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Meet Rascal and Prince Eric, this week’s CVAS pets of the week
Meet Rascal and Prince Eric, this week’s CVAS pets of the week. These are just two of the amazing animals residing at area animal shelters. Cumberland Valley Animal Shelter has lots of adorable pets who are looking for forever homes. While Rascal and Prince Eric would like to meet you, check out all the other adorable animals available for adoption also. Go to this Animal Shelter link to see all their residents.
Pirates' Barry Bonds decision should push Baseball Hall of Fame to change course
Barry Bonds, Major League Baseball's all-time home run leader, is being inducted into the Pittsburgh Pirates Hall of Fame during an Aug. 24 ceremony alongside manager Jim Leyland and catcher Manny Sanguillen. Bonds spent the first seven seasons of his MLB career with the Pirates, who selected him with the...
Centre County man indicted for drug trafficking, firearms offenses
Scranton, Pa. — A Centre County man was indicted this week by a federal grand jury for drug trafficking and firearm offenses. Taylon Hamilton, 30, possessed with intent to distribute methamphetamine and distributed methamphetamine on multiple occasions, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania. It is further alleged that Hamilton possessed a Hi-Point Model C9 9mm pistol with an obliterated serial number after previously been convicted of a felony offense. The charges stem from a joint investigation conducted by the FBI and the Centre County Drug Task Force. Assistant United States Attorney Kyle Moreno is prosecuting the case. If convicted, Hamilton could face the maximum penalty of life in prison.
Sewickley Herald notebook: Basketball teams get new section homes
The WPIAL recently released new section alignments for the next two-year cycle in all sports. In boys basketball, Class 4A lost five teams and switched from four sections to three. Quaker Valley and Avonworth moved from the defunct Section 4 into Section 2, where they will join Ambridge, Beaver, Central Valley and Hopewell.
Erie artist celebrates retirement after 60 years of musical praise
He’s described as the heartbeat of the community. Local musician Arthur “Buster” Ray Gilmer is retiring after 60 years of spreading his musical love. “I used to play on pots and pans back in the day, like I was playing the piano, and then my grandmother bought me a piano and I was able to practice every day on that and I still do,” said Gilmer.
Mary Olivetti’s pair of goals help lift Mechanicsburg field hockey past nationally-ranked Palmyra
MECHANICSBURG – Sophomore Mary Olivetti excelled at every facet of the game for Mechanicsburg during Saturday’s field hockey season-opener at John Frederick Field. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Beaver Holds on with Late Interception Against Westinghouse
TURTLE CREEK, Pa. — Westinghouse and Beaver both have high aspirations when it comes to the 2024 football season. Westinghouse has its eyes set not only on making a run to the PIAA single-A championship but winning it all. A Class 3A WPIAL title is on the minds of the Beaver Bobcats and then some.
Clairton Trounces Steel Valley in Second All-Time Meeting
TURTLE CREEK, Pa. — It’s hard to fathom that Steel Valley and Clairton have crossed paths just once. The perennial powerhouse programs reside in the heart of the Mon Valley, separated by 10 miles and share a combined 20 WPIAL titles. When Steel Valley and Clairton renewed pleasantries...
Fair Haven Farms hosts 4th Annual Sunflower Festival
Celebrate the transition from summer to fall at Fair Haven Farm's 4th Annual Sunflower Festival. The festival runs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on August 24th and 25th. For a $10 admission cost attendees can shop around at dozens of artisan vendors, go on hayrides, visit a petting zoo, play games, and more. The admission price includes parking and access to the sunflower fields.
Taste of Italy Crawl brings food, music to downtown Butler
Businesses in downtown Butler provided passports to Italian heritage that many people appreciated Saturday during the Taste of Italy Crawl. The daylong event was held to celebrate Italian heritage during the weekend when the Italian Festival has been held the past few years. A disagreement between the city and festival organizers led to the cancellation of the event, which had taken place since 2019.
📢 PPS Families Make Your Voice Heard!
Pittsburgh Public Schools is hosting Regional Community Input Sessions as part of the Facilities Utilization Plan. This is your chance to influence the future of our schools! During these sessions, you'll have the opportunity to use an online tool to weigh in on recommended changes specific to your region and the District’s magnet offerings. Real-time results will be shared, giving you a platform to ask questions, voice concerns, and offer feedback.
Brady Maciejewski’s play in face of unspeakable tragedy unites rivals in Little Brown Jug game
NEWVILLE — It lasted for a brief moment. But it was more than enough. Taking the snap from 2 yards out during the second quarter at rival Big Spring, Shippensburg quarterback Brady Maciejewski tucked the ball and plunged forward into the end zone. If you purchase a product or...
Shop provides York County first responders with free coffee
YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — First responders in York County got an extra jolt of appreciation Friday. A new drive-through coffee shop called 7 Brew Coffee in the Red Lion area gave them and their families free coffee. York County Regional Police and local firefighters were there. “We think it’s really important,” Matt Peters of […]
Butler County dog park alerts visitors to possible canine parvovirus exposure
BUTLER, Pa. (KDKA) -- A dog park in Butler County is reporting an exposure of canine parvovirus. The Butler Parks Department received a call from a person using Jade's Dog Park informing them that just after a visit to the park, their dog was diagnosed with canine parvovirus. "We had one report of a parvo case, they reported they received the parvo disease and they reported that they were at the dog park, so what we do, we come up and we want to inform people of it," said Lance Wellibes, the director of Butler County Parks and Recreation.The parks department...
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