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Pittsburgh Steelers 2024 Season Preview and Prediction
Pittsburgh Steelers 2024 Season Preview and Prediction. At this time last year, the Steelers were banking on quarterback Kenny Pickett to build on the positives from his rookie season. With that in mind, coach Mike Tomlin and the organization decided to keep Matt Canada as the offensive coordinator which turned out to be a disaster. Read Pittsburgh Steelers 2024 season preview and prediction below.
Man charged in 13-year-old Fayette County cold case homicide
MASONTOWN, Pa. (KDKA) -- Police have cracked a nearly 13-year-old cold case homicide in Fayette County, announcing charges on Wednesday. Thirty-eight-year-old Frank Timothy Campbell Jr. has been charged with killing 34-year-old Leon Mickens in the borough of Masontown in August 2011, Fayette County District Attorney Mike Aubele announced. Mickens was shot and killed near Spring Valley and North Water Street on the evening of Aug. 15, 2011. The district attorney said some items were sent to forensic testing and a person of interest was identified, but no charges were ever filed. "I feel a lot of emotions now," said Destiny Mickens, Leon Mickens'...
Steelers search for wide receiver ‘on hold’ as Mike Tomlin minds his business
We’re three weeks into the Pittsburgh Steelers’ much-needed breather, with minicamps ending on June 13 and training camp reconvening on July 24. The stint is the league’s only real rest and relaxation before preparation continues for the 2024 NFL season (kicking off Sept. 5), so all is generally quiet on the western front. As minicamp drew to a close, Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin told reporters he’d spend his time off “minding my business.” That tells you all you need to know. Tomlin’s words hinted that nothing will publicly happen in these final weeks before things ramp up, putting Pittsburgh’s quest (if there...
Home Repair Assistance Applications Now Open Until July 15
{HARRISBURG} – Home repair assistance applications are now available for city residents in need of making necessary improvements to their household. The application process has been extended until July 15, 2024 at 3 p.m. You can download applications by visiting the city’s dedicated Homeowner Occupied Improvement Program website.
Associated Charities prepares for Ladies’ Night Out; Back to School program
Associated Charities is gearing up for a busy summer, starting with Ladies’ Night Out, the 2024 Back to School program, and ending with the move to their new food pantry. Ladies’ Night Out, hosted by Associated Charities to benefit the 2024 Back to School program, is a joint collaboration by Associated Charities, Salvation Army and United Way of the Titusville Region.
Columbia Volunteer Fire Company holds annual fireman’s parade
CLEARFIELD COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Across America families, friends, and communities celebrated the Fourth of July, including the Columbia Volunteer Fire Company. For the last 102 years, the Columbia Fire Company has hosted its annual fireman’s parade on the Fourth of July. The town fills with past and present residents as this is one of the biggest events that happens in Osceola Mills.
Feds: FL couple charged in Johnstown real estate scheme; husband jailed, wife on the run
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — We have an update now on a 6 News investigation that began five years ago. In 2019, we reported that several Johnstown real estate investors said they believed they were victims of a plan to take their money. Now, the couple, who the investors say...
Teenage pilot dead after plane crash in Clinton County
CLINTON COUNTY, Pa. — A plane crash in Clinton County left a 17-year-old pilot dead. The crash happened around 10 a.m. Thursday in Woodward Township, near Lock Haven. State and federal investigators spent hours in the woods nearby trying to piece together what led to this deadly crash. According...
Local police outfitted with heavy-duty tactical gear
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) – In the past, when local police officers responded to active shooter incidents, they would walk into the situation with vests designed to stop most weapons – but not everything. For serious incidents, SWAT teams would come in wearing Level-5 protection vests, designed to stop heavy-duty .30 caliber weapons, such as […]
Pennsylvania firework laws and safety tips to keep you and your family safe during the Fourth
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM)– Official shows and individuals alike will light up the skies with fireworks across Pennsylvania tonight, and officials are urging everyone to follow state laws. While the holiday is a fantastic time to celebrate independence with family and friends, it’s important to remember Pennsylvania fireworks laws to keep people safe. According to the […]
Anthony Macri wins Pa. Speedweek 410 sprint car feature race at Port Royal Speedway
Defending Pa. Speedweek champion Anthony Macri of Dillsburg won his second race of this year’s Pa. Speedweek series, taking the checkered flag in Wednesday night’s 410 sprint car feature at Port Royal Speedway. Macri, who did not finish in last Friday’s Williams Grove feature due to a wreck,...
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