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New PA law will help residents access unclaimed property
Is the state withholding money or property that may be yours?. A recently approved law in Pennsylvania will make it easier for thousands to receive what's rightfully theirs. Behind the vault doors at the state treasury office in Harrisburg is a massive amount of unclaimed property. “We have 4.5 billion...
Team USA selects its flag bearers for Paralympic Games in Paris
Two former gold medalists will carry the United States flag at the Paralympics opening ceremony next week.Steve Serio, who helped the U.S.'s wheelchair basketball team to gold medals in the last two Paralympic Games, and Nicky Nieves, who helped Team USA win its first gold in sitting volleyball in 2016, were selected. The American Olympic and Paralympic Committee made the announcement Friday."I'm overwhelmed and honored," Serio said. "I never thought this would be something that I'd get to experience in my career. I want to say thank you to all the Team USA athletes."A five-time world champion, Serio is co-captain of the 2024 basketball team team along with Trevon Jenifer."Being the flagbearer for Team USA means that all of my hard work was not in vain," Nieves said. "I get to represent the country that made me who I am, with the best-of-the-best U.S. athletes by my side."The opening ceremony for the Paris Paralympics will be held across Place de la Concorde and the Champs Elyssés on Wednesday.The flagbearers were chosen by votes from fellow American Paralympic athletes. The American contingent is made up of 225 athletes and guides.
Major league fishing competition heading to Erie next week
(WJET/WFXP) – A two-man team will claim a top prize of over $700,000 after a week-long competition coming to Erie. The Major League Fishing’s General Tire Team Series B&W Trailer Hitches Challenge Cup kicks off on Sunday, Aug. 25, and runs through Friday, Aug. 30. According to a...
US state confirms first case of tick-borne virus: 'Ticks can and will be found almost anywhere'
While Powassan virus disease is not as common as Lyme disease, instances are increasing. Residents of Allegheny County in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, have been put on alert after a child contracted the state's first 2024 case of a tick-borne virus. What's happening?. According to Allegheny County's website, a child tested positive...
Porter, Erie McDowell Power Past Woodland Hills at Wolvarena
TURTLE CREEK, Pa. — Erie McDowell came into the East Hills of Pittsburgh with one thing on their mind and that was establishing the ground game and running rampant all over its opponent. That’s exactly what Erie McDowell did against Woodland Hills in order to come out on top,...
People for Life take to Erie streets protesting sale of mifepristone abortion medication
Members of People for Life gathered for a protest Saturday morning. Several people took to the sidewalks of West 12th Street and Peninsula Drive to protest mifepristone. It’s the first of two medications that are used in a medication abortion and is now being dispensed at Walgreens and CVS.
Lakers Set to Open First Season at the Division I Level
Erie, Pa. - The Mercyhurst Men's Soccer team is set to officially kick off their run in Division I this week with a pair of road matchups. The Lakers, who finished 14-3-1 last season, will first travel down the road to Pittsburgh to face Pitt before taking a trip out west to face San Diego State University.
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.
Annual Car Cruise-In Draws Crowds
The Sixth Annual Car Cruise-In for the Veterans Miracle Center of Erie made its return this weekend. The car show was held at the Lake Erie Community Park on Saturday morning. The event included vintage cars and classic cars. One hundred gift bags were passed out to attendees to help homeless veterans.
Russell Wilson benched after one drive as Mike Tomlin confirms when he’ll name Steelers starting QB ahead of NFL season
THE Pittsburgh Steelers’ preseason has come to an underwhelming end. Head coach Mike Tomlin’s team fell to a third successive loss on Saturday, beaten this time by the Detroit Lions, 24-17. The afternoon began positively for the Steelers who took an early lead thanks to a 31-yard touchdown run by Cordarrelle Patterson On the drive, […]
High school football roundup for Aug. 23, 2024: West Mifflin hangs on to defeat Elizabeth Forward
Armand Hill ran for 84 yards, including a 44-yard touchdown with less than a minute remaining, to help West Mifflin earn a 17-16 nonconference victory over Class 3A No. 4 Elizabeth Forward (0-1) on Friday night. The Warriors nearly tied the game when Ryan Messina found Charlie Nigut on a...
📢 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.
Sharon Rolls Past Mercyhurst Prep
Erie – Sharon scored 55 first-half points as the Tigers blew out Mercyhurst Prep 55-6 Friday night at Mercyhurst University’s Saxton Field. Two things are clear from Friday night: Sharon looks like a team poised to make a run in the District 10 AAA playoffs – and the other is that the young Lakers squad needs to grow up fast before their season gets too old.
Conemaugh Township dominates West Shamokin to open Heritage Conference play
DAVIDSVILLE — Cameron Dunn returned the opening kickoff 90 yards, and Conemaugh Township never looked back giving head coach Brandon Studer his first win as a head coach in a 42-0 drubbing of West Shamokin on Friday. “We have been on the other side, and we used that as motivation in the offseason,”...
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