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Mason Martin is learning to write, stand and speak again one year after the Karns City quarterback was injured on the football field
KARNS CITY, Pa. — Mason Martin is now recovering in his Armstrong County home, learning to write, stand with help and speak again after nine months in the hospital. The Karns City High School quarterback was injured on the football field Sept. 1, 2023. He suffered a brain bleed and his father said they were told he might not survive.
Steelers Finalize 16-Man Practice Squad with Re-Signing Speedy WR
The Pittsburgh Steelers have re-signed wide receiver Quez Watkins to their practice squad. That makes 16 on the PS, which is the allotted amount. The only way they can add another player is via an international exemption. The Steelers also signed wide receiver Ben Skowronek, guard/tackle John Leglue, guard/tackle Doug...
Pittsburgh Soul Food Festival returns for Labor Day weekend
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Market Square and several blocks of the Boulevard of the Allies are full of soul food this Labor Day weekend. Officially named A Soulful Taste of the Burgh, the festival is all about soul food, which organizers say is a staple of the Black community. "So soul food is the traditional African American food that we were raised on based on our slavery. So that is wings and ribs and mac and cheese and greens and pineapples, stuff like that. A variety of different foods," explained B. Marshall, producer of Soulful Taste of the Burgh.Chicken wings are a classic example of good soul food. Frank Smith runs his food truck around Pittsburgh and says he has the best."All natural ingredients, that's why we have the best wings in the city. We don't say it, the people do," Smith said. There's also more beyond soul food. There's also Asian, Greek, Indian and even carnival food. Last year, according to VisitPittsburgh, the festival pumped over $1 million a day back into the economy.
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...
Protester who interrupted Trump rally to face charges, police say
A protester who interrupted former President Donald Trump's rally 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 of disorderly conduct, resisting arrest and disrupting a meeting or procession, Police Sgt....
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...
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.
Football Recap: Hersey Starts Season with Loss on the Road
Hersey kicked off their season on the road on Friday and hit a couple of potholes. They were dealt a 55-26 defeat at the hands of the Warren Township Blue Devils. The Huskies were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 41-20. Aaron...
Girls Varsity Soccer falls to Boardman 5 – 1
The Salem girls varsity soccer team faced a challenging match against Boardman, resulting in a 5-1 loss. Junior Karlie Sampson scored the team’s lone goal, assisted by fellow junior Maddy Andres. Junior goalie Paige Menough mand an impressive 7 saves. With the loss, Salem’s record falls to 2-3-1 for...
Kaiser to speak on ’Color in the Autumn Garden’ Oct. 5
The Columbiana Women’s Club will present “Color in the Autumn Garden” with noted ornamental horticulturist Keith Kaiser on Saturday, Oct. 5. The luncheon/program occurs 12:30 p.m. at Idabelle Firestone’s Gathering Place & Garden in Columbiana. Kaiser is executive director of the Pittsburgh Botanic Garden and serves...
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