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Five Pa. girls wrestlers garner gold medals at USA Junior Nationals
Five Pennsylvania girls wrestlers took home gold medals Sunday night at the USA Wrestling Junior Nationals in Fargo. N.D. Haylie Jaffe, a Kennett High School graduate and McKendree University commit, outscored her opponents 62-0 en route to the top prize at 140 pounds in the Junior Women’s freestyle bracket. Jaffe was the lone Pennsylvania gold medalist in the Junior Women’s Bracket after defeating Aleksandra Bastaic of Indiana by a 100 count.
McCormick has banner $8.4 million fundraising quarter
Pennsylvania's GOP Senate candidate David McCormick — who was on stage with former President Trump during Saturday's assassination attempt – raised $6.4 million dollars in the second quarter, Axios has learned. Why it matters: McCormick's haul, which he augmented with another $2 million of his own money, means...
An expected 67 Pa. delegates join the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee
What questions do you have about the 2024 elections? What major issues do you want candidates to address? Let us know. As many as 67 elected Keystone State residents are in Milwaukee representing Pennsylvania as the Republican National Convention gets underway. Among them is state delegation chair Jim Worthington of Bucks County.
Severe thunderstorm watch placed in parts of Pennsylvania
EYEWITNESS WEATHER (WBRE/WYOU) — A portion of Central Pennsylvania and the Northern Tier have been placed under a severe thunderstorm watch. While most of Monday and Tuesday is dry, afternoon and evening showers and storms are likely. A shower or storm is possible even in the mornings but it would be rather isolated. The severe thunderstorm […]
Several arrested after 50+ victims from Pennsylvania, Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Virginia allegedly drugged and robbed
SCRANTON – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania has announced that Amanda Marie Correa, 29, Robert Andrew Barnes, 24, Christine Deann DiCarlo, 50, Shaqare Jaymont Blackwell, 23, Shakur Serafin Brownstein, 27, Dylan Wilson Small, 35, and Samual Jordan, 42, were charged by a federal grand jury in a Superseding Indictment which includes conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance resulting in death and serious bodily injury; two counts of distributing fentanyl resulting in death and serious bodily injury; two counts of brandishing firearms in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime; kidnapping; and aggravated identity theft.
Hancock County looking for new county administrator after approving resignation of current administrator
During their regularly scheduled commission meeting on Thursday, July 11, the Hancock County commissioners unanimously approved the resignation of Paul Zuros from his role as the county administrator effective July 19.
Are Spotted Lanternflies Making a Reappearance?
Last summer, Pittsburgh was crawling with thousands upon thousands of Spotted Lanternflies. By covering cars, eating gardens, and swarming around houses, the invasive insects antagonized every simple summer enjoyment. So, is the buzzing back? According to the Post Gazette, “Penn State researchers expect lanternfly numbers to drop significantly in the...
PA school cell phone ban makes it into state budget
Pennsylvania School Districts can now choose to ban cell phones in classrooms. Any bans would take time to go into effect. Senate Bill 700 which was incorporated in the now passed state budget has turned into Act 55 of 2024. That means starting this upcoming school year districts will decide whether to implement lockable cell […]
Pennsylvania State Budget Announcement – NAP Expansion
Historic Budget Approval: Key Funding Increases for Wilkinsburg and Beyond. We are thrilled to share that Governor Shapiro has signed a $47.6 billion budget for the fiscal year 2024- 25. The spending plan includes a 6% increase in spending, with additional funding for public education, higher education, human services, and economic development, including expansion of the Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP).
Ohio County Cemeteries Foundation: Call for Volunteers
Jay Frey, president, Ohio County Cemeteries Foundation. The Ohio County Cemeteries Foundation needs your help as we undertake our first restoration work session at Wheeling’s historic Peninsula Cemetery. Saturday, July 27. Monument restoration training session presented by the Preservation Alliance of WV. 9:00 to noon, WVNCC Education Center, 10...
Pennsylvania man pleads guilty to insider trading of Dick’s Sporting Goods securities
(WJET/WFXP) – A Pennsylvania man who profited over $800,000 from insider trading pleaded guilty in federal court. United States Attorney Eric G. Olshan announced on July 11 that 62-year-old Frank T. Poerio Jr., of Gibsonia, pleaded guilty to four counts of securities fraud. In connection with the guilty plea, Poerio used sensitive, material non-public information […]
Talk Pittsburgh Links: July 15, 2024
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NABC Recognizes Men’s Basketball with Academic Honors
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) once again recognized the Geneva College men’s basketball team for their work in the classroom this past year, along with four individual players.It’s the fifth straight season the men’s basketball program has received the NABC Team Academic Excellence Award. To receive the Team Academic Excellence Award, a program must have a team grade point average of at least 3.0. In addition to the team award, graduate students KC Johns and Isaac Massie, senior Ryan Rachic and junior Mark Rachic were named to the NABC Honors Court.To qualify, student-athletes must…
Pitt Announces 2024 ACC Kickoff Attendees
The ACC is holding the biggest ACC Kickoff to date in 2024, a televised event with four full days of coverage, and the Pitt Panthers have announced their representatives. Nate Yarnell, Gavin Bartholomew and Donovan McMillon will represent the Panthers during the premier preseason conference event. All three, along with Pat Narduzzi, will be available to the media on July 23.
Pittsburgh Airport Security Halts Travel Flow After Woman Brings Loaded Gun in Carry-On
Early on Friday morning, a routine security procedure at Pittsburgh International Airport turned urgent as Transportation Security Administration officers intercepted a loaded gun in a passenger's carry-on. WPXI detailed that the 9mm firearm, containing 10 bullets, was discovered inside a Pittsburgh woman's bag during the security screening at the primary checkpoint, disrupting the flow of travel during a particularly busy time. Citing TSA's Federal Security Director for the airport, Karen Keys-Turner, "Travelers need to pay more attention to the items that they have inside their carry-on bags," and emphasized the severity of the security violation and the potential for a hefty civil penalty faced by the individual, as reported by WPXI.
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