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Army Corps of Engineers reminds boaters of safety practices ahead of Labor Day
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- As Labor Day approaches, officials are stressing the importance of safe boating habits.The Army Corps of Engineers says plenty of conservation officers will be on Pennsylvania's rivers and lakes this weekend to ensure everyone follows the law."Our members of law enforcement don't head out every day with the goal of ruining everyone's good time. I just want to remind you, though, [that] It is our responsibility to make sure everyone remains safe," says spokesperson Jeffrey Piscanio.Officials say you should always wear a life jacket, never boat impaired, and make sure someone knows when and where you'll be.
Pennsylvania high school football scores for Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024
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Better broadband service speeds up Perry County
Brightspeed, one of the nation’s leading fiber broadband builders, marked a significant milestone in its efforts to close the digital divide in Pennsylvania with the launch of its high-speed fiber internet service in Perry County. The event, celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Aug. 21 in New Bloomfield, had key dignitaries including U.S. Congressman John Joyce, state Sen. Greg Rothman and state Rep. Perry Stambaugh in attendance.
Rain interrupts final weekend of season for Cranberry Township Community Pool
Thunderstorms on Saturday, Aug. 31, put a damper on Cranberry Township Community Pool’s final weekend of the season. The pool was open to only members and residents for the duration of Labor Day weekend because of a lack of staff. But the chance of severe weather likely had a direct effect on the amount of people that were willing to spend the day there.
Shapiro hails Pennsylvania court ruling protecting mail ballots
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) hailed a Friday state court ruling that he says will protect Keystone State residents’ right to vote. The Commonwealth Court ruling ended a requirement that every mail-in ballot in the state require a handwritten date on the envelope. Under the initial rule, any envelope containing a ballot without a clear…
Thomas Jefferson rides running game past Central Valley
A rainy night played into the hands of Thomas Jefferson on Friday evening, as the ground and pound Jaguars controlled the second half with the run game, leading to a 27-13 victory over Central Valley. “When we saw it start storming, it played right into our hands,” Jaguars coach Bill...
Update: Flood advisory affecting Southwest Pa. until 1 a.m. Sunday
An updated flood advisory was issued by the National Weather Service on Sunday at 12:49 a.m. in effect until 1:30 a.m. for Allegheny, Armstrong and Westmoreland counties. The weather service describes, "Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues." "Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas," states the weather service. "Turn...
Soccer Game Preview: Oak Glen Hits the Road
Oak Glen hasn't had much luck against Brooke recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Oak Glen Golden Bears will venture away from home to square off against the Brooke Bruins at 6:00 p.m. Given that both suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.
Toronto celebrates 47th Art Festival with community spirit and diverse crafts
Jefferson County, OH — The Gem City is packed with action as people from all over the tri-state area gather for Toronto's Art Festival. This year's festival marks 47 years of community spirit and artistic heritage. The event features over 85 vendors displaying a wide range of works, from...
Smoke restaurant to close in Lawrenceville
Sep. 1—Smoke, a popular taqueria in Lawrenceville, is closing, according to a post on social media. The Butler Street restaurant will close its doors on Sept. 16. A Huge THANK YOU to everyone who dug what we did," a post on Instagram, signed Jeff, said. "We appreciate ALL of you! An Equally Large thanks to all of you who humped it at the shop on the daily — you all made the place Go. Finally, ...
Moraine State Park Holding Wetlands and Wildlife Paddle
The public is invited to enjoy an outdoor activity at Moraine State Park later this week. A kayaking adventure called Wetlands and Wildlife Paddle will be presented on Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. to noon at the Old 422 Launch by the Region 2 Office. Participants on this nature-based paddle will...
Pittsburgh weather: Start of September brings a fall feel
PITTSBURGH — A cold front Sunday evening could touch off some isolated showers until about 1 a.m., then cooler and less humid air arrives for Monday. High temperatures will struggle to the lower 70s on Monday with pleasant conditions. We slowly warm through the week with highs in the 80s by Wednesday. We are dry until Friday and Saturday when our next system will bring rain showers.
Football runs out of gas in ‘Pitt’ stop to start new season
The Kent State football team let the University of Pittsburgh have its way offensively in a 55-24 drubbing Saturday in Pittsburgh in the first game of the season – the Flashes’ 10th loss in a row. The Panthers totaled 560 yards on the day, which was more than...
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