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4 people dead and 9 injured in shooting at Michigan church, police sayVideo
GRAND BLANC, Mich. — At least four people are dead and several others were injured after a gunman opened fire at a church in central Michigan during Sunday service and set fire to the building, authorities said. The suspect was identified as Thomas Jacob Sanford, a 40-year-old from the neighboring...
Letter to the editor: The hate has to stop
The writer of the letter “Soft-on-crime policies have tragic consequences” (Sept. 26, TribLive) says Democrats are soft on crime and let criminals out on the street. Did you forget the Jan. 6 Capitol riots and President Trump pardoning everyone charged with or convicted of crimes related to the day? Many...
Analysis: Penn State’s offense waited too long to show up in White Out loss to Oregon
UNIVERSITY PARK — The Beaver Stadium crowd was tuned up for the biggest White Out in recent memory. Before No. 3 Penn State and No. 6 Oregon kicked off, fans were erupting during something as mundane as pregame player intros. Drew Allar drew a massive cheer. So did Nick Singleton...
Alle-Kiski Senior Citizen News – Sept. 28, 2025.
Armstrong County Senior Centers Apollo Wednesday and Thursday: 10 a.m., bingo. Hours: 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. weekdays. Details: Charlotte at 800-368-1066 or Amy at 724-478-1410. The center is at 707A N. Fifth St., Apollo. Freeport Monday: 10 a.m., Site Council meeting. Tuesday and Thursday: bingo. The center is at...
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of Sept. 28, 2025
Monroeville Michael Strauss sold property at 2684 Third St. to Luan Castro and Violet Tonelli for $299,900. Lynden Group LLC sold property at 829 Cottonwood Drive to Stephen and Heidi Zupanc for $206,500. Estate of Frank Sabino Jr. sold property at 1341 Foxboro Drive to Ranjan and Naba Godwami for...
North Hills real estate transactions for the week of Sept. 28, 2025
Bellevue John Kopicko sold property at 188 Dakota Ave. to ARDR International LLC for $97,500. Ian Buchanan sold property at 310 Glaser Ave. to Charles and Elise Lyman for $315,000. Cassiopeia Investment Group Ltd. sold property at 640-642 Maryland Ave. to Olivia Anne Martin for $270,000. Chris Balouris sold property...
Fox Chapel area real estate transactions for the week of Sept. 28, 2025
Etna Estate of Harry Joseph Thens sold property at 24 Christler St. to Jeremy and Cristina Fischer for $167,000. Phoenix Real Estate Solutions LLC sold property at 7 Spring St. Ext. to Nichael Burchlaw for $175,000. Fox Chapel Curt Vazquez sold property at 195 N. Grandview Drive to Tanner and...
Sewickley area real estate transactions for the week of Sept. 28, 2025
Aleppo Glenfield Road LLC sold property at 420 Glenfield Road to 410 Glenfield Rd LLC for $495,000. Bell Acres Estate of George Lenz sold property at 109 North Ave. to Brian and Nicole Breisinger for $51,000. Erik Wright sold property at 230 Summerlawn Drive to Ian Lawrence Matts and Elizabeth...
Letter to the editor: Community voices not being heard in West Leechburg
I recently proposed an amendment to our borough’s backyard chicken ordinance, but instead of giving the idea fair consideration or allowing residents to weigh in, our borough council dismissed it almost immediately. Their reasoning was that enforcement would be “too costly” and that allowing backyard chickens would somehow “destroy the...
Editorial: What does U.S. Steel’s $100 million announcement mean?
A promise has been made for the Pittsburgh steel industry. Again. Last week, U.S. Steel announced it was committing $100 million to a new slag recycler at the Edgar Thompson Works in Braddock. Any investment in the steel industry facilities throughout Western Pennsylvania is more than an investment in equipment...
The Stroller, Sept. 28, 2025: 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. Follow the Stroller on X at @VNDStroller. Coffee with a Cop...
Westmoreland happenings: Halloween Hottenanny, pet blessing, Wicked Witches Gala, more
Church news • St. James Church, New Alexandria, will have a pet blessing service at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, in the church parking lot, 306 St. James Lane. Details: 724-668-2829. Fundraisers • Mon Valley Paws will sponsor a golf ball drop at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, at Monessen...
Letter to the editor: Ideas to freshen up our communities
After being reminded that local leaders are always looking for suggestions on how to improve our communities, I thought I’d offer a few ideas. Hopefully, one or two are useful. First, I realize budgets are limited and everything can’t be accomplished overnight. Perhaps in conjunction with other future projects, something...
Educators question validity of national report claiming decline in test scores
Some Western Pennsylvania educators are pushing back on a national report indicating a decline in math and reading test scores among high school seniors. The report, released by the National Center for Education Statistics, has circulated through K-12 education sectors in recent weeks, raising concerns about seniors’ math and reading...
Contestants turn in terrific short-selling performance
I am impressed. Contestants in my annual Short Sellers Don’t Have Horns competition scored terrific results in the 2024-25 running of the contest. Short selling is a technique to profit from a stock’s decline. The goal in the contest is to pick a stock that will collapse. Of 16 contestants...
Latrobe grad Ja’Tawn Williams catching on quickly as redshirt freshman WR for Clarion
Standing alone in the left corner of the end zone, Ja’Tawn Williams waited patiently for the pass from Clarion quarterback Anthony Guercio to float into his waiting hands. Williams, a Latrobe grad, squeezed the ball, giving the Golden Eagles a commanding 27-0 lead over Wheeling with his first collegiate touchdown....
Deer Lakes grad Aiden Fletcher matures into key player for Westminster defense
Aiden Fletcher isn’t ashamed to admit it. There were more than a few times during his freshman season at Westminster when the upperclassmen had to reposition him on the field. But that was the point. He was on the field. The Deer Lakes grad played in all 11 games —...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Sept. 27, 2025
High schools Cross country Saturday’s results Youthtowne Clash At Baldwin Boys Individual: 1. Tyler Carroll, North Catholic, 16:12.99; 2. Devin Junko, Trinity, 16:16.47; 3. Riley McGee, Seneca Valley, 16:28.88; 4. Ethan Moldovan, Carlynton, 16:33.80; 5. Cooper Knorr, Chartiers Valley, 16:38.82; 6. Will Kuchera, Allderdice, 16:39.22; 7. Liam Gallocher, Chartiers Valley,...
High school roundup for Sept. 27, 2025: Penn Hills runs past Shaler
Doryan Peay rushed for 148 yards and two touchdowns to lead Penn Hills to a 36-7 victory over Shaler in Class 5A Northeast Conference football Saturday. Devin Harris threw for 121 yards and two touchdowns and ran for 76 yards and one TD for Penn Hills (2-4, 2-0), which outgained...
District college football roundup: IUP QB Matthew Rueve throws for 400 yards in win over Seton Hill
Matthew Rueve completed 30 of 37 passes for 400 yards and four touchdowns to lead IUP to a 40-13 victory over Seton Hill in PSAC football Saturday. Devin Whitlock caught 11 passes for 130 yards for IUP (3-1, 1-0) while teammates Maurice Massey, Leon Parson, Connor Shamany and Cyair Clark...
Steelers vs. Vikings: Get ready for 2025 Week 4 matchup in Dublin
Pittsburgh football fans will have an early wake-up call Sunday as the Steelers take on the Minnesota Vikings at Dublin’s Croke Park. Kickoff is set for 9:30 a.m. EST. The game will be broadcast on NFL Network and simulcast on WTAE locally, with Joe Davis on play-by-play alongside analyst Greg...
At least 36 dead, over 50 injured in stampede at Indian actor-politician Vijay’s rally, minister says
CHENNAI/BENGALURU — At least 36 people were killed and more than 50 injured on Saturday in a stampede at a rally held by Tamil actor Vijay, who is campaigning for election, the chief minister of Tamil Nadu said. Chief Minister MK Stalin said eight children and 16 women were among...
Russia warns NATO, EU: Any aggression will be met with ‘decisive response’
Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov warned NATO and the European Union on Saturday that “any aggression against my country will be met with a decisive response.” As Russia’s war rages in Ukraine, tensions have mounted along NATO’s eastern flank in recent weeks as Estonia has accused Moscow of sending three...
Man wounded in apparent Homewood shooting
An investigation is underway into the alleged Saturday morning shooting in Pittsburgh’s Homewood neighborhood. Police said a man was found outside a building in the 7200 block of Felicia Way just before 7 a.m. with a gunshot wound to his abdomen. The victim was able to speak but did not...
Patricia Lopez: ICE raids or work permits? The White House wants it both ways
President Donald Trump’s promise to ratchet immigration levels back is colliding headlong with his other goal: a thriving economy that brings manufacturing and foreign investment back to the U.S. He can’t have it both ways, but he doesn’t seem to understand that. Perhaps that’s why his administration keeps dangling —...
