How the ‘splinker’ became a devastating pitch
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
July 11, 2024

How the ‘splinker’ became a devastating pitch

By By KEVIN GORMAN Trib Total Media 

Only after he was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates last July did Paul Skenes start toying with a new pitch, one that has been called everything from dirty and disgusting to filthy and nasty to just plain “gross.”

Charleroi Celebrates Magic City Saturday
Latest News, Main
June 29, 2026
Charleroi hosted Magic City Saturday to celebrate 250 years of independence in the borough. Events were held on Fifth Street and McKean Avenue and extended to the square and the Market House. The cele...
Monessen Summer Concert Series Begins
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June 29, 2026
Monessen kicked off its first free summer concert Saturday at the City Park Amphitheatre featuring the Billy Price Band and Broom. Mayor Ron Mozer welcomes guests and introduces Broom, a modern arena ...
Public schools grapple with enrollment decline
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By By EMBER DUKE TribLive 
June 29, 2026
Having fewer students spawns budget and staffing issues. There have been fewer than 100 kindergarten students in the Burrell School District for the last three years — a 23% decline from about 10 year...
Heat index could top 100 this week
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By By MEGAN TROTTER TribLive 
June 29, 2026
The warmest temperatures are expected from Tuesday to Friday. Allegheny and Westmoreland counties are in for a sweltering stretch as a weeklong heat wave settles over Western Pennsylvania, with heat i...
BVA approves new budget with tax hike
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
June 29, 2026
The increase is much higher for Westmoreland County than Fayette. The Belle Vernon Area school board recently approved its 2026-27 budget, which includes a significant tax increase for Westmoreland Co...