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Fairmont State Opens 2024 Season Against Seton Hill
The Fairmont State football team will begin the 2024 season tomorrow (August 29) at home with a non-conference matchup versus Seton Hill at Duvall-Rosier Field. Kickoff is set for 7:00 p.m. The game will be broadcasted live on MEC TV with Kyle Wiggs on the call with color analyst Duane...
The Frank Walker Law/PSN Daily Notebook – August 29
UPDATE, 7 AM: Pitt will pay tribute to a legend in the 2024-25 season. The Pitt football helmets will feature a No. 38 sticker on the back, paying homage to the iconic Bobby Grier, who broke the color barrier by becoming the first Black player to play in the Peach Bowl in 1956. Grier was one of the most influential figures in college football in the 1950s.
What’s next for Gabe Hein and Mars football after offense’s eye-popping first week?
ADAMS TWP — Gabe Hein and the Mars offense caught lightning in a bottle. But Luke Goodworth will have to rain more passes down elsewhere if the Planets are to succeed against visiting Bethel Park Friday night. Throughout Mars football’s 47-35 season-opening triumph Saturday against Boone High School in...
Fountain at Pittsburgh's Point State Park celebrates 50 years
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- A Pittsburgh icon is celebrating five decades of gracing the Golden Triangle. The fountain at Point State Park has been welcoming Pittsburghers and guests since 1974."This is the city's front yard so I really enjoy starting the fountain every morning," Point State Park maintenance supervisor Bartholomew Weynard said.He calls working with the fountain the greatest job, from answering questions about it to even servicing it."Especially this year, having the worst flood in 20 years, having two floods within a week of each other, having to clean the mud out of there," Weynard said.Every hour, 1.5 million gallons...
Judge rules Washington County mail-in ballot policy violated voting rights
Aug. 28—The Washington County Board of Elections must notify voters when their mail-in ballots have errors and give them the chance to vote provisionally, a judge has ruled. A group of seven voters sued the county in July, alleging that a board policy passed a few months earlier that prohibited elections workers from contacting voters who made a mistake on their ballot violated their ...
Pittsburgh mulls study on whether city should build its own animal shelter
Aug. 28—Pittsburgh officials are looking into whether it would be more efficient for the city to open its own animal shelter instead of paying a local nonprofit for services. Currently, the city pays Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh $375,000 a year to house abandoned animals, according to Emily Bourne, a public safety spokeswoman. On average, the city sends nearly 600 dogs, about 350 cats ...
Olivia Dunne reacts to Pirates' epic collapse against Cubs
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Paul Skenes' girlfriend Olivia Dunne took to social media on Wednesday to react to the Pirates' loss against the Chicago Cubs at PNC Park.The Cubs scored 11 unanswered runs to beat the Pirates 14-10, sending the Buccos to their third consecutive loss. Amid the team's meltdown, Dunne, an LSU gymnastics star, shared her feelings on the social media platform X with a GIF.The GIF featured Skenes, the Pirates' rookie phenom pitcher who started Wednesday's game. The 22-year-old pitched five innings, allowing three hits and two earned runs. He struck out six and retired 11 of the final 13 batters he faced. He received a no-decision. The Pirates were leading 8-3 after the top of the fifth inning and increased their lead to 10-3 after the bottom of the fifth inning. Pittsburgh's bullpen allowed 11 earned runs and 11 hits over the final four innings. The Cubs scored two runs in the seventh inning, three runs in the eighth inning and six runs in the ninth inning. The Pirates (62-71) are in last place in the National League Central division. Pittsburgh travels to Cleveland on Friday to start a three-game series against the Guardians.
Indy Eleven lose to Sporting KC in U.S. Open Cup semifinal
KANSAS CITY (WISH) — The Indy Eleven’s underdog run to the semifinals of the U.S. Open Cup ended on Tuesday night, losing to Sporting KC 2-0. Sporting KC scored two first half goals to power them to victory. Johnny Russell scored in the 14th minute and Dany Rosoro scored in the 35th minute. The Indy […]
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WPIAL Girls Soccer Schedule (8/28/2024)
If you have any updates to provide, please share on X / Twitter using #WPIALSoccer and/or include Pittsburgh Soccer Now’s X / Twitter @pghsoccernow. The stage belongs to the girls again for High School soccer across the district on Wednesday, as Section play continues with a sprinkling of matches in WPIAL Class 1A, 2A and 3A, plus there’s a host of other non-section contests that we’ll be following.
Owner announces 10 newcomers to Grove City Premium Outlets
Simon Property Group, the region’s dominant mall owner, is working to create some new energy for Grove City Premium Outlets in Mercer County as the company celebrates the 30-year anniversary for the outlet mall.
Oneil Cruz's comments on Pirates forcing him to center field are eye-opening
The Pittsburgh Pirates' decision to move error-prone shortstop Oneil Cruz to center field was sudden, but it wasn't altogether surprising. Cruz had committed 24 errors at shortstop this season, the second most in the major leagues, while recording a minus-9 defensive runs saved. The Pirates had recently placed everyday center fielder Michael A. Taylor on waivers (he awkwardly returned on Tuesday), and they have exactly zero pure center field prospects waiting in the wings.
'Like a bomb going off': Fire rips through RVs at Camping World in Allegheny Township
Aug. 28—An early morning fire damaged or destroyed more than a dozen recreational vehicles Wednesday at Camping World along Route 356 in Allegheny Township. Neighbors in the area reported the fire to Westmoreland County 911 about 4:40 a.m. after multiple explosions roused them from sleep, Allegheny Township police Chief Dan Uncapher said. Rachel Ramsey, who has lived next to the business for ...
Text phishing scams are targeting Pennsylvania voters
Pennsylvania election officials are warning residents to be wary of political phishing scams that have targeted voters in Philadelphia's suburbs.Why it matters: With Pennsylvania being a key battleground state, officials expect to see an uptick in those scams in the weeks leading up to the November election.Driving the news: Voters in some of Philadelphia's collar counties have been bombarded with emails or text messages about their voting status, including that their primary votes weren't counted because of issues with their mail-in ballots, election officials told the Inquirer.In Bucks County, some messages directed people to resolve their issues by calling a fake number.What they're saying: County election officials say it is unclear who's behind the messages, but people should ignore them and not call any of the numbers or click on the links that are provided.The Pennsylvania Department of State says it never sends voters information about their specific voting record.To check your voter registration status, visit the Department of State website, contact your county elections office or call 1-877-VOTESPA.
Get rid of household chemicals at 2 PRC September collection events
Trying to figure out how to dispose all those products stashed in your garage, shed or basement that contain chemicals?. It will be easy to do in September for a small fee. Pennsylvania Resources Council will host two household chemical collection events in Western Pennsylvania to enable local residents to conveniently and safely dispose of materials such as cleaners, paints, batteries, automotive fluids, e-cigarettes/vapes and pesticides.
Morning roundup: Inspections restrict Tarentum Bridge traffic; reward offered in burning of McKeesport police cars
Here are the latest news items from this morning, Thursday, Aug. 29:. Traffic will be restricted on the Tarentum Bridge for ramp inspections on Thursday, PennDOT announced. There will be traffic shifts from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the ramps from eastbound Route 366 to First Avenue, and the First Avenue ramp to westbound Route 366.
Top returning local girls soccer players to watch in 2024
The girls soccer season has started in Pennsylvania. Let’s celebrate another upcoming year of great goals, perfect passes and sensational saves by looking at some of the top players returning from last season. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site,...
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