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GOP asks Pa. Supreme Court to bar counties from letting voters fix mail-in ballot errors
The Republican Party is asking the Pennsylvania Supreme Court to find it illegal for county boards of elections to alert voters to defective mail-in ballots and give them the chance to correct errors. Voters’ rights groups called the petition filed Wednesday by the Republican National Committee and state Republican Party...
Swing states pledge fair elections
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Top election officials from Georgia and other swing states met Thursday to assure the public their elections are fair and accurate. Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger outlined a host of measures the state takes to ensure voting is secure. Election officials from Arizona, Michigan, North...
On a roll: Hampton grad continues to rack up skating medals
Karissa Miller, a Hampton High School graduate, recently participated in the United States National Roller Skating Championship, held each summer in Lincoln, Neb. She skated in the Classic International Team dance event, where she garnered a Bronze Medal, and also skated in the Silver Ladies Loop event, earning another Bronze....
Letter to the editor: Reenergized by Harris
I want to extend a personal thank-you to Donald Trump. For many years, I was very apathetic toward politics … until he entered the fray. But my interest in politics isn’t because I’m pro-DT. In fact, it’s quite the opposite. I can unequivocally say that I haven’t despised anyone as...
Judge revokes bond of man charged in South Side brawl that left cop with broken bones
Pittsburgh Police Sgt. Andrew Robinson could not explain how his right ankle and leg were broken during a scuffle with Jonathan Morin earlier this month. Asked under oath Thursday whether Morin kicked, stomped or punched him as he fought with a group of people outside a South Side bar, Robinson...
Penn State to alter safety plans with injury to Kevin Winston Jr.
Penn State’s secondary took a massive hit Wednesday night, with coach James Franklin confirming star safety Kevin Winston Jr. will be out with a “long-term” injury. As Winston is one of the nation’s top safeties, a Penn State captain and one of the most valuable Nittany Lions on the roster,...
Through the years: Freeport coach collected 100th win with thrilling victory over Mars in 1974
Each week throughout the high school football season, the Valley News Dispatch will take a look at the players, coaches and events that shaped our scholastic legacy. Freeport’s 20-13 victory at Mars on Sept. 20, 1974 was the 100th win of coach Don Earley’s career. Quarterback Dan Leri scored the...
Arnold police chief accused of stealing money in state-run sting
State narcotics agents say they caught Arnold police Chief Josh Stanga pocketing more than $200 during a sting set up to see if he would properly handle cash and drugs staged in a purportedly stolen vehicle. In court documents obtained Thursday afternoon, a narcotics agent said Stanga failed an “integrity...
Pine-Richland students named National Merit semifinalists
Five Pine-Richland High School students have earned National Merit Scholarship semifinalist qualification scores by ranking in the top 16,000 scores of more than 1.3 million students. Seniors Charlie Ozelski, Thomas DeVito, Heath Cwynar, Tim Peng and Sean Burk were announced as earning the prestigious recognition. These students may go on...
Letter to the editor: It’s time to stop Trump’s mayhem
Former President Donald Trump has falsely stated that Haitian immigrants are abducting and eating family pets. The result has been bomb threats, lockdowns and a state of emergency in Springfield, Ohio. The man and his vice presidential candidate are sowing mayhem and discord. Is it time to arrest the man...
Letter to the editor: Challenges of U.S. Steel/Nippon deal
The proposed purchase of U.S. Steel by Nippon Steel pits the United Steelworkers union against some in senior management who say the transaction by Nippon will save and prolong the viability of the iconic company that has promised to invest billions to upgrade facilities and processes. If the transaction goes...
Editorial: Why would Pennsylvania elections need foreign money?
The state Legislature is open to money from almost everywhere. For years, people have pointed out the lack of real restrictions on gifts from lobbyists. Lawmakers tend to listen sagely, nod and promise to consider a gift ban. And that’s as far as it goes. Actually crack down on things...
The Stroller, Sept. 19, 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. Pink Day festival planned...
Family of innocent man killed during chase sues Monroeville police, chief, officers
Monroeville police Chief Kenneth D. “Doug” Cole was at a high school football game two years ago listening on the radio as his officers chased a man wanted for fleeing and assault. Jack Sherwood had already eluded police a few days earlier. Cole thought about calling off the chase, according...
Letter to the editor: Harris strategy spells disaster
Once again, the Democratic Party is resorting to policy silence in its presidential campaign rather than being forthright with the American citizenry about the multiple crises our nation is facing. The basement strategy 2020 win of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris has been disastrous. It’s given us extreme inflation, an...
Review: Pitbull gives everything in Star Lake concert
Pitbull threw a party out Wednesday night at the Pavilion at Star Lake, and it was a rager, even if it didn’t quite go all night. The rapper and pop artist out of Miami (hence the nickname “Mr. 305”) kept the crowd jumping with a battery of hits from the...
Pirates farm report for Sept. 18, 2024: Endy Rodriguez, Jack Suwinski homer for Indy
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 74-69) clobbered St. Paul (Twins), 10-2. 1B Endy Rodriguez (.444) went 2 for 5 with a two-run homer. LF Jack Suwinski (.247) went 3 for 5 with his sixth Triple-A homer of the year. CF Matt Gorski (.259) went 1 for 5 with his 22nd home run of...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Sept. 18, 2024
High schools Football Thursday’s schedule City League Allderdice at Brashear, 7 p.m. Friday’s schedule WPIAL Class 6A Canon-McMillan at Mt. Lebanon, 7 p.m. Central Catholic at Hempfield, 7 p.m. Norwin at North Allegheny, 7:30 p.m. Class 5A Big East Armstrong at Latrobe, 7 p.m. Franklin Regional at Gateway, 7 p.m....
High school roundup for Sept. 18, 2024: Rematch set in WPIAL girls tennis finals
Shady Side Academy’s Meriwether McCargo and Penn-Trafford’s Mia Williams will square off in the WPIAL Class 3A girls tennis finals for the second straight year. McCargo, the top seed and defending champ, beat Bulldogs teammate Brooke Henderson, a freshman, 6-2, 6-1, in the semifinals Wednesday. Williams, the 2022 WPIAL champ,...
Young Pine-Richland survivor joins fight against ovarian cancer
Desolina Postreich, an eighth grader at Pine-Richland Middle School, is a nine-year survivor of ovarian cancer. On Sept. 22, she will travel to Texas to share her story at the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition Together in TEAL (Tell Every Amazing Lady) Run/Walk. Diagnosed with Stage 1a juvenile granulosa cell tumor...
Penn State star safety Kevin Winston Jr. out with ‘long-term’ injuryVideo
Penn State is going to be without one of its best players for the foreseeable future. Coach James Franklin confirmed Wednesday after practice that safety Kevin Winston Jr., also a team captain, is out with a “long-term” injury. Franklin typically does not comment on injuries unless they are season-ending or...
No. 1 Pitt routs No. 3 Penn State in women’s volleyball showdown
Pitt senior libero Emmy Klika has played in three straight national semifinals. She has been on some of volleyball’s biggest stages. But as she walked through the tunnel for warmups before the top-ranked Panthers’ matchup with in-state rival Penn State, she admitted she had chills. And why not? A volleyball-record...
The Birdie out to build his brand with Westmoreland County Week 4 picks
Last week: 7-7 (50%) Season: 34-14 (70.8%) A battered Birdie came to work this week wearing a tank top, a cowboy hat and a gold chain. He then went into an office and set up a camera and microphone and decorated his desk with bobbleheads, helmets and sports knickknacks. “I...
Westmoreland County high school football matchups for 2024 Week 4
Here’s a look at the don’t-miss matchups for Westmoreland County in Week 4 of the 2024 season: Class 6A No. 2 Central Catholic (2-2, 1-0) at Hempfield (1-3, 0-1) 7 p.m. Friday, Bill Abraham Field at Spartans Stadium, Hempfield Last week’s result: Central Catholic 59, Mt. Lebanon 7; North Allegheny...
2024 Western Pa. high school football schedule for Week 4
Thursday City League Allderdice at Brashear, 7 p.m. Friday WPIAL Class 6A Canon-McMillan at Mt. Lebanon, 7 p.m. Central Catholic at Hempfield, 7 p.m. Norwin at North Allegheny, 7:30 p.m. Class 5A Big East Armstrong at Latrobe, 7 p.m. Franklin Regional at Gateway, 7 p.m. Penn-Trafford at Kiski Area, 7...
