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Salewa Ogunmefun: An easy fix to make next year’s primaries accessible to all
There has been a lot of conversation recently in Harrisburg about moving the date of next year’s primary election because the election date coincided with the Jewish holiday of Passover. Competing proposals in both legislative chambers have sought to temporarily move the date earlier, between three and five weeks. Yet,...
Westmoreland County Senior Spotlight: Penn-Trafford’s Ella Dindak
Coming into the year, expectations were high for a Penn-Trafford girls volleyball team that lost in the Class 4A semifinals last year. Nine of the 12 players for the Warriors were seniors, making experience and chemistry a clear advantage for them. Senior Ella Dindak provided some insight into why that...
Opportunity with Chatham women’s volleyball adds up to success for Hempfield grad Delaney O’Shea
Delaney O’Shea admitted she didn’t know what to expect when she embarked on her first student teaching assignment. She was placed in Clairton City School District, where she would instruct high school students on the finer points of precalculus, calculus and Algebra 2. Her experience has been far different than...
Knoch grad Tyler Buterbaugh hitting his stride as inside linebacker for Mercyhurst
Aggressive. Fast. Downhill. That’s the way Knoch grad Tyler Buterbaugh said he likes to play football. It’s the perfect mentality for a linebacker, Buterbaugh’s position. But for a while during his early years at Mercyhurst, the 6-foot-2, 220-pounder wasn’t sure if he fit at outside linebacker or inside linebacker in...
Hampton Community Library programs for November
Offerings at Hampton Community Library, 3101 McCully Road, include: • “What a Wonder-Fall World” drop-in story time, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays through Nov. 30. Times are subject to going longer or shorter. Featured are stories, songs and crafts designed to celebrate discovery. All ages and...
Analysis: Penn State needs to get Nick Singleton, Kaytron Allen rolling
There were plenty of warning signs in Penn State’s narrow win over Indiana. The fact that the Nittany Lions — 31-point favorites on Saturday — needed a 57-yard touchdown pass from Drew Allar to KeAndre Lambert-Smith with less than two minutes to go is a concern on its own. But...
Michael Reagan: Americans are being hurt by the politics of hate
“The more we learn about the 2020 election the more ILLEGITIMATE it becomes. America deserves to know whether we have a FAKE president in the oval office.” How could Republicans in the House struggle for three weeks and then unanimously elect a man who said this kind of irresponsible stuff...
Letter to the editor: Follow-up needed on suspended monk at Saint Vincent
Kudos to the Trib for publishing the AP’s version of a story with local impact: “Baltimore priest now at Saint Vincent Archabbey after being dismissed over 2018 sexual harassment settlement” (Oct. 17, TribLIVE). But real thanks go to The Baltimore Banner for running the initial story that forced the Catholic...
Raw dog food recalled after it tests positive for salmonella
Blue Ridge Beef of North Carolina is recalling raw dog food that has tested positive for salmonella. Breeders Choice dog food was distributed to retailers in five states including Pennsylvania, according to an announcement with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The dog food was distributed in 2-pound logs between...
Letter to the editor: We need Girardi as district judge
This coming election, our choice for district judge is clear: Michael Girardi is the best candidate. The past several years have shown us that a magisterial district is best served when the judge has a strong understanding and experience in the law. And Girardi has that ability, from practicing it...
State police say man charged at IUP officer after making false robbery report
A Pittsburgh man is accused of attacking an Indiana University of Pennsylvania police officer with a knife after making a false report about a robbery in a parking lot near the football stadium. Cameron H. Raubaugh, 19, is accused of charging at the officer, who then fired a shot. No...
In brief: Hampton area happenings, week of Oct. 30, 2023
Hampton Heroes honors veterans Local veterans will be honored during the annual Hampton Heroes program at 10 a.m. Nov. 6 at the school district’s Fridley Field. Residents of Hampton, veterans who work in the township and graduates of Hampton High School are eligible for induction. About 200 men and women...
In brief: Rotary spaghetti dinner, fall leaf collection and more in Penn Hills, Verona
Spaghetti dinner Rotary Club of Penn Hills is hosting a spaghetti dinner featuring homemade meatballs and sauce by Grazia Tomasino on Nov. 9 at Mt. Hope Church, 12106 Frankstown Road. Dine in or takeout. For tickets or more information, visit pennhillsrotary.org/events. Thanksgiving reunion luncheon Kerr Presbyterian Church located at 157...
In brief: Winter sowing workshop, library events and more in the Quaker Valley area
Winter sowing workshop Join the Big Sewickley Creek Watershed Association and Fern Hollow Nature Center for a winter sowing workshop on Nov. 4, from 9-11 a.m. Attendees will learn about the basics of winter sowing, a simple and successful method of starting seeds in enclosed containers outdoors. This milkweed seed...
In brief: Monroeville area happenings, week of Oct. 30, 2023
Council schedule change Because of the general election, the next Monroeville Citizen Night and Council Work Session is changed from its regularly scheduled Tuesday to 7 p.m. Nov. 9. Citizen Night is for public questions and comments, and council’s monthly agenda-setting meeting follows. Council’s regular monthly meeting is at 7...
Letter to the editor: Vote Bengel, Zappala and Rockey
Dr. Eric Bengel is unquestionably the most qualified and experienced leader and should be reelected as Harrison’s 3rd Ward commissioner. He has proven in his first term to be responsible, respectful and nonpartisan, with no other agenda than to do what’s right for his constituents and the township. I’ve had...
Editorial: Meta lawsuit is only part of necessary actions on social media
The words “world wide web” were first used in 1989 to described the way data could be not only shared but also woven from one user to another. It was about computers being the loom that created an orderly process of connections. Perhaps the name should have been saved. It...
Letter to the editor: Zellers right choice for district judge
I have been a lawyer for 29 years, and I have worked with many lawyers and judges all across Pennsylvania. I can think of no better choice for district judge than Leslie Uncapher Zellers. Zellers is the only candidate who can serve the district for a full six-year term as...
The Stroller, Oct. 30, 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. Gingerbread house contest on tap at Leechburg Public Library Leechburg Public...
Letter to the editor: Klingensmith best candidate for district judge
On Nov. 7, voters in Murrysville, Export and Salem will have a clear choice in voting for district judge. Robert Klingensmith is a principled, lifelong member of the Murrysville community with extensive experience as an attorney. His practice involves clients requiring legal support and litigation in corporate, civil and criminal...
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of Oct. 30
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of Oct. 30....
Editorial cartoons for the week of Oct. 30
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High school sports schedules for Oct. 30, 2023
High schools Field hockey WPIAL playoffs Class 3A Finals Saturday’s schedule Pine-Richland (18-0) vs. Peters Township (13-4-2) at Washington & Jefferson, 4 p.m. Class 2A Finals Saturday’s schedule Penn-Trafford (17-2) vs. Fox Chapel (12-6) at Washington & Jefferson, 2 p.m. Class A Finals Saturday’s schedule Shady Side Academy (9-5) vs....
Penn State QB Drew Allar throws first INT, shows ‘resiliency’ with game-winning TD vs. Indiana
STATE COLLEGE — Before turning the corner in the south end zone tunnel and heading to the locker room, Drew Allar stopped in front of a camera and let out an emphatic scream. Allar’s release of emotion, punctuated with a smile, was as a stark contrast to last week when...
Scenes from the Valley: Images captured in the Alle-Kiski Valley from Oct. 19-25, 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,...
