Local schedule
Friday, Sept. 25 Football Steel-High at Juniata, 7p Hershey at Mifflin County, 7p
Pa. celebrates National Hunting and Fishing Day on Saturday
HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania will celebrate National Hunting and Fishing Day on Saturday, to recognize the significant contributions of hunters and anglers to wildlife conservation efforts across the Commonwealth. Pennsylvania is proud to have more than 1.1 million licensed anglers and 850,000 licensed hunters. The Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC) and the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) annually observe Hunting and Fishing Day to recognize the generations of hunters and anglers who have contributed to the state’s rich conservation legacy. These efforts have played a ...
Lady Lions clash with Hawkeyes in women's soccer
OPENING KICKOFF Penn State women’s soccer begins a pivotal, three-match homestand with a primetime matchup against Iowa on Thursday. The Nittany Lions will welcome the Hawkeyes to Jeffrey Field for the annual White Out presented by MITER Brands. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. (ET) with a live stream on B1G+. The NCAA published the season’s first RPI rankings this week with the Nittany Lions earning the No. 16 spot. Penn State earned one vote in the latest United Soccer Coaches poll. The Nittany Lions and Hawkeyes both enter Thursday night with only one goal allowed in Big Ten play. ...
PFBC, DCNR begin work to remove Spring Garden Dam
NEWTOWN, Pa. — Work began Sept. 10 to remove the Spring Garden Dam on Neshaminy Creek inside Tyler State Park, Bucks County. Demolition of the nine-foot-tall dam is expected to last three-to-four weeks. The Pennsylvania DNCR and Fish and Boat Commission say removing the dam will restore ...
Game Commission to host driving tours on several game lands
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 ...
PFBC accepting applications for Boating Facility Grant program
HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission is opening the next round of Boating Facility Grants to meet growing demand for public access and expand safe, accessible boating opportunities. The application can be found on the PFBC website (Fishandboat.com). The Boating Facility Grant Program supports the planning, acquisition, development, expansion, and rehabilitation of public boating facilities. Eligible applicants include townships, boroughs, counties, municipalities, and 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations such as land trusts, conservancies, and watershed ...