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Teat Breaks PLL Record For Points As Atlas Lose To Cannons
Jeff Teat broke the PLL record for most points in a season, but it wasn’t enough as the New York Atlas fell 17-12 to the Boston Cannons on Saturday afternoon. Teat had two assists for points number 45 and 46. He is poised to shatter the record with seven more weeks left to play.
Murder of Arnold's Stephanie Coyle remains cold case 31 years later; son pins hopes on technological advances
Dan Coyle is pinning his hopes on advances in technology and DNA testing to help solve the murder of his mother, Stephanie, who was brutally stabbed 31 years ago this week at her home in Arnold. “For years, we were begging the Westmoreland County DA’s office to send the DNA...
Kecksburg celebrates UFO Festival, attracting believers, others
The tiny village of Kecksburg in Mt. Pleasant Township is once again the center of attention this weekend for its Kecksburg UFO Festival, which attracts true believers in unidentified flying objects and Big Foot — as well as those who enjoy food, vendors, games and sharing stories with UFO investigators, researchers and hunters.
Westmoreland happenings: Butterfly release, rummage sale, blood drive, more
• Bible Fellowship Community Church, 220 Atomic Way, West Newton, will have vacation Bible school from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 5 to 9 at the church. Details: 412-969-7123 or email cefaiw@gmail.com or awneal@cefaiw.com. Fundraiser. • A rummage sale will be July 25 to 27 at St. Florian Parish, 4263...
Aliyah Boston on Standing Up for Teammate Caitlin Clark: It's Important to 'Always Build Players Up'
Indiana Fever forward Aliyah Boston has not been shy to hype Caitlin Clark up for her performances this season. Indiana Fever forward Aliyah Boston has not been shy to hype Caitlin Clark up for her performances during her rookie season. Both All-Stars and former No. 1 picks, teammates Boston and...
Carney: Pre-Training Camp 53-Man Roster Prediction
In a little under a week, the Pittsburgh Steelers will be back on Chuck Noll Field at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe to work through another edition of training camp in the rolling hills of Latrobe. There, the Steelers’ roster will really start to take shape. After having a 90-man roster all offseason, the Steelers will work towards figuring out the best 53-man roster to take into the season.
Indiana Fever Send Strong Message to Caitlin Clark After Viral Play in All-Star Game
Caitlin Clark set the internet on fire with her no-look assist to Angel Reese in the WNBA All-Star Game. The Indiana Fever rookie drove to the basket and found Reese with a no-look pass in the fourth quarter, a play that led to an easy layup and gave Clark her 10th assist of the game. The pass drew some strong reactions online, with the Fever sending a message to Clark.
Suspect rips business off for $13,000
Selinsgrove, Pa. — An unknown suspect used a credit card with insufficient funds to pay for $13,000 of building products, police say. Around June 26, the suspect called Kohl Building Products in Penn Township and ordered building products including roof shingles, according to Trp. Derek Gill of state police at Selinsgrove. The sales representative took the order over the phone along with a credit card number provided by the suspect. The suspect then promptly went to the business to pick up the products. A short time later, representatives at the business found that the credit card transaction was denied for insufficient funds. Anyone with information may contact PSP Selinsgrove at 570-374-8145.
Robert Leroy Dougherty, Jr.
Robert Leroy Dougherty, Jr., age 74, of Rostraver Twp., PA, died on Monday, July 15, 2024. He was born in Elizabeth, PA on March 14, 1950 and was the son of the late Robert Leroy, Sr. and Lois Jean McKown Dougherty. Bob was a dedicated volunteer for sporting events at...
Technology expert talks about CrowdStrike
LANCASTER, Pa. — Alex Borten owns Hempfield Technology. He's been busy helping businesses navigate and get back to operating following the CrowdStrike outage that impacted many businesses from transportation, to financial, entertainment and health care systems. Borten says it's a well-respected cybersecurity software designed for large enterprise industries. Borten...
Curve Bats Cooled in Series Opener at Somerset
SOMERSET, NJ – Po-Yu Chen turned in his team-leading sixth quality start of the season, but Altoona dropped their series opener at Somerset, 2-0, on Friday night at TD Bank Ballpark. Chen held the Patriots without a hit into the fourth inning before allowing back-to-back singles with one out...
Sounding off: Assassination attempt among writers' topics
All of the officers, staff and membership of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 92 in Lower Burrell pray for a speedy recovery, physically and mentally, for David “Jake” Dutch, his wife, Sheree, and extended family. Jake is a Marine Corps veteran and an active and valued member of our post. We hope to see him soon.
Lieutenant Governor addresses mayors from across Pennsylvania on safety
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — Mayors from across the Commonwealth gathered in Johnstown for the Pennsylvania State Mayor’s Association Annual Conference. Many of the speakers, including Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis focused on addressing safety concerns throughout the commonwealth and what steps the governor has taken to help. Legislators hope the new state budget, passed earlier in […]
National wrestling event to be held at UPJ; local wrestlers set to compete
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — Two local wrestlers are set to compete in a national event later this year, as organizers announced that it will be held at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown. On Thursday, FloWrestling announced that it’s Who’s Number One event will be held at the UPJ...
NPSL Midwest Region Final Preview: With a hunger for more, Steel City FC hosts Duluth FC with spot in National Semifinals on the line
(9-3-0 – Great Lakes Conference Champs) (10-4-1 – North Conference Champs) UPMC Graham Field | 7 p.m. Last year, Steel City FC had a breakthrough campaign, winning the National Premier Soccer League (NPSL)’s Great Lakes Conference for the first time in club history, then advancing to the Midwest Region playoffs, where they had to go on the road, traveling all the way to Iowa, competing on back-to-back nights, pulling out a regional semifinal win vs Med City FC in a match that went to penalties, then fell to eventual champions, Tulsa Athletic FC, 2-1, in extra time.
Belle Vernon advances through winner’s bracket
Belle Vernon scored four runs in the top of the third inning Saturday on its way to a 6-2 victory over Ambridge Saturday in the winner’s bracket of the American Legion Baseball Region 6 tournament at Chippewa Park. Belle Vernon advances to the winner’s bracket final against Connellsville on...
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