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They’re Not Done Yet: Sleep on the Penguins This Season at Your Peril
The Pittsburgh Penguins are revitalizing their roster under GM Kyle Dubas, who made significant moves this August to boost the team's competitiveness. The standout transaction was acquiring defenseman Erik Karlsson in a substantial trade, followed by the addition of forward Cody Glass and top prospect Rutger McGroarty. Despite initial concerns about the team's future, these acquisitions suggest a more immediate focus on success rather than a full rebuild. The Penguins now have enhanced forward depth and capable prospects, signaling a commitment to competing in the near term while retaining valuable draft capital.
Pennsylvania Officials Urge Precautions Against Tick Bites at Memorial Lake State Park
Officials from the Shapiro Administration, representing the Departments of Health (DOH), Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), and Environmental Protection (DEP), convened at Memorial Lake State Park in Dauphin County to emphasize the importance of safeguarding against Lyme disease and tick bites. Secretary of Health, Dr. Debra Bogen, stressed the need...
PUP Friday Night Rewind (Week 0): Seton LaSalle gets back to basics with win against North Catholic; McKeesport stunned in double overtime
News, notes, scores, photos and videos from Week 0 of the high school football season. Tim Storino knew what the stakes would be — even nearly a year ago. And that’s exactly why the Seton LaSalle coach connected with his counterpart at North Catholic, Chris Rizzo, to get Friday night’s Week 0 game against the perennial WPIAL championship contender on the books.
Cornel West can’t be on Pennsylvania’s presidential ballot, court decides
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Independent presidential candidate Cornel West lost a legal challenge Friday in his bid to get on the ballot in the battleground state of Pennsylvania. Commonwealth Court Judge Renee Cohn Jubelirer, in a 15-page opinion, sided with the Secretary of State’s office under Democratic Gov. Josh...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Aug. 22, 2024
Aug. 22—High schools Football Friday's schedule Nonconference Albert Gallatin at Greensburg Salem, 7 p.m. Allderdice at Fox Chapel, 7 p.m. Apollo-Ridge at Leechburg, 7 p.m. Armstrong at Highlands, 7 p.m. Avella at Mapletown, 7 p.m. Avonworth at Burrell, 7:30 p.m. Beaver Falls at Blackhawk, 7 p.m. Bentworth vs. Brownsville at Charleroi, 7 p.m. Bethel Park at Seneca Valley, 7 p.m. Brentwood at ...
Longtime Judge Rambo To Retire
Judge Sylvia H. Rambo, a longstanding federal judge who has served Central Pennsylvania for 45 years, has announced her retirement effective August 30th. Rambo, who was nominated by then-President Jimmy Carter in 1979, has had a distinguished career in the Middle District of Pennsylvania. Her tenure in the Midstate extends decades prior to her federal appointment.
Monessen schools adopt 'fan ejection policy' for disruptive behavior during events
MONESSEN, Pa. — The Monessen City School District has adopted a new policy that cracks down on disruptive fans. Under the new “fan ejection policy,” disruptive spectators will be given three strikes before they will be banned from district games and events for life. The district’s director...
The Penncrest Lions Pull Away In Fashion During Their Home Opener Vs The Sun Valley Vanguards
The brisk cool air settled the evening tonight as the Penncrest Lions hosted the Sun Valley Vanguards at Louis Scott Field to start off the first week of High School football. Over the years the Lions and the Vanguards have formed a rivalry. Tonight was no different, emotions ran high and players wore their heart across their sleeve. Penncrest went 5-6 last year following a playoff berth against Marple while Sun Valley finished their year 3-8 looking to bounce back and improve from their last season. Penncrest took home a win against Sun Valley last year and tonight was no different, showing out for their home crowd the Lions took a week one win over the Vanguards beating them 33-20.
Ty Kershaw, Monessen use big plays to rout Charleroi in game between rivals
The first three times Monessen’s Tyvaughn Kershaw touched the ball in the Greyhounds’ Week Zero matchup versus Mon Valley rival Charleroi, he wound up in the end zone. Only two of those touches counted as scores, but that was more than enough for Kershaw and the Greyhounds as they rolled to a 59-12 win over the Cougars on Friday night at Memorial Stadium.
Norwin comes together to honor 2 former football players killed in crashes
IRWIN, Pa. — A Westmoreland County community took a moment Friday before the first high school football game of the year to remember two people killed in recent crashes. Josiah Pastories, 19, and Colin Bargiel, 16, were killed in separate crashes recently. Before Friday's game against Penn-Trafford, Norwin remembered the two, who played on the team. The happiest days of Pastories life were spent on the gridiron. "He would get pumped up, he would pump up the team, he was so excited," his mother, Lisa Marie Pastories, said. She last saw her 19-year-old son two months ago."He was on his way to work, it...
Late TD pass lifts Jeannette past Mt. Pleasant in comeback victory
Mt. Pleasant appeared to have Jeannette right where it wanted it. A seven-point lead with three minutes and change remaining and a fresh turnover in their hands. But Jeannette wasn’t ready to call it a night. The more chances the Jayhawks got, the hungrier they looked. They came to...
Pregnant woman killed in house fire in Elrama, Washington County
ELRAMA, Pa. — A young woman who was rescued from a fire at a Washington County home Friday morning has died. The chief of Elrama Volunteer Fire Company identified the victim as Sabrina Boyle, 19. A family friend told Pittsburgh's Action News 4 that Boyle was 24 weeks pregnant...
Norwin asserts itself in opening win over Penn-Trafford
Norwin coach Mike Brown said he emphasized physicality and tackling in the offseason. They also wanted to run the ball better to take pressure off junior quarterback Tristyn Tavares. The Knights showed their hard work in the offseason paid off Friday in the Week Zero season opener. Norwin was physical,...
Motorcycle and karate fundraisers for karate instructor injured in crash
IRWIN, Pa. — Master Kim, who owns C.S. Kim Karate, is planning a fundraising tournament for his student and chief instructor, Master Elizabeth Lindsay. Kim is only speaking to Pittsburgh's Action News 4 about Lindsay, who has inspired all ages at the North Huntingdon location. "She wins three grand...
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