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Mayor reacts to Trump assassination attempt
Windsor Mayor George Stubbs, among other local leaders, took some time early this week to share his reaction to the assassination attempt that took place against former President Donald Trump on Saturday, July 13, at a rally in Pennsylvania. Stubbs said, “First, I send my regrets that such an act happened at the rally for […] The post Mayor reacts to Trump assassination attempt appeared first on Windsor Weekly.
Sign ups set Wednesday for Hermitage Food Pantry
Sign-ups begin Wednesday for those in need of assistance from the first food pantry affiliated with the Mercer County Food Bank in the City of Hermitage. The collaboration with the Gentle Shepherd Church of the Nazarene, the food pantry will offer a variety of non-perishables, produce, and meat. The first...
Trump tells Jesse Watters that he was not warned about gunman, despite reports
Fox News host Jesse Watters recently conducted a sit-down interview with former President Trump to discuss last week's failed assassination attempt. The interview, which will premiere on "Jesse Watters Primetime" on Monday night at 8 p.m. ET, featured both Trump and his vice presidential candidate JD Vance. Vance currently serves as a U.S. Senator representing Ohio.
The Stroller, July 22, 2024: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
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New Brighton man named Honorary Starter for Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix
A New Brighton man will serve as Honorary Starter for the 2024 Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix. Jim Boffo will ceremoniously drop the flag Aug. 4, to begin the popular Schenley Park race, an honor recognizing his many years of helping western Pennsylvanians get their start in vintage racing. Boffo has...
Pirates are proving it, time for GM Cherington to do his job
The Pirates winning streak stopped at six on Sunday, dropping the final game of the series to Philly, but the team remains a game over .500 with the division rival St. Louis Cardinals coming to PNC Park.
Music and Muscle Cars Aplenty at Kam’s Logging Supplies Cruise-In
YOUNGSVILLE, Pa. – Hundreds gathered in downtown Youngsville over the weekend for the 3rd annual Kam’s Logging Supplies Cruise-In. The 2-day event drew more than two dozen cars, multiple vendors and food trucks, and a pair of musical acts to West Main Street. Erie-based band Crush took the stage on Friday, while local group Echoes on Water rocked the street on Saturday.
Cooperstown native named new play-by-play voice of Pittsburgh Steelers
Rob King will never forget the setting — pumping gas at an Amoco station in St. Louis. The same for the creative possibilities a friend’s suggestion spurred. Nearing the end of his time at Washington University in the late 1980s, King was actually considering business school when his career took a sharp left turn.
Sharon Historical Society to host guided tours of Buhl Mansion throughout August
The Sharon Historical Society will be offering guided tours of the historic Buhl Mansion throughout the month of August. Two tours will be hosted per day beginning at 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on Thursdays and 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. on Sundays. Each tour will last one hour. These...
Dangerous is the word in a three-game series against the Pittsburgh Pirates
An interesting thing has happened. The Pirates have become a dangerous team. Before the Cardinals series against the Braves happened, the talking heads on the radio were talking about how likely it was that the Cardinals would start the post-All Star break 2-4, and while there was some disagreement, it seemed to them more likely they would lose 2 of 3 to the Pirates than the Braves. This was before one of the starters was Bryce Elder and when Max Fried was supposed to be the Sunday starter.
Pittsburgh Public Schools consultant explains factors that will determine school closings
In a 90-minute meeting that was ostensibly about closing schools, the words “closing schools” were never uttered by the consultant hired to help determine what buildings should shut down. Instead, Angela King Smith, a partner of Boston-based Education Resource Strategies hired by the Pittsburgh Public Schools, talked about...
New Art's Bakery location to host grand opening Wednesday. Owners hope to draw eastsiders
Eastsiders, brush your sweet tooth. Art's Bakery's long-awaited second location is ready to open Wednesday at 4625 Buffalo Road. "They used to have a location at the Urbaniaks store," said Art's co-owner Todd Sutton. "But it felt like it was still too far for North East and Harborcreek people. We thought this was the best location to reach the city and the North East people."
Steelers QB Named Surprise Cut Candidate
PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Steelers firmly believe Russell Wilson can take them to the promise land this season, giving them their best shot at a Super Bowl run in 2024. But with Justin Fields in the building, there's going to be some sort of quarterback competition, and one analyst believes it could strike the end for Wilson.
Somerset communities issue water conservation guidelines; farmers feeling heat of drought
Dry conditions through June and July have caught up with Somerset County as more municipalities have issued water conservation guidelines and farmers expect a bleak year of production. On Thursday, the National Integrated Drought Information System reported that 77,715 people in Somerset County are affected by drought, which is an increase of 100%...
Over $3 million in free back-to-school backpacks to be given out
Erie, Pa. (WJET/WFXP) — On Sunday, July 28th, 2024, over $3 million worth of free backpacks will be given out to over 120,000 students across the U.S. The 12th annual “Schools Rock Backpack Giveaway” by Round Room, which is one of the country’s largest Verizon Authorized Retailers, will take place at 1 p.m. over 1,200 […]
How to talk with your family about the assassination attempt of former president Donald Trump
YORK, Pa. — As the investigation into the assassination attempt of former president Donald Trump continue, the GOP presidential nominee is returning to the campaign trail. Meanwhile, many people are still processing what happened one week ago during his rally in Butler County, Pennsylvania. “At first, I thought it...
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