News Staff An Altoona couple is facing child endangerment and drug charges after police say they discovered “absolute deplorable conditions” inside a home where a child was shocked by an electrical outlet. According to a criminal complaint, officers were called to the home of 43-year-old Kenneth and 29-year-old Sherry Meek, located along 4th Ave., Saturday after a … Read more
A fire Monday night at the Blue Knob Auto Service Center in Duncansville, is now believed to have been intentionally set. Investigators now have arrested a suspect who they believe torched the business. 43 year old Nathan Hall is facing felony charges, including arson. Hall is now behind bars in the Blair County Prison with … Read more
WE’RE LEARNING MORE ABOUT AN EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AVAILABLE TO BLAIR COUNTY RESIDENTS AFFECTED BY THE PANDEMIC. DARRELL MOODY HAS THE DETAILS… http://blogaudio.virtualnewscenter.com/WRTA-031721-MOODY-Emergency%20Rental%20Assistance%20VO.mp3 THE MONEY CAN BE USED TO PAY PAST DUE RENT DATING BACK TO LAST MARCH… (cut) CARLY CUNNINGHAM WITH BLAIR COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM SAYS YOU’LL HAVE TO APPLY FOR THE … Read more
The Blair County Tea Party has a new meeting location. The group will now meet at the American Legion Social Hall in Hollidaysburg. Regular meetings are held on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 7 pm. This month’s meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 23rd, when local Tea Party President Rhonda Holland will … Read more
Pennsylvania’s Capitol will reopen to the public this month for the first time since December, albeit with social-distancing requirements, no events scheduled inside and a stepped-up police presence following the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. The building will reopen Monday March 22, according to the Department of General Services. Visitors must wear a … Read more
A business in Blair County is facing damages following a late-night fire. It’s reported that at least 15 units were called to the Blue Knob Auto Service Center near Duncansville around 11:20 Monday night. We’re told that nobody was injured, and firefighters had the situation under control about half an hour later. A fire marshal … Read more
Altoona Police arrested 22 year old TERRELL WILLIAMS of Johnstown on Sunday when they pulled over a car for traveling the wrong way on a one-way road. WILLIAMS was a passenger in the vehicle and seemed reluctant to place his hands on the dash when requested, and he also had a large object in his … Read more
A Hollidaysburg man is due in court today for his preliminary hearing, after he was arrested for allegedly soliciting a woman for sex. 45 year old David Ball is now facing several prostitution-related charges after a woman told police he offered… both in person and thru Facebook Messenger… to pay her $500 despite the fact … Read more
Bowing to increasing pressure from just about every angle, Governor Tom Wolf on Monday, announced the lifting of some more of the drastic restrictions on restaurants and other businesses. The governor also increased gathering limits. Effective April 4, restaurants across the sate may resume bar service… meaning you will be able to once again buy … Read more
The attorney general of Pennsylvania says the largest gun show promoter in the commonwealth has agreed to bar sale of do-it-yourself firearms assembly kits that officials say produce untraceable “ghost guns” increasingly popular among criminals. Attorney General Josh Shapiro said Monday the agreement with Eagle Arms Productions is the first his office is aware of … Read more