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Bushy Run wins Region 7; West Point girls headed to Mid-Atlantic Regional final
Bushy Run American Legion completed a goal Wednesday by winning its first Region 7 tournament. It was the third consecutive trip to the finals. “The third time was the charm,” Bushy Run coach Scott Peyman said after his team defeated rival Murrysville, 4-3, in the finals at Claysburg. Now...
Upset Najee Harris arrives at Steelers training camp, could be poised for hold-in
Steelers players are reporting to training camp as we speak, and for the most part, it is a great time to catch a few words and see some smiling faces before the grueling practices start. That wasn’t the case for Najee Harris though, as he seemed frustrated upon his arrival.
Mayor commends 5 officers at Ambridge Council Meeting
SGT AJ Bialk, LT John Chickos, Mayor Tina Iorfido Miller, Patrol Officer Dante Sciaretta, Patrol Officer John Bialik, Patrol Officer Eric McPhilomy. Story by Sandy Giordano – Beaver County Radio. Published July 24, 2024 2:04 P.M. (Ambridge, Pa) Ambridge Mayor Tina Iorfido-Miller presented 5 officers with commendations at Tuesday...
Takeaways from FBI testimony: Trump shooter searched details of JFK assassination and flew drone near rally site
Donald Trump’s would-be assassin searched for details of the John F. Kennedy shooting from his laptop and flew a drone in the area near the rally just two hours before the former president took the stage, FBI Director Christopher Wray said Wednesday.
Golf outing benefits Friends of Pine Community Parks
The Friends of Pine Community Parks held their annual Golf Classic on July 22 at Wildwood Golf Club in Hampton. All proceeds benefited the Friends group, which provides ongoing funding for the Pine Community Center and projects in Pine Community Park. The golf outing was a four-person “shamble” event with...
Steelers contract becomes an issue in Brian Flores case (even though it wasn’t supposed to be)
The Brian Flores lawsuit continues to be caught at square one of the litigation process, with the question of whether he’ll be required to submit all of his claims to arbitration still not resolved. Currently, a federal appeals court is taking up an NFL challenge to a lower-court decision...
Pitt HC Pat Narduzzi Offers Appreciation to WVU as Willing Rival
In the midst of taking another shot at Penn State, Pitt head coach Pat Narduzzi also offered WVU a compliment. When asked about the importance of rivalries during the ACC Kickoff event on Tuesday, Narduzzi made it clear he wants to play the Backyard Brawl as much as possible. He even offered appreciation for the Mountaineers for being a willing participant, a stark contrast to what Pitt deals with when it comes to trying to schedule Penn State.
Trump rally shooting victim released from hospital
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- One of the men who was shot at former President Donald Trump's rally in Butler County was released from the hospital on Wednesday afternoon. New Kensington native David "Jake" Dutch, 57, was discharged from Allegheny General Hospital, Allegheny Health Network confirmed in an update. Seventy-four-year-old James Copenhaver, the other man who was injured, is still in the hospital in stable but serious condition, AHN said.Dutch and Copenhaver were critically injured when a gunman opened fire at a Trump rally in Butler County on Saturday, July 13. One person, 50-year-old Corey Comperatore, was killed. Trump was grazed in the ear. Dutch's friends told KDKA-TV he is a dedicated U.S. Marine who loves his country and often visits the American Legion #868 in Lower Burrell with his wife. "He's a great guy, very loving, very supportive," American Legion member Anthony Grimes said last week. "It's just so sad that things like this happen."American Legion members said they were looking forward to when Dutch was released from the hospital and could join them again. Dutch also served as commandant of the Westmoreland Detachment #1416, the Marine Corps League said.
Morning Flurries: Avalanche hire two from Pittsburgh Penguins
Summer is the time for change in the NHL and the Colorado Avalanche have followed suit poaching two members of the Pittsburgh Penguins organization as Kyle Dubas continues to clean house in the Steel City. The Avalanche were in the market for a new Director of Amateur Scouting after the...
Parts of Pittsburgh have a chance for severe weather on Wednesday
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - Yesterday was another day where we had a chance for rain and we just missed out. There was plenty of rain to our south. Ohio even saw rain and storms. WEATHER LINKS: Current Conditions | School Closings & Delays | Submit Your Weather PhotosEverything just fell apart before it got here. For the month so far, we have seen just 1.47" of rain. That puts us behind the "normal" monthly pace by 1.74". We really need a really good dousing or two when it comes to rain. I wish I could say one is coming our way, but right...
GM Ben Cherington says Pirates 'right in the middle' of trade talks to upgrade offense
Jul. 24—As Ben Cherington expressed his belief in the Pittsburgh Pirates in one breath, the general manager addressed their need for offensive improvement in another while talking about the July 30 trade deadline. What Cherington wanted to make clear Wednesday morning is that he won't be making deals in reaction to Tuesday night's 2-1 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals, when the Pirates failed to ...
Monroeville area: Concert and speaker series, backpack giveaway, 5K run/walk, more
• Aug. 4 – East Winds Symphonic Band. Concerts are free and open to the public. The Boyce campus is at 595 Beatty Road in Monroeville. Monroeville Rotary will host “town hall” meetings the first Thursday of the month from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the program room at Monroeville Public Library.
Secret Service refused drones before Trump shooting, whistleblower says: Report
A new whistleblower report claims that the U.S. Secret Service refused local law enforcement offers to have drone security at former President Donald Trump’s rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. The allegation comes after the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) confirmed that would-be assassin Thomas Matthew Crooks flew a reconnaissance drone in the area just hours before the campaign rally.
Emergency Road Closure Hits Stebbins Avenue in Pittsburgh: Plan Detours and Patience for Brookline Commute
Heads up, Pittsburgh drivers—especially you Brookliners—your commute's about to hit a snag. Starting today, a portion of Stebbins Avenue is off-limits. We're looking at a chunk of road between Brookline Blvd. and Trelona Way that's under emergency closure from today, Wednesday, July 24th, all the way through to Saturday, July 27th, officials announced.
Late replacement Rowdy Tellez has 2 RBIs as Pirates blank Cardinals for series win
Jul. 24—With Bryan Reynolds a late scratch, the Pittsburgh Pirates inserted lefty slugger Rowdy Tellez into the starting lineup as a last-minute replacement even though they were facing a left-handed pitcher. Tellez responded with an RBI single in the second inning and a solo home run that landed in the Allegheny River in the fourth to lead the Pirates to a 5-0 win over the Cardinals to clinch ...
Marc Fogel documentary at Penn Theater Thursday
A documentary about Butler native Marc Fogel, who is imprisoned in Russia, will be screened at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 25, at the Penn Theater. The documentary, “Did you forget Mr. Fogel?” will be screened at 6 p.m. at Penn Theater, 149 N. Main St., downtown Butler. The film by Max Karpman documents the battle to get assistance to help Fogel return home after being arrested and jailed in Russia.
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