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On-ramps to Neville Island Bridge, southbound I-79 to close Monday
The long-term closure of the ramps from Route 65 and Deer Run Road to southbound I-79 at the Neville Island Bridge in Glenfield will begin Jan. 31, weather permitting, according to PennDOT. Beginning at 9 a.m. on Monday, the ramps that carry traffic from Route 65 in both directions and...
Current, former Steelers pay tribute to Ben Roethlisberger
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger’s official retirement from the NFL brought tributes from current and former teammates, as well as from around the sports world. Bill Cowher was head coach for the first three years of Roethlisberger’s career, from 2004 to 2006. The duo won a Super Bowl together on...
Barty to face Collins in bid to end Australian title drought
MELBOURNE, Australia — Ash Barty was the crowd favorite at Melbourne Park long before she ended a 42-year drought by reaching the Australian Open final. Danielle Collins said it’ll be “spectacular” to take on the women’s No. 1-ranked player in the final of her home Grand Slam event on Saturday....
Joshua Windham and Daryl James: Get Pa. agents off private land
Hunter Jon Mikesell and his friends thought they were alone when they reserved a clubhouse on private land in rural Pennsylvania for a Fourth of July retreat. But somebody was watching them the whole time. A man dressed in camouflage tracked the group’s activities from a hidden spot in the...
TribLIVE Real Estate: A Ligonier modern country estate on 20 acres, for $3.5 million
An exceptional property in historic Ligonier has come on the market. The country estate sits on 20 acres of land, affording complete privacy surrounded by scenic natural beauty, while its Tyburn Lane location allows for quick access to the Ligonier Diamond shopping area, golf courses, private clubs, and many recreational...
Letter to the editor: Other forms of indoctrination in schools
Reagarding Cheri Blum’s letter “Indoctrination in schools”: If schools aren’t supposed to be used for indoctrination, why do students say the Pledge of Allegiance? And why do Catholics have their own schools? Kris Weinschenker Unity...
Gov. Wolf vetoes Pa. congressional map sent to him by Republicans
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 — Gov. Tom Wolf has vetoed a congressional map sent to...
Letter to the editor: Volunteers seem to care more than commissioners
Westmoreland County residents should thank Diana Steck, Bob Mason and Michael Pardus for their leadership and advocacy around the American Rescue Plan funds ("Westmoreland County needs a people’s American Rescue Plan," Jan. 9, TribLIVE). For almost a year, these three concerned citizens, alongside the many volunteers at Voice of Westmoreland,...
Editorial: Rallying around missing monkeys and a curious canine
Monkeys on the loose during a pandemic? It was a little too perfect — too deliciously ironic. When the news broke about the Friday crash near Danville, it seemed like just the latest in the never-ending series of jokes about the new and different variety of apocalypses on the horizon....
The Stroller, Jan. 27, 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. Volunteers needed to help order food in New Kensington The City of New Kensington is partnering with Oasis Grocery Direct as a...
Letter to the editor: Vaxxed and unvaxxed divisions
We are at a tipping point in this country. Around the world, countries are locking in the unvaccinated and forcing vaccinations on citizens, with some putting the unvaccinated or those with covid in “quarantine camps” for their, and society’s, safety. Here in the United States, we are being divided into...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Jan. 26, 2022
High schools Basketball Boys Wednesday’s results Class 5A Section 2 West Allegheny 49, Moon 35 Section 3 Gateway 59, Woodland Hills 29 Class 3A Section 2 Aliquippa 82, Freedom 40 Class 2A Section 4 Carmichaels 66, Frazier 37 Nonsection Springdale 71, Apollo-Ridge 45 Charleroi 73, Mt. Pleasant 48 Yough 62,...
High school roundup for Jan. 27, 2022: Allderdice tops Obama in City League showdown
Major Rainey scored 20 points to lead five players in double figures as Allderdice defeated Obama Academy, 64-60, in a matchup of top teams in City League boys basketball Wednesday night. Michael Quigley added 12 points, and Sam Kelly, Avery Ruben and Ethan Anish had 10 apiece for Allderdice (9-5,...
High school wrestling roundup for Jan. 26, 2022: North Allegheny tops Butler for section crown
Casey Walker (106 pounds) earned a 6-0 decision at 106 pounds that sparked a run of five wins in a row that helped North Allegheny to a 33-30 victory over Butler in the WPIAL Section 3-3A wrestling finals Wednesday night. William Bentrim (113) earned a pin, Sam Horton (120) won...
Fast start fuels Latrobe wrestling to Section 2-3A championship
It took all of 22 seconds for the Latrobe wrestling team to seize momentum Wednesday in its WPIAL Section 2-3A tournament championship match against Connellsville. Wildcats freshman Luke Willochell recorded a quick pin in the opening match at 106 pounds over the Falcons’ Trent Huffman, helping propel Latrobe to a...
13 seconds turned into $223,000 and counting for Buffalo children’s hospital
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — After Twitter account Chiefs Kingdom Memes suggested on Monday that Chiefs fans donate $13 to The Patricia Allen Fund, Bills quarterback Josh Allen’s foundation benefiting John R. Oishei Children’s Hospital in Buffalo, members of the Chiefs Kingdom rallied in a big way. Brayton Wilson, a reporter...
Pittsburgh man pleads guilty to threatening minors on social media for sexual photos
A man from Pittsburgh’s Hill District pleaded guilty in federal court Wednesday to extorting children to send him sexually graphic photos on Instagram. Markell Smith, 25, will be sentenced by U.S. District Judge William S. Stickman on June 15. He faces at least 15 years in prison, according to the...
Shaler Area School District employees recognized with Extra Mile honors
Nine Shaler Area School District nurses are among 13 recipients of the 2022 Kim Baysek-Young Extra Mile Award. The annual recognition honors district employees who have gone above and beyond for Shaler Area students or to contribute to the success of the school district. Members of the community nominated teachers,...
Food Podcast: How is domestic violence tied to food insecurity?Video
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 learns more about the connection between domestic violence and food insecurity. “Domestic violence is a pattern that one person uses in a relationship over the other...
Derrick Smith: Pa. is hurting. Where is Sen. Toomey?
I voted for Sen. Pat Toomey back in 2010 because he seemed like he wanted to look out for working people like me. He didn’t seem afraid of going against his party and working across the aisle to help working Americans. It’s the same reason that I proudly voted for...
Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer to retire, giving Biden his first appointment
WASHINGTON — Justice Stephen G. Breyer, the Supreme Court’s 83-year-old liberal pragmatist, plans to retire this year, clearing the way for President Joe Biden to make his first appointment to the high court. Breyer, a 1994 appointee of President Bill Clinton, is the senior member of the three-justice liberal bloc,...
Pitt basketball player Ithiel Horton resolves criminal case with disorderly conduct plea, rejoins team
A University of Pittsburgh basketball player accused of punching a city police officer last year pleaded guilty Wednesday to two counts of disorderly conduct and one count of public intoxication. More serious charges against Ithiel Horton, including aggravated assault and resisting arrest, were withdrawn by the Allegheny County District Attorney’s...
John Wasik: Bad news — you’re in debt. Worse news — you’re in phony debt.
The email from “Norton Protection” said I owed $999.99, which was “charged successfully and it will appear on your bank statement in 24 to 48 hours.” Although I have an account with a leading cybersecurity company, I’ve never paid that much for its products. To “cancel” the charge, I was...
Week in pictures: Jan. 17-23
A selection of the best photos from Tribune-Review photographers from around the Pittsbugrh region from the week of Jan. 17-23....
Westmoreland happenings: bingo, soup sale, cash bash
Fundraisers • St. Barbara Parish, Penn Township, will host its monthly bingo at 6:45 p.m. Feb. 2 at the church, 111 Raymaley Road. Doors open at 5 p.m. Paper packages start at $27. There will be a must-go jackpot and free coffee. The kitchen will be open and the building...
