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Announcer shades opposing QB in preseason game
Mitch Trubisky left quite an impression with the Pittsburgh Steelers in his two years with the team. Though, as we found out on Friday, it may not have been a particularly good impression with at least one person. Trubisky rejoined the Buffalo Bills in the offseason. Buffalo was in Pittsburgh on Saturday for a preseason Read more... The post Steelers announcer Bob Pompeani shades Mitch Trubisky in preseason game appeared first on Awful Announcing.
West Virginia defender accuses Penn State football of lacking ‘respect’ for its opponents
Penn State football and West Virginia may have only renewed their series for a two-year stint after a three-decade hiatus, but there’s still no love lost between these two border-state rivals. Though the battle on the gridiron is two weeks off, the war of words is already fully underway. Mountaineers defensive back Garnett Hollis Jr. didn’t pull any punches when discussing his views of the Nittany Lions with the West Virginia media this week.
Kris Letang’s Trade Request Rumor: Insights from Mark Madden
Kris Letang's potential trade request, echoed by Pittsburgh radio host Mark Madden, has sparked discussions among fans regarding the future of the Penguins. Madden claims that Letang may have sought a trade to Montreal, although no concrete action has followed. The Penguins have not secured a playoff series win since 2018 and have struggled in recent seasons, raising the urgency for management to consider new strategies. The trade rumor could also influence Sidney Crosby's contract negotiations as uncertainty looms around the team's direction. Consequently, Letang's situation underscores key challenges that could shape the Penguins' future.
Influx of City Folks to Philadelphia Suburbs Like Chester County Could Turn Tide of Election in PA
Population growth in Chester County has helped Democrats in the last elections and could determine who wins PA in November. Population growth in Chester County and other Philadelphia suburbs has helped Democrats in the last several elections. If they keep the momentum, Kamala Harris could secure a win in Pennsylvania come November, writes Katie Bernard and Aseem Shukla for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
Wellsville volunteers and local retailers send mass relief supplies to flood victims in New York and Pennsylvania
The Wellsville Volunteer Ambulance Corp has spearheaded the effort. Giant Food Mart, Dollar General, Tops, and Runnings all send large deliveries victims in both states. By Andrew Harris, pictured are the team at Giant Food Mart with WVAC Rescue Chief Chris Martelle. Just over a week from flash flooding that...
Troy EV Maker Mullen Lands $7.7M Order for 130 Commercial Vans and Trucks
Troy-based EV manufacturer Mullen Automotive has announced Eco Auto, an EV dealer covering the Northeast U.S., ordered 130 Class 1 EV cargo vans and 50 Class 3 EV trucks for an estimated value of $7.7 million. The agreement will expand to cover national fleet opportunities in Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Rhode Island,...
Chilly Blast Hits Northern Ohio and Northwest Pennsylvania, Cleveland Braces for Below Normal Temperatures
The National Weather Service in Cleveland has forecasted a notable chill descending across northern Ohio and northwest Pennsylvania. According to the latest area forecast discussion, residents should expect "unusually-cold air mass" and persistent lake-effect cloudiness as a trough moves eastward and a ridge builds from the Upper Midwest, setting the stage for cooler late summer temperatures and increased cloud cover through Tuesday. NWS Cleveland report indicated that "850 mb temperatures falling from near 12C to near 6C over the ~24C lake surface" are anticipated to contribute to the ongoing lake-effect weather phenomenon.
Sportsbeat Preview: North Star Cougars
BOSWELL, Pa. (WTAJ) – Optimism is building around the North Star football program after having its first winning season in a decade last year. Cougars head coach Bob Landis believes the right foundation is in place for the program to turnaround. “We laid some groundwork for the program,” Landis said. “One of our jobs is […]
Sportsbeat Preview: Conemaugh Township Indians
DAVIDSVILLE, Pa. (WTAJ) – Last year featured a lot of firsts for Conemaugh Township as the Indians were entering their first year in the Heritage Conference under then first-year head coach Brandon Studer. The 2023 season proved to have a learning curve for Studer and the program as the Indians finished with an 0-10 record. […]
Giant Eagle will sell GetGo franchise to Circle K’s parent company
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Giant Eagle announced Monday that it will sell its GetGo franchise to the Canadian company that owns Circle K. Both companies say the fuel-discount program called myPerks will live on, possibly at even more locations. Alimentation Couche-Tard will buy GetGo and its 270 stores that are...
Sportsbeat Preview: Bald Eagle Ealges
WINGATE, Pa. (WTAJ) Bald Eagle had one of the most explosive offenses in the state last season. Led by gunslinger quarterback Carson Nagle, the Eagles averaged almost 37 yards per game and made it to the state quarterfinals before falling to eventual state champ Southern Columbia. Nagle is back for his senior season after starting […]
The fight over giving out needles to drug users in Pa., explained in 9 numbers
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The 10 most dangerous felons wanted in Pennsylvania
Officials in the Keystone State have updated their list of Pennsylvania's ten most wanted people. The ten, who are all men, are wanted for either sexual-related crimes, several against children, or homicide. Four of the ten listed below were last known to live within an hour or so of the...
Severe storms lead to damage, flooding and travel delays throughout Philly region
Severe thunderstorms passed through parts of Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware Sunday afternoon into the evening. The storms ranged from strong to severe and hit our region between 4 p.m. and 10 p.m. The storms started drying up in the city as we headed into the evening and overnight hours.
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