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Country Star Toby Keith Dies at 62

Country Star Toby Keith Dies at 62

Isabella Timpano
February 7, 2024

Famous country star Toby Keith has passed away at age 62 after a 2-year battle with stomach cancer. His death was announced on various social media platforms, sharing he passed on the evening of Monday, February 5th. Keith wrote many top hits, including "Red Solo Cup", "Courtesy...

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At least 126 Arrested at Pennsylvania Capitol Protest

Mitchell McIntosh
February 6, 2024

Authorities arrested 126 people protesting the Pennsylvania state government's investment into Israeli bonds on Monday, February 5. A spokesman for the Pennsylvania Capitol Police stated that 126 people were taken into custody at an unpermitted, unauthorized demonstration. The...

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Groundhog Day in Punxsutawney

Garrett Sherwin
February 2, 2024

Every February 2nd in Punxsutawney, PA, Phil the groundhog will say if there are 6 more weeks of winter, or if an early spring will come. If he sees his shadow it’s six more weeks of winter and if Phil doesn't, there will be an early spring. This year RMU Sentry media made...

5 NHL players named in Hockey Canada sexual assault case

5 NHL players named in Hockey Canada sexual assault case

Colby Sherwin
February 1, 2024
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UPDATE: Landslide Worsen Causing Two Moon Township Residents to Evacuate Their Homes

UPDATE: Landslide Worsen Causing Two Moon Township Residents to Evacuate Their Homes

Taylor Roberts
January 31, 2024

On January 30, 2024, Moon Township advised two families to evacuate their homes due to a worsening landslide near their properties. Following soil testing, the township found it unsafe for the families to continue residing in the area for the time being. “Today, they determined...

Opinion: Steelers Hire New Offensive Coordinator Arthur Smith

Opinion: Steelers Hire New Offensive Coordinator Arthur Smith

Colby Sherwin
January 30, 2024

After falling to the Bills in the Wild Card game, the Steelers have hired a new Offensive Coordinator, Arthur Smith. He was Head Coach of the Falcons from 2021-23 and he spent time as the Titans OC for one year. First, there are some negatives with Smith. He has never had...

Volunteers Needed at Pittsburgh Food Bank

Volunteers Needed at Pittsburgh Food Bank

Joshua Woodman
January 30, 2024

Last week, on January 9, the Greater Pittsburgh Food Bank announced its need for volunteers because of an increase in people who need assistance due to the economy. This comes after what the Food Bank says is "a dip in the number of volunteers after the holidays," according...

Stanley Cups Reported to Contain Lead

Stanley Cups Reported to Contain Lead

Isabella Timpano
January 29, 2024

Stanley, a vastly popular cup company, is responding to claims that their products contain lead, confirming that, yes, lead is used in the manufacturing process. They then further clarified that the product must be severely damaged to expose the dangerously harmful chemical. On...

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Police Blotter: 1/16/2024 – 1/22/2024

Evelyn Luthringer
January 26, 2024

1/17/2024 Theft of Property Lost, Mislaid: An individual called to report missing money from their property in Pagoda Locker Room #2 at the ISC on Neville Island. The complainant alleges that 40.00 or 50.00 dollars is missing. There are no cameras in the locker room area....

Photos supplied by Superintendent Dr. Phillip K. Woods and AD Dr. Jennifer Damico.

Aliquippa Football To be Moved to Class 5A

Isabella Timpano
January 25, 2024

After years of success and a most recent 4A state championship, the Aliquippa football program is being moved up another level to play 5A in the 2024-2025 school year. This is not the first time the program has faced a change, as they were moved from 2A to 3A in 2016, and then...