1, 7-1-1)....
Pittsburgh morning radio staple John Garry Lindemulder, of ‘O’Brien & Garry,’ dead at 91
John Garry Lindemulder was popularly known as John Garry to listeners of the “O’Brien & Garry” morning radio show on 1250 WTAE-AM and its sister station, 96.1 WHTX-FM. He also was known as a legend in the world of radio. Garry began his radio career in Flint, Mich., and went...
Hampton Pints in the Park wraps up successful 1st season
Hampton closed out September with a TGIF for the ages. Community members were treated to the township’s final Pints in the Park, a new event for this year that drew plenty of enthusiasm from those who attended. And around the corner at Fridley Field, Hampton High School’s Homecoming festivities turned...
Arnold firefighter charged in connection with 4 arson fires in New Kensington, Arnold
An Arnold man who just returned to the Arnold Volunteer Fire Company has been charged with arson in connection with four fires over the weekend in New Kensington and Arnold. Authorities said that in one of the arsons, Andrew J. Bischof, 21, of Arnold set the fire, left the scene...
