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‘Explosive’ freshman King Mack impressing in camp, pushing for immediate impact at Penn State
Penn State relied heavily on its 2022 recruiting class last season. From Nick Singleton to Abdul Carter, 10 freshmen burned their redshirts. That’s unlikely to be the case this fall. Tony Rojas, the name on everyone’s lips during the spring, will have a role in the linebacker rotation. Elliot Washington...
Pennsylvania’s July unemployment rate at record low 3.5%
WILKES-BARRE — Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate declined three-tenths of a percentage point over the month to 3.5% in July — the lowest rate on record going back to January 1976. On Friday, the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry released its preliminary employment situation report for July. The U.S. unemployment rate...
Letter to the editor: Trump still the bully
I cannot believe Donald Trump, like a schoolyard bully, talks to people like he does and downgrades people and thinks he has done nothing wrong. He has been caught in lies and threatens people and claims this is free speech. When I grew up, you were taught to respect people,...
Back to school breakfast, Plastic Mat Sleeping Mat Society & more at Sewickley area places of worship
Antioch Baptist Church 322 Elizabeth St., Sewickley. 412-741-7688. antiochfw baptistsewickley.org. Sunday service is at 10:45 a.m. Beth Samuel Jewish Center 810 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge. 412-266-5238. bethsamuel.org. Beth Samuel Jewish Center meets every Saturday at 10 a.m. in person and on Zoom for Morning Shabbat services. First Friday Family Services take place...
Alle-Kiski Valley High School Reunion news Aug. 18, 2023
• Freeport High School Class of 1955 will have a get-together at 1 p.m. Sept. 6 at River Forest Country Club, Allegheny Township. Classmates and spouses welcome. • Ken Hi Class of 1958 will have a reunion at noon Sept. 21 at Hill Crest Country Club, Lower Burrell. Classmates who...
The Stroller, Aug. 18, 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. Tickets on sale for wrestling event and craft show Citizens Volunteer...
Laurels & lances: Getting answers & giving help
Laurel: To a prime location. Everyone knew what should go at the 142-acre warehouse site near the Pennsylvania Turnpike and Interstate 70 in New Stanton. For months, speculation was rampant. It ended Wednesday when Westmoreland County officials confirmed that Amazon will be the new tenant. “This proves that corridor is...
Letter to the editor: Thankful for AVH’s hospice angels
Recently my family and I experienced the death of our most cherished and loved mother and wife, Joyce, while in the care of the hospice unit at Allegheny Valley Hospital (AVH). Without exception, every doctor, nurse, aide and custodian involved in Joyce’s care manifested and demonstrated the utmost professionalism possible....
In brief: News from Saxonburg and McCandless
Saxonburg Octoberfest Sprankle’s Octoberfest is returning to Saxonburg Sept. 8-10 at the Saxonburg Volunteer Fire Company Carnival Grounds. This year marks the event’s fifth anniversary, and third year at Saxonburg VFC. The weekend kicks off 7 p.m. Sept. 7 with the Octoberfest Parade, hosted by the Saxonburg Area Business Association....
Letter to the editor: Knowing God
I have the impression the writer of the letter “God is a problem, not an answer” (July 29, TribLIVE) has some knowledge of God but does not know God. People can possess knowledge of someone but not know them. It happens every day. It’s through relationships that we can get...
Pirates farm report for Aug. 17, 2023: Andres Alvarez homers in Altoona win
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 54-61) managed five hits in a 4-1 loss to St. Paul (Twins). RF Canaan Smith-Njigba (.251) went 1 for 4 with a double and an RBI. C Grant Koch (.236) went 1 for 2 with a walk and a run scored. LHP Cam Allred (7-6, 5.30) started and...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Aug. 17, 2023
High schools Golf Thursday’s results Boys Class 3A Section 3 Seneca Valley 184, Butler 197 Medalists: Tyler Garvin (SV) 34, Hunter Swidzinski (B) 37 Section 6 Peters Township 195, Baldwin 257 Medalists: Ben Miller (PT) 37, Mac Dempsey (B) 47 Section 7 South Fayette 203, Moon 215 Class 2A Section...
DeSantis expects ‘knives out’ in first GOP debate as supporters look for reassurance
MIAMI — When Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis takes the stage next Wednesday at the first Republican primary debate in Milwaukee, he’ll face perhaps the biggest test yet of his campaign’s efforts to re-establish his position as the strongest alternative to former President Donald Trump. Even as the governor’s campaign has...
Fulton County sheriff investigating online threats to grand jurors after Trump indictment
ATLANTA — The Fulton County Sheriff’s Office announced Thursday it is investigating online threats to the members of the grand jury that indicted former President Donald Trump and 18 others earlier this week. “We take this matter very seriously and are coordinating with our law enforcement partners to respond quickly...
Peoples mum about possible natural gas odor in Rustic Ridge prior to house explosion
Officials at Peoples Natural Gas Co. on Thursday would not say whether they had received reports of natural gas odors in Plum’s Rustic Ridge neighborhood in the days before a fatal house explosion. “It wouldn’t be appropriate for us to share any information on that front, because this is all...
In brief: News from Fox Chapel, Indiana Township and more
Girls Volleyball Boosters car wash The Fox Chapel Girls Volleyball Boosters will host a fundraiser car wash on Saturday, Aug. 26 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Jiffy Lube, 201 Freeport Road in Aspinwall. Donations will be accepted. Proceeds from the event will benefit the varsity and junior varsity girls volleyball...
DA Zappala video briefing draws criticism, raises ethical questionsVideo
Allegheny County District Attorney Stephen A. Zappala Jr. is under fire for posting a video to YouTube that some have called “puzzling” and “irresponsible.” The 13-minute video — which Zappala refers to as a briefing — recounts the May 2022 killing of an 18-month-old boy in Downtown Pittsburgh, for which...
GOP-dominated Utah embraces mail voting despite party rhetoric
WASHINGTON — Deidre Henderson watched in surprise as her party waged one attack after another on mail voting in the aftermath of the 2020 election. For the better part of three years, Republicans, led by former President Donald Trump, have repeated claims that mail voting is unsafe and ripe for...
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Personalities of Pittsburgh: Everyday people who make our region what it isVideo
Pittsburgh is a melting pot of personalities and possibilities. Politicians and professional athletes might often be front and center, but it’s the everyday citizen who makes the region what it is. From the North Shore to the South Side, from an operating room to an operating budget, myriad individuals converge...
Penn Hills grad Daequan Hardy playing key role in Penn State’s deep cornerback room
When Penn State’s defense forces opponents into long-yardage situations this season, the spotlight will fall on veteran corners Kalen King and Johnny Dixon. King is a potential first-round pick next year, and Dixon intercepted two passes and was credited with 10 pass breakups in 2022. PSU corners coach Terry Smith...
Letter to the editor: Just say no to Hempfield’s high-priced high school
I read with dismay the articles involving Hempfield Area School District’s proposed new high school (“Hempfield high school project plan is millions of dollars over budget, must be revised,” Aug. 9, TribLIVE). Why does everything need to be bigger, better and beyond affordable? Help me understand. The average cost for...
Pine-Richland School District ready to welcome back students
When students return to school in Pine-Richland on Aug. 24, they’ll notice quite a few improvements in their schools and on the grounds, including a newly resurfaced track at Pine-Richland Stadium, HVAC upgrades at Pine-Richland Middle School and lighting upgrades throughout the district. There’s a new high school gymnasium, as...
Letter to the editor: Exercising rights can have consequences
Regarding the article “Norwin board member sues superintendent, district over criticism of social media post” (Aug. 9, TribLIVE): As a communications student at Clarion University, part of my graduation requirement was a class on communications and law. Granted, this was in the earlier years of social media, but one thing...
1 dead after hit-and-run crash on Parkway West; suspect identified
The Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the Washington County man killed just before midnight Wednesday in a hit-and-run crash on the Parkway West as Husam Raji Shuibat. A vehicle hit Shuibat, 53, in the area of mile marker 67 near Green Tree and drove away, police said. The medical...
