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Incumbents reelected in uncontested Pine, Richland supervisors races
The Pine supervisors race was uncontested, with three candidates running for three open seats on the board. According to unofficial results, Republican incumbent and currant board chair Ryan Colombo was the top vote-getter with 2,953 votes. Incumbent John Donahue, who was cross-filed on the ballot along with Incumbent Pat Avolio,...
Letter to the editor: We need Trump back in office
I am not a Jew and do not practice the Jewish religion, but I am literally sick to my stomach after the horrible tragedy in Israel. Because of the stupid policies of the radical left, evil is not afraid of America and feels free to distribute agonizing pain and suffering...
Westmoreland happenings: candlelight open house, craft shows, black light puppet show, more
Fundraisers • Westmoreland Historical Society will sponsor a free candlelight open house from 4 to 7 p.m. Nov. 9 at Historic Hanna’s Town, 809 Forbes Trail Road, Greensburg. Refreshments will be served by the fire in Hanna’s Tavern. Lanterns will light the path to the Westmoreland History Education Center Museum...
Letter to the editor: Innocent until proven guilty
In reference to the article “Release of suspect in $1.6M drug case ignites political firestorm in Allegheny County” (Sept. 20, TribLIVE) and letters discussing it, I would like to ask what happened to the old mantra “innocent until proven guilty in a court of law”? Apparently, any official who actually...
Editorial: John Fetterman, Summer Lee and the Israel-Hamas war
You might not think a war almost 6,000 miles away could have much of an effect on politicians in Southwestern Pennsylvania. Then again, politics is stitched into the fabric of everything these days. You cannot drink a beer, read a book or watch a football game without making a partisan...
The Stroller, Nov. 8, 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. Groups wanted for annual Tarentum-Brackenridge Christmas parade Tarentum Recreation Board is...
Letter to the editor: No more car washes in North Huntingdon
The Trib has run several articles about companies wanting to build car washes on Route 30 in North Huntingdon and Irwin (“5th car wash proposed for North Huntingdon area,” Aug. 30, TribLIVE). This is just what everyone needs, another car wash. Here is a real stupid idea, which I’m surprised...
Municipal and school board race results in the Fox Chapel area
Fox Chapel area 2023 General Election results, according to unofficial Allegheny County election returns. The election results won’t be official until certified by the Allegheny County Board of Elections. Fox Chapel Area School Board 100% of precincts reporting Region 1 Vote for two Catherine Findley (D) — 1,778 Eric Hamilton...
Ochi takes 2-year seat on Sharpsburg Council
Democrat Corey Egwrube Ochai defeated Republican Diana Lynn Oliver on Nov. 7 to take a two-year seat on Sharpsburg Council, according to unofficial election returns from the Allegheny County Board of Elections. Ochi had 484 votes to 234 for Oliver. There were six write-in votes cast. Sarah Ishman, Jonathan Jaso,...
Cullen, Petrucelli apparent winners of O’Hara Council seats
Paul L. Cullen and Shamus Petrucelli are the apparent winners of two at-large seats on O’Hara Council on Nov. 7, according to unofficial results from the Allegheny County Board of Elections. With 100 percent of precincts reporting, Cullen had 2,072 votes to 1,704 for Petrucelli and 1,470 for W. Robert...
Dadd defeats Libertarian Glick for Fox Chapel School Board
In the only contested race for Fox Chapel Area School Board, Mary Beth Dadd defeated Libertarian Emily Glick on Nov. 7 for the Region 3 seat, according to unofficial returns from the Allegheny County Board of Elections. Dadd, who had won the Democratic and Republican nominations in the primary, had...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Nov. 7, 2023
High schools Field hockey PIAA playoffs Class 3A First round Tuesday’s results Conestoga 3, Great Valley 1 Lower Dauphin 5, Cardinal O’Hara 0 Wyoming Valley West 2, Boyertown 1 Emmaus 3, Methacton 2 (OT) Manheim Township 5, Avon Grove 0 Parkland 2, Central Bucks West 1 Warwick 1, Downingtown West...
General Election results for the North Allegheny Area
These are the unofficial election returns for judicial, school board and municipal races in the North Allegheny area. The results will not become official until they are certified by the Allegheny County Board of Elections, North Allegheny School Board 100% precincts reporting Vote for five Elizabeth Warner (D) — 10,101...
High school roundup for Nov. 7, 2023: Montour knocks off WPIAL champ South Fayette in PIAA girls soccer 1st round
Mia and Marlo Cyanovich scored goals as Montour, the fourth-place finisher in the WPIAL tournament, knocked off WPIAL champion South Fayette, 2-1, in a PIAA Class 3A girls soccer first-round match Tuesday night. Mia Deramo scored the lone goal for the Lions (14-5-2). Montour (15-3-1) will play WPIAL third-place finisher...
Arlow, Wall and Giorgetti take seats on McCandless Town Council
Republicans Doug Arlow and Joe Wall and Democrat Nicholas Giorgetti are the apparent winners of contested races in the Nov. 7 General Election for McCandless Council, according to unofficial returns from the Allegheny County Board of Elections. With 100 percent of precincts reporting, Arlow had 729 votes to 700 votes...
Dallas Cowboys sign former Steelers WR Martavis Bryant after loss to Eagles
Fresh off their loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, the Dallas Cowboys have added about as intriguing of an offensive weapon as an NFL team can in November. According to Bleacher Report’s Jordan Schultz, former Steelers receiver Martavis Bryant is signing with the team after a workout earlier this week. The...
Brungo apparent winner of district judge race for Bradford Woods, Marshall, McCandless and Pine
Republican Matthew J. Brungo is the apparent winner of the district judge race for District 05-02-12, which covers Bradford Woods and Marshall, McCandless and Pine townships, according to unofficial vote totals reported Nov. 7 by the Allegheny County Board of Elections. The results are unofficial until the vote has been...
Franklin Park Council Ward 3 race a squeaker with Malkin the apparent winner
Just eight votes determined the apparent winner of the Ward 3 seat on Franklin Park Council, according to unofficial results of votes cast in the Nov. 7 general election. With 100% of precincts reporting, Democrat Brian Samuel Malkin received 848 votes to 840 votes for Republican Timothy J. Ireland. The...
Leech, Colton, Monroe are unofficial winners of 3 seats on Fox Chapel Council
With 100% of precincts reporting, these are the unofficial election returns for votes cast in the Nov. 7 General Election for three seats on Fox Chapel Council. The results are unofficial until they are certified by the Allegheny County Board of Elections. Fox Chapel Council 100% of precincts reporting Vote...
John Dorfman: What’s up most in 2023? Cipher Mining, Carvana
Some of the biggest gainers this year are so obscure that many investors won’t have heard of them. On Nov. 4, I checked the biggest gainers year-to-date among all stocks with a market value of $1 billion or more. And the winners are…. 1. Cipher Mining Inc., up 632% 2....
Sprecht-Coban, Simmons, Palmer finish 1,2,3 for Blawnox Council; Carnevali unopposed for 2-year term
With 100% of precincts reporting, here are the unofficial returns for Blawnox Council for the Nov. 7 General Election. The results are unofficial until they have been certified by the Allegheny County Board of Elections Blawnox Council Vote for three for four-year terms Kathryn Specht-Coban (D) — 256 John D....
2023 Western Pennsylvania election results roundup: Innamorato and Zappala win, local races
Voters in Western Pennsylvania headed out to the polls Tuesday to decide races from Westmoreland County commissioners to the Allegheny County executive and district attorney. Results for Allegheny and Westmoreland county races are posted here. Here’s what we know about the results Tuesday night: Statewide Pennsylvania Supreme Court • Democrat...
Zappala wins 7th term as Allegheny County District Attorney
Longtime Allegheny County District Attorney Stephen A. Zappala Jr. defeated challenger Matt Dugan by more than 3 percentage points in a battle for the county’s top law enforcement post. The GOP nominee Zappala had collected 51.55% of the roughly 365,000 votes counted by Wednesday morning, with 99.7% of precincts reporting....
Sara Innamorato claims historic win in race for Allegheny County executive
Democrat Sara Innamorato rolled to a historic win Tuesday night over Republican Joe Rockey in the hotly contested race for Allegheny County executive. She will replace Rich Fitzgerald, who has served as the county’s top elected official for the past 12 years, and become the first woman to hold the...
2023 Allegheny and Westmoreland county election results
Results for Allegheny and Westmoreland county races are here....
