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South Hills real estate transactions for the week of June 23, 2024
Baldwin Borough Alfred Kozak sold property at 5221 Blossom Road to William and Blanche Palmer for $217,000. Patrick LaFrankie sold property at 5161 Colewood Drive to Aaron Waner for $215,000. Topaze L.P. sold property at 9 Susquehanna St. to Ultrarix Co. for $15,000. Christine Mehrenberg sold property at 617 Elaine...
Chartiers Valley area real estate transactions, week of June 23, 2024
Bridgeville Dorothy Roche sold property at 649 Dewey Ave. to Mariah Selva for $165,000. M. Denise Ahrndt sold property at 1001 Grandview Ave. Unit 507 to Matthew and Marsha Maioli for $75,000. JAAS Renovations LLC sold property at 1401 Union St. to Russell Johnsen and Deanna Marie for $2,000. Susan...
Letter to the editor: Keeping pets safe in hot weather
In hot weather, keeping pets safe becomes a top priority. Here are some tips to ensure your companions stay cool and comfortable: • Hydration is key: Provide ample fresh, cool water at all times. Replenish bowls frequently, and remember to bring water with you on walks. Consider adding ice cubes...
Editorial: Can Jill Biden help bring fellow teacher Marc Fogel home from Russia?
“Teaching is not what you do. It’s who you are.” President Joe Biden made that statement in May when addressing the Teachers of the Year dinner. The president values teachers. He champions education. He has courted the votes of teachers unions. He even married a teacher; first lady Jill Biden...
The Stroller, June 23, 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. Vandergrift veterans memorial to receive update The Casino Theatre and several...
Letter to the editor: Placing blame for our inflation
Republicans are disingenuous to blame President Biden for the current inflation. Have they conveniently forgotten who ended the good old days of low-priced foreign-made goods? It was Trump who railed against “Cheena” during the 2016 campaign and who started the Trump-China trade war in 2016 and 2018 by imposing 25%...
Riverhounds earn a draw with North Carolina FC
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC and North Carolina FC played to a scoreless draw Saturday night at WakeMed Soccer Park in North Carolina. NCFC (4-5-6) keeper Jake McGuire made two stops in the final 15 minutes to keep the match tied. The Hounds (3-7-6) are 0-4-4 in their past eight games....
Pirates farm report for June 22, 2024: Martin Perez allows 5 hits, earned run in rehab outing
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 32-40) dropped a 3-2 decision to Iowa (Cubs). 3B Malcom Nunez (.252) hit a two-run home run for the Indians’ lone runs. He was 2 for 4. DH Ji Hwan Bae (.362) was 2 for 4. 2B Andres Alvarez (.261) was 1 for 3. C Joey Bart (.500)...
Lawmakers, leaders call for release of Marc Fogel
Marc Fogel of Oakmont has been an international teacher since he was a student at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. In August 2021, he was arrested at the airport in Moscow for possession of 17 grams of marijuana, legally prescribed in Pennsylvania for a well-documented history of back and knee pain...
Lawmakers leaders call for release of Marc Fogel
Marc Fogel of Oakmont has been an international teacher since he was a student at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. In August 2021, he was arrested at the airport in Moscow for possession of 17 grams of marijuana, legally prescribed in Pennsylvania for a well-documented history of back and knee pain...
Letter to the editor: Fetterman’s plight is due to her mother’s choices
In her op-ed “Protecting Dreamers is a moral imperative” (June 14, TribLive), Gisele Fetterman again presents herself as a victim of a cruel immigration system, as she has for many years. She has previously described her memories of being reminded to live in the shadows and now speaks of a...
Sounding off: Abortion, schools, guns among week’s topics
Abortion and the Bible If you follow the Bible, you can vote in favor of abortion. That runs contrary to what the writer of the letter “If you follow the Bible, you must vote against abortion” (June 9, TribLive) claims: “If you are a follower of its teaching, you must...
From phone call to handshake: How David Bednar and the Pirates close out a win
The lights go out. “Renegade” is blaring. As David Bednar jogs to the mound to save the game, Pittsburgh Pirates fans are cheering. As the Styx song blares, the PNC Park scoreboard shows a montage of Bednar’s best strikeouts. It’s a grand introduction for the Mars alum, who doesn’t really...
Letter to the editor: Which ‘crook’ to vote for?
We have an ex-president, Donald Trump, convicted of 34 counts on “paper work” from over eight years ago. So now the Democrats are saying he’s a convicted criminal. But on the same line of thinking, we have a sitting president who was investigated for receiving money from a foreign company...
Editorial: Why is an at-home rape kit a problem?
A medical examination in the aftermath of a sexual assault is not easy. For many people, it is a second traumatic invasion. Even for those committed to working with law enforcement toward prosecution, it can be difficult to endure. There is a reason for the process, however. The examination, called...
The Stroller, June 22, 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. T-shirt sale to benefit Avonmore fire victim Orders are being accepted...
Letter to the editor: Presidential candidates should consider state of America
As America sinks into a cesspool of sexual degeneracy and child-grooming, an invasion at our southern border, unbridled crime, mass homelessness, and hordes of mentally ill and addicted, $175 billion has gone to fund a distant proxy war that our government artfully kindled — specifically, former Undersecretary of State neocon...
Pirates farm report for June 21, 2024: Bubba Chandler’s 10 strikeouts carry Curve to victory
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 32-39) topple Iowa (Cubs), 5-2. DH Joey Bart (.667), on a rehab assignment, hit a three-run double as part of a five-run seventh inning. He was 2 for 3. CF Ji Hwan Bae (.356) was 0 for 3. RF Josh Palacios was 2 for 4 with an RBI....
Attacker of Nancy Pelosi’s husband also found guilty of kidnapping and could face more prison time
SAN FRANCISCO — A man who bludgeoned Nancy Pelosi’s husband with a hammer and was sentenced to 30 years in federal court was also convicted Friday of aggravated kidnapping by a state court which could put him behind bars for life. A federal judge last month sentenced David DePape to...
PennDOT plans multiple detours for Route 711 closure south of New Florence
A PennDOT bridge project is scheduled to close a section of Route 711 south of New Florence beginning Monday. The closure will be in place through early July between Creek Road in Fairfield, near Mirror Lake Campground, and Clark Hollow Road in St. Clair . A series of posted detours...
Permitting problem halts part of UPMC Presbyterian hospital tower construction
A portion of construction work at the new UPMC Presbyterian hospital tower was halted Thursday after a Pittsburgh inspector found the project did not have all the necessary permits, according to a city spokeswoman. Maria Montaño, a spokesperson for Mayor Ed Gainey, said UPMC did not have the required electrical...
Letter to the editor: Poorly run schools misusing taxpayer money
As a passionate advocate for education reform in Pennsylvania, I must address the alarming misuse of taxpayer dollars by inefficient school districts. Public cyber charters, such as those highlighted in a recent Democratic House bill, educate students at a fraction of the cost — just $8,500 per student. This efficiency...
Does expired sunscreen still work?
It’s that time of year when everyone’s looking forward to some fun in the sun. Too much sun can be dangerous, though. Exposure to UV radiation from the sun damages your skin, and children are especially vulnerable because they tend to spend more time outdoors and can burn easily. Skin...
Kiski Township police chief no longer in charge; Southern Armstrong nixes merger talks
Lee Bartolicius is out as Kiski Township police chief, a township official confirmed, sending the department back into disarray and spoiling merger talks with Southern Armstrong Regional Police Department. Township Secretary Patrick Bono said he was informed by township supervisors this week that Bartolicius is “not here anymore,” with Officer...
Letter to the editor: Solar panels a good option for Hempfield school roof
Just read Julia Maruca’s article “Hempfield Area considering replacing high school auditorium roof” (June 13, TribLive). Seems like now would be an excellent time to consider the installation of solar panels on that portion of the roof. Past articles in the Trib referenced studies done concerning this topic, as well...
