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More than $75,000 worth of drugs, gun, cash found at Lower Burrell home; 2 arrested
Police arrested two Lower Burrell residents after they raided two Lower Burrell homes where they found more than $75,000 worth of drugs, drug paraphernalia, a loaded shotgun and $38,000. Police on May 13 arrested Dalton Smith, 25, and Tessa Myers, 23, both of Lower Burrell, after searching their home on...
The Stroller, May 17, 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. Please include a daytime telephone number. Resume workshop for veterans and military planned South Butler Community Library will offer a resume workshop that focuses on the needs...
Letter to the editor: Evil forces destroying us
I believe there are evil, satanic forces at work destroying our country, our freedoms and our way of life. People’s thought processes are mostly based on logic, common sense and natural law. But we are being inundated with absurdities that defy these guiding principles and confuse our sensibilities. We are...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for May 16, 2022
High schools Baseball WPIAL playoffs Class 6A Wednesday’s schedule Seneca Valley (13-7) at Hempfield (8-12) at Plum, 5 p.m. May 23 schedule Mt. Lebanon (13-7) vs. Seneca Valley/Hempfield winner, TBA; Norwin (10-8) vs. Central Catholic (10-9), TBA; North Allegheny (14-5) vs. Upper St. Clair (10-8), TBA; Pine-Richland (11-9) vs. Butler...
Teen injured, houses damaged in North Huntingdon after lightning strike, officials say
A 15-year-old girl was hurt and a house has a gaping hole in its roof after a lightning strike Monday night that impacted six North Huntingdon homes. Crews responded to the strike on the 12000 block of Sedona Drive at around 8:10 p.m., according to a Facebook post from the...
John Dorfman: My ‘Do Nothing Club’ returned 68% in the past year
Certain predators can’t see their prey if the prey holds still. It’s the same with some investors. Stocks that do nothing for a while might vanish from investors’ consciousness. But stagnant stocks can sometimes be good buys. Hence, my Do Nothing Club. It’s an annual compilation of stocks whose price...
High school roundup for May 16, 2022: North Allegheny blanks Peters Township
Anne Melle threw a four-hit shutout with five strikeouts and no walks to lead North Allegheny to an 8-0 victory over Peters Township in a first-round WPIAL Class 6A softball game Monday. Sydni Junker and Reagan Deitrick homered and Annalyn Isaacs doubled for the seventh-seeded Tigers (11-9), who will meet...
Elon Musk says Twitter deal at lower price is ‘not out of the question’
Elon Musk stoked speculation that he could seek to renegotiate his takeover of Twitter Inc., saying a viable deal at a lower price wouldn’t be “out of the question.” Twitter shares fell 8.2% at the close of trading in New York. The stock has been dropping on speculation that Musk...
Ingram woman gets jail for violating probation in child abuse case
An Ingram woman who violated the terms of her probation just two days after she was sentenced for allowing her former husband to abuse their children will serve 11-1/2 to 23 months in jail. Trista Price, 38, will be eligible for alternative housing and possible work release. Allegheny County Common...
Port Authority bus driver involved in Fern Hollow Bridge collapse takes 1st step in suing Pittsburgh
A Port Authority of Allegheny County driver who was driving a bus over Pittsburgh’s Fern Hollow Bridge when it collapsed in January has filed notice that he intends to sue the City of Pittsburgh. Daryl Luciani and his wife, Karen Luciani, filed a motion Monday in Allegheny County Common Pleas...
1 in 9 covid hospital patients die or get readmitted within 30 days, study finds
One in 9 hospitalized covid-19 patients die or get readmitted to the hospital within 30 days of being sent home, a new study has found. Deaths were observed more often in men, older individuals, those with comorbidities and people who had a history of prior hospital stays, according to the...
Florida will likely take over Disney World’s Reedy Creek, Gov. DeSantis saysVideo
SANFORD, Fla. — The state will likely assume control of Disney World’s Reedy Creek Improvement District, rather than local governments absorbing it, Gov. Ron DeSantis said Monday. DeSantis said he is working on a proposal that likely will be considered by the Legislature after the November elections. Reedy Creek, which...
Peter Morici: Revving up worker training vital to more robust economy
The U.S. economy has staged a remarkable recovery from covid shutdowns but needs better job training for front-line workers to accomplish robust growth. The economy is still firing below potential because despite the abundance of job openings, several million adults who quit the labor force during the pandemic have not...
A-K Valley Senior Spotlight: Leechburg’s Tommy Burke
Tommy Burke spent his four years in high school balancing numerous activities, including baseball, football, academics and musical theater. Despite the hefty workload, the Leechburg senior managed to become the school’s valedictorian. Burke excelled on the gridiron last fall as the Blue Devils’ starting quarterback, throwing for 2,207 yards and...
Westmoreland County Senior Spotlight: Mt. Pleasant’s Mark Gallagher
It can be said that opposites attract. On the tennis court, that’s certainly true for Mt. Pleasant seniors Mark Gallagher and Ryan Borkowski. Gallagher and Borkowski were among the top players in Section 1-2A this season, and they teamed up to finish third in the section doubles tournament and earn...
All the information you need for the Pa. primary
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 — Pennsylvania’s 2022 primary is just one day away. To make sure you’re ready to vote on May 17, Spotlight...
Western Pa. 2022 primary day election guide: Information on races, candidates and issues
Primary election day in Pennsylvania is Tuesday, May 17. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., and anyone in line at 8 p.m. will be allowed to vote. The state has an online tool to let voters find their polling place by entering their address. For more information...
Video of racist remarks to Lyft driver outside Pa. bar goes viral, police investigating
A Lyft driver’s video of passengers making racist comments and being kicked out of the car in the Lehigh Valley is going viral as local police confirm they are investigating the incident. The driver, James Bode, posted the video on his personal Facebook page late Friday night of the incident...
Lady Gaga to perform in Hershey this summer
One of the biggest names in pop music will be making her Hershey debut this summer. Lady Gaga, the star behind songs like “Just Dance,” “Bad Romance,” “Rain on Me” and “Poker Face” will bring The Chromatica Ball tour to the Hersheypark Stadium this August. The show will be the...
Letter to the editor: U.S. should change from hawk to dove
Regarding the article “No end in sight for Ukraine war as Putin hails Victory Day” (May 9, TribLIVE): It was a terrible idea for the U.S. and other countries to support Ukraine and to give it military hardware. World leaders should have condemned Russia for threatening war and should have...
Plum area happenings for week of May 16, 2022: Memorial Day, library activities
Parade, memorial service set in Oakmont, Verona The Oakmont-Verona Memorial Day Parade and Memorial Service is scheduled for May 30. The parade starts at 9:30 a.m. along James Street by the Fraternal Order of Eagles lodge in Verona. The route travels along Allegheny River Boulevard to Pennsylvania Avenue in Oakmont,...
In brief: Queen’s Jubilee fundraiser, Garden Club’s plant sale, and more in Monroeville
Monroeville library friends host Queen’s Jubilee fundraiser The Platinum Jubilee of Elizabeth II is being celebrated in London to mark 70 years of her reigning over the United Kingdom. To honor the occasion, the Friends of the Monroeville Public Library group is partnering with the library to host a Queen’s...
In brief: Free screening at Tull, military banner program change and more around Sewickley
Free screening at Tull A trio of independent filmmakers will present the free world premiere of their first cooperative feature, a thriller/drama, at The Tull Family Theater at 7 p.m. May 25. The film “Hiraeth” (HEE-writhe), using the Welsh word for homesickness and nostalgia for its title, delivers its message...
In brief: St. Barnabas golf open, class reunions and more in Pine, Richland
St. Barnabas Charitable Golf Open Enjoy a fun, casual Friday of golf as St. Barnabas Charities hosts the 35th Annual Charitable Golf Open on June 10 at Conley Resort & Golf Club in Butler. Proceeds from this annual event support the St. Barnabas Free Care Fund. The Charitable Golf Open...
Letter to the editor: Roe and racism
I don’t believe it’s unreasonable to presume that many of the people demonstrating against the Supreme Court draft decision on abortion also participate in protests under the banner of Black Lives Matter. A closer investigation of abortions and racism may be helpful. Blacks and Hispanics combined make up less than...
