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They came from all over the world to throw stones at Skipping Championship
An event sometimes dominated by a Titusville family, Franklin dumped several hundred stones from all over the world into the mighty Allegheny River. Stones hauled from Scotland, Japan, California, Canada and many from the shores of Lake Erie. The annual Pennsylvania State Stone Skipping Championship was once again held last...
Sports roundup: Golf has strong start; football team has first game tonight against Corry
Titusville Golf season got a jump on everyone with a solid effort to defeat Slippery Rock at home. The Rockets play at Cross Creek. The four top scorers were Aiden Huffman with a 46, Wyatt Obert and Lucas Henderson each hit 46 and Luke Ongly recorded a 49. As a team they won by three strokes 185 to 188.They are scheduled to play against multiple teams in the CASH mega-match today. They will host Mercyhurst Prep August 28.
East Liverpool's Wings-n-Wheels event flies high for charity and community
EAST LIVERPOOL, OH — An event in East Liverpool took to the skies, and the ground, to raise money for some four-legged furry friends and more. The third annual Wings-n-Wheels event took place at the Columbiana County airport on Saturday and it attracted a crowd of classic car and plane enthusiasts. However, the focus of the event was not just on the products of yesteryear, but it was all an effort to raise money for those who needed it most in the community.
5 things we learned in high school football Week Zero: Kick returns liven up openers
Aug. 24—The spread offense. The no-huddle. The Gatorade shower. High school football has borrowed plenty of trends from the college and pro ranks, but the NFL's new kickoff format is one that traditionalists hope never makes its way to Friday nights. They say a long kickoff return nowadays is a rare thing of beauty. "I think it's one of the most exciting things in the game," Kiski Area coach ...
Elco runs into buzzsaw against West York in season opener
Elco football coach Robert Miller wasn’t surprised his team came out battling in the second half Saturday afternoon. Some teams might have packed it in after falling into a 21-point hole. “They don’t let the scoreboard dictate their success or how the game is going,” Miller said. “That’s not who they are. They’re...
Reading Public Library awarded Professional Development Mini-Grant
The Pennsylvania Department of Education Office of Commonwealth Libraries has announced that 14 libraries across Pennsylvania have been awarded Professional Development Mini-Grants to enable librarians and staff to develop new skills and stay up to date on current trends. In Berks County, the Reading Public Library received a $5,000 mini-grant.
Norwin boys soccer shuts out Franklin Regional to open season
Norwin continues to row in the right direction. After senior forward Daniel Maddock scored the boys soccer team’s first goal of the season, several Knights plopped their backsides on the ground along the sideline, lined up like they were sitting in a boat, and began to row in unison for a few seconds.
Monessen schools adopt 'fan ejection policy' for disruptive behavior during events
MONESSEN, Pa. — The Monessen City School District has adopted a new policy that cracks down on disruptive fans. Under the new “fan ejection policy,” disruptive spectators will be given three strikes before they will be banned from district games and events for life. The district’s director...
Ligonier Valley rides ground game to win over Derry in ‘Riot on the Ridge’
From the start, this year’s rendition of “Riot on the Ridge” looked more like a whimper. Derry Area and Ligonier Valley seemed to have a good bit of nerves in the first game as the teams had mental lapses leading to turnovers and penalties. “We have to...
State of Emergency extended to all West Virginia counties due to drought
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Gov. Jim Justice announced he has extended the statewide State of Emergency for an additional 30 days due to a shortage of rainfall that has caused drought conditions. The U.S. Drought Monitor indicates extreme, severe, and moderate drought conditions have continued to impact the entire state. Gov. Justice also reminds agencies […]
Ty Kershaw, Monessen use big plays to rout Charleroi in game between rivals
The first three times Monessen’s Tyvaughn Kershaw touched the ball in the Greyhounds’ Week Zero matchup versus Mon Valley rival Charleroi, he wound up in the end zone. Only two of those touches counted as scores, but that was more than enough for Kershaw and the Greyhounds as they rolled to a 59-12 win over the Cougars on Friday night at Memorial Stadium.
Norwin asserts itself in opening win over Penn-Trafford
Norwin coach Mike Brown said he emphasized physicality and tackling in the offseason. They also wanted to run the ball better to take pressure off junior quarterback Tristyn Tavares. The Knights showed their hard work in the offseason paid off Friday in the Week Zero season opener. Norwin was physical,...
Ongoing feud among Abington Township neighbors over alleged antisemitic behavior and anti-hate lawn signs reaches new verdict in PA Supreme Court
Drs. Simon and Toby Galapo of Abington Township are appellants in a legal battle that has made its way to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, the Pennsylvania Record reported today. On Tuesday, August 20, four state Supreme Court justices reversed a trial court injunction issued by the Montgomery County Court of...
Monessen community steps up to help veterans restore tank memorial
MONESSEN, Pa. (KDKA) -- Before coming to Monessen, the city's M4 Sherman tank was likely traversing the battlefields of Europe and Asia, helping the U.S. fight in both World War II and the Korean War.Since 1959 however, the tank's only mission has been to stand sentry in Monessen City Park and after more than 60 years of standing guard on the park's hillside, the tank was starting to show its age, with fading and peeling paint, along with visible rust and wear.That's when retired Air Force veteran Ron Chromulak of Monessen jumped into action, emailing local companies and groups, asking...
Bailey’s Daily: Flyers Roster; Penguins Trade Shocks Hockey Community
In Friday’s edition of Bailey’s Daily, we’ll be talking the latest Philadelphia Flyers news, NHL news, stories, highlights, and more from the last day. The Philadelphia Flyers have apparently dropped their big ol’ roster for training camp and the upcoming NHL preseason, which starts in *checks notes* four weeks!
Suspects in July bank robbery in North Canton arrested in Pennsylvania
CLEVELAND — Three people accused of robbing a North Canton bank at gunpoint in July were tracked down this week and arrested in Pennsylvania after being connected to another alleged robbery, police said. According to a social media post from the North Canton Police Department, Matthew D. Smith, 32,...
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