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Hempfield's Bridget Williams set to compete in Olympics
When Bridget (Guy) Williams was young, she dreamed of competing in the Olympics. At that time, though, her visions featured her on the world stage showing her skills in gymnastics. As she reached high school at Hempfield Area, however, Williams shifted her focus to track and field. Now a decade...
Somerset’s Newly-Renovated Pool
The Town of Somerset residents have been celebrating the reopening of their beloved community pool following an extensive renovation that completed just in time for the 2024 summer season. Chair of the Somerset Pool Committee, Matthew Zaft, spoke with MMC-TV about the renovation, while the Somerset Dolphins swim team hosted their MCSL Divisionals meet. Watch to get a glimpse of the new pool and the Dolphins swimming their way to victory.
Three Westmoreland County teams ready for state legion tournament
Three Westmoreland County baseball teams will be participating in the Pennsylvania American Legion State Tournament, which begins Saturday at North Allegheny High School. Murrysville, the tournament host, Region 7 champion Bushy Run and Region 6 champion Belle Vernon will be representing the county against teams from across the state. Bushy...
Franklin Regional grad takes over Independence concussion management program
When Alex Fleming was helping the Franklin Regional Panthers football team win the PIAA’s 2005 AAA championship, he wasn’t thinking much about concussion protocol. But as the 2007 Franklin Regional graduate moved on to Davidson College — where he played football while pursuing a biology degree before earning his medical degree from the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine — concussions began to occupy a much more central role in discussions about athletes’ well-being.
Greensburg Central Catholic girls basketball ready for new class
Greensburg Central Catholic was a class above the competition in WPIAL Class 2A last girls basketball season when it captured its sixth district championship. Next season, the Centurions won’t be able to defend their title because they are moving up a classification, to 3A. The move is because of...
Latrobe businesses gearing up for Steelers training camp
LATROBE, Pa. — The Steelers are in Latrobe, and that means local businesses are gearing up for the fans coming to town. Restaurants are already filled with people, and hotels are packed. Jocelyn Conrad with Springhill Suites in Latrobe said they are are mostly full for the first few...
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