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Letter to the editor: Mail-in voting safeguards work
I disagree with the comment in the letter “Mail-in voting problems” (May 31, TribLIVE) about mail-in voting ballots not being received. I mailed mine and was surprised to get a letter stating that the birth date on my license was not the same as I listed on my ballot. I...
Letter to the editor: Tom Wolf’s epic nursing home fail
A recent article on covid-19 nursing home statistics led me to investigate. The Wolf administration, following the examples in New York and New Jersey, in mid-March directed that patients, including those with covid-19, be admitted to nursing homes. As of June 11, there were 5,953 covid-19 deaths in Pennsylvania, 4,199...
Letter to the editor: We must stick together to care for the earth
Just like Nero fiddled while Rome burned, President Trump fiddled with the truth about the coronavirus since he was informed about it, and as a result people have died and death estimates continue to rise. The earth is a living, breathing organism, and when we abuse Mother Nature, we will...
Letter to the editor: Trump-haters’ rationalizations
President Obama vowed to “fundamentally transform” this country. Now the devastation, and achievement of his goal, is becoming evident. It’s like viewing the destruction of a tornado the day after. The never-ending accusations against President Trump by the mainstream news media in general are usually attributed to “unnamed, reliable sources.”...
Suspect in New Castle teen’s homicide arrested in Maryland
A man wanted for homicide in a missing person’s case in New Castle was arrested in Maryland, New Castle police announced late Sunday. Connor Farris Henry, 20, who police charged with killing Amari J. Wise, 19, was arrested in Ocean City, Md., police said. Wise’s family reported him missing on...
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of June 15
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of June 15....
Editorial cartoons for the week of June 15
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The Stroller, June 15, 2020: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Is your non-profit organization going to have a fundraiser? Send information to The Stroller at least a week in advance to vndnews@tribweb.com or The Stroller, Valley News Dispatch, 210 Wood St., Tarentum PA 15084. Please include a daytime telephone number. Input sought for community mural in New Kensington The...
Sewickley Academy graduate names released
Fifty-two graduating seniors have been honored by Sewickley Academy. The class of 2020 is: J.F. Aber Ella Balet Alexis Barlock Arjan Bedi Vinka Bencic Mira Bhatia Alex Billiar Chloe Black Connery Brown Sarah Brown Catherine Cable Chase Capito Cooper Cheng Annie Clouse Alessandro Cocovich Jackson Coles Caroline Cox Tru Dabney...
Fed’s Jerome Powell to bring sober message this week to Capitol Hill
WASHINGTON — Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell will deliver a cautionary message about the economy and covid-19 when he appears twice this week on Capitol Hill. His remarks to lawmakers are widely expected to echo the mostly downbeat assessment he gave Wednesday after policymakers held interest rates near zero at...
Elected officials call for independent investigation into hanging death of black man in California
LOS ANGELES — Two state officials have joined a Los Angeles County supervisor in calling on California Atty. Gen. Xavier Beccera to investigate the death of a young black man found hanging from a tree in a park near Palmdale City Hall. “”The attorney general, as the lead attorney and...
Homewood mural’s creator was inspired by his own past to create ‘Liberation Wall’
Artist Kyle Holbrook knows firsthand about police brutality and violence. Twenty-two years ago, he said, he was kicked and beaten with batons by police officers in Cleveland. One of the officers tried to gouge out his eyes, Holbrook said. He was wearing handcuffs at the time, but he fought back....
Florida coronavirus surge continues with more than 2,000 new infections reported SundayVideo
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Florida reported another 2,016 coronavirus on cases on Sunday, continuing a statewide surge in infections. The state’s total since the beginning of the pandemic is now 75,568, the Department of Health said. It’s the second consecutive day of 2,000-plus cases and the 12th day with more...
Editorial: Taxes, honesty and hope for 2020
Everybody hates paying taxes. It’s a story as old as time itself. People hated paying taxes in the Bible. They hated paying taxes in Robin Hood’s day. They hate the Internal Revenue Service. Except government. Government loves getting tax money. They might be skittish about passing the tax rate and...
Letter to the editor: Turquoise Takeover for lung cancer
During this challenging time, it’s important for all those living with lung disease, including covid-19 and lung cancer, to feel hope, optimism and support amid the pandemic. About every five minutes in the U.S., a woman is diagnosed with lung cancer, and the disease represents more than one in five...
Letter to the editor: Tax dollars propping up UPMC
The article “UPMC to get $1 billion in federal aid after hard hit from coronavirus pandemic” (May 29, TribLIVE) explains that UPMC sustained a $41 million operating loss for the first three months of this year. In response, UPMC has received $255 million through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic...
Letter to the editor: On Flag Day, are we still as patriotic?
June 14, Flag Day. A day set aside for observance that is not often remembered. The terrorist attack on 9/11 triggered a call for patriotism. Streets were lined with flags displayed proudly on homes and businesses. Many wore American flag lapel pins symbolizing support for the nation. It’s been 20...
Letter to the editor: Solving our leadership crisis
The country does not have a police brutality crisis. It has a leadership crisis at the top of every government and every political organization in the country. This is America. We are not being governed as we deserve. We need to start at the top. President Trump needs to step...
Letter to the editor: Gov. Wolf ignores citizens’ wishes
Dear Gov. Wolf, Once again you desire to stymie the wishes of the citizens of our great commonwealth. Both legislative houses of the state of Pennsylvania have passed the bill that would rescind your expanded emergency declaration concerning the covid-19 health scare. The representatives of the people have acted upon...
Hampton real estate transactions for the week of June 14
Jamie Danner sold property at 4965 Field Acres Drive to Jamie Danner and Christopher Edwards for $90,886. Dean Parent sold property at 4433 Laurel Oak Drive to Kenneth Greb for $172,328. Brent Hepner sold property at 2625 Middle Road to William and Elizabeth Lenthe for $377,000. Hampton Development Co. LLC...
Fox Chapel area real estate transactions for the week of June 14
Aspinwall Francis Pudner sold property at 22 5TH St. to Nolan Douglas and Nora Diehl Molloy for $446,500. Woodberry Village L.P. sold property at 105 Brilliant Ave. to Amena Properties LLC for $600,000. Woodberry Village L.P. sold property at 229 Commercial Ave. to Amena Properties LLC for $475,000. Blawnox Deana...
Frozen bay scallops a sweet summer dinner
Keeping frozen bay scallops in my freezer has been a big help during these challenging times. They are always available for a quick dinner. They’re sweet-tasting and take only minutes to defrost in a bowl of cold water. The side dish for this quick dinner also uses ingredients from my...
The Stroller, June 14, 2020: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Is your non-profit organization going to have a fundraiser? Send information to The Stroller at least a week in advance to vndnews@tribweb.com or The Stroller, Valley News Dispatch, 210 Wood St., Tarentum PA 15084. Please include a daytime telephone number. Western Pennsylvania Diaper Bank to stop in Vandergrift As...
South Hills real estate transactions for the week of June 14
Baldwin Borough Matthew Ogden sold property at 1128 Camarta Drive to Scott Marnik for $355,000. Home Buying Solutions Inc. sold property at 568 Jenne Drive to Kim and Geralyn Eaton for $176,000. Estate of Lisa Donovan sold property at 626 Jenne Drive to Robert Kircher Jr. and Christina Kircher for...
Penn Hills, Verona real estate transactions for the week of June 14
Penn Hills Estate of Frank Vilsack sold property at 801 Eighth St. to Brandon Michael Rodgers and Benjamin James Hampton for $115,000. Terri Heisler sold property at 123 Austin St. to Danielle Treloar for $74,200. Gerald Ricci trustee sold property at 20 Camera Pl to Henrico Jones and Laura Owens...
