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Beaver County's retail food inspections for June 2024
Editor’s Note: This is an overview of inspection violations recorded in Beaver County retail food establishments by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. Inspections conducted on any given day may not represent the long-term cleanliness of a facility, the state Department of Agriculture notes, and violations recorded at the time of inspection are often corrected on site prior to the inspector leaving. Violations listed below were deemed significant to the public interest by reporters at The Times, but a full list of each business' violations can be found in the Department of Agriculture's inspection database. Citations may be modified for grammar or reader...
Lance Maha hired as West Mifflin’s athletic director, resigns as Norwin boys basketball coach
Lance Maha is as West Mifflin as Kennywood. So, him staying home to be the high school’s athletic director should not come as a surprise. He lives there, has worked there and put roots down decades ago. Now, he will run the sports programs at his alma mater. Maha,...
Newest Steelers Player Has Jersey Number Revealed
The uniform number for the newest member of the Pittsburgh Steelers has been revealed, as recently added defensive tackle Willington Previlon will wear No. 72, according to NFL Jersey Numbers. The Steelers claimed Previlon off waivers from the Atlanta Falcons on June 21, after the end of the team’s spring...
Steelers six-time Pro Bowler provides update on contract negotiations
Steelers veteran defensive tackle Cameron Heyward is seeking a contract extension heading into the final year of his current deal.The six-time Pro Bowler sat out the first two weeks of OTAs in hopes of forcing Pittsburgh's hand in giving him some long-term security, but that is not how things have played out.Last month, Heyward revealed that while he has had conversations about a contract extension, nothing is imminent."There's been communication but there's nothing really to report on right now," Heyward stated. "I don't think a deal gets done tomorrow, I'll tell you that."So has anything changed in the past few...
Erie City Council signs off on $1 million in loans for Avalon Hotel transformation
The city of Erie is providing a $1 million financial boost to a developer’s plan to transform the former Avalon Hotel at 16 W. 10th St. into an apartment complex. Erie City Council, at its regular meeting on Wednesday morning, approved two $500,000, low-interest loans for New York-based GoodHomes Communities LLC, which now...
Pittsburgh Steelers 2024 Season Preview and Prediction
Pittsburgh Steelers 2024 Season Preview and Prediction. At this time last year, the Steelers were banking on quarterback Kenny Pickett to build on the positives from his rookie season. With that in mind, coach Mike Tomlin and the organization decided to keep Matt Canada as the offensive coordinator which turned out to be a disaster. Read Pittsburgh Steelers 2024 season preview and prediction below.
Report: WVU Great, Ex-Assistant Da’Sean Butler Heading Back to NBA
WVU basketball great, and now former assistant, Da’Sean Butler is heading back to the NBA to join the Boston Celtics’ coaching staff, sources tell Adam Himmelsbach of the Boston Globe. Butler is expected to take a role under video coordinator and or player development. Butler is reuniting with...
Three Pa. educators to study Lake Erie issues aboard EPA research vessel Lake Guardian
When the Environmental Protection Agency research vessel Lake Guardian arrives in Presque Isle Bay, it will be carrying not only scientists but also three Pennsylvania educators. The three, including one from Erie County, were among 15 chosen from an applicant pool of 115 Great Lakes-region educators. Those selected for the shipboard science workshop...
Pennsylvania budget negotiations take a holiday
(The Center Square) – The state capitol fell quiet Wednesday after lawmakers left town for the Fourth of July, intent on hammering out a budget deal over the weekend – maybe. The holiday break means the plan could be a week or more overdue. Still, Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman, R-Indiana, said discussions remain “engaged,” […]
Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich
Plan your weekend with my weekly list of things to do around Harrisburg and central PA!. For something new: LONG WEEKEND ALERT! Worth noting: Lots of great live music + outdoor events this weekend Things on my agenda this weekend: R&R; adults dinner out on Sunday!. For your weekend planning.
School tax credit plan advances
(The Center Square) – Pennsylvania’s latest school tax credit plan advanced to the Senate floor on Wednesday after a brief committee meeting. The 7-4 party-line vote sets the stage for a larger partisan debate that will divide Republicans and Democrats in the chamber over the best way to spend money on education. A recent constitutional mandate from the Commonwealth Court adds pressure to the charged, albeit perennial, discussion that is...
Pennsylvania bill looks to end ‘control’ social media has over you: ‘Unfair censorship’
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives will be introducing new legislation to combat “unfair censorship,” when it comes to your social media. The legislation, created by Representative Marla Brown (R-Lawrence County), highlighted two points of concern when it comes to censorship and social media platforms. First, the legislation aims to prohibit social […]
Pennsylvania election official on the greatest threat for the 2024 election
In 2020, the crucial battleground state of Pennsylvania faced significant turmoil with election protests, court challenges and threats against election officials, including Republican Al Schmidt. Schmidt, who previously oversaw Philadelphia's elections as a commissioner and supervised the city's election, now holds the position of secretary of the commonwealth, the state's top election official.He said the greatest threat to the 2024 presidential election is the high turnover rate among those officials who are responsible for running elections."Some people left because of the ugly environment with threats. Some people left because it was time for them to retire," said Schmidt.More than 80 senior...
Clarion Swimming & Diving: Six Golden Eagles Earn CSCAA Scholar All-America Honors
CLARION, Pa. — The College Swimming & Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) named their individual 2023-24 Scholar All-Americans on Wednesday. Six members of the Golden Eagles men’s and women’s swimming & diving teams – David Bocci, Luna Castellanos, Alexa Gonczi Colleen Hudson, Joslyn Jurski and Katie Madigan – earned the prestigious academic honors.
Preparations underway for Pittsburgh's furry convention
Jul. 3—This year's Anthrocon in Pittsburgh will be Eric Zawratny's 24th furry convention. Every summer, anthropomorphics, otherwise known as furries — people dressed as human-like animal characters — travel to Pittsburgh. The group is a collection of artists, animators, writers, costumers, puppeteers and anyone who enjoys cartoon animals. The festivities will run from July 4-7 at the David L. ...
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