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Carlisle sweeps Huskies in Mid-Penn showdown

By Kenny Varner Sports correspondent LEWISTOWN — In their last home meet of the year, Mifflin County’s track and field team was back in action Tuesday as they welcomed in Mid-Penn foe Carlisle. With the weather holding tight in the low 80s with a gusty wind blowing, the scene was set ...

Richardson hurls gem in win over Huskies

By Connor Jackson Sports correspondent LEWISTOWN — The Mifflin County softball team could only muster one hit in their 12-0 loss to Cumberland Valley on Tuesday. Cumberland Valley’s Lauren Richardson pitched a gem, going all seven innings with only one hit and two walks ...

Vitale facing another battle with cancer

By AARON BEARD AP Basketball Writer Famed ESPN broadcaster Dick Vitale is facing another battle with cancer. Vitale said Monday that biopsy results had confirmed a diagnosis of melanoma in his lung and liver cavity, which will have him starting immunotherapy. It marks his fifth battle with ...

Money and tech have closed the gap between NCAA baseball and MLB

PHOENIX (AP) — There was a time in the not-so-distant past that many Major League Baseball teams looked at their college baseball counterparts with a degree of skepticism. There were the metal bats, the shorter schedule and a sense that nothing could replace the seasoning that came with ...

East Juniata falls short against Line Mountain 9-6

By Connor Jackson Sports correspondent COCOLAMUS — The East Juniata baseball team couldn’t overcome a five-run deficit in the seventh inning to lose 9-6 to Line Mountain Monday evening. A close double play ended the game with two runners on and only one out. “Yes, it was always ...