Breaking News

Curve reveal creation of Hall of Fame

CURVE, Pa. – The Altoona Curve are excited to announce the creation of the Altoona Curve Baseball Hall of Fame, a new honor recognizing the significant contributions of former players, coaches, executives, and other individuals who have been instrumental in the history of Altoona Curve ...

Local schedule

Thursday, Aug. 27 Girls tennis Mifflin County at Palmyra, 4 p.m. Golf Mifflin County at Valley Green, 9 a.m. Girls soccer Juniata Christian at DuBois, 3:30 p.m.

Phillies blank Mariners to dodge sweep, 6-0

SEATTLE (AP) — Kyle Schwarber hit his MLB-leading 40th home run, Jesús Luzardo struck out nine in seven innings and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Seattle Mariners 6-0 Wednesday. Schwarber hit a three-run shot in the second inning and reached 40 homers for a fourth season with ...

Mangle takes the mat: Juniata College wrestling begins again

HUNTINGDON — Josh Mangle has been hired to coach wrestling matches that won’t happen for another year. For now, his job is recruiting wrestlers and giving two programs an identity before either has a lineup. Juniata College named Mangle head coach of its men’s and women’s wrestling ...

Port Royal set for Lucas Oil Late Model action

PORT ROYAL — The stars of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series are headed to the Juniata County half-mile this weekend as Port Royal Speedway prepares for two consecutive nights of racing during the annual Rumble by the River. The two-day event will bring some of the best dirt late model drivers in the country to the Speed Palace for back-to-back nights of competition, with the River Rock Campground & RV Park limited late models joining the program both nights. The action gets underway Friday night with Lucas Oil Late Model Rumble by the River Night 1, before the weekend concludes ...

Huskies edge Wildcats, 3-2

MECHANICSBURG — During its season opener, Mifflin County held off Mechanicsburg during a girls tennis showcase on Monday afternoon, 3-2. In singles action, Maddy Clinard beat Wildcat Anna Kriegel, 6-3, 6-2. Delaynie Newlen topped Minseo Lee, 6-1, 6-4. Husky Marcella McKee defeated Lindsay Cameron, 6-3, 2-6, 6-4, as the Huskies swept singles action. In doubles play, Wildcats Rachel Yeager and Rosslyn Gingrich-Brown toppled Hana Patel and Alexis Allen, 6-1, 6-4. Ava French and Maggie Kiker beat Huskies Khloe Knepp and Brynlee Miller, 6-0, 6-1. GOLF Norman hits the links ...