Category Archives: Local Sports

CURVE RALLY TO BEAT BINGHAMTON, EXTEND WIN STREAK TO SIX GAMES
In the minors, the Altoona Curve came from behind to beat Binghamton 9-7. The Curve fell behind 4-0 before Canaan Smith-Njigba blasted a two-run home run over the wall in right-center to make it 4-2 i...
Hometown2 May 15, 2021

PENS MANAGEMENT HOPE FOR 100% ATTENDANCE IF PENS-ISLANDERS SERIES GOES TO GAME FIVE
Penguins CEO David Morehouse said that the team is hoping to have 100% fan capacity if the Pens and Islanders series goes to game 5. As of right now, the stadium will be at 25% capacity for game 1 and...
Hometown2 May 15, 2021

UNITED DOWNS PENNS MANOR IN FIRST GAME OF FRIDAY DOUBLEHEADER
United picked up another key win this morning in its first game of two after defeating the Penns Manor Comets, 10-4. The Lions would put the game away early on after a six-run first inning gave them b...
Renda Media May 14, 2021

PIRATES ANNOUNCE UPDATES TO MASK POLICY AT PNC PARK
Earlier today, the Pirates announced changes to their mask policy for fans who are visiting PNC Park. The update is in accordance with the recent announcements coming from both the CDC and Pennsylvani...
Renda Media May 14, 2021

HERITAGE CONFERENCE BASEBALL RACE RED HOT ON FINAL WEEKEND
The setup for the Heritage Conference championship on Monday night is still to be determined. Three teams are in contention - United, Saltsburg, and Marion Center - and all three have multiple games t...
Hometown1 May 14, 2021

PENS FACE OFF SUNDAY IN FIRST GAME OF NHL EAST PLAYOFFS
The NHL finally announced the Penguin's first-round playoff series dates. The East Division champs will face off with the New York Islanders on Sunday for Game One at 12 noon, then host Game Two on Tu...
Hometown1 May 14, 2021

PIRATES' DOLDRUMS CONTINUE IN LOSS TO GIANTS
The Pirates dropped their third game in four tries since returning home to PNC Park yesterday. This time it was the San Francisco Giants who shut down the Bucs' offense. Joe Block has the story.  ...
Hometown1 May 14, 2021

STREAKING CURVE WIN AGAIN
Make it five straight wins for the Altoona Curve after a 9-6 win over Binghampton in ten innings last night. Trailing 6-2, the Curve scored one in the 8th inning on an RBI groundout and added three mo...
Hometown1 May 14, 2021

HONORS FOR IUP'S BEERS, WINS FOR IUP SENIOR TRACK ATHLETES
SOFTBALL IUP softball second baseman Kaitlyn Beers has been named to the National Fastpitch Coaches Association All-Atlantic Region second team. It's another postseason honor for Beers, who was previo...
Hometown1 May 14, 2021

DATES, TIMES SET FOR PENS' SERIES WITH ISLANDERS
The Penguins now know when they open postseason play this weekend against the New York Islanders. Game one: Sunday, May 16th - 12 p.m. (11 a.m. airtime) Game two: Tuesday, May 18th - 7:30 p.m. (6:30 p...
Renda Media May 13, 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









