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Insider predicts length of Sidney Crosby's next contract
You can add another Pittsburgh Penguins insider to the list of those confident that it's a matter of when, not if, captain Sidney Crosby will sign what likely will be the final contract extension of his career. Josh Yohe of The Athletic is the latest to express that confidence."My guess is that Crosby’s next contract will be for three years," Yohe said for a mailbag published on Monday. "I don’t know that with absolute certainty, but that’s what I’ve heard."Some have speculated about Crosby’s future considering the fact that he has been eligible to sign a new contract since the start...
Ex-Seahawks WR pitches reunion with Russell Wilson on Steelers: ‘Crossing my fingers’
The Pittsburgh Steelers are looking around for wide receiver help, and the rumors about who they could acquire to boost that room have run rampant since March. However, one of Russell Wilson’s former targets with the Seattle Seahawks hopes to find his way back into the NFL by joining Wilson in Pittsburgh. John Ursua, last in the NFL in 2021, says that he and his agent have pitched a return to the Steelers.
U.S. Senator John Fetterman, Government Officials Make Appearance at Vigil for Pauly Likens
Signs of Pauly Likens along Stambaugh Avenue gently blew in the breeze on Saturday night in Sharon, Pa. The Sharon community, friends and family, allies and government officials gave speeches, calls to action and words of encouragement. U.S. Senator John Fetterman also gave remarks during the event. "I would just...
Steelers workout fans trade rumors with Brandon Aiyuk nowhere to be found
The Pittsburgh Steelers reconstructed their quarterback room this offseason. After an abysmal 2023 campaign, general manager Omar Khan jettisoned incumbent starter Kenny Pickett and replaced him quarterbacks Justin Fields and Russell Wilson. The team's new quarterbacks are low-risk investments, but they come with just as much concern as upside. The...
Are Spotted Lanternflies Making a Reappearance?
Last summer, Pittsburgh was crawling with thousands upon thousands of Spotted Lanternflies. By covering cars, eating gardens, and swarming around houses, the invasive insects antagonized every simple summer enjoyment. So, is the buzzing back? According to the Post Gazette, “Penn State researchers expect lanternfly numbers to drop significantly in the...
Pittsburgh Steelers Defense Earns Surprising Ranking For 2024
A lot of attention has been given to the Pittsburgh Steelers offense this offseason. Wholesale changes were made, as Mike Tomlin’s staff was adjusted and several moves were made with the depth chart. Despite all of the changes, some concerns still remain. Will Russell Wilson hold off Justin Fields as the starting quarterback is likely […] The post Pittsburgh Steelers Defense Earns Surprising Ranking For 2024 appeared first on NFL Analysis Network.
Beaver Falls concert series brings nationally touring acts celebrating classic songs
BEAVER FALLS ― A Grammy Award-nominated group, an award-winning tribute band, a sisterly pop-country quartet and a Big Band-inspired group will entertain audiences in the 2024-25 Beaver Valley Community Concert Association season. The newly announced schedule:. The seven-time Grammyminees and multiple Gospel Music Association Dove Award winners breathe new...
CEC Issues Another Peak Alert
It’s another peak alert day for Central Electric Cooperative. With temperatures expected to hit the upper 80s, the CEC is asking customers to conserve power from 1pm to 7pm. That can be done by doing chores during non-peak hours, unnecessary lights and electronics are off, and cooking on grills or on stove tops.
Erie Police Focused on Safety of Local Officials in Wake of Saturday's Assassination Attempt
Saturday's shooting in Butler, Pa., has already led to some changes in how the Erie Police Department is preparing for the run-up to the election. One of the department's main concerns is making sure local politicians and candidates are safe. State lawmakers from both sides of the political aisle on...
Webinar To Focus On Homelessness In Rural Areas
Penn State Extension is offering an online program later this week about tools planners can use to help address homelessness. A 75 minute webinar titled “Improving Rural Communities Response to Homelessness” will begin at noon Wednesday. A licensed social worker and community development health and human science educator...
Butler Twp. First Responders Honored For Life Saving CPR
Several local emergency responders have been recognized for extraordinary efforts to save a life earlier this year. Butler Township Police Officer Jeffrey Lewis was among those receiving the “American Heart Association Heartsaver Hero” award at Butler Township Commissioners meeting Monday night. A call came into the Butler County...
Aliquippa's Vashawn Patrick ready for new challenge as interim head coach
ALIQUIPPA — After Aliquippa football head coach Mike Warfield announced he would be taking a leave of absence during the 2024 season, the Quips named associate head coach Vashawn Patrick the interim head coach for the upcoming season. Even though there is a new leader at the helm, Patrick is no stranger to...
Prospect Park fire chief resigns after sharing "unprofessional post" following Trump rally shooting
PROSPECT PARK, Pa. (CBS) -- Prospect Park Fire Chief Jim Simmonds resigned Sunday night after sharing a post where "ill-mannered remarks were made on social media" following the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, over the weekend. "I made a terrible mistake in posting an unprofessional post on Facebook," Simmonds wrote in Citizens of Delco, a public Facebook group, Monday. "I meant no harm to anyone and an attempted assassination of a former US President is no laughing matter."The post Simmonds is referencing appears to have been deleted from the social media platform, however, screenshots reposted in the...
Blind and Low Vision Tennis Courts Are Now Open Across Pittsburgh
This tennis match starts like any traditional game with the echoing “thwack” of firm foam against the tight webbing of a tennis racket’s sweet spot. But, as the ball travels through the air to land on the opposite side of the net, it makes a distinct rattling sound to let the opposing player know when and where to react.
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