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Letter to the editor: Reality check on reenactments
The Bushy Run reenactment is silly. What’s next? A reenactment of the attack on Pearl Harbor? A reenactment of the Holocaust? A reenactment of the atomic bomb attack? A reenactment of the Vietnam War? Get a reality check. Francois Vukosic Bridgeville...
Letter to the editor: Amazing teacher and students at Pine-Richland
I attended a preview showing of the Pine-Richland High School musical put on for seniors. The music was played live by a student orchestra conducted by Brian Scott. The orchestra was amazing — they didn’t miss a note the whole show. I don’t know if Scott is an amazing teacher...
Letter to the editor: Follow science on climate change
The statement “fossil fuels are never going away” in the letter “Don’t be afraid to question climate change claims” (March 14, TribLIVE) is false. They will go away, at least, when they run out. But sooner than that we will be killed by the wars over remaining land and resources...
Editorial: Justice, compassion and the lesson of 2 mothers
The justice system is all about scales. They tip. They balance. They measure. They determine who is guilty. They weigh out the punishment. But they are often skewed toward retribution. Courts struggle with calculating the entirety of a crime’s gravity. It is understandable. How do you measure the impact of...
The Stroller, March 23, 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 benefit concert in Harmar Blue Force Foundation...
Letter to the editor: Tables turned on the woke
“The problem with the word woke” (March 10, TribLIVE) delves into the woke mind. Woke was appropriated by smug white liberals to brandish assumed street cred. Then they used wokeness to bludgeon conservatives. When their opponents turned the tables, the “woke mob” cried foul, rechristened woke a racial slur and...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for March 22, 2023
High schools WPIAL Baseball Wednesday’s results Nonsection Apollo-Ridge 11, Leechburg 6 Beaver Falls at Northgate, (n) Bentworth 7, West Greene 1 Beth-Center 24, Clairton 0 Bethel Park 1, Canon-McMillan 0 Burgettstown 11, Fort Cherry 7 Burrell 4, Kiski Area 3 Canon-McMillan 10, Bethel Park 5 Carmichaels 4, Albert Gallatin 1...
High school roundup for March 22, 2023: Bethel Park beats Canon-McMillan in pitchers’ duel
Evan Holewinski and Sebastian Schein combined on an eight-inning, two-hit shutout to lead Bethel Park to a 1-0 victory over Canon-McMillan in nonsection baseball Wednesday. Holewinski went five innings and Schein pitched three innings of hitless relief for the Black Hawks (1-0). Jason Nuttridge had two hits and scored the...
Bridgeville gets $1 million state grant for flood control
Efforts to mitigate the next big flood along McLaughlin Run in Bridgeville got at $1 million boost through a state grant. Borough officials and state lawmakers announced the grant March 21. The money will come from the state’s Local Share Account program, which is funded through taxes on gambling. Since...
Penn State OC Mike Yurcich assesses QBs Drew Allar, Beau Pribula, Jaxon Smolik in spring camp
STATE COLLEGE — The last time Mike Yurcich met with reporters was in the postgame locker room at the Rose Bowl. Penn State’s offensive coordinator, all smiles after the win, spent time on Jan. 2 breaking down Sean Clifford’s final game. Things have changed quite a bit since. Days before...
Dick Van Dyke injured in Malibu car accident amid Los Angeles downpour
LOS ANGELES — Dick Van Dyke sustained “minor injuries” in a Malibu car accident last week amid an ongoing downpour in Los Angeles County, police confirmed Wednesday to CNN. The 97-year-old actor crashed his silver Lexus into a gate last Wednesday morning, a law enforcement spokesperson told CNN. According to...
Trump case recalls John Edwards’ scandal in N.C. Would it play out differently in court?
Former President Donald Trump announced over the weekend that prosecutors were likely to arrest him Tuesday in connection to a $130,000 payment made to keep an adult film star quiet about her alleged tryst with Trump. That didn’t happen Tuesday, but in social media posts and fundraising emails, Trump has...
Thousands of homeowners still at risk as Pa. alleges improper denials, delays in mortgage relief
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan newsroom powered by The Philadelphia Inquirer in partnership with PennLive/The Patriot-News, TribLIVE/Pittsburgh Tribune-Review and WITF Public Media. Sign up for our free newsletters. HARRISBURG —The state agency overseeing Pennsylvania’s troubled mortgage relief program has leveled a slew of new accusations against the private contractor...
The Carnegie Carnegie goes all out for Earth Day 2023
As I write this in my office in the Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall on the first day of spring, warm sunlight falls on my back through the tall elegant windows. Daffodils and leaf buds are showing their faces, and families are enjoying the mild weather as they...
What you need to know as Pa.’s trout season opener approaches
It may take place on April Fool’s Day this year, but it’s certainly no joke. Each year, thousands upon thousands of anglers across Pennsylvania eagerly look forward to the opening day of trout season. It’s a cherished time of the year when people get together with family and friends to...
‘Jeopardy’ contestants make quick work of ‘Made in Pa.’ category
Some famous Pennsylvania-made products were featured last night, Tuesday, March 21, 2023, on the long-running game show “Jeopardy!” The three contestants even included a Pennsylvania woman - the returning champ Melissa Klapper of Merion Station in Montgomery County. Klapper won again last night and has a two-day total of $42,200....
Letter to the editor: Doesn’t PennDOT care about Route 30?
Route 30 between Latrobe and Irwin remains in terrible condition with potholes and seam holes throughout the entire distance. Doesn’t PennDOT care? When do our taxes buy us value? Dave Bonazelli Unity...
Westmoreland happenings: Charity race, diversity program, class reunion, more
Submissions from nonprofit organizations for Briefly Speaking can be emailed to Carol Pinto-Smith at cpinto-smith@triblive.com or mailed to Briefly Speaking, 210 Wood St., Tarentum, PA 15084. Include a complete street address and daytime phone number. Submissions are due at least two weeks before the event. Each announcement is printed once;...
Letter to the editor: Railroad excess to blame for high cost of goods
The disastrous train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, has put a spotlight on the railroad industry. Their average profit margin since 2001 has steadily increased from 15% to 50% in 2019. The national average profit margin for U.S. industries is 9%, but for railroads it is five times the average....
Editorial: Does mandatory death penalty for cop killers make sense?
On Friday, the Allegheny County District Attorney’s Office filed a notice that it would seek the death penalty for Johnathan Morris. Morris, 31, is charged with criminal homicide, attempted homicide, assault of a law enforcement officer, murder of a law enforcement officer, aggravated assault and carrying a firearm without a...
Registration open for St. Margaret Foundation Demchak Challenge
Registration is open for the St. Margaret Foundation’s Brian Demchak Hope Challenge presented by PNC. Participants complete a virtual 5K at 3.1 miles, or a distance participants prefer, choosing their own route and location, even in a swimming pool, and complete it anytime from May 14-May 20. The registration fee...
The Stroller, March 22, 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. Monarch Hospice seeking volunteers Monarch Hospice, Lower Burrell, is looking for...
Letter to the editor: Presidents have no control over inflation
Inflation, we are told, results when people spend too much money, driving up prices; too much money chasing too few goods. Wall Street wants to cure it by hammering on working people. The Federal Reserve raises interest rates, in effect sending every employer a memo saying it’s time to lay...
Ringgold beats Bishop Canevin in overtime thriller in PIHL Varsity D2 title game
There’s no such thing as a bad shot in overtime – a point Ringgold’s Caden Doran proved in the PIHL Varsity Division 2 championship game Tuesday night at UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex. Doran scored on a shot from just inside the blue line 9:58 into the extra period as Ringgold...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for March 21, 2023
High schools WPIAL Baseball Tuesday’s results Nonsection Armstrong 10, Indiana 2 Fort Cherry 9, Bishop Canevin 8 Freedom 17, Carlynton 0 Freeport 8, Apollo-Ridge 0 IMG Academy 10, OLSH 0 Leechburg 6, River Valley 5 McGuffey 17, Frazier 7 McKeesport 1, Greensburg Central Catholic 0 Mohawk 7, Sharpsville 4 Neshannock...
