New Manchester
LATEST NEWS
Mike Warfield taking a year off as Aliquippa football head coach
The head coach of one of the most dominating high school football teams in Pennsylvania had decided take a step back this coming season. Aliquippa coach Mike Warfield says he is “taking a leave of absence for this upcoming season.”
Salem's Johnson named to America Athletic Conference All Academic Team
Salem product Jackson Johnson has been named to the American Athletic All Academic team. He's in his second season at Tulsa and sat out 2023 due to red shirt status. Johnson is majoring in organizational studies with a minor in sports management.
$1 million Pennsylvania Lottery scratch-off sold in Butler County
BUTLER COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A $1 million Pennsylvania Lottery scratch-off ticket was won in Butler County. The Kwik Fill, located at 631 West New Castle Street in Zelienople, sold the winning ticket and will receive a $5,000 bonus. The winning ticket, Instant $1,000,000 Jackpot, is a $20 scratch-off ticket with a top prize of […]
Beaver Falls concert series brings nationally touring acts celebrating classic songs
BEAVER FALLS ― A Grammy Award-nominated group, an award-winning tribute band, a sisterly pop-country quartet and a Big Band-inspired group will entertain audiences in the 2024-25 Beaver Valley Community Concert Association season. The newly announced schedule:. The seven-time Grammyminees and multiple Gospel Music Association Dove Award winners breathe new...
Carrollton hosts Malvern, Southern Local, New Phila
Carrollton, Malvern, Southern Local and New Philadelphia high school football teams converged on Community Field in Carrollton for 7-on-7 play July 11. The Ohio High School Athletic Association announced in April football 7-on-7 competition will now be permitted at any time prior to and after the season, other than the 28-day no-contact period immediately after the season. Previously, 7-on-7 competition was not permitted until May 15. Full practice and hitting are still not permitted during 7-on-7 play,
CHS history now ‘in the books’
Thanks to a local historian, the 154-year history of Carrollton High School is, as they say, “in the books.”. It’s literally “in the books” thanks to Ronald J. (Ron) Colaprete, who recently finished and published a 400-plus page book that chronicles the history of the school back to its opening date on Nov. 15, 1869.
Fire destroys Brush Rd. barn
Two days after fire destroyed a 40×100-feet barn used to store hay and straw, smoke continued to escape from bales of hay exposed when the structure collapsed. Augusta Volunteer Fire Department Chief Charles Wright said his department was toned June 12 at 8:50 p.m. for a fully involved structure fire at 1235 Brush Rd., Minerva.
RMU, Duquesne Players Shine in U20 European Championships
Two local college players are currently playing basketball in Poland. Robert Morris’ sophomore forward Alvaro Folgueiras is competing at the U20 European Championships in Poland, representing his home country of Spain. He has led the team to a 3-0 record in the group stage competition so far. He has grabbed four rebounds in two of the three games, and scored six, eight, and zero points in the three games. Folgueiras is averaging over 14 minutes per game.
Ohio Veterans Conference coming to Ohio Union to connect those who have served
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — The Ohio Union is a place to unite. There’s a sense of community. It’s the perfect location for the 2024 Ohio Veterans Conference, happening on Aug. 3. “There’s a closeness of just being together with somebody who understands what you have been through,”...
Police: Venus Man Distracted by Cell Phone Prior to Rollover Crash in Cranberry Township
CRANBERRY TWP., Pa. (EYT) — Police say a local man was injured during a rollover crash in Cranberry Township. According to a report released by PSP Franklin on Monday, July 15, the crash happened on Bredinsburg Road in Cranberry Township, Venango County, around 3:47 p.m. on Monday, July 8.
State Patrol Lisbon Post announces plans for OVI checkpoint
The Lisbon Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol announced that troopers will operate an OVI checkpoint this week. The patrol says the county where the checkpoint will take place will be announced the day prior to the checkpoint, and the location will be announced the morning of the checkpoint.
Tygart Lake Marina to close early due to water levels
GRAFTON, W.Va (WDTV) - Due to the unusually low water levels currently affecting Tygart Lake, the marina will be closing earlier than anticipated this season, officials said. Those with boats and jet skis at the marina are required to remove them from their assigned dock slips by the end of the day on Sunday, July 28th.
Contract awarded to construct $225,000 food truck park in village of Tuscarawas
TUSCARAWAS ‒ Work is expected to begin next year on a food truck park in the village of Tuscarawas ‒ the first such facility in Tuscarawas County. The park will be built on a 59-by-173-foot vacant lot owned by the village at 116 N. Main St. According to Mayor Dana Moore, it will...
Few residents opt out of $600 million class action settlement in East Palestine derailment
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Few people ultimately opted out of the $600 million class action settlement Norfolk Southern offered to people affected by last year's disastrous East Palestine train derailment despite the questions residents raised about the deal, lawyers said. The plaintiffs' attorneys said only 22 of the nearly 2,000...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.