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ClayToonz: Confederate Monuments

ClayToonz: Confederate Monuments

An editorial cartoon by Clay Jones: Confederate Monuments. FULL ARTICLE
by · April 27, 2017 · Entertainment, Local News, News
Comically Incorrect: Great American Target

Comically Incorrect: Great American Target

An editorial cartoon by A.F. Branco: Great American Target. FULL ARTICLE
by · April 27, 2017 · Entertainment, Local News, News
Jefferson County Commissioners Recognize Volunteers, Older Americans

Jefferson County Commissioners Recognize Volunteers, Older Americans

BROOKVILLE, Pa. (EYT) — The Jefferson County Commissioners proclaimed the week of April 23-29 as “National Volunteer Week” and May as “Older Americans Month” at Tuesday’s meeting. FULL ARTICLE
by · April 26, 2017 · Local News, News
The Great Outdoors: Bendigo State Park Has Plenty For Anglers, Water Lovers

The Great Outdoors: Bendigo State Park Has Plenty For Anglers, Water Lovers

JONES TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) — In my fifth article on area state parks and recreation areas, I’ll take a look at another hidden gem in the Great Outdoors region - Bendigo State Park in Elk County. FULL ARTICLE
Autumn Leaf Festival to be Commended at PA Wilds Awards Banquet

Autumn Leaf Festival to be Commended at PA Wilds Awards Banquet

DuBois, Pa. (EYT) – Clarion’s Autumn Leaf Festival will be recognized at the Event of the Year at Thursday’s Pennsylvania Wild Dinner and Awards Banquet in DuBois. FULL ARTICLE
Jefferson County Dog Wardens on Hunt for Unlicensed, Unvaccinated Canines

Jefferson County Dog Wardens on Hunt for Unlicensed, Unvaccinated Canines

BROOKVILLE, Pa. (EYT) — Beware, the Jefferson County Dog Wardens are on the hunt. FULL ARTICLE
by · April 26, 2017 · Local News, News
State Police Searching for Driver in Punxsy Area Hit-and-Run

State Police Searching for Driver in Punxsy Area Hit-and-Run

YOUNG TWP., Pa. (EYT) - Punxsutawney-based State Police are searching for the driver of a vehicle involved in a hit-and-run crash on April 25 in Young Township, Jefferson County. FULL ARTICLE
‘Friends of the Flag’ Announces Annual Flag Ride Slated for June 4

‘Friends of the Flag’ Announces Annual Flag Ride Slated for June 4

BROOKVILLE, Pa. (EYT) – Friends of the Flag will host its 20th Annual Flag Ride on Sunday, June 4, beginning in Brookville. FULL ARTICLE
Tuesday’s HS Baseball Roundup: Esposito Double Caps Brockway Rally Past Curwensville

Tuesday’s HS Baseball Roundup: Esposito Double Caps Brockway Rally Past Curwensville

CURWENSVILLE, Pa. (D9Sports) - Jarrett Esposito’s double to left drove home the eventual game-winning runs in the top of the seventh, as Brockway scored four times in the seventh to stun Curwensville, 13-11. FULL ARTICLE
by · April 26, 2017 · Local News, News, Sports
Tuesday’s HS Softball Roundup: Brockway Walks Off Curwensville

Tuesday’s HS Softball Roundup: Brockway Walks Off Curwensville

BROCKWAY, Pa. (D9Sports) - Brockway pushed across a run in the bottom of the seventh to beat Curwensville, 6-5. The Lady had tied the game with a run of their own in the top of the seventh after Brockway had rallied from a 4-1 deficit with two in the fifth and two in the sixth. Alyana Dowdall led the Lady Rovers offense going 3-for-3 with a run scored and two RBIs. Anndi Bartlett was 2-for-3 while Morgan Uhl was 2-for-4 with a run scored and Savannah Terwilliger had a double and a run scored. Winning pitcher Kayla Dowdall also went 2-for-4 with a run scored and pitched seven innings allowing five runs, two earned, on nine hits and two walks while striking out three. MONITEAU 18, CLARION-LIMESTONE 0, 3 INNINGS STRATTANVILLE, Pa. - Gabby Stewart, Kennedy DeMatteis and Kristina DeMatteis combined for 10 RBIs, as Moniteau used an 11-run first and seven-run second to get an 18-0, three-inning road win over Clarion-Limestone. Kristina DeMatteis doubled and went 2-for-3 with two runs scored and four RBIs, Stewart was 1-for-2 with a walk, two runs scored and three RBIs and Kennedy DeMatteis was 2-for-3 with a run scored and three RBIs. Megan Hepler chipped in a double, two runs scored and an RBI for the Lady Warriors, while Amanda Dailey was 3-for-3 with a triple, two runs scored and two RBIs. Maddie Fitzgerald also went 2-for-2 with two runs scored and an RBI, Cortney Claypoole was 2-for-3 with three runs scored and an RBI and Sara Hull was 2-for-3 with two runs scored and two RBIs. Kennedy DeMatteis didn’t give up a base runner in her three innings of work striking out six of the nine C-L batters she faced. KEYSTONE 12, FOREST AREA 10 KNOX, Pa. - Keystone beat visiting Forest Area, 12-10, in a slugfest in Game One of a doubleheader. Jenna Hawk had a pair of doubles and four RBIs for the Lady Panthers, while Cora Black drove in two runs. MaKena Stiller got the win walking one and striking out eight while also driving in a run on offense. In the second game, Keystone was winning 17-10 in the seventh inning when the game was suspended. It’s not known if it will be continued yet or not. In the game, Black had a triple and four RBIs, Alyssa Dunlap tripled and Jesse Phillipi had a double and two RBIs. HUNTINGDON 14, CLEARFIELD 1, 5 INNINGS HUNTINGDON, Pa. - Clare Alexander had three hits, including a double, two RBIs and two runs scored to help Huntingdon to a 14-1, five-inning victory over visiting Clearfield. Catherine Miller added a three-run home run during a six-run fourth inning, the second six-run inning of the game for the Lady Bearcats, while Natalee Shingler had two singles and three runs scored. Kate Lansberry had an RBI single for Clearfield. Miller got the win going five innings allowing one run on five hits, a walk and a hit batter while striking out three. Erica Haynes took the loss allowing seven runs, six earned, on five hits and three walks while striking out two in 1 ⅔ innings of work. The game was very different than Monday’s contest between the teams in Hyde won 7-6 by Huntingdon when the Lady Bearcats threw out a Clearfield runner trying to score from second for the final out of the game.
by · April 26, 2017 · Local News, News, Sports