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8-Year Olds Advance in Ambridge Tournament with 10-3 Win Over Beaver Falls
A great start to the day for the Hopewell 8-year-olds in the 2024 Ambridge All-Star Tournament. The Vikings started today taking on the Beaver Falls Tigers and pulled away late for a 10-3 victory. With the win, Hopewell will now take on Freedom in the semifinals. The game was tied...
Five-star defensive lineman to take a visit to the Ohio State football program
The Ohio State football program is still focused on finishing out the 2025 recruiting class with a strong push. August is going to be a big month for that. They have the top recruiting class at the moment but are holding a slim lead over Alabama for that distinction. While...
Cleveland-Cliffs to open new transformer plant in Weirton, creating 600 jobs
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. announced it will establish a new electrical distribution transformer production plant in Weirton. The downstream direct investment by Cleveland-Cliffs in Weirton will address the critical shortage of distribution transformers that is stifling economic growth across the United States. Cleveland-Cliffs' Chairman, President and Chief Executive...
An attempted assassination on former President Donald Trump, Trump’s pick for vice president and how one local nurse saved a little boy’s life: Here’s your top stories
(WTRF) – An attempted assassination on former President Donald Trump, Trump’s pick for vice president and how one local nurse saves a little boy’s life 7News Anchor Annalise Murphy looks back at the week’s top stories. What we know about the Trump assassination attempt Former President Donald Trump had an attempted assassination on July […]
A Small Pennsylvania Town is Suddenly the 1st Most Dangerous in the State
In the quiet corners of Pennsylvania, nestled between the Allegheny River and the Ohio River, lies a seemingly unassuming town: McKees Rocks. With a population of just over 6,000, it’s easy to overlook this small community. But beneath its unpretentious facade lies a troubling reality. Recent data reveals that...
Authorities arrest suspect in fatal Vienna shooting
VIENNA — A man was arrested Sunday in Harrison County for the murder of a woman in Vienna on Saturday, according to a press release from the Vienna police chief. At approximately 3:57 p.m. on Saturday, July 20, 2024, Vienna Police were dispatched to 1000 19th Street Apartment 6, Vienna for an unresponsive person, according to the release from Vienna Police Chief Carl Powell. Officers located a deceased female inside who suffered from an apparent gunshot wound. The individual was located by a family member who immediately contacted 911.
Charles Wesley Godwin speaks on WVU, his walk-on journey on Sports Center
Morgantown native and musician Charles Wesley Godwin made a national appearance on Sunday morning. While Godwin is touring across the country right now, he was recently in New Jersey and made a stop on ESPN's Sports Center on Sunday. There, he wore a WVU shirt, and talked about his days...
Backyard Brawl TBT Edition: Zoo Crew Advances to Play Best Virginia
The Backyard Brawl is making an appearance in TBT. Zoo Crew, Pitt’s alumni team, defeated Million $ Worth of Game to advance to the second round where they’ll match up with Best Virginia, WVU’s alumni team. Best Virginia and Zoo Crew will play on Monday at 8 p.m. at the Petersen Events Center. The game can be livestreamed on TBT Live.
NCAA Basketball Recruiting: Analyzing the 11 teams in play for 4-star C Eric Reibe
UConn Huskies head coach Dan Hurley might have the effortless recruiting pitch in NCAA basketball recruiting. Hesends players to the NBA, he gets players in the lottery and, of course, he has won back-to-back titles -- quite the accolades for a recruiting pitch. In 2025-26, it's likely that F Alex...
NASA Johnson Space Center Celebrates Legacy of Dorothy Vaughan and Apollo Women with Building Renaming in Houston
It was a significant day at NASA's Johnson Space Center as they paid homage to a pioneer in their past, Dorothy Vaughan, and the many women whose contributions were vital to the success of the Apollo missions. Celebrating one day before the 55th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing, the center renamed “Building 12” to the “Dorothy Vaughan Center in Honor of the Women of Apollo,” according to an article by the NASA website. The event kicked off with discussions, performances, and a panel delving into the profound impact these women had on space exploration, looking back at Vaughan and her colleagues' essential roles in advancing NASA's lunar landing program and pointing toward their significance in today's endeavors, such as the Artemis campaign.
Smetana’s Bat and Vikings Pitching Lead Way to Hopewell 5-0 Win Over South Fayette
The Hopewell 12-year olds were on the field early this morning at 9 AM as they opened up bracket play with a matchup against South Fayette. Thanks to outstanding pitching and a big day at the plate from Vin Smetana, Hopewell advanced with a 5-0 victory. The storyline of today’s...
Sophomore golfer eager for return of Sewickley Academy girls team for 2024 season
Emily Milanovich cannot wait for the fall sports season to begin. Milanovich will be a sophomore at Sewickley Academy in 2024-25 and looks forward to the opportunity to compete against other girls in the WPIAL this season. The 15-year-old golfer competed as a freshman with the boys team last year,...
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