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PSU gets five on watch lists
UNIVERSITY PARK — The Penn State football team has five of its players on the latest preseason watch lists for the 2026 campaign. The list includes quarterback Rocco Becht for the Davey O’Brien Award and senior defensive tackle Siale Taupaki who is up for the Polynesian College Player of the Year Award. Taupaki is a […]
Sports at a glance: Harden goes back to Cavs
Two people close to the situation tell The Associated Press that James Harden has agreed to a three-year, $97 million contract to remain with the Cleveland Cavaliers. The deal includes a player option for the 2028-29 season as well as a trade kicker. Alcaraz returns from injury NEW YORK — Carlos Alcaraz is ready to […]
Falcons QB Penix continues his rehab from ACL surgery
WESTFIELD, Ind. — Michael Penix Jr. did quarterback drills, seven-on-seven work and mental reps as his Atlanta Falcons teammates squared off with the Indianapolis Colts during two days of joint practice. Penix is an Indiana University graduate and he threw in front of some familiar fans about 90 miles northwest of the Bloomington campus. He’s […]
Does baseball need even more technology?
BALTIMORE — Pete Alonso skipped sideways toward first base while his drive sailed toward the foul pole in left field. Then he tossed the bat aside, seemingly convinced he’d hit a home run. From that distance and that angle, however, it was hard to be too certain. Alonso’s deep fly was ruled foul, and the […]
Gray homers in Curve victory over Binghamton
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Murf Gray hit his fifth Double-A home run and Titus Dumitru recorded four RBIs in a three-hit game as Altoona defeated Binghamton, 7-5, on Thursday night at Mirabito Stadium. Gray hammered his 28th home run of the season in the top of the first inning, a two-run shot off Binghamton starter Noah […]
Appleman honored at baseball picnic
Don Appleman was awarded the Jack Sloey-John Settimio Service Award recently by the Old Timers’ baseball Club at DelGrosso’s Amusement Park. There were 54 members and guests in attendance. Appleman was presented the honor for his exceptional service to the clubv. It was announced that next year’s picnic will be held Thursday Aug. 12, back […]
Local recognition
Amber Gail Miller (second from left) was promoted to second degree black belt by the Jin Pal Hapkido Martial Arts Federation. The exam was conducted in Rockville, Md., on Aug. 15. The test required Miller to perform break falls, patterns, self defense techniques, specialty kicks and board breaking. With Miller are (from left): Master George […]
Pennington tenure hits two decades at Colgate for tennis
HAMILTON, N.Y. — It was a June day in 2006 when Bobby Pennington visited Colgate to interview for the job of running the school’s men’s and women’s tennis programs. He arrived in the morning, met with the Colgate athletics administration, toured the campus, and learned more about the tennis teams. One thing he recalls clearly […]
BG boys golf team picks up seven victories
ORE HILL — In a very tight high school golf match that was shortened to nine holes due to rain, Bishop Guilfoyle Academy edged Westmont Hilltop by one stroke, 158-159, and Central and Bellefonte by two strokes after both of those teams carded 160 at Iron Masters Country Club on Thursday. Grant Okonak led the […]
Texas’ deGrom closes in on MLB history
ARLINGTON, Texas — Jacob deGrom is set for another chance to become the second-fastest pitcher to 2,000 career strikeouts when he is scheduled to start for the Texas Rangers on Thursday night, a week after pitching only two innings in his previous game because of triceps fatigue. Rangers manager Skip Schumaker said Wednesday, which would […]
Rally for Curve doesn’t pan out
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Trailing 4-0 entering the sixth inning, Altoona rallied to score five runs on six hits to take a 5-4 lead, but the Rumble Ponies came back for a 10-6 win over the Curve on Wednesday night at Mirabito Stadium. With one away in the sixth, Murf Gray started the rally with a […]
Lowe, Flores homer in 9th in Pirates come-from-behind win
PITTSBURGH — Brandon Lowe homered off Detroit closer Kenley Jansen with two outs in the ninth inning to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 4-3 victory over the Tigers on Wednesday. Rafael Flores Jr. homered twice for Pittsburgh, including a tying shot off Jansen (3-5) with one out in the ninth. Lowe followed two batters […]
Hollidaysburg LL coach well aware of Pennsylvania representative
Pennsylvania is represented in the 2026 Little League World Series in South Williamsport, and Hollidaysburg’s Charlie Burger knows the team real well. East Side of West Chester, one of 10 United States teams and 20 overall, will begin play in the two-week tournament on Friday night after winning the Mid-Atlantic Regional this past Friday in […]
James C. Hoover
James C. Hoover, 87, of Martinsburg, died Monday. He was born in Roaring Spring, son of the late Melvin and Alma (Zook) Hoover. His wife, Mary Lou, preceded him in death. James is survived by his children, Todd Hoover and Stephanie Partner; grandchildren: Ben and Adam Hoover, Seth Partner and Olivia Sager; three great-grandchildren; a […]
Ticker
Former Meta engineer testifies in safety trial A former engineering director at Meta who has testified before Congress about child safety on Instagram told jurors at a landmark trial that the company took a “don’t ask, don’t tell” approach on kids under 13 on its platforms. During his second day of testimony Wednesday, Arturo Bejar […]
Daily briefing
Nation District of Columbia Trump picks aide to lead FDA WASHINGTON — Dr. Heidi Overton, a top White House aide, has been picked to lead the Food and Drug Administration, President Donald Trump announced Wednesday. Overton is a medical doctor and deputy director of the White House Domestic Policy Council who has worked on several […]
Lenora Benson
Lenora Benson, 102, formerly of Duncansville, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday at the Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg. Born in Foot of Ten, she was the daughter of the late William F. and Lenora (Hicks) Grove. She married Paul R. Benson Sr. on Aug. 19, 1941, at Grace Lutheran Church […]
Penn State position series
Following is a preseason series on Penn State’s position groups and a key player to watch from each: Special teams Player to watch: Ryan Barker (No. 94) Class: Redshirt junior Height/weight: 6-foot-2, 191 pounds Career to this point: Now a redshirt junior, Barker currently ranks first all-time at Penn State in field goal percentage (89.2 […]
William J. Karlheim
William J. Karlheim, 66, Canton, Ohio, formerly of Patton, passed away. He was born on Nov. 18, 1959, in Carrolltown, the son of the late James “JJ” and Mary E. (Donaldson) Karlheim. He is survived by brothers and sisters: Elaine (Ronald) Allison, Stephen (Brenda) Karlheim, Daniel (Sandy) Karlheim, Janet (Duane) Bender, Ronald Karlheim, Robert Karlheim, […]
Two PSU RBs on watch list
UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State senior football player Carson Hansen and junior teammate James Peoples were tabbed to the Doak Walker Award watch list on Tuesday. Hansen, a transfer from Iowa State, has rushed for 1,771 yards and 19 touchdowns in his career to go with 43 catches for 337 yards and two scores. People, […]
Former Steelers RB signs with Giants
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Coming off a torn Achilles tendon, Najee Harris had to wait until the middle of NFL training camps in August to sign a contract. Now that he has joined the New York Giants, the veteran running back does not anticipate making them wait for him to contribute. Fresh off signing with […]
AP offers up college football award predictions
College football’s biggest stars enter 2026 with a chance to take home some of the sport’s most prestigious individual awards. Notre Dame quarterback CJ Carr is a favorite for the Heisman trophy after a strong first season as the starter, while Ohio State receiver Jeremiah Smith looks to add the Biletnikoff Award after finishing second […]
Curve give up two in bottom of 9th in loss
BINGHAMTON — Easton Carmichael swatted his third Double-A home run, a two-run shot to tie the game in the second inning, but it wasn’t enough as Altoona was walked off in Binghamton on Tuesday night, 4-3, at Mirabito Stadium. Altoona entered the bottom of the ninth inning with a 3-2 lead. Justin Meis, who tossed […]
Tug of war between SEC, Big Ten starts with college football
The push and pull between the Big Ten and Southeastern conferences only grows stronger with the release of the preseason Associated Press Top 25. Having Ohio State and Oregon enter the season Nos. 1 and 2 ahead of sixth-ranked defending conference and national champion Indiana is a flex for the Big Ten, which already is […]
Penn State position series
Following is a preseason series on Penn State’s position groups and a key player to watch from each: Secondary Player to watch: Marcus Neal Jr. (No. 31) Class: Junior Height/weight: 6-foot-1, 216 pounds Career to this point: Started 12 games for Iowa State last year and made a team-leading 77 tackles (40 solo) and 11 […]
Penn State’ Campbell to find out about Happy Valley
UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State’s 2025 season ended with a four-game winning streak including a victory over Clemson in the Pinstripe Bowl. But that came after an 0-6 start in Big Ten play that saw the Nittany Lions tumble from the College Football Playoff picture and longtime coach James Franklin fired midway through the losing […]
Ashcraft delivers yet again in Pirates win
PITTSBURGH — Braxton Ashcraft allowed five hits over eight efficient innings, Oneil Cruz homered in his return from the injured list, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Detroit Tigers 4-1 on Tuesday night. Ashcraft (13-5), a first-time All-Star this season, struck out four and didn’t issue a walk while throwing just 80 pitches. The 26-year-old […]
Greta A. Burke
Greta A. Burke, 54, of Claysburg, passed away Sunday. She was born in Altoona, the daughter of Wanda (Claycomb) Burke and the late Fred Burke. Surviving are her mother; siblings: Donald Weyandt, Roger Moses, Joe Moses and Shiela Dively. She was preceded in death by her siblings: Mary Moses, Inez Daugherty, Lori Burke and Robert […]
Lingenfelter’s athleticism sparks Curry to Lakemont title
As an all-state football player and basketball star at Central High School, Eli Lingenfelter possessed the ability to single-handedly take over an athletic competition. Just over three years removed from the high school sports scene now, he’s apparently become even better at it. Lingenfelter scored a game-high 32 points Tuesday night, carrying Curry Fluid Power […]
The earliest of predictions at what college football playoffs could look like
Ohio State, Oregon, Georgia and Notre Dame would be the top four seeds in the College Football Playoff based on the preseason AP Top 25 poll with Texas, Indiana, Miami and Texas A&M hosting first-round games. The five highest-ranked conference champions — from the Power Four and one from the Group of Six — will […]
Gift from recognition seems to be forgotten
Dear Annie: On a yearly basis, my employer recognizes employees who have dedicated 10, 15, 20, etc. years of service as well as individuals who are retiring. These employees have their names published in local press and also receive a gift. This past year I completed my 10th year of service. While my name was […]
No pain from shingles thanks to shot
Dear Dr. Roach: I was reading your recent column about shingles. Several years ago, I contracted shingles, even after getting the shingles vaccine. It hit me in my left eye, so I went to my eye doctor. (I wasn’t sure what the problem was.) He took one look at my eye and diagnosed me with […]
Horoscope: Tuesday, August 18
You’ve a radiant nurturing spirit others orbit and a steadfast rhythm they count on. Aries (March 21-April 19) People tolerate remarkable inconveniences until one lands in the middle of the morning commute. You’ll be reminded that theoretical scenarios produce theoretical outcomes. But you don’t really know how people will react to real life until they […]
Timothy McCaulley
Timothy McCaulley, 81, Altoona, peacefully passed away early Saturday morning. He was born in Wilmington, Del., son of the late Frances A. and Martha E. (Rabold) McCaulley. On May 28, 1966, he married Marsha K. Menchio at Grace Methodist Church. Together, they shared 60 years of marriage, building a life filled with love, family and […]
Sister Mary Andrew Hooper, SSCJ
Sister Mary Andrew Hooper, 61, a perpetually professed Sister of the Congregation of Sister Servants of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, entered into eternal life on Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026, at Garvey Manor Nursing Home, Hollidaysburg, after 37 years of religious life. Sister Mary Andrew was born in Pittsburgh on Dec. 7, 1964, to […]
Joyce F. Seely
Joyce F. Seely, 86, went to be with the Lord on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026, with her son, daughter, and her Winds family surrounding her with love at The Winds at Mattern Orchard, where she had been lovingly cared for since 2022. Joyce was born in Enid, Okla., on Feb. 1, 1940, to Elsie and […]
Today’s puzzles: August 17, 2026
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All eyez on Tupac: Long-awaited trial begins in rapper’s 1996 killing
LAS VEGAS — Opening statements are set to begin Monday in the trial of a man accused of orchestrating the killing of Tupac Shakur, kicking off weeks of testimony that will revisit what happened on a Las Vegas street nearly 30 years ago. Duane “Keffe D” Davis, 63, is charged with murder with a deadly […]
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in ‘Heroes’ and ‘Nashville,’ dies at 36
Hayden Panettiere, who soared to fame two decades ago as a cheerleader with superpowers in the TV show “Heroes” and won country music success playing a singer on “Nashville,” has died. She was 36. Police said Panettiere was found unresponsive in an apartment in Greenville, South Carolina, shortly before 2 p.m. Sunday. Lifesaving measures were […]