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What is going on with Dolly Parton? Sister clarifies call for ‘prayers’ amid health issues
Dolly Parton’s sister is clarifying recent comments she made about the country star’s health. Freida Parton made headlines early Tuesday, Oct. 7, when she asked for prayers for the country singer amid “health challenges” that caused her to postpone several Las Vegas concert dates by nine months. But now, she’s...
Letter to the editor: Lentz best choice for Hempfield tax collector
Hempfield Township needs leaders who put residents first, and Andrew Lentz is the clear choice for tax collector. Lentz has already shown strong community support, winning the Democratic primary and earning the second-highest votes on the Republican ballot as a write-in. That kind of bipartisan backing proves people trust his...
‘Six’ is an exhilarating pop history lesson at the Benedum Center
It’s like “Hamilton” but set two centuries before and British. Like Taylor Swift, sextupled and scorned by a 16th-century king. Like the Spice Girls with an extra member and possessed by the ghosts of infamous women from history. However you look at it, “Six” is a smashing good time. Owning...
Editorial: There is more than 1 way to show up at the polls
Politics is ugly. Elections can be the worst expression of that ugliness. In recent years, the voting process has become riddled with skepticism, distrust and hostility. But does it have to be? Is there a way to get back to a place where we not only do our duty in...
The Stroller, Oct. 8, 2025: 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. Halloween costumes available at...
Letter to the editor: Natural gas is Pa.’s advantage
Decades of independent research and fact-based data about clean and abundant American natural gas tell a very different story than what was conveyed in the op-ed “Natural gas not sustainable for Pa.’s data centers” (Sept. 19, TribLive). An overwhelmingly clear majority of voters across Pennsylvania — Democrats, Republicans and independents...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Oct. 7, 2025
High schools Field hockey Tuesday’s results Class 2A Penn-Trafford 4, Latrobe 3 Nonsection Pin-Richland 2, Fox Chapel 0 Football Thursday’s schedule WPIAL Class 6A Norwin at Central Catholic, 8 p.m. City League Nonconference Carrick at Perry Traditional Academy, 7 p.m. Friday’s schedule WPIAL Class 6A Canon-McMillan at North Allegheny, 7:30...
High school roundup for Oct. 7, 2025: Quaker Valley boys take control of section race
Tanner Schultz converted a penalty kick and Liam Miller also scored to lead Quaker Valley to a 2-0 victory over Hopewell (6-8, 6-7) in Section 2-2A boys soccer Tuesday. Coupled with Central Valley’s 2-1 overtime win over Avonworth (14-2-1, 12-2-1), the result put the Quakers (13-2-1, 12-1-1) in the driver’s...
Mariners get strong pitching from Gilbert, 3 HRs to take ALDS lead over Tigers
The Seattle Mariners defeated the Tigers, 8-4, in Detroit on Tuesday to take a 2-1 lead in the ALDS. One more win in the best-of-five series will advance the Mariners to the ALCS for the first time since 2001. Their first crack at reaching the MLB semifinals comes Wednesday. Tuesday’s...
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones fined $250K for middle finger
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones was seen raising his middle finger during Dallas’ 37-22 win over the New York Jets on Sunday at MetLife Stadium. The 82-year-old will pay a hefty price for doing so. The NFL is fining Jones $250,000 for his gesture, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. Jones was...
Boqvist’s goal midway through 3rd lifts Cup champion Panthers over Blackhawks
Jesper Boqvist batted in the go-ahead goal with 10 minutes, 20 seconds left in the third period as the host Florida Panthers defeated the Chicago Blackhawks, 3-2, on Tuesday night in the season opener for both teams. Sergei Bobrovsky made 17 saves to earn the win for the two-time defending...
Pa. House again passes bill to give unemployment benefits to striking workers
The state House has again passed a bill that would give unemployment benefits to striking workers in Pennsylvania, a wedge issue that has seen effectively no movement over the past two years. The bill cleared the House of Representatives on Tuesday on a 106-to-97 vote, with all Democrats and four...
NCAA recommends 15-day college football transfer portal window in January
The NCAA’s Administrative Committee has recommended a new 15-day window, from Jan. 2-16, during which college football players can enter the transfer portal, the organization announced on Tuesday, Oct. 7. The new window applies to both undergraduate and graduate transfers, though must be approved by the administrative committee, which will...
Cardinals coach Jonathan Gannon fined $100,000 for sideline incident with RB Emari DemercadoVideo
The Arizona Cardinals fined their coach, Jonathan Gannon $100,000 for a sideline altercation the 42-year-old had with running back Emari Demercado during the team’s loss in Week 5 to the Tennessee Titans. The incident occurred when Gannon approached Demercado after the 26-year-old running back inexplicably lost the ball just ahead...
UNC’s Hulu documentary canceled amid rough start to the Bill Belichick era
It’s been a tumultuous start to the Bill Belichick era in Chapel Hill. When the legendary NFL head coach was hired at North Carolina this past offseason, there was a lot of excitement surrounding the program with a six-time Super Bowl winner taking the reins. That excitement has quickly evaporated...
U.S. Steel sues Canadian company over refusal to honor multimillion-dollar contract
U.S. Steel on Tuesday sued a Canadian steel company alleging that it is refusing to pay for millions of tons of iron ore pellets it agreed to purchase five years ago because of new Trump administration tariffs. Algoma Steel Inc., based in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, is accused of breach...
Erie Coke fined $700,000 in sentence that ends environmental case, divides courtroom
The environmental fraud prosecution of the Erie Coke Corp. ended with the neighbors upset and even the judge and the prosecutor saying they wish they could have done more. U.S. District Judge Susan Paradise Baxter adhered to Erie Coke’s plea agreement and fined the Buffalo-area corporation $700,000 on Oct. 7...
Ex-Allegheny County chief public defender, who made history before being fired, settles lawsuit
Allegheny County’s former chief public defender, who was fired in May, has settled her lawsuit against the county. Lena Bryan-Henderson, who served in the position for about 15 months, will receive one year’s salary to conclude litigation she filed in June alleging wrongful termination. Bryan-Henderson’s salary was $140,415. She would...
For school districts, federal funding impeded by lack of state budget
The federal government shutdown isn’t what’s preventing New Kensington-Arnold School District from accessing its federal funding this school year. Instead, the $2.79 million is tied up because of the ongoing state budget impasse. “Funding for these (federal) programs are passed through the Pa. Department of Education,” New Ken-Arnold Business Manager...
Pittsburgh parents charged with conspiring to delay medical care for gravely injured infant son
A Pittsburgh man charged with fatally abusing his infant son now faces allegations that he and the boy’s mother conspired to delay medical treatment because they feared child welfare officials. Seth Williams and Aleah Ostruh waited more than 12 hours to take a gravely injured Micaiah Williams to the hospital,...
Air traffic control staffing hit for 2nd day, delaying flights
WASHINGTON — Air traffic control staffing issues are delaying flights for a second straight day at numerous U.S. airports as the government shutdown reaches its seventh day, the Federal Aviation Administration said in a notice on Tuesday. The FAA said many flights were being delayed at Nashville and Newark airports,...
Former Pirates pitchers match up as Cubs try to avoid elimination against Brewers in NLDS
The Chicago Cubs have no margin for error heading into Wednesday’s Game 3 of the National League Division Series against the visiting Milwaukee Brewers. That’s the reality because the Cubs are down 2-0 after two lopsided losses in the teams’ best-of-five series. For Chicago to save its season, it must...
Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato pitches $3 billion budget with no tax hike
Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato on Tuesday proposed a $3 billion 2026 budget with no tax increase or layoffs. “The budget is tight, but we’re committed to living within our means,” County Manager John Fournier said, adding officials never seriously considered raising taxes for 2026. Council will hold public hearings...
Ravens trading former Penn State pass rusher Oweh to L.A. Chargers
In a move that will end the Odafe Oweh era in Baltimore, the Ravens are trading the former Penn State pass rusher to the Chargers for defensive back Alohi Gilman and a 2026 draft pick. Baltimore also will trade a future seventh-round pick to Jim Harbaugh’s team. Odafe has 10...
Goaltender Arturs Silovs scheduled to make Penguins debut
The Pittsburgh Penguins are scheduled to start goaltender Artus Silovs Tuesday in their season-opening game, a road contest against the New York Rangers. Coach Dan Muse announced Silovs’ status to media outlets in New York following an optional morning skate at Madison Square Garden according to one of the team’s...
