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PGC approves of legislative efforts for Hunter-Trapper Education

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HARRISBURG — In an effort to make Hunter-Trapper Education more accessible to students across the state, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives resoundingly approved House Bill 2460 (180-22), sponsored by House Game & Fisheries Committee Chair Rep. Anita Kulik (D-Allegheny), to provide opportunities for the course to be taught in schools. The bill calls for the Pennsylvania Game Commission to develop an age-appropriate Hunter-Trapper Education (HTE) Program, including firearm safety instruction, for students in grades 6-12. Schools could opt to incorporate this as an ...

A look back at the 2026 Babe Ruth season

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By RAY WILDE Sports correspondent BEAVER SPRINGS (18-2) — The Springs had one of the deepest pitching staffs in league history. I can say that with authority since I've been here for 57 years. They had four legitimate starters and when they got tired, they had a bullpen that chipped in with innings. In 18 games (there were two forfeits), Beaver Springs gave up just 67 runs (3.7 per game) and had five shutouts. In nine games they held the opponent to two or less runs. The league champion ended the season on an 11-game winning streak. BELLEVILLE (12-8) — It was an up ...

Portland storms past Altoona, 7-6

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PORTLAND, ME. – The Curve jumped out to a 5-0 lead in the top of the first, but Portland rallied back and held on late for a 7-6 win over the Curve on Wednesday afternoon at Delta Dental Stadium in Portland on Wednesday afternoon. Altoona jumped all over Sea Dogs starter Hayden Mullins in the top of the first on a steamy afternoon for baseball. Titus Dumitru slammed his team-leading 11th home run of the season and Matt King added a two-run single as the Curve sent all nine hitters in their lineup to the plate in the first inning. Mullins left after the 37-pitch first inning and ...

Beaver Springs closes out season with 10-0 win

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By RAY WILDE Sports correspondent BEAVER SPRINGS—Beaver Springs closed the Mifflin County Babe Ruth regular season with a championship-type game. On Monday night the league champions shut out second-place Reedsville, 10-0. The game was over after five innings due to the 10-run rule. Beaver Springs finished with an 18-2 record. Second place Reedsville finished four games behind the league champions with a 14-6 record. This game belonged to the Beaver Springs pitcher, Haven Bridge. Bridge went the entire game, struck out 11, walked one and hit two ...

A look at the last 60 years in Babe Ruth

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By RAY WILDE Sports correspondent LEWISTOWN—With the conclusion of the 2026 Mifflin County Babe Ruth season, it’s time to look back on the complete standings for the past 60 years. The league has now been in business for the past 72 seasons. There were no complete standings from 1955 to 1966. There was extensive research and nothing could be found. However from 1967 through this year the standings are complete. During that time span, Belleville has had the most wins with 866. Reedsville has played the most games with 1,353. Belleville and ...

Port Royal times changed due to extreme heat

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By Brad Strawser PORT ROYAL — In an effort to provide some relief for fans and competitors from the forecasted extreme heat, Port Royal Speedway has announced that Wednesday evening's 36th Annual Pennsylvania Speedweek event will begin one hour later than originally scheduled. The schedule adjustment is intended to help attendees avoid the hottest part of the day while still allowing fans to enjoy one of the premier events of Pennsylvania Speedweek. Updated Event Schedule: All Gates Open: 5 p.m. Motor Starts: 7 p.m. Racing to Follow The evening's program will feature ...