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Amazon to increase cost of Prime; annual sales rise 22%Video
Amazon is increasing the cost of its Prime membership for U.S. customers, in part to offset rising expenses associated with wages and transportation, the company announced ahead of its quarterly earnings call Thursday. The monthly fee for Prime membership will go up from $12.99 to $14.99, and the annual membership...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Feb. 3, 2022
High schools Basketball Boys Thursday’s schedule Nonsection Belle Vernon at Franklin Regional, ppd. Punxsutawney at Armstrong, ppd. City League Allderdice at Carrick, ppd. Friday’s schedule Class 6A Section 1 Butler at Pine-Richland, 7:30 p.m. North Hills at Seneca Valley, 7:30 p.m. Section 2 Peters Township at Mt. Lebanon, 7:30 p.m....
Belle Vernon playmaker Devin Whitlock to walk on at Pitt
One of the WPIAL’s most exciting athletes has announced where he’ll continue playing football. Belle Vernon quarterback Devin Whitlock announced Thursday he will accept a preferred walk-on offer to play at Pitt. Whitlock joins a Panthers program coming off its first ACC championship. Whitlock accepted Pitt’s offer over scholarship offers...
Apparent beating of 49ers fan outside SoFi Stadium was kept secret for days, raising questions as Super Bowl nearsVideo
LOS ANGELES — Officials faced mounting questions Thursday about why they didn’t inform the public about the apparent beating of a San Francisco 49ers fan outside SoFi Stadium on Sunday and whether more security measures are needed before the Super Bowl. It took three days and an inquiry from The...
Freeport boys basketball team clicking during stretch of 6 wins in 7 game
Elton John is on his “Farewell Tour” right now. But the Freeport boys basketball team is on its “revenge tour.” The Yellowjackets have won six of their last seven Section 1-4A games and clinched the 36th WPIAL playoff berth in program history Tuesday with an 84-55 victory over Derry Area....
Laurels & lances: Support, shutdowns and hold music
Laurel: To community coming together. When Richard McCloskey of Etna hung a swastika flag on his porch late in 2021, some people in the area were understandably upset at a symbol tied not only to the Nazis but also other hate groups. “I don’t hate nobody,” McCloskey said, claiming he...
Last of GOP regional straw polls hand victories to Bartos, White for U.S. Senate, governor
The last of the regional straw polls of Pennsylvania Republican state committee members produced wins for U.S. Senate candidate Jeff Bartos and gubernatorial candidate Dave White on their home turf. The GOP committee members from the Southeast Caucus met on Wednesday night to hear from the candidates for these open...
Pennsylvania doctor accused of prescribing unproven covid-19 treatments fired by hospital
A Pennsylvania surgeon has been fired after being accused of prescribing unproven drugs to treat or prevent covid-19, possibly to people referred to her through social media. Dr. Edith Behr, a former surgeon with Phoenixville Hospital, is accused of issuing prescriptions for ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine, with the prescriptions possibly coordinated...
Man gets life in prison for deadly 2019 shooting in Pittsburgh’s Hill District
A man from Pittsburgh’s Hill District will spend the rest of his life in prison for killing another man on Memorial Day 2019. A jury found Jalaspian Charles, 34, guilty of first-degree murder, reckless endangerment and a firearms charge on Oct. 12. On Thursday, Allegheny County Common Pleas Judge Edward...
Decorated veteran from McKean County, 75, gets fine for role in Capitol riot
A decorated sailor in Vietnam, William Blauser Jr. serves as commander of his local American Legion post and spearheaded an effort to get a veterans’ memorial installed in his community, which he continues to maintain. On Thursday, Blauser, 75, of Ludlow, McKean County, was ordered to pay a $500 fine...
Screen icon Rita Moreno tells how Marlon Brando’s mistreatment led her to suicide attemptVideo
Rita Moreno’s tempestuous relationship with Marlon Brando led to a suicide attempt. The EGOT-winner opened up about how the hot and heavy romance with the late screen legend caused her to almost end up in an early grave. “I tried to end my life with pills in his house,” she...
Howard Manuel: Support newly settled Afghans
There is no easy way to relive it; the American spirit was tested throughout our time in Afghanistan. We can have many a long discussion about what and when, or about our withdrawal strategy in 2021. But in this new year, our efforts are best exerted looking at the lingering...
Letter to the editor: Time to dump Trump
It’s well past time for the GOP to shed Donald Trump and his insanity. Principled conservative values are lost amid the bluster and hate he raises. Trump was nearly the death of us all. Come on, Republicans: Show some spine and dump the Donald. Dan Skantar North Fayette...
In brief: AARP sets spring pasta luncheon
Swing into spring “Harmony in Spring” will entertain during the AARP #595 spring luncheon. This ensemble of five talented ladies will entertain during a lunch of stuffed shells, meatballs, sauce, salad, rolls and dessert. Members ($12) and guests ($15) must make reservations for the March 1 event by mailing checks...
Letter to the editor: What happened to property tax reduction from gambling profits?
Regarding the article “Pennsylvania casinos shatter record, generate $4.7 billion in revenues in 2021” (Jan. 21, TribLIVE): The Pennsylvania Lottery brought in record revenues last year, too — $1.3 billion. I remember when Pennsylvania homeowners were promised a huge reduction in their property taxes if we voted in favor of...
Editorial: Journalism Competition and Preservation Act serves communities by keeping news accessible
Local news is necessary news. All news serves a purpose. National news helps us identify what is happening in our country and how it affects us and how we affect it. State news narrows that focus to the decisions being made in our capital and by our lawmakers and in...
Letter to the editor: Still blaming Trump?
Regarding Edward A. Svitek’s letter “Trump has done enough damage” (Jan. 19, TribLIVE): I would be ashamed to ever admit that I’m a Democrat now, or ever. Hateful people (Democrats) will continue to blame President Trump forever, even though we currently have an unqualified president and vice president who are...
The Stroller, Feb. 3, 2022: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Publicize your events, club meetings 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. Valentine’s hike planned Feb. 13 at Outdoor Discovery Center Naturalist Dave Beale will lead a free 1-mile Valentine’s forest hike at 10:30...
Letter to the editor: Won’t vote for Corman
When the Central Pennsylvania Republican State Committee Caucus gives him only seven votes out of more than 100 cast in a straw poll for governor, what does Jake Corman, the current president pro tempore of the Pennsylvania Senate, do? He suggests impeachment of the Philadelphia district attorney. As he has...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Feb. 2, 2022
High schools Basketball Boys Wednesday’s results Class 5A Section 4 Armstrong 63, Indiana 39 Class 4A Section 2 Central Valley 53, Ambridge 30 Class 2A Greensburg Central Catholic 69, Winchester Thurston 54 Section 4 California 69, Frazier 46 Class A Section 1 Nazareth Prep 48, Eden Christian 45 Section 3...
High school roundup for Feb. 2, 2022: Dramatic win sends Mt. Pleasant into WPIAL wrestling semifinals
Trailing 5-0 in the third period of the next-to-last bout, Duncan Blose pinned Jackson Gwyer at 126 pounds to spark Mt. Pleasant to a 37-28 victory over Beth-Center in the WPIAL Class 2A quarterfinals Wednesday night. Noah Gnibus (189) won by decision, Jackson Hutter (215) and Dayton Pitzer (285) recorded...
Student news: Area students named to deans’ lists
The Citadel Brendan Moyer of Gibsonia is among the more than 1,300 cadets and students recognized for their academic achievements during the fall 2021 semester at The Citadel. The dean’s list is a recognition given to cadets and students who are registered for 12 or more semester hours and whose...
U.S. men’s national team inches closer to World Cup berth with win over HondurasVideo
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Until the must-win 3-0 victory over Honduras on Wednesday, the U.S. men’s national team had gotten little out of the first half, out of set pieces and out of star forward Christian Pulisic in its recent World Cup qualifiers. All that changed in the night’s bitter...
Man accused in Wilkinsburg massacre sues Allegheny County over ‘malicious prosecution’
One of two men accused of killing six people and an unborn child in a 2016 massacre in Wilkinsburg on Wednesday filed a federal lawsuit against the police officers who investigated the case, alleging misconduct and malicious prosecution. The suit, filed by Robert J. Thomas, 33, names as defendants Allegheny...
Pennsylvania Supreme Court takes control of redrawing state’s congressional map
This article is part of a yearlong reporting project focused on redistricting and gerrymandering in Pennsylvania. It is made possible by the support of Spotlight PA members and Votebeat, a project focused on election integrity and voting access. HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania Supreme Court took control of the high-stakes selection...
