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Letter to the editor: Dangerous hatred of government
Relative to the pandemic and why the United States has something like the 70th highest rate of vaccination in the world and is lagging behind our allies is what I see as the incredible growth of anti-government ideology and propaganda. It began to grow around 1980 when Ronald Reagan would...
Editorial: Wolf’s school book veto was political
Gov. Tom Wolf should put away his veto pen. The governor is getting a little too comfortable killing legislation with his signature. He has used it more than any other Pennsylvania leader in 40 years with 53 notches in his belt and another year in his term. He did it...
The Stroller, Dec. 26, 2021: 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. Library announces annual Quilt Show Community Library of Allegheny Valley will host its annual Quilt Show Jan. 17 to 29 online and...
Letter to the editor: Laws protect us from religious subjugation
We are one nation under the Constitution of the U.S. created in 1787 by representatives of “We, the people.” The Founders also incorporated a Bill of Rights in 1791 to protect individual rights and liberties, and citizen independence protected by freedom of speech, peaceable assembly, religious liberty and freedom of...
Chiefs get big boost as receiver Tyreke Hill clears covid protocol; Travis Kelce yet to clearVideo
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill cleared the covid-19 protocols Saturday and will be available Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers, a source told The Star. Tight end Travis Kelce, linebacker Nick Bolton and rookie tackle Lucas Niang, on the other hand, have not yet cleared. The Chiefs elected to...
Valley News Dispatch Offensive Player of the Year: Leechburg’s Tommy Burke
Alle-Kiski Valley Offensive Player of the Year Tommy Burke QB, Senior, 5-9, 165 pounds, Leechburg The feel-good story of the local football season was Leechburg’s football resurgence. The Blue Devils had their first winning season since 1991, first WPIAL playoff appearance since ’88, won their first playoff game since ’78,...
Rodgers sets team record as Packers hold off Browns, 24-22Video
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Rasul Douglas and the Green Bay Packers’ pass defense didn’t let the Cleveland Browns spoil Aaron Rodgers’ milestone day. Rodgers surpassed Brett Favre to become Green Bay’s all-time leader in touchdown passes, and the Packers intercepted Baker Mayfield four times in a 24-22 victory over the...
Russia returns 10K troops to bases after training near Ukraine
The Russian Defense Ministry said more than 10,000 troops would return to their permanent bases in the Southern Military District after more than a month of training in the region, including in areas near the Ukrainian border. The exercises took place throughout the district, including in the Crimea and Rostov...
Florida sets another record for single-day covid case increase
MIAMI — Florida on Christmas Day saw its largest single-day increase of newly reported covid-19 cases since the pandemic began. The record breaks the previous one set on Christmas Eve. “Omicron is 10 (times) more potent at causing reinfection than previous variants — protection from prior infection is not as...
Guido: Highlands boys basketball team staying closer to home for holiday tournament
Highlands boys basketball players and fans can unpack their bags: The Golden Rams will not be heading East for holiday tournament week. Instead, Highlands, No. 5 in the Trib HSSN Class 5A rankings, will be playing in the Montour Tournament. The Golden Rams were set to go to Trinity High...
Chicago police officer, 50, dies of covid complications
CHICAGO — A Chicago police officer has died of complications from the coronavirus. Jose Huerta, a 50-year-old from the Southwest Side, died of pneumonia from a covid-19 infection Thursday afternoon, according to the Cook County Medical Examiner’s office. A police department spokesman declined to comment Saturday, but the Chicago Fraternal...
Florida sets another new record for single-day covid case increase
MIAMI — Florida on Christmas Day saw its largest single-day increase of newly reported covid-19 cases since the pandemic began. The record breaks the previous one set on Christmas Eve. “Omicron is 10 more potent at causing reinfection than previous variants — protection from prior infection is not as...
No one injured in yard fire in Harmar
Harmar police are investigating a yard fire that broke out shortly before 3 p.m. Friday at a home along Orr Avenue in the township. The fire was quickly extinguished by Allegheny Valley Volunteer Fire Company, police said. Although the home was not damaged by the fire, some personal property was...
Sounding off: Maybe Dr. Oz will be good for Pa.
With Dr. Mehmet Oz throwing his hat in the Senate race, I ask myself, why not? In recent elections, we have had a diversity of candidates. Hey, we have a caterer as a coroner in Westmoreland County. Caitlyn Jenner is running for governor of California, a position formerly held by...
Mary Sanchez: Of tornadoes, changing science and twisted politics
The cadaver dogs were busy performing the grim duties of their training when the opportunists leapt into action. They couldn’t let a catastrophic loss of human life get in the way of pitching a hefty dose of politically expedient, anti-science rhetoric. To which countless others shook our heads and asked,...
6 Penn State thoughts with Outback Bowl matchup vs. No. 22 Arkansas one week away
We’re firmly entrenched in bowl season now as college football took a break for Christmas Day. And that means we’re one week away from Penn State getting its turn in the postseason against No. 22 Arkansas in the Outback Bowl. The matchup is still scheduled for noon on Jan. 1...
Letter to the editor: Good time to thank senior care workers
While many of us are celebrating the holidays with our families, please take a moment to thank the many dedicated and brave workers at Pennsylvania’s senior care facilities, including nursing homes. Since the pandemic began in March 2020, nursing homes have been ground zero for the virus. What may surprise...
Letter to the editor: Churchill’s, Wilkinsburg’s woes
When Sandy Fox (“Amazon warehouses are sacrifice zones,” Dec. 18, TribLIVE) wrote about the majority of these Amazon facilities happily roosting in neighborhoods that tend to be challenged because of their socio-economic makeup, it would have been an important fact to add that Churchill is located next to Wilkinsburg. It’s...
Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus
In September 1897, a letter in the handwriting of a child arrived at The New York Sun. Upon its receipt, the editor summoned Francis P. Church, an editorial writer. “Here,” he said, “take this letter and write a reply to it.” Church, somewhat disgruntled over what he considered to be...
Letter to the editor: We need holiday cheer year-round
I had the opportunity to fill in for the guy in the red suit recently, assisting Bridget Faulk and the Norwin Show Choir spreading holiday cheer to members of a women’s shelter. Faulk has carried on this worthwhile tradition started by Cheryl Walter over 11 years ago. Each year, members...
The Stroller, Dec. 25, 2021: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Publicize your holiday 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. Merry Christmas to all our loyal readers. Enjoy a safe and happy holiday season. - Carol Pinto-Smith Allegheny Valley Association of...
Letter to the editor: Look for Christ in everyone
As we reflect upon the child in the manger this season, let us remember that the miracle of Christmas is God choosing to become human, to become one of us. God is no longer “out there” but rather “here,” among us. Indeed, the incarnate God is called Emmanuel, a name...
Overly’s open at Westmoreland Fairgrounds through Dec. 30
Started by businessman Harry Overly in 1956, Overly’s Country Christmas has been held at Westmoreland Fairgrounds since 1994. The annual holiday light display is closed Christmas Day but is open daily from 5:30-9 p.m. though Dec. 30. Visitors will be able to see a Nativity scene and Santa Claus, eat hot...
About 200 more housing units draw closer to approval in Buffalo Township
Growth in Buffalo Township shows no signs of slowing down, as plans for nearly 200 housing units are moving forward. Township supervisors approved preliminary site plans for two housing developments this month. Each calls for about 100 dwellings. Both are on the south side of South Pike Road (Route 356),...
Chad Duppstadt: U.S. on verge of major EV moment
As a U.S. Army veteran, I’m not someone that most would expect to speak up about electric cars and transportation. I am no far-left environmentalist. However, I believe we should all be good stewards of our earth, and that EVs are a clear path toward a cleaner planet while advancing...
