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Anna Swan secures third consecutive crown in EDWGA Match Play Tournament
Winning formal golf events isn’t new to North East’s Swan siblings. Now, even beating older peers in match play finals is no longer novel for them. Anna Swan, who’s about to start her college career at Oklahoma’s Oral Roberts University, defeated recent Gannon University graduate Sarah White 3 and 1 in Sunday's final for the Erie District Women’s Golf Association Match Play Tournament.
Completing the Race, One Year Later
More than 1000 people competed in the Presque Isle Half Marathon on Sunday morning, all doing it with different goals in mind. But for Greg Woodman, the race was a bit more personal, as he almost lost his life on the course a year ago. He was saved when fellow runners stepped in and provided CPR.
Ron Johnson Pushes Baseless Second Shooter Conspiracy Theory
Sen. Ron Johnson (R) irresponsibly spread an unsubstantiated conspiracy theory that there was a second shooter in the attempted assassination of Donald Trump. Law enforcement has not uncovered any proof of another gunman.Old Kamala Harris Ad Goes Viral as Blueprint for Race Against Trump “Was it one rifle? Was it more than one?” the Republican senator said on Fox News’ Sunday Morning Futures with Maria Bartiromo. “I’ve seen some pretty interesting video on the internet by experts that certainly calls into question what the FBI’s telling us about a single shooter.” The “pretty interesting video” Johnson is referring to may be blurry footage of the...
Russell Wilson can't afford to promise reunions to randos if Steelers are serious
When the Pittsburgh Steelers acquired Russell Wilson this offseason, they signed his personality and ego as well. If there is one thing that has gotten Wilson into trouble both in Seattle and later Denver, it's that he can -- at times -- act a little overconfident and forget who really runs the show.
Gateway Heights takes trophy, hundreds of swimmers compete in Monroeville Invitational
The second Saturday in July usually brings hot weather for any outside activity. That was the case July 13 as the sun and heat baked Garden City Pool, the site of an annual youth swimming tradition. Despite the warm temperatures, more than 200 competitors from five area swim clubs gathered...
Steelers labeled as perfect fit for Ohio State quarterback
All eyes will be on the Pittsburgh Steelers and their quarterbacks throughout the season. The Steelers are hoping they have a long-term answer in Russell Wilson or Justin Fields that can help them get over the hump and get back to making deep runs into the postseason. However, Bleacher Report’s Brent Sobleski says Pittsburgh could turn to the draft and take Ohio State’s Will Howard if they go into 2025 with quarterback questions.
Pickleball Interest Leads to Weekend Tournament
A big two-day pickleball tournament is underway this weekend on the outdoor courts at Erie's Baldwin Park. This event is a memorial tournament organized by the Erie Pickleball Players Association. They're honoring the memory of five trailblazers in the local pickleball community who have passed away. Last year 75 players...
Nick Castellanos meme reaches new heights with latest timely home run
The trend of Nick Castellanos hitting home runs that coincide with significant events has officially gotten downright eerie. Castellanos hit his 14th home run of the season on Sunday during the Philadelphia Phillies’ 6-0 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pa. The blast to left field, which came in the top... The post Nick Castellanos meme reaches new heights with latest timely home run appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Flyers, Stagnant Rivals Give Penguins a Chance in Metro
The New York teams in the Metro Division failed to keep pace with their New Jersey rival, instead standing pat with minimal changes from last season. The Philadelphia Flyers largely did the same, instead relying on the growth of their young players and holding firm with the rebuild philosophy. And...
A long-awaited Pirates-Marlins trade that forces Bob Nutting to finally pay up
The Miami Marlins will almost certainly deal their rising star utility man, Jazz Chisholm Jr., before the upcoming trade deadline. Due to Chisholm's past of potential character issues, a few teams have crossed him off their trade boards entirely. This hasn't stopped teams like the Seattle Mariners or New York Yankees from casting their nets in the direction of a big fish like Chisholm.
EPA awards $4.3 billion to fund projects in 30 states to reduce climate pollution
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency is awarding $4.3 billion in grants to fund projects in 30 states to reduce climate pollution. The money will go to 25 projects targeting greenhouse gas emissions from transportation, electric power, commercial and residential buildings, industry, agriculture and waste and materials management. The grants are paid for by the 2022 climate law approved by congressional Democrats. The law, officially known as the Inflation Reduction Act, includes nearly $400 billion in spending and tax credits to accelerate the expansion of clean energy such as wind and solar power, speeding the nation’s transition away from...
Signal Item notebook: Chartiers Valley football to open season Aug. 23
Chartiers Valley’s varsity football team will open its season with a nonconference Week Zero matchup at neighborhood rival South Fayette on Aug. 23. Nonconference games at West Allegheny and Indiana will follow in Weeks 1 and 2 before the home opener against Baldwin on Sept. 13. Hampton will visit for a nonconference game Sept. 20.
NASA Johnson Space Center Celebrates Legacy of Dorothy Vaughan and Apollo Women with Building Renaming in Houston
It was a significant day at NASA's Johnson Space Center as they paid homage to a pioneer in their past, Dorothy Vaughan, and the many women whose contributions were vital to the success of the Apollo missions. Celebrating one day before the 55th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing, the center renamed “Building 12” to the “Dorothy Vaughan Center in Honor of the Women of Apollo,” according to an article by the NASA website. The event kicked off with discussions, performances, and a panel delving into the profound impact these women had on space exploration, looking back at Vaughan and her colleagues' essential roles in advancing NASA's lunar landing program and pointing toward their significance in today's endeavors, such as the Artemis campaign.
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