News Staff The trial begins today for a Hollidaysburg area man accused of murdering a woman whose body was found back in 2004 at Canoe Creek State Park. Jury selection in Blair County Court wrapped up on Monday for the trial of Paul Ross, who is accused of killing 26-year-old Tina Miller of Hollidaysburg in 2004. Ross … Read more
The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services has established the Emergency Rental Assistance Program to provide financial assistance to eligible households, directly or indirectly, impacted financially by COVID-19. This assistance will be available to eligible households struggling to pay rent, rental arrears, utilities, utility arrears, and other related housing expenses. Blair County Community Action Program is … Read more
Pennsylvania expanded eligibility for the COVID-19 vaccine to essential workers in a range of industries today. Workers in transportation and logistics, construction, public health, public safety, finance, legal services, media and several other industries in Phase 1C of the state’s vaccine rollout became eligible to sign up for the vaccine. About 39% of Pennsylvania’s population … Read more
The Pennsylvania Game Commission met this weekend, and made some more changes to hunting seasons in the commonwealth, including a statewide concurrent buck and doe firearms season. It means both antlered and antlerless deer may be harvested for the entire 14 days, beginning Saturday, November 27th. The season will also include expanded Sunday hunting, including … Read more
A Franciscan priest with connections to Loretto, has been arrested on some very disturbing charges. 59 year old Third Order Fanciscan Father David Morrier is now facing charges in connection with the rape and sexual assault against an individual with mental illness that had been under his care. Morrier was charged last week in Ohio, … Read more
Several cars of a freight train derailed in Altoona, but no injuries were reported. Four cars reportedly came off the track in downtown Altoona at about 10:30 Friday night. The Norfolk Southern train was hauling coal, and the track is said to have been in need of repairs. According to Altoona firefighters, there were no … Read more
Arts Altoona will be hosting an art market on April 17th at the Arts Altoona Center, located at 2212 Sixth Avenue, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Prices of the artworks range from 10 to $100. The event has free admission and food will be available to purchase. All proceeds of food purchases go to … Read more
According to police, one person was hurt after a hit-and-run in Altoona. Altoona Police said the incident happened Thursday morning just before 9 on Lloyd Street when a red Chevrolet Malibu pulled onto Lloyd from E. 2nd Ave. and struck a motorcycle, seriously injuring the driver. The Chevrolet Malibu then fled the scene. Anyone with … Read more
A major player in the construction business here in Pennsylvania is accused of ripping off its employees to the tune of about $20 Million! Glenn O. Hawbaker Incorporated of State College was charged Thursday with stealing from its own workers by systematically violating state and federal prevailing wage laws on taxpayer-funded public infrastructure projects. The … Read more
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives and the Republican Caucus continued advancing its priorities of providing for an economic recovery, protecting families and reforming government for the benefit of Pennsylvanians. Action on economic recovery included a bill to help Pennsylvania’s restaurants and liquor license holders maximize the benefits of their liquor licenses. Another will provide COVID-19 … Read more