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Western Pennsylvania Youth Football League holds first-round playoff games
The Western Pennsylvania Youth Football League has reached the playoffs, and all three classifications held first-round contests this past weekend. The quarterfinals are set for this weekend, Oct. 23-24 with the semifinals Oct. 30-31 and Super Bowl Weekend on Nov. 6-7. Western Pennsylvania Youth Football League Playoffs – First Round...
Unfiltered: Tim Benz and Mark Madden discuss Steelers’ win over SeahawksVideo
Columnists Tim Benz and Mark Madden talk about the Pittsburgh Steelers’ win over the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday night on this week’s edition of “Unfiltered” on TribLIVE’s Facebook page. While the Steelers were able to hold on and win 23-20 in overtime, Madden says they are a “below-average football team.”...
Stephen L. Carter: Once again, the most important Supreme Court term ever
With the first Monday in October behind us, perhaps we can at last put to rest the refrain about how the current term of the U.S. Supreme Court is among the most momentous in history. The court’s terms are like presidential elections: Always, history has never seen one as important...
Ron Klink: Let’s rebuild infrastructure and reduce carbon emissions
As Democratic leaders in Congress work to pass President Biden’s $3.5 trillion investment to expand social programs, dozens of House Republican centrists who support the separate $1.2 trillion roads and rails bill are coming under political pressure. We must not lose sight of the single largest bridge investment since the...
Week in pictures: Oct. 11-Oct. 17, 2021
Here’s a selection of images that caught our eye in the past week from Tribune-Review photographers. Previous weeks Week in pictures: Oct. 4-Oct. 10, 2021 Week in pictures: Sept. 28-Oct. 3, 2021...
Disney World at 50: A look at attendance, price surges over 5 decades
ORLANDO, Fla. — Over 50 years, Walt Disney World has seen massive changes in size and scale. One of the most noticeable differences is the price for admission, which was $3.50 on opening day Oct. 1, 1971. Though this price granted you access to Magic Kingdom, there were additional costs...
Hempfield hockey team looks to add finishing touches
Eric Grant knows all about a hard-working mentality. He learned it growing up on a dairy farm in upstate New York. Now, the third-year Hempfield hockey coach hopes that mindset continues to blossom within his promising program. But to continue the strong route that Hempfield is on, it will need...
Penn State’s second-half adjustments: 4 areas where the Nittany Lions can improve during stretch run
It’s hard to find many faults with Penn State’s play through the first six games. The Nittany Lions, coming off a 4-5 season, are ranked No. 7 in the AP poll with victories over Wisconsin, Auburn and Indiana. Of course, 5-1 Penn State did close out the first half of...
Westmoreland Senior Spotlight: Mt. Pleasant’s Hannah Gesinski
Hannah Gesinski Mt. Pleasant soccer If you were to ask high school girls soccer players when they started in the sport, most would probably say relatively young — in some cases, shortly after they learned to walk. Mt. Pleasant’s Hannah Gesinski is not most high school girls soccer players. She...
Deer Lakes boys soccer wants to carry momentum after upset win
The Deer Lakes boys soccer team is preparing to defend its title and might just be hitting its stride at the right time. On Oct. 13, the Lancers pulled out a 2-1 win at Shady Side Academy, handing Class 2A’s top-ranked team its first loss of the season. It was...
Letter to the editor: OK to fly flag upside down — we’re in distress
I take exception to Bill Marx’s letter “Flying flag upside down is disrespectful” (Oct. 10, TribLIVE). Flying the flag upside down means that a person is in extreme danger, with threats to life, limb or property. There’s no way it’s disrespectful. It shows that our government now has taken so...
Mark Hendrickson: Critiquing 2 tax promises
I have written about “Washington’s Bi-Partisan Fiscal Folly” for years, caused by chronic over-spending. Regardless of which party holds the upper hand in Washington, the federal budget deficit persists. In the first two full fiscal years of the Trump presidency (when there was a GOP majority in Congress), the annual...
In brief: ‘Soft-boo’ game, holiday craft fair and more around the Fox Chapel area
Soft-boo The Fox Chapel Area Baseball and Softball Association will host a Halloween softball game at noon on Oct. 31 at Emmerling Park on Cove Run Road in Indiana Township. The organization’s 10 teams will play a game in costume. Community members will be able to run the bases and...
In brief: Coin appraisal fair, dinner to go and more in the North Hills
Coin appraisal fair Would you like to know what your old coins are worth? Members of the North Hills Coin Club are offering free, informal coin evaluations on Oct. 24 from 1-5 p.m. and a chance to check out some outstanding coin collections. No registration is required. More information is...
In brief: Light Up Night set, craft show and more around Sewickley
Light Up Night date set Sewickley Light Up Night is set for 5-9 p.m. Dec. 3. Celebrations will take place along Broad and Beaver streets. There will be fireworks, live music, food trucks, ice sculpture competitions, live reindeer, horse and carriage rides and more. It also will be a Zero...
In brief: Super Bingo benefits veteran group
Super Bingo Life Changing Service Dogs For Veterans (LCSDFV) and Penn Hills Volunteer Fire Company (PHVFC) #7 have teamed up for the third annual Super Bingo. This bingo fundraiser is scheduled for Nov. 6 at PHVFC #7. Doors open at 4 p.m. and bingo begins at 5. The ticket is...
Letter to the editor: Keeping kids first in Norwin
Dear Norwin community, I am a proud parent and school board member of the Norwin School District. As a current school director, I want to take the opportunity to ensure this continues. Ultimately, we are in the kid business, and we must elect board members who are student centered. These...
Editorial: Ballot drop boxes make voting easier
For the past three years, how Pennsylvanians vote has been discussed in committees, debated on the floor of the Legislature and taken into court. It’s been just as hot a topic on television, in corner bars and at the dinner table. A big part of that has been about no-excuse...
The Stroller, Oct. 18, 2021: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Publicize your club meetings, community events 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. Westmoreland County Marines to supply Christmas groceries Westmoreland County Marines will provide Christmas groceries to local veterans’ families in need. To...
Letter to the editor: Who’s responsible for ugliness in politics?
Is it really true, as some claim, that both parties are equally responsible for the ugliness in today’s politics? Modern political activism began with Saul Alinsky, a mid-20th century community organizer who wrote “Rules for Radicals,” the tactical bible for the political left. Alinsky taught confrontational politics where you relentlessly...
What you need to know about breast cancer
What do you want women to know heading into Breast Cancer Awareness Month? I want to stress the importance of regular breast screenings. If a patient is having a problem or suspects something is not right, they should talk with their doctor. The biggest message I can provide is that...
Franklin Regional grad Brooke Horvath having strong freshman season for Westminster soccerVideo
Westminster women’s soccer player Brooke Horvath entered the week second the Presidents’ Athletic Conference in scoring. She had nine goals and eight assists (26 points) for the Titans, who sat atop the PAC at 6-0-0. Not bad for a freshman who nearly gave up on soccer. Horvath, a Franklin Regional...
WCCC ‘Founders’ show features works of 2 program pioneers
Through the end of the month, Westmoreland County Community College is offering an art exhibit honoring two professors and campus leaders who helped develop programs at the school. The show, titled “Founders,” features works from Gregory Lee Hricenak and Robert Myers. It will be on display in the Art Gallery...
Drug Take Back Day set at Wilkins Elks
The Wilkins Elks, along with the Wilkins Township Police, will be hosting its sixth Annual Drug Take Back Day over the weekend. Turn in unused, unwanted drugs for safe disposal by bringing the bottles to the lodge from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.on Oct 23 to drop in a secure...
In brief: Veterans Day 5K, clay shoot, craft vendors sought
Veterans Day 5K The 16th annual Operation Troop Appreciation Veterans Day 5K run/walk will take place Nov. 7 in Hampton Community Park. Trophies and prizes are awarded to the first-place man and woman from the overall field as well as the Masters category. Medals are awarded to the top three...
