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North Side natives make good friends, better opponents on boxing card at The Meadows
Boxing, at its core, is a sport built from differences. Usually, two guys who grew up together and trained together never square off in the ring for more than sparring. “We’re doing something that’s typically not being done,” said Michael Manna (6-5, 4 KO), 40. “I think 100% that it’s...
Editorial: VA needs more than a review in wake of veteran suicide at facility
Suicide is a word people dance around. There is fear that it is part contagion that can spread if given too much exposure. There can be an idea that talking about it can give people ideas. While it is tempting to dismiss these as urban legends, there is data from...
Letter to the editor: Keep Peck Yakopec as judge
I am writing to endorse Judge Cheryl Peck Yakopec for reelection as district judge. I have known Peck Yakopec for 30 years. She has been our local judge and an active member of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas in Vandergrift. As a judge, Peck Yakopec has always been available...
The Stroller, Oct. 24, 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. West Deer dog shelter requests donations The West Deer Dog Shelter...
Letter to the editor: Rockey best pick for Allegheny County executive
The members of the Pennsylvania Laborers’ District Council are proud to stand with the Steamfitters Local 449, our union brothers and sisters from the Boilermakers Local 154, and all of the local law enforcement unions in supporting Joe Rockey for Allegheny County executive. Why are unions lining up behind Rockey?...
Man who killed Upper St. Clair woman resentenced to life in prison instead of death
A man previously convicted of killing a 78-year-old Upper St. Clair woman in 2003 and given the death penalty appeared in court Tuesday and was resentenced to a life prison term. Patrick Stollar, 45, was found guilty of first-degree murder in 2008. Two days later, a jury recommended he be...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Oct. 23, 2023
High schools Hockey Monday’s results Class 3A Upper St. Clair 4, Bethel Park 3 (OT) Class A Avonworth 5, Hampton 1 Chartiers Valley 5, Plum 2 Fox Chapel 9, Penn-Trafford 5 Franklin Regional 6, North Hills 2 Montour at Meadville, (n) Mars 4, North Catholic 1 Quaker Valley 8, Kiski...
High school roundup for Oct. 23, 2023: Hopewell boys dethrone Deer Lakes in Class 2A 1st round
Tommy Armour and Chris Colonna scored two goals each as No. 14 Hopewell pulled off a 4-0 upset of defending champion Deer Lakes (14-3), the third seed, in a WPIAL Class 2A boys soccer first-round match Monday night. Nick Revier recorded the shutout for the Vikings (10-6), who move on...
Pittsburgh Rite Aid robbed, search for suspect underway
Pittsburgh Police are investigating an armed robbery of a Rite Aid pharmacy Downtown. Public Safety spokeswoman Cara Cruz said officers responded to the call around 8:30 p.m. Monday along the 100 block of Forbes Avenue. Police described the suspect as a man dressed in all black and wearing a ski...
15-year-old Ingram skateboarder dies 5 days after getting hit by vehicle
The 15-year-old skateboarder who was hit by a vehicle last week died, his grandmother told Trib news partner WTAE. Charlie Thornburg was hit by the vehicle Wednesday evening at the intersection of Winlock Avenue and Joel Street in Ingram. The driver of the vehicle involved in the crash remained on...
Panera Bread sued after Pa. student dies from ‘charged lemonade’
Panera Bread has been sued after the death of a University of Pennsylvania student. The student — who had a heart condition — had reportedly drank one of the chain’s “charged lemonades” prior to passing away. NBC News reports how the lawsuit was filed Monday in the Philadelphia Court of...
Bad tech, staffing shortages hinder Pa. as it reassesses health care coverage for thousands
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania is struggling with faulty technology, persistent staffing shortages, and flawed procedures as it reassesses health care coverage for hundreds of thousands of...
Wilkinsburg man gets 25 to 50 years for killing Tarentum woman
A Wilkinsburg man will serve 25 to 50 years in prison for killing the mother of his child in Tarentum in 2021. DaShawn Frederick, 28, pleaded guilty Monday to third-degree murder, making terroristic threats and endangering the welfare of children. The sentence was negotiated. Investigators said Frederick had been in...
Pa. State Police: Snapchat shooting threat ‘not credible’
State troopers said they increased their presence at some schools Monday after being alerted to a Snapchat message containing a threat to carry out a shooting at “Central High School.” Police from Troop A in Greensburg said they do not have evidence to suggest the threat was credible and determined...
Stowe man gets at least 21 years in prison for killing 2-year-old girl
Javonne Swinton read the letter she wrote to her daughter. “How I miss you so much,” it began. “You are a soul so pure of love and happiness, it can heal broken hearts.” Brielle Swinton, who would have turned 5 in February, was killed on Dec. 30, 2021, by her...
Pat Browne and Jason Kavulich: How to get the most out of expansion of Property Tax/Rent Rebate program
When Gov. Josh Shapiro recently signed historic legislation creating Act 7 of 2023, he kept a promise he made to older Pennsylvanians by delivering a major expansion of the Property Tax/Rent Rebate (PTRR) program. The governor recognizes this program serves as a lifeline for hundreds of thousands of people in...
Why In-N-Out has barely changed its business for 75 years — not even its fries
LOS ANGELES — The year was 1948. World War II was in the rearview mirror and in Los Angeles, drive-in restaurants were in full swing. Those food stands that first began sprouting up more than a decade earlier had evolved. In a city where the number of drive-ins was said...
Exploring Colorado’s Grand Mesa, the largest flat-top mountain in the world
MESA COUNTY, Colo. — Spencer Christensen is conflicted when he talks about Colorado’s Grand Mesa. “As a person who likes the Grand Mesa for personal reasons, I want it to be kept secret,” he said. “But as a business owner who has the Grand Mesa Lodge, it’s just the opposite....
Nathan Benefield: Shapiro must reset his legislative strategy
The recent sexual harassment scandal rocking Gov. Josh Shapiro’s administration has made many headlines. And though Shapiro must take these accusations seriously, there could be a silver lining for the governor: Appointing a new head of legislative affairs offers the opportunity to reset his relationship with lawmakers. So far, Shapiro...
Mt. Pleasant grad Cody Vokes making most of final season with West Liberty football team
Cody Vokes is pretty straightforward when asked what he loves about football. The team aspect. Getting to meet great people. Being on the field with “his guys.” Oh, and there’s this: “This is going to sound a little crazy: You can physically assault someone and not go to jail,” he...
Westmoreland County Senior Spotlight: Hempfield’s Caden Biondi
The high school golf season is over for Hempfield’s boys team, but its campaign didn’t come without some bright spots. There was one that senior golfer Caden Biondi was quick to reference. “We set the Greensburg Country club course record for our team with a score of 190, so we...
Plum grad Dannika Susko quickly growing into college game for Pitt-Johnstown women’s volleyball
For most teenagers, the transition from high school to college is a giant leap, particularly when it comes to time-management skills. The ability to multi-task gets even harder for those who also play a sport. Dannika Susko didn’t see it that way. In fact, the Plum grad feels like she...
Analysis: Nittany Lions waste arguably the best defense in college football
COLUMBUS, Ohio — One by one, the Nittany Lions filed off the Ohio Stadium turf. Some heads were hung low. Some stared directly toward the visitor’s tunnel. Many — if not all — were wondering what could have been Saturday afternoon. Penn State had its shot. The Nittany Lions had...
Scenes from the Valley: Images captured in the Alle-Kiski Valley from Oct. 12-18, 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,...
Letter to the editor: Innamorato still a socialist?
I am having a problem believing Allegheny County executive candidate Sara Innamorato on her explanation on her “former” affiliation with the Democratic Socialists of America. She claims she left in 2018 to run for the Pennsylvania state House. This is my first red flag, because it appears to be a...
