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Letter to the editor: No civilian coronavirus corps
Well done, Gov. Wolf. Your misguided actions to save us from a virus that has infected a small percentage of people has in the blink of an eye ruined lives and livelihoods. Many businesses will never recover. And don’t hand me the BS that millions would have died had you...
Letter to the editor: Alarmed by Pa.’s acceptance of Wolf’s actions
I was surprised to learn that, according to polls, the majority of Pennsylvania voters support Gov. Tom Wolf’s continued draconian measures during this unprecedented time. Perhaps they had just received their stimulus, unemployment or supplemental checks and were feeling generous. We must remember this supply of money is temporary and...
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of May 11
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of May 11....
Editorial cartoons for the week of May 11
Editorial cartoons for the week of May 11....
The Stroller, May 11, 2020: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Sitting at home all day, many of us are asking ourselves how we can help others during this pandemic. Read The Stroller daily for announcements of how everyone can ease the pressure and stress of others, even while maintaining social distancing. Information for The Stroller should be emailed to vndnews@tribweb.com....
Women’s Business Network supports local professionals
The Women’s Business Network’s mission is to provide personal and professional resources to advance the presence of aspiring and successful businesswomen. Local meetings are currently conducted in a virtual format and are open to local women professionals and entrepreneurs. During the meeting, each member gets a 30-second commercial to talk...
Former Justice Department official says AG Bill Barr ‘twisted’ her words
WASHINGTON —A former career Justice Department official said Attorney General William Barr misused her statements to justify the department’s decision to drop the criminal case against Michael Flynn. Mary B. McCord, the Justice Department official overseeing the early stages of the Russia investigation, said in a New York Times opinion...
One dead in S.C. officer-involved shooting
COLUMBIA, S.C. — A man was killed in a Saturday shootout with South Carolina police. The shooting occurred early Saturday morning after multiple people called 911 upon hearing gunshots, Greenville police Lt. Alia Paramore said in a news release. When police arrived, they found two men in the back parking...
Letter to the editor: No longer land of free
I am glad to see that the sports complex being built in West Deer is an essential business and granted a waiver under our current pandemic (“Construction of West Deer sports complex continues despite coronavirus pandemic,” April 30, TribLIVE). I thought all sports activities and bars were closed under current...
Vice President Mike Pence self-isolating after aide tests positive for coronavirusVideo
WASHINGTON — Vice President Mike Pence is self-isolating away from the White House following his press secretary’s diagnosis of covid-19 on Friday, said three people familiar with the situation. The vice president didn’t attend a meeting on Saturday with President Donald Trump and top military officials. Pence tested negative for...
Tessitore, McFarland out on Monday Night Football. Here’s what ESPN is considering.Video
Joe Tessitore and Booger McFarland are out as ESPN’s Monday Night Football announcing team, two industry sources said Saturday. The network is planning to fill those two jobs internally, according to a source. Steve Levy has emerged as the most likely candidate to replace Tessitore on play-by-play, two sources said....
Trump’s economic team braces for worsening job market in MayVideo
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s top economic advisers on Sunday argued that a “safe” reopening of the U.S. is needed urgently as they stare down the worst job numbers since the Great Depression. Meanwhile, although Trump has said he’s in no rush to enact another round of economic stimulus, the...
Approval of new antiviral drug brings hope, confusion
DALLAS — As Raymond Schinazi watched Dr. Anthony Fauci reveal data from a highly anticipated clinical trial late last month, he knew he was witnessing history. Here was Dr. Fauci, the top U.S. infectious disease official, sitting with President Trump at a White House meeting, revealing to reporters a new...
Editorial: Line drawn in sand at Pittsburgh skate park
Sometimes someone doesn’t use common sense and it ruins things for everyone. And sometimes a lot of people don’t use common sense and it just starts to spread like, well, a virus. That kind of outbreak could be happening around a Pittsburgh park. It started with the city’s shutdown of...
Hopkins expert refutes Trump in Fox appearance: ‘This virus isn’t going to go away’
BALTIMORE — Two days after President Trump broke with health experts and said he believes the coronavirus will go away without a vaccine, the director of the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security refuted his claim. “This virus isn’t going to go away,” Dr. Tom Inglesby told Chris Wallace on...
Letter to the editor: Gov. Wolf, open Pennsylvania
Gov. Wolf: Open up this state — not bit by bit or by throwing us a few scraps of freedom here and there so it ends up dragging on for months, but everything. This has gone well beyond “flattening the curve.” Get over your thrill of power or your Trump...
Letter to the editor: We’re all responsible for ourselves
We’ve become a society when something bad happens, it’s somebody else’s fault. Most of the time there is something the victim could have done to prevent it. At some point, those of us at high risk of covid-19 infection need to be responsible for ourselves. The rest of society shouldn’t...
Letter to the editor: Pa. must ensure public school funding
It is disheartening to read in the article “Norwin proposes 2.9% hike in school taxes” (April 21, TribLIVE) that Norwin School Board officials are being forced to raise taxes. While covid-19-related revenue shortfalls will drive many area schools to make difficult decisions like Norwin, we can’t ignore other important factors...
Letter to the editor: Problems with mail-in voting
Mail-in voting for everyone. Are you kidding? 1) How can you be sure the person filling out the form is the person it’s intended for? 2) Absentee ballots are not secret ballots. 3) Double voting will happen. This should not be open for discussion. 4) Do you depend on the...
Letter to the editor: We’re all in need, not just the needy
I’d like to make an observation that seems to go unnoticed in this time of disaster. It is interesting to me and may become a concern before this is all over. I truly understand the needs of those who don’t have the resources to fully take care of themselves. I...
Letter to the editor: Plenty of Pa. proof of need for term limits
When Pennsylvania officials can’t run the government effectively, why do they want to run a retail business? As if we didn’t need one more good reason Pennsylvania should get out of the retail liquor business. Pennsylvania is one of the last two states in the United States that continues to...
Letter to the editor: Democrats not helping Pa.
Recently we’ve heard a lot of politicians ignore and silence small businesses, not acknowledging that the coronavirus is both a health and financial crisis for our commonwealth and nation. Many small businesses are in jeopardy of being ruined due to being closed with no revenue coming in. If they close,...
Letter to the editor: Each state responsible for itself
The National Governors Association has requested $500 billion in direct aid to states as many states face enhanced budget crises due to the unexpected economic ravages of the covid-19 pandemic. No doubt the suspension of the U.S. economy has added unforeseen financial burdens to many already struggling state budgets. However,...
Letter to the editor: Not grateful to Trump for stimulus check
I am not a President Trump fan. Trump used our taxpayer dollars to send me $1,200. The president had his name put on the checks. I was appalled that he would use taxpayer money to give the impression he was giving us the money. Today, I received another letter from...
Letter to the editor: Severance tax will cost Pa. jobs
It is truly inspiring to see Westmoreland County residents come together and help guide our community through the current pandemic. Pennsylvanians are resilient and we will overcome this challenging time. As we look toward the day when things start returning to normal, reopening our businesses and getting our neighbors back...
