Clint Barmes slammed a pair of RBI singles on Sunday afternoon, lifting the Pittsburgh Pirates (10-8) to their third straight victory against the Atlanta Braves. Justin Wilson earned his first major league win. Wilson was one of five relievers who worked for Pittsburgh after starter Jonathan Sanchez lasted just three innings. Jason Grilli earned his…
The New York Jets Sunday traded cornerback Darrelle Revis to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. In exchange, the Jets will acquire Tampa Bay’s top draft pick this week (# 13 overall), and a conditional fourth-round draft selection next year. Agents for Revis say the 6-year deal their client gets from the Buccaneers is worth $96-million, including…
Polesitter Matt Kenseth sprinted to victory at the NASCAR Spring Cup STP 400 at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kansas on Sunday. Kenseth outlasted Kasey Kahne to the finish line, while points leader Jimmie Johnson finished third. It was the third straight win from the pole position in the Sprint Cup series. Sunday’s Top Ten:…
Graeme McDowell, starting the final round four shots behind the top of the leaderboard, finished Sunday with a two-putt for par on the first hole of a playoff, and defeated Webb Simpson to win the RBC Heritage Tournament at Harbour Town Golf Links in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. McDowell played Sunday’s fourth round in…
Jussi Jokinen scored a goal and added two assists on Saturday afternoon, leading the Pittsburgh Penguins to their sixth straight win, a 3-2 victory over the Bruins in Boston. With the win, the Penguins (34-10) clinched the number-1 seed in the NHL’s Eastern Conference for only the second time. The Penguins have won 21 of…
There was no immediate word as to whether the city of Franklin would attempt an appeals process following a decision by a Venango County jury on Friday regarding flood damage to the city’s wastewater treatment plant in August, 2006. Jurors decided that both the city and utility company Penelec bore negligence in restoration work that…
Those who intend to vote in the May 21 primary elections in Pennsylvania are reminded that today (Monday, April 22) is the final day to register. Registration must be completed before the end of business hours this afternoon. Keys races will include the quest for a new Venango County district attorney. Many local municipal races…
An 18 year-old Rocky Grove man was arrested Friday on sexual assault charges brought against him by a 12 year-old girl. Police say Jesse Whetzel was charged with three counts, including the rape of a child. Whetzel is accused of an attack on a young girl who had been part of an ice skating party in…
A Franklin-area woman received only minor injuries late Friday afternoon when her car traveled into a creek. State Police troopers say the incident occurred around 5:30 PM on Foster Road in Sugarcreek Borough. Troopers tell KQW that a car driven by 19 year-old Dreama Nelson struck a bridge guiderail and rolled over into a creek. …
Pennsylvania is one of at least seven states being affected this year by the return of the once-every-17-years insect phenomenon known as the cicada. Often identified incorrectly as locusts, the cicadas last emerged from the ground in 1996. This year’s insects are the offspring of those same creatures. The cicadas will live only two to…
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