Pysanky, a Ukrainian Easter egg decorating tradition, passed on in Oakmont
Marilan Hovanec Caito, a Pysanky art and instructor for more than 50 years, demonstrated the painting of a Ukrainian egg at the Oakmont Carnegie Library in Oakmont on Saturday. During the demonstration, she completed one egg, from start to finish, while lecturing on the tools, techniques and history of the...
Peters Township QB DiLucia wins Willie Thrower Award
Nolan DiLucia’s list of accomplishments as a high school quarterback reads like few others from Southwestern Pennsylvania. · A three-time WPIAL Class 5A finalist and two-time champion (2023, ’25) in three years as a starter at Peters Township. (He was a four-year starter at safety.) · A 39-5 record. ·...
Daniel Katz: Social media platforms aren’t the new cigarettes. They’re worse.
A jury in Los Angeles may have just done for social media what early lawsuits did for Big Tobacco. Outside the courtroom, families who said they have lost children to the effects of these platforms gathered in shirts that read “We Are K.G.M.,” expressing solidarity with the 20-year-old plaintiff. Inside...
Harry Psaros: The day I stopped denying my son’s autism
When my son Gus was diagnosed with autism, my wife saw it first. I did not. Like many fathers, I resisted the diagnosis with a stubborn optimism that masked something deeper: fear. Michelle noticed the early signs — the speech delays, the social struggles, the subtle differences that began to...
Alle-Kiski Senior Citizen News: March 28, 2026
Armstrong County Senior Centers All centers are closed Friday for Good Friday. Apollo Wednesday: 10 a.m., dime bingo; noon, Site Council meeting. Hours: 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. weekdays. Details: Charlotte at 800-368-1066 or Amy at 724-478-1410. The center is at 707A N. Fifth St., Apollo. Freeport Tuesday and Thursday:...
Letter to the editor: People rely on the post office
I was so heartened to read your article on a Manor resident nearly losing money in a lottery scam recently (“Manor resident nearly loses money in lottery scam,” March 9, TribLive). A bank transaction was stopped before any funds were lost. It is a wonderful example of the spirit and...
Editorial: The truth about a balanced budget
What is so hard about a balanced budget? The math is supposed to be simple. Know how much money is coming in. Don’t spend more than that. But let’s be honest. That can be a challenge for a family of four. It doesn’t get easier when you are talking about...
The Stroller, March 28, 2026: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Publicize your non-profit’s community events, fundraisers and club meetings for free in The Stroller. Send information at least two weeks in advance to vndnews@triblive.com or The Stroller, 210 Wood St., Tarentum PA 15084. Please include a daytime telephone number. Follow the Stroller on X at @VNDStroller. Bingo Fiesta planned by...
Letter to the editor: What we get for our taxes
The writer of the letter “Finland, Norway more attractive than U.S.” (March 25, TribLive) makes a point well worth repeating. Writing of his daughter living in Finland, he notes, “Sure taxes are higher (there), but a small price to pay for so many benefits … .” He notes that in...
Westmoreland happenings: Holy Week services, blood drive, bus trip, more
Church News • Community Church of Hecla, 537 Hecla Road, Mt. Pleasant Township, will have a Maundy Thursday service at 7 p.m. April 2. The Easter Vigil service will be at 5 p.m. April 4,
and Easter Sunday service will be at 10:30 a.m. April 5. • Living Word Congregational...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for March 27, 2026
High schools Baseball Friday’s results Nonsection Brashear 16, Sto-Rox 1 Butler 3, Kiski Area 1 Chartiers Valley 21, Hopewell 11 Latrobe 4, Hempfield 3 McGuffey 4, Avella 1 Obama Academy 7, North Catholic 6 South Park 4, Belle Vernon 3 Valley 5, Burrell 1 Brookfield (OH) at Union, ppd. Greensburg...
High school roundup for March 27, 2026: Shaler’s Bria Bosiljevac throws another no-hitter, whiffing 17
Bria Bosiljevac turned in another dominant performance, throwing a no-hitter with 17 strikeouts to lead Shaler to a 4-0 victory over Plum (3-2, 1-2) in Section 1-5A softball Friday. Addy Aleski, Jayla Antomachi and Olivia Gieraltowski each hit a solo home run for the Titans (4-1, 2-0). Armstrong 13, Kiski...
Pirates farm report for March 27, 2026: Konnor Griffin steals base, scores twice in Triple-A debut
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 0-1) lost 4-2 to St. Paul (Twins) in its season opener. SS Konnor Griffin (.333) led off and went 1 for 3 with a walk, stolen base and two runs scored in his Triple-A debut. C Endy Rodriguez (.500) went 2 for 4 with a pair of RBIs....
Felicity A. Williams: The affordability crisis Pa. families can’t ignore
Across Pennsylvania, families are doing everything right — working, budgeting and planning — yet it still feels harder to get by. The reason is not hard to find: the cost of everyday life has risen faster than paychecks, and the squeeze is showing up in nearly every monthly bill. At...
Pa. child advocates demand independent watchdog after Renesmay Eutsey death
Nearly 20 years after a grand jury first demanded it, advocates returned to Harrisburg this week with a haunting reminder of why Pennsylvania still needs an independent watchdog for its children: the death of 9-year-old Renesmay Eutsey. Child advocates, young people and survivors joined community leaders in calling on state...
Susan Wild responds to reports she’s considering Senate run against John Fetterman: ‘Nothing is off the table’
A D.C.-based news outlet reported this week that former Rep. Susan Wild, who represented the Lehigh Valley in Congress before narrowly losing to now Rep. Ryan Mackenzie in 2024, is weighing a primary challenge against Sen. John Fetterman in 2028. Semafor, a political news source, reported this week that Wild...
Catholic churches see a surge of new converts
People are joining the Catholic Church in surprising numbers. This Easter, the Archdiocese of Detroit will receive 1,428 new Catholics into the church, its highest number in 21 years. The Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston will have its most in 15 years. In the Diocese of Des Moines, the count is jumping...
Hegseth strikes 2 black and 2 female officers from promotion list
WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is blocking the promotion of four Army officers to be one-star generals, a highly unusual move that has prompted some senior military officials to question whether the officers are being singled out because of their race or gender. Two of the officers targeted by...
Abby McCloskey: Universal child care isn’t always good for kids
Free child care is starting to take root in the U.S. But is it good for kids? Last year, New Mexico became the first state to offer free universal child care. This year, New York began offering free child care for children ages 0-3 in certain cities, with a goal...
Holy week events, egg hunts and more at Sewickley area churches
Antioch Baptist Church 332 Elizabeth St., Sewickley. 412-741-7688. antiochfwbaptistsewickley.org. Morning worship and praise service is at 10:45 a.m. First Sunday Sunday School is at 9:30 a.m. The fourth annual 3 vs. 3 Basketball Tournament will take place at noon on May 23 at Quaker Valley High School. The event is...
Letter to the editor: Numbers don’t lie — this is what you voted for
Americans were warned. Look at the numbers. In 2016, the federal deficit was $590 billion. In 2019, it was $984 billion. Today, it’s about $1.8 trillion a year, and projected to hit $1.9 trillion in 2026. This is after Donald Trump’s record deficit when he left office. The national debt...
Letter to the editor: We need a free press now more than ever
It would seem that Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and our esteemed president slept through American history. Their abhorrent threats to the rights of a free press to report on a war of choice is a dangerous step on the road to totalitarianism. Our third...
Laurels & lances: Exemption & effort
Laurel: To being acknowledged. Monroeville officials appear to have secured a tax exemption for the Monroeville Convention Center, reversing an earlier denial by Allegheny County. After purchasing the facility in 2024 for just over
$5 million, the municipality made the case that the center serves a public purpose — much...
The Stroller, March 27, 2026: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Publicize your non-profit’s community events, fundraisers and club meetings for free in The Stroller. Send information at least two weeks in advance to vndnews@triblive.com or The Stroller, 210 Wood St., Tarentum PA 15084. Please include a daytime telephone number. Follow the Stroller on X at @VNDStroller. Fundraiser to aid Lower...
Letter to the editor: A Democratic president would be disastrous
As someone who voted for Donald Trump twice, I have to say I am bothered by some of his policies and rhetoric. I have deep concerns about some ICE actions, as well as the Iran war. But my uncertainty is subordinated to my deep conviction a Democratic president would be...
