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Letter to the editor: Our rights are for everyone
I’d like to address two “opinions” that were so “eloquently ” stated in these pages. Here’s my question to the writer of the letter “End of the virus or end of Trump letters?” (March 28, TribLIVE): People on your side of the aisle spent four years pouting and doing anything...
Restaurant restrictions loosened, but workers hard to find in Western PennsylvaniaVideo
“Help wanted” signs at restaurants across the region are as noticeable as menus, as businesses scramble to hire enough workers to serve more customers under loosened indoor dining restrictions. Restaurant owners and managers have been challenged to find enough workers to stay open longer and feed customers in a timely...
Letter to the editor: Any satisfaction with presidential election?
I have chosen to not divulge an opinion regarding the unfolding of current events. With the hostility on exhibit in the divided world of today, it doesn’t seem to be worth the exposure. Recently, I read Carol Carion’s letter “Voting for Biden was critical mistake”). It was succinct, elucidating and,...
The Stroller, April 10, 2021: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Publicize your club meetings, events and fundraisers in The Stroller. Send information at least a week in advance to vndnews@triblive.com. Please include a daytime telephone number. Household item collection to help local families Women of the Alle-Kiski Engaging, a division of the Alle Kiski Strong Chamber of Commerce, is sponsoring...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for April 9, 2021
High schools WPIAL Baseball Friday’s results Class 4A Section 2 Blackhawk 12, Beaver 6 Class 2A Section 4 Chartiers-Houston 3, Burgettstown 0 Nonsection Ringgold 5, Charleroi 2 East Allegheny 8, Clairton 1 Neshannock 15, Mohawk 0 Carmichaels 17, Jefferson-Morgan 0 Upper St. Clair 8, Pine-Richland 6 Derry 14, Burrell 4...
High school roundup for April 9, 2021: Beaver’s Payton List dominates with arm, bat
Payton List checked boxes all over the stat sheet in Beaver’s Section 3-4A softball victory Friday afternoon. List threw a three-hit shutout with 15 strikeouts and went 3 for 3 with two home runs and five RBIs to lead the Bobcats (3-0, 2-0) to an 8-0 victory over Central Valley...
Penguins goalie Casey DeSmith makes stunning save in win over Devils
During the Penguins’ 6-4 road win against the New Jersey Devils on Friday at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J., goaltender Casey DeSmith made 26 saves on 30 shots. One will live on in highlight form for some time to come. Soccer style. pic.twitter.com/QpExnC2eok— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) April 10,...
Pittsburgh police investigate fatal shooting in Sheraden
Pittsburgh police are investigating a shooting that claimed an 18-year-old Pittsburgh man Friday afternoon in the city’s Sheraden neighborhood. Officers found Kenneth Hairston, who had been shot in the head, when they responded to a Shotspotter alert at about 1:30 p.m. in the 700 block of Stafford Street. He was...
Pittsburgh police union appeals firing of former officer Paul Abel
The union that represents the Pittsburgh police is appealing the firing of an officer who has been in trouble dozens of times on technical grounds. Fraternal Order of Police Fort Pitt Lodge No. 1 filed a petition to vacate last month’s arbitration award, which found in favor of the City...
Dr. Gillian Beauchamp and Jessica Hessler: Syringe programs can save lives
Rosa had been diagnosed with endocarditis, a heart valve infection, and had undergone valve replacement surgery to repair the valve that now threatened her life. When released from the hospital, she lacked adequate housing, food and support to cope with the trauma of childhood abuse. She returned to injecting fentanyl....
Frick Park Snake makes humorous debut on social media
Frick Park Snake is back — this time on social media. It was only a matter of time. The large black rat snake that captured Western Pennsylvania’s attention on Thursday surfaced on Twitter. And it has a sense of humor. Its description: Snacking on pets since your dad was a...
Letter to the editor: Union Aid Society appreciative of community donations
Thanks to Union Aid Society donors Since 1898, the Union Aid Society has been assisting the residents of the 11 municipalities with financial aid and providing supplemental resources on numerous other local programs. As the saying goes, “This is not our first pandemic.” There are vast differences between 1914 and...
Letter to the editor: We should be protecting our police
As far as I’m concerned, this state seems to be going to hell in a handbasket. Regarding the article “A bill that criminalizes spitting on Pa. police includes extra penalties for people who are sick” (March 28, TribLIVE): The bill is punishing people for being sick when they spit on...
Laurels & lances: Art, justice and Peyton Manning
Laurel: To artistic expression. Public displays of creativity are nothing new. They were statues in ancient Greece and frescoes on the walls of medieval Europe. But art that doesn’t just decorate the community but represents it might be even more valuable. On Sunday, a new mural will be dedicated in...
Letter to the editor: No excuse for littering from vehicles
It’s a sad and disgusting state we live in when vehicle drivers and passengers have absolutely no respect for others’ property, winding down their windows and tossing out trash. The food wrappers, cans, bottles and plastics that litter our roadways show what our culture has become. There is no excuse...
Letter to the editor: Idiotic covid reasoning
This whole covid thing has put the idiots in charge. I had to submit a release-of-records form to my doctor. I offered to hand-deliver it to the office. I was told that was unacceptable, and they would not accept it. I would have to mail or fax it (email not...
Letter to the editor: Why we need to join RGGI
Fires, floods, once-in-a-century storms coming every few months — for those not in denial, the climate crisis is already upon us, demanding action now. The Biden administration has plans to cut greenhouse gas pollution quickly, and here in Pennsylvania, Gov. Tom Wolf also is taking important steps, such as having...
Letter to the editor: Not much compassion in Biden administration, either
After reading Oren Spiegler’s letter “Thankful for compassionate leaders” (March 30, TribLIVE), I was forced to reply. While I agree with Spiegler on some points regarding past presidents showing compassion, I am shocked by the current administration’s moves. Like a schoolyard get-even situation, President Biden couldn’t wait to cancel some...
The Stroller, April 9, 2021: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Publicize your club meetings, events and fundraisers in The Stroller. Send information at least a week in advance to vndnews@triblive.com. Please include a daytime telephone number. Free shredding event planned in Lower Burrell A free paper shredding event will be hosted by Rep. Bob Brooks from 9 to 11 a.m....
High school scores, summaries and schedules for April 8, 2021
High schools Baseball WPIAL Thursday’s results Class 2A Section 4 Blackhawk 12, Beaver 8 Nonsection Serra Catholic 13, South Allegheny 3 Chartiers Valley 17, Carrick 6 Southmoreland 6, Greensburg Central Catholic 4 North Hills 17, Fox Chapel 10 Shenango 14, Union 4 Cornell at Ambridge, ppd. Friday’s schedule Class 4A...
High school roundup for April 8, 2021: Twin brothers square off for section tennis title
In the history of WPIAL tennis, there’s never been a matchup of opponents who knew each others’ games better. In a battle of twin brothers, Quaker Valley’s Mike Sirianni defeated Will Sirianni, 6-3, 6-4, in the Section 4-AA singles championship Thursday at Quaker Valley. In the third-place match, Winchester Thurston’s...
2 fires near Ohiopyle State Park extinguished, nearly 500 acres of woodlands destroyed
Two fires at opposite ends of Ohiopyle State Park in Fayette County consumed nearly 500 acres of woodlands before they were extinguished early Friday morning, according to authorities. A fire along Dunbar Road in a state game lands areas was reported shortly after 5 p.m. and consumed more than 250...
Allegheny County Jail inmates can get vaccinated next week
Allegheny County Jail will offer covid-19 vaccinations to its incarcerated population and employees with two on-site clinics next week. The clinics will be held next Monday and Wednesday, according to an email from Chief Deputy Warden Laura Williams to staff that was obtained by the Tribune-Review. They will offer the...
Josh McNeil: The American Jobs Plan will build a better future for us all
We are at a critical moment in our nation’s future. In Pittsburgh last week, President Biden laid out a plan to meet the scale of the twin climate change and jobs crises with his American Jobs Plan. We need to get people back to work and build back our economy...
Mt. Pleasant man airlifted after crashing into Route 66 toll booth
A Mt. Pleasant man apparently suffered a “medical event” as he was exiting Toll Route 66 in Hempfield Tuesday and crashed into a toll booth, state police said. Kenneth G. Hamlin, 65, was airlifted to UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Oakland with serious injuries after the 6:35 p.m. crash at the...
