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'Just can't see him doing that': Classmates discuss Trump shooter
Thomas Crooks didn’t stand out as a popular student but didn’t fit the loser characterization either, some former classmates said. They remember the man who shot up a Trump campaign rally in Butler as intelligent – enrolled in high-level Advanced Placement classes throughout high school – but quiet and reserved.
Cranberry student among 11 Pennsylvania winners of America’s Field Trip contest
As part of America250 — the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence coming up in 2026 — 11 students from Pennsylvania, and 150 nationwide, received prizes in the America’s Field Trip contest. Among the winners was ninth-grader Leila Wright from...
Butler contingent draws seasoned Windsor team in first round of Can-Am Games hockey
CRANBERRY TWP — Only one team from Canada came down to participate in the ice hockey portion of the Can-Am Games this weekend at the UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex. The Pittsburgh Blueliners — a 14-player team consisting of players from Butler and Allegheny counties — drew the Essex Windsor Paramedics as their first-round opponent Friday morning.
Final Weekend Before Camp: Steelers Friday Night Five Questions
Happy Friday, and I hope yinz are doing well. One weekend is all that separates us from the Pittsburgh Steelers reporting to training camp and the 2024 season getting underway. Players will show up to Saint Vincent College on Wednesday with their first practice Thursday, one we’ll be attending like we always do.
Tennessee Marsha Blackburn: America needs robust, bipartisan and respectful debate
Our nation narrowly avoided a catastrophe with the failed assassination of former President Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania on Saturday. In the wake of this disturbing attack, I am grateful that Trump is safe and recovering and join my fellow Tennesseans and Americans in praying for the two victims who were critically injured...
Hundreds attend vigil for man killed at Trump rally in Pennsylvania before visitation Thursday
SARVER, Pa. — (AP) — Hundreds of people who gathered to remember the former fire chief fatally shot at a weekend rally for former President Donald Trump were urged to find "unity" as the area in rural Pennsylvania sought to recover from the assassination attempt. Wednesday's public event...
Something you've never read: Steelers CB received vote for top 10 in NFL
In a recent article listing the top-10 cornerbacks in the NFL based on the opinions of league executives, scouts and coaches, Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. received some recognition.
Rob King named new Steelers play-by-play broadcaster
PITTSBURGH (WJAC) — Longtime Pittsburgh sports media personality Rob King has been named as the new "voice" of the Pittsburgh Steelers. King has been a member of the Steelers' radio broadcasts, for both the pre and postgame shows, since 2014. His promotion comes after the retirement of longtime Steelers'...
Vacation bible school, Sunday services and more at Sewickley area houses of worship
332 Elizabeth St., Sewickley. 412-741-7688. antiochfwbaptistsewickley.org. Morning worship and praise service is at 10:45 a.m. First Sunday Sunday School is at 9:30 a.m. First Friday virtual bible study is at 6:30 p.m. A link is available on the website. Beth Samuel Jewish Center. 810 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge. 412-266-5238. bethsamuel.org. Beth...
Terrell Owens Calls Out Former Steelers OC
PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Steelers and Todd Haley had a nice run together. Haley served as the team's offensive coordinator for six seasons between 2012 and 2018. His last season with the team was a difficult one, but most have fond memories of his run with the Steelers. Not everyone...
Construction will disrupt traffic on McKnight Road and Interstate 79 South this weekend
It’s another weekend of road work restrictions, this time topped with continuing projects on McKnight Road in the North Hills and Interstate 79 South in Pittsburgh’s western suburbs. In the case of both projects, there will be work this weekend as well as longer-term traffic changes. McKnight Road.
North Huntingdon rejects lease for gas drilling on township land
North Huntingdon will not permit a driller to tap into the natural gas reserves some 8,000 feet beneath a 4.5-acre piece of property owned by the township. The North Huntingdon commissioners on Wednesday rejected, by a 5-2 vote, a proposed lease from Apex Energy LLC of Marshall for the rights to drill underneath a township parcel that is adjacent to the housing plan along Peregrine Drive.
Russell Wilson Orchestrates Workout with Slew of Steelers Ahead of Camp
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson orchestrated a last-minute workout session with a slew of teammates before they depart to Latrobe for training camp next week. Wilson posted a photo with his teammates on X Thursday afternoon at a field in seemingly Southern California, judging by the palm trees and where Wilson normally trains. Wilson captioned the post, “WE’ll see you in Latrobe.”
Steelers Hope Defensive Reinforcements Help Unlock Minkah Fitzpatrick in 2024
The one main objective of the Steelers defensive signings was to get Minkah Fitzpatrick back to playing his vintage “Minkah ball.” Newcomers like Patrick Queen and DeShon Elliott will help Fitzpatrick get back to that after he spent the 2023 season playing down low more often and not being able to be the ballhawk that he has been for the team in the past.
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