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W. Rick’s Being Torn Down
Demolition is underway on a former local restaurant that was destroyed by fire earlier this year. W. Rick’s Taproom and Grill on Meridian Road has been vacant since February but crews were busy tearing down the structure Tuesday. Some delay was caused by a report that needed to be...
Former Yankees pitcher who threw perfect game opts out of Pirates deal
Right-hander Domingo German was released by the Pirates this week, per the transaction log at MiLB.com. He’d been pitching with their Triple-A affiliate in Indianapolis. Robert Murray of FanSided reports that German exercised an opt-out clause in his contract, prompting the release. The Bucs remain open to bringing him back, per Murray — presumably on a new minor league pact.
Former Penguins Still Getting Paid Impacting Club’s Cap Space
The Pittsburgh Penguins are still paying former players, including Reilly Smith, Jeff Petry, and Jack Johnson, leading to a dead space allocation of $3,729,167. Smith, who was acquired from the Vegas Golden Knights, lasted only one season before being traded to the New York Rangers, with the Penguins retaining 25% of his salary. Petry came from the Montreal Canadiens but was later part of a multi-team deal, with the Penguins agreeing to retain part of his salary for two seasons. Johnson, signed in 2018, was eventually waived and bought out, but Pittsburgh still owes him around $1.8 million over the next two years.
Conarro Resigns from Parks, Recreation & Landscape Commission; Is Recognized by City Council
WARREN, Pa. – Warren City Council recognized Mary Conarro for her decades of service to the city on Monday, while accepting her resignation from the Parks, Recreation, and Landscape Commission. “It is with regret that I accept Mrs. Mary Conarro’s resignation from the Parks Recreation and Landscape Commission,” Warren...
WVU Baseball Transfer and Roster Tracker - July 18th Update
The WVU Baseball season is over. It's now time to keep track of the transfers in and out of the program, while keeping tabs on the roster as a whole. West Virginia University's 2023-24 season - and the final season of the Randy Mazey tenure - is over. The Mountaineers finished the year at 36-24 overall, 19-11 in the Big 12 Conference, and advanced to the Super Regionals for the first time in the history of the program. Sadly, in the world of college sports, there is little time to reminisce and enjoy the moment, as players will be entering the NCAA Transfer Portal and/or announcing their MLB Draft plans. Here is EerSports' WVU Baseball Transfer and Roster Tracker.
Big 12 Snapshot: West Virginia Mountaineers
Good morning. I’m introducing a new series intended to take a look at each team in the new Big 12. I’m not sure how many I’ll get done each week, but the only way for me to really know about these teams is to actually do the research so I can be relatively informed when the season hits. So I spent time doing the research this weekend. There are links to everything below so if there isn’t a link, then I didn’t write it, but I always link back to the originator of the content. I wanted to take a quick look at the team: get a feel for the best players; look into their portal class consisted and how they ranked overall; a look at the 2024 recruiting class; and ending on the graphic from Sharp College Football.
I regret to inform you the Eagles have reloaded once more
The 2023 Philadelphia Eagles were the 2020 Pittsburgh Steelers in disguise. The 2020 Steelers started out 11-0 as whispers of fraudulence followed them to the top of the NFL standings. They finished that season on a 1-5 streak capped by an ignominious loss to Baker Mayfield as a home favorite in the Wild Card round.
State university board of governors vote to freeze tuition for Pennsylvania residents
Tuition for in-state students at Pennsylvania’s 10 state universities will remain unchanged for the coming academic year following a vote Wednesday by the Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education Board of Governors. The vote to keep tuition frozen for the seventh consecutive year follows the passage of the state budget last week with a 6% […] The post State university board of governors vote to freeze tuition for Pennsylvania residents appeared first on Pennsylvania Capital-Star.
Senator Ward announces Frankstown Twp. Sewer Project
HARRISBURG (WTAJ) — Pennsylvania State Senator Judy Ward (R-30) announces a $5.8 million fund toward a sewer main project in Frankstown Twp. The project will replace nearly 25,000 feet of sewer systems with new pipes and manhole covers. The state will provide the funds through a low interest loan from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority […]
Changes for hunting with mentored youth, why trees are falling into streams across Pa.
The Pennsylvania Game Commission’s board of commissioners made a good decision on Friday when it changed the rules for its mentored youth program. The board approved having mentors to be able to hunt with more than just one youth. The change will be helpful to those who have multiple...
Severe thunderstorms spread across Pennsylvania Wednesday
EYEWITNESS WEATHER (WBRE/WYOU) — A potentially strong to severe thunderstorms can be expected to spread across our region Wednesday afternoon and evening. Any storm may produce downpours, small hail, and damaging winds. The greatest area for severe weather will be in eastern PA. Conditions will improve by the end of the week. It will be […]
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library coming to Beaver County next month
NEW BRIGHTON ― A new program promoted by a country music icon is bringing books to Beaver County children starting in August. Representatives for the Beaver County Department of Human Services and The Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Beaver County have announced they will officially launch Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library program for children across the region. A part of the Dollywood Foundation nonprofit, the program provides books to young children each month.
New grocery store to open its doors in Johnstown
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — Save A Lot, a discount grocery store, announced that a store will be opening up in Johnstown, located at 346 Sheridan Street. The store will open on Wednesday, July 17 at 8 a.m. The first 100 customers will receive a Save A Lot reusable bag filled with “grocery favorites.” At noon […]
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