Category Archives: Local Sports
TOMLIN WANTS DEFENSE TO STEP UP AGAINST PACKERS
Mike Tomlin and the Steelers love splash plays, but only when they're making them. When their opponent does it, repeatedly as Cincinnati did last week, the coach says it can ruin the day. Tomlin held ...
Oct 22, 2025
VALDEZ CONTINUES AMAZING AFL SEASON WITH EIGHTH HOMER
He did it again. Esmerlyn Valdez bashed another home run last night for Salt River in the Arizona Fall League. On the day he was named a "Week Two Top Performer,", the Altoona Curve outfielder hit his...
Oct 22, 2025
LOCAL GOLFERS WITH GROUND TO MAKE UP IN PIAA GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP
Heritage Conference golfers struggled in the first round of the PIAA Class AA golf championships yesterday. River Valley's Jake Pynos and West Shamokin's Alex Talmadge both shot six over par 78. Conem...
Oct 21, 2025
STEELERS BEGIN PREPARATIONS FOR PACKERS, LOOKING FOR BETTER D
The Steelers did not practice yesterday but they did hold team meetings, and they tried on the yellow helmets they'll wear when they debut their new throwback uniforms on Sunday night against Green Ba...
Oct 21, 2025
PENS/CANUCKS HAS A FAMILIAR FEEL
The Penguins hit the ice at PPG Paints Arena tonight against Vancouver, with both teams sporting 4-2 records. The Pens have won two in a row and the Canucks have won three straight. Tonight's game wil...
Oct 21, 2025
IUP'S SALAZAR JUST MISSES OUT ON PSAC GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP
IUP's Guillermo Salazar posted a two-over 74 and tied for the individual lead at the 2025 PSAC Men's Golf Championship in Lebanon, PA. UPJ's Eli Ropietski ultimately won individual medalist honors fol...
Oct 21, 2025
PIAA GOLF CHAMPIONSHIPS BEGIN TODAY, RIVER VALLEY GIRLS EARN BID
It's state championship week for PIAA golf, starting today at Penn State with the two-day individual tournaments. The AA boys will play the White Course, with District 6 champion Jake Pynos of River V...
Oct 20, 2025
AFC NORTH RACE TIGHTENS AFTER WEEKEND PLAY
The Steelers return to work today still holding onto first place in the AFC North, but after their loss to the Bengals last Thursday, the margin is much tighter. The Browns beat the Dolphins 31-6 and ...
Oct 20, 2025
PENGUINS RETURN HOME AFTER TAKING TWO OF THREE ON WEST COAST TRIP
The Penguins are back home from their West Coast road trip after winning two out of three in California. The Pens shut out the winless San Jose Sharks, 3-0, on Saturday, with Sidney Crosby scoring the...
Oct 20, 2025
VALDEZ CONTINUES TO DESTROY AFL PITCHING
It's been nothing but fun in the desert for Pirates prospect Esmerlyn Valdez. The Altoona Curve outfielder was 3-for-4 with two more home runs and a double yesterday in an 11-3 Salt River win over Gle...
Oct 20, 2025
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
