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Steelers Rival’s Beloved Mascot Passes Away
PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns have one of the most heated rivalries in the NFL. Sometimes, the rivalry gets set aside when real life hits. If you watched any of their games over the years, you probably saw an adorable, stubby-legged dog leading the Browns onto the field at home games. Swagger Jr (SJ), was the team's latest pet mascot since the 2019 season. He succeeded his father, Swagger, who held the role for five years before him. After serving the Browns faithfully since 2019, SJ has run his final race. The Browns announced the saddening...
Jonah to Throw out First Pitch at Friday's SeaWolves Game
Friday evening at UPMC Park will be a fun and baseball-filled fundraiser for Jonah Allgeier, the little boy who just recently returned home after receiving a life-saving heart transplant. Erie News Now introduced you to Jonah when he was looking for his new heart before Christmas—a heart he received early...
VERSATEX OPENS PVC SIDING PLANT
Versatex has opened a new 96,500-sq. ft., state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Aliquippa, Pa., doubling its production capacity and creating 80 new jobs in Beaver County. The addition was motivated by the steady growth for its premium cellular core PVC building products which now includes the long-awaited XCEED Lap Siding. The...
Craig Flint earns spot on Erie Readers’ ’40 Under 40′ list
We’re excited to announce one of our JET 24/FOX 66 team members has made Erie Readers’ 40 under 40 list. Meteorologist Craig Flint earned a spot on the list, the Penn State grad and central New York native enthusiastically gives us his forecast every weekday morning. According to...
Pittsburgh Penguins reportedly on the verge of trading 1000-game NHL veteran
The Pittsburgh Penguins are reportedly on the verge of trading 1000-game NHL veteran Lars Eller so that they can acquire another top-nine forward. Several teams have reached out to the Pittsburgh Penguins regarding centerman Lars Eller. The Penguins are looking for another top-nine forward, but in order to bring in another player, they would need to likely ship Eller out.
PIAA asking Commonwealth Court for emergency stay to force Aliquippa football to Class 5A
Jul. 3—With football season only weeks away, the PIAA has asked the Commonwealth Court for an expedited hearing that could force Aliquippa into a higher classification. The PIAA wants to promote the Quips from Class 4A to 5A under its competitive-balance rule, but that move was blocked in May by a Common Pleas judge who granted the school district a preliminary injunction. The PIAA has asked ...
Penguins Keep Jarry and Nedeljkovic: Stanley Cup Contention Doubt Raised
The Pittsburgh Penguins are sticking with goalies Jarry and Nedeljkovic, despite failing to make the playoffs for two seasons after 16 straight postseason appearances. The Penguins' goalie duo of Jarry and Nedeljkovic had a combined 3.02 GAA and .903 SV% last season. In comparison, the Penguins ranked 16th in SV%...
Viral video of Steelers LB Payton Wilson should quiet his critics
When we look back at the 2024 NFL draft in say, three years, here is a bold prediction. NFL draft writers and pundits are going to wonder how Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Payton Wilson fell all the way to the end of the third round. So we will be sure to...
Spirit Airlines temporarily reducing direct flights to Orlando, Florida, at Arnold Palmer Regional Airport
LATROBE, Pa. (KDKA) -- Spirit Airlines is making a few changes to flights coming in and out of the Arnold Palmer Regional Airport in Westmoreland County, and they may affect your summer travel plans.If you are heading to Orlando, Florida, from the Arnold Palmer Regional Airport in August, Spirt Airlines is cutting back service from a once-a-day daily direct flight to a once-a-day flight four days per week.Gabe Monzo is the Executive Director of the Westmoreland County Airport Authority, and he says Spirit Airlines is scaling back flights to service airplane engines within their fleet."It's a recall, and some of...
A Small Pennsylvania Town is Suddenly the 3rd Most Dangerous in State
A small town in Pennsylvania has unexpectedly become the 3rd most dangerous place in the state, raising serious concerns about safety and security. This surprising change in crime statistics has sparked discussions and highlighted the need to closely examine the factors contributing to this troubling ranking. Understanding Crime in Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania Route 234 reopens after multi-vehicle crash
ADAMS COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — A multi-vehicle crash occurred on PA-234 Thursday. At about 11:45 a.m., a multi-vehicle crash occurred on PA-234. As of 2:42 p.m., the road has reopened in both directions, according to a spokesperson for PennDOT. No word yet on specific injuries, but there are several people involved, PennDOT said. Route 15 […]
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