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Letter to the editor: Babies have no choice
I agreed with letter-writer Wanda Rader that it’s “A sad time for women in our world” (May 23, TribLIVE), especially in the Middle East, until she mentioned Roe v. Wade and her being a feminist. That’s when my temper flared! Does she condone babies being aborted, killed and dismembered, with...
Letter to the editor: Shame on those opposing sensible gun reform
Shame on the NRA and the gun lobbies. Shame on all the spineless politicians who take blood money from them. When the forefathers enacted the Second Amendment, they could never have envisioned the weapons we have now. Weapons that have no other purpose than to shoot as many people as...
Working through covid-19 pandemic pays off for Pa. government workers with bonuses
Most state employees who worked through the covid-19 pandemic will reap their reward this month. Gov. Tom Wolf’s administration is offering covid-19 retention bonuses to about 45,000 union-represented employees under his jurisdiction who remained on the job and got paid from May 1, 2020, through June 3. The bonus payments...
Letter to the editor: ‘Liberal’ sounds like what we all believe
I’m a 78-year-old liberal and proud of it. I read the piece “What liberal really means” (May 10, TribLIVE), written by my favorite columnist, Leonard Pitts Jr. I want to thank him for his views because they are exactly where a liberal stands. If you look up the word “liberal”...
Letter to the editor: Why can’t we all just get along?
“When your home is ruined by other people, you leave.” This was my husband’s closing remark during our last household debate. “I brought this up four years ago … life is becoming untenable here,” he says. I feel anguish. Certainly, it pales in comparison to that of Buffalo, N.Y., and...
Letter to the editor: Charles Koch’s plan for public education
Charles Koch of the Koch brothers is part of the uber-wealthy with a net worth of over $63 billion. He spends millions to influence our government, and they gave $20 million to get President Trump’s tax cuts passed. The money was well invested, for in 2018 alone, the brothers saved...
The Stroller, June 3, 2022: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Publicize your community events, fundraisers and club meetings for free in The Stroller. Send information at least a week in advance to vndnews@triblive.com or The Stroller, 210 Wood St., Tarentum PA 15068. Please include a daytime telephone number. Rockin’ Roosevelt concert to raise funds for Arnold park New Ken/Arnold Social...
Letter to the editor: Why is Biden trying to destroy us?
I look at this president and ask myself why anyone who has been able to live a lifestyle envied by millions would be doing everything in his power to destroy the people who enabled him to live such a lifestyle. Our IRAs are in dire straits with the Dow Jones...
In brief: news from Sharpsburg
Keystone Collections Sharpsburg officials have approved Keystone Collections as its new mercantile/business tax collector. Keystone is the current wage tax collector. Bob Brose, the previous business tax collector, retired in March. Council unanimously voted May 26 to amend its tax ordinance to allow the borough to consider proposals from a...
Pirates farm report for June 2, 2022: Andres Alvarez homer lifts Altoona to win
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 25-25) was held in check by Omaha (Royals), 4-1. CF Travis Swaggerty (.273) went 2 for 4. DH Bligh Madris (.257) went 2 for 3 with a home run, his fourth. 1B Mason Martin (.233) went 0 for 4 with three strikeouts. SS Oneil Cruz (.216) returned after...
Congratulations to the Valley High School Class of 2022
Here is the Valley High School Class of 2022: Benjamin J. Aftanas, Brooke M. Alcorn-Ferry, Jayden D. Alexander, Reaghan E. Baksis, Dominique N. Ballard, Jonna N. Banko, Joshua D. Bayne, Danica M. Berecin, Nyasia A. Berger, Eva M. Bischof, Taylor A. Blystone, Camria R. Bowman, Matthew S. Bresuciak, David R....
As Amber Heard plans appeal, lawyer says she can’t pay Johnny Depp $10.4 million
Amber Heard will “absolutely” appeal the verdict reached this week in her defamation trial against ex-husband Johnny Depp, her attorney announced Thursday morning. Elaine Bredehoft, who represented the “Aquaman” actor at the trial in Fairfax, Virginia, told NBC’s “Today” show that her client has “excellent grounds” for an appeal after...
Introducing the Burrell High School Class of 2022
Here is the Burrell High School Class of 2022: Jaclyn R. Baker, Zaynah Dae Baronie, Damian Daniel Barr, Zackary Bartholf, Payton Elizabeth Beattie, Alexander R. Bennett, Adam Michael Bettinelli, Travis Ray Bitar, Michael G. Blubaugh, Brandon Michael Booker, Georgia Leigh Brothers, Simone Marie Buckner, Christian Malik Burrell, Donovan Patrick Callahan,...
Transgender woman settles lawsuit over sexual assault at Allegheny County Jail
A transgender woman who was repeatedly assaulted at Allegheny County Jail when she was housed in a protective custody cell with a known sexual offender for four days in 2015 has settled a federal lawsuit. Jules Williams will receive $300,000 in the settlement. “Her main goal with this lawsuit was...
Laurels & lances: Honor, celebration and relaxation
Laurel: To giving honor. Across the region, this week began with solemn celebrations remembering the commitment and sacrifice of fallen soldiers. Memorial Day was commemorated with parades, with services and with a blizzard of red, white and blue decorations at area cemeteries. Even the mothers who lost their soldier children...
Tom Brady on his decision to play: ‘55 percent yes, 45 percent no’
TAMPA, Fla. — Tom Brady said Wednesday that he felt some pressure right before the start of free agency to end his retirement. The Bucs faced the prospect of losing several key players, and with them, his best chance to win another Super Bowl with Tampa Bay. Brady, who turns...
‘Probable’ case of monkeypox in Philadelphia likely 1st in Pennsylvania
A “probable” case of monkeypox in Philadelphia is likely the first case to be reported in Pennsylvania. The Philadelphia Department of Public Health said Thursday it has “identified a Philadelphia resident who is a probable monkeypox case based on preliminary testing at the Pennsylvania Department of Health’s Bureau of Laboratories.”...
Man gets 14 to 40 years in prison for Tequila Cowboy fatal stabbing
Dulane Cameron Sr. approached the front of the courtroom on Thursday holding a small, square cardboard box. “I want Joden to see what he has reduced my son to,” Cameron said. “He should be better than ashes in a box. “I miss my son.” Cameron left the ashes on a...
New York City man charged in Pittston Township shooting
State police at Wilkes-Barre have charged Christopher Nelson Carmona with attempting to kill a woman he allegedly shot twice Wednesday afternoon outside a nail salon business. Carmona, 37, of Manhattan, N.Y., was captured during a massive police manhunt when a trooper spotted him walking about one-half mile from Pittston Crossings...
In brief: Father’s Day Program, movies in the park and more around Penn Hills
Father’s Day Program From 11 a.m.-noon June 18, Penn Hills will host a Father’s Day Program in Universal Park. There will be wooden craft building and painting, as well as games. Admission is free and lunch will be provided, but registration is required. For more information or to register, call...
In brief: Vacation Bible School, St. Barnabas Golf Open and more in Pine, Richland
Vacation Bible School Salem Church in Wexford will hold its Vacation Bible School 5:30-7:45 p.m. July 10-14. It is open to all children aged 4-11. The theme this year is Food Truck Party, on a roll with God. For more information or to register, visit salem-umc.org. Pine-Richland band fundraiser The...
Sewickley area real estate transactions for the week of June 5, 2022
Leet Dawn Investment Group LLC sold property at 30 Main St. to Tyler Faust and Marissa Lynn Fiedler for $145,000. Osborne Matthew Holloway sold property at 1501 Beaver Road to Daniel and Jen Worley for $158,060. Sewickley Michael Weir sold property at 514 Hill St. to Elliot and Tara Franz...
Concert highlights Monroeville Public Library happenings
A concert featuring a blend of Scottish, Irish, folk and classical music is scheduled for 7 to 8:30 p.m. June 14 on the Monroeville Public Library Lawn. In case of rain, the concert will take place in the library’s Gallery Space. Performing as a duo are violinist Charles May and...
Geralyn Ritter: Balancing needs and risks in pain management
Recently, the CDC published proposed new clinical practice guidelines for the prescribing of opioids. These update the agency’s 2016 guidelines intended to address the crisis of addiction and overdoses. Unfortunately, the 2016 guidelines also caused many physicians to throw well-managed pain patients off their medications, and a significant number of...
Mark Appel was once a can’t-miss prospect. 9 years later, the Phillies could finally make him a major leaguer
ALLENTOWN — Mark Appel knows people think he’s crazy. The right-handed pitcher was the first overall pick of a draft that produced Aaron Judge, Cody Bellinger, and Kris Bryant. That draft was nine years ago. Judge is a three-time All-Star. Bellinger was the 2019 National League MVP. Bryant helped bring...
