Category Archives: Local Sports

HOMER-CENTER ADVANCES TO DISTRICT 6 VOLLEYBALL TITLE GAME
Homer-Center battled hard for a five-set win over West Branch in the District 6 Class A volleyball semifinals. The Wildcats will advance to the final against Bishop Guilfoyle. Third-seed Homer-Center ...
Hometown1 Nov 04, 2021

PENS HAVE TO SHUFFLE LINEUP AGAIN BECAUSE OF COVID
The Penguins play the Flyers tonight at PPG Paints Arena, but they will again be shorthanded after center Sidney Crosby and defenseman Brian Dumoulin tested positive yesterday for covid-19. Crosby and...
Hometown1 Nov 04, 2021

BIG BEN LIKES WATCHING YOUNGSTERS DEVELOP
The Steelers worked out yesterday in preparation for Monday night's game against the Bears. Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger held his weekly media chat, and talked about the play of his young offensive ...
Hometown1 Nov 04, 2021

PANTHERS LINEBACKER IS LEAVING, PICKETT HONORED
Pitt middle linebacker Wendell Davis has entered the NCAA transfer portal after his playing time diminished last week against Miami. He played only five snaps in the game. Pitt quarterback Kenny Picke...
Hometown1 Nov 04, 2021

PIRATES, BASEBALL THROWING LOGS INTO THE HOT STOVE
With the baseball season officially entering the offseason, Major League teams are starting to fire up the hot stove. Three Pirates became free agents yesterday. Pitchers Trevor Cahill and Shelby Mill...
Hometown1 Nov 04, 2021

TOMLIN LOOKS FORWARD TO MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL
Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said yesterday that Chris Boswell is still in concussion protocol after the kicker was injured Sunday at Cleveland. Tomlin said there does not appear to be anything alarming...
Hometown1 Nov 03, 2021

PANTHERS' SIBANDE OUT FOR THE SEASON
After going knee-to-knee with another player and then having his right knee give out on a jump stop on Monday night against Gannon, Pitt senior guard Nike Sibande is out for the season with a torn ACL...
Hometown1 Nov 03, 2021

PENGUINS' LETANG EXPECTED TO PRACTICE TODAY
The Penguins will practice today after having the day off yesterday, and Kris Letang is expected to be on the ice with them as he returns from having had covid-19. Letang missed four games, including ...
Hometown1 Nov 03, 2021

IUP WINS VOLLEYBALL MATCH, LOSES FIELD HOCKEY PLAYOFF
VOLLEYBALL All 16 Crimson Hawks who saw the floor were credited with points as the IUP women's volleyball team swept Salem in non-conference road action Tuesday night. It was the third straight win fo...
Hometown1 Nov 03, 2021

HOMER-CENTER, WEST SHAMOKIN GIRLS ADVANCE TO VOLLEYBALL SEMIS
In the District 6 volleyball playoffs last night, third-seeded Homer Center knocked off #6 Bellwood-Antis, 3-0 in Class A. The set scores were 25-6, 25-11 and 25-17. Bela Bence had 17 service points a...
Hometown1 Nov 02, 2021

E-bike Regulations
Contrary to common belief, Pennsylvania does regulate e-bikes, with age (16 and older), speed and power limitations. But are they regulated enough?
No! E-bikes are too powerful, and too fast!
No! Helmets should be required.
The laws are fine. Enforcing them is the problem. People are too reckless.
State law can only do so much. Local laws need to be tougher.
Let 'em alone! E-bikes aren't a problem.
Voting Ends: Jul 28, 2026 | 12:00 PM









