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Jan. 6 investigators reportedly uncover gaps in White House call log made by Trump during Capitol attack
The congressional committee investigating the attack on the Capitol has uncovered unexplained gaps in former President Donald Trump’s official White House phone logs from Jan. 6. Official records that were turned over to the panel only reveal a few calls that Trump made and received on the day of the...
Laurels & lances: Victory, defeat and opportunity
Laurel: To an obvious fact. In a year that we are forced to watch the Cincinnati Bengals — the Bengals, for Pete’s sake — vie for the Lombardi Trophy on Super Bowl Sunday, it is nice to get a little bit of acknowledgement that some things are still right with...
Penn State’s season opener at Purdue moved up to prime-time Thursday slot
STATE COLLEGE — Penn State will open its 2022 season on a Thursday night in prime time. The Nittany Lions will face Purdue on Thursday, Sept. 1, both programs announced Thursday morning. The time and television network remains to be announced, but for reference, when Ohio State and Minnesota opened...
Letter to the editor: Make your voice heard on redistricting
This is the true way our votes are stolen: We are forced to cast ballots where we have been directed — snaky lines going through townships, counties and sometimes even homesteads. Make your voice heard on redistricting. Simon P. Solar Lower Burrell...
Despite tiny roster, young Burrell gymnasts representing school at WPIAL meet
Burrell doesn’t exactly have a gymnastics team. It’s actually just a duo. But that isn’t slowing down Renee Ruggeri’s gymnasts, both of them. “They’re both great kids,” Ruggeri said of freshmen Sydney Lawson and Rylie Porter. “Sydney’s strongest event is probably floor. She’s really clean and a really good dancer....
Police say dispatcher put camera in urinal to record North Versailles officers
A dispatcher with the North Versailles Police Department took photos and video of officers using a small hidden camera affixed to the urinal in the department restroom, according to charges against him. John Logan, 49, is charged with invasion of privacy and tampering with evidence. “Everyone is always innocent until...
Hampton Community Library plans variety of programs
Hampton Community Library has a full slate of upcoming activities. It’s a Wonderful World Drop-in Storytime: Tuesdays and Thursdays through April 7; 10 a.m. “Stories & Songs”; 10:15 a.m. “Investigate and Create”; 10:45 a.m. “Stories & Songs”; 11 a.m. “Parachute Paly”; 11:30 a.m. “Stories & Songs”; 11:45 a.m. “Stay &...
Letter to the editor: Leaders kept Americans living in fear
The Great Barrington Declaration was written in October 2020 by three doctors concerned about lockdowns hurting children, workers and the poor. Eventually, 50,000 doctors, scientists and medical researchers signed on. The doctors are Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, a physician, professor at Stanford University Medical School, epidemiologist, health economist and public health...
Editorial: Addressing Pennsylvania’s unseen blight of abandoned mines
While a large part of the nation’s infrastructure — especially its older construction — involves steel that was born in Southwestern Pennsylvania, the process started earlier with another industry. None of that steel was made without coal. The steel industry is a large part of the reason that about 5,000...
The Stroller, Feb. 10, 2022: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Publicize your events, fish fries and fundraisers for free in The Stroller. Send information at least a week in advance to vndnews@triblive.com. Please include a daytime telephone number. Benefit dinner planned Sunday in Harrison A spaghetti dinner and celebration of the life of Ron “Smoothie” Cheesman will be from noon...
Letter to the editor: Support climate through Build Back Better
The White House has recognized our country faces a climate crisis and that time is running out to act. Its Build Back Better Act (BBBA) was passed by the U.S. House and is now in the Senate, where it faces a difficult road to passage. With a proposed $550 billion in...
Club news: Women’s Business Network sets monthly meetings
Women’s Business Network is an award-winning business association that supports the success and growth of women in business through networking, ongoing professional education, and leadership development opportunities. All professional women are welcome to visit a meeting at no cost. To find out more, visit wbninc.com • Cranberry Chapter holds meetings...
Congressional stock trading overhaul gains tractionVideo
WASHINGTON — Advocates for tightening the rules on stock trading among members of Congress gained steam Wednesday with the announcement of a fresh bipartisan Senate bill and Speaker Nancy Pelosi expressing an appetite for changes. But whether lawmakers will be prohibited from trading individual company stocks is still unclear. “I’m...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Feb. 9, 2022
High schools Basketball Wednesday’s results Class 5A Section 2 South Fayette 67, Moon 51 Class 4A Section 1 Keystone Oaks 50, Freeport 47 Section 2 Lincoln Park 88, Central Valley 46 Montour 71, Beaver 58 Quaker Valley 66, Blackhawk 53 Class 4A Section 3 Yough 67, South Park 37 Class...
High school roundup for Feb. 9, 2022: Aquinas Academy’s Vinnie Cugini hits 2,000 points
Braylan Lovelace led four player in double figures with 25 points in Leechburg’s 79-68 victory over Aquinas Academy in Section 3-A boys basketball Wednesday night. Eli Rich (17), DeVaughn Knight (16) and Marcus Cleveland (15) also scored in double digits for the No. 5 Blue Devils (16-3, 7-2). Vinnie Cugini...
Report: Rudy Giuliani demanded Michigan prosecutor hand over voting machines
Rudy Giuliani reportedly called a Michigan prosecutor in the weeks after the 2020 presidential election to demand he seize voting machines from a county that became the unlikely focus of former President Donald Trump’s campaign to overturn his election loss. The presidential lawyer sought to get Antrim County Prosecuting Attorney...
Trial begins for man accused of fatally shooting neighbor over argument in Wilkinsburg
A Wilkinsburg man is on trial this week for a 2019 shooting death. Dilon Bartifay, 34, is charged with criminal homicide stemming from the Nov. 16, 2019, incident at the corner of Ross and Center streets in Wilkinsburg. Detectives said that Bartifay killed Gregory Lamont Blair Sr., 46, whose son...
Police charge 2 in shooting outside Greensburg bar, still seeking 1 suspect
Greensburg police used witness interviews and video provided by the Rialto Bar and the Palace Theatre to piece together evidence to charge two men in a downtown shooting Jan. 30 that injured two people. Evan R. Curley, 23, of Greensburg and Stevin “Twogunz” German, 27, of Uniontown face attempted homicide...
8 former Penn State players invited to 2022 NFL Combine
STATE COLLEGE — Penn State will be well-represented at the 2022 NFL Combine later this month and into March. Eight former Nittany Lions were invited to participate in the event in Indianapolis, which is scheduled to run from Feb. 28 through March 7, ahead of the 2022 NFL Draft:Defensive back...
Former Pitt emergency management director pleads guilty to stealing PPE, selling it online
The former director of emergency management at the University of Pittsburgh pleaded guilty Wednesday to stealing more than 13,000 pieces of personal protective equipment from the school’s stockpile at the beginning of the covid-19 pandemic to sell at inflated prices online. Christopher Casamento, 42, of Ross, will be sentenced on...
The Journal needs Ash Wednesday fish fry notices by Feb. 17
The North Allegheny Journal needs notices of Ash Wednesday fish fries by noon Feb. 17 to be published in the Feb. 24 print edition, which is the last edition before Ash Wednesday. This deadline applies to Ash Wednesday fish fries only. Fish fry notices can be sent to Sandra Skowron...
The Herald needs Ash Wednesday fish fry notices by Feb. 17
The Herald needs notices of Ash Wednesday fish fries by noon Feb. 17 to be published in the Feb. 24 print edition, which is the last edition before Ash Wednesday. This deadline applies to Ash Wednesday fish fries only. Fish fry notices can be sent to Sandra Skowron at sskowron@triblive.com....
Food Podcast: Pittsburgh Flying Disc Ice Bowl supports the Food BankVideo
On this week’s episode of the Food Podcast presented by Clearview Federal Credit Union on the TribLIVE podcast network, Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank talks about a fun way to get outside while supporting your neighbors this winter. Players are gearing up for the 21st Annual Pittsburgh Flying Disc Ice...
Penn State mock draft roundup: Jahan Dotson projected to find NFL home late in 1st round
STATE COLLEGE — The 2022 NFL Draft is still more than two months away, but with the conclusion of the postseason collegiate all-star games last week, the pre-draft process is in full swing. Penn State has a number of players who should hear their names called at some point during...
Tens of thousands of bees stolen from grocery store’s central Pa. headquarters
The Giant Company has put out an alert to other beekeepers in the region after the recent theft of three beehives and their colonies from their corporate headquarters. The hives contained colonies of approximately 60,000 bees, and were taken from the company’s headquarters on the Harrisburg Pike in Carlisle some...
