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51st annual Waterford Heritage Days set for this weekend
A celebration to honor one community’s past, present and future is back for a three-day extravaganza. The 51st annual Waterford Heritage Days will take place this weekend from July 19-21. Vendors were busy in Gazebo Park on Thursday to prepare for the event that was previously known as Waterford...
Portion of Kriess Road To Close Next Week
A road in Connoquenessing Township will be closing next week as part of construction on Route 68. PennDOT officials say that Kriess Road will shut down in between the intersection with Route 68 and Stevenson Road. The closure is expected to last nine days and wrap up on July 30th.
WATCH: Pitt’s Transfer Duo Breaks Down Pitt Culture
On Thursday, Pitt basketball’s transfers — Cam Corhen and Damian Dunn — met with the Pittsburgh media for the first time. The pair talked about their respective recruitments to Pitt, the pitch that Jeff Capel and his staff gave them, and much more. Dunn spoke about his time at Houston, the improvements he has made since playing at Temple, his relationship with Capel, and more. Corhen spoke about the transition between Florida State and Pitt, while also referencing his experience playing alongside Pitt’s guards and forwards so far this summer.
Shapiro Administration Invests $200,000 to Train Workers with Disabilities for Manufacturing Jobs
From Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development. On Wednesday, July 17, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger announced a new $200,000 investment by the Shapiro Administration in the Community Integrated Services (CIS) Manufacturing Accelerator Program that will provide Pennsylvanians with disabilities the skills they need to secure jobs with local manufacturers. The Manufacturing PA Training-to-Career (MTTC) grant will fund program locations at Drexel University and the Community College of Philadelphia. Upon completion, participants will receive assistance in applying to jobs with local manufacturers, and once hired, will receive support as needed.
Alle-Kiski High School Reunion News - July 19, 2024
Publicize your class’s high school reunion announcement. Send information as soon as possible to vndnews@triblive.com or The Stroller, 210 Wood St., Tarentum, PA 15084. Please include a daytime telephone number. • The Pegtown Reunion will be at 1 p.m. July 28 at Apollo Spring Church Sportsman Club, 1945 Route...
Crozer Health Gets Potential Buyer If State Chips In Up to $500M
Prospect Medical wants state funds to help seal a deal with a potential buyer for Crozer Health. There’s a prospective unnamed buyer for Crozer Health, but Crozer’s owner, Prospect Medical Holdings, wants the state to put up between $100 million and $500 million to finance the deal, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY.
August DUI checkpoint announced for Pennsylvania
(WJET/WFXP) – Here’s another reminder to stay safe on the roads as the Pennsylvania State Police have scheduled another DUI checkpoint for next month. Police will hold the checkpoint during the month of August at undisclosed locations in McKean County with the goal of keeping roadways safe and decrease injuries and deaths caused by impaired drivers. […]
Nanaimo’s Playoff Hopes Dwindle In Loss To Langley
Nanaimo’s playoff hopes are on the line as the Timbermen dropped an 11-7 decision to the Langley Thunder on Wednesday night. The Timbermen sit in a tie with Burnaby for last place in the WLA with a record of 4-8-1. Their remaining games in the season are two against Burnaby (4-7-1), two against Maple Ridge (6-8) and one against the first-place Victoria Shamrocks (13-0).
Woman who lives near Trump rally site says "this is not what Butler should be known for"
BUTLER, Pa. (KDKA) -- Two sisters from Butler, Pennsylvania, say they're still in shock nearly a week after witnessing the Trump rally shooting firsthand. The scary event all unfolded feet from one sister's home. "[I] can still hear the shots being fired and not knowing what's going on," Valerie Fennell admits to KDKA-TV News, as memories of last weekend keep flooding back of the Trump rally turned nightmare in her neighborhood.For Fennel and her sister Debbie Kuminkoski, the event last Saturday started in high spirits. "When I heard he was coming, I'm like, 'This is going to be awesome,' like this is...
Picklesburgh festival in Pittsburgh draws thousands with unique pickle-flavored treats
PITTSBURGH — The Heinz pickle balloon is soaring in Pittsburgh, and that means it's time forthe annual Picklesburgh festival downtown. "It tastes like a mix," said 7-year-old Luke Swanson, who didn't expect the sweet and briny mixture of pickle lemonade. The young visitor from Chicago says he liked it.
Woman sues Kennywood, alleges injuries after Thunderbolt ride
A Homestead woman is suing Kennywood Amusement Park for negligence, claiming a ride on the Thunderbolt roller coaster left her injured. On July 23, 2022, Sabrina Williams and her son visited Kennywood and rode the roller coaster. According to the lawsuit, Williams said she had rode the Thunderbolt several times...
Blessed Trinity Academy garden benefits Hampton-based food pantry
Fresh vegetables are lining the shelves of a local St. Vincent De Paul food pantry, thanks to the hard work of students at Blessed Trinity Academy. A nearly $900 grant from the Sister Mary Paul Hickey Research Grant Program through Carlow University in Pittsburgh was awarded for the project in the fall, said grant procurer Meredith Kandravy, the school’s director of admissions and marketing.
Best Virginia starts its dash for $1 million in TBT 2024 this weekend in Pittsburgh
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — While The Basketball Tournament may still feel like a novel concept, Best Virginia is already turning the page to a new era of its West Virginia University alumni basketball team. Chase Harler transitions from player to head coach for Best Virginia in TBT 2024, and former low-post bruiser Kevin Jones will join […]
ESPN disrespects Connor McDavid and Sidney Crosby: fans are furious
ESPN has just published their ranking of the top 100 athletes in professional sports, and fans of the Oilers and Penguins were furious, and outright disgusted. People at ESPN don't seem to be huge hockey fans, as out of the 100 athletes on the list, only three NHL players were included. The three hockey players on the list were Sidney Crosby in 22nd place, Alex Ovechkin at 54, and, wait for it, Connor McDavid all the way down the list in third last, at 98.
Pennsylvania Invests in Job Training for People with Disabilities
HARRISBURG, PA — The Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) has announced a significant new investment aimed at enhancing job opportunities for Pennsylvanians with disabilities. On Wednesday, Secretary Rick Siger revealed that the Shapiro Administration is allocating $200,000 to the Community Integrated Services (CIS) Manufacturing Accelerator Program. This initiative aims to equip individuals with disabilities with the skills needed to secure employment in local manufacturing sectors.
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