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Big 12 faces difficult realignment questions as ACC, Big Ten and Pac-12 talk alliance
Big 12 leaders seemed to react with stunned silence when news broke over the weekend that the ACC, Big Ten and Pac-12 were having talks about a potential alliance between their conferences. That makes sense. There wasn’t much for them to say. Well, nothing positive, anyway. Oklahoma and Texas are...
Letter to the editor: Republicans, do the right thing
We are in serious existential danger from within. Tragically, our democracy would probably collapse soon if Donald Trump as our president — or someone like him who is cleverer — continues to act like Hitler did in Germany during the 1930s. I believe that over the past seven years, Trump...
The Stroller, Aug. 17, 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. Sports Hall of Fame to open new gallery in Tarentum The Alle-Kiski Valley Sports Hall of Fame will have a grand...
Editorial: Shine a spotlight on hazing that harms
On Friday, former Greater Latrobe Area Junior High wrestling coach Cary Lydic was acquitted of child endangerment and failure to report abuse in suspected hazing. The verdict was issued without explanation. There was no statement to say whether Westmoreland County Common Pleas Judge Tim Krieger felt the prosecution hadn’t met...
Letter to the editor: Wondering about the left
Some things I wonder about: Why would anyone want to defund the police? Why would anyone want to turn their backs while the national anthem is being played? Why would anyone want to burn our flag, tear down our statues or set fire to buildings before they loot them? Why...
John Dorfman: Ben Graham might favor these 4 stocks if he were alive
Eighty-seven years after he published his seminal work, Benjamin Graham remains the patron saint of value investors. Graham – a hedge fund manager, Columbia University professor and author – believed that a stock’s price orbits its “intrinsic value” the way a planet orbits the sun. It may get further away...
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis promotes covid treatment, downplays vaccine effectivenessVideo
ORLANDO, Fla. — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held another event to promote Regeneron treatments for covid-19 on Monday, unveiling a new clinic at Camping World Stadium in Orlando amid the surge in cases and hospitalizations in the state. Asked why he hasn’t been promoting vaccinations with the same enthusiasm he...
Bob Dylan accused of drugging, sexually abusing 12-year-old girl in 1965
NEW YORK — Bob Dylan is accused of molesting a 12-year-old girl over a six-week period in 1965 in a new lawsuit filed in Manhattan Supreme Court. The voice-of-a-generation singer-songwriter, whose given name is Robert Allen Zimmerman, allegedly plied the girl with drugs and alcohol, establishing a relationship for the...
Democrats push for new Voting Rights Act before maps are drawn
WASHINGTON — Facing pressure from civil rights groups, House Democrats kicked an effort to pass a new Voting Rights Act into high gear this week, despite intense Republican opposition. Over the weekend and during a House Judiciary subcommittee hearing Monday, House Democrats stated their intention to vote on the measure...
Jay Sefton: Pa. lawmakers must stop denying justice to abuse victims
Had I been sexually abused by Father Thomas Smith 20 miles east in New Jersey, 20 miles south in Delaware or 80 miles north in New York, I would have had the opportunity to seek justice. I could have held Catholic Church officials accountable for protecting a known pedophile instead...
Ex-West Penn Hospital technician gets jail for secretly recording undressed patients
The women said they felt violated. That they are no longer trusting. That they look in every vent and under every table, searching for a hidden camera that could once again disrupt their lives. All of it, they told a judge on Monday, because a medical technician at West Penn...
Trib HSSN launches Standout, a social media platform to highlight high school athletes
Let hype season begin! Standout, a digital media brand dedicated to providing a positive, encouraging social media platform to highlight individual athletes through short-form, accessible content, launches today. Standout is brought to you by the folks behind TribLIVE High School Sports Network. It will serve as a social media meeting...
Unfiltered: Tim Benz and Mark Madden discuss Steelers adding Joe Schobert, Dwayne Haskins’ future, moreVideo
Mark Madden and Tim Benz open up this week’s edition of “Unfiltered” on TribLIVE’s Facebook page discussing the Pittsburgh Steelers’ decision to acquire linebacker Joe Schobert from the Jacksonville Jaguars last week. Schobert comes in and already becomes a leader of the defense. He likely won’t leave the field when...
In brief: Penn Hills class reunions set, summer movie series and more in Penn Hills
Class of 1975 reunion The Penn Hills High School Class of 1975 will celebrate its 45/46-year reunion from 6 to 11 p.m. on Sept. 25 at Green Oaks Country Club, 5741 Third St., Verona, PA 15147. The cost is $45 per person or $80 per couple. The reunion will feature...
In brief: Car show, movies in the park, library activities and more in Pine, Richland
Northern Tier Library activities l Beer tasting: A beer tasting will showcase the best brews our city has to offer at 7 p.m. on Sept. 10. Participants will take home a commemorative beer glass. Depending on release dates, beers will be featured from Brew Gentlemen, Cinderlands Beer, Dancing Gnome Brewery,...
In brief: Car show, cub scout picnic and more in Sharpsburg, Fox Chapel
Car show The Hampton Presbyterian Church at 2942 East Hardies Road in Gibsonia is hosting a car show Aug. 28 from 2 to 8 p.m. All makes and models of vehicles are welcome. Family-friendly fun, music by a DJ and various food booths will be available. Feel free to bring...
In brief: LEGO Brick Fest, fellowship and more in Monroeville
LEGO Brick Fest The nation’s No. 1 LEGO event and largest touring fan-created LEGO show has reassembled. Brick Fest Live is holding its first show in 18 months with new exhibits and interactive stage shows Sept. 11-12 at Monroeville Convention Center. Show hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each...
In brief: Car show, Hampton Community Library programs and more in Hampton
Car show The Hampton Presbyterian Church at 2942 East Hardies Road in Gibsonia is hosting a car show Aug. 28 from 2 to 8 p.m. All makes and models of vehicles are welcome. Family-friendly fun, music by a DJ and various food booths will be available. Feel free to bring your...
In brief: Plum Republican meeting, Plum Creek church rummage sale and more in Plum
Plum Republican meeting The Plum Borough Republican Committee (PBRC) will meet at the basement banquet hall of Palmieri’s Restaurant on 951 Old Frankstown Road in Plum at 5 p.m. Aug. 19. The featured guest speaker will be Congressman Mike Kelly, who represents the 16th District of Pennsylvania. This meeting is...
Gov. Bill Lee: Collaborating to improve lives in Tennessee
Supporting Tennessee’s rural citizens has been a top priority of mine since I signed my very first executive order. Executive Order 1 required each state department to examine its impact on our rural communities and make recommendations on how to better serve rural Tennesseans. As a result, we have implemented...
Letter to the editor: Time for Nancy to go
OK, I know … covid, inflation, civil unrest, critical race theory, global warming — we have so many important things to worry about. But may I suggest a little thought-diversion? Let’s finally dump “Nancy” from the cartoon page. Not only is it now poorly drawn, but Nancy also has become...
In brief: Divine Redeemer Parish 55 Plus Club, Route 65 restrictions and more in Sewickley
Divine Redeemer 55 Plus Club The 55 Plus Club is for those interested in meeting new people over the age of 55 while eating lunch and being entertained once a month from September 2021 through May 2022. The membership fee is $14 per year. Luncheons are held on the third...
In brief: Seniors for Safe Driving course, Collier blood drive and more in South Fayette, Carnegie
Concert in the Park South Fayette’s next Concert in the Park event is scheduled for 5-9 p.m., Aug. 20 in Fairview Park at 129 Greenwood Drive. Rob Eldridge and the Warm Auction are slated to play from 5-6:30 p.m. and Shades of Time are scheduled for 7-9 p.m. Concerts are...
In brief: Sleepy Hollow Road bridge replacement, Children’s Drama and Music Club, more in Bethel Park
Sleepy Hollow Road bridge replacement Crews will begin replacing Sleepy Hollow Bridge No. 1, which carries Sleepy Hollow Road in South Park, at 9 a.m. Aug. 23. The project, which is expected to end in December, also includes bridge approach work and streambank stabilization. Before removing the existing bridge, crews...
In brief: Car show, mum sale and more in the North Hills
Car Show The Hampton Presbyterian Church is hosting a Car Show Aug. 28 from 2-8 p.m. All makes and models are welcome. The grill will be hot, the sodas will be cold and the tunes will be spinning. Feel free to bring your own tables, chairs and EZ-ups. Family-friendly fun,...
