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Dozens of Local Police Officers Were at Trump’s Rally. Very Few Were Watching a Critical Area.
A key question after an assassination attempt on former President Donald J. Trump a week ago is why the Secret Service excluded from its secured zone a nearby warehouse the gunman used for his assault. But another possible flaw in the Secret Service’s plans for the campaign rally at the...
Trump shooter’s search history: What we know
The search history of Thomas Matthew Crooks, identified as the 20-year-old gunman who attempted to assassinate former President Trump at a rally outside Pittsburgh last weekend, includes photos of Trump and President Biden, among other things.
Division Dominant: Steelers Are NFL’s Best Against Their Rivals
Want to know why the Pittsburgh Steelers have staying power? Why Mike Tomlin and the team, putting playoff struggles aside for a moment, are always in the hunt? They dominate the division. They get up for the big rivalry games and come out on top, creating critical separation in the standings and earning tiebreakers at the end of the year.
WESTSYLVANIA: In praise of crazy cat ladies
This column is about cats – and the people who are crazy about them. Since my wife and I married more than a decade ago, I’ve been learning a lot about both cats and those who are crazy about them. Today, we have seven indoor cats and feed three outdoor strays on a daily basis.
Trump Shooter Searched Online For Info on Oxford High Killer Ethan Crumbley and His Parents
While federal authorites continue searching for a motive in the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, they've discovered that shooter Thomas Matthew Crooks did online searches for Oxford High School killer Ethan Crumbley and his parents, the Detroit News reports. Melissa Nann Burke of the News writes:. That's according to two...
Latrobe native helped NASA reach the moon
(EDITOR’S NOTE: Jim Suda was born Feb. 22, 1939, in Dorothy Patch, just south of Latrobe on Route 981. From age 3 to 21, he lived in First Ward at 339 Miller St., with his father Frank, mother Caroline and sister Carolyn, who married Gerry Klimchock. Jim attended Latrobe public schools for grades 1 through 12, graduating in 1956. He was a “dayhop” student at St. Vincent College, graduating in 1960 with a B.S. in management. He met his wife Mimzy at his first job with the U.S. Air Force. Jim and his wife have a daughter, Kelly, who is a 1982 graduate of Greater Latrobe High School. This story was first published in the July 13, 2019 ,edition of the Bulletin.)
Tears Should Flow on Jim Leyland’s Big Day in Cooperstown
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — Lemme tell you a story about Jim Leyland. It was 1986 and Leyland was the first-year manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates. I was a 22-year-old kid working at the Beaver County Times and covering high school sports. One day, I was asked to fill in for our Pirates’ beat writer Mike Prisuta, who has since gone on to fame and fortune – I hope — on the ‘DVE Morning Show. I poked my head into Leyland’s office at Three Rivers Stadium about three hours before the game and introduced myself. I figured it was the proper thing to do. Leyland looked...
Meat Links top Owls in 5-4 extra-innings thriller
The second-seeded Bardine’s Meat Links needed extra innings Friday, July 19, to shake off the St. Joe’s Club Owls (No. 3 seed) by a 5-4 score in the Latrobe-Derry Area Teener League baseball playoffs. Bardine’s now advances to the championship series against the fourth-seeded Frontier Club Wagoneers.
The Worst City To Live In Pennsylvania Has Been Revealed
Recent reports have identified McKees Rocks as the worst city to live in Pennsylvania, primarily due to its alarming crime rates and socioeconomic challenges. This article explores the factors contributing to this designation and the implications for residents and potential newcomers. Overview of McKees Rocks. McKees Rocks, a borough in...
Best Virginia to face Pitt’s Zoo Crew Monday
For the first time ever, the Backyard Brawl will be played on the hardwood in July. Best Virginia, the WVU men’s basketball alumni squad, will face Zoo Crew, the Pitt men’s basketball alumni team, in the next round of The Basketball Tournament (TBT) on Monday. Tip-off between the...
Pirates Minor League Report: Statement Game for Malcom Nuñez
Pirates’ affiliates began the second half with just one win, as Triple-A Indianapolis punished the Omaha Storm Chasers 8-1. Third baseman Malcom Nuñez logged three extra base hits, Jake Lamb and Matt Gorski homered, and Aaron Shortridge keyed the pitching staff with four innings of one-run ball. Po-Yu...
8 Jethawks named to District 31 All Eastern Division Team
Eight members of the Latrobe Jethawks were named to the American Legion Baseball District 31 All Eastern Division Team. For pitchers, Jack Stynchula (No. 5), Tyler Smith (No. 6), Cole Short (No. 12) and Haden Sierocky (No. 14) made the All Eastern list.
Trump laments security lapses after assassination attempt in new interview
Former President Trump lamented security lapses at his recent rally in which he faced an assassination attempt during an excerpt of a Fox News interview set to air Monday. “How did somebody get on that roof and why wasn’t he reported?” the former president said in the interview on “Jesse Watters Primetime.” “Because people saw that he was on the roof.”
Steelers Quarterback Russell Wilson Predicted To Exceed Expectations: 'He Will Thrive In A Stable Environment'
The Pittsburgh Steelers have a ton of pressure in 2024, as they haven't emerged victorious in a playoff matchup since the 2016 season. For the Steelers to start winning in the postseason, they need experience and leadership at quarterback. They found that when Russell Wilson hit the open market this offseason after two ugly seasons with the Denver Broncos. Many in the NFL community aren't sold on Wilson making a heroic comeback, but some, including the writers from CBS Sports, expect Wilson to bounce back in a big way. Wilson, coming off a 26 touchdown season with Denver, has drawn a lot of...
Steelers ILB Cole Holcomb is ‘Not At All Worried’ About Injury History, Almost Ready to Get Back to Work
All 90 is a Steelers Now series profiling each of the 90 members of the Pittsburgh Steelers 2024 offseason roster. Next up is ILB Cole Holcomb. When the Steelers signed Cole Holcomb last offseason, they thought they solved their inside linebacker with pairing him with Elandon Roberts. It looked to be going good until the Steelers played the Tennessee Titans when Holcomb was taken out by friendly fire. On the play, Holcomb’s knee went into hyperextension when his teammates leg hit his. As a result, Holcomb missed the remainder of the year for the second straight season. Since the injury,...
Pirates Have a Nice Problem with 8 Starting Pitchers
The Pittsburgh Pirates are a rare team with an abundance of riches when it comes to starting pitchers. Presently, the rotation consists of Mitch Keller, Paul Skenes, Luis Ortiz, Martín Pérez, and Marco Gonzales. Jared Jones and Bailey Falter are on the injured list. Lurking in the bullpen is Quinn Priester. When Jones and Falter come off the IL, the Pirates will have a dilemma that should be the envy of every team in baseball. Let’s speculate how it might be resolved. Pirates Have a Nice Problem with 8 Starting Pitchers When the Pirates signed Aroldis Chapman for the 2024 season, it...
Saturday, Sunday Open Thread
Wide open open for the weekend. Mrs. SNW, me, and Henry were at an art walk/Saturday market all day. It was hot, but we met a ton of great people due to Henry being super cute, and some great poached ceviche we enjoyed at a newish Mexican restaurant we tried.
Phillies vs. Pirates MLB player props and odds - Saturday, July 20
Bryce Harper and Bryan Reynolds are among the players with prop bets on the table when the Philadelphia Phillies and the Pittsburgh Pirates meet at PNC Park on Saturday (at 6:40 PM ET). The Phillies, at -167, are favored in this game, while the Pirates are underdogs at +139. Philadelphia,...
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