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U.S. Sen. Bob Casey this week introduced a bill that would lower costs for people who need drug addiction treatment. Another Pennsylvania Democrat, U.S. Rep. Madeleine Dean, said she would introduce a similar bill in the U.S. House. What would the bills do? Mainly, they would eliminate insurance deductibles and...

The Allegheny County District Attorney’s office on Friday filed notice that it will seek the death penalty against Johnathan Morris, the man accused of killing McKeesport police Officer Sean Sluganski last month. To seek capital punishment, the prosecution must lay allege at least one of several aggravating factors listed in...

During a 4-2 home win against the Pittsburgh Penguins at Madison Square Garden on Thursday, Rangers forward Vince Trocheck recorded two assists. The first came on the winning goal by linemate Chris Kreider at 11:45 of the third period. The second came on an empty net goal by Kreider at...

A woman who went to her neighbor’s Perry County home to feed their dogs while they were out of town was mauled to death by the pets, authorities said. Two Great Danes killed Kristen Potter, 38, of New Bloomfield, around 5 p.m. Thursday on the 700 block of Clouser Hollow...

In a sleight of hand worthy of a card shark, Gov. Josh Shapiro quietly acted to raise home heating and electricity costs for Pennsylvania families. It’s officially termed the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, or RGGI. It should be called the “Shapiro Energy Tax.” Little noticed until recently, the governor tucked...

A 22-year-old Erie woman who lost both of her legs in a car crash in 2021 owned the wheelchair that was shoved down a flight of stairs by Pa. college student athletes at a bar Saturday night, PennLive has found. Sydney Benes, who has a TikTok account under the name...

Penn State’s running back room was stocked with experience this time last year. Noah Cain transferred to LSU before spring ball opened in 2022. But fourth-year rusher Devyn Ford was back. So were third-year backs Keyvone Lee and Caziah Holmes. Fast forward to February, and none of those three were...

As the Speranza Animal Rescue in Mechanicsburg copes with an infection that rapidly spread among all 50 of their dogs, animal care professionals across the region are warning pet owners about recent canine influenza outbreaks. “We’ve been seeing an increase , and sometimes they’re not definitively diagnosed,” said Erin...

Looking for votes and money in one act, President Joe Biden declares the wealthy ought to shoulder a heavier tax burden to help fund Medicare (“Biden says new taxes on the rich can help save Medicare,” March 8, TribLIVE). His “pay their fair share” plea makes a good headline. It...

Antioch Baptist Church Sunday service is at 10:45 a.m. On March 19, Family and Friends Day will celebrate Antioch’s ushers and missionaries. The service begins at 10:45 a.m. Pastor Verton L. Dean Sr. will bring forth the message. The theme this year is “We’re Going to Serve Him!” taken from...

I believe that since November, Parks Township supervisors have been ambivalent regarding the welfare and safety of our community. The supervisors have had multiple closed meetings with three local township police departments, including Southern Armstrong Regional Police Department (SARPD). SARPD consists of Freeport, Gilpin Township and now Ford City. Ford...

Apollo • Free community Easter Fest, noon to 2 p.m. April 1 in Owens Grove Park, 631 N. Second St. An egg hunt for toddlers through children in fifth grade will be at 12:30 p.m. and a sensory friendly area will be available. A soup and sandwich lunch for all...

North Allegheny came in one-two in the 32nd Western Pennsylvania Science Bowl middle school competition on March 4. North Allegheny’s Marshall Middle School Team 1, consisting of Kavin Puri, Aaron Liu, Suraj Raina, Lucas Liu and Hongyi Wang captured first place. Taking second place was North Allegheny’s Ingomar Middle School...

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. Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Film to discuss opioid addiction An educational...

I am delighted to learn that failed gubernatorial candidate Doug Mastriano is contemplating another bid for high office, possibly an effort to become Pennsylvania’s next United States senator. I would look forward to Mastriano adopting the same “winning formula,” the tactics he used as he was humiliated in his high-profile...

High schools WPIAL Baseball Friday’s schedule Nonsection Apollo-Ridge at Burrell, 4 p.m. Avella at Washington, 4 p.m. Bishop Canevin at Steel Valley, 3:45 p.m. Brashear at Peters Township, 4:30 p.m. Brownsville at Carmichaels, 4:30 p.m. California at Ringgold, 7 p.m. Carlynton at Northgate, 4 p.m. Central Valley at West Mifflin,...

State prosecutors have sized up Jerry Sandusky’s latest appeal of his conviction on a battery child sex abuse charges, and they say it amounts to little more than a variation on a theme “that has already been thoroughly explored, litigated, reviewed and rejected.” For that reason, the prosecutors said, Judge...

This story was produced by the State College regional bureau of Spotlight PA, an independent, nonpartisan newsroom dedicated to investigative and public-service journalism for Pennsylvania. Sign up for our regional newsletter, Talk of the Town. STATE COLLEGE — A Penn State administrator directed university leaders representing nearly all departments to...

Laurel: To staying connected. On Jan. 2, the people of Harrison, Tarentum and Brackenridge were trying to follow what was happening with the manhunt for a wanted fugitive. Social media was lighting up with information — not all of it accurate. The day ended with the death of Brackenridge police...

When Alabama hits the hardwood Thursday against Texas A&M-Corpus Christi in the NCAA tournament it could mark the start of a run to a national title for the Crimson Tide. The team is 29-5, and with star Brandon Miller leading the way, they are a favorite to win it all....

Motorists on northbound Route 28 will encounter overnight traffic interruptions Thursday night into Friday morning at the Highland Park Bridge interchange in Sharpsburg. According to PennDOT District 11 spokesperson Steve Cowan, traffic will be stopped in 15-minute intervals, weather permitting, from 9 p.m. Thursday until 6 a.m. Friday. The rolling...

There has been an undeniable nursing home workforce crisis in recent years. While many have moved on from the pandemic, the stress and anxiety continue in nursing homes as employees work hard to protect those most vulnerable to covid-19. Though well-intentioned, a proposed federal staffing requirement by the Centers for...

There are certainly exceptions. But one constant among College Football Playoff teams in recent years has been game-changing wide receivers. Alabama is the best example, climbing to the mountaintop with Jaylen Waddle, DeVonta Smith, Jerry Jeudy and Calvin Ridley. Ohio State’s Marvin Harrison Jr., Chris Olave and Garrett Wilson helped...

Why is Oakmont willing to pay a different ambulance service $50,000 plus another $50,000 for a new ambulance (“Oakmont officials select Parkview EMS as borough’s new ambulance service,” March 7, TribLIVE)? How much did they pay Lower Valley Ambulance Service? Borough Manager Scot Fodi stated council had concerns following a...

Grooming: You may have heard the term as it applies to children, but adults also can groom adults. By definition, grooming is when someone builds a relationship, builds trust, an emotional connection with someone or a group of people, with the explicit intention to manipulate, exploit or use them in...