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Couple Looking to Buy Home Ends Up Owning Whole Town in Pennsylvania
Riverstone Estate, Foxburg, Pa., the initial purchase that ended up placing ownership of much of the town with a Cleveland couple. When Cleaveland couple Saji Daniel and Shannon McGauley got an invitation in October 2020 from their neighbor, Dr. Lou Keppler, to visit Foxburg, Pa., they thought it would just be a nice daily escape from the city. Katherine Clarke, in The Wall Street Journal, chronicled how it lead to a real-estate buying spree.
Pittsburgh Pirates left-hander Bailey Falter leaves start against Mets in the 3rd with sore arm
PITTSBURGH -- Pittsburgh left-hander Bailey Falter was removed from his start in the third inning Saturday against the New York Mets because of what the Pirates said was left posterior arm discomfort. Falter walked J.D. Martinez to load the bases with none out in a scoreless game and was immediately...
BC3 selects longtime dean as new VP
Josh Novak, a longtime dean at Butler County Community College, will become the college’s vice president for student affairs and enrollment management on Tuesday, July 9. Novak, 39, of Slippery Rock, has served in dean of students roles in BC3’s student affairs and enrollment management division since August 2011. In that role, he has led student services and resources, such as those for academic support, access and disability, food security and mental health.
Steelers WR says the quiet part out loud about Pittsburgh's offense
In most NFL franchises, good offenses can be sustained, but great defenses are a year-to-year proposition. Well, the Pittsburgh Steelers are built differently. Defense is in their culture. It is in their blood. Although they have a proud history of drafting and developing wide receivers, Pittsburgh has been mediocre at best for the last several years or so. It is time for that side of the ball to play better.
Youth Entrepreneurs Day Set for Next Weekend in Franklin
FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) — The Franklin Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Youth Entrepreneurs Day for entrepreneurs age 18 and younger to showcase their products and services. The event is set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 13, at the Franklin Chamber of Commerce. Participants...
Marriage licenses, recent births and more: The latest Erie County vital statistics
Marriage licenses issued between June 24-28 in Erie County. Al-Dhabyani, Ahmed Mohsen Hussein, 50, 203 Zoerb Ave., Cheektowaga, NY; Al Waqedi, Amal Mohamed Nasser, 52, 203 Zoerb Ave., Cheekto, WA. Baughman, Bryce Bergstrom, 22, 1698 W Grandview Blvd; Young, Mackenzie Paige, 23, 1698 W. Grandview Blvd. Bemis, Wyatt Logan, 23,...
NHL insider drops bombshell report on Sidney Crosby heading to Canadian team
Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh were once thought to be a match made in heaven, but at age 36 and three Stanley Cups later, the glass-slippers fall off and the relationship is reset. The superstar forward is eligible for an extension, but GM Kyle Dubas and Fenway Sports Group are...
Local man to ride 1,000 miles in support of cancer research
The Keystone State Riders will be biking in September from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia to raise cancer research funds for Penn Medicine’s Abramson Cancer Center. The Keystone State Ride is a six-day bike journey that will average 75 miles a day. The KSR event is being organized by Dave Wellborn of Lewes, a three-time cancer survivor.
A Pirates-Marlins trade that brings Jazz Chisholm to Pittsburgh
The term conservative buyers is something that could apply to the 2024 Pittsburgh Pirates more than any other team. If you don't understand what I mean by this term, let me explain. The Pirates are on the fence of competing or not right now. They have the young core that...
Cause for celebration or concern? Erie resident calls continued fireworks a nuisance
Fourth of July this year is in the books but often times, people will continue to light off fireworks casually for weeks to come. For one, fireworks are illegal in the City of Erie but it’s something police can’t spend every moment watching and preventing. “I mean, they...
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.
Reconstructed Revolutionary War ship US Brig Niagara to receive extensive repairs
Erie, Pa. — Pennsylvania's official flagship, the reconstructed US Brig Niagara, is set for a variety of repairs and improvements over the next year. The vessel, a restored, rebuilt, and modernized Revolutionary War ship, now serves as a museum ship and typically sails around the Great Lakes in the summertime. Unfortunately, due to the work being done on the ship, she will not be sailing this year. “Niagara has played...
'It's a loss for the entire community': LGBTQ advocates mourn killing, dismemberment of Mercer County teen
Jul. 5—As authorities work to recover the remains of a transgender Mercer County teen and determine the circumstances that led up to her death, Shenango Valley residents are banding together to support the family. Pauly Likens, 14, was found dismembered Wednesday on the shore of Shenango River Lake in Clark. Pam Ladner, president of LGBTQIA+ Alliance Shenango Valley, said she spoke Thursday ...
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. […]
When the Bollingers lost their child, they kept his memory alive with Evan's Monumental Gifts | KD Sunday Spotlight
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - Mothers remember all of the details about the birth of their child, from their weight to the size of their hands and one nonprofit is helping parents in possibly the most difficult times of their lives. For all the things that mothers remember about their children when they're born, they'll always remember it if their time with their baby is cut short. "He was a little guy - six pounds, five ounces," said Kiara Bollinger, remembering her baby, Evan. Evan was born on January 7, 2019, and he passed away just one week later. "We held out hope, we thought maybe...
Metal Fest strikes a chord at the Wells Township Haunted House
BRILLIANT, Ohio (WTRF) — For those looking for frighteningly good music, the Metal Fest at the Wells Township Haunted House rocked the night away. With eight bands spanning different genres of metal, there was a bit of something for everyone. For those looking for more than just music, the haunted house opened its doors […]
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