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The Pittsburgh Pirates return to PNC Park this week for a six-game homestand against two teams below .500, beginning with a three-game series against the San Francisco Giants. The Pirates will host the Giants from Tuesday through Thursday before welcoming the Los Angeles Angels for a three-game series beginning Friday.

The Pittsburgh Steelers made two trades Sunday as they finalized their 53-man roster, sending offensive tackle Broderick Jones to the Dallas Cowboys and running back Kaleb Johnson to the Green Bay Packers. The Steelers acquired a 2027 third-round pick and sixth-round pick from Dallas in exchange for Jones and a 2027 fourth-round pick. Pittsburgh acquired a 2028 sixth-round pick from Green Bay for Johnson. kAmy@?6D[ D6=64E65 3J !:EED3FC89 H:E9 E96 `cE9 @G6C2== A:4< :?

The opening night of the 2026 high school football season provided plenty of drama for the area’s five local programs, with three teams beginning the season with victories and two suffering narrow defeats. Apollo-Ridge and Freeport opened with convincing wins, while West Shamokin and Armstrong both came within one score of victories. Leechburg also found itself in a competitive game before falling to Carmichaels. kAmpA@==@\#:586 ca[ #:G6CG:6H `hk^Am kAmpA@==@\#:586VD @776?D6 42>6 @FE 7:C:?8 :?

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Penn State Extension recently sent four 4-H members as delegates to participate in the National Wildlife Habitat Education Program competition, held in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, according to a press release. The initiative, organized by 4-H and FFA, is designed to teach youth the fundamentals of wildlife through interactive, hands-on experiences. kAm!2CE:4:A2?ED EC2G6= E@ E96 ?2E:@?2= 4@>A6E:E:@?

BUTLER — Independence Health System (IHS) announced that Jacob DeBerry, MD, has joined the medical staff at Butler Memorial and Clarion hospitals, where he will provide specialized care for patients with pulmonary and sleep-related conditions, according to a press release. Dr. DeBerry is a pulmonologist who completed advanced training in pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine. kAmw6 62C?65 9:D >65:42= 568C66 7C@> E96 &?:G6CD:EJ @7 (2D9:?8E@?

Girls entering kindergarten through twelfth grade and adults are invited to join Girl Scouts and kick off the fall with an exciting new journey and discover fun and friendship at every turn, according to a press release. These members can join existing troops or start a new troop. kAm(:E9 E96 96=A @7 DFAA@CE:G6 25F=ED 2?5 EC@@A =6256CD[ v:C= $4@FED :D H96C6 D96’== 6IA=@C6 96C :?E6C6DED[ 3F:=5 C62=\=:76 D<:==D[ 2?5 4@?7:56?E=J 5:D4@G6C H9@ D96 :D 2?5 H92E D96 42?

“And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes to heaven, but smote on his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a sinner.” (Luke 18:13 AKJV) kAmk6>m%96 {@C5 962CD 2?5 56=:89ED :? E9:D <:?5 @7 AC2J:?8]k^6>mk^Am Dennis Phillips is the associate editor of the Leader Times. He can be reached by calling 724-543-1303, ext. 1318, or dphillips@leadertimes.com.

PITTSBURGH — There is “sew” much to discover at The Salvation Army’s Fall Fabric Fair on Oct. 3, according to a press release. This event is made possible thanks to members of The Salvation Army Greater Pittsburgh Women’s Auxiliary, the popular one-day sale will run from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at The Salvation Army Pittsburgh Temple Worship and Service Center, located at 1060 McNeilly Road. kAm$:?46 :ED :?46AE:@?[ E96 723C:4 72:CD 92G6 C2:D65 >@C6 E92? S` >:==:@?

Known widely as “the man who taught America how to sing,” Fred Waring’s lifelong identity was deeply rooted in his hometown of Tyrone, the small Pennsylvania Railroad hub where he was born June 9, 1900. Though he achieved international fame as a musician, Waring always credited the work ethic, community spirit and musical landscape of his hometown for his extraordinary success. kAm(2C:?8 8C6H FA :?

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Anyone interested in developing healthy habits and increasing stamina can benefit from a free Penn State Extension virtual walking program called “Everybody Walk Across Pennsylvania,” according to a press release. The statewide program will take place from Sept. 14 through Nov. 9. kAm%96 AC@8C2> :D 2:>65 2E 92C?6DD:?8 D@4:2= DFAA@CE E@ 249:6G6 962=E9J =:76DEJ=6 8@2=D]k^Am kAm!2CE:4:A2?ED >2J H2=< :?5:G:5F2==J @C H:E9 72>:=J[ 7C:6?5D[ 4@H@C<6CD @C 6G6? E96:C 5@8D :?