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New quarterback Trey Hopper shines in win against Central Valley, solidifying senior-laden Montour as legitimate championship contender
Coming into the 2024 season, there was a whole lot to like about the Montour Spartans. Fresh off a 10-win campaign and a trip to the WPIAL Class 4A semifinals, the Spartans returned eight starters on offense — including a crop of dangerous receivers led by A.J. Alston and Daniel Batch — and nine on a fierce defense headlined by standout linebacker Kaleb Platz (92 tackles, 6 sacks, 2 interceptions in nine games in 2023). Throw in a stout offensive line and the steady leadership of longtime coach Lou Cerro, and No. 5 Montour’s place as one of the top teams in Class 4A was already solidified before the season kicked off on Friday night.
Russell Wilson benched after one drive as Mike Tomlin confirms when he’ll name Steelers starting QB ahead of NFL season
THE Pittsburgh Steelers’ preseason has come to an underwhelming end. Head coach Mike Tomlin’s team fell to a third successive loss on Saturday, beaten this time by the Detroit Lions, 24-17. The afternoon began positively for the Steelers who took an early lead thanks to a 31-yard touchdown run by Cordarrelle Patterson On the drive, […]
Bailey’s Daily: Flyers Roster; Penguins Trade Shocks Hockey Community
In Friday’s edition of Bailey’s Daily, we’ll be talking the latest Philadelphia Flyers news, NHL news, stories, highlights, and more from the last day. The Philadelphia Flyers have apparently dropped their big ol’ roster for training camp and the upcoming NHL preseason, which starts in *checks notes* four weeks!
Pittsburgh Steelers star cornerback dealing with injury
PITTSBURGH -- Pittsburgh Steelers starting cornerback Joey Porter Jr. is dealing with a nagging injury. Porter missed two practices this week with an undisclosed injury, and head coach Mike Tomlin did not address his status in his press conference on Thursday. With the Steelers playing everyone healthy on Saturday against...
Police Release Details of Side-by-Side Incident That Seriously Injured 13-Year-Old in Pinegrove Township
PINEGROVE TWP., Pa. (EYT) — State Police in Franklin have released the details of an incident involving a side-by-side in Pinegrove Township that seriously injured a 13-year-old girl last week. According to a release issued by PSP Franklin on Thursday, August 22, the crash took place around 3:45 p.m....
Operation Football: Tonight's featured high school football games
PITTSBURGH — High school football is back in Western Pennsylvania!. Operation Football is covering several games in the WPIAL for Week Zero on Friday night. NOTE: Lineup is subject to change. Download the WTAE app to receive a mobile alert with final scores on Friday night. Watch highlights during...
Intriguing Steelers rookie could be the next undrafted free agent success story
The Pittsburgh Steelers have made some great undrafted signings over the years. James Harrison, Ramon Foster, Willie Parker, and Donnie Shell, just to name a few, have made their mark on the Steelers after failing to be drafted. The most recent success story has been running back Jaylen Warren. Signing...
They came from all over the world to throw stones at Skipping Championship
An event sometimes dominated by a Titusville family, Franklin dumped several hundred stones from all over the world into the mighty Allegheny River. Stones hauled from Scotland, Japan, California, Canada and many from the shores of Lake Erie. The annual Pennsylvania State Stone Skipping Championship was once again held last...
Sports roundup: Golf has strong start; football team has first game tonight against Corry
Titusville Golf season got a jump on everyone with a solid effort to defeat Slippery Rock at home. The Rockets play at Cross Creek. The four top scorers were Aiden Huffman with a 46, Wyatt Obert and Lucas Henderson each hit 46 and Luke Ongly recorded a 49. As a team they won by three strokes 185 to 188.They are scheduled to play against multiple teams in the CASH mega-match today. They will host Mercyhurst Prep August 28.
State of Emergency extended to all West Virginia counties due to drought
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Gov. Jim Justice announced he has extended the statewide State of Emergency for an additional 30 days due to a shortage of rainfall that has caused drought conditions. The U.S. Drought Monitor indicates extreme, severe, and moderate drought conditions have continued to impact the entire state. Gov. Justice also reminds agencies […]
Pa. schools get just under $1 million to tackle lead contamination
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday announced $26 million in funding to help schools and child care facilities test for and treat lead contamination in drinking water. The annual funding is part of the Voluntary School and Childcare Lead Testing and Reduction Grant, which has provided more than $150...
Traveling to die: The latest form of medical tourism
In the 18 months after Francine Milano was diagnosed with a recurrence of the ovarian cancer she thought she’d beaten 20 years ago, she traveled twice from her home in Pennsylvania to Vermont. She went not to ski, hike, or leaf-peep, but to arrange to die. “I really wanted to take control over how I […]
2 sloths at National Aviary celebrate birthdays with big party
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Two of the sloths at the National Aviary celebrated their birthdays surrounded by lots of yummy food and hundreds of guests on Thursday.It was quite the affair, with over 300 people coming to the aviary to celebrate 7-year-old Vivien and 24-year-old Wookiee, who have back-to-back birthdays on Aug. 21 and Aug. 22. Guests gathered in the tropical rainforest habitat, watching Wookiee eat a cake filled with his favorite treats like corn, green beans, hibiscus flowers, biscuits and leafy greens, all topped with a sweet potato icing. Guests signed a giant card, which was finished off with the flourish...
Country music star opens up about relationship with former Steelers quarterback
Lainey Wilson has been open about trying to keep her relationship with former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Devlin “Duck” Hodges as private as possible. But she’s a big-time country music star, and so the questions about her personal life are common. And, she and “Duck” have, slowly, opened up a bit about the relationship. Which brings us to Wilson’s interview with Zane Lowe for Apple Music 1 this week.
Big Knob Grange Fair brings demo derby, truck & tractor pulls, a rodeo, live music, food
NEW SEWICKLEY TWP. ― The 82nd installment of the Big Knob Grange Fair returns Aug. 27-31. That means entertainment, amusement rides and food galore. "I'm personally excited we're bringing back the rodeo, since it's been a long time since we've done one," Big Knob Grange Fair chairman Dave Stang said. "We're also having...
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