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Sounding off: Politics and religion, Israel, school choice among week’s topics
Religion and politics shouldn’t mix Why are we relying on writings over centuries old to provide answers and solace to problems? Some quote the Bible, shouting “it has the answers.” To me, the Bible, is a book of fantasy stories written by individuals who at that time believed mostly in...
Why is the Big Ten suspending Michigan’s Jim Harbaugh? Here’s the conference’s case
Here are some of the highlights of Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti’s 13-page letter to Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel on Friday, informing the university that the conference is suspending head football coach Jim Harbaugh for the final three games of the regular season: • On the sign-stealing scheme: “The...
The Stroller, Nov. 11, 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. Operation Christmas Child accepting donations Several local churches are participating in...
In brief: News from McCandless, Bradford Woods and more
McCandless Winterfest The third annual McCandless Winterfest returns on Saturday, Dec. 2 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Town Hall on 9955 Grubbs Road. There will be food, games, light displays and a fireworks finale. NICO collection McCandless Police will continue to collect non-perishable food items for the North...
Letter to the editor: Religion and politics shouldn’t mix
Why are we relying on writings over centuries old to provide answers and solace to problems? Some quote the Bible, shouting “it has the answers.” To me, the Bible, is a book of fantasy stories written by individuals who at that time believed mostly in superstitions. Yet we sit back...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Nov. 10, 2023
High schools Football WPIAL playoffs Class 6A Semifinals Friday’s results Central Catholic 42, Mt. Lebanon 7 North Allegheny 49, Canon-McMillan 7 Championship Nov. 18 schedule Central Catholic (10-1) vs. North Allegheny (10-1) at Norwin, 6 p.m. Class 5A Semifinals Friday’s results Peters Township 41, Moon 18 Pine-Richland 16, Penn Hills...
Elizabeth Forward defense comes up big in win over West Mifflin
Charlie Meehleib takes pride in his performance on the defensive side of the ball. The Elizabeth Forward senior defensive end cherishes every opportunity he gets to change the complexion of a game, whether it be by making a tackle or putting pressure on an opposing quarterback. The senior Bucknell recruit...
Editorial: Older veterans need more support
Like Pennsylvania’s population overall, the veteran population is aging. According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, 37.1% of veterans are senior citizens. The largest group at 41.2% is those aged 45 to 64, meaning those approaching or planning for retirement. Only 21% are under age 45. That means more...
Holiday Happenings in the Fox Chapel area
Glitter and Glow The Fox Chapel Garden Club will host its Glitter and Glow sale and auction from 7-9 p.m. Dec. 6 at the Fox Chapel Golf Club, 426 Fox Chapel Road. Fresh arrangements will be for sale, and people can bid on auction items. Tickets cost $35 and proceeds...
McKeesport makes big plays in Class 4A quarterfinal win over Trinity
When it comes to playoff football in the WPIAL, it’s vital to limit mistakes and be opportunistic in making big plays. On Friday night, No. 2 McKeesport made a few more key plays than No. 10 Trinity in a 28-14 win to move onto the WPIAL Class 4A semifinals against...
Beaver Falls gets revenge vs. Neshannock with win on 2-point try
It figures the second tussle between Beaver Falls and Neshannock this season would come down to a 2-point conversion. In a flashback to September, when the sides met in a MAC regular-season showdown and Neshannock won on a 2-point conversion stop by Anthony Bonner, Beaver Falls returned the favor Friday...
High school football roundup: Donald Barksdale runs for 250 yards as Steel Valley edges Western Beaver
Donald Barksdale scored the deciding touchdown and picked off a pass to seal a victory Friday night as top-seeded Steel Valley defeated No. 9 Western Beaver, 21-18, in a WPIAL Class 2A quarterfinal game Friday night at Steel Valley’s Campbell Field. Barksdale scored his second touchdown of the game on...
Trib HSSN’s 2023 Week 11 top performers for passing, rushing, receiving
Top performers for Week 11 of high school football in Western Pennsylvania. Passing 255 - Jaivin Peel, Western Beaver (12 of 28) 254 - Michael Cahill, East Allegheny (16 of 18) 236 - Braden Laux, Belle Vernon (14 of 18) 222 - Payton Wehner, Central Catholic (17 of 25) 218...
Belle Vernon rolls over Deer Lakes into WPIAL Class 3A semifinals
Belle Vernon quarterback Braden Laux threw three first-half touchdown passes — two to Quinton Martin — to help lead the top-seeded Leopards to a 49-6 WPIAL Class 3A quarterfinal win over No. 8 Deer Lakes on The Beach at James Weir Stadium. Laux connected with Anthony Crews on a 21-yard...
Top-seeded Peters Township throttles Moon to reach WPIAL Class 5A title game
An 11-minute, 20-second drive opened the scoring in Friday’s WPIAL Class 5A semifinal with No. 5 Moon taking a 3-0 lead on Hayden Boland’s 32-yard field goal. The response of top-seeded Peters Township not only put the Indians ahead but allowed them to run away with a victory. The Indians...
Bishop Canevin gets ground game going to finish off California
Coming into the WPIAL Class A quarterfinal between No. 3 Bishop Canevin and No. 6 California, the Trojans’ running attack was grabbing all the headlines. But the Crusaders’ pass-happy offense wanted to prove its might on the ground, and they did just that Friday night at Norwin Knights Stadium, as...
Monroeville officer shot in Allegheny Township after chase and crash
A police officer was shot Friday night following a suspect pursuit that started in Pitcairn and ended with a crash in Allegheny Township. Westmoreland County District Attorney Nicole Ziccarelli said the officer was transported to a Pittsburgh hospital and is “expected to be OK.” The police pursuit began in Pitcairn,...
4 injured, 1 critically, in shooting at mall in Missouri
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Independence police are investigating a shooting Friday afternoon at the Independence Center mall. Police initially said three people had been shot, but later updated that to four shot. One person is in critical condition. A police spokesperson said the shooting occurred in a public area inside...
Lindell’s troubled MyPillow goes with in-house counsel to defend federal Smartmatic case
MINNEAPOLIS — MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell has turned to in-house corporate counsel to defend him and his company against Smartmatic’s defamation claim in U.S. District Court in Minnesota, according to a court filing Friday. Doug Wardlow, who ran twice for state attorney general, filed formal notice that he and fellow...
Highlands officials mum on reason for ‘shelter in place’ order, insist students were safe
Highlands High School officials called for everyone in the building to “shelter in place” Friday afternoon as they investigated “a student situation.” A statement attributed only to the high school administration did not say what that situation was. When contacted, Superintendent Monique Mawhinney would not directly address a widespread rumor...
Cheswick man gets 4 years in prison on federal drug charges
A former Cheswick man will serve four years in prison for drug trafficking and firearms violations after he was sentenced this week in federal court. Bill Rana, 43, was a fully patched member of the Pagans Motorcycle Club and sergeant of arms for the Pittsburgh chapter when he was charged...
Municipal, school board election results in the South Hills
Baldwin Borough council Five people were on the ballot for three open seats on Baldwin Borough council. Democrat incumbent Patricia Boyer and newcomers Democrat Paul J. Hayhurst and Elliot J. Rambo, who was on the ballot for both parties, were the top vote-getters. Boyer had 2,901 votes, Rambo had 2,837...
Gregg Behr and Ryan Rydzewski: Children teaching us lessons in kindness
When people think of Mister Rogers, they often remember his famous quote about helpers: “When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, ‘Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.’” That uplifting anecdote served...
Incumbents win most North Hills races
Ross commissioners The Ross Township commissioners race had only two contested wards. In Ward 5, Democrat incumbent William McKellar won with 609 votes, while Republican David Barkovich had 588. There were four write-in votes cast. In Ward 9, Republican Joe Muha received 751 votes to Democrat Zebulon E. Plotnick’s 543....
Dan DeBone: Supporting pro-growth tax reform
In 2022, our state Legislature achieved a significant milestone by successfully passing legislation to reduce Pennsylvania’s corporate net income (CNI) tax rate. This reduction is a remarkable achievement, as it lowered our state’s CNI rate from the highest flat rate in the country, 9.99%, to 8.99% as of Jan. 1,...
