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What will Boswell do with its latest grant of $755,000?
BOSWELL ― Another financial hurdle has been cleared in the borough's efforts to replace its antiquated stormwater drainage system. The state Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) announced on June 26 that Somerset County was awarded $755,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to replace stormwater drainage pipes along Allegheny Street in Boswell.
‘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 […]
PSP INVESTIGATING INCIDENT NEAR REGENCY MALL COMPLEX
State police are investigating an incident that occurred near the Regency Mall complex last night. The investigation started at 5:23 PM near Pompano Drive of White Township in The Grove apartment complex. State police Public Information Officer Trooper Cliff Greenfield said that during that incident, officers conducted a traffic stop in front of Tres Amigos on a vehicle that was believed to be involved in the incident.
$1.7 Billion Investment: Biden Administration Transforms Manufacturing for Electric Vehicles
The Biden administration is investing $1.7 billion to convert struggling manufacturing facilities into EV production hubs. Biden Administration Invests $1.7 Billion to Transform Manufacturing for Electric Vehicles The Biden administration has allocated $1.7 billion through the DOE to convert struggling manufacturing facilities in eight states into production hubs for electric vehicles (EVs) and components. This […]
Homer City, Pa. navigates an uncertain future after its coal plant closes
At age 20, Jeremiah Baltzer started working at the Homer City Generating Station in the early 2000s. He liked his job as a union carpenter building scaffolding inside the cavernous plant. “You (got) to climb around and be a little monkey and be physical and learn a lot…about the plant...
Solid pitching, timely hitting lift Meat Links to 9-1 win over Owls
The second-seeded Bardine’s Meat Links turned in a dominating performance en route to a 9-1 win Monday, July 15, over the third-seeded St. Joe’s Club Owls in the Latrobe-Derry Area Teener League baseball playoffs. Starting pitcher Joey Razza nearly went the distance for Bardine’s as he gave up...
Benedict A. Troy
Benedict A. Troy, 81, of Unity Township passed away after a courageous battle with cancer Monday, July 15, 2024, at Independence Health System Latrobe Hospital. Born March 8, 1943, in Latrobe, he was a son of the late Howard E. and Hazel R. (Thomas) Troy.
Wagoneers upset top-seeded Derry Ukes in playoffs
The Frontier Club Wagoneers (No. 4 seed) upset the top-seeded Derry Ukes in a 10-8 game Monday, July 15, in the Latrobe-Derry Area Teener League baseball playoffs. Noah Noel and Connor Donahue hit consecutive solo home runs in the first inning for the Frontier Club, and the team plated four runs apiece in the first two innings to take an early 8-4 advantage at Rosa-Oglietti Field in Derry Township.
Steelers Hire Second Coach Through Bill Walsh Fellowship Program
WR Coach Bam Bryant will spend his summer in Latrobe, PA. Bryant was announced as the second coach to join the Pittsburgh Steelers this year through the NFL’s Bill Walsh Fellowship Program by the Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. Bam Bryant will join Missouri Southern Assistant Defensive Line Coach...
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.
Wyatt Maines Commits to Saint Francis
Hollidaysburgs’ star offensive tackle, Wyatt Maines, has committed to Saint Francis University. Maines joins his teammate, Hunter Albright, in SFU’s 2025 recruiting class. Maines is a 6’5″, 265 pound force on both sides of the football. He plays defensive end, along with offensive tackle. His stellar play on the offensive side of the ball has gotten him highly recruited.
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...
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,...
Patriota' Elijah Dunham Named Eastern League Player of the Week For The Second Consecutive Week
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - For the second consecutive week, Minor League Baseball has named Somerset Patriots OF Elijah Dunham the Eastern League Player of the Week. Over five games played during the Patriots' six-game series facing the Erie SeaWolves from July 8-14, Dunham went 8-for-19 (.421) with 2 HR, 4 RBI, 4 R, 4 XBH, 2 SB and a 1.342 OPS. Dunham had multiple hits in three of his five games and concluded the series by homering in back-to-back games.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Dunham has been one of the hottest hitters in Minor...
WAYMAKERS ROSTER HAS FOUR IUP NAMES
The D2 Waymakers have posted their final roster for the million dollar winner-take-all “The Basketball Tournament”, and it includes four IUP names. Dante Lombardi coaches the team and is listed on the roster, along with Ethan Porterfield, Cobo Diaz, and Armoni Foster. Indiana High and Shippensburg star Carlos Carter is also on the team, which opens play against Auburn on Saturday in Lexington, Kentucky.
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