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Altoona storms past Akron, 4-2

CURVE, Pa. – Trailing 2-0 in the bottom of the eighth, Callan Moss slammed a go-ahead Grand Slam to send Altoona 4-2 win against Akron. The win extended Altoona’s win streak to six straight games, the longest of the season. It also marked a fourth straight game in which the Curve came from behind to earn a win against the RubberDucks. In the eighth, Altoona loaded the bases with two outs against former future Curve lefty Michael Kennedy using two hits and a walk. Moss lifted an 0-2 pitch from Kennedy into the left field bleachers to take a 4-2 lead. It was Altoona’s fifth Grand ...

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PGC to host several driving tours 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 are ...

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 ...

Roundups: Hershey nudges Mifflin County, 2-0

The Mifflin County field hockey team lost on Wednesday, 2-0, in a physical matchup against the Hershey Trojans. Traveling to the defending state quarterfinalists, Mifflin County conceded an early goal before playing the next 30 minutes to a dead even draw. Freshman forward Jemma Kanagy drew a well-earned Trojan green card to give the Huskies a player advantage, but it wasn't enough as Hershey added another to win 2-0. Senior Mya Felmlee was strong in the cage with a career high 29 saves. Mya's effort takes her season total over 100 just six games into her first year campaign. Senior ...

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 ...