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High school sports scores, schedules for Dec. 17, 2023
High schools Basketball Boys Sunday’s result Reindeer Games tournament in Philadelphia Constitution 75, North Catholic 65 Monday’s schedule Class 2A Section 4 Beth-Center at Chartiers-Houston, 7:30 p.m. Nonsection Highlands at Deer Lakes, 7:30 p.m. Hundred (W.Va.) at West Greene, 7 p.m. Laurel at Western Beaver, 7:30 p.m. Neighborhood Academy at...
Scenes from the Valley: Images captured in the Alle-Kiski Valley from Dec. 7-13, 2023
Here is a weekly look at recent images captured throughout the Alle-Kiski Valley. From major news events to routine gatherings, the Tribune-Review’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,...
Michael Reagan: Shut the open door to America
We’ve got Israel looking for billions. We’ve got Ukraine begging for more billions. And the president and Democrats can’t wait another day to cut fat checks for both countries. Thank God the Republicans in charge of the House of Representatives are telling Democrats that before we dish out money to...
Steelers vs. Colts: What they’re saying in Indianapolis after 30-13 win
Was that Tom Brady or Indianapolis Colts quarterback Gardner Minshew picking apart Pittsburgh Steelers’ defenders Saturday en route to a fairly easy 30-13 home win at Lucas Oil Stadium? Minshew looked pretty smooth completing 18 of 28 passes for 215 yards and tossing three touchdowns. Colts running back Zack Moss...
Penn State QB Drew Allar excited to play under new offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki
Drew Allar is focused on Ole Miss. The sophomore quarterback has a chance to end his first year as Penn State’s starter on a high note in the Peach Bowl on Dec. 30 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Allar is embracing that opportunity as he prepares for the No. 11-ranked Rebels. But...
Letter to the editor: Border lessons from the Roman Empire
One of the main reasons the 1,000-year Roman Empire collapsed was that the rulers did not secure the borders. The Visigoths, the Lombards, the Vandals and other barbarians streamed over the borders, killed Romans and destroyed Roman society. Think about it, long and hard! Maria Maliszewski Brackenridge...
Sewickley area real estate transactions, week of Dec. 17, 2023
Aleppo Julia Tr sold property at 120 Veshio Drive to John and Olivia Chutz for $580,000. Franklin Park Maronda Homes LLC sold property at 1313 Adrien Drive to Farhana Bilkis Hasan and Moustafa Abdalla Mohamed for $561,355. Ronald Tamborino sold property at 1525 Brimfield Drive to Jessica Fuhrer and Jeremy...
Fox Chapel area real estate transactions, week of Dec. 17, 2023
Blawnox Amy Little sold property at 602 Carla Drive to Jhonathan Ramos Fernandez and Sugen Cubas Torrealba for $210,000. Etna James O’Donnell sold property at 3 Greeley Ave. to Jaxon Properties LLC for $100,000. Fox Chapel James Pashek sold property at 1006 Elmhurst Road to Kansky Jean and Marie Selisma...
North Hills area real estate transactions, week of Dec. 21, 2023
Bellevue King Streit LLC sold property at 411 Lincoln Ave. to Dayo Enterprise LLC for $350,000. Emily Moll sold property at 74 Longmore Ave. to ABCEZ Moving Co. Inc. et al. for $68,500. Peanut Capital LLC sold property at 451 Orchard Ave. to Claude and Alison Broussard for $460,000. Etna...
East suburban real estate transactions, week of Dec. 21, 2023
Chalfant AYT Assets LLC sold property at 236 Highland Ave. to Lucia Alexandra Giamanco for $95,000. Edgewood Richard Bereznak sold property at 109 Harlow St. to Leah Valtin Erwin and Forrest James Jackson for $308,000. Forest Hills Kathleen Kyle sold property at 135 Avenue L to Angie Jolicoeur for $160,500....
Letter to the editor: Help for caregivers during holidays
The holiday season can be a stressful time for many, but for the more than 400,000 family and friends serving as unpaid caregivers of people living with Alzheimer’s and dementia in Pennsylvania, the holidays can be especially challenging. In Pennsylvania, 22% of caregivers report feeling depressed and 56% have a...
Editorial: The best use of opioid settlement funds
Pennsylvania’s share of settlements with opioid manufacturers and from retailers like CVS and Walgreens is huge. The state will receive more than $2 billion. It’s the kind of significant outlay that hasn’t been seen since the tobacco settlement of 1998. The money will roll in over 18 years and be...
The Stroller, Dec. 17, 2023: 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. Festival of Trees raffle supports hospital projects Allegheny Valley Hospital Auxiliary...
Letter to the editor: Dangers of dishonoring an oath
To quote an underrated statement, “Words do matter.” A complete understanding of that statement is required the moment a person in public trust takes an oath of office that begins their commitment to those they serve. An oath of office is a solemn commitment by public officials to uphold the...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Dec. 16, 2023
High schools Basketball Boys Saturday’s results Capitol City Classic Lincoln Park at Lake Oswego (OR), (n) Cleveland Play-By-Play Classic Imani Christian 76, St. Edward (OH) 60 Harry Jenkins Classic At La Roche Allderdice 79, Avonworth 69 South Allegheny 59, Grove City 48 Shaler 68, North Hills 47 Upper St. Clair...
High school roundup for Dec. 16, 2023: Mt. Lebanon drops Aliquippa
Riley Farabaugh scored 19 points to lead Mt. Lebanon to a 55-44 boys basketball victory over Aliquippa at the Clash at North Allegheny on Saturday. Liam Sheely and Nate Girod each hit four 3-pointers and finished with 16 points for the Blue Devils (5-0), who jumped out to an 18-6...
A closer look at Robb Smith, who will be Penn State’s co-defensive coordinator in the Peach Bowl
STATE COLLEGE — Penn State will have co-offensive coordinators and co-defensive coordinators for the Nittany Lions’ Peach Bowl game with Ole Miss on Dec. 30 in Atlanta. Co-offensive coordinators Ty Howle and Ja’Juan Seider, were elevated to coordinator status shortly after Penn State coach James Franklin fired OC Mike Yurcich...
Philippe Lazzarini: We must prevent humanitarian aid from being used as an instrument of war
AMMAN, Jordan Every hour of every day of the last two months, aid agencies have pleaded for deliveries of humanitarian supplies to the Gaza Strip. We have been placed in the intolerable position of requesting permission to do lifesaving work. Last week, I wrote to the president of the United...
North Allegheny notebook: Tigers girls wrestling team wins at Butler
Behind victories by Audrey Morrison (142 pounds) and Kaylee Dean (235), North Allegheny took home the team title at the Butler girls wrestling tournament Dec. 9. Both had pins in their championship bouts. Morrison was 4-0 on the day, while Dean was 2-0. Sophia Folks (148) and Leyna Rumpler (155)...
Counterpoint: Balanced economic growth provides the best route for ‘fixing’ Social Security
The Social Security program is projected to face a funding shortfall in just over a decade. To be clear, this is not as big a nightmare as is often described. Even if we hit this date and Congress did nothing, the program would still be paying more than 80% of...
Point: Social Security can’t grow its way out of trouble
In just 10 years, Social Security will be insolvent. Some politicians think we can ignore the problem or grow our way out of it — but that’s a recipe for disaster. Without action, the law calls for an immediate 23% across-the-board benefit cut upon insolvency. That’s a $17,400 cut for...
Letter to the editor: Fighting the ideological book banning battle
The writer of the letter “Protect children from adult material” (Dec. 11, TribLive) makes vague claims that “adult material” is somehow being made available in public school. Yet he conveniently fails to list even a single title of the supposedly offending material. Instead, he chooses to hide his ineptly constructed...
Sounding off: Gun safety, book bans, Israel, university ‘leftists’ among week’s topics
What is Lisa Baker doing about gun safety? An open letter to Sen. Lisa Baker, chair of the Pennsylvania Senate Judiciary Committee: Regarding gun safety legislation now pending before your committee, you are quoted in the Tribune-Review saying, “I said we would invite proposals from anyone that represented something of...
Letter to the editor: We must continue aid to Ukraine, Israel
I can’t believe it’s happening! Aid to Ukraine and Israel is being held up by Republicans in the House of Representatives who object to aiding our allies fighting Russian aggression and Hamas terrorism. I did not think I would see the day when so many Americans, especially Republicans, would side...
Editorial: Commissioners should take action to protect holiday displays
The tree outside the Westmoreland County Courthouse is 23 feet tall. It is covered with bright lights and red bows. Nearby stands a blue and white menorah in a silvery frame. These aren’t unusual for the season. Symbols of Christmas and Hanukkah are everywhere. But these types of holiday displays...
