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The Steelers feel destined to play out the same old song and dance again
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin is officially three years older than Bill Cowher was when the latter decided to retire from the same job. After questions swirled about last season about Tomlin potentially stepping away from the NFL, the Super Bowl-winning coach officially decided to return for a mind-boggling 18th season with Steelers.
PhD student accused of torturing friend's baby under 'horrific circumstances' may face death penalty
Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for a woman accused of murdering her friend's six-week-old baby while babysitting him and injuring his twin brother. Nicole Virzi, a PhD student, has been charged with the murder of Leon Katz during a babysitting stint at his family's Pittsburgh home in June and the Alleghany District Attorney's Office plans to seek capital punishment, it was announced on Friday. The 30-year-old allegedly inflicted fatal injuries to the infant's skull, resulting in multiple brain bleeds.
Ex-World Series champion OF gets dropped by his new team
One former World Series champion was not able to replicate his success elsewhere in the National League. Robert Murray of FanSided reported Sunday that the Pittsburgh Pirates have placed outfielder Michael A. Taylor on outright waivers. As a result, Taylor can now be claimed by any other team in Major League Baseball. Taylor, 33, was... The post Ex-World Series champion OF gets dropped by his new team appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Polarizing first-round safety could find his way on Steelers' roster
It's not every day that a former first-round pick becomes available in the NFL. That could be the case over the next week as teams around the league have to cut down their 90-man roster to 53 players before 4 P.M. EST on August 27th. Each team has its roster questions as it decides who to keep and who they will let go.
Pirates making right decision on Paul Skenes despite team falling out of playoff contention
The Pittsburgh Pirates may not be playoff bound, but don't count Paul Skenes out of the National League Rookie of the Year race just yet. The 22-year-old pitching phenom once again showcased the dominance we have now come to expect of him in Thursday's 7-0 win over the Cincinnati Reds, racking up nine strikeouts and giving up just two hits on 87 pitches over six scoreless innings of work. His latest dazzling performance brought his record to 8-2 and lowered his ERA to 2.16 on the season.
Trick or Treat on the Trail Business Registration
Registration is now open for businesses and organizations to sign up to participate in this year's Trick or Treat on the Trail. Trick or Treat on the Trail will take place on Saturday, October 26 from noon to 2:00 p.m. on the Westmoreland Heritage Trail from Carson Ave. to Lillian Ave. Register your business or organization to participate in this FUN community trick-or-treat event! With hundreds of children participating, it's a great facetime opportunity for you to meet potential customers. Use the link below to register.
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.
Westmoreland high school notebook: Baseball, softball teams on move in realignment
Local baseball and softball teams did some shuffling in WPIAL spring sports realignment for 2025. The calibration is for the next two school years. Latrobe continued its recent trend of moving up, with baseball going to Class 5A. Football and girls soccer moved up for this fall season. In addition,...
Suspect breaks into home through unlocked window
Selinsgrove, Pa. — A Selinsgrove man was cited for trespassing after he entered a Penn Township home through an unlocked window. Trooper Jacob Kozma of PSP Selinsgrove says on Aug. 14, Webb went into the home on Zechman Drive through the window. No one was home at the time. The homeowner reported that it appeared nothing was stolen or damaged, police said. Webb was cited with simple trespassing through District Judge Scott A. Zeigler. Docket Sheet
TriState Capital Bank Hires Krieger as VP, Relationship Manager for Equipment Finance
TriState Capital Bank hired Susan Krieger as vice president, relationship manager for equipment finance. In this role, Krieger is responsible for new business development and market growth in the equipment leasing and financing space in Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania. “We’re pleased to add Susan to our successful equipment finance group,...
Long-time assistant Pettit named head boys’ coach at Penncrest
Long-time Penncrest assistant and alum Evan Pettit was accepted as the Lions’ head boys’ lacrosse coach Thursday night at a Rose Tree Media school board meeting . Pettit was an assistant at Penncrest for 21 years under veteran coach Wayne Matsinger, who retired after the spring season following a career that spanned 36 years.
PennDOT driver license, photo centers closed for Labor Day
PENNSYLVANIA (WOLF) — According to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), all driver license and photo centers, including PennDOT's full-service center in Harrisburg, will be closed for Labor Day. The PennDOT centers will be closed from Saturday, Aug. 31, through Monday, Sept. 2, in observance of Labor Day. Customers...
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