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Letter to the editor: Buccerio for Franklin Regional board
After reading the hateful characterizations made in the letter ”Don’t vote for radical Franklin Regional board candidates” (May 9, TribLIVE), I rushed to my computer to respond to his judgmental remarks regarding an outstanding candidate for Franklin Regional School Board, Deb Buccerio. I would be proud to have Buccerio representing...
The Stroller, May 13, 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. HOPE Center shares summer wish list The Alle-Kiski Area HOPE Center,...
Letter to the editor: Weinstein for county executive
I’m voting for John Weinstein for Allegheny County executive on May 16. Weinstein gets it. Under law, the assessment office is run by the executive as chief assessor. Is the assessment office prepared to reassess 585,000 parcels? Nope. Although I favor cyclical reassessment, Allegheny County government keeps moving the goal...
In brief: News from Wexford, McCandless and more
The Western PA Writing Project from the University of Pittsburgh will be hosting their 10th annual Young Writers’ Institute. It will be held from 9 a.m.-noon the week of June 19-23 at the Sing Sing Sing Studio in Wexford. The workshop is geared for incoming fifth through eighth graders. Scholarships...
FCA students place in science, history, geography bees
Eight Dorseyville Middle School students will be testing their knowledge of geography, history or science in national and international competitions after winning awards at the International Academic Competitions Latrobe Regional Finals. Geography Bee Seventh-grader William Henderson won second place in the IAC Geography Bee, and Lucas Ahern and Diego Pelfrey...
Fox Chapel Area School News
Dorseyville Middle School eighth-graders Ané Giguere and Alyssa Poole were selected to perform with the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association District 1 Junior High Chorus. The chorus featured 155 students from 58 schools from Allegheny, Fayette, Greene, Washington, and Westmoreland counties. The festival was held at North Hills Middle School April...
Kids still got to touch trucks, sit in some, on Saturday despite rain in Harrison
The Harrison Township Recreation Board held its fourth annual touch-a-truck event Saturday at Highlands High School in Harrison. Many types of trucks, emergency vehicles, construction vehicles, were scheduled to appear on what turned out to be a rainy morning....
Pirates farm report for May 12, 2023: Playing right field, Henry Davis gets 2 more hits for Curve
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 16-20) was held to five hits in a 2-1 loss to St. Paul (Twins). 1B Malcom Nunez (.200) went 1 for 3 and hit his third home run. LF Ryan Vilade (.279) was 1 for 2 with a double and two walks. SS Nick Gonzales (.274) was 1...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for May 12, 2023
High schools WPIAL Baseball Friday’s results Nonsection Kiski Area 11, Burrell 3 New Castle 5, Ambridge 3 Norwin 6, Penn-Trafford 1 Quaker Valley 3, Shady Side Academy 2 Southmoreland 6, Frazier 1 WPIAL playoffs Class 6A Quarterfinals May 22 schedule Pine-Richland (14-6) vs. Hempfield (11-9); Seneca Valley (16-4) vs. Mt....
High school roundup for May 12, 2023: Neshannock softball heads into playoffs undefeated
Aaralyn Nogay doubled, homered and drove in five runs as Neshannock tuned up for the playoffs with a 6-2 nonsection softball victory over Cathedral Prep on Friday. Gabby Quinn and Ali Giordano each had three hits for the Lancers (17-0), the top seed in the WPIAL Class 2A playoffs. Madison...
Gary Franks: Former Republican congressman regrets supporting Clarence Thomas
Last May at a conservative function held in Dallas, the Old Parkland Conference, where Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas was in attendance for the weekend event, along with dozens of minority conservatives, I had an interesting experience. I got “kicked out” of the conference because I challenged the views of...
Obama Academy captures City League boys volleyball title
The Obama Academy boys volleyball team won the City League championship for the first time since 2014 on Thursday, defeating Allderdice, 3-0. Game scores were 25-14, 25-15 and 25-9. Junior outside hitter Kareem Scott had 18 kills, junior outside hitter Torrien Perkins added seven kills and six aces, and junior...
Zach Kennedy: Dems in strong position to hold Pa. Senate seat
Democratic U.S. Sen. Bob Casey, Jr. has quietly built one of the most successful political legacies in Pennsylvania history. Prior to Casey’s 2018 reelection victory, never before had a Pennsylvania Democrat won three terms to the United States Senate. As the Scranton native eyes his 2024 reelection campaign, he not...
Pa. deer hunter who mistakenly shot Centre County man in the head gets jail time
BELLEFONTE — A Centre County man who tried to shoot a deer on the crest of a hill but instead shot his older neighbor in the head lost his bid Friday to stay out of jail. Michael Lloyd, 41, of College Township was sentenced by Centre County President Judge Jonathan...
Norwin elementary school teacher is finalist for state teacher of the year
The state Department of Education announced Friday that Rachel Kalberer, an elementary teacher in the Norwin School District, is among 12 educators nominated to be the 2024 Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year. Other finalists and their school districts are: Anthony Angelini, Conewago Valley; Brittney Bell, Carmichaels Area; Jonathan Bickel, Eastern...
Pat Browne and Jason Kavulich: Now is time to expand the Property Tax/Rent Rebate program
For more than 50 years, Pennsylvania has held the unique distinction of being the only state in the nation where proceeds from its state lottery are directed solely to programs that benefit older adults. This partnership between the Pennsylvania Lottery and our commonwealth’s seniors has generated nearly $34 billion in...
The debt ceiling crisis may look like a rerun, but it could end differently this timeVideo
The last time the U.S. government went to the brink of defaulting on its debt — in 2011 — the stock market tumbled and there was something close to a panic across the economy before Washington came to its senses and cut a deal. Much the same scenario is unfolding...
Letter to the editor: Keep Chew as commissioner
I appreciate all that Commissioner Doug Chew is doing for the overall well-being of people in Westmoreland County. I shout his praises any time his name is mentioned. In my 20-plus years working in the mental health field, he has been more present and involved than any other elected official....
Vacation Bible School, morning prayer and more at Sewickley area houses of worship
Antioch Baptist Church Sunday service is at 10:45 a.m. Antioch Baptist Church will be hosting a 3 vs. 3 basketball tournament on May 20, at 12:30 p.m. at Brooks Elementary School, 1720 Hassam Road, Coraopolis. All are welcome. The tournament is for ages 8–11, 12–14, 15–17, and 18 and up....
Letter to the editor: Yakopec more than just a great judge
I am writing to support Judge Cheryl Peck Yakopec because she is a public servant who gives back to the community. She is an excellent judge, but it is all the other things that she does that make her irreplaceable. She has students do community service at the American Legion...
Laurels & lances: Sprucing up and cleaning up
Laurel: To gussying up. Prom season is upon us, and it’s important to remember, amid the fancy gowns and limo rides, that not every family can afford the cost of what can be a pricey milestone. For some, it can top $1,000. It’s hard to get in under $100 —...
Letter to the editor: Vote Zellers for new leadership
I am writing in support of Leslie Uncapher Zellers for district judge. The incumbent judge in District 10-1-04 is touting her 28-plus years in office as the reason we should vote for her. After nearly three decades in office from this career politician, it is time to give this office...
The Stroller, May 12, 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. Free gardening program offered in New Kensington Penn State Master Gardeners...
Ligonier Township supervisors question work done by fellow board member’s company
Two Ligonier Township supervisors are raising concerns after a company co-owned by a fellow board member did about $15,500 worth of work for the municipality over four years. But Supervisor John Beaufort said he was trying to leverage his background in construction and project management in an effort to help...
Letter to the editor: Keep Bengel as district judge
As an attorney for over 40 years, I have practiced before district judges across the state. I have observed four characterisitcs that make a great district judge. They must be available. Many district judges have other employment. This greatly decreases the time they and their staff are in the office....
