TribLive stories, Page 637
Letter to the editor: Vote out county commissioners
Taxes paid by Westmoreland County homeowners are monies we entrust to our commissioners to spend wisely. County commissioners are stewards of our money. Unfortunately, commissioners Sean Kertes, Doug Chew and Ted Kopas have not done their jobs. They have, along with previous commissioners, squandered our money and now are bailing...
Letter to the editor: Biden better choice than Trump
Well America, our choice for president is between two old guys, One has been in politics for 50 years, knows virtually every foreign leader and has our economy running like a freight train. Unemployment is the lowest in 54 years. The stock market is through the roof. We have the...
Editorial: Does political party mean what it used to in Pennsylvania?
Laurie MacDonald will not be the next representative for Pennsylvania’s 12th Congressional District. After a challenge to the Mt. Washington resident’s nominating petition, MacDonald was off the Democratic ballot for the April primary. That leaves the first round of the election to a battle between incumbent U.S. Rep. Summer Lee,...
The Stroller, March 13, 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. Bowling party fundraiser to aid Animal Protectors The Pins for Pets...
Letter to the editor: U.S. needs to stand up to protect innocent Palestinians
On Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas fired over 5,000 rockets into Israel, causing 1,200 deaths and destruction to the Jewish homeland. We are moved to tears as we continue to witness daily human suffering of tens of thousands of deaths and injuries of men, women and, yes, children in Gaza. No...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for March 12, 2024
High schools Basketball Boys Class 6A Second round Wednesday’s schedule Lower Merion (26-1) vs. Archbishop Wood (17-8) at Bensalem, 7:30 p.m.; Springfield Delco (14-14) vs. Spring-Ford (21-6) at Norristown, 7:30 p.m.; Parkland (22-5) vs. Chambersburg (20-6) at Central Dauphin East, 7:30 p.m.; WC Henderson (25-5) vs. Roman Catholic (26-2) at...
No injuries reported in fire at Robert Morris University dormitory
A fire was contained to the roof of a Robert Morris University dormitory Tuesday in Moon, according to a university spokesman. Firefighters were called at about 8:30 p.m. to G Tower of Washington Hall. No one was injured, but some students will be provided with alternative accommodations as the fire...
High school roundup for March 12, 2024: Max Hurray hits for 37 to send North Catholic to 4A quarterfinals
Max Hurray led all scorers with 37 points to power North Catholic, the fifth seed out of the WPIAL, to a 75-60 victory over Avonworth in a PIAA Class 4A boys basketball second-round game Tuesday night. Owen Maddalon added 13 points for the Trojans (18-9), who will face WPIAL champion...
‘Complete devastation’: Crescent fire chief confirms 2 dead in house explosion
Shock gripped Blanche Heidengren on Tuesday morning when she learned in a group text that her prayer circle was seeking divine help for longtime friend Ann Matey. A house had exploded on Matey’s street, Riverview Road in Crescent, right next door to the log-cabin home of Matey’s parents, David Mitchell,...
Bingo fundraiser aims to help Rosedale firefighters purchase protective gear
The Rosedale Volunteer Fire Department has operated with the motto “Neighbor Helping Neighbor” since 1924. In keeping with that spirit, the Rosedale Civic Association is planning a bingo fundraiser at 7 p.m. March 23 at the Universal Banquet Hall, 2240 Main St., to benefit the 100% volunteer organization. The goal...
Regional riverfront plans in Tarentum, Cheswick move forward
Plans for fishing and boating access along the riverfronts in Cheswick and Tarentum just took a step forward. Officials in both boroughs have been eyeing their riverfronts for more than a year with the goal of developing parks that could attract more recreational use that boosts local economies. But money...
Point Park men’s basketball team headed for NAIA Tournament thanks to quick turnaround
When veteran coach Kevin Reynolds took over the Point Park men’s basketball team in April 2022, he inherited a group that went 10-16 the season before. And two of those wins came via forfeit. Plus, the program hadn’t had a winning season since 2015-16, so Reynolds had a tall task...
Supreme Court extends order blocking Texas law that allows police to arrest migrants
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito on Tuesday extended an order blocking Texas from enforcing a new law that gives the state a role in arresting and deporting immigrants. Alito — who handles emergency petitions in cases out of Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi — had originally blocked Texas from enforcing...
Elwood Watson: The creep of Christian nationalism
Historically viewed as a fringe belief system, Christian nationalism has become a considerable force in American politics, particularly as it relates to the current Republican Party. A new survey from Public Religion Research Institute and the Brookings Institution revealed more than 50% of Republicans believe the country should aspire to...
Westmoreland happenings: March for Parks, pancake breakfasts, scam workshop, veterans luncheon, more
Art • The Westmoreland Museum of Art, Greensburg will present Art In Bloom March 21 to 24 at the museum, 221 N. Main St. The exhibit will feature floral compositions by local florists and designers who were inspired by works of art from the museum’s collection. Hours: 10 a.m. to...
In brief: Penn Hills and Verona area happenings, week of March 11, 2024
YBMKQ center plans open house The Young Black Motivated Kings and Queens: De’Avry A. Thomas Community Center, 7300 Ridgeview Ave., is planning an open house at 6:30 p.m. March 20. Attendees are invited to connect, learn and be part of building a thriving community together. Visitors will be able to...
Trib Lunch Box: House explosion, Donnie Iris, license plate readers, bug-infested building
Here are some noon headlines from TribLive, Tuesday, March 12, 2024: • Emergency crews respond to a house explosion Emergency crews are on the scene of a house explosion in Crescent. Allegheny County officials say first responders were called to a house in the 1400 block of Riverview Road on...
Kevin Frazier: Voters need to ask the right questions
“That’s the wrong question.” In the most recent season of “True Detective,” Jodie Foster plays a detective in Alaska. Her character has a knack for pushing other officers to ask better questions about the complex case in their hands. Unsurprisingly, it annoys the heck out of her colleagues. Also unsurprisingly,...
‘Complete devastation.’ Crescent fire chief confirms 2 dead in house explosion
Two people were killed Tuesday morning in a house explosion in Crescent, authorities said. The fatalities were confirmed by Crescent Fire Chief Andrew Tomer. He did not identify the adult victims but said one was a man and the other a woman. He added that authorities had been in contact...
Letter to the editor: Paranoia may not be a bad thing
People are so wrong about paranoia. It is commonly mistaken for a bad thing, but this writer believes it is a hidden safety feature built into people. Certain people. Me, all right? It’s a trip the way facts and delusions can party together. Huge sums of money, during the last...
Letter to the editor: Constitution and the border
This is for the writer of the letter “Republicans turn backs on Constitution” (Feb. 21, TribLive) and others who have forgotten our founding documents. All of them. Might I recommend that you reread the Constitution of the United States of America. Pay special attention to Article IV, Section 4. While...
Editorial: Who do we thank for freedom of information?
Ask who wrote the Declaration of Independence, and most people will promptly respond with Thomas Jefferson. Ask about the Constitution, and Broadway enthusiasts and history buffs may wax poetic about Alexander Hamilton. But who do we credit with the Bill of Rights? That honor goes to James Madison. The fourth...
The Stroller, March 12, 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. Women’s health and wellness fair planned Thursday A free women’s health...
License plate readers becoming more common, helpful to police
Springdale is set to be the latest community to use license plate readers at its intersections. The borough’s police department adopted the Automated National Noninvasive Insurance Enforcement (ANNIE) program, Chief Derek Dayoub said. Dayoub said ANNIE is a community policing and problem-solving program for police departments to address a nationwide...
Letter to the editor: Congress must work for middle class
Corporate-controlled media had been banging the drums of economic doom for months; inflation or stagflation is just around the corner. However, recently the good news cannot be contained. Unemployment has been under 4% for 24 months. Jobs have been added for 37 months straight (a figure not seen since 1960)....
