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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...
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.
OF Elijah Dunham Named Eastern League Player of the Week For The Second Consecutive Week
Bridgewater, New Jersey - 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.
Dunham Homers In Second Straight As Patriots Drop Series Finale In Erie
The Somerset Patriots were defeated by the Erie SeaWolves 6-1 on Sunday afternoon in their series finale at UPMC Park in Erie, PA. RHP Zach Messinger (5 IP, 3 R, 5 H, 1 BB, 3 K) took the loss in his 18th appearance (16th start) of the season. Over 13 outings since the start of May, Messinger has pitched to a 3.44 ERA over 68 IP with 70 K. All three runs, and three SeaWolves hits off Messinger came in the 4th.
PASSHE BOARD OF GOVERNORS APPROVES TUITION FREEZE FOR SEVENTH STRAIGHT YEAR
Earlier today, the State System of Higher Education Board of Governors approved holding the line on tuition rates for in-state undergraduate students for the seventh consecutive year. The rate remains at $7,716 per year, which was possible due to a 6.5% increase in the state’s contribution to the system in...
Latrobe, Murrysville Legion squeeze out wins; West Point stays alive
Haden Sierocky beat out an infield single to deep shortstop that scored Erick Batista, and Latrobe edged Hempfield East, 1-0, on Saturday in Game 1 of the District 31 American Legion semifinal playoffs at Latrobe High School. Game 2 of the best-of-3 series will be at 11 a.m. Sunday at...
Port Royal Speedway: Logan Wagner Secures Second Win of the Season
Logan Wagner Wins 410 Sprint, Justin Weaver Takes Super Late Model, and Shawn Shoemaker Secures Limited Late Model Victory. 410 Sprint Car Feature (25 Laps) Logan Wagner charged from his 8th starting position to win the 410 sprint car feature, his second victory of the season in the Kreitz Racing 69K.
Pirates' Thomas Harrington: Dominant at Double-A
Harrington has thrown five-plus innings in eight straight starts for Double-A Altoona, logging a 2.80 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 47 strikeouts in 45 innings over that span. Harrington's season numbers are even better, but he wasn't pitching as deep into games early in the season. The 23-year-old righty matched a career high with 11 strikeouts in his most recent start July 10 against Bowie. He has three above-average or better offerings (fastball, changeup, slider) and also throws a cutter and a curveball. His 3.5 percent walk rate is the fourth-best mark among Double-A pitchers who have thrown at least 50 innings.
CSA accepting entries for annual goose hunt drawing
Waterfowl-licensed hunters can now apply for the annual goose/duck hunt blind drawing at the Quemahoning Reservoir, according to Rick Ames, operations manager for the Cambria-Somerset Authority, which owns the reservoir. Applications will be accepted throughout July, and there is no fee to apply. Those who want to enter the drawing...
Heading into her 40th season, Saint Vincent women's volleyball coach Sue Hozak remains enthusiastic
Jul. 15—A few lines of type. That's what started Sue Hozak down the road to a long and distinguished coaching career at Saint Vincent. Hozak has been at the helm of the Bearcats women's volleyball team since its inception in 1985, and this fall, she begins her 40th season on the sidelines. She has coached long enough to oppose her oldest daughter, Kristin Consuegra, who served as Chatham's ...
Monday's Westmoreland Sports Notebook
The District 31 American Legion baseball championship game is set, as Latrobe and Murrysville punched their tickets over the weekend. The Jethawks swept Hempfield East in the best-of-three semifinals, winning 1-0 on Friday and scoring a decisive 9-1 triumph on Saturday. In the first victory at Greater Latrobe High School, Haden Sierocky provided the walkoff RBI single in the bottom of the seventh, which scored Erick Batista. Jack Stynchula was stellar on the mound for the Jethawks, as he limited Hempfield East to just three hits in the shutout. On Saturday at the University of Pitt-Greensburg, Tyler Smith thrived on the hill, as he spun a three-hitter. Offensively, Smith was 3-for-3, Batista had a pair of hits and two RBIs, and Cooper Basciano also had two hits. In the other semifinals, the Eagles bested Bushy Run 4-3 on Saturday, and edged the Beavers 2-1 on Sunday. In Game 1 at Penn-Trafford High School, the Eagles threw out the potential tying run, Jonny Lovre, at the plate to end the game. Murrysville scored a pair of runs apiece in the second and third innings, as Nolan Boehm had two hits, a pair of RBIs, and scored twice, while Brody Reese notched two doubles. On Sunday at Haymaker Park, the Eagles scored twice in the opening inning, and that was enough run support for pitchers Erik Streussnig and Blake Bertucci. Streussnig and Boehm produced RBIs, while Reese and Cole Brinker each collected two hits. As a result, the top-seeded Jethawks will host No. 3 Murrysville on Wednesday at 5:30, while Bushy Run will welcome Hempfield East in the consolation game at the same time.
A star spangled effort: Jackson girl raises money for cancer research with patriotic stars
JACKSON TWP. – A simple craft enjoyed by a 9-year-old and her dad has become a chance to help those battling cancer, including her grandmother. McKenna Wilson has raised around $2,000 painting red, white and blue stars on the yards of friends and family. The money raised will be donated to Johns Hopkins' cancer research center.
Indiana Fever week nine recap: Fever conquer two top West teams but stumble against worst East team
This past week of Indiana Fever basketball was nothing short of thrilling. In all three games, the Fever either came back themselves or saw a comeback brewing on the other end. Caitlin Clark headlined throughout the week once again, stretching her double-double consecutive streak to five games up until Sunday....
Acosta Group's evolution: an interview with Brian Wynne following Crossmark acquisition
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The next chapter in Acosta Group’s ongoing evolution has arrived with the completion of the company’s acquisition of Crossmark and Product Connections. The deal, which was announced in May and finalized earlier this week, brings, among other assets, Crossmark’s headquarters sales agency and retail...
Tracy Coyne Resigns: Red Flash Women’s Lacrosse Coach Makes Historic Exit
Tracy Coyne, the head coach of Saint Francis University women's lacrosse team, has announced her resignation to pursue a new coaching opportunity, leaving behind a legacy of significant achievements at the university. Tracy Coyne is the 17th winningest head coach in NCAA history. She leaves with the most overall wins...
HOMER CITY POST 493 PLACES THREE ON ALL-SECTION SENIOR LEGION TEAM
The District 31 Senior Legion All-Section Team was released yesterday, and several Indiana County stars made the team. Homer City Post 493 infielder Braden Dunn and outfielder Rocco Cosentino both made first team. Dunn batted .407 and had an OPS of .985, with 22 Hits, 16 RBIs, and 17 runs. Cosentino batted .378 with an OPS of 1.138, 14 hits, 3 doubles, 4 triples, 15 RBIs and 13 runs scored.
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