Category Archives: Local Sports

HANNAH ARTLEY TO PLAY BASKETBALL AT SLIPPERY ROCK
Former River Valley forward Hannah Artley signed her letter of intent to play college basketball at Slippery Rock University Wednesday afternoon. Pictured are (front row, from left) father Rick, Hanna...
Renda Media Jul 26, 2023

NO OFFENSE FOR PIRATES IN SAN DIEGO
The Pirates could not break through against Blake Snell and the Padres, managing only three hits on the night as they lost to the Padres. Joe Block has the story. For today's series finale, the Pirate...
Hometown1 Jul 26, 2023

CAMP OPENS ON SCORCHING HOT DAY
It's reporting day at St. Vincent College today for Steelers players and all ninety players are expected to be there, including second round draft pick Joey Porter Jr., who yesterday agreed to a four-...
Hometown1 Jul 26, 2023

BERGERON HANGS UP HIS SKATES
A Penguins nemesis has retired from the NHL. Boston Bruins captain Patrice Bergeron announced his retirement yesterday after 19 seasons, all of them with Boston. Bergeron scored 427 goals and 1,040 po...
Hometown1 Jul 26, 2023

ZOO CREW CAN'T SURVIVE THE HERD
It's one-and-done for the Zoo Crew, the team of former Pitt basketball stars in their pursuit of the $1 million first prize in ESPN's "The Basketball Tournament". Zoo Crew fell to "Herd That", a team ...
Hometown1 Jul 26, 2023

HIGHSMITH EAGER FOR TRAINING CAMP AFTER SIGNING EXTENSION
After signing a four-year extension with the Steelers last week, Alex Highsmith met with reporters on Monday to talk about the contract. Highsmith's deal is worth $68 million that guarantees him $27.7...
Renda Media Jul 25, 2023

PIRATES FEAST ON PADRES PITCHING
The Pirates broke out the offense last night as they opened their series with San Diego. Joe Block has the recap. The Pirates lost infielder Tucupita Marcano in the fifth inning when he injured...
Hometown1 Jul 25, 2023

PENN TRAFFORD CLAIMS WESTERN REGIONAL TITLE
The Pennsylvania Youth Legion Western Regional Championship goes to Penn Trafford, which beat Monroeville 8-4 last night at First Commonwealth Bank Field in Homer City. In the third-place game, Saeger...
Hometown1 Jul 25, 2023

BEDNAR TRADE POSSIBLE BUT UNLIKELY; MAGGI RELEASED
MLB insider Jon Heyman reported on Monday the Pirates are listening to offers for All-Star closer David Bednar, but he would be quote, "difficult to move," prior to the Trade Deadline on August 1. Bed...
Renda Media Jul 24, 2023

CHAMPIONSHIP GAME SET FOR YOUTH LEGION AS INDIANA COUNTY TEAMS BOW OUT
Two games remain in the Youth Legion Western Regional at First Commonwealth Bank Field in Homer City today. The two Indiana County teams bowed out yesterday. S.W. Jack fell behind to Saegertown, 7-0 a...
Hometown1 Jul 24, 2023

RT 22 BIKE-PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE
The long-awaited bike-pedestrian bridge across Route 22 is now open! What do you think?
I love it! It will help bring more economic activity to Indiana County!
I love it! It's much needed for the safety of folks to link the trails and access both sides of that busy highway.
I love it for both of the reasons listed above (as long as they maintain it.)
It's not going to be the economic boon they're saying it will be.
Not enough people will use it to have an effect on safety.
It will not be maintained and will fall into disuse rather quickly.
Voting Ends: Jul 21, 2026 | 12:00 PM









