Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 16th of August.
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The Menschen newspaper launched online in August to empower unhoused community members to share their stories, including voices like Marlisa Wallace, a 51-year-old survivor from Uniontown.
Founder Maddie Sibo plans to expand to a print edition by spring or summer with a small paywall to support local writers.
The Monessen School District delayed the start of school until Tuesday, Sept.
8 after detecting fungal growth behind walls in the middle-high school (notably in restrooms) and initiating essential building maintenance. Air quality tests confirmed mold in affected areas while other parts showed low levels and cleanup is underway.
Demolition work at Penn Highlands Healthcare's Mon Valley parking garage has shifted parking for patients and visitors to alternative areas — the change will last less than a month.
The Steelers sidelined receivers Kaden Wetjen and Brandon Smith after they missed Saturday’s practice and game, with Wetjen’s lower left leg and Smith’s soft tissue injury raising concerns for Friday’s contest against the Jets.
Panthers head coach Pat Narduzzi said he is pleased with the team's performance but wants players to step up further as the season unfolds.
He noted that competition is high and urged the squad to work harder in upcoming games.
Pittsburgh Steelers star receivers DK Metcalf and Michael Pittman Jr. are expected to miss practice and the upcoming game against the Jets due to injuries (coach Mike McCarthy said).
The team is giving other receivers like rookie Germie Bernard more reps to adjust the depth chart ahead of preseason.
The Pittsburgh Steelers signed defensive tackle Keeanu Benton to a four-year, $72 million extension that covers his rookie deal and four extra seasons, making it the largest contract for a defensive lineman in team history (he is one of three extended from the 2023 draft).
Israel Mukuamu left a light practice on Saturday after injuring himself during training; he had played in the preseason game and the injury may hurt his push for a Steelers roster spot.
Saturday saw a light training session in Latrobe as the Steelers held a mock game to stress physicality and technique ahead of a planned two and a half hour practice on Sunday.
Rookie receiver Kaden Wetjen missed practice due to injury (while Germie Bernard gained extra reps from multiple absences), the coach noted.
Manager Don Kelly announced that Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes is getting extra rest and will now start Wednesday against the Detroit Tigers instead of pitching Sunday's game against the Red Sox — his reliever Lake Bachar taking the spot in today's series finale.
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