Dam removal proposed to aid migrating shad on Susquehanna
While the federal government is focusing on building better passages for shad and eel at dams on the Susquehanna River, a trio of conservationists recommend removing the dams altogether. Four dams were...
View ArticleOD: Trophy room accepting photos
Online ‘Trophy Room’ accepting photos Successful hunters may submit their digital photos of bear, deer and wild turkey to the online “Trophy Room” of the Republican-Herald and News-Item by visiting...
View ArticlePTA Youth Trapper of the Year Long enjoys all aspects of the sport
“Where is it l could find bear, beaver, other critters worth cash skinned?” — Robert Redford as the title character in the 1972 film “Jeremiah Johnson.” SCHUYLKILL HAVEN — That opening line by Redford...
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Penn State report Game Balls OFFENSE TE Jesse James, PSU The 6-foot-7 junior hauled in five catches for 48 yards and had an 8-yard touchdown in the third quarter that put the Nittany Lions ahead 16-7....
View ArticleStoner shines at Atlantic Sun meet
Thought for the Day — As we move on from baseball to concentrate on football, we pause to recall the words of Yogi Berra who said of the national pastime, “It ain’t like football. You can’t make up no...
View ArticleTriple Crown Series shows spirit of giving
Despite the cynicism that seems to run rampant these days, Americans are still the most benevolent folks on the planet. We step up and help people in need, from earthquake victims in Haiti to tsunami...
View ArticleFrustrations mount for Nittany Lions
STATE COLLEGE — As the losses continue to mount for Penn State, so do the questions. And there don’t seem to be many answers. Saturday’s 20-19 defeat at the hands of Maryland was the fourth consecutive...
View ArticleFB: Eastern Conference playoffs finalized
Four area high school football teams have earned berths in the Eastern Football Conference playoffs after the brackets were released Sunday. Blue Mountain (AAA), Pine Grove (AA), Tri-Valley (A) and...
View ArticleH.S. VOLLEYBALL: PIAA preview
PIAA Girls’ Volleyball Capsule Class A First Round Marian (22-0) vs. Lititz Christian (17-4) When: Today, 6 p.m. Where: Thomas Fitzpatrick Gymnasium, Minersville High School Ticket prices: $6 per...
View ArticleHS FOOTBALL: Legendary Pottsville coach Bill Flynn passes away
The Pottsville Area High School football program lost one of its legends Monday. Former Crimson Tide head coach Bill Flynn passed away Monday at the age of 87. The Indiana native and former Notre Dame...
View ArticleSchuylkill League Boys' Soccer All-Stars
The Schuylkill League boys’ soccer coaches have unveiled their Division I and Division II all-star teams for the 2014 season. Headlining the sides are Blue Mountain midfielder Fritz Miller and Pine...
View ArticleAthlete of the Week: Mackenzie Lesh, Pine Grove
Name: Mackenzie Lesh High school: Pine Grove Grade: Junior Sport: Girls’ soccer Accomplishments: Scored three goals in Cardinals’ 3-2 victory over Moravian Academy in District 11 Class A championship...
View ArticleMidget football championships set
Midget football leagues set finals The Anthracite and Tri-County midget football leagues have set their championships for Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 8-9. In the Anthracite League, Williams Valley and...
View ArticlePIAA CLASS A GIRLS' SOCCER: Cardinals' season ends with loss to Tulpehocken
HAMBURG — The Pine Grove girls’ soccer team jogged hand-in-hand across the turf at Hawk Hill to a standing ovation from their fans one last time. What’s been a history-making season for the Cardinals...
View ArticleMarian advances to state volleyball quarterfinals
MINERSVILLE — As soon as Emily Pilla stepped behind the service line, the tenor of Tuesday night’s PIAA Class A Girls’ Volleyball Tournament match was set. “I come into each game pumped up and...
View ArticleFranklin: Hackenberg can handle certain 'areas' better
STATE COLLEGE — As Penn State’s losses mount, the frustration visibly continues to build for quarterback Christian Hackenberg. James Franklin knows that’s going to have to change if the Nittany Lions...
View ArticleSports briefs, Nov. 6, 2014
Marian to play at Muhlenberg Marian’s girls’ volleyball team will oppose District 1 champion Sacred Heart in the quarterfinals of the PIAA Class A Tournament at noon Saturday at Muhlenberg High...
View ArticleMarian's setter overcomes injury to lead team's run to state quarterfinals
HOMETOWN — After celebrating last year’s PIAA Class A championship, Marian’s girls’ volleyball fans knew the Fillies were going to have to replace Grace Boyle, who earned PIAA gold in her senior...
View ArticleFB FRIDAY: Player Profile
Name: Nico Agosti Age: 17 Nickname: None Twitter handle: nico_14 Parents’ names: Bobby and Linda Agosti Hometown: Lake Hauto High School: Marian Catholic High School Years played: 7 Positions you play:...
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