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In brief: Flag retirement box installed, drug prevention initiative and more in the South Hills
Eagle Scout installs flag retirement box Zachary Horvath of Boy Scout Troop 338 constructed and installed a flag retirement box at Jefferson Memorial Cemetery, Funeral Home, Crematory & Arboretum as part of his Eagle Scout Project. The initiative provides a meaningful way for the community to retire worn or damaged...
In brief: Plum, Oakmont area news, events for the week of Oct. 28, 2024
Thanksgiving food drive in Oakmont The Hummel family will be hosting their annual Thanksgiving food drive at Fox’s Pizza Den in Oakmont starting Nov. 1. The most-needed donations are flour, sugar, canned pumpkin, canned sweet potatoes, boxed stuffing mix, cereal, canned vegetables and fruits, nonperishable canned goods, turkey gravy, canned...
In brief: Bethel Park happenings, week of Oct. 28, 2024
South Arts hosts artist market South Arts Pittsburgh will host a two-day artist market from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 9 and 10 at the Schoolhouse Arts and History Center, 2600 South Park Road, Bethel Park. The market includes local vendors displaying and selling their work on the first...
In brief: Bridgeville, Carnegie area news and events, week of Oct. 28, 2024 and beyond
Chartiers Valley personnel moves Chartiers Valley school directors approved some personnel moves during their meetings Sept. 24 and Oct. 8. Hirings include Emily Barbor, a four-hour general worker at the primary school; Mackenzie Haines, psychologist; Heather Chickis, secretary at the high school; Dexter Lopez, skilled trade electrician; Carolyn McElhany, 4-hour...
Letter to the editor: Socialism real threat to democracy
Sad but true, the Democratic Party of our fathers and grandfathers officially died over 20 years ago. In my opinion, once they realized that they could never win a national election, the members of the Socialist Party of America/USA infiltrated the Democratic Party and now completely control it. In the...
In brief: Penn Hills and Verona area happenings, week of Oct. 28, 2024
Penn Hills EMS paramedic who died on duty honored by state Paramedic Nicholas A. Theofilis was named among the 12 recipients of the inaugural 2024 Keystone First Responder Award on Oct. 21. The inaugural award, announced by Gov. Josh Shapiro, was open to members of law enforcement, fire, corrections and...
Editorial: Time to pass a federal shield law
Forty-nine states have enacted some version of a “shield law,” preventing the government from forcing reporters to reveal their notes or sources. It’s well past time that the folks inside the Beltway followed suit. Shield law protections give life to the First Amendment. If the government can compel reporters, editors...
Letter to the editor: Shame on those who support Trump’s behavior
What can be said of those who claim to love America but then vote for a man who refused to call off his hoodlum supporters on Jan. 6, 2021, when they attacked our nation’s Capitol in an attempt to thwart the transfer of power? What can be said of those...
The Stroller, Oct. 28, 2024: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Publicize your non-profit’s community events, fundraisers and club meetings for free in The Stroller. Send information at least two weeks in advance to vndnews@triblive.com or The Stroller, 210 Wood St., Tarentum PA 15084. Please include a daytime telephone number. Follow the Stroller on X at @VNDStroller. Shoe collection to benefit...
In brief: Herald area events for the week of Oct. 28, 2024
Improvements eyed at Dorseyville fire station Fox Chapel officials are seeking $650,000 in Statewide Local Share Assessment grant funds from the Commonwealth Financing Authority to make improvements to the Dorseyville fire station. Borough Manager Gary Koehler said upgrades will include a new roof, a higher door and an addition to...
Letter to the editor: Harris’ tax plan not based in reality
Regarding presidential campaign statements about taxes, both candidates have offered positions stating a desire to do something for the “middle class.” However, Vice President Kamala Harris’ rhetoric seems to fly in the face of reality. In her interview with MSNBC’s Stephanie Ruhle, Harris said, “We’re going to have to raise...
Editorial cartoons for the week of Oct. 28
Editorial cartoons for the week of Oct. 28....
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of Oct. 28
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High school sports schedules for Oct. 28, 2024
High schools Field hockey WPIAL playoffs Championship At Washington & Jefferson Saturday’s schedule Class 3A Pine-Richland (19-0) vs. Mt. Lebanon (12-4), 4 p.m. Class 2A Fox Chapel (10-6-1) vs. Peters Township (15-3), noon Class A Shady Side Academy (14-4) vs. Aquinas Academy (8-3-3), 2 p.m. Football WPIAL playoffs Class 6A...
Pitt volleyball team follows up big Louisville win with 4-set victory over Notre DameVideo
No post-big game hangover for the Pitt women’s volleyball team. The No. 1-ranked Panthers followed up Friday’s five-set victory over ACC rival Louisville by defeating Notre Dame, 3-1 (25-14, 25-20, 22-25, 25-19), on Sunday at Fitzgerald Field House. The win moved Pitt to 19-1 overall and 9-1 in the ACC....
Scenes from the Valley: Images captured in the Alle-Kiski Valley from Oct. 17-23, 2024
Here is a weekly look at recent images captured throughout the Alle-Kiski Valley. From major news events to routine gatherings, TribLive’s “Scenes from the Valley” photo package brings to life activities and moments happening in your backyard. To have a photo considered as a “Scenes from the Valley” candidate, please...
‘Just a gutsy win’: How Penn State football keeps winning despite injuries, setbacks
MADISON, Wis. — Saturday started to look all too familiar for Penn State. The starting quarterback was hurt. So were some other important players. And the early lead the Nittany Lions built had evaporated. This time it was QB Drew Allar, OL Anthony Donkoh and DE Dani Dennis-Sutton at Wisconsin....
Penn State’s James Franklin apologizes for handling of questions related to ex-players’ rape charges
MADISON, Wis. — Penn State coach James Franklin issued an apology Saturday night after his initial handling of questions about two former players who were charged early in the week with committing rape. After practice Wednesday night, a sports information director read from a brief statement that said Penn State...
The Home Stretch: Here’s the election news for Oct. 27
Campaigning is in overdrive, even on a Sunday, as we enter the last full week until Election Day. Here’s what’s going on with the race to the White House. Where is everyone? Former President Donald Trump, the Republican nominee for president, will hold a rally at Madison Square Garden in...
Sewickley Academy earns AP Honor Roll distinction
Sewickley Academy had 95% of 2024 seniors who took at least one AP Exam during high school, 87% who scored a 3 or higher on at least one AP Exam, and 31% who took five or more AP Exams — earning it platinum distinction on the College Board’s 2024 Advanced...
Westmoreland happenings: Halloween parade, Oktoberfest, fraud prevention seminar, more
Arts • Westmoreland Performing Arts Professional Theatre Company will present “The Rocky Horror Show” at 8 p.m. and midnight Nov. 1 and 2 at the Greensburg Garden Civic Center. Prop bags will be sold in the lobby with rice, cards, noisemakers, flashlights and newspaper. Tickets: 724-836-8000 or thepalacetheatre.org. Farmers Market...
Trump supporters flood Penn State’s Bryce Jordan Center for rally
UNIVERSITY PARK — The long line in front of the Bryce Jordan Center late Saturday morning was a mix of Penn State gear and MAGA apparel, as hundreds waited for the doors to open for former President Donald Trump’s campaign rally. Despite a 4 p.m. scheduled start time, doors for...
Letter to the editor: A vote for Trump is a vote for our safety
Your vote for president on Nov. 5 might well have an immediate affect on the future of our planet. Many military and international experts are deeply concerned about the danger that World War III is already festering and spreading in Ukraine, the Middle East and Taiwan, fighting that the USA...
Letter to the editor: Harris’ epiphany
Pray tell — when did Vice President Kamala Harris have her “epiphany”? After years of saying she would “shut down fracking,” she is now for fracking. After three years of her saying that the “border is secure” and doing basically nothing, she now says she has the answer to solve...
Letter to the editor: We are not deplorable
We are not deplorable. We are fathers, mothers, sons and daughters. We are Democrat, independent, Republican and third party members. We are Black, Latino, Asian, Jewish, Arab and white. We are office workers and factory workers. We are college educated, and we are craftsmen. We are union and non-union. We...

