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Westmoreland County athletes of the week: Hempfield’s Jiana Patterson, Latrobe’s Roman Agostoni
Claim to fame: Patterson, a transfer from Greensburg Central Catholic, has made an immediate impact with the Spartans. The talented forward scored two goals as Hempfield defeated North Hills, 2-1, to break an 18-game losing streak. Patterson also scored a goal in the season-opening loss to Connellsville. Patterson also has two assists this season. Her career goal total is 35, and she said she would like to reach 50 before she graduates next year.
West Virginia Volleyball falls in five to Wake Forest
The West Virginia University volleyball team (1-1, 0-0 Big 12) fell to Wake Forest in a five-set match to Wake Forest on Saturday night, 3-2. The Demon Deacons claimed victory with scores of 15-25, 25-15, 17-25, 25-22 and 15-7 inside of Reynold Gym in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Four Mountaineers collected...
Pa. logs 11K-plus Lyme disease cases so far in 2024. Here’s how you can try to avoid it.
Pennsylvania health officials in August offered an update on surveillance for infections carried by ticks, including the most commonly reported one — Lyme disease. A Tickborne Disease Dashboard launched in 2024 by the state Department of Health shows that while cases of Lyme disease peak in June through August, the threat exists year-round.
St. Barnabas Hosting Sporting Clays Event
The public is invited participate in a fundraising event later this week to benefit a great local cause. St. Barnabas Charities is holding a Sporting Clays event this Friday at Highlands Sporting Clays in Champion, PA. All skill levels are welcome. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. followed by flight time...
Lingering clouds in Pittsburgh clear up on Sunday ahead of a comfortable Labor Day
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - Thunderstorms brought heavy rain and strong winds to portions of Western Pennsylvania and Northern West Virginia on Saturday. WEATHER LINKS: Current Conditions | School Closings & Delays | Submit Your Weather PhotosThere were several reports of downed trees and powerlines in Greene, Fayette, Somerset, and Monongalia counties. In addition to the wind damage reports, in Allegheny County, there were reports of flash flooding in the Baldwin and South Park Township areas.In the wake of yesterday's storms, Sunday morning begins muggy and cloudy with some areas of dense fog across our region. Temperatures this afternoon will reach the upper...
Miami Dolphins cut ties with explosive former Pittsburgh Steelers running back
Former Pittsburgh Steelers running back Anthony McFarland was released from the Miami Dolphins practice squad just one day after he was signed to it after the Dolphins cut him following cut-down day. McFarland, the 2020 fourth-round pick by the Steelers out of Maryland, joined the Dolphins after a standout UFL...
Penn State defenders who emerged vs. WVU, tight ends who fared well, more subscriber mailbag
Penn State followed its 23-point victory over West Virginia a year ago in State College with a 22-point win over the Mountaineers in Morgantown on Saturday. Different venue, similar result. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation....
A Montgomery County Trail Was Crowned Pennsylvania’s Most Beautiful Trail
The Schuylkill River Trail has been rated one of the most beautiful trails in the state. The Schuylkill River Trail, which runs through Montgomery County, took the top spot among 16 trails in Pennsylvania that Visit PA claims will leave you breathless, writes Greg Williams for The Sentinel. “When is...
Former Steelers player criticizes team after being cut: ‘No opportunity’
Former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Jacob Copeland, who the team cut during their first wave of cuts on Monday after their game against the Detroit Lions, wants another chance in the NFL. He joined the team in June after mandatory minicamp, and during training camp, he had some flashy plays, which he posted to his X account.
New Jersey Drivers to Pay More to Cross Into PA
Bad news for anyone who plans to drive into Pennsylvania. The Delaware River Port Authority has raised the cost of tolls on 4 major bridges into the Keystone State. Effective immediately, the cost to cross the Walt Whitman, Betsy Ross, and Commodore Barry Bridges will rise twenty percent, from five dollars to six.
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