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Peters Creek Historical Society Program to Discuss Wartime Coins and Morse Code
Peters Creek Historical Society welcomes Mr. Tom Uram, president of the Washington County Coin Club as its guest speaker, 7:30PM, Monday, September 23 at Wrights United Methodist Church, 788 Venetia Road, Venetia. His topic will explore the fascinating connection between wartime coins and imprinted Morse Code on the reverse side of these coins. What was the message? Is it readily discernable? What did the letter "V" signify? Were the Canadians aware they were carrying a message in their pocket? Answers to these questions and others is sure to be of interest and knowledge for fans of history and coin collectors!
Golden Triangle Decorative Painters Meeting in Finleyville
The next meeting of the Golden Triangle Decorative Painters will be held on Sunday, September 15 at the Finleyville I.O.O.F. Hall, 3684 Finleyville-Elrama Road, Finleyville, PA. Members are to bring their favorite dish for a pot-luck luncheon. Rosemary Habers will be teaching a bunny on a feather….(rabbit with a White Rose painted on a turkey feather). The cost of the class is $15. Doors open at 9:30. Members who took tote and walker bags to be painted are reminded to bring them to the meeting. We are still collecting goodies for our “Animal Friends” shelter project.
Takeaways and Player Grades: Despite inspiring 10-man effort, Riverhounds cursed in stoppage time again
In a 34-match season, there’s going to be moments when things don’t go a team’s way. Sometimes, it’s in those instances that test and define that team’s character and ability to overcome obstacles. On Saturday night in Indianapolis, the Riverhounds faced a daunting situation early...
Young Penn-Trafford girls volleyball team looking to soar under new coach
The Penn-Trafford girls volleyball team has a new head coach. Tracy McDonald, a 1998 graduate of Penn-Trafford, takes over for Jim Schall, who retired after coaching the girls team for 25 seasons. McDonald, a middle hitter, played one year at St Francis (Pa.) before finishing her career at IUP. She...
SHOWIN’ LOVE TO BELTZHOOVER: The ‘Save Our Youth’ Community Day 2024
BEVERLY CHEATOM STARTED “SOY” (SAVE OUR YOUTH) AND HELD ITS COMMUNITY DAY IN BELTZHOOVER ON JULY 12. (PHOTOS BY J.L. MARTELLO) BEVERLY CHEATOM, LEADER OF SAVE OUR YOUTH, WITH ORLANDO JAMES, LEFT. THE TIMELESS BAND. RANDALL ROLFSMEYER, ANTHONY LEACH AND MIKE ORME. THEIR BAND IS CALLED, “IN THE...
Green Day at PNC Park
Green Day brings their The Saviors Tour to PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on Sunday, September 1 with special guests: The Smashing Pumpkins, Rancid, The Linda Lindas! Come rock out as the band celebrates 30 years of Dookie and 20 years of American Idiot! For complete show details and to purchase your tickets, click HERE!
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...
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...
'Mini' art exhibit in Tarentum to double as fundraiser for Highlands theater program
Sep. 1—Betty Trout loves her backyard bees almost as much as she loves painting them. So when she heard about Tarentum's Manos Gallery putting out a call for local artists to submit pitches for a fundraiser exhibit called "24 Minis," she knew exactly what she was going to paint. "This was right in my wheelhouse," said Trout, 67, of Murrysville, who also is a member of the East Suburban Artists ...
Drying out, cooler air on the way
PITTSBURGH — Yesterday's cold front is still tied up near the West Virginia border. The ridges may catch an isolated shower this morning. Otherwise, we are dry with clouds gradually clearing today. A re-enforcing cool front arrives this evening. And again, stray showers are possible but will be short-lived.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Aug. 31, 2024
Aug. 31—High schools Football Saturday's results Nonconference Beaver 56, Blackhawk 28 New Brighton 43, Summit Academy 27 Soccer Boys Saturday's results Avonworth tournament Moon 4, Avonworth 3 Montour 3, Mercyhurst Prep 1 Belle Vernon tournament Connellsville vs. Baldwin ppd. Thomas Jefferson at Belle Vernon, ppd. Fayette County Coaches tournament At Laurel Highlands Beth-Center 2, Laurel ...
Rambo leads Titans to wins over RIT, Pitt-Greensburg
LATROBE, Pa.--Junior middle hitter Shelby Rambo (East Palestine, Ohio) finished with a combined 26 kills and hit .548 Saturday to lead the Westminster College women's volleyball program to a pair of victories at Saint Vincent College's Bearcat Challenge. The Titans opened with a 3-1 win over Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) before winning in straight sets against Pitt-Greensburg.
1 man killed, 2 others injured in shooting, Pittsburgh police say
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- An active police investigation is underway in Pittsburgh.Just before 8 p.m. Saturday, Pittsburgh police and other emergency personnel were dispatched to the intersection of Fifth Avenue and Marion Street along the Crawford-Roberts and Bluff neighborhood border for a 10-round ShotSpotter alert.Three victims with gunshot wounds were found in the street. One man was transported to an area hospital in grave condition. He was pronounced deceased at the hospital, according to a report from Pittsburgh Public Safety.Another man and a woman were transported to a local hospital in critical condition with "significant injuries." Both victims were immediately taken into surgery, police added.One of the victims was identified as 68-year-old Lawrence Kelley Jr. of Pittsburgh. Witnesses told police that an altercation occurred on Fifth Avenue before a man shot the three victims. Witnesses said the suspect fled on foot, heading north on Vine Street toward Colwell Street.The investigation is ongoing.
Man arrested after allegedly attacking Jewish students at University of Pittsburgh
(JTA) — A man wearing a keffiyeh and wielding a bottle wounded two Jewish students at the University of Pittsburgh, according to the university, local news reports citing police and Jewish community sources. “Two students were treated at the scene,” the university said Friday evening in a statement. “The alleged perpetrator, who has no known...
No. 4 Pitt Sweeps Long Beach State for Undefeated Weekend
EUGENE, Ore. - The No. 4 University of Pittsburgh volleyball team (2-0, 0-0 ACC) continued its dominance on opening weekend against Long Beach State (0-1, 0-0 Big West) on Saturday afternoon. Senior setter Rachel Fairbanks recorded her second straight double-double while Torrey Stafford had a match high once again with 12 kills.
Guardians vs. Pirates Prediction, Odds, Picks - September 1
The Cleveland Guardians and Jose Ramirez will square off against the Pittsburgh Pirates and Oneil Cruz at Progressive Field on Sunday, with the first pitch at 1:40 p.m. ET. The favored Guardians have -147 moneyline odds against the underdog Pirates, who are listed at +124. Cleveland is a 1.5-run favorite (at +143 odds). The total is 8 runs for this contest.
Dukes Down Morgan State in Tournament Finale
The Duquesne University volleyball team secured a 3-1 victory against Morgan State at the Towson-Morgan State Invitational, improving their season record to 2-1. The Dukes showcased a strong performance, particularly in the first and fourth sets, where they demonstrated effective teamwork and offensive skills. Graduate student Elizabeth Drelling and junior Carsyn Henschen each contributed significantly with 11 kills, leading the team to victory.
WPIAL football rankings: Week ending Sept. 1, 2024
Aug. 31—Class 6A Rank, Team, W-L, Last 1. North Allegheny, 2-0, 1 2. Central Catholic, 0-2, 2 3. Norwin, 2-0, 3 4. Canon-McMillan, 0-2, 4 5. Seneca Valley, 0-2, 5 Out: none Class 5A 1. Peters Township, 2-0, 1 2. Pine-Richland, 2-0, 2 3. Upper St. Clair, 2-0, 3 4. Woodland Hills, 1-1, 4 5. Bethel Park, 2-0, NR Out: Penn Hills (0-2, 5) Class 4A 1. Aliquippa, 0-0, 1 2. Montour, 1-0, 2 3. Thomas ...
Concert Guide September 2024: Green Day, Nicki Minaj, Willie, Dylan, Pitbull, Jeff Lynne, and Meghan Trainor
September starts out with a musical bang with Green Day and The Smashing Pumpkins leading the bill at PNC Park (might as well use PNC for something productive). Don’t sit down as three days in Rob Zombie and Alice Cooper play the Pavilion at Star Lake. Continuing September’s strong opening, Nicki Minaj is in concert at PPG Paints Arena. Next up Meghan Trainor is bringing the bass to The Pete. OK, we can finally sit down and chill out a little as James Taylor brings his pleasing soft rock songs to Star Lake. Jeff Lynne returns to PPG Paints Arena for the second time on his farewell tour with his ELO. Willie Nelson brings his Outlaw Music Festival back with partners in crime, Bob Dylan and John Mellencamp. Pitbull and T-Pain are having a party at Star Lake. The Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival features national and local talents preforming including Average White Band, Maysa, Shemekia Copeland, Howie Alexander, and Sean Jones.
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