Clearing the air about the AR-15 sporting rifle
HARRISBURG — The nine-day Great American Outdoor Show features plenty of exhibits dealing with firearms safety and education. That’s expected, since the National Rifle Association is sponser of the...
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Kyra Schenk had 11 points and hit the game-tying free-throw in the final minute, but Pottsville fell 45-40 in overtime to Governor Mifflin in a non-league loss at Martz Hall on Saturday. The Crimson...
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Schuylkill swim meet changed to 1 p.m. start The Schuylkill League announced Saturday that the starting time of the league’s swimming championships on Saturday, Feb. 7, at Pottsville’s Ned Hampford...
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ELIZABETHVILLE — Coy Campbell (113), Connor Boyer (120), Jackson Kennerly (152) and Jacob Snyder (220) all posted pins as Upper Dauphin decked Columbia-Montour Vo-Tech 60-18 in a Schuylkill League...
View ArticleFree seminars make show priceless
HARRISBURG — One quickly learns the price of everything relating to the outdoors industry by cruising the aisles of the halls that comprise the Pennsylvania State Farm Show Complex at the Great...
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MINERSVILLE — Chris Leshko hit the game-winning 3-pointer with 10 seconds left to give Minersville a 46-45 non-league win against North Schuylkill on Saturday. Leshko finished with 12 points and five...
View ArticleHS WRESTLING: AAA teams bow out at District Duals
BETHLEHEM — Just by getting to Saturday’s rounds at the District 11 Class AAA Team Wrestling Tournament, Blue Mountain and Pottsville took several steps forward. After all, neither even qualified for...
View ArticleRunning Column: Winter is time to grind out miles
We’re in the middle of it now. Over the past couple of weeks we have experienced just about all of a Northeast winter’s fury. Storm after storm has pummeled the region. Bitter cold temperatures, along...
View ArticleDeyo hopes series brings cars to Big Diamond
OAKS — Two-time Big Diamond Speedway 358 modified champion Craig Von Dohren quietly left the weekly programs at the Forestville track early in the 2014 season and did not return to compete regularly....
View ArticlePalko honored by National Football Foundation
Dr. Larry Palko entered the grand ballroom of the famous Waldorf Astoria in New York City feeling a rush of excitement and honor. To be considered for the Chapter Leadership Award from the National...
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Name: Tiffany Lapotsky High school: North Schuylkill Junior/Senior High School Grade: 11 Sport: Girls’ Basketball Accomplishments: Averaged 20.1 points in four games — all wins — for the Spartans...
View ArticleConquering the Beast: Local man excels in Spartan Races
ORWIGSBURG To most, he’s known as Zebra Man. Clad in zebra print from head to toe, a painted face and wearing a 20-pound weight vest, Matthew Liptak attempts to conquer the beast. “The Beast” is a...
View ArticleLackawanna's Palmer following McKinnie's track to stardom
SCRANTON — Maybe, he laughed, it’s because he’s getting old now. More likely, it’s because he has seen just about every type of football player cross his path over the last three decades. As a player...
View ArticleGreene puts company stamp on teams, events
OAKS There were few places anyone at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center could go and not see the “PPB” logo. Then again, Bob Greene has paid — time and time again — to support racing teams and events...
View ArticleTuesday's H.S. girls' hoops roundup
JIM THORPE — Julia Kutz knocked down 4-of-6 free throws in overtime as Blue Mountain held off Jim Thorpe for a 51-49 Schuylkill League Division I win Tuesday. The Eagles led 20-12 at halftime but were...
View ArticleLocal Roundup: Blue Mountain girls top Exeter in swimming
ORWIGSBURG — The Blue Mountain girls’ swim team has used its depth and balance to win dual meets all season. Tuesday might have been the prime example. The Eagles won just one event — Emma Barrett...
View ArticleH.S. Boys' Basketball Roundup for Tuesday, Jan. 3
TOWER CITY — Nick Rodichok collected 12 points in the second quarter as Williams Valley overwhelmed Tri-Valley 54-20 in a Schuylkill League Division II contest. The victory punched the Vikings’ ticket...
View ArticleH.S. GIRLS' BASKETBALL: Tri-Valley battles back, beats rival Williams Valley
HEGINS — One thing is evident every time the Williams Valley and Tri-Valley girls’ basketball teams meet. It doesn’t matter if they’re playing for position in the division or district standings or if...
View ArticleH.S. BOYS' BASKETBALL: Murray, defense leads Spartans to win over Tamaqua
FOUNTAIN SPRINGS — A big first half from Tevin Murray helped North Schuylkill stay in the game. Foul shooting, one of the Spartans’ sore spots this year, sealed the win. Help will be needed, but North...
View ArticleH.S. TRACK AND FIELD: Raiders' Demetriades commits to Pitt
TAMAQUA — Tamaqua’s Paige Demetriades was a sophomore when she attended Christine Streisel’s Division I college-letter signing day to attend Duke University two years ago. “John (Kotchmar) said to me...
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