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‘There’s no reason to shoot somebody’: Veteran Trump rally attendees react to chaos in Butler
DUNCANSVILLE, Pa. (WTAJ) — A couple from Pennsylvania that attended the Trump Rally in Butler on Saturday is reflecting on their experience. Sandra Butler-Devers and her husband, Ronald, of Duncansville, Pa., went to the rally to volunteer and show their support for the Republican Presidential Candidate and former President. “Just looking at them now, makes me […]
Award-winning tenor to present homecoming concert at Grand Halle
Award-winning opera tenor Shawn Roth will return to Johnstown for a special homecoming concert at The Grand Halle at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Hailed as “an exceptionally promising young tenor” by Parterre Box, an influential online opera magazine, Roth is a recent graduate of the Academy of Vocal Arts in Philadelphia, the world’s only institution dedicated solely to training elite opera singers. Roth is a two-time District Winner in the Metropolitan Opera Laffont Competition and most recently, First Prize Winner in the Wagner Society of New York’s 2024 Singers Awards.
Indiana Fever vs. Dallas Wings Injuries and Inactives – July 17
The injury report for the Indiana Fever (11-14) ahead of their matchup with the Dallas Wings (5-19) currently features zero players. The Wings have four injured players listed on the report. The matchup is slated for 7:30 PM ET on Wednesday, July 17. Keep reading for the full injury report...
6 unanswered runs give Owls flight in 8-1 playoff win over Sharks
Clinging to a 2-1 lead early in the game, the St. Joe’s Club Owls distanced themselves with six unanswered runs Tuesday, July 16, on the way to an 8-1 win over the sixth-seeded Nakles Sharks in the Latrobe-Derry Area Teener League baseball playoffs. The No. 3 seed Owls were...
McCabe topples Senuta by a single run in WCOTL action
The Westmoreland County Old-Timers Baseball League (WCOTL) played four more contests this past Saturday, July 13, at its usual four fields in the Derry-Latrobe area. The results of these games – the 12th week of the WCOTL season – are as follows. McCabe Funeral Home outlasts Senuta Pro-Chiro.
High temperatures complicate a hay fire in Wilson County
WILSON COUNTY, Kan - On Monday afternoon, July 15, county units responded to a hay baler and hay meadow fire North West of Altoona. First arriving units were faced with thick windrows of hay and excessive heat which required the request for additional units.
Jethawks sweep Hempfield East to punch ticket to District 31 championship game
On a hot and muggy weekend in western Pennsylvania, the Latrobe Jethawks punched their ticket to the District 31 championship game after sweeping a best-of-three series against Hempfield East in American Legion Baseball action. Latrobe walked it off with a 1-0 win in the first game of the series Saturday,...
Saints erase 3-run deficit, upset Ukes in 4-3 playoff win
Facing a 3-0 deficit early in the game against the top-seeded Derry Ukes, the fifth-seeded St. Anthony’s Society Saints plugged away in the second half of the game Tuesday, July 16, scoring four unanswered runs to earn a 4-3 victory in the Latrobe-Derry Area Teener League baseball playoffs. The...
Tracy Coyne Resigns from Saint Francis to Pursue New Coaching Opportunity
LORETTO, Pa. — Saint Francis University women's lacrosse head coach Tracy Coyne has announced that she will resign from her post to pursue another coaching opportunity. "Although I'm certainly disappointed that Tracy will no longer lead our women's lacrosse program, I cannot thank her enough for the numerous contributions and accomplishments she brought to Saint Francis during her tenure," said Saint Francis Director of Athletics James Downer. "Through dedication and skill, Tracy brought Red Flash women's lacrosse to profound heights, setting new program marks for most overall wins in a season, the most NEC victories in a season, and for the first time in Saint Francis history, led the team to consecutive postseason berths in the NEC Tournament. Coach Coyne's efforts have done much to elevate and establish our program into a perennial contender, and I'm confident that we'll only build off Tracy's success. We certainly wish Coach Coyne the best of luck in her future endeavors."
Buffalo Bills heading to PA for joint practice with Pittsburgh Steelers
Ahead of the August 17 preseason game pitting the Buffalo Bills against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium, the two teams will meet for a joint practice in Pennsylvania on August 15. Alaina Getzenberg, of ESPN, was the first to share the news that the Bills will head south early to practice with the Steelers.
BLAIRSVILLE MAYOR EXPRESSES CONCERN OVER BUILDING WITHOUT PERMITS
During the Blarisville Borough Council Meeting, Mayor Ronald Evanko expressed some concern that people were not getting proper permits for home construction projects. Evanko said during the meeting that he is seeing construction projects, like roofing, going on for one day, but they do not have the proper permits for it. He said that having those permits is very important.
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