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Belle Vernon baseball has plenty left for 2021 season
When it comes to pitching, the Belle Vernon baseball team definitely leans left. The Leopards are loaded with left-handed arms, from junior ace Andrew Sokol to seniors Andrew Kostelnik and Peyton Rothey to freshman Colton Lee. It’s a rarity, particularly at the high school level, and the abundance of lefties...
In hard-hit restaurant industry, hiring more staff is tall order in Western Pa.
A sign seeking job applicants hangs in the window of Anchor Inn in Harrison. It’s been there for about six months. That sign has garnered only two applicants, owner Joe Kolek said Thursday. “Everybody’s got ‘help wanted’ signs,” Kolek said. “I think everybody is in the same boat trying to...
Ross woman charged with involvement in Capitol riot
When the FBI was investigating a Bridgeville man for his involvement in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, they spoke to an acquaintance of his, Jennifer Heinl. During that Jan. 28 conversation, Heinl, of Ross, said she had gone to Washington, D.C., the day before the attack, but that she hadn’t...
Food Podcast: Clearview credit union assists in Pittsburgh food bank’s mission
The Food Podcast is made possible each week, in large part, thanks to Clearview Federal Credit Union. Through their sponsorship, the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank is able to share stories of supporters, staff, volunteers and more. During the pandemic, Clearview has faced its own challenges while still making the...
Restaurant owners in eastern suburbs brace for change next month with cautious optimism
Restaurant owners in the area are bracing for yet another change to operations come next month. This time, though, they are welcoming the change as it means coming one step closer to pre-pandemic days, even if it presents a new challenge of finding staff to meet a potential uptick in...
Penn State running back competition ‘wide open’ entering spring practice
UNIVERSITY PARK — Ja’Juan Seider sees plenty of talent and experience when he looks around the Penn State running backs room. Noah Cain was a breakout performer in 2019 before an injury in the season opener paved the way for Keyvone Lee and Caziah Holmes to contribute as freshmen. Devyn...
Letter to the editor: Do our presidential votes count against us on vaccine?
Just asking, could the reason Westmoreland County is so very low on receiving the coronavirus vaccine be because we are mostly registered as Republicans and most likely did not vote for Joe Biden for president? Just asking. Mary Ann Badar Hempfield...
AMC opening 98% of movie theaters
It’s showtime! AMC Theatres says it will have 98% of its U.S. movie theaters open on Friday, with more expected to open by March 26. Shares of AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc. are up more than 4% before the market open on Thursday. Movie theaters all over shuttered their doors a...
Letter to the editor: Encourage QV School Board to initiate a referendum
In your March 11 edition, a citizen-led group calling itself QV Strong addressed your local readers. The group presented themselves as proponents for building a new high school, to be constructed on a hilltop overlooking Leetsdale and Edgeworth. In laying out their case, the group put forth a number of...
Letter to the editor: QV Strong should demand a referendum
QV Strong’s introductory letter to the community on March 11 in the Sewickley Herald misunderstands the strongest argument by new high school opponents regarding a referendum. By definition, a “conservative” financing plan is to secure as much of the necessary capital projected. In fact, it’s the only responsible course, especially...
Letter to the editor: More conservative sources, not Associated Press
I have been a Trib subscriber for almost 50 years. There used to be newspaper choices, but now one must fit all. I subscribe mostly for the local news and obits. I have two questions: 1. Half of your letters to the editor seem to come from people of conservative...
Bill would make daylight saving time permanent in Pennsylvania
If some Pennsylvania lawmakers get their way, you won’t need to remember the phrase “spring forward, fall back.” Lawmakers are pushing a bill that urges Congress to authorize states to make daylight saving time apply year-round. The House State Government Committee approved the bill on Wednesday. The bill, which passed...
Letter to the editor: People, not guns, responsible for crimes
More migrants are showing up at our borders. Now our president seems to want to make sure we cannot buy guns or ammunition to protect ourselves. He also wants those who are killed by assault weapons to be able to sue gun manufacturers. What about those other assault weapons that...
Letter to the editor: More like ‘Non-Equality’ Act
In everyday speech, to quote, “we often use the word equality to refer to much more complicated and, often, controversial subjects.” For example, several amendments to the U.S. Constitution (as well as the original document) legally establish equality of rights for all Americans. Today, all Americans of any gender, race,...
Editorial: A plan to fund PennDOT projects that has no sticking power
Chances are that if you go out and look at your license plate right now, there is a little remnant of history hanging onto the corner. For decades, Pennsylvania registered vehicles by issuing a tiny rectangle with the date to affix on the license plate. You would get the stamp-sized...
Letter to the editor: Republican Party unrecognizable
Republicans refused to convict President Trump for inciting an armed insurrection against the U.S. government. They bought it. Now they own it. I have observed politics for over 60 years. I no longer know what the Republican Party stands for. Conservatives used to demand good character in political leaders. Now...
Letter to the editor: Covid-positive immigrants allowed into U.S.
It is disturbing that on Feb. 28, 108 illegal immigrants who tested positive for covid-19 were released into our country by the Biden administration. This irrational action occurred, after we, U.S. citizens, during the last year have been locked down for months at a time. Further, our government has spent...
The Stroller, March 18, 2021: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Publicize your non-profit’s 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. New Kensington Cleanup event seeks volunteers The annual Clean Up New Kensington event is planned for noon to 4 p.m. April 11 in the...
State police investigating vehicle crash in Fawn, 1 person hurt
A Tarentum man was hurt in a one-car crash in Fawn Wednesday night, according to state police. The crash happened around 9:30 p.m. on Route 908 near Ridge Road, an Allegheny County dispatcher said. State police said Michael Henderson, 29, was heading west on Route 908 when his car hit...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for March 17, 2021
High schools Basketball Boys PIAA playoffs First round Class 3A Wednesday’s results Lancaster Catholic 50, Taylor Riverside 47 Class 2A Wednesday’s results Bristol 40, Williams Valley 36 Old Forge 59, Wyalusing 52 Karns City 72, Conemaugh Township 46 Girls PIAA playoffs First round Class 4A Wednesday’s results Gwynned Mercy 39,...
Biden agrees Putin is a killer, says he’ll pay price for meddling
President Joe Biden agreed that Russian President Vladimir Putin is a “killer,” and said in an interview with ABC News on Wednesday that Russia would pay for alleged interference in U.S. elections. His comments, recorded Tuesday, came the same day as a U.S. intelligence community report that said Putin ordered...
Ohio attorney general sues Biden administration over federal pandemic relief law
The Ohio attorney general is taking the Biden administration to court over federal “American Rescue Plan.” A.G. Dave Yost is suing the administration over rules in the stimulus bill that prevent states from using the billions of dollars in funding for tax cuts, Cleveland.com reported Wednesday. Yost told Cleveland.com that...
Covid cases hit Allegheny County court records division, causing procedural changes
At least six employees from the Allegheny County Department of Court Records criminal division office are out this week after testing positive for covid-19, and 16 more are being quarantined, according to several sources in the courthouse. No one in county administration, which oversees the office, or court administration, which...
49ers to sign tackle Trent Williams to record 6-year contract, add center Alex MackVideo
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The 49ers early Wednesday morning made big news along the offensive line, making a pair of notable signings. First, they agreed to terms on a record-setting contract with free agent Trent Williams, who will sign a six-year deal worth up $138.06 million, making him far and...
No Blue-White game, but Penn State will admit some students for final spring practice
Penn State will not have a traditional Blue-White game in 2021, but it will host some fans at Beaver Stadium for the team’s final spring practice. The Lions’ athletic department announced Wednesday that it will allow only University Park first-year students and the families and guests of student-athletes, coaches and...
