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Penn State’s all-time record against every team on the 2024-25 schedule
In the 10 years of the four-team College Football Playoff, Penn State was left on the outside looking in. Now, the Nittany Lions and head coach James Franklin have an excellent opportunity to compete for a national championship with the expanded 12-team CFP in 2024-25. The CFP isn’t the only...
Penn State Wrestling: David Taylor’s Contract Details Released
The contract details for Penn State wrestling legend David Taylor in his new job as Oklahoma State’s coach have been released. Taylor, a 2020 Olympic Gold Medalist known as “The Magic Man,” shocked the wrestling world in early May when he took the job to succeed legendary coach John Smith and thus retired from active competition.
Grade the Trade Proposal: Steelers give up a big piece on offense for little value
Most trade rumors have the Steelers adding talent to their roster rather than subtracting it. There are many players on expiring deals heading into this season, but that could always change between now and the start of free agency next year. Some players are more likely to be re-signed by Pittsburgh than others. It will be interesting to see who the black and gold feel necessary to sign an extension at training camp, and those they think can wait.
Microsoft outage disrupts several Pittsburgh-area businesses
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- The global IT outage caused a mess in the Pittsburgh area on Friday. Between canceled flights and delays, air travel may have been the hardest hit.Harold Lewis and his family were excited about their cruise out of Orlando. They made it through the long TSA lines and to the gate with plenty of time. They thought it was going to be a simple morning."We sat, and we saw the flight time come and go, and go, and go some more," Lewis said.They learned their Spirit flight was canceled, and their new Southwest flight doesn't leave until 9...
Aliquippa remains in 4A after Pennsylvania appellate court denies PIAA's emergency application
ALIQUIPPA — Pennsylvania appellate court Judge Patricia McCullough handed down her ruling Thursday in the case between the Aliquippa School District and the PIAA and denied the PIAA’s request for the Quips football program to be moved up to Class 5A. Interim head coach Vashawn Patrick is relieved...
Trafford crushes unbeaten Saint Marys at Junior American Legion regional
Trafford extended its winning streak to 16 games by handing Saint Marys its first loss of the season in the Junior American Legion Western Regional on Friday at Homer City. After spotting Saint Marys an early lead, Trafford brought out the bats and rolled to a 15-2 victory in a game stopped in the fifth inning because of the 10-run rule.
MLB All-Star Week: SeaWolves Spotlight Featuring Jake Holton
ERIE, PA (WJET)–During the MLB All-Star Week, JET24 sports reporter Ashley Kaiser chatted with first baseman Jake Holton for our SeaWolves Spotlight segment. He’s been a staple for Erie on offense. Holton smashed three home runs in the Seawolves’ last series, making his grand total for the season 12 homers.
Mercer County Food Bank opens new location
HERMITAGE, Pa. (WKBN) – A new food pantry affiliated with the Mercer County Food Bank is opening in Hermitage. The pantry is in collaboration with Gentle Shepherd Church of the Nazarene. It will offer shelf-stable foods, produce and meat. “The opening of this food pantry is part of the...
Steelers EDGE T.J. Watt lands at No. 14 of PFF Top 50 rankings
If you ask any Pittsburgh Steelers fan, they will tell you there is no defensive player in the NFL better than Steelers EDGE T.J. Watt. Watt has one Defensive Player of the Year award under his belt and holds the single-season sack record with Michael Strahan. But unfortunately, the NFL...
Local Historia Launches New Docuseries
This story originally appeared in The Centre County Gazette. BELLEFONTE — Local Historia, a business run by Matt Maris and Dustin Elder to connect residents with local history through content, walking tours and experiences, launched its first episode of “Journeys with Local Historia” on July 1 at a viewing party at Big Springs in Bellefonte. The documentary series, presented by WPSU, aims to share the rich history of the region. “I started Local Historia in 2019,” Maris said. “As a high school social studies teacher, I began giving community walking tours in the summer and just fell in love with the process of...
America250PA recognizes National Pennsylvania Day with volunteer efforts at food bank distribution center
PITTSTON TWP. – In recognizing National Pennsylvania Day, July 20, America250PA, organized volunteers to aid the CEO Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Northeast Regional Food Bank Distribution Center on Friday, July 19, for the fourth year in a row. In support of Feeding Pennsylvania, presented by The Giant Company and...
Make It With Wool Contest announced
The 2024 Pennsylvania Make It With Wool Contest will take place on Saturday, Sept. 28, in the PA Preferred Banquet Hall at the Farm Show Complex, 2300 N. Cameron St., Harrisburg. Youths and adults who sew, knit, or crochet garments with wool or other animal fibers may participate. The categories...
Here are the airports, airlines in and near Pa. affected by internet outage
Multiple airports in Pennsylvania and beyond have reported long lines and delays due to a massive internet outage that has affected companies around the world. Harrisburg International Airport said on X, formerly known as Twitter, said that “numerous flights are experiencing delays or cancellations” as a result of the outage.
First Responders Day to be Celebrated July 27 at Jefferson County Fairgrounds
BROOKVILLE, Pa. (EYT) — Pine Creek K-9 Search Unit will host the third annual First Responders Day on Saturday, July 27, at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds in Brookville. Some of the activities include SAR K-9 Demonstrations, Police K-9 Demonstrations, Car Extrication Demonstrations, and helicopter landings. Food trucks will be...
Nick Gonzales hits winning single in 9th, Pirates rally for 8-7 win over Phillies
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Nick Gonzales hit an RBI single in the ninth inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied twice from three-run deficits for an 8-7 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday night. With the Pirates trailing 7-6, Connor Joe led off the ninth with a single before José...
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