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Duquesne house fire considered suspicious, is third fire there in recent years
Investigators say the fire that swept through a house in Duquesne Saturday afternoon is considered suspicious. Fire Chief Frank Cobb told Pittsburgh's Action News 4 that this was the third time in recent years that his department has responded to the home along Sherman Avenue near Catharine Street. The chief...
Benedictine Sisters of Erie find unique solution to battle invasive species
The Benedictine Sisters of Erie have come up with a creative solution for the invasive species on their property. “Let’s Goat Buffalo” is visiting the sisters to clear out invasive species. On Saturday, the sisters invited the public to watch the goats work, do some arts and crafts...
Slippery Rock, Harbor Creek Volleyball Secure Wins on Saturday
HARBORCREEK, Pa. – Behind five kills and five digs from Elise Benim, Harbor Creek swept visiting Iroquois, 3-0 (25-23, 25-14, 25-17). Talon King ran the offense for the Huskie with 11 set assists while Kayle Bresee paced the defense with nine digs. SLIPPERY ROCK 3, MONITEAU 0. WEST SUNBURY,...
Pirates fall flat to Reds in front of sellout crowd; Hunter Stratton injured in freak collision
Aug. 24—A sellout crowd of 38,137 packed PNC Park Saturday to watch the Pittsburgh Pirates take on the Cincinnati Reds after the club inducted Barry Bonds, Jim Leyland and Manny Sanguillen into their Hall of Fame. In what ended as a 10-2 beatdown by the Reds, the pregame Hall of Fame festivities undoubtedly proved to be highlight of the day for the Pirates and their fans. Saturday's game ...
WPIAL football rankings: Week ending Aug. 25, 2024
Aug. 24—Class 6A Rank, Team, W-L, Last 1. North Allegheny, 1-0, 1 2. Central Catholic, 0-1, 2 3. Norwin, 1-0, 5 4. Canon-McMillan, 0-1, 4 5. Seneca Valley, 0-1, 5 Out: none Class 5A 1. Peters Township, 1-0, 1 2. Pine-Richland, 1-0, 2 3. Upper St. Clair, 1-0, 5 4. Woodland Hills, 0-1, 3 5. Penn Hills, 0-1, 4 Out: none Class 4A 1. Aliquippa, 0-0, 1 2. Montour, 1-0, 2 3. Mars, 1-0, 3 4. ...
MLB World Champion, former SeaWolves manager returns to UPMC Park next week
(WJET/WFXP) – An MLB World Champion and former Erie SeaWolves manager is making his return to the region next week for a special event. Lance Parrish will be at UPMC Park on Aug. 28 to promote a new book, “The Enchanted Season,” with co-author Tom Gage, a former Tigers beat writer. Parrish was a member […]
Port Farms’ Flower Fest & Craft Show returns next week for its second year
(WJET/WFXP) – A returning event at Port Farms will treat guests to bountiful blooms and homemade crafts for the second year in a row. Port Farms will kick off its Flower Festival & Craft Show next week where guests can enjoy life on the farm, pick their own flowers and check out a craft show featuring local vendors, specialty food items and much more.
City of Warren to Hold Household Hazardous & Electronic Waste Recycling Event
WARREN, Pa. – The City of Warren is hosting a household hazardous and electronic waste recycling event (open to all County residents) at Betts Park on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. The event begins at 9 a.m., will be near the park’s West End (Betts and Bocce Pavilions), and is...
“Farewell to What?” Bruce Springsteen Unloads Epic Rant on Retirement Plans
Before there was Zach Bryan, there was Bruce Springsteen. Long before American Songwriter noted eerie parallels between the two artists, the “Dancing in the Dark” singer was tapping into the Middle America zeitgeist. Now, 60 years after he got his start, The Boss would like to make it clear that there is Zach Bryan, and there is still Bruce Springsteen. The “Born in the USA” legend recently revealed his retirement plans—or lack thereof.
Board approves new contract for Patrick Kraft
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — The Penn State Board of Trustees today approved a contract extension for Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Patrick Kraft that will go through June 30, 2032. Per board bylaws, the contract was approved by the Committee on Equity and Human Resources, and the vote was unanimous.
New Penn State football commit lights up season opener with multi-touchdown performance
High school football returned to the Keystone State this week, but new Nittany Lions pledge Kemon Spell needed no time to shake off the rust. The McKeesport running back and Penn State football commit started his sophomore season on a high note Friday evening, showing why he’s recently been tabbed as one of the nation’s top prospects in the 2027 recruiting class.
'Decomposed Body Discovered Hanging From Tree,' In Pennsylvania, Police Say
Police were called to a report of a body in a tree in the 1400 block of North 66th Street at 9:47 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 25. The person was officially pronounced dead at 9:50 a.m. by Medic 41. The scene remained secured as of 12:30 p.m. as Southwest Detectives...
Pa. officials unveil memorial for fire police officer killed in 2023
NORTH EAST, Pa. — Representatives from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), the Highway Safety Network, Fuller Hose Company No. 1 and other local first responders gathered at Gibson Park in North East on Tuesday to unveil a permanent memorial for fallen firefighter Shawn Giles on the one-year anniversary of his death.
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