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28th Annual German Heritage Festival Begins
People lined up as they waited for the gates to open for the 28th Annual German Heritage festival on Saturday morning. Melissa Lesniewski, the Co-Chair of the German Heritage Festival said, "I think what's so exciting is to see people coming back year after year. They bring their grandkids now, when it was just their kids and they stay all the time. They come dressed in their clothing, which is the fun part of our festival."
Suspect on the run after stabbing incident at Johnstown Galleria
RICHLAND TWP., CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) – A man was stabbed near the food court of the Johnstown Galleria, a shopping mall outside the city, Saturday afternoon, Richland Twp. Police said. Police said two men got involved in a physical fight, when one man stabbed the other. They said...
Trading WR Diontae Johnson was never the problem for the Steelers
Steeler Nation is squarely divided with half of them spiraling after the Pittsburgh Steelers failed to land San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk via trade. The Steelers play their first regular-season game in a week and most NFL pundits consider the Steelers wide receiver room one of the worst in the league.
Protester who interrupted Trump rally to face charges, according to local police
A protester who interrupted former President Donald Trump's rally on Friday in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, will face misdemeanor charges, local police confirmed to NBC News on Saturday. The man, whose identity has not yet been released, will face charges for disorderly conduct, resisting arrest and disrupting a meeting or procession, according...
Unionized workers at Allegheny Valley Hospital vote to authorize a strike
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - Unionized nurses at Allegheny Valley Hospital voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike, making it the second Allegheny Health Network hospital to announce a potential strike in two weeks. The nurses, represented by Service Employees International Union Healthcare PA, voted 99% in favor on Friday of authorizing a potential work stoppage. "Nobody wants to strike, but we are ready to stand up for our patients and our professions, if necessary," said Kristi Valasek, emergency department nurse at Allegheny Valley Hospital. "There's an urgent need to raise standards for patient care and staff retention across the southwestern Pennsylvania hospitals, and we're...
Grove City celebrates 30 years of operation by announcing new store openings
When it first opened in 1994, the grove city premium outlets became the first large scale outlet shopping center in the region, and a popular destination for local and visiting shoppers. 30 years later, the outlet mall is marking their milestone anniversary with a 'sale-a-bration' event., complete with a champagne...
Miami Dolphins cut ties with explosive former Pittsburgh Steelers running back
Former Pittsburgh Steelers running back Anthony McFarland was released from the Miami Dolphins practice squad just one day after he was signed to it after the Dolphins cut him following cut-down day. McFarland, the 2020 fourth-round pick by the Steelers out of Maryland, joined the Dolphins after a standout UFL...
Former Steelers player criticizes team after being cut: ‘No opportunity’
Former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Jacob Copeland, who the team cut during their first wave of cuts on Monday after their game against the Detroit Lions, wants another chance in the NFL. He joined the team in June after mandatory minicamp, and during training camp, he had some flashy plays, which he posted to his X account.
Union/A-C Valley Defense Bends but Doesn’t Break in 14-6 Win over Ridgway powered by Generational Wealth Managment
RIMERSBURG, Pa. – The Union/A-C Valley defense bent but didn’t break helping the Falcon Knights to their first win of the year, 14-6, over visiting Ridgway. Despite being outgained 247 yards to 125 and being outpossessed 32:55 to 15:05, Union/A-C Valley made stops when it needed to including three times deep inside its territory in the final seven minutes.
Tanton’s 18 kills propels Volleyball to victory over Hofstra
WVU Volleyball won over Hofstra University 3-1 in the final match of the Wake Forest Invitational at Reynolds Gymnasium in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Sunday. Junior middle blocker Cassidy Tanton led the team to victory with a team-high 18 kills. Hofstra led 13-7 in the first set, finishing with a kill...
Boston Trailhead is the Site for ‘Yough-N-Roll’ and ‘Party on The Trail’ Events on September 14
The Mon/Yough Trail Council (MYTC) invites the public to come out and celebrate ‘Party on the Trail’ September 14, 2024 from 10:00AM to 2:00PM at the Boston Trailhead – 1991 Donner Street, Boston PA 15135 (under the Boston/Route 48 Bridge). It’s free to the public! The MYTC Almost Famous FREE HOT DOGS will be served from 11:00AM – 1:00PM (while supplies last) for all participants.
Peters Creek Historical Society Program to Discuss Wartime Coins and Morse Code
Peters Creek Historical Society welcomes Mr. Tom Uram, president of the Washington County Coin Club as its guest speaker, 7:30PM, Monday, September 23 at Wrights United Methodist Church, 788 Venetia Road, Venetia. His topic will explore the fascinating connection between wartime coins and imprinted Morse Code on the reverse side of these coins. What was the message? Is it readily discernable? What did the letter "V" signify? Were the Canadians aware they were carrying a message in their pocket? Answers to these questions and others is sure to be of interest and knowledge for fans of history and coin collectors!
Golden Triangle Decorative Painters Meeting in Finleyville
The next meeting of the Golden Triangle Decorative Painters will be held on Sunday, September 15 at the Finleyville I.O.O.F. Hall, 3684 Finleyville-Elrama Road, Finleyville, PA. Members are to bring their favorite dish for a pot-luck luncheon. Rosemary Habers will be teaching a bunny on a feather….(rabbit with a White Rose painted on a turkey feather). The cost of the class is $15. Doors open at 9:30. Members who took tote and walker bags to be painted are reminded to bring them to the meeting. We are still collecting goodies for our “Animal Friends” shelter project.
Led by PIAA runner-up Wes Lorish, Plum golfers find early-season success
The Plum boys golf team did something Aug. 26 it hadn’t done in 36 years. The Mustangs defeated Central Catholic in a dual match. Behind a score of 32 from senior standout Wes Lorish, Plum topped the Vikings, 198-203, on their home course at Willowbrook Country Club. It was...
Penn Hills girls soccer aiming to take practice lessons into games , Trib HSSN
Penn Hills’ Callie Hankey (14) battles with Fox Chapel’s Lily McLaughlin for the ball during a 10-0 Foxes win Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024 at Nate Ferraco Field. Myron Cook knows the Penn Hills girls soccer team was tantalized by the movement and pace of the Fox Chapel soccer team.
Game Preview: Fever Roll into Dallas for Penultimate Regular Season Road Game
Guard – Kelsey Mitchell (18.5 ppg, 2.5 rpg, 1.9 apg) Guard – Caitlin Clark (18.4 ppg, 5.7 rpg, 8.3 apg) Guard – Lexie Hull (5.3 ppg, 1.9 rpg, 0.8 apg) Center – Aliyah Boston (13.6 ppg, 9.0 rpg, 3.1 apg) Forward – NaLyssa Smith (11.0 ppg,...
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