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Women's Basketball Garners WBCA Academic Honors
ATLANTA – Youngstown State University, Ashland University, Williams College, Sterling College and Folsom Lake College sit atop their respective divisions in the 2023-24 WBCA Academic Top 25 Team Honor Rolls announced today by the Women's Basketball Coaches Association. Northwest Nazarene women's basketball made the cut for Special Mention in...
Appalachian critics of Ohio US Sen. JD Vance's 'Hillbilly Elegy' responded with their own book
As a 10th-generation Appalachian, Ivy Brashear sees JD Vance's 2016 memoir "Hillbilly Elegy" as a "really one-sided and simple view of the region." In an effort to help broaden people;s view of Appalachia, she decided to share her own narrative as part of a collection of writings in the 2019 book, "Appalachian Reckoning: A Region Responds to Hillbilly Elegy."
Ohio sales tax holiday returns Tuesday
Jul. 25—LIMA — Ohioans will have 10 days to shop without paying sales tax when Ohio's sales tax holiday returns next Tuesday. The tax holiday will be in effect from midnight Tuesday, July 30 through 11:59 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 8, just in time for back-to-school shopping. This year's sales tax holiday is the biggest yet, as lawmakers extended the holiday from three to 10 days and lifted the ...
WPIAL Announces 2024 Football Championship Locations
There’s a slight but potentially major change in WPIAL football championship destinations in 2024. Acrisure Stadium has hosted all but the Class-5A and 6A championships in recent seasons, barring the COVID-19-impacted season in 2020 which impacted all classes, but that’s going to change in 2024. The Class-1A, 2A, 3A and 5A championships will be held at Acrisure Stadium this year.
Hill District residents impatient over 'empty promises' of neighborhood improvement
Marimba Milliones was among the Hill District residents who on Thursday told local leaders they’re getting impatient after years of waiting for investment in their neighborhood. A major redevelopment is underway in the Lower Hill District at the site of the former Civic Arena. It’s set to include a...
Kennywood rollercoaster reopens after photo appears to show cinderblocks supporting part of the ride
Two days after an alarming photo from oneBURGH media blew up on Facebook, Kennywood pumped the brakes on the Racer, temporarily shutting the rollercoaster down Wednesday.
Oakmont Country Club's 12th hole provides difficult test at nearly 700 yards
OAKMONT, Pa. (KDKA) -- When you talk about great Par 5 holes in the Pittsburgh area, the conversation can't begin or end without including the long 12th hole at Oakmont Country Club.The massive 12th hole at Oakmont will be a sight to see during next year's U.S. Open. "It plays 670 from all the way back," said Head Professional Devin Gee. "It's an incredible Par 5 in terms of risk-reward. It's definitely reachable in two for the U.S. Open and our longer member players."Hitting a long drive is key on a hole of this length, and while playing alongside KDKA's Bob...
2024 Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star Team: West Mifflin’s Armand Hill
West Mifflin senior Delron White was having a strong first part of the 2023 season as he carried the rushing load for the Titans. But when he went down with a leg injury in the second half of a 38-14 loss to conference rival Avonworth in Week 5, West Mifflin coach Rod Steele turned to Armand “Mondo” Hill, a freshman, to help lead the offense.
Oil Heritage Festival Features Children’s Pool Party, Live Music, and Much More Today
OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) — The 46th annual Oil Heritage Festival will feature a children’s pool party, a craft show, live concerts in the parking lot, and more on Friday. The festival, hosted by the Venango Area Chamber of Commerce, will run until Sunday, July 28. Friday’s events...
Niles man arrested after allegedly touching himself while watching young girls
A Niles man is behind bars after allegedly touching himself while watching children at a park. According to the report, officers were dispatched to Stevens Park at 11:11 a.m. on July 20 for a suspicious man who allegedly made inappropriate comments to children at the park numerous times. The suspect,...
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Changes to vehicle window tinting in Pennsylvania could be coming
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — Changes could be coming for vehicle window tinting in Pennsylvania, including making it part of your yearly state inspection. Senator Jimmy Dillon (D-Philadelphia) plans to introduce legislation to combat vehicle window tint that is too dark and blocks too much light. Currently, in Pennsylvania, Visible Light Transmission (VLT) needs to be […]
Topper Comments on PASSHE Chancellor Greenstein’s Resignation
The Republican chairman of the Pennsylvania House Education Committee, Rep. Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Fulton), issued the following statement on the resignation of Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) Chancellor Dan Greenstein:. “It has been an honor to work alongside Dr. Greenstein during his tenure as chancellor of our state system...
Storm Causes Damage to Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association Exec Director's Farm
David Smith, the executive director of the Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association, is thankful. His farm in Palmyra was damaged in an unexpected storm July 17, but no one was hurt. “It was pretty isolated.” Smith said. “Some of the reporting said the weather event was about 200 yards wide and...
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