Pittsburg, PA
Steelers’ Russell Wilson Knew Offensive Turnaround Was Coming
Russell Wilson’s first start for the Pittsburgh Steelers didn’t exactly get off on the right foot, but it didn’t take long for him and the rest of the offense to turn things around.
During his postgame press conference following the Steelers’ 37-15 win over the New York Jets in Week 7, Wilson told reporters that while he lagged behind to open the contest, it just felt like a matter of time before things would start to click on all cylinders.
“I started off 0-for-2, but it felt like I was gonna get hot,” Wilson said. “I kept telling coach ‘Hey, I’m gonna get hot here.’ And sure enough, we did. We did a great job. The guys did a tremendous job up front.”
Pittsburgh kicked a field goal on the first drive of the game to give itself an early lead, but it would be a while before they added to that total. The offense stalled out on its next three series, all of which were three-and-outs, while New York went ahead following a Breece Hall rushing touchdown.
The Steelers embarked on a nine-play, 58-yard possession early in the second quarter that led them down into the red zone, though they ultimately settled for another kick from Chris Boswell to make it 7-6. The Jets would go on to score another touchdown that extended their advantage to 15-6, but everything came up in Pittsburgh’s favor from that point forward.
Wilson hit George Pickens for an 11-yard score with 27 seasons remaining in the first half, representing the first of five-straight scoring drives to close out the contest. The Steelers outscored New York 24-0 over the final two quarters while looking like a completely different team on the offensive side of the ball, as Wilson made team history and pulled off highlight plays to secure the win after fans had booed him just hours earlier.
Given that he hadn’t appeared in a game since the preseason finale and battled through a reaggravation of his calf injury for over a month, it’s no surprise that Wilson had to shake off the rust and thus came out a bit slow on Sunday night. Once he found his footing, however, he and the rest of the team never looked back and cruised to one of their most impressive victories in recent memory.
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A man from Fayette County has been arrested and is facing over 1,000 charges related to alleged animal cruelty and neglect.
Fayette County District Attorney Mike Aubele said that John Saxberg, 57, is facing charges in connection with what he called “a suspected illegal kennel operation” in Washington Township.
According to DA Aubele, Saxberg is accused of subjecting numerous animals to “deplorable conditions” and “circumstances constituting torture,” adding that approximately ten animals suffered serious bodily injuries.
Court records show that Saxberg is facing 1,029 criminal charges in total with offenses including aggravated cruelty to animals, cruelty to animals, neglect of animals, penalties related to dog licensing, and violations of vaccine requirements.
52 of the charges that Saxberg is facing are felonies, according to court records.
Online court paperwork shows that Saxberg was arraigned on Tuesday afternoon and is being held in the Fayette County Prison after bail was posted at $85,000.
A preliminary hearing for Saxberg is scheduled for late next week.
An Allegheny County park with 200-year-old trees has been added to a growing network of protected and publicly accessible old-growth forests.
Local leaders announced on Tuesday that Hartwood Acres is now part of the Old-Growth Forest Network, which consists of over 340 forests, though this is Allegheny County’s first.
The 692-acre property features a Tudor mansion built in 1929, and while about a quarter of the park is maintained, the other 75% is forested. Some of the oldest trees include a black oak that’s over 200 years old, and a sugar maple and red oak that are nearing 200 years old.
“Hartwood Acres is one of Allegheny County’s greatest natural treasures, and this designation recognizes both the ecological value of these forests and the generations of stewardship that have protected them,” Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato said in a press release. “As we work to build an Allegheny County where everyone can thrive, that includes ensuring residents have access to clean air, green spaces, and the opportunity to connect with nature close to home.”
The Old-Growth Forest Network, founded in 2012, aims to create a national network of protected, mature and native forests that are accessible to the public. The goal is to preserve at least one forest in every U.S. county that can sustain a forest.
“The importance of the preservation of these rare forests cannot be overemphasized,” said Brian Kane, the Mid-Atlantic regional manager with the Old-Growth Forest Network. “As seen at Hartwood Acres, forests perform critical environmental services that benefit communities, such as storing carbon, providing wildlife habitat, and retaining stormwater. OGFN is grateful that Allegheny County values its old-growth forests and will enable its residents and visitors to marvel at these old hardwoods far into the future as they grow even more mature and majestic.”
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