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Pirates' Barry Bonds decision should push Baseball Hall of Fame to change course
Barry Bonds, Major League Baseball's all-time home run leader, is being inducted into the Pittsburgh Pirates Hall of Fame during an Aug. 24 ceremony alongside manager Jim Leyland and catcher Manny Sanguillen. Bonds spent the first seven seasons of his MLB career with the Pirates, who selected him with the...
City of Warren to Hold Household Hazardous & Electronic Waste Recycling Event
WARREN, Pa. – The City of Warren is hosting a household hazardous and electronic waste recycling event (open to all County residents) at Betts Park on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. The event begins at 9 a.m., will be near the park’s West End (Betts and Bocce Pavilions), and is...
State College field hockey blanks North Allegheny in season-opener
The State College girls field hockey team opened the season by firing 32 shots at the North Allegheny cage en route to a 3-0 victory Saturday. The Little Lions opened the scoring with a Lanie Herlocher goal at the 8:59 mark of the second quarter. If you purchase a product...
Centre County man indicted for drug trafficking, firearms offenses
Scranton, Pa. — A Centre County man was indicted this week by a federal grand jury for drug trafficking and firearm offenses. Taylon Hamilton, 30, possessed with intent to distribute methamphetamine and distributed methamphetamine on multiple occasions, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania. It is further alleged that Hamilton possessed a Hi-Point Model C9 9mm pistol with an obliterated serial number after previously been convicted of a felony offense. The charges stem from a joint investigation conducted by the FBI and the Centre County Drug Task Force. Assistant United States Attorney Kyle Moreno is prosecuting the case. If convicted, Hamilton could face the maximum penalty of life in prison.
New Penn State football commit lights up season opener with multi-touchdown performance
High school football returned to the Keystone State this week, but new Nittany Lions pledge Kemon Spell needed no time to shake off the rust. The McKeesport running back and Penn State football commit started his sophomore season on a high note Friday evening, showing why he’s recently been tabbed as one of the nation’s top prospects in the 2027 recruiting class.
Four-star offensive tackle lists USC in top three schools
The USC Trojans are in a battle with the Penn State Nittany Lions and Auburn Tigers for one of the nation’s top offensive linemen. Four-star offensive tackle Malachai Goodman from Paramus Catholic HS in New Jersey has named USC football as one of the three finalists for his commitment.
Top 5 in-state target plans dueling visits to Penn State football, West Virginia
One of the top prospects in Pennsylvania for the 2026 recruiting cycle is set to see James Franklin and the Nittany Lions in action in back-to-back weeks. Four-star Fort Cherry safety Matt Sieg will see Penn State football watch in its season opener on the road at West Virginia, as well as Week 2 in Beaver Stadium.
PA Cyber Charter advisors, counselors authorize strike
(WTAJ) — Advisors and counselors employed by PA Cyber Charter have authorized a strike after contract negotiations between them and the school have failed for over two years. Following 750 days of bargaining, with a state mediator present for some sessions, members of the PA Cyber Academic Advisors and School Counselors Education Association (PACAASCEA), representing […]
Penn State will likely take on up to $700M in debt for Beaver Stadium upgrades. How will it pay it back?
This story first appeared in The Investigator, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA featuring the best investigative and accountability journalism from across Pennsylvania. Sign up for free here. State College, Pa. — Penn State is prepared to take on up to $700 million in debt to renovate Beaver Stadium, a price tag drawing scrutiny at a time when the university is implementing steep budget cuts and offering buyouts to some employees. ...
Mostly clear and calm tonight; Sunday brings in more chances for sunshine
Saturday evening looks great for anyone planning some evening plans. Outdoor dinner plans will be in good shape as we continue to see mostly clear skies and overnight lows in the upper 50s. Can’t rule out some river valley across the mountains but any instances will be extremely isolated tonight. Sunday church services will go […]
Pitt's fortunes in 2024 hinge on dramatic changes on offense
Aug. 24—When Pat Narduzzi spoke to his team one day early in training camp, he made the 2024 season personal for his players. "I told the guys ... 'This is team 135. This is the 135th edition of Pitt football. The 2024 team will be one team — it's you. What are you going to do?' " Yes, Pitt football history goes all the way back to 1890 when the school was called Western University of ...
Due Diligence: Philly-born NEA president says education at stake in election
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. In addition to the thousands of delegates representing their respective states, there are hundreds of delegates who represent organizations, such as the National Education Association (NEA). Around 200 teachers — NEA members — are serving as “education” delegates, making the NEA presence larger than any state delegation except for California, Florida and Texas.
Porter, Erie McDowell Power Past Woodland Hills at Wolvarena
TURTLE CREEK, Pa. — Erie McDowell came into the East Hills of Pittsburgh with one thing on their mind and that was establishing the ground game and running rampant all over its opponent. That’s exactly what Erie McDowell did against Woodland Hills in order to come out on top,...
New PA law will help residents access unclaimed property
Is the state withholding money or property that may be yours?. A recently approved law in Pennsylvania will make it easier for thousands to receive what's rightfully theirs. Behind the vault doors at the state treasury office in Harrisburg is a massive amount of unclaimed property. “We have 4.5 billion...
Team USA selects its flag bearers for Paralympic Games in Paris
Two former gold medalists will carry the United States flag at the Paralympics opening ceremony next week.Steve Serio, who helped the U.S.'s wheelchair basketball team to gold medals in the last two Paralympic Games, and Nicky Nieves, who helped Team USA win its first gold in sitting volleyball in 2016, were selected. The American Olympic and Paralympic Committee made the announcement Friday."I'm overwhelmed and honored," Serio said. "I never thought this would be something that I'd get to experience in my career. I want to say thank you to all the Team USA athletes."A five-time world champion, Serio is co-captain of the 2024 basketball team team along with Trevon Jenifer."Being the flagbearer for Team USA means that all of my hard work was not in vain," Nieves said. "I get to represent the country that made me who I am, with the best-of-the-best U.S. athletes by my side."The opening ceremony for the Paris Paralympics will be held across Place de la Concorde and the Champs Elyssés on Wednesday.The flagbearers were chosen by votes from fellow American Paralympic athletes. The American contingent is made up of 225 athletes and guides.
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