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Trump slams Supreme Court for refusing to overturn election, lashes out at Barr
President Trump unleashed an angry tweet storm Saturday at the Supreme Court for dismissing his effort to overturn his election loss — and took a new shot at Attorney General Bill Barr. He repeated his claims about election fraud and blasted the top court for rejecting the long-shot Texas lawsuit...
Letter to the editor: Electric cars should have meters
I agree that Volkswagens shouldn’t pay an additional road tax — as long as they aren’t used on public roads. Not necessarily a flat fee; I think they should have a separate electric meter, just as internal combustion cars pay for roads by the taxes on fuel usage. And electricity...
Student news: SSA freshman in rebroadcast of CLO production; holiday projects completed
Shady Side Academy freshman Jack Engel will appear in the Pittsburgh CLO’s production of “A Musical Christmas Carol” that will be broadcast by WQED in December. Since the show can’t be performed live on stage this year due to the covid-19 pandemic, they are broadcasting the 2018 production which was...
Letter to the editor: We need representatives who’ll look out for our interests
I read in disbelief the article “Western Pa. congressmen join rebuke of U.S. Attorney General William Barr” (Dec. 3, TribLIVE). Five Pennsylvania Republicans, including John Joyce and Guy Reschenthaler, expressed dismay because Barr is not supporting President Trump’s election fraud conspiracy. Certainly these Republicans know it has been reported that...
Editorial: Food banks filling holiday need
Certain reminders come to us every holiday season. Red kettles and ringing bells at shopping center doors urge us to drop in a few coins to help those in need. A box waits to collect toys for kids who won’t get any otherwise. And perhaps most ubiquitous is the food...
Letter to the editor: Trump lost because of Trump
Well, the Trump supporters brought out the crying towels! I have no doubt these were not used because of children taken from their parents at our southern border; nor were they used because of the nearly 300,000 American deaths from covid-19. They were used because of Trump’s loss to Joe...
The Stroller, Dec. 12, 2020: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Volunteers needed at Kiski Valley Cat & Kitten Rescue Kiski Valley Cat & Kitten Rescue in Apollo is seeking volunteers and donations. The organization is dedicated to the prevention of cruelty and neglect toward cats and kittens and provides shelter and necessary medical care until they can find their forever...
High school roundup for Dec. 11, 2020: OLSH boys top North Catholic in battle of WPIAL champs
With only a few hours to spare before a three-week, state-mandated sports shutdown, a pair of defending WPIAL champions managed to squeeze in one of the season’s most marquee boys basketball matchups. Jake DiMichele scored 37 points and Dante Spadafora added 21 to lead OLSH to an 80-74 victory over...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Dec. 11, 2020
Basketball Boys Friday’s results WPIAL Neshannock tournament Semifinals Neshannock 73, Moniteau 43 Mercyhurst Prep 74, Shenango 50 Championship Neshannock 57, Mercyhurst Prep 43 Consolation Shenango 75, Moniteau 51 Nonsection Seton LaSalle 54, Beaver 39 Brentwood 58, Northgate 28 Brownsville 35, Chartiers-Houston 32 Butler 82, Latrobe 72 Chartiers Valley 64, Penn...
Covid cases continue to ravage Pennsylvania jails, prisons
Jails and prisons across Pennsylvania are being overwhelmed by the spread of covid-19, and advocates for the incarcerated population fear it will get worse before it gets better. As the numbers skyrocketed this week, the state Department of Corrections reported that a 77-year-old inmate with pre-existing conditions died on Thursday...
No. 11 West Virginia rallies, escapes with win against North TexasVideo
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Sean McNeil scored 15 points, and No. 11 West Virginia rallied for a 62-50 win over North Texas on Friday. Taz Sherman added 13 points, and Derek Culver had 10 points — all in the second half — and 10 rebounds for the Mountaineers (5-1), who trailed...
Pair held for court in shooting of 1-year-old boy in Spring Hill
Two men charged with criminal homicide in connection with the shooting death of a 1-year-old who was killed by a stray bullet in Spring Hill this summer will face trial. Andre Crawford, 29, of McKeesport, and Marvin Hill, 41, had a preliminary hearing Friday before Magistrate Judge David J. Barton....
Pine-Richland alums earn scholarships, journalism, Legion scholarships available
Pine-Richland grads earn scholarships Two Pine-Richland graduates attending Baldwin Wallace University in Ohio have received scholarships. Kaitlin McGuire of Gibsonia, majoring in communication sciences and disorders, earned the Edith A. White Speech Scholarship. Zach Riggins of Wexford, majoring in exercise science, earned the Boesel School of Business Undergraduate Scholarship. Inducted...
Tull Family Theater closing to comply with Gov. Tom Wolf’s order
Beginning tomorrow, The Tull Family Theater in Sewickley will close to comply with Gov. Tom Wolf’s shutdown order. According to a news release, patrons who have purchased advance tickets or rented private screenings already have been contacted and offered refunds. The Theater’s Virtual Screening Rooms remain open and can be...
Biden, Harris named Time magazine’s ‘Person of the Year’
President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris were named Time magazine’s Person of the Year on Thursday night, besting President Donald Trump, front-line health care workers and racial justice protesters as the year’s most influential newsmakers. Time picked Biden and Harris over three other finalists — President Trump, front-line...
The Westmoreland Museum of American Art closes through Jan. 5
The Westmoreland Museum of American Art will be closed beginning Saturday through Jan. 5. The Greensburg museum cited “recently implemented restrictions” that are part of the state’s reponse to the covid-19 pandemic for the closing. The museum is scheduled to reopen 10 a.m. Jan. 6, when the regular operating hours...
Letter to the editor: Where were calls for togetherness during Trump’s term?
Regarding Joseph Sabino Mistick’s column “Now it’s time to come back together” (Nov. 15, TribLIVE): In the past four years, every word he has written about President Trump was dripping with hatred. He wouldn’t have given him a break if his life depended on it. Well, what do you know,...
Many Black Americans don’t trust the covid-19 vaccine; here’s why and what’s being done
WASHINGTON — Confronted with widespread distrust of government in communities of color, the Trump administration is turning to historically Black colleges and churches for help to alleviate fears about the coming coronavirus vaccines and promote them to a population that has been at high risk during the pandemic. Surgeon General...
Letter to the editor: Covid vaccine must be people’s vaccine
A safe, effective and accessible covid-19 vaccine can help bring an end to today’s economic and health crisis — so our families are safe, so we can get back to work and live our lives again. But only if everyone has access to it. Despite largely being funded by public...
Deadline nearly up for winners in Beaver, Washington counties to claim $1 million lotto prizes
The deadline is almost two big lotto winners in Washington and Beaver counties to claim their $1 million prizes, according to the Pennsylvania Lottery. A winning Cash 5 ticket was sold at the Rite Aid on Merchant Street in Ambridge Jan. 12. If not claimed within a year, the state...
Letter to the editor: Mueller investigation, impeachment not ‘hoaxes’
In her letter “Republicans don’t need to ‘get over it’ ” (Dec. 3, TribLIVE), Suzanne Wehrli calls the Mueller investigation and impeachment hoaxes, as do many President Trump supporters, who try to justify what Trump is doing now. It is disturbing to me to read this blatant untruth. The Mueller...
The Stroller, Dec. 11, 2020: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Is your church or organization going to serve free takeout Christmas dinners? Send information to The Stroller at vndnews@tribweb.com. Please include a daytime telephone number. Pajama Project seeks pajama donations The Rotary Club of Leechburg and Interact Club of Leechburg Area High School are sponsoring the Pajama Project collection through...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Dec. 10, 2020
WPIAL Basketball Boys Friday’s schedule Note: Games subject to postponement/cancellation after Thursday’s announcement that high school sports will be paused for three weeks effective Saturday. Nonconference Clairton at Charleroi, 3 p.m. Hampton at Fox Chapel, 3:30 p.m. Charleroi at Thomas Jefferson, 4 p.m. Sewickley Academy at New Brighton, 5 p.m....
High school roundup for Dec. 10, 2020: South Park hockey rallies past Blackhawk
Justin Mettrick had a goal and three assists as South Park defeated Blackhawk, 7-4, in PIHL Class A nonsection hockey Thursday night. South Park (3-1-0) rallied from an early 2-0 hole with six straight goals. Nathan Podolak added a goal and an assist. Connor Stewart, Ted Hoffman, Colin Riberich, Doug...
Governor’s shutdown of inside dining another blow to restaurants, barsVideo
Restaurant and bar owners in Westmoreland County who were hoping to cash in any way they could during the Christmas and New Year holidays — typically one of the busiest times of the year, when not in a pandemic — suffered another blow Thursday with the announcement of another round...
