Category Archives: Local Sports

ALTOONA DROPS DOUBLEHEADER AGAINST 'DUCKS
The Altoona Curve had some good pitching performances, but the offense was lacking as they lost both halves of a double-header against the Akron Rubber Ducks on Friday. In game 1, starter Jeff Passant...
Hometown2 Aug 07, 2021

PIRATES WHITEWASHED BY REDS FRIDAY NIGHT
The Pirates offense was shut down last night as the Reds routed the Bucs Friday night. Greg Brown reports. The Pirates are back in action tonight, with Mitch Kellar starting for the Pirates. He is 3-8...
Hometown2 Aug 07, 2021

GAMEL OUT, MORAN BACK FROM INJURY
Some roster moves were made prior to Friday night's Pirates game. Left Fielder Ben Gamel has been placed on the team's 10-day Disabled list retroactive to August 5th with a right hamstring strain. He ...
Hometown2 Aug 07, 2021

STEELERS SIGN LAFAYETTE PITTS TO FILL ROSTER VACANCY
The Steelers stayed in Western PA to fill an open roster slot on Friday. Former Pitt Panther and Woodland Hills standout Lafayette Pitts was signed on Friday. Pitts, a cornerback, will join his fifth ...
Hometown2 Aug 07, 2021

CAMBRIA HEIGHTS STRONG FAVORITE TO WIN HERITAGE CONFERENCE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
The Heritage Conference and WestPAC held their joint football media day at United's Thomas J. Madill Field on Friday, and newcomer Cambria Heights won the Renda Media 2021 Heritage Conference Preseaso...
Renda Media Aug 06, 2021

A FIRST STEP FOR STEELERS' YOUNGSTERS
The battle for the backup quarterback job was the focus for the Steelers last night as they beat the Cowboys, 16-3 in the Hall of Fame Game. Mason Rudolph played into the second quarter and was 6-for-...
Hometown1 Aug 06, 2021

PIRATES DROP SERIES OPENER TO REDS
The Reds used the long ball to put down the Pirates last night. Greg Brown has the story. Game two of the series tonight pits the Bucs' JT Brubaker (4-10) against Reds ace Wade Miley (8-4). Air...
Hometown1 Aug 06, 2021

ASTON-REESE AVOIDS ARBITRATION; HEXTALL TALKS GOALTENDING
The Penguins yesterday signed Zach Aston-Reese to a one-year contract with a $1.725 million salary cap hit. The deal enables the Penguins to avoid salary arbitration and could lead to a longer-term co...
Hometown1 Aug 06, 2021

CURVE TAKE THIRD STRAIGHT IN AKRON
From the Altoona Curve: Mitchell's 9th Inning Single Leads Third Straight Win Altoona pitching retired 17-of-19 batters faced during the game AKRON, OH - For the third time in the series, Altoona and ...
Hometown1 Aug 06, 2021

THREE INDIANA COUNTY STANDOUTS HEADLINE IUP BASEBALL RECRUITING CLASS OF 2021
IUP baseball released its recruiting class for 2021 earlier today, and among the listed names are three Indiana County representatives. Braden (Brady) Yard headlines Coach Steve Kline's recruiting cla...
Renda Media Aug 05, 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









