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Tracy Coyne Resigns: Red Flash Women’s Lacrosse Coach Makes Historic Exit
Tracy Coyne, the head coach of Saint Francis University women's lacrosse team, has announced her resignation to pursue a new coaching opportunity, leaving behind a legacy of significant achievements at the university. Tracy Coyne is the 17th winningest head coach in NCAA history. She leaves with the most overall wins...
Girl Scout opens community dog park | On the Bright Side
ADAMS COUNTY, Pa. — An Adams County Girl Scout recently opened up a dog park in her community. It's helping meet a need for the area's four-legged friends. "This is just a place for dogs to run around, and the community really loves it," Greta Haley said. Four-legged friends...
Pittsburgh Pirates MLB Draft: Senior Standout Caleb Cozart a Day 3 Target
The Pittsburgh Pirates selected three high school players on Day 1 of the 2024 MLB Draft, opting for high-upside talent. To save money for later picks and potential signings, they'll need to consider college seniors in the upcoming draft days. One standout senior to watch is Caleb Cozart, a UNC Greensboro player with a remarkable performance despite battling a brain tumor in 2021. Cozart's impressive stats include a .332 batting average, .474 OBP, and .742 slugging percentage, with 22 home runs in 249 plate appearances.
Gun violence prevention group says PA gun laws rank "middle of the pack"
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- The FBI told CBS News the AR-style rifle used by the shooter in the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump was legally purchased by and registered to the shooter's father. Gun legislation is both complex and controversial and the laws change from state to state. Assault rifles, like the one used to shoot Trump, are banned in nine states, including New Jersey and Delaware."This is just a fact here in Pennsylvania, and in many states, those rifles are legal to buy," Josh Fleitman, the campaign director with CeaseFire PA, said. "They were federally banned for 10...
Tracy Coyne Resigns As Saint Francis Women's Lacrosse Head Coach
LORETTO, Pa. – Saint Francis University women's lacrosse head coach Tracy Coyne has announced that she will resign from her post to pursue another coaching opportunity. "Although I'm certainly disappointed that Tracy will no longer lead our women's lacrosse program, I cannot thank her enough for the numerous contributions and accomplishments she brought to Saint Francis during her tenure," said Saint Francis Director of Athletics James Downer. "Through dedication and skill, Tracy brought Red Flash women's lacrosse to profound heights, setting new program marks for most overall wins in a season, the most NEC victories in a season, and for the first time in Saint Francis history, led the team to consecutive postseason berths in the NEC Tournament. Coach Coyne's efforts have done much to elevate and establish our program into a perennial contender, and I'm confident that we'll only build off Tracy's success. We certainly wish Coach Coyne the best of luck in her future endeavors."
One dead after vehicle crash in Blair County
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — One person is dead after a crash in Hollidaysburg Sunday afternoon. While details are limited, pending the state police report, Blair County Coroner Ray Benton said a 61-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash by deputy coroner Hailee Lang. David Reed, of Altoona, was pronounced dead when […]
'It's a long time coming': An inside look into the most decorated amateur boxing gym in all of Pennsylvania
Lancaster City Boxing Academy has the most amateur national boxing champs statewide. Their success stems from passion, a sense of family and a drive to be great.
State budget passage paves way for Erie's pursuit of CRIZ to spur economic development
Pennsylvania’s new $47.6 billion budget for 2024-25 is poised to jump-start the city of Erie’s stalled effort to secure a statewide designation that allows certain tax revenues generated by businesses to be used to fund development. That’s the message conveyed by Erie Mayor Joe Schember, State Sen. Dan Laughlin of Millcreek Township, R-49th...
Kid Rock Makes 5-Figure Donation to Family of Slain Firefighter
Following the incident at Donald Trump’s Pennsylvania campaign that left two people injured and another dead, Kid Rock has donated $50,000 to the individuals and families who were affected. Two GoFundMe fundraisers were set up for the victims. One fundraiser is for the family of the man who died...
Photos and Video from the 48th Annual PA Pump Primers Muster Held Saturday, Part 1
The 48th annual antique fire apparatus muster and flea market along the banks of the Susquehanna River in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, hosted by the Pennsylvania Pump Primers, was held Saturday, July 13. The Pennsylvania Pump Primers Association is an organization of antique fire apparatus enthusiasts, many of whom own, drive, maintain...
LECOM Alumna Appointed Maine Chief Medical Examiner
Recently, it has come to the attention of the Administration at the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) that the multiple attainments of a 2005 LECOM graduate have been significantly noteworthy. The extending of accolades is one way in which LECOM recognizes skilled alumni who have distinguished themselves through accomplishments consonant with the overarching mission of the College.
Serena Williams to headline 40th PA Chamber Annual Dinner in Hershey
HERSHEY, Pa. (WHTM) – The greatest tennis champion of all time Serena Williams will serve as the keynote speaker at the 40th PA Chamber Annual Dinner on October 7 at the Hershey Lodge. A four-time Olympic gold medal winner, Williams was named the Associated Press’ Female Athlete of the Decade for the 2010s. She’s also […]
Venango Chamber’s Bike ‘n Brew to Be Held This Weekend
OIL CITY, Pa. — The Venango Chamber is hosting this year’s Oil Heritage Festival Bike ‘n Brew on Saturday, July 20, the weekend before the Oil Heritage Festival. The event will include both bicycle activities and a beer pickup and tasting portion. A Biking Scavenger Hunt will...
Chuck Rhodes recalls Campbelltown tornado 20 years later
Reminiscing with old friends. It’s a nice thing to do. A comfort, a feeling from the past. In this case, it’s the legendary weather leader here at abc27 – Chuck Rhodes. Today’s purpose? To reflect and remember a weather event that shaped central PA two decades ago. And one that Chuck and our viewers won’t forget.
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