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Optimism permeates Saint Vincent men’s volleyball programVideo
Kate McCauley is in her second season as the Saint Vincent men’s volleyball coach. In a way, however, it seems a lot like Year 1. Hired in October 2021 to take over the third-year program, McCauley was thrown into the fire right before the start of preseason workouts. On top...
A-K Valley Senior Spotlight: Riverview’s Ben Hower
After missing the WPIAL playoffs last year, the Riverview boys basketball team had a good first half of the season, beating section favorite Greensburg Central Catholic on Dec. 16 and posting a section record of 2-1. Contributing to the solid start is senior Ben Hower. “This year’s goal is to...
Plum’s Decheck brothers want to put Gannon men’s swimming on the mapVideo
Being only a year apart, brothers Justin and Joey Decheck have done a lot together. Mostly, they have competed in swimming together: through youth ranks, at Plum High School and now at Gannon. Throughout their time at Plum, they teamed on countless relays, but they never were able to set...
Nathan Benefield and Andrew Holman: Pa. lawmakers can reverse population exodus
New data from the Census Bureau reveal that residents are fleeing Pennsylvania at an alarming rate. Pennsylvania lost nearly 40,000 residents to other states from July 2021 to July 2022. Only seven states lost more residents to domestic outmigration during that period. And, with 23,000 more deaths than births, Pennsylvania’s...
Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro loosens his predecessor’s notoriously strict gift ban for top officials
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 — Top officials for Pennsylvania’s governor are now allowed to accept an occasional free lunch while on duty. In one...
3 takeaways: Penguins lose another Metropolitan Division game
The Pittsburgh Penguins lost to the New Jersey Devils, 2-1, in overtime at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. on Sunday. The result dropped their record against Metropolitan Division foes to 5-4-3. The only other team in the Metropolitan Division with fewer divisional wins this season are the Columbus Blue...
Letter to the editor: Democrats, Ukraine and fossil fuels
I can’t help wondering how the writer of the letter “How have Dems improved our lives?” (Jan. 13, TribLIVE) can say that Democrats “(started) an actual shooting war in Ukraine.” I would also remind him that the Afghanistan pullout was arranged by President Trump. With the word limit for letters,...
In brief: Kindergarten registration, road closure and more in the Sewickley area
Part of Camp Meeting Road to close Camp Meeting Road will close between Charleston Square and North Avenue in Bell Acres Borough starting at 9 a.m. Jan. 30, according to the Allegheny County Department of Public Works. The closure, which is expected to end in April, is required for slope...
In brief: PALS meeting, library events and more in Penn Hills
PALS Plum Area Ladies Society (PALS) will hold its monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 1 at Plum Community Center. William Jeffcoat will speak to the group about his organization, Life-Changing Service Dogs for Veterans. The service project for February is two-fold. First, members will craft valentines at the meeting...
In brief: Basketball free throw competition, blood drive and more in the South Hills
Basketball Free Throw Competition The West Jefferson Hills Council of the Knights of Columbus is holding its annual Basketball Free Throw Competition for boys and girls aged 9-14 years old (age as of Jan.1, 2023) on Feb. 7 at the Pleasant Hills Middle School gym from 6-7:30 p.m. Competing in...
Letter to the editor: EPA must protect our children
The catastrophic leak of 1.29 billion cubic feet of methane in November in Jackson Township, Cambria County, has been referred to as one of the worst climate disasters of 2022. While officials told the public the leak posed “no threat,” local residents felt concerned. Families near the leak reported a...
Editorial: Medical workers shouldn’t have to face workplace violence
Hospitals are in a pinch when it comes to staffing. It isn’t even just hospitals. Anyone looking to hire workers in the medical field is crunched. Nursing homes, clinics, schools, prisons. If you need nurses or techs, it’s not an easy time. For many places, this is a financial problem...
Hampton area happenings, week of Jan. 23, 2023
Little Medical School programs Little Medical School of Greater Pittsburgh is conducting twp programs for children ages 5 to 10 on Saturdays from Feb. 4 through March 11 at the Hampton Community Center, 3101 McCully Road. • Future Nurse, 10 to 11:00 a.m. Students will discover the important responsibilities of...
Chartiers Valley area events, week of Jan. 23, 2023
Ukrainian Easter egg events set A Ukrainian Easter egg workshop is scheduled for March 25 at Sts. Peter & Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church, 220 Mansfield Blvd., Carnegie. The first session, from 9 a.m. to noon, is a general class in making traditional eggs using beeswax and dyes. The class is...
Bethel Park happenings, week of Jan. 23, 2023
Bethel Art Guild meets Bethel Art Guild will meet on Feb. 2 at the Bethel Park Community Center, 5151 Park Ave. Art marketing consultant Becky Sciullo will discuss how to begin sharing paintings with others. She supports artists with web-based programs and consultations, and started her marketing business in 2007...
The Stroller, Jan. 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 Feb. 11 cash bash in East Vandergrift...
Letter to the editor: Trump, like Reagan, was a great president
Ronald Reagan was a great president. He was a true conservative, not afraid to take an unpopular stand. He loved the American people. Then there was a series of moderate Republicans running for president. True conservatives were unhappy, but the party told them to hold their noses and remain loyal....
Editorial cartoons for the week of Jan. 23
Editorial cartoons for the week of Jan. 23....
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of Jan. 23
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of Jan. 23....
High school sports schedules for Jan. 23, 2023
High schools WPIAL Basketball Boys Monday’s schedule Nonsection Brownsville at Monessen, 7 p.m. Charleroi at Frazier, 7 p.m. Hillel Academy at Propel Montour, 6 p.m. Mars at South Allegheny, 7 p.m. Riverside at Cornell, 6:30 p.m. Rochester at Beaver Falls, 7:30 p.m. Southmoreland at Ligonier Valley, 7:15 p.m. City League...
Transfer WR Dante Cephas bringing ‘the complete package’ to Penn State
Daequan Hardy was the star four years ago in Hershey. Now a starting nickel back at Penn State, Hardy led Penn Hills to a 2018 PIAA championship win over Manheim Central with four touchdowns, three interceptions and 340 all-purpose yards. His incredible individual effort helped secure Penn Hills’ second state...
State trooper charged with oppression after gun-involved road rage incident
A State Police trooper has been suspended without pay and charged with official oppression after an off-duty road rage incident, according to news sources across the state. David Levy, 36, was charged after an incident on Dec. 28 that resulted in him firing a gun and pulling over a family,...
Thomas Hogan: The danger of living in U.S. cities for young men
In the Dark Ages of criminal justice in the United States — the 1980s and earlier — it was not uncommon for a judge to give a convicted criminal a choice: go to jail, or enlist in the armed services. Such a choice was rightfully deemed unjust. But two recent...
Michael Reagan: Al Gore’s global warming meltdown
Is Davos over yet? Is it safe to turn on our TVs without being scolded by formerly important environmentalists like old Al Gore or creepy young climate warriors like Greta Thunberg? All the virtuous public talk about stopping climate change, saving the planet and putting the dirty fossil-fuel industry out...
Behind Division I recruits, young wrestlers ready to make impact for Chartiers Valley
It’s a young team on the mats at Chartiers Valley High School but a team longtime coach Bill Evans is watching develop in front of his eyes day after day. The Colts are led by two future NCAA Division I wrestlers in Pitt commit Dylan Evans and Davidson College recruit...
