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Pirates signing third-round pick may pave way for securing top selections
The Pittsburgh Pirates signed third-round pick (No. 83 overall) Josh Hartle on Tuesday, making him the sixth member of Pittsburgh's 2024 MLB draft class to put pen to paper with the club. Hartle, a left-handed pitcher out of Wake Forest, has been assigned to Pittsburgh's Florida Complex League team in...
2024 Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star Team: Central Catholic’s Xxavier Thomas
Central Catholic’s Xxavier Thomas committed to play cornerback at Penn State next fall, hoping to follow in a long line of talented defensive backs playing at the next level. The three-star defensive back, according to 247Sports, chose the Nittany Lions over an offer from Akron. “It was mainly coach...
Pittsburgh Steelers Training Camp Showdown: Donte Jackson vs. George Pickens Sparks Excitement
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Donte Jackson is eager to challenge wide receiver George Pickens in training camp, aiming to elevate the team's performance through intense competition. Pittsburgh Steelers drafted George Pickens in the second round in 2022. Donte Jackson joined the Steelers in a trade with the Carolina Panthers, exchanging for...
Scott Tady: Godwin & The Allegheny High soared on CBS; brewery offers 2-day concert fest
Network television's bright lights keep looking good on Charles Wesley Godwin and The Allegheny High. You had to smile if you watched Godwin and his Beaver County-bred backing band performing so well last Monday on CBS' "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert." ...
Beaver County broadband project ranks high on grades from Communications Workers of America
Beaver County's broadband improvements are receiving national praise as a new report details how the project was a successful use of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. The Communications Workers of America (CWA) published a "Broadband Report Card" last week, giving rankings to 14 different projects that had received funding through ARPA's State...
Riverhounds Notebook: Robbie Mertz’s persistence and playmaking spark club’s climb back into postseason contention
The Riverhounds will be wrapping up a four-match homestand by hosting Loudoun United FC, on Saturday, looking to keep things going in a positive direction following back-to-back lopsided wins. Pittsburgh’s latest victory on Saturday, came with another strong early start, as they scored three goals in the first 21 minutes...
The Times' Top 40 Players in the Beaver Valley: 10-6
As the 2024 WPIAL high school football season approaches, the Beaver County Times is kicking off its preseason coverage with a list of top players in the area. From Division I prospects, to all-state talents, there are an abundance of stars that will take the field on Friday nights in the Beaver Valley. Throughout this next week, The Times will be ranking the top 40 players in our coverage area. We continue our list with numbers...
U.S. Small Business Administration steps in to aid flood victims in New Cumberland
HANCOCK COUNTY, WV — In response to the flooding in April, the New Cumberland City Hall has welcomed officials from the U.S. Small Business Administration to answer questions for residents of Hancock, Marshall and Ohio counties. Business owners, homeowners, renters or non-profits can apply for a low interest disaster...
Former Cecil College basketball standout taking his talents overseas
During his time at Cecil College, Khalid Gates played an integral part of the Seahawks’ success on the court. In both his seasons at Cecil, the Seahawks won Region 20 titles and reached the NJCAA Division II Championships. Gates, who is now two years removed from his second winter at Cecil College, is preparing to cross the Atlantic at the end of the summer to pursue a longtime dream of his. To play professional basketball. ...
Cranberry Business Park Looking To Expand
A Cranberry Township business park is looking to expand. Two buildings are being proposed in the Cranberry Business Park along West Kensinger Drive. They would include a warehouse/office space and a distribution warehouse center. The project would also have sidewalks installed along West Kensinger Drive and Unionville Road to link...
86-Year-Old Robert Cowden Pronounced Dead After Tractor Accident in Cecil Township
An 86-year-old man, Robert Cowden, was pronounced dead following a tractor accident in Cecil Township on Wednesday evening. According to a report by WPXI, the incident occurred just before 7:30 p.m. along Ciaffoni Road. Cecil Township Police are currently looking into how the crash unfolded. The accident did not seem...
Attorney General Sues Pittsburgh Contractor for Unfinished Work and Violating Consumer Protection Laws
Attorney General Michelle Henry is taking a Pittsburgh-area home contractor to court over allegations of shady business practices. In a lawsuit filed against Brothers All Around Service, LLC and its owner, John McDonald, Henry asserts that the Allegheny County company engaged in illegal contracts and failed to both complete work and issue refunds for consumers. According to the lawsuit, the company did not adhere to the guidelines of the Pennsylvania Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law or the Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act (HICPA), as reported by the Pennsylvania Office of the Attorney General.
Smoke from Canadian Wildfires to Affect Eastern Ohio and Western Pennsylvania Weather
Pittsburgh, PA – Eastern Ohio and Western Pennsylvania will experience a warm and comfortable day with plenty of sunshine, as a plume of smoke from the Canadian wildfires moves southward across the region. High temperatures are expected to reach the low to mid-80s, with a hazy sky possibly affecting visibility and air quality.
Broadband authority OKs $20M for laptops
(The Center Square) — The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority voted Thursday to spend $20 million on more than 14,000 laptops to grow internet access in the commonwealth. The unanimous vote allows the Authority to award between 20 and 200 laptops to libraries, schools, municipalities and other groups. So far, 130 groups have applied to the program and applications are open through August 19, said Julia Brinjac, digital equity program manager...
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