Breaking News

Sports

Cousins makes Witten Man of the Year list

Penn State

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

Local Sports

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

Outdoors

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 ...

DCNR to improve campground at Cook Forest State Park

Outdoors

COOKSBURG, Pa. – The Shapiro Administration is making a multimillion-dollar investment to enhance the visitor experience at Cook Forest State Park in Clarion, Forest, and Jefferson counties by replacing the Ridge Campground shower house and restroom facilities with modern, accessible, and family-friendly amenities. Cook Forest State Park and the Ridge Campground will remain open for use throughout the entirety of this project. The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is replacing existing facilities, which were built in the early 1970s to meet today’s visitor ...

DCNR honors rangers, civilian at Swatara State Park

Outdoors

HARRISBURG — Quick action by two Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources rangers and a trained paramedic helped save the life of a mountain biker who suffered sudden cardiac arrest at Swatara State Park this spring. DCNR Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn recently recognized Ranger Ellen Secor, Ranger Emily McCoy, and civilian Sean Nam for their lifesaving response. “Ranger Ellen Secor, Ranger Emily McCoy, and Sean Nam demonstrated extraordinary bravery, quick thinking, and professionalism during a life-threatening emergency,” said Secretary Dunn. “DCNR rangers ...

PGC, PFBC seek public input on PA Wildlife Action Plan

Outdoors

HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania Game Commission and Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission have announced that public input is being accepted related to the agencies’ draft 2025-2035 Pennsylvania Wildlife Action Plan. This is a non-regulatory plan that encourages all Pennsylvanians to participate in fish and wildlife conservation. The draft Plan and public comment form are available online. Comments may be submitted through Sept. 19, 2026. First developed in 2005, the Pennsylvania Wildlife Action Plan has been the Commonwealth’s blueprint “to conserve Pennsylvania’s native ...