Letter to the editor: Ligonier Country Market
I find it sad that the Ligonier Country Market has come to an end due to the politics of the town. It will hurt the businesses, as people went in town afterwards or during the market for lunch or shopping trips every Saturday during the season. It will hurt local...
Letter to the editor: Politicians’ vulgarities
In regards to the recent use of vulgarities coming from some of our politicians: What is it going to take for these representatives to come to terms with their lack of grasping the English language? I’m not a prude, but I do know when and where this type of behavior...
Editorial: People carry burden of Spirit departure
The consequences of war, economic policy and big business make headlines. They get talked about on cable news shows. They are discussed in board rooms and government hearings. Those are big-picture topics. They matter on a macro scale but can be hard for people to connect to their communities. The...
Letter to the editor: Injustice exists in Westmoreland County
Daniel Berrigan warned that injustice operates like a “machinery” — systems that keep moving because people stop questioning them. That machinery is not distant. It exists here in Westmoreland County. We often assume our institutions are neutral. They are not. Systems are carried out by people, and human judgment is...
The Stroller, May 13, 2026: 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. Follow the Stroller on X at @VNDStroller. Free fishing derby scheduled...
Letter to the editor: Asthma is often treated, not managed
Picture a child in Pittsburgh returning to the emergency room, struggling to breathe despite using a prescribed inhaler. This cycle is common across Western Pennsylvania. At Breathe PA, we work with individuals, families and communities to build the skills needed to manage asthma daily, including how to use medications correctly,...
Pirates farm report for May 12, 2026: Jhostynxon Garcia belts 3 homers in return to Triple-A
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple A, 16-24) outslugged Louisville (Reds), 10-8. CF Jhostynxon Garcia (.226) went 5 for 5 with three home runs in his return to Triple-A after an injury rehab stint with Bradenton. 2B Tyler Callihan (.231) went 1 for 5 with his fourth homer. 3B Davis Wendzel (.236) went 2...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for May 12, 2026
High schools Baseball WPIAL playoffs Class 6A Quarterfinals Monday’s schedule Mt. Lebanon (12-7) vs. Butler (17-3) at North Allegheny, 7 p.m.; Central Catholic (9-11) vs. Norwin (12-8) at Gateway, 7 p.m.; Seneca Valley (10-10) vs. Canon-McMillan (15-5) at Boyce Mayview Park, 4 p.m.; Hempfield (10-10) vs. North Allegheny (12-7) at...
High school roundup for May 12, 2026: No. 15 South Allegheny stuns No. 2 Seton LaSalle in Class 3A baseball
Adam Jackowski threw a three-hit shutout with seven strikeouts to lead No. 15 South Allegheny to a 1-0 upset of No. 2 Seton LaSalle in the WPIAL Class 3A baseball first round Tuesday. Dillon Pomocki walked and came around to score on an error in the top of the sixth...
‘She doesn’t believe she’s guilty of anything’: Pa. teen will head to trial after arrest in ICE protest, attorney says
A Bucks County judge on Tuesday denied a request to dismiss the case against a 15-year-old girl charged during an anti-ICE protest in Quakertown, setting the case on course for a possible trial in June, according to her attorney. The girl is the only one of five teenagers arrested in...
John Dorfman: 3-Stock Derby winner sold top pick too soon
A nurse from North Carolina beat 41 other contestants to take first place in my annual stock-picking contest, Dorfman’s Three-Stock Derby. Heather Fisher, a nurse in Chapel Hill, won primarily because of a huge gain in Aehr Test Systems (AEHR). It rose 849%, helping her achieve an average return of...
DOT leader Sean Duffy facing ethics scrutiny over Toyota-backed road trip
WASHINGTON — U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is facing scrutiny over potential conflicts of interest and misuse of public resources associated with a road trip reality show filmed with his family over the past year. The official’s “Great American Road Trip” program will feature Duffy, his wife Rachel, and their...
Democrats want Virginia Rep. Jen Kiggans out over ‘cotton-picking’ episode
WASHINGTON — Democrats are doubling down on calls to oust Rep. Jen Kiggans, a Republican running to defend her vulnerable seat in Virginia this fall, after she seemed to agree with a conservative radio host’s racist description of Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. Kiggans, who denies agreeing with the comment, on...
Kevin Walker: How to save billions in energy bills
Groceries, rent, gas, childcare. Everything costs more these days, leaving many families struggling to pay their bills every month. The surging price of generated electricity is adding to this tremendous financial burden. As Duquesne Light Company is responsible for seeking the lowest-priced power for our more than 600,000 customers in...
Ligonier Country Market may move to Arnold Palmer Regional Airport in Unity
Ligonier Country Market might have finally found a new home for the season. Westmoreland County Airport Authority board members Tuesday approved drafting a lease agreement to send to market officials that would allow vendors to set up in a parking lot at Arnold Palmer Regional Airport in Unity. Board Vice...
Latrobe Art Center seeks new café operator after Ricolita’s closes
The Latrobe Art Center is seeking a new operator for its in-house café following the announced retirement of longtime partner Rita Witte. Witte’s business, Ricolita’s Café, is scheduled to close at the end of May. The Art Center, located at 819 Ligonier St., is inviting chefs, restaurateurs and coffee professionals...
Matt Damon and Ben Affleck sued by Miami-Dade cops over ‘The Rip’
MIAMI — Two Miami cops aren’t happy about how they were portrayed in a Netflix film, and now they’re seeking justice — and damages. On May 6, Jason Smith and Jonathan Santana of the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office filed a defamation suit in the Southern District of Florida against Artists Equity....
Dwight Boddorf: America at 250 — the republic will be won or lost on your street
In 2026, the United States turns 250 years old. Pennsylvania will be at the center of that celebration, as it should be. The ideas that became America were debated here, printed here and defended by ordinary people who believed self-government was worth the risk. But as we celebrate, we should...
WPIAL track and field championship preview: Young distance stars run into spotlight
What do you get when a freshman phenom and sophomore sensation get together? One of the most-anticipated races of the WPIAL track and field championships. Two young distance stars will go head-to-head Thursday at Slippery Rock when Peters Township freshman Katie Froelich and South Fayette sophomore Angela Zeng battle it...
Delcy Rodríguez pushes back on Trump’s Venezuela statehood remarks
President Donald Trump’s repeated musings about Venezuela becoming the 51st U.S. state drew a sharp response Monday from interim Venezuelan President Delcy Rodríguez, who said the country would never surrender its independence. “That is not contemplated. It would never be contemplated because if there is one thing Venezuelan men and...
Letter to the editor: Welcome back to Robby Incmikoski
I caught the “Riverhounds Coaches Show” by accident one night on SportsNet Pittsburgh. What a surprise to see a very familiar face — Robby Incmikoski — hosting what turned out to be the inaugural show. I’m not the biggest soccer fan, but I honestly enjoyed the program. He hasn’t lost...
Letter to the editor: We must protect our way of life from Democrats
The Democrats, the liberals and the woke, in my opinion, are wolves in sheep’s clothing. They profess peace and love and the protection of democracy, but they do it with lies, hate and violence. They teach our children that socialism and communism are the future of America. Protesters wreak havoc...
Letter to the editor: Trump’s violent rhetoric
A small sample of President Trump’s violent rhetoric: • 2016 rally: “Knock the crap out of” protesters; “I will pay for the legal fees.” • 2020 Oval Office: He allegedly asked officials in his administration about shooting protesters in the legs. • 2021 Select Committee testimony: He stated that when...
Letter to the editor: Destruction of mankind
Anyone who is familiar with “Star Trek: The Next Generation” should be familiar with the Borg, cybernetic organisms linked through a central hive called the collective. Substitute the word “controlled human” for Borg with the central hive being data centers. America is experiencing a huge surge of data centers, driven...
The Stroller, May 12, 2026: 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. Follow the Stroller on X at @VNDStroller. Used paperback books needed...
