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Homestead man gets 12 years for selling fentanyl that led to overdose death
A Homestead man will serve 12 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to selling heroin and fentanyl that killed one person and almost killed another. Clayton Murphy, 45, was sentenced on Thursday by U.S. District Judge Mark Hornak as part of a plea agreement. He pleaded guilty in September...
Former Westmoreland County driver claims racial discrimination in suit against transit authority
A Jeannette woman who drove for National Express Transit and the Westmoreland County Transit Authority is suing both, alleging race discrimination and a hostile work environment. Ashley Oliver, who is Black, began working for the Illinois-based transit company in June 2019. Her employment then switched to the transit authority in...
Reports: Eagles assistant Duce Staley joins Lions
PHILADELPHIA — Eagles assistant head coach/running backs coach Duce Staley is joining the Lions in the same capacity, according to multiple reports. Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports first reported Staley’s departure to Detroit. “Longtime Eagles assistant coach Duce Staley will join Dan Campbell’s staff,” La Canfora tweeted. Tom Pelissero...
Unfiltered: Tim Benz and Mark Madden talk NFL playoffs, Steelers’ news, Penguins’ start, Pirates’ tradeVideo
NFL playoffs, Steelers’ news, Penguins hockey, Pirates’ trade. Tim Benz and Mark Madden return for this week’s edition of “Unfiltered” on TribLive’s Facebook page to talk all things Pittsburgh sports. Super Bowl LV is set and will feature the Kansas City Chiefs and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Benz and Madden talk...
Jefferson Hills council appoints residents to various boards, commissions
Jefferson Hills council recently appointed residents to various boards and commissions. Pervaiz Alvi, Derek Reckard and Christopher Hynes were reappointed to the planning commission with terms ending Dec. 31, 2024. Jeffrey Dean and Kerry Ripley were appointed to the planning commission with terms ending Dec. 31, 2022. Daniel Chiacchia was...
Dominion Voting Systems sues Giuliani for $1.3B over election claimsVideo
Dominion Voting Systems filed a defamation lawsuit Monday against Donald Trump’s personal lawyer, Rudy Giuliani, who led the former president’s efforts to question the results of the 2020 election, including in Pennsylvania. The lawsuit seeks more than $1.3 billion in damages for the voting machine company, a target for conservatives...
Letter to the editor: Tariffs and cosplay
I have to complain because prices have been going up on my favorite cosplay items. I had my choice of acrylic wigs, all styles, all colors, for less than five bucks. My collection of faux silk cravats grew to jackpot range in patterns and textures. It was feasible to purchase...
Letter to the editor: Why are teachers being vaccinated?
So we are vaccinating teachers and workers in local school districts? According to the state’s own website, that is phase 1B. We are still in phase 1A. So a bunch of younger people at low risk of problems even if they get the disease are getting preference over elderly people...
In brief: Plum Republican Committee changes January meeting; kindergarten registration open in Plum
The Plum Republican Committee will meet at 7 p.m. Jan. 28 at the Palmieri’s Restaurant, 951 Old Frankstown Road. The guest speaker will be newly elected state Rep. Carrie Lewis DelRosso, a former Oakmont councilwoman. The meeting is open to all registered Republicans and provides a forum to meet with candidates,...
In brief: Candidates sought for Penn Hills school district advisory committee; church event on tap; scholarships available
Candidates sought for school district advisory committee Penn Hills School District Chief Recovery Officer Daniel Matsook is seeking interested candidates to serve on an advisory committee for the district’s financial recovery plan. Interested parties must be a resident of Penn Hills, preference given to longstanding residents and/or parents of current...
In brief: Ash Wednesday service, student art on display, glass recycling, college achievements and more in Hampton
Hampton Presbyterian Church will hold an Ash Wednesday worship service to mark the first day of Lent on Feb. 17 at 7:30 p.m. Depending on the covid restrictions in place when the service occurs, ashes may be distributed, according to church officials. Because of the coronavirus pandemic, the nursery will...
Fox Chapel news briefs: Nature walks, adult education, free computer classes and more
Reed Smith’s 2021 promotion class includes two Fox Chapel area attorneys. Christopher Brennan is a member of the Global Regulatory Enforcement Group and Jennifer Gardner is a member of the Global Corporate Group focusing on employee benefit and executive compensation matters. Brennan is an antitrust lawyer who blends economic theory...
In brief: Monroeville seeks volunteers for various boards, commissions, authorities
Monroeville Municipality has 22 vacancies across nine different boards, commissions and authorities, according to municipal records. Municipal Manager Tim Little said he is accepting letters of interest, along with resumes for the positions. For more information, visit monroeville.pa.us. Church event planned Monroeville Christian Church will host Oklahoma-based Creation Truth Foundation...
News briefs: Ash Wednesday services, Shaler Area accolades, blood drive and more
Hampton Presbyterian Church will observe the first day of Lent on Feb. 17 with an Ash Wednesday worship service at 7:30 p.m. Ashes will be distributed, pending restrictions. The nursery is not available during covid-19 but small children are welcome to be with their families in the service. There are...
Letter to the editor: Which party is drunk on power?
You can always tell what the Democrats are guilty of by what they accuse Republicans of doing. In his letter “GOP’s desperate actions” (Jan. 5, TribLIVE), Robert J. Reiland states: “Our Republicans in office have become so drunk on power that they no longer value the nation or the Constitution.”...
Editorial: Odds are good for gambling in pandemic
Fewer people gambled in casinos in Pennsylvania in 2020. Is anyone surprised? The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board recently issued a report that detailed that fact, outlining how one of the state’s newest and fastest growing industries faced the same kind of problems many others did during the coronavirus pandemic. Total...
Letter to the editor: Proposed bill would give legislators power over judiciary
The Pennsylvania General Assembly is fast-tracking an attempt to change the Pennsylvania Constitution to establish judicial districts for state appellate courts. Instead of having statewide elections for these judges, we would elect them by regions, drawn by the legislators, giving the General Assembly too much influence over the courts. This...
Letter to the editor: Repercussions for Republicans’ role in big lie
Pennsylvania was ground zero for accusations of rigged elections by President Trump and Republican, including Western Pennsylvania representatives Guy Reschenthaler, Mike Kelly and John Joyce. Multiple Pennsylvania investigations found a total of three confirmed cases of voter fraud, all for Trump. With this information and 64 of 65 court cases...
The Stroller, Jan. 25, 2021: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Publicize your non-profit’s meetings, fundraisers and community events in The Stroller. Send information at least a week in advance to vndnews@triblive.com. Please include a daytime telephone number. Lenten fish fry listings wanted Ash Wednesday is Feb. 17. The Stroller is compiling a list of fish fries taking place Ash Wednesday...
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of Jan. 25
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of Jan. 25....
Editorial cartoons for the week of Jan. 25
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In brief: Library info, virtual services and more around Sewickley
Sewickley Public Library, 500 Thorn St., is not open to the public and is offering only remote services and curbside pickup. To schedule curbside pickup, fill out the form online requesting the items you want, select a date and time and pick up the items at the scheduled time. When...
In Brief: 3rd-grade author, senior citizen rebate and more in Pine, Richland
Pine-Richland 3rd grader pens fantasy novel A Pine-Richland third grader who loves to read and was inspired by her teacher’s writing assignments published her first paperback novel. The fantasy fiction book titled “Magic Alliances: Three Days Dark Magic” was written by Riya Jhamb, who attends Eden Hall Upper Elementary. The...
In brief: Chamber virtual summit, sock drive and more in Carnegie, South Fayette
South West Communities Chamber of Commerce virtual events On March 2, the South West Communities Chamber of Commerce will host its first annual virtual trade show. The 2021 Virtual Summit will showcase companies across online channels to help participants grow their business in the new year. This full-day online event...
High school schedules for Jan. 25, 2021
Basketball Boys Monday’s schedule WPIAL Class 5A Section 1 Ringgold at Albert Gallatin, 7 p.m. Class 4A Section 2 Lincoln Park at Quaker Valley, 6:30 p.m. Class 2A Section 2 Northgate at Chartiers-Houston, 7:30 p.m. Section 3 Serra Catholic at Jeannette, 7:30 p.m. Class A Section 1 Rochester at Western...
