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NL’s plan for Paul Skenes at All-Star Game revealed
Baseball fans will likely only be getting a brief cameo from Paul Skenes at this week’s All-Star Game. Speaking with reporters on Monday, National League team manager Torey Lovullo revealed the plan for the Pittsburgh Pirates rookie phenom Skenes in Tuesday’s Midsummer Classic. Skenes, who will be starting the game for the NL, is only... The post NL’s plan for Paul Skenes at All-Star Game revealed appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
'If a kid is hungry, you should feed them.' Kiwanis Caring Kitchen to open on West 16th
This article is part of a recurring series that updates the status of properties of interest in the Erie area. Have a suggestion? Email jmartin@timesnews.com. If not for the eye-popping mural painted on the outside — depicting an abundance of colorful food, including fruit and frozen treats — the new building on the property of Community Shelter Services might be just another shed.
Erie bayfront construction update: PennDOT series to focus on Sassafras, State street work
Ongoing Bayfront Parkway construction will be the topic of the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation's online "Let's Talk Bayfront" series on Tuesday. PennDOT project manager Justin Baker will discuss the progress of the construction underway at Sassafras Street Extension and additional work at State Street. A hybrid roundabout is being built...
Quinn Ewers Will Be the Franchise Quarterback of the Pittsburgh Steelers
The Pittsburgh Steelers had a long-standing stretch of consistency at quarterback with Ben Roethlisberger 18 years. Since after the 2021 season, the Steelers have been struggling to get the quarterback position right. Kenny Pickett was a bust, and now they’re trying to establish something for this season between Russell Wilson and Justin Fields who are both on one-year deals without a long-term future. It’s time for the Steelers to rebuild and test the rookie route again.
West Virginia man reported missing in Summersville Lake area
SUMMERSVILLE, WV (WOWK) – A West Virginia man has been reported missing in the Summersville Lake area. West Virginia State Police and the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources officers are searching for a 44-year-old man from the Morgantown area, according to Lieutenant Mike Coberly with WV DNR. Coberly says the man had gone on […]
Meet the Mountaineer Maniacs: WVU Sports' official student fanbase
The Mountaineer Maniacs is the largest student organization on campus and official student section of WVU Sports. Here’s how to become a member of the Maniacs. To become a Maniac, students must register online for one of two membership types. Basic Membership, which costs $25 annually, includes a Maniacs tee shirt, watch party invitations, Olympic sports giveaways, away basketball and football trip invitations and a 20% discount at the Book Exchange. The Ultimate Membership costs $50 annually and offers the same benefits but guarantees football tickets.
Regional rivals, balance important in scheduling for West Virginia
West Virginia head coach Neal Brown understands the need for regional rivals on the schedule. It’s been something that the Mountaineers have been able to ensure with the schedules over the past few years. And if you include this upcoming season the program has played 11 power five opponents in five of the last six years with the lone exception being the shortened 2020 campaign.
WVU Foundation raises record $282M to benefit University students, programs and more
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (WVDN) — West Virginia University alumni and friends contributed a record $282.6 million during fiscal year 2024 to support high-quality education, meaningful research, world-class patient care and outreach programs that benefit the Mountain State and beyond. The WVU Foundation’s remarkable year in fundraising trumps the previous record — $270.1 million, set in fiscal year 2021 — and […] The post WVU Foundation raises record $282M to benefit University students, programs and more appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Is the Air Raid era of Big 12 football a thing of the past?
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — When you think of Big 12 football, what pops into your head?. Odds are, defense and a strong ground game are not the first things that come to mind. “The national perception of the Big 12 for a long time — [and] it was earned — was this wide-open, throw-it-every-down [football],” WVU head coach Neal Brown said.
WVU Research Computing summer workshops offered
WVU Research Computing will offer three workshops for various levels of experience from July 24 to Aug. 2. Workshops include Introduction to High Performance Computing, Python Scripting for HPC and Partial Differential Equations. Register to attend a workshop. Sessions will be recorded and uploaded on YouTube. Find more information.
Masontown man arrested after hitting dog with shovel, saying ‘she can suffer’
MASONTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - A Masontown man was arrested Friday after hitting a small dog in the face with a shovel. James Johnston, 58, hit the small dog with a shovel behind the couch because the dog used the bathroom in the house, according to the Preston County Sheriff’s Office.
Polis orders flags to be lowered for volunteer firefighter killed at Trump rally
Gov. Jared Polis ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff in honor of the Pennsylvania volunteer firefighter who was killed during an assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump.
Pennsylvania Turnpike officials warn about text message scam targeting financial information
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – Pennsylvania Turnpike officials are warning about a "smishing scam" that is attempting to get people's personal financial information. Scam text messages that say they're from the "Pennsylvania Turnpike Toll Services" are being sent to random individuals, according to a news release from the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission. The messages contain urgent requests and say the account will incur additional charges if overdue payments are not made right away, the commission said. People who receive an unexpected text like this should not click the link.Earlier this year, a similar phishing scam targeted EZ-Pass users in Pennsylvania and other states. The Philadelphia Parking Authority recently warned residents about a similar "smishing scam" – a scam using SMS or text message.For E-ZPass customers, there are multiple approved safe methods to check your account — the official PA Turnpike E-ZPass website or the PA Toll Pay app from the Apple App Store or Google Play store.Customers who get a fraudulent message can report it to the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center at www.ic3.gov.
Communities in Schools of PA receiving $191,000 in Scaling for Success grant
(WHTM) — The non-profit organization, the Communities in Schools of Pennsylvania (CISPA), has been awarded a substantial amount of money in Scaling for Success funding for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year. The non-profit received $191,000 in grant funding which will allow it to help four new schools in Pennsylvania, including Cedar Crest Middle School, Paradise Elementary School, and Upper Dauphin Middle School. […]
Legal Marijuana, Big Tax Cuts and Minimum Wage: This Year’s Budget Losers
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign up for our free newsletters. HARRISBURG — As they wrapped up votes on Pennsylvania’s new $47.6 billion budget last week, lawmakers agreed the plan wouldn’t make anyone completely happy. The deal increases spending on public education for this fiscal year, but doesn’t guarantee future bumps. It sends more money to transit systems, but not enough to alleviate their concerns. Other major goals for both parties fell by the wayside: Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro didn’t get recreational marijuana or...
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