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Man faces murder charges after body discovered in Vienna, police say
VIENNA, W.Va. (WCHS) — A body was discovered in Wood County on Saturday evening, kicking off a death investigation and an arrest, police say. Reports came in just before 4:30 p.m. of an unresponsive person in an apartment on the1200 block of 19th Street. Upon arrival, Vienna police discovered a deceased female, Morgan Lee Lott, 22, and began collecting evidence and interviews, according to a news release from the Vienna Police Department.
Adventurous Baldwin softball alum to spend year in Thailand
Gemma Stypula has been dreaming of this trip for what seems like forever. She started to lay the foundation when she was 15 years old. Now, 17, the 2024 Brentwood graduate is only days away from seeing it become a reality. A four-year softball player at Brentwood, Stypula will be...
Flores Walk-off Single Keys Patriots' Win over Altoona
BRIDGEWATER, NJ -The Somerset Patriots defeated the Altoona Curve 2-1 in walk-off fashion on Saturday night in game two of a three-game series at TD Bank Ballpark in front of 7,012. Over the first two games of the series vs. Altoona, Patriots pitchers have allowed only 1 R on 4 H in 18 total IP (0.50 ERA). The victory gave Somerset sole possession of first place in the Eastern League’s Northeast Division with a 13-7 second half record.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER RHP Bailey Dees (6 IP, 1 R, 2 H, 2 BB, 5...
11-Year Olds Continue Hot Streak, Open CV Tournament with 8-1 Win Over Moon
The Hopewell 11-year-old All-Star team is playing some incredible baseball. Thus far this All-Star season, the Vikings have entered two tournaments and have won both of them, outscoring their opponents by the score of 85-18. This morning, the 11-year-olds opened up play in the Central Valley All-Star tournament as they...
Trafford Junior Legion baseball wins Westmoreland County title
Trafford Junior Legion team captured the Westmoreland Junior League title July 16 by defeating 14th Ward (Woodland Hills), 6-1. Trafford combined a strong pitching performance by Dom Delio and the clutch hitting of Evan Gigliotti to pull out the win. Delio took a perfect game into the seventh inning before...
EPA awards $4.3 billion to fund projects in 30 states to reduce climate pollution
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency is awarding $4.3 billion in grants to fund projects in 30 states to reduce climate pollution. The money will go to 25 projects targeting greenhouse gas emissions from transportation, electric power, commercial and residential buildings, industry, agriculture and waste and materials management. The grants are paid for by the 2022 climate law approved by congressional Democrats. The law, officially known as the Inflation Reduction Act, includes nearly $400 billion in spending and tax credits to accelerate the expansion of clean energy such as wind and solar power, speeding the nation’s transition away from...
A Small Pennsylvania Town is Suddenly the 1st Most Dangerous in the State
In the quiet corners of Pennsylvania, nestled between the Allegheny River and the Ohio River, lies a seemingly unassuming town: McKees Rocks. With a population of just over 6,000, it’s easy to overlook this small community. But beneath its unpretentious facade lies a troubling reality. Recent data reveals that...
Pa. Department of Education offers help with FAFSA applications for students and families
HARRISBURG (KDKA) - The Pennsylvania Department of Education is teaming up with the national nonprofit uAspire to launch a free state-wide help desk to assist students and families with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application. Due to changes and other delays, the Pa. Department of Education said that FAFSA completion is at "crisis low levels" nationwide. "The best way to ensure access to affordable postsecondary education is by filling out the FAFSA, and this new helpdesk will make the process easier for all applicants," said Secretary of Education Dr. Khalid N. Mumin. "Over the summer months, students can't just...
Pittsburgh's Picklesburgh Festival Draws Record Crowds with Brined Delicacies and Unique Culinary Creations
It's crunch time for pickle enthusiasts as Downtown Pittsburgh transforms into a veritable shrine for the brined delicacies. Celebrating its ninth year, Picklesburgh drew massive crowds yet again with estimates suggesting another record-setting turnout. Eating their hearts out, pickle fans are having a juicy time as festivities continue through July 21, WPXI reports.
Pirates announcers willed an Andrew McCutchen home run into existence
Superstitious Pittsburgh Pirates fans may be inclined to thank announcers Greg Brown and Kevin Young for at least one run during their team’s 4-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pa. Pirates star Andrew McCutchen led off the bottom of the 6th inning against Phillies starter Christopher Sanchez. Young predicted that... The post Pirates announcers willed an Andrew McCutchen home run into existence appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Bushy Run whips St. Michael in American Legion Region 7 Tournament
Anthony Monroe drove in three runs, and Bushy Run rolled to a 13-4 victory Saturday against St. Michael in the Pennsylvania American Legion Region 7 tournament at Claysburg. Chuck Fontana, Jonny Lovre and Colton Tyburski each had two hits, and Brody Hoffman and Tyburski had doubles. Hoffman’s two-run double in...
Sources: Jim Leyland Likely to Have Special Attendee at Hall Ceremony
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. – Jim Leyland might have a special guest when he is inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday. Multiple sources told PittsburghBaseballNow.com on Saturday that Barry Bonds is expected to attend, though nothing is finalized. Leyland was Bonds’ manager with the Pittsburgh Pirates for the...
Proposed Trade Ships Steelers Speedy $12 Million WR
As many pundits have this offseason, Bleacher Report’s Kristopher Knox named the Pittsburgh Steelers a potential landing spot for San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk. But Knox also suggested the Steelers as a possible landing spot through a trade for another veteran wideout — New York Giants‘ Darius Slayton.
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