TribLive stories, Page 13
Letter to the editor: Russia’s withdrawal the way to end war
I have an idea for the end of the Russia-Ukraine war. Why don’t the Russians withdraw back into Russia, and the war will be over? They invaded and should withdraw, and it is over! Lou Gregovits North Huntingdon...
Letter to the editor: Caregivers are professionals
The term professional (from Wikipedia) “describes the standards of education and training that prepare members of that profession with particular knowledge and skills necessary to perform their specific role within that profession.” You are considered a professional when you are paid for specialized skills, have knowledge in your profession and...
The Stroller, Dec. 1, 2025: 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. Follow the Stroller on X at @VNDStroller. New Kensington Christmas events...
Editorial: Canada measles outbreak shows that vigilance must not slip
The next outbreak of serious disease is merely “a plane ride away,” public health officials have long warned. The current crop of measles cases in Canada proves that point. A traveler infected with measles visited a New Brunswick community with a low vaccination rate, sparking a national outbreak in 2024....
Letter to the editor: Pittsburgh, the most ‘givable’ city
With the holidays upon us, it’s that time of year where the sharing and caring seem to come out of our bodies and warm the heart. There must be something to the saying, “Home is where the heart is.” Seeing the people of Pittsburgh rallying by giving to local food...
Consultant’s report finds no evidence of Penneco liability in Plum house explosion
A private consulting firm’s report for a Delmont energy company being sued over a 2023 fatal house explosion in Plum has determined Penneco Oil Co. was not responsible — a conclusion sure to be challenged in court. Penneco and Peoples Gas were among those sued for negligence and wrongful death...
Editorial cartoons for the week of Dec. 1
Editorial cartoons for the week of Dec. 1....
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of Dec. 1
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of Dec. 1....
Trump says he has made his choice to lead the Federal Reserve
President Donald Trump said Sunday he has decided on his pick for the next Federal Reserve chair after making clear he expects his nominee to deliver interest-rate cuts. “I know who I am going to pick, yeah,” Trump told reporters on Air Force One on his way back to Washington,...
Pitt volleyball earns top-4 seed in NCAA Tournament, opens play Friday
The Pitt women’s volleyball team landed one of the top four seeds in the NCAA Tournament, which means the Panthers will host games all the way through the elite eight. Nebraska, Kentucky and Texas received the other top seeds. Pitt will host matches Friday and Saturday at Petersen Events Center....
National Guard shooter was radicalized in U.S., Kristi Noem saysVideo
U.S. authorities believe the man suspected of fatally shooting a National Guard member and seriously wounding another in Washington, D.C., was radicalized while in the U.S., Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said. Asked on NBC’s “Meet the Press” about the suspect’s motive, Noem said investigators are still collecting information and...
Penn State’s defense makes big play, running backs shine again to secure bowl eligibility
PISCATAWAY, N.J. — After an uneven year in Happy Valley, Penn State is going bowling. The Nittany Lions defeated Rutgers, 40-36, in a wild shootout to secure their sixth win and earn a bid to a postseason game. They also eliminated Rutgers from bowl contention by handing the Scarlet Knights...
Springdale grad Sean Dugan finds positives in up-and-down 1st season as FBS assistant at Eastern Michigan
YPSILANTI, Mich. — Sean Dugan is barely into his 30s, but the Springdale grad is starting to feel old already. While hosting a football recruit at Eastern Michigan recently, Dugan, the Eagles’ alpha linebackers coach, was pointing out a wall in Incarnati Athletic Center that honored former EMU players who...
New coach Colin Johnston hoping to guide Saint Vincent wrestling back to top of PAC
Dom Nania launched Saint Vincent’s resurrected wrestling program two years ago by leading the Bearcats to the Presidents’ Athletic Conference title. Last season, the Bearcats were PAC runner-up. But in April, Nania stepped down to focus on a career outside of wrestling. A month later, Saint Vincent had its new...
Letter to the editor: Am I no longer a professional?
I have been a nurse since 1982 when I graduated from Penn State. I worked nine years as a critical care nurse. I worked very hard at obtaining new skills, obtaining credentialing as a critical care registered nurse (CCRN), all while going to graduate school to gain additional knowledge and...
The Stroller, Nov. 30, 2025: 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. Follow the Stroller on X at @VNDStroller. Annual Harrison Christmas parade...
Steelers vs. Bills: Get ready for 2025 Week 13 matchup
The Buffalo Bills have had the number of the Pittsburgh Steelers the past several seasons, winning four of the past five in the series, dating to 2016. The teams will meet at 4:25 p.m. Sunday at Acrisure Stadium. The game will be broadcast on CBS, with Jim Nantz on play-by-play...
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of Nov. 30, 2025
ALLEGHENY COUNTY Chalfant Starry Night 88 LLC sold property at 230 Fairview Ave. to 4313 East View LLC for $41,790. Churchill Omid Kashefi sold property at 1921 Garrick Drive to Joseph Balaban Jr. and Marc Schuler for $430,000. Edgewood Estate of Robert Fuchs sold property at 235 Dewey St. to...
Sewickley area real estate transactions for the week of Nov. 30, 2025
Bell Acres Tracia Kunovic sold property at 121 North Ave. to Jason and Tresa Steranko for $435,000. Franklin Park Patricia Cash sold property at 1603 Briarwood Drive to American International Relocation Solutions LLC for $1,000,000. American International Relocation Solutions LLC sold property at 1603 Briarwood Drive to Jason and Danielle...
Westmoreland happenings: Light Up Latrobe, blood drive, Christmas market, more
Christmas event • The annual Light Up Latrobe and Holiday Night Market will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4 in James H. Rogers Memorial Park, behind the Latrobe Art Center. There will be a holiday trolley, arts and crafts, carolers and a tree lighting ceremony at 7 p.m....
Editorial: School funding, cyber charter oversight are state-created problems
Education is built on the basics. ABCs become words, then sentences, then books. Counting becomes adding, then long division, then algebra. If you don’t get a good grounding at the primary level, everything gets harder until the learning process falls apart with the advanced material. That might be the issue...
Letter to the editor: People deserve easier access to lifesaving screenings
As a registered infant nurse, I see how carefully parents protect their children’s health, but I also see how often they overlook their own care, including preventative screenings. Colorectal cancer is the third-leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States, despite the fact that it is also one of...
Report: Congress orders probe of Hegseth boat order
WASHINGTON — Republican-led Senate and House committees say they will increase scrutiny of the Pentagon after a report said Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered the killing of all crew members of a vessel suspected to be carrying drugs, The Washington Post reports. The Post reported earlier that Hegseth had given...
Frostburg State knocks Cal (Pa.) out of NCAA Division II playoffs
Harrison Fritz capped a 15-play fourth-quarter drive with the go-ahead 20-yard field goal with 4:06 to play, giving Frostburg State a 23-21 victory over Cal (Pa.) in the second round of the NCAA Division II playoffs Saturday. Harry Radcliffe missed a 45-yard field goal attempt with 1:38 to go for...
Peter Morici: Prosperity without workers — the AI paradox shaping Trump’s economy
The economy is growing, but jobs are harder to find. Second-quarter growth in gross domestic product was 3.8%, thanks to robust investment in information processing equipment, software, and research and development, mostly to build out artificial intelligence. The Wall Street Journal survey of private prognosticators pegged third-quarter growth at 2.5%,...

