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Aliyah Boston and Caitlin Clark score 17 each as Fever beat Lynx 81-74
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Kelsey Mitchell scored 21 points, and Aliyah Boston and Caitlin Clark finished with 17 points to help the Indiana Fever beat the Minnesota Lynx 81-74 on Sunday. Boston grabbed a career-best 16 rebounds and blocked four shots for the Fever. NaLyssa Smith added 11 points.
M&T Bank, Professionals advance to final series
Brady Steiner tossed a six-inning no-hitter with eight strikeouts, while helping his own cause at the plate with two hits, two RBIs and two runs scored as M&T Bank defeated Sheetz, 10-0, in six innings to close out the best-of-three semifinal series in Altoona Teener Baseball League 19U play on Saturday at Seitz Field.
Park Home Altoona Baseball Classic roundup
(Host: Centennial Field, AIYBL) Burgmeier’s Hauling (EEYBL) 6, Masonic Lodges (AABA) 2: Multiple hits–McNeal 3 (BH), Hockenos 2, Hite 2 (ML). WP–McNeal (BH). LP–Hockenos (ML). SO–McNeal 13 (BH), Hockenos 3, McMullen 8 (ML). Dean Patterson (EEYBL) 5, Drenning Delivery (AABA) 3: Multiple hits–M. Ronan 3,...
PSP REPORTS: SALTSBURG CRASH, BRUSH VALLEY BURGLARY
State police have released details on a crash in Saltsburg Borough that happened on the 4th of July. Troopers say the crash happened at 9:23 AM on Canal Street just east of Walnut Way. 63-year-old Joseph Dykes, Sr. of Saltsburg was driving Northwest on Canal Street when the car went off the southern side of the road and went into guide wires, rolling onto its passenger side. The car was disabled. While Dykes had suspected minor injuries, he refused medical treatment from Lifestat EMTs on-scene. Saltsburg Fire Department also assisted on scene.
NORTHERN APPALACHIAN FOLK FESTIVAL NAMES “POET LAUREATES OF NORTHERN APPALACHIA”
The Northern Appalachian Folk Festival has announced the first recipients of a newly-created award meant to honor those who have made significant achievements in poetry. Jack Smith, Nick Brisini and Danny Meagher will be awarded the title of “Poet Laureates of Northern Appalachia” at ceremonies on Saturday, September 7th during the annual festival. The three are currently working on a book of poetry that was recently submitted to WVU Press for publication later this year.
NASCAR’s Erik Jones wins Motor Mountain Masters 150
NASCAR Cup Series regular Erik Jones won the Super Late Model Motor Mountain Masters 150 on Thursday night. He took home the $10,000 prize at Jennerstown Speedway Complex in Jennerstown, Pennsylvania. One may think that Jennerstown may be close to Pocono Raceway. However, according to Google Maps, it’s nearly four...
‘Walk a Mile in My Shoes’ event in Johnstown to stomp out domestic violence on July 13
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — Help stomp out domestic violence!. The Stiletto Network is holding its 5th annual ‘Walk a Mile in My Shoes‘ event at Roxbury Park on Saturday, July 13 at 4 p.m. It’s a one-mile walk in anything in stilettos, platform shoes, wedges or flats....
PSP: Somerset County man jailed for lighting shed on fire, risking catastrophe
SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Somerset County man is behind bars after police said he lit a shed on fire early Thursday morning. James Tunstall, 39, of Acosta, is facing charges for risking catastrophe after crews responded to a shed fire. Around 12:48 a.m. on July 11, troopers from the Pennsylvania State Police were […]
Bedford Legion take Game One in playoffs
The Bedford American Legion Post 113 baseball team wanted to get off to a strong start in the CCAL playoffs. On Thursday in Game One of the best-of-3-games semifinal series against fourth-seeded Hollidaysburg 2, the Hurricanes did just that with a strong all-around performance in a 6-3 victory.
Legislation to allow U.S. Army Reserves to lease Johnstown building passes
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Legislation that authorizes the State Armory Board to lease the Johnstown Walters Avenue Readiness Center to the United States Army Reserve has passed. Sen. Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) and Rep. Jim Rigby (R-71) announced the passage of the legislation on Thursday, July 11. The Johnstown Walters Avenue Readiness Center is […]
Llamas are back at Derry Township fair, along with a new generation of handlers
Jul. 12—This is the year for llamas and the local folks who love them. Count among them 2-year-old Rodeo and his handler, McKenna Gettemy, 15, of Unity. "I think he's super-chill," the teen said of her shaggy partner in local fair show rings. "He doesn't kick when you touch his back legs. "He likes hugs, and he likes listening to music when you're brushing him. I just play him anything, but ...
Altoona man arrested for road rage incident in Spring Twp.
SPRING TWP., Pa. - Spring Township Police are investigating a road rage incident involving a firearm. On June 20, police were dispatched to the Olive Garden in the 1700 block of Crossings Blvd. for a report of a man with a firearm. Upon arrival, police learned that the incident had...
Greater Johnstown YMCA to host courses to help anyone quit tobacco
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Greater Johnstown YMCA is partnering with the Cambria County Drug Coalition to help anyone who wants to quit tobacco. The classes are six weeks long and will be held at the Johnstown YMCA located at 100 Haynes Street. Courses start July 16th at 6 p.m. and YMCA membership is not required. […]
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