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Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend, Oct. 10-12
If you’re an animal lover, a music or film nerd, a history buff or just looking for a good time, Pittsburgh’s got lots to offer in the next few days. Here’s just a sample of what’s going on around town this weekend. International African Penguin Awareness Day Pittsburgh is a...
Letter to the editor: We need competence, not chaos, from our leaders
Competence in leadership is crucial. When Democrats and President Joe Biden were at the helm, America experienced tangible results. Under Biden’s leadership, our economy thrived, unemployment reached record lows and families benefited from significant corporate taxation. In my opinion, Biden prioritized American workers, safely secured our borders (actually more than...
Editorial: This shutdown is as pointless as all the others
With funding expired, new appropriations bills stalled and progress on a stopgap nonexistent, Congress has for the 15th time since 1981 allowed the federal government to shut its doors. Don’t expect this round to be any more edifying than the others. Republicans want to extend current spending levels until November,...
Westmoreland happenings: Fire museum program, meeting, art exhibit, more
Art • The Greensburg Art Center and the Greensburg Hempfield Area Library will sponsor an exhibition by artist D’anna Kromer from Friday through Nov. 15 at the library, 237 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Greensburg. A free opening reception will be from 5 to 7 to p.m. Friday. Public welcome. Details: greensburgart center.org....
Blue Jays’ bullpen shuts down Yankees, seals ALDS in Game 4
NEW YORK — Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider made seven pitching changes on Wednesday. A few hours later, Schneider gave a short speech in the clubhouse and launched the celebration by yelling “Start spreading the news!” while the Blue Jays doused each other with champagne and beer after wrapping...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Oct. 8, 2025
High schools Cross country Wednesday’s results Westmoreland County Coaches Association meet At Westmoreland County Community College Boys 1. Jonathan Stetchock, Hempfield, 15:54.4; 2. Benjamin McBride, Norwin, 15:57.9; 3. Charlie Heese, Latrobe, 16:03.2; 4. Samuel Plazio, Kiski Area, 16:16.2; 5. Ryan Ewing, Hempfield, 16:21.1; 6. Isaiah Bittner, Hempfield, 16:39.2; 7. Carter...
High school roundup for Oct. 8, 2025: Quaker Valley wraps up section title
Annabel Miko scored a pair of goals to lead Quaker Valley to a 3-1 victory over Central Valley (10-3-1, 7-2-1) in Section 3-2A girls soccer Wednesday night. Rowan Wallace also scored and Hope Waller had a pair of assists for the Quakers, who clinched sole posession of the section title....
Bullpen carries Blue Jays to ALDS victory over Yankees
NEW YORK — Jeff Hoffman finished off a four-out save as the Toronto Blue Jays used eight pitchers in a bullpen game and beat the New York Yankees, 5-2, on Wednesday night to win their American League Division Series three games to one. Toronto advances to the American League Championship...
Senate blocks debate on ending military action against Venezuelan vessels; Fetterman breaks with Dems
WASHINGTON — The Senate on Wednesday blocked a preliminary move to terminate President Donald Trump’s use of the military to destroy boats carrying alleged Venezuelan drug traffickers, unless he gets authorization from Congress. The effort, spearheaded by Democratic Senators Adam Schiff of California and Tim Kaine of Virginia — and...
2 state troopers in critical condition, suspect dead after shootout in Franklin County
Two Pennsylvania State Police troopers are in critical condition and a suspect is dead after a retail theft in Franklin County led to a 15-mile car chase on I-81 that ended in a shootout Wednesday evening, according to officials. Around 6:15 p.m., state police were dispatched to the Dicks Sporting...
Cubs make 4-run 1st inning stand up to stave off elimination by Brewers in NLDS
Pete Crow-Armstrong ripped a two-run single to highlight a four-run first inning, helping the host Chicago Cubs stave off elimination with a 4-3 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday in Game 3 of their National League Division Series. The Cubs trail 2-1 in the best-of-five series. Game 4 is...
The Birdie hands out game balls, makes Week 7 picks in A-K Valley
Last week: 7-4 Season: 61-15 (80.3%) When The Birdie flew back to the office late Friday night, his weekly tour of football stadiums (and concession stands) complete, he put his feet up on the desk and smiled. “I’m not going to lie,” he began. “There have been times this season...
Westmoreland County high school football matchups for 2025 Week 7
Here’s a look at the don’t-miss matchups for Week 7 in Westmoreland County: Class 6A No. 3 Norwin (5-2, 2-1) vs. No. 1 Central Catholic (6-1, 4-0) 8 p.m. Thursday, CMU’s Gesling Stadium, Oakland Last week: Norwin 33, Hempfield 26; Central Catholic 69, Shaler 7 Last year’s meeting: Central Catholic...
The Birdie bellyaches about bells and whistles as he makes his Week 7 Westmoreland County picks
Last week: 10-1 Season: 67-22 (75%) Stadium technology has ruffled the Birdie’s feathers. Let him explain. “It used to just be about football,” the legendary high school football expert said. “Now, it’s like going to a concert. I can’t get a good parking spot, I get searched when I go...
2025 Western Pa. high school football schedule for Week 7
Thursday WPIAL Class 6A Norwin at Central Catholic, 8 p.m. City League Nonconference Carrick at Perry Traditional Academy, 7 p.m. Friday WPIAL Class 6A Canon-McMillan at North Allegheny, 7:30 p.m. Seneca Valley at Hempfield, 7 p.m. Class 5A Allegheny Six Baldwin at Moon, 7 p.m. Bethel Park at Upper St....
Covid shot led to less severe illness, fewer hospitalizations last year, U.S. study finds
Last year’s updated covid-19 vaccines helped prevent severe outcomes including hospitalizations and deaths, according to data from a large study of U.S. military veterans published on Wednesday. Vaccinated veterans who developed covid after receiving the 2024-2025 boosters from Moderna or Pfizer/BioNTech were also less likely to visit the emergency room...
Trump says Israel, Hamas reach agreement on 1st phase of Gaza deal
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says that Israel and Hamas have agreed to implement the first phase of a White House peace plan aimed at ending the war in Gaza and Israeli hostages will soon be released. Trump said in an Oct. 8 statement that Israel would also withdraw its...
Trump says he ‘took the freedom of speech away’ on flag burningVideo
President Donald Trump on Wednesday said his administration “took the freedom of speech away” as it relates to flag burnings, an activity that the Supreme Court has ruled is protected under the First Amendment. “We took the freedom of speech away, because that’s been through the courts, and the courts...
FAA delays flights for 3rd day as government shutdown continues
WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration delayed flights for a third straight day on Wednesday at airports including Reagan Washington National and Newark Liberty International Airport as the agency continued to face higher-than-normal staffing shortages. There were nearly 3,000 flight delays by 5:30 p.m. after 10,000 delays in total on...
Tigers rally from 3-0 deficit to even ALDS with Mariners
DETROIT — Riley Greene, Javier Baez and Gleyber Torres hammered home runs to help the Detroit Tigers to a 9-3 victory over the Seattle Mariners in Game 4 of the American League Division series Wednesday. Baez, who homered in a postseason game for the first time since 2017, also drove...
Wounded Monroeville police sergeant faces accused shooter at trial
When Monroeville police Sgt. James MacDonald responded to an armed robbery last year at the Crumbl cookie shop on William Penn Highway, he was familiar with the area surrounding the Miracle Mile Shopping Center. MacDonald headed to a road nearby, hoping he might catch the suspect trying to flee. As...
Bengals offensive linemen getting up to speed on blocking for new QB Flacco
Cincinnati Bengals center Ted Karras was taking a nap Tuesday, his day off from work. When he woke up and checked his phone, he saw 15 missed calls. He slept through the news that he would be snapping the ball to a new quarterback at practice Wednesday. The Bengals traded...
Colombia’s Petro suggests last vessel bombed by U.S. was Colombian
BOGOTA — Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro on Wednesday suggested the latest vessel in the Caribbean bombed by the United States may have been Colombian with Colombian citizens aboard, a statement denied by the White House. U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday announced the latest in a series of military strikes...
Letter to the editor: Protecting pets from domestic abusers
In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, I’m writing to bring attention to Act 146, a Pennsylvania law passed in 2024 that helps survivors get help sooner by protecting their pets from abusers. Act 146 addresses the powerful role that animal abuse can play in domestic violence. In fact, 41%...
U.S. postpones Wyoming coal lease sale after disappointing Montana auction
The Trump administration has postponed a scheduled sale of coal leases on federal lands in Wyoming two days after a disappointing auction in Montana, an Interior Department spokesperson said Wednesday. The Bureau of Land Management, a division of Interior that manages 245 million acres of federal lands, had been expected...
