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Witness list in Trump classified documents case should be public, press say
The judge overseeing the criminal case against former President Donald Trump over his handling of classified documents denied a government request to file under seal a list of dozens of potential witnesses who the former president has been barred from speaking to about the case. Special Counsel Jack Smith hasn’t...
San Antonio airport worker died, ‘ingested’ by Delta plane engine
A worker died last week after being “ingested” into an airplane engine at San Antonio International Airport. Shortly after Delta Flight 111 arrived at the airport from Los Angeles around 10:30 p.m. Central time, a worker on the tarmac was “ingested” into the plane’s engine as it was taxiing to...
Pa. hunters experience long lines virtually, in person on 1st day of Game Commission license sales
Dorothy Mutter, a cashier at Hepler’s Hardware in Youngwood, was met with a line of hunters waiting for the shop to open when she came to work Monday morning. It was the opening day of hunting license and doe tag sales, and hunters across Pennsylvania eagerly waited, either in line...
Olivia Rodrigo announces 2nd album, ‘Guts’
It’s not deja vu: Olivia Rodrigo has a new album on the way. The Grammy-winning pop star’s sophomore effort, “Guts,” will arrive Sept. 8, she announced Monday. The album’s lead single, “Vampire,” is set to debut Friday. “I am so proud of this record and I can’t wait to share...
Pittsburgh synagogue shooting trial enters death-penalty eligibility phase
Brothers Cecil and David Rosenthal couldn’t read or write. They couldn’t process complicated situations. Loud noises scared them. Dan Stein, at age 71, was soon to get hearing aids, and getting up and down was so difficult that he was never able to play with his 7-month-old grandson on the...
Sen. Katie Muth and Alison L. Steele: Train derailments bode poorly for public health amid planned petro and hydrogen hubs
The recent train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, spewed toxic chemicals into surrounding neighborhoods. Since pollution knows no borders, this polluted air was carried to communities in Pennsylvania as well. Similar train derailments have occurred in other states since that time. Tightening lax standards on the transportation of hazardous chemicals...
Vukie Mpofu joins Penguins as director of hockey operations and legal affairs
Pittsburgh Penguins president of hockey operations Kyle Dubas added some front-office assistance ahead of the NHL draft and the start of free agency this week when he announced the hiring of Vukie Mpofu as director of hockey operations and legal affairs. Mpofu, 27, will advise and assist the hockey operations...
Norwin grad Alex Dillner ends softball playing career with bang, now turns attention to teaching, coaching
In the final at-bat of her softball playing career, Saint Vincent’s Alex Dillner, as she had done so many times before, hit a line drive toward the left side. But Geneva shortstop Madison Forsythe made a diving grab of the hot shot to retire Dillner. “I was so upset that...
Kiski Area grad Jean Starr finishes track and field career at Penn State with Big Ten medal in hammer
Jean Starr never has been a stranger to moving heavy objects. Growing up on her family’s organic beef farm, she performed no shortage of physically demanding tasks: chopping and carrying wood, moving hay and, yes, shoveling mounds of manure. Toiling on the family farm helped her develop the “country strength”...
Letter to the editor: Sports streaming difficulties
I’m very disappointed to hear that the WPIAL has given high school streaming rights to the NFHS Network. I have tried to use this streaming service the past two years for my sister, so she could stream her grandson’s basketball games from Ohio. She was lucky if she got one...
In brief: Fourth of July celebration, Night Mart and more around Quaker Valley area
Fourth of July celebration Leetsdale’s Fourth of July celebration and parade is set for 2 p.m. July 4. Festivities continue in Henle Park with bouncy houses, jugglers, balloon artists, splash pad, music and fireworks. More information is available at leetsdaleboro.net. Business Connection The Greater Pittsburgh Business Connection, a referral group...
In brief: Monroeville area happenings, posted week of June 26, 2023
Library showcases Monroeville artist Monroeville resident Jay Winter’s exhibition “Aphelion” will be showcased at Monroeville Public Library during July. The public is invited to a complimentary opening reception for the artist from 6 to 8 p.m. July 8 in the library’s Elaine Biondi Gallery Space. “Aphelion” refers to the farthest...
In brief: Garden and pond tour, hockey camp and more in Pine, Richland
Garden and Pond tour Twelve impressive gardens and ponds in the Wexford area will be showcased in an all-day tour. Homes will be available for a self–guided or VIP Coach tour from 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. July 8. The tour offers everything from DIY magical creations to the masterpieces of professionals...
In brief: July 4 celebration, vacation Bible school and more in Ross, West View
Independence Day Ross Township will hold its Independence Day celebration July 2. Festivities kick off at 2 p.m. with a parade from St. John’s Church to the Perrysville Fire Department (roads close at 1 p.m.). From 4-10 p.m. at the municipal building, there will be live music by Blind Colors,...
In brief: Military recognition, garden tour and more in the Shaler area
Military recognition ceremony Shaler Township will recognize current military and veterans during its Community Day on July 4. The ceremony will take place at Kiwanis Park at 8 p.m. 15th Annual Shaler Great Gardens Tour Treat yourself to a walk through five spectacular local gardens packed with creative ideas, colorful...
In brief: Bethel Park area happenings, week of June 26, 2023
Ruthfred Acres Woman’s Club The Ruthfred Acres Woman’s Club met at St. Clair Country Club in May for their annual spring luncheon to honor Joanne Koller, club president. She took the opportunity to present the club’s donation of $2,105 to Bethel-St.Clair Meals on Wheels manger Dorothy Vandruff. Officers for 2023-24...
Letter to the editor: Using God’s word correctly
It’s blasphemy to have a modern retelling of the Good Samaritan parable (Matthew 7:22-23) replacing the Samaritan with a transgender person (“Parable of the Good Samaritan for 2023,” June 11, TribLIVE). Jesus Christ taught us to love all people, even our enemies. So what are you really trying to say?...
Editorial: Competing for college students amid declining enrollment
Pennsylvania does not have the most colleges of any state. That spot goes to California, which has 400. The Keystone State comes in fourth, behind New York and Texas. There are 218 post-secondary schools in Pennsylvania, based on federal Department of Education statistics. But look at the population, and things...
The Stroller, June 26, 2023: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
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Letter to the editor: Learning from jail deaths?
According to the National Commission on Correctional Health Care’s Mortality Report regarding the many deaths at the Allegheny County Jail, “Allegheny County does not do mortality reviews,” which is a violation of National Commission on Correctional Health Care standard, “Procedure in the Event of an Inmate Death.” How is the...
Editorial cartoons for the week of June 26
Editorial cartoons for the week of June 26....
In brief: Chartiers Valley area happenings, week of June 26, 2023
Chamber awards scholarship The winner of the 2023 Common Good Foundation Scholarship, awarded through the South West Regional Chamber of Commerce in Collier, is Ezmerelda Shaub. A recent graduate of Canon-McMillan High School, Ezmerelda received $1,000 toward pursuing a degree at Slippery Rock University. At Canon-McMillan, she was a National...
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of June 26
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of June 26....
Pirates farm report for June 25, 2023: Mason Martin’s 2-run homer helps Curve top Baysox
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 33-41) dropped a 7-6 decision to Columbus (Guardians). DH Endy Rodriguez (.248) was 2 for 5 with a home run and three runs scored. RF Miguel Andujar (.355) was 3 for 5 with two RBIs. LF Cal Mitchell (.271) knocked in a run. SS Chris Owings (.282) doubled....
Abraham Jacob Bonowitz: Pittsburgh synagogue shooter should not be executed
Recently, the shooter in the 2018 hate-fueled antisemitic Pittsburgh synagogue attack was convicted. Now there will be a trial to decide if we eventually make him world famous again by executing him many years from now, or instead simply forget his name and throw away the key. Six days earlier,...
