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Salmonella Confirmed! NJ and PA Produce Affected By Recent Recall
Be careful the next time you go to the grocery store in New Jersey or Pennsylvania. There’s a major recall right now on a major product that I’m sure is sitting in your refrigerator right now. For a while now this simple produce product has been affecting hundreds...
LOCAL MANUFACTURING WEEK: J&J’s Chocolate Sensations
Judy Haist says the best thing about her family-run operation is that nobody leaves a chocolate shop angry. J&J’s Chocolate Sensations has been producing, selling, and shipping their superior-quality treats all over Renfrew County and beyond since her late husband Jeff took a chance on bringing fine Belgian chocolate to the Ottawa Valley after losing his job in 2008.
‘The 48’: Don’t miss events in Renfrew and area
Here is a quick snapshot of what’s happening around town in the next 48 hours. Dr. Von Houligan will be teaching the art of circus in the Town of Renfrew from Aug 20-23, 2024. Learn some magic, juggling, stilt walking, balancing and more! Classes run 1pm-5pm, Aug 20,21,22 &23. With a Gala event for the students to showcase what they’ve learned on the 24th. Find the links to register on facebook.
Local author donates book to kindergarten classes
Each kindergartner in the Seneca Valley School District can hear the story “Callabunga! Calla Goes to Kindergarten” by Hoa Bird, as the book was donated to each kindergarten classroom in the district. The tale captures the excitement and adventure of starting kindergarten through the eyes of its young...
North Catholic football 2024: What to watch, schedule, 3 things to know about the Trojans
North Catholic is ready to be a contender again. That’s what players and coaches said during heat acclimatization week with the 2024 high school football season closing in. The Trojans have some momentum on their side: a second year under their head coach, about a dozen seniors dead set on washing the taste of 2023 out of their mouths and a move back to Class 3A.
Ellwood City Boys Golf Team Knocks Off Riverside, Improves To 5-0
Three Wolverine golfers went low on Monday to help Ellwood City remain unbeaten as they knocked off rival Riverside 199-220 at Del Mar Golf Course. Jordan Keller fired a match-low round of 33 to lead the Wolverines. Jaxon Rozanski and Nate Kennedy also each submitted sub-40 rounds, finishing with rounds of 39 respectively.
Pittsburgh-area drivers could see insurance rates increase
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Have you noticed your car insurance rates increase? If you have, you're not alone. Drivers all over the country have noticed what some are saying is a big jump in car insurance premiums.According to a report by Insurify, drivers in Pennsylvania can expect their car insurance premiums to go up an average of 35% this year. To simplify it, if you pay $1,000 now, look for it to go up to $1,350."It's crazy. I'm barely surviving as it is," said Natasha Obeldobel, a mother of two small children.Why are the rates going up? Plain and simple,...
Pitt TE Malachi Thomas Named Preseason Freshman All-American
Malachi Thomas hasn’t been on campus long, but he’s already turning heads — inside and outside the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. Thomas — a 6-foot-4, 225-pound tight end from Thomas County Central in Thomasville, Ga. — earned recognition from 247Sports as a preseason true freshman All-American. It’s a major honor for a tight end who was graded as a low-level three-star by 247, ranked as the 74th-best in the country.
Pittsburgh struggling to regain economic footing after pandemic
(The Center Square) — Though Pittsburgh lags behind comparable cities, it does have some bright spots. The Allegheny Conference on Community Development, pulling stats from the second quarter of 2024, found some reasons for optimism. The labor force, for example, grew almost 2% year over year, “a full percentage point greater than the growth rates of both benchmark MSAs and the nation over that time period,” the conference noted in...
Matzie: Nearly $2 Million Grant Secured for Ambridge Road Improvements
AMBRIDGE, Aug. 19 – A $1.89 million grant from the state Transportation Department will fund road improvements in Ambridge, announced state Rep. Rob Matzie, D-Beaver. “These dollars are funding road improvements along the Eighth Street corridor to make safety enhancements for people and drivers alike,” Matzie said. “The state grant allows the borough to accomplish the project while saving taxpayer dollars.”
Two more named to Trib HSSN cornerbacks list
Two more players were named to the Trib HSSN top five cornerbacks. Central Catholic’s Xxavier Thomas and Penn Hills’ Carter Bonner are considered two of the top corners in the Pittsburgh area. TRIB HSSN TOP 5 CORNERBACKS. 1 – Xxavier Thomas – Central Catholic. 2023: 22...
Pittsburghers' English tutoring helps them connect with immigrants settling in region
When Eliane Totti’s stomach ached in her native Brazil, she’d take pineapple, collard greens, lemon and ginger from the homeopathic shop she ran four hours north of Sao Paulo and whip up a juice. The businesswoman learned more about Pepto-Bismol, Alka-Seltzer and Tums after immigrating to Mt. Lebanon...
‘Summers used to be hot, but not like this’
NOAH WHITELEATHER IS CEO OF NOAH WHITELEATHER, LLC. HE’S LOST REVENUE DUE TO THE EXTREME HEAT THIS SUMMER, AS GRASS HAS DRIED UP AND EMPLOYEES MUST TAKE MORE BREAKS. The extreme heat disproportionately affects Pittsburgh’s Black residents. by Marcia Liggett. For New Pittsburgh Courier. The summer weather this...
WATCH: Pat Narduzzi Details Pitt Second Scrimmage
PITTSBURGH — The Pitt Panthers are less than two weeks out from its season opener at Acrisure Stadium on Aug. 31 against Kent State. Over the weekend, the Panthers had an opportunity to hit the turf on the North Shore for scrimmage No. 2. On Tuesday, head coach Pat...
Bike PGH reminds of bicycle safety ahead of back to school season
PITTSBURGH — Bike Pittsburgh says they’re devastated to hear the news of a child dying after being struck by a vehicle and say now more than ever, it is important to remember bicycle safety. "Back to school is coming and there is going to be a lot more...
FNR Top 22 - No. 10: Nolan DiLucia
PITTSBURGH — No. 10 on FNR’s Top 22 Players to Watch is Peters Township quarterback at Nolan DiLucia. The junior totaled 3,111 passing yards, 489 rushing yards and 41 touchdowns last year. He was named a first team all-conference selection.
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