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At Big Valley, Sam Bray leaves the director’s job but not the course

LEWISTOWN -- Sam Bray has spent enough years around cross country to know that a finish line rarely means somebody is finished. At 75, Bray is stepping down as meet director of the Big Valley Invitational after roughly a decade in charge. The title will pass to Mark Colwell and others who have taken on the emails, entries, contacts and details that arrive long before the first runner reaches the starting line. Bray, though, doesn't plan to disappear. He still wants to get on his bike, ride down to the mile mark and call out times as runners pass. He wants to see who comes through ...

Drivers gear up for Tuscarora 50

PORT ROYAL - One of sprint car racing's crown jewel events takes place Saturday at Port Royal Speedway with the 59th running of the Tuscarora 50 with the champion taking home at least $59,000. The weekend is sanctioned by the High Limit Racing Series and they are making a 2,700-mile cross-country trek to Port Royal after racing at Skagit Speedway, located in northwestern Washington state, last weekend. Racing begins Thursday night and a final chance to fine-tune their machines on Friday night before Saturday's finale. The Thursday and Friday night winners are guaranteed starters ...

Juniata volleyball vs. Lewisburg

Cousins makes Witten Man of the Year list

UNIVERSITY PARK – Penn State junior Cooper Cousins was tabbed to the Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year watch list. He is one of 80 players on the watch list. Nominated by their schools, members of the Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year watch list have all demonstrated a record of leadership by exhibiting exceptional courage, integrity and sportsmanship both on and off the field. The award, presented by Albertsons and Tom Thumb, is the first college football honor to focus primarily on a player’s leadership, both on and off the field. Cooper Cousins · Jr. · OL ...

Curve knock down RubberDucks

CURVE, Pa. – Altoona swept Akron in a Thursday doubleheader with a pair of comeback victories, 6-3 and 5-4 (8), at Peoples Natural Gas Field. GAME ONE Altoona’s offense was held without a baserunner into the fifth inning by starter Franklin Gomez, until Will Taylor doubled with two outs. The Curve plated six runs in the bottom of the sixth inning, powered by Taylor’s three-run homer to break the 3-3 tie. Titus Dumitru tied the game with a two-run single with the bases loaded. Taylor blasted the first pitch he saw over the left field bleachers to take the lead for the ...

Game Commission to host driving tours on several game lands this fall

HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania Game Commission will again be hosting several wildlife habitat driving tours on state game lands for the public to enjoy from the comfort of their own vehicles this fall. “These driving tours provide an overview of what’s available on our state game lands, while showcasing how the agency’s habitat work benefits various species of wildlife,” said Game Commission Executive Director Steve Smith. “For hunters, these tours highlight potential opportunities for the upcoming seasons, and for non-hunters, the beautiful Pennsylvania fall landscapes ...