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During a presentation last week at Beasley Media Group Boston, the Massachusetts Broadcasters Association awarded 11 scholarships totaling $30,000. Scholarship checks were presented by MBA’s immediate past chair/Beasley Media Group vice president/market manager Mary Menna and MBA executive director Jordan Walton. According to Menna, “Beasley Media is proud to have participated in the MBA Student Broadcaster Scholarship for many years. It’s a worthwhile investment in supporting the next generation of radio and television employees.” Walton commented, “The MBA and its members have invested hundreds of thousands of dollars in our future broadcasters. We look forward to watching this group succeed in broadcasting in the years to come.” Menna and Walton delivered brief remarks to the scholarship winners before BMG Boston sports talk WBZ-FM “98.5 The Sports Hub” morning hosts Fred Toucher and Rob “Hardy” Poole spoke to the winners about their paths into broadcasting. Student Broadcaster Scholarships are given to students pursuing a career in over-the-air broadcasting and enrolled at a two or four-year accredited school.
Billy Ray Cyrus Sings ‘Amazing Grace’ for Trump Rally Victim Corey Comperatore: ‘It Was an Honor’
Billy Ray Cyrus called singing at Corey Comperatore's funeral "an honor." The firefighter was killed during a shooting at Donald Trump's rally in Pennsylvania on July 13. His sister recalled how Comperatore shielded his wife and daughters when the shooting started. "Pray for my sister-in-law, nieces, my mother, sister, me...
Butler officials hope to maintain momentum despite Trump rally shooting, while regional voices largely mum
“Unfortunately, violence is everywhere. There have been mass shootings in Las Vegas, in San Bernardino and other cities and people still visit these places,” said State Rep. Lindsay Powell, D-Lawrenceville. The post Butler officials hope to maintain momentum despite Trump rally shooting, while regional voices largely mum appeared first on PublicSource. PublicSource is a nonprofit news organization serving the Pittsburgh region. Visit www.publicsource.org to read more.
The Way Too Early Penguins, Metro Division Predictions
After a week of examining the changes in attitude and latitude of the Pittsburgh Penguins’ top rivals in the Metro Division, the trajectory of the 2024-25 NHL season is becoming a little bit clearer. The NHL has never been as competitive, and games in October have never been so important. Fewer top teams can ease into the season, and a bad start can lead to a coaching change. Just ask Jay Woodcroft, whose Edmonton Oilers slumped out of the gate only to catch fire for the remainder of the season when Kris Knoblauch took over the bench in November. *This is the...
Takeaways from the House hearing with Secret Service Director Cheatle on the Trump assassination attempt
(CNN) — US Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle faced off Monday with angry lawmakers from both parties, who grilled her over the stunning security failures that led to the recent assassination attempt against Donald Trump.
Cam Heyward Ranks No. 98 on NFL Top 100 List
Pittsburgh Steelers All-Pro defensive tackle Cam Heyward came in at No. 98 on the NFL Network’s annual Top 100 Players list. It’s Heyward’s eighth time making the NFL Top 100, which is voted on by the players. Heyward is the first Steeler to make the list on the countdown. “OG, he’s still doing it,” Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Derrick Brown said of Heyward. “Still doing it at the same level. It’s crazy.” Heyward was also commended for his leadership by teammate Minkah Fitzpatrick. “He’s a consistent force for us in the run game, in the pass game. He’s a leader on our team....
Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle Testifies About Trump Shooting
Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle faced withering criticism from Republicans and Democrats alike in her first testimony about the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, with lawmakers furious over her unwillingness to answer questions about the security failures at the rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Cheatle told members of the...
Six Sleepers Who Can Make Steelers Roster
PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Steelers are going camping. With training camp finally here, football season is back and the black and gold are looking to put together their best 53-man roster for the 2024 season. With Super Bowl hopes in their minds, the Steelers are ready to ensure themselves they...
Steelers' Greg Lloyd Would Regularly Insult Team's Weak Offense: 'I'm Glad Y'all Fumbled'
The Pittsburgh Steelers are no strangers to having to be carried by a strong defense. Even throughout the 1980s and 90s, the team would have to rely on its stars on the defensive side to step up so the franchise could win without scoring 20 or more points. They even carried Neil O'Donnell to a Super Bowl appearance, which they ended up losing to the Dallas Cowboys. Throughout that rough stretch of seasons, the defense would regularly get frustrated with the offense, and they would even sometimes let them know about it. Greg Lloyd was one of those kinds of players. He was not...
Secret Service Director Defends Response to Assassination Attempt on Trump
Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle defended her agency's response to the assassination attempt that nearly took the life of former President Donald Trump. "We must learn what happened and I will move heaven and earth to ensure that an incident like July 13th does not happen again." Testifying before members...
From Philadelphia to Butler, here is where Pennsylvania stands on Gen Z issues
Learn more about the Loyolan’s policy guidelines here. E2024 reporters visited Pennsylvania last week to speak with Generation Z (Gen Z) voters about their top issues ahead of the November election. They started in Philadelphia — a largely blue urban area — and spoke to City Commissioner Omar Sabir...
Cardinals vs. Pirates Prediction, Odds, Probable Pitchers for Monday, July 22 (Bet Cards as Underdog)
Betting odds, pick and prediction for the St. Louis Cardinals-Pittsburgh Pirates matchup on Monday. The NL Central race is far from over, and the St. Louis Cardinals and Pittsburgh Pirates are both looking to make up some ground ahead of the trade deadline. They currently trail the Milwaukee Brewers, but...
One dead in lawn mowing accident in Shenango Township
One person is dead following an accident involving a lawn mower in Shenango Township. It happened on the 500 block of RoseStop Road around 6 p.m. The victim, George Koprivnak Jr., 75, accidentally tipped his lawn mower over. As a result, he got trapped and died from his injuries, according...
Guest Visits Site of Attempted Assassination
BUTLER, Penn.-Congressman Michael Guest, who represents parts of central Mississippi in Washington, visited the site in Butler, Penn., where former Pres. Donald Trump was shot during an attempt on his life. Guest visited Monday as the head of the Secret Service was questioned by a House oversight committee. His conclusion,...
Should Series vs. Phillies Serve as Measuring Stick for Pirates?
The Pittsburgh Pirates ended the first half of the regular season with momentum. Heading into the All-Star break, the Pirates were winners in five of their final six games and four in a row — including a three-game sweep over the White Sox in Chicago in the final first-half series. Prior to sweeping the White Sox, the Pirates took two out of three from the division-leading Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field.
Steelers' former Super Bowl champion thinks it's time for Mike Tomlin to put up or shut up
Despite boasting a resume that has never seen a sub .500 record in the NFL, Pittsburgh Steelers HC Mike Tomlin has started to feel some heat from the Pittsburgh faithful. The organization is still all in on Tomlin, evidenced by their decision to extend him as he heads into the final year of his previous deal.
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