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Russia orders troops into eastern Ukraine, fear of war growsVideo
MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin raised the specter of war on Monday by ordering troops into separatist areas of eastern Ukraine in his most dangerous provocation yet with Washington over the fate of a nation that could redraw the map of Eastern Europe and upset the decadeslong security architecture...
Letter to the editor: Where’s coverage of Clinton investigation?
Where is the coverage of the disclosure of the Durham investigation that the Clinton campaign was involved in the Trump-Russia collusion that dominated news for over three years, tearing this country apart? Is the media complicit in this serious crime? Richard Hohmann Mechanicsburg...
Letter to the editor: False narrative on voting
No legal registered citizen who votes is being denied their right to vote. No one. Each of the 50 states makes up election procedures, constitutionally. Every two years there are major elections, for president and Congress. That’s plenty of time for anyone who wants to vote to do so. Find...
What’s the true covid death toll in Pa.? New analysis sheds light
For many reasons, it’s hard to know the full impact of the covid-19 pandemic. Some deaths may have gone uncounted for reasons such as the person died at home and was never tested. A person may have died from an existing disease exacerbated by covid-19. Or a person may have...
In brief: Mt. Royal Boulevard road closure, Sealarks Women’s Group meeting and more around Hampton
Road closure Mt. Royal Boulevard between Duncan Avenue and Park View Lane is closed through mid-March. Crews are conducting drainage improvements including cross pipe, parallel pipe and inlet replacement. Traffic is being detoured. Sealarks Women’s Group Sealarks Women’s Group will meet at 1 p.m. March 9 at Memorial Park Church,...
In brief: CARE workshops, kindergarten registration and more around Sewickley
CARE Workshops Start 2022 by registering for one of Laughlin Children’s Center’s informative Care Workshops presented by Dr. Gail Mangan, a highly acclaimed adolescent psychologist. CARE training includes an educational component and active practice for general use by adults who interact with children of all ages in various settings. Adults...
In brief: Community coffee, PALS meeting and more around Penn Hills
Community Coffee Hebron Community Center holds a Community Coffee from 8:30 to 10 a.m. every Monday and Wednesday in the Barclay Building on Frankstown Road. For more information, visit hebroncc.org. Scholarship available The Bob Williams Rotary Memorial Scholarship Program announces the availability of scholarships for the 2022-23 academic year. In...
In brief: BPTV wins award, class reunion and more around Bethel Park
BPTV wins award “Dead and Buried Treasures,” a show on The Municipality of Bethel Park’s cable station, BPTV, recently won a national award – the “2021 Golden Turkey Award” from THE VORTEXX Network, proclaiming it the Best Horror Host TV Show in the country. According to BPTV director Dave Cable,...
In brief: Woodville Plantation volunteer day, fish fries and more around Chartiers Valley
Woodville volunteer day Woodville Plantation is holding a volunteer day at 11 a.m. March 12. Learn more about volunteer opportunities, including docent/junior docent, interpreter, museum aide, Wayne’s 4th Sub-Legion reenactor, gardener, demonstrator and auxiliary volunteers. RSVP by emailing woodvillesite director@gmail.com or calling 412-221-0348. Spring art show The Galleria Mt. Lebanon will...
In brief: Fish fries, senior trips and more around the South Hills
Saint Elizabeth Synod Saint Elizabeth of Hungary Church is holding a Synod from 6:30-9 p.m. March 14 in its cafeteria. Let your voice be heard and register by March 11. Call Mame and Tom Donohue with questions at 412-216-7709 or email td2040@aol.com. Fish fries Saint Thomas a Becket Church on...
Letter to the editor: Gun owners targeted by Democrats?
Last year in a truly unremarkable way, I became a target of the Democratic Party. How did this happen? I bought my first firearm. I’m a middle-aged white guy who never grew up around guns and before last year, I knew nothing about them. My initial interest came about after...
Leechburg Area School Board set to vote on major improvements to HVAC, roofs
A project targeting fluctuating temperature woes inside Leechburg Area Junior- Senior High School will be coming up for board approval Wednesday. The the capital improvement project is estimated to cost nearly $1.8 million. The project includes replacing the junior-senior high school’s boiler, new heating, ventilation and air conditioning controls and replacing...
Letter to the editor: Biden hypocritical
It seems we have a hypocrite at the helm of our nation, saying one thing while hiding what’s really going on. He tells the American people there is no border problem, and focuses on people coming from just three countries; meanwhile, there are thousands coming from more than 100 countries,...
The Stroller, Feb. 21, 2022: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
The Stroller is compiling a list of fish fries taking place Ash Wednesday and/or Fridays during Lent. To your non-profit’s fish fry listed in the paper and online, send complete information in writing to Carol Pinto-Smith, Valley News Dispatch, 210 Wood St., Tarentum, PA 15084 or email cpinto-smith@triblive.com. Goodwill offers...
Letter to the editor: Casey, Toomey must protect our right to vote
In January, President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris spoke to the urgent need to safeguard Americans’ right to vote. In Pennsylvania, and the rest of the country, voter suppression efforts include gerrymandering and voter ID requirements. Pennsylvanians are at risk of losing their right to vote. This disproportionately impacts...
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of Feb. 21
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of Feb. 21....
Editorial cartoons for the week of Feb. 21
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Allderdice fends off Brashear to win City League boys title
Coming off an upset win over Obama Academy in the City League semifinals, the Brashear boys entered Sunday’s championship game with designs on their first title since 1989. Instead, Allderdice scored the first 13 points of the game, and the Dragons were on their way to their 16th City championship...
Obama Academy gets past Allderdice, wins 5th City League championship
In just 11 seasons, Obama Academy has established itself as a City League power in girls basketball. The Eagles on Sunday won their fifth City crown since the school opened for the 2011-12 school year with a 58-40 victory over Allderdice. But Obama won’t have much time to celebrate at...
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack: Some price increases are the result of businesses ‘taking advantage’
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said some recent price increases were the result of businesses “taking advantage” of the coronavirus pandemic and supply chain disruptions to push up food costs. Food prices have soared globally in the past year as economies recover from the pandemic and amid a jump in...
High school scores, schedules for Feb. 20, 2022
High schools Basketball Boys WPIAL playoffs Class 6A First round Tuesday’s schedule North Hills (22-0) bye; Baldwin (12-10) at North Allegheny (14-8), 7 p.m.; Hempfield (7-15) at Mt. Lebanon (14-8), 7 p.m.; Penn-Trafford (9-12) at Upper St. Clair (15-7), 7 p.m.; Fox Chapel (21-1) bye; Bethel Park (16-6) at Pine-Richland...
Penn State Thon raises more than $13 million in its 50th yearVideo
STATE COLLEGE — Thon 2022 raised $13,756,374.50, the organizers of the 46-hour dance marathon announced on Sunday afternoon at the Bryce Jordan Center. Thon, which was celebrating its 50th year at Penn State this weekend, has now raised more than $200 million for childhood cancer research and expenses for families...
Penn Hills grad Salima Rockwell settles into 1st head coaching job with Notre Dame women’s volleyballVideo
Salima Rockwell has seen volleyball from many angles. As a three-time All-American setter at Penn State. As a member — and two-year captain — of the U.S. women’s national team. As an assistant coach under the legendary Russ Rose at Penn State, where she was on board for three national...
Letter to the editor: More to pro-life than just abortion
The pro-life movement focuses on the unborn, which is a good cause. However, there seems to be an anti-life movement when it comes to gun control laws, vaccines and mask mandates and climate change. All of these issues also affect human life. Marilyn Dvorsky Elizabethtown...
Letter to the editor: Don’t want covid tests made in China
Our family received our free covid tests in the mail. We considered it quite ironic (and disgusting) to see that they were made in China. I was tempted to “return to sender.” Instead I’m throwing them in the trash. Regis Brentin Scott...
