Category Archives: Local Sports
ROOKIES AVERY, KINDEL LEAD PENS TO WIN OVER SABRES
The Penguins had lost two in a row and were playing the hottest team in the NHL in Buffalo last night. No problem, thanks to a spectacular NHL debut by a speedy young rookie. Paul Steigerwald has the ...
Feb 06, 2026
"HOLLYWOOD BAGS" FALLS SHORT OF HOF AGAIN
The great Steelers defensive end L.C. Greenwood did not make it to the NFL Hall of Fame, falling short once more in the seniors category, where he was one of three finalists. Known as "Hollywood Bags"...
Feb 06, 2026
PIRATES ADD ANOTHER PITCHING HOPEFUL
The Pirates have signed right-handed starting pitcher Jose Urquidy to a one-year, $1.5 million contract. Once seen as a potential star, his career has been stalled by two Tommy John surgeries on his r...
Feb 06, 2026
INDIANA WINS SECTION BASKETBALL TITLE, PLUS HOCKEY AND RIFLE RESULTS
GIRLS BASKETBALL The Indiana girls had a chance to clinch a share of the WPIAL Section 2-5A regular season title last night, and they did just that. Pat Dougherty had the call of the game on Renda Dig...
Feb 06, 2026
CRIMSON HAWKS BLAST PSU-DUBOIS
The IUP men stepped out of the PSAC to take on Penn State-Dubois last night at the KCAC, and despite missing several players due to illness, it was a runaway for the Crimson Hawks. Jack Benedict has t...
Feb 05, 2026
TORTORELLA RESTOCKS THE PANTRY WITH TRANSFERS, INCOMING FRESHMEN
IUP Football has announced more than two dozen players who have committed to play for coach Paul Tortorella, joining five mid-year transfers to restock a team that lost a very large group of seniors. ...
Feb 05, 2026
BASKETBALL, SWIMMING HIGHLIGHT THE WEDNESDAY ACTION
GIRLS BASKETBALL River Valley outscored Homer-Center 45-40. Maddie Twinchek scored 16 points for the Panthers and Maren Dunlap added 13. BOYS BASKETBALL Portage played non-conference last night...
Feb 05, 2026
McCARTHY ADDS TO COACHING AGAIN; CIGNETTI'S ROLE DEFINED
The Steelers have announced what is believed to be the completion of Mike McCarthy's coaching staff, and we now know the role Frank Cignetti Jr. will play. The former IUP offensive coordinator, an Ind...
Feb 05, 2026
PENGUINS' JONES SUSPENDED FOR BANNED SUBSTANCE
Penguins defenseman Caleb Jones got off to a strong start this season, but it's been nothing but trouble since he suffered a suspected broken foot on October 23rd. After recovering from that injury an...
Feb 05, 2026
BUCS SIGN VETERAN PITCHER TO MINOR LEAGUE DEAL
The Pirates have signed 35-year-old nine-year MLB veteran right-hander Mike Clevinger to a minor league contract with an invitation to the major league training camp. He's been with the White Sox orga...
Feb 05, 2026
Voter ID
Pennsylvania is one of fifteen states that does not require any form of identification in order to vote. Meanwhile, eight states require photo ID in order to vote with no exceptions. What should Pennsylvania do?
Voting Ends: Feb 24, 2026 | 12:00 PM
