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How much do Pa. government workers make? More are seeing $200K+ pay
From candy to cars, the price of everything is going up — and that includes government salaries. PennLive’s annual roundup of six-figure earners in Pennsylvania state government attracts a lot of attention — and criticism. Now, with membership in this once-exclusive “club” growing so large — approaching 12,000 employees in...
William Shatner, 91, is living long, prospering and taking it all in
It’s 8 a.m. California time and William Shatner is on the phone from, well, it’s probably best if Shatner tells it himself. “I’m in Los Angeles in a part of my house that overlooks the San Fernando Valley. My back is to the sunrise, I’m looking toward the mountains, and...
Letter to the editor: Schools should focus on job skills
Kudos to the Highlands School District for the change in curriculum by adding the Career and Workforce Readiness Program (“Highlands administrators say focus on Workforce Readiness sets up all students for success,” March 2, TribLIVE). It’s about time that our educational system focuses on the development of job skills that...
Letter to the editor: We’ve got bigger problems than an awards show dance routine
Look out everyone, the sky is falling! Or so the writer of the letter “Our country is crumbling from within” (March 2, TribLIVE) would have us believe. It seems that a dance routine at the recent Grammy Awards has him all in a tiff, and he needs to warn us...
Editorial: Zabel harassment shows common ground and political division
Most problems people encounter are not specific to one party or the other. Your house can burn down regardless of how you vote. You can lose your job or get bad news from the doctor without any relationship to politics. And you can be a victim of sexual harassment despite...
The Stroller, March 9, 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. Let us know about your Easter events The Valley News Dispatch...
Letter to the editor: Save Social Security and Medicare
Regarding the letter “Social Security mess” (March 6, TribLIVE): First of all, Social Security was intended to be a supplement to a worker’s pension and savings. Since then, corporations have all but eliminated defined pensions. Now, citizens, without government pensions, struggle to make ends meet. The letter-writer is happy to...
Hempfield Zoning Hearing Board secretary Jay Anderson running for township supervisor
Lifelong Hempfield resident Jay Anderson is vying for a seat on the township’s Board of Supervisors. “I am running for Hempfield supervisor because I enjoy being involved in the community and I get personal satisfaction from it,” Anderson, 55, wrote via email. This is Anderson’s first time running for supervisor,...
Ex-Sonics star Shawn Kemp arrested in connection with drive-by shooting
Former Seattle Sonics star Shawn Kemp was arrested Wednesday evening in Pierce County in connection with a drive-by shooting in Tacoma, according to multiple reports. Kemp was booked shortly before 6 p.m., according to Pierce County Corrections. Shortly before 2 p.m., an “altercation” between the occupants of two cars led...
A hearing on covid’s origins spurs call for rules to curb risky virus researchVideo
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration’s top infectious disease official urged lawmakers during a hearing on the origins of the covid-19 pandemic to ban research that enhances a pathogen’s ability to spread or cause disease. Robert Redfield, who served as the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention at...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for March 8, 2023
High schools Basketball Boys PIAA playoffs Class 6A Saturday’s schedule Chambersburg (15-11) at Plymouth-Whitemarch (24-4), 4 p.m.; CB East (22-4) vs. Archbishop Wood (16-8) at Archbishop Ryan, 4:30 p.m.; Central (16-11) vs. North Penn (18-8) at West Philadelphia, 3 p.m.; Coatesville (18-9) at Scranton (14-11), 5 p.m.; WC Henderson (16-11)...
High school roundup for March 8, 2023: Top-seeded Peters Township wins in PIHL playoffs
Will Tomko had a five-point night, recording two goals and three assists, to lead top-seeded Peters Township to a 7-1 victory over No. 8 Mt. Lebanon in the PIHL Class 3A quarterfinals Wednesday night, Austin Malley had two goals and two assists, Zach Palmieri scored twice and Ben Kovac added...
Attorneys deliver opening statements in sexual assault trial of suspended Somerset County DA
SOMERSET — Attorneys on both sides of suspended Somerset County District Attorney Jeffrey Thomas’ sexual assault case delivered opening statements Wednesday about the night of Sept. 19, 2021. Prosecutors said Thomas pursued a Windber woman for months with inappropriate texts before walking into her apartment in September 2021, biting her...
Rep. Abby Major calls for broader ethics rules after harassment allegations
State Rep. Abby Major said she is committed to changing the culture and ethics rules for her colleagues in Harrisburg after relating a personal story Wednesday at a news conference that added to sexual harassment allegations against Rep. Mike Zabel of Delaware County. Zabel, a Democrat, on Wednesday submitted his...
YouTube star sentenced to prison, ordered to forfeit $30M in large-scale cable piracy caseVideo
PHILADELPHIA — A YouTube star who built a sizable following with slickly produced videos flaunting his fleet of luxury and sports cars, collection of diamond-encrusted bling, and his spacious Swedesboro, N.J., home will be forced to give up nearly all of it after he was sentenced Tuesday to 5 1/2...
The man behind @Super70sSports landed a TV show with Jimmy Kimmel. Here’s how it happened
CHICAGO — Ricky Cobb has tweeted for nearly 3,000 consecutive days. The man behind the hilarious Super 70s Sports Twitter account — which Cobb started in earnest on Jan. 1, 2015 — has posted at least 60,000 times since then. And that’s a conservative estimate considering he frequently tweets 30...
Westmoreland happenings: cupcake fundraiser, Lenten lecture series, book sale, 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 address and daytime phone number. Submissions are due at least two weeks before the event. Each announcement is printed once; there...
Pat Browne and Josh Ercole: Gambling problem? Help is available.
As we recognize the 20th annual Problem Gambling Awareness Month this March, the Pennsylvania Lottery and its responsible gambling partners are working to spread the word that help is available for those struggling with compulsive gambling issues. How can you tell if you have a gambling problem? Problem gambling is...
Freeport residents expected to see 80% increase in sewage bills to pay for new treatment plant
Early estimates indicate residential customers tied into Freeport’s sewage system will see their monthly bill jump from about $50 to about $90 in order for the borough to build a new sewage treatment plant. That estimate was given Monday, when Freeport Council approved a bond issue to help finance its...
Bruce Lee, Anna May Wong heirs talk legacy, roles for Asians
Almost every working Asian actor in Hollywood can trace their path back to Bruce Lee and Anna May Wong. The Chinese American screen legends are typically talked about the way one talks about revered ancestors. One was a martial arts icon, the other an actor who stood out during the...
Sports talk host Greg Giannotti makes headlines for rant defending those battling mental illness
Greg Giannotti, a sports talk host at WFAN in New York who formerly worked at 93.7 The Fan in Pittsburgh, made headlines after ripping a caller who minimized mental health issues in an on-air rant Tuesday. The tirade prompted Giannotti’s co-host, former NFL quarterback Boomer Esiason, to walk out of...
Erie man gets 25-50 years for 2021 Conneaut Lake-area murder
An Erie man has been sentenced in Crawford County Court of Common Pleas to a total of 25 to 50 years in prison for killing his estranged wife at a Sadsbury Township home in 2021. Daryl S. Gillespie, 29, pleaded guilty and was sentenced Tuesday by Judge Mark Stevens for...
‘Stranger at the Gate,’ an Oscar nominee on love after hateVideo
When Richard McKinney was getting married last year, friends stepped in to help. Bibi Bahrami cooked Afghan dishes — from rice with carrots and raisins to chicken and beef — for the wedding guests. Her husband officiated the Islamic part of the ceremony. At first glance, nothing seems unusual about...
Letter to the editor: Everyone must pitch in for safer communities
We have a crisis of substance abuse, crime and gun violence, and Pittsburgh has to be committed to fighting these dangers in our communities. To be successful in this battle, everyone must help, especially our political leaders. As residents, we all need to help find solutions, too. We need real...
Letter to the editor: Penn Hills Library offers outstanding entertainment
Penn Hills Library offers outstanding entertainment Once again, our Penn Hills Library offered the area some outstanding entertainment in a Motown Music Tribute by BGVS on Feb. 25. The three ladies gave us 14 classics in close harmony. We were dancing on the floor, clapping to the rhythm and bobbing...
