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Jeep Event Returns to Two Mile Run County Park Next Weekend
The Ten Miles 4 Two Mile (TM4TM) Jeep Run is returning to Two Mile Run County Park for the fourth year in a row. The event is scheduled to take place in the Oil Region on July 13 and 14. According to organizers, the event only allows Jeeps, no other...
North East Firemen's Cherry Festival to Feature 4-Days of Food, Fun & Rides
Your favorite rides, slides, festival foods and games will be returning to North East, Pennsylvania July 17-20 for this year's North East Firemen's Cherry Festival. The annual summer gathering in North East is often a rally point of class reunions, weddings, family activities and honored traditions, according to event organizers.
Recent Roster Move Could Spell the End for Pirates Veteran
Michael A. Taylor‘s time in a Pittsburgh Pirates uniform may come to an end thanks to Thursday’s recall of outfielder Joshua Palacios. On Wednesday, sources reported that Palacios was going to join the big club in time for that evening’s game against the St. Louis Cardinals at PNC Park. A few hours later, it was reported that the Pirates had changed their mind. Apparently, it was slugging outfielder Jack Suwinski who was going to Triple-A Indianapolis in the corresponding move. However, Suwinski bought himself a reprieve by going 3-for-3 with a home run against the Cardinals on Tuesday.
Former quarterback does not hold back on Russell Wilson
After things did not work out between him and the Denver Broncos the past two seasons, Russell Wilson is looking for a fresh start after signing with the Pittsburgh Steelers this offseason. But one former quarterback does not seem to think that things are going to work out for him in Pittsburgh, either.
AMVETS Erie giving away books, CDs, DVDs, more all day Friday
If you are looking for a second-hand paperback to enjoy on the beach, you’re in luck. AMVETS Erie is giving away books, CDs and DVDs all day Friday, the thrift store opened three months ago on Liberty Street. Its manager said the giveaway is a chance to show appreciation...
60-year-old plans rediscovered, reconsidered for The Ridge in Johnstown
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Westmont Hilltop Recreation Commission has taken interest in long-abandoned development plans for The Ridge. During a meeting on Monday, copies of the 61-year-old plans for The Ridge, which is located at 3984 Menoher Blvd, were laid out before members of the commission, according to our media partners at The Tribune-Democract. […]
A month after a Pittsburgh shelter fire, unhoused people ‘strive for another day’
Advocates say longer-term shelter and affordable housing options remain scarce amid closures — including that of the Smithfield United Church of Christ almost exactly a year ago — and rising housing costs in the Pittsburgh area. The post A month after a Pittsburgh shelter fire, unhoused people ‘strive for another day’ appeared first on Pennsylvania Capital-Star.
Cochranton Fair Parade Committee Accepting Applications for Floats, Bands, Baton Corps & More
The theme for this year's Cochranton Community Fair Parade is Communities that Flourish. The annual fair will kick off on Wednesday, August 7. Event organizers said there is still room for interested floats, bands, baton corps, clowns, fire trucks, cool cars and more. The deadline to apply to participate is July 15.
Feds: FL couple charged in Johnstown real estate scheme; husband jailed, wife on the run
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — We have an update now on a 6 News investigation that began five years ago. In 2019, we reported that several Johnstown real estate investors said they believed they were victims of a plan to take their money. Now, the couple, who the investors say...
Joe Lou Greco is JB’s Racer of the Week: 7/08/24!
Coming up Monday, July 8th, 2024, on DragList LIVE as JB’s Pick for Racer of the Week, I have selected Joe Lou Greco from Edinburg, Pennsylvania. Lou’s 1970 Pontiac GTO is an outstanding bracket racer, and I’m looking forward to featuring his story on the July 8th show!
Millcreek Township hosts 57th annual Fourth of July parade
One of the biggest parades in Erie County hit the ground running early Thursday morning for their 57th year. Thousands of people lined 12th Street for this year’s Fourth of July parade in Millcreek Township, and it’s something that keeps getting bigger and bigger each year. The United...
Photo essay: Canonsburg’s outsized Fourth of July parade sees tens of thousands celebrate the nation’s history, spirit
The shoulder-to-shoulder scene at the Canonsburg 4th of July Parade offers a public forum to explore what it means to be an American, in all its complicated packaging. PublicSource photojournalist Stephanie Strasburg headed to the parade outside of Pittsburgh to document the feeling at one of Pennsylvania’s largest Independence Day celebrations. The post Photo essay: Canonsburg’s outsized Fourth of July parade sees tens of thousands celebrate the nation’s history, spirit appeared first on PublicSource. PublicSource is a nonprofit news organization serving the Pittsburgh region. Visit www.publicsource.org to read more.
Canonsburg Hosts Pennsylvania's Second-Largest Independence Day Parade with Over 60,000 Attendees
In the heart of Pennsylvania, the town of Canonsburg swelled with patriotic fervor as thousands convened to witness a spectacle of American celebration, the second-largest Independence Day parade in the state, an event deeply intertwined with the town's fabric for over six decades, the sense of tradition palpable in every corner as empty chairs lined West Pike Street days before the extravaganza—a testament to the town's communal spirit and dedication to an anticipated yearly ritual, according to CBS News Pittsburgh.
Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Arrest in Reynoldsville Borough
REYNOLDSVILLE BOROUGH, Pa. (EYT) — An Ohio man is facing felony drug charges following a traffic stop in Reynoldsville Borough. Court documents show DuBois-based State Police filed criminal charges against 33-year-old Joseph Alexander Phillips, of Brookfield, Ohio, in District Judge David B. Inzana’s office on June 10. According...
CREEKSIDE CRACKS INTO THE PLAYOFFS
STRUTHERS OH- Creekside punched their ticket to the 18U Class B Semifinals with a solid 5-1 victory over Dura Edge in Friday night’s play-in game. The team came out swinging, with Mason Petridis leading the charge by going 2-2, driving in three runs, and drawing a walk. Frank Senediak was also a standout, going 2-3 with an RBI, a walk, and two runs scored. Eli Mandler chipped in with an RBI, while Wyatt Burchill added two hits to the mix.
NY Liberty vs. Indiana Fever Preview: Liberty Aim for Sixth Consecutive Win as Caitlin Clark Shines
The New York Liberty are aiming for their sixth consecutive win as they face off against the Indiana Fever, who are seeking a playoff spot after nine years. The Indiana Fever are averaging 105.3 points per 100 possessions since their last loss to the Liberty on June 2. Caitlin Clark...
Brookville ‘Freedom Color Run’ Set for Today to Honor Military Members, Families
BROOKVILLE, Pa. (EYT) — The 2023 Brookville Laurel Festival Queen, Tayler Rafferty, will be hosting a “Freedom Color Run” on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds. Registration opens at 9:00 a.m., and the run begins at 10:00 a.m. at the fairgrounds located ¼-mile north...
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