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Sewickley area student news for the week of July 5, 2023
Christopher Davis and Ashlyn Lang made the dean’s list at Westminster University for the spring 2023 semester. Ruby Hale made the dean’s list at Gannon University for the spring 2023 semester. Matthew Lupariello made the president’s list at the University of Alabama for the spring 2023 semester. Ethan Albright, Lilyana...
Penn Hills student achievements for the week of July 5, 2023
Jasmine Woodings graduated from Westminster College on May 13 with a bachelor of arts degree in English. Jeffrey Cronin has been named to the dean’s list at the University of Mount Union for the spring 2023 semester. Bret Ford graduated from the University of Findlay with a doctor of physical...
Letter to the editor: Banning chocolate milk hurts farmers
Regarding the article “Federal rule could remove chocolate milk option in some Pa. schools” (May 25, TribLIVE): Here we go again. Under President Obama, the Department of Agriculture did the same thing, banning chocolate milk in schools. What happened? The price of milk went down. Then lots of farmers could...
Editorial: Late budgets are the norm in Pa., but 2023 is a little different
Yet again, Pennsylvania starts the fiscal year without a budget. Who could have predicted this? Almost anyone who has paid even grudging attention to the state’s woefully gridlocked government would have trouble missing it. Failing to have the legislative and executive branches agree on what the state will do and...
The Stroller, July 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. Women’s golf outing scheduled Aug. 8 A women’s golf outing to...
Letter to the editor: Don’t vote for obstructionists
It is encouraging to pick up the Trib these days and see the reporting of the increase in economic activity in our region. From the removing of dangerous and dilapidated buildings to the capping of abandoned oil and gas wells to the rebuilding of our roads, bridges, dams and airports...
Pirates farm report for July 4, 2023: Miguel Andujar’s 5 RBIs, Ji Man Choi’s homer pace Indy’s victory
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 38-43) took down Memphis (Cardinals), 8-5. DH Ji Man Choi (.400) was 2 for 5 with a two-run homer and two runs scored. 1B/RF Miguel Andujar (.356) was 3 for 5 with five RBIs, including a three-run home run. C Endy Rodriguez (.258) was 2 for 4 with...
Elwood Watson: Supreme Court’s affirmative action ruling is very revealing
After decades of aggressive and strategic efforts from influential right-wing forces, the Supreme Court outlawed race-conscious admissions at universities throughout the nation, dismantling decades of progress and crippling the potential of racial diversity and pluralism at our nation’s institutions of higher education. Chief Justice John Roberts, speaking for the majority,...
Column: U.S. Women’s Open at Pebble reminds veterans what they’re missingVideo
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. — The sun tried to poke through a thick marine layer in the late afternoon, which would have illuminated Pebble Beach on what already had been a special occasion. The “Reunion of Champions” was for all past U.S. Women’s Open winners. They gathered for a group photo...
1-year-old dies after being hit by vehicle in North Versailles
The medical examiner has identified the 1-year-old child killed Tuesday after being hit by a vehicle in North Versailles. Arionna Porter of North Versailles was pronounced dead at 4:42 p.m., the medical examiner’s office said. No cause or manner of death has been determined yet. The incident took place in...
Todd Eachus: Working together to connect all Pennsylvanians
In a world increasingly driven by digital connectivity, access to the internet is no longer a luxury — it is a fundamental necessity that allows Pennsylvanians to communicate, learn, work, socialize, and access essential services. The covid-19 pandemic only magnified the challenges faced by those in our state who still...
The Stroller, July 4, 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. Happy Independence Day! Enjoy your holiday. Help needed at Vandergrift Meals...
Pirates farm report for July 3, 2023: Termarr Johnson’s 3 RBIs help Bradenton top Clearwater
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 37-43) got the best of Louisville (Reds), 5-3. LF Cal Mitchell (.272) was 2 for 5 with a three-run homer. RF Miguel Andujar (.351) was 3 for 4 with an RBI. 1B Ji Man Choi (.400) and 2B Chris Owings (.274) each went 2 for 4. C Endy...
Harvard legacy admissions targeted after Supreme Court ruling on affirmative actionVideo
Harvard University was accused by minority groups of violating federal law by giving preferential treatment in the admissions process to children of alumni and wealthy donors, days after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the use of race-based affirmative action policies. The long-standing practice of legacy admissions flouts a provision...
Any progress made toward settling Pa.’s state budget dispute? It’s hard to tell
Pennsylvania enters the Fourth of July holiday with a budget agreement still a work in progress — if there is even any progress. The state Capitol was a near-ghost town on Monday, the third day of the new fiscal year. Neither spokeswomen for the Democratic-controlled House nor Republican-controlled Senate offered...
Pittsburgh synagogue attacker has high IQ, problems with social cues, expert says
The man who killed 11 people in a Squirrel Hill synagogue has an IQ in the top 10% but has deficits in some areas of cognitive function, including his brain’s processing speed, recognizing faces and social cues. Those characteristics, a defense expert said Monday, can be consistent with schizophrenia, a...
School spirit on display at Divine Mercy Academy cheer camp in Monroeville
School may be out, but Divine Mercy Academy’s gym was full of spirit during the last week of June. A cheer camp attracted 25 students who will be entering kindergarten through eighth grade. They learned skills and a dance routine to present during the camp’s culminating activity, a showcase for...
Ligonier Township man wielded machete before being fatally shot by police, detectives say
Ligonier Valley Police were responding to a domestic disturbance Sunday afternoon when they fatally shot a machete-wielding man at a Ligonier Township home, according to Westmoreland County detectives. Robbie Thomas Saunders, 59, was armed with a machete when officers arrived just before 4 p.m. at a Gravel Hill Road home....
Hempfield grad Phil Fox looking to take pitching prowess elsewhere after successful recovery from Tommy John surgery
The problem started in seemingly innocent fashion. A couple of pops in the arm while pitching, but there was little to no pain. Though Phil Fox didn’t think much of it, he decided to see a doctor shortly after. This, after all, could affect his baseball future. The examination and...
Slowed by illness in ’22, Kiski Area grad Faith Andree ready for fresh start with Wagner women’s soccerVideo
Faith Andree knew what it was like to come back from an injury. A few years ago, she suffered a torn ACL and MCL that derailed her soccer season and required nearly six months of rehab. But as grueling and frustrating as it was, at least there was always light...
Letter to the editor: MLB should pick one, umpires or computerized box
It’s time MLB decides to use either the umpire behind the plate to call balls and strikes or the computerized box that shows balls or strikes. How about that job? The umpire has to make split-second decisions, and everyone watching knows if he just made another bad call. The other...
Letter to the editor: School retirees deserve COLA increase
As a music teacher, assistant principal and principal in the Pittsburgh area for 32 years, I dedicated my time to helping students untap their skills, expand their knowledge and continue to grow with curiosity. When I retired in 2012, I soon realized that the contributions I, along with my fellow...
In brief: Hampton area happenings, week of July 3, 2023
Church hosts car show Hampton Presbyterian Church will host a car show from 4 to 8 p.m. July 22 The family-friendly event features a concession stand and music by DJ Denny Dutko. All makes and models of vehicles are welcome. The event is free. The church is located at 2942...
In brief: Monroeville area happenings, week of July 2, 2023
Concerts coming up Monroeville Recreation and Parks presents a summer concert series from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sundays in Tall Trees Amphitheater at Community Park West, 2399 Tilbrook Road. Sponsored by UMPC East, the series continues with: • July 9 — Buffalo Rose, folk • July 16 — Pittsburgh Doo Wop...
In brief: Car show, hockey camp and more in Pine, Richland
Hampton Presbyterian Church Hampton Presbyterian Church’s Vacation Bible School runs 9 a.m.-noon July 17-21. Kids, aged 4 years old through those who’ve completed fifth grade, will experience God’s word as they make friends, sing songs, play games, create crafts and eat snacks. The theme name is “Stellar” as the kids...
