Mars Area School District to get first mascot

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August 14, 2024

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Mars Area School District will unveil its first mascot this weekend. KDKA-TV’s Barry Pintar has more.

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Pittsburgh Steelers sign former Packers cornerback

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August 14, 2024

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Pittsburgh Steelers sign former Packers cornerback

The Pittsburgh Steelers are signing former Green Bay Packers and New York Giants cornerback Zyon Gilbert, the team announced. That move comes after Kalon Barnes suffered a quad injury that caused the Steelers to waive/injured him. Barnes reverted to injured reserve after clearing waivers.

As previously reported by PennLive, the Steelers signed former Patriots wide receiver T.J. Luther in addition to Gilbert. Luther comes on board after the team waived/injured wide receiver Tarik Black, who suffered a hamstring injury on Sunday.

The Steelers’ roster is full as of now. After these signings, they have 91 players, but they are allowed to have one more player due to the international exemption for German outside linebacker Julius Welschof.

Gilbert was an undrafted free agent in the 2022 NFL Draft out of Florida Atlantic. He had a hot start to his collegiate career, earning starting reps as a freshman. So far in his NFL career, he has 14 tackles, and the 6-foot cornerback has experience playing on the outside and in the slot, so the Steelers could experiment with moving him around the defense if they wanted.

Gilbert was released two weeks ago from Packers camp and tried out for the Steelers before signing with them earlier this week. Now, he will get a chance to replace the reps left behind by Barnes and prove he belongs on the team.

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Michelle Peduto, retired superintendent of Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh schools dies following battle with cancer

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August 14, 2024

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Michelle Peduto, retired superintendent of Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh schools dies following battle with cancer

PITTSBURGH, Pa. (KDKA) — Michelle Peduto, who recently retired as superintendent of the Pittsburgh Catholic Diocese’s schools has died following a battle with cancer.

Peduto served the Diocese’s Catholic schools for 21 years, including as superintendent from 2019 until earlier this year when she retired.

“She was a beautiful example of deep trust in the Lord. She leaves us a legacy of what it means to work for the building of God’s kingdom,” Bishop David Zubik wrote in a letter to clergy and diocesan staff.

Michelle Peduto, who served as superintendent for the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh’s schools has died following a battle with cancer.

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“Her creative, visionary approach has played a vital role in shaping the future of our schools,” Bishop Zubik said when she announced her retirement in January. “We are grateful for the impact she has had on Catholic education in the Diocese of Pittsburgh, and for who she is as a person, and the warmth she has brought to our diocesan family.”

During her tenure with the Diocese, Peduto helped implement a reorganization and regionalization of schools and navigated the Diocese through the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Working for the Church and being able to embrace the faith every single day personally and professionally has been an incredible blessing,” she said as she prepared to retire.

A funeral mass will be held on Monday at 10:00 a.m. at the Divine Redeemer Parish’s Saint James Church in Sewickley.

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Mike Darnay is a digital producer and photojournalist at CBS Pittsburgh. Mike has also written and produced content for Vox Media and the Mon Valley Independent.
He often covers overnight breaking news, the Pittsburgh Steelers and high school sports.

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