News Staff Rep. Rich Irvin is hosting two, one-day Seniors for Safe Driving programs to help sharpen the driving skills of older motorists. The programs will be held on March 12 and May 20, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Fairfield Inn and Suites in Huntingdon. The one-day classes provide a great opportunity for older adults … Read more
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has committed $452.7 million in liquid fuels payments to help certified municipalities maintain their roads and bridges. This year’s allocation is approximately 7 percent less than last year’s, due to reduced gas tax revenues as a result of COVID-19. PennDOT’s annual distributions assist with municipalities’ highway and bridge-related expenses such … Read more
Gov. Tom Wolf announced Monday that his administration has revised mitigation orders on gathering limits and has lifted out-of-state travel restrictions as COVID-19 cases continue to decline across the commonwealth. Also, the revised mitigations restrictions include: Revised maximum occupancy limits for indoor events to allow for 15% of maximum occupancy, regardless of venue size. 20 … Read more
Registration is now open for the Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Chamber Golf Classic. This year, the Classic will be held on Thursday, May 13 at Iron Masters Country Club with a lunch/registration at 11:00 and tee off at Noon. If you are interested, all you need to do is visit the chamber online at … Read more
Rep. Jim Gregory of Blair County, will reopen his Hollidaysburg office to walk-in visitors again today, after a temporary closure due to acts of vandalism and criminal mischief. When the office reopens, two new staff members will be greeting constituents in person and on the phone… Byron Lovell and Sue Ann Feather. The two will … Read more
Altoona’s first female police chief, Janice Freehling, is retiring as of today after serving in law enforcement for the past 44 years. As for her immediate plans, Freehling says she simply wants to relax and enjoy it. She adds that plans include remodeling her kitchen, and traveling to Colorado, Arizona and Texas… but none of … Read more
Penn State Transportation Services Thursday launched a new partnership with Zipcar, the world’s leading car-sharing network, to offer car sharing on campus, providing alternate transportation options for students, faculty, and staff. The service provides access to a car to get off campus or run errands without the hassle or cost of car ownership. Get more … Read more
Pennsylvania Crime Stoppers is offering a reward for information on the disappearance of Steven Brode, who went missing in May 2020. State Police are still searching for the New Paris man whose vehicle was found abandoned in Wood Township in Huntingdon County back on May 2, 2020. Troopers report that the 46-year-old Brode’s car was … Read more
It didn’t take long for one newly appointed state official to find herself in the hotseat… On Thursday, the state House Appropriations Committee was questioning acting Health Secretary Alison Beam on the Wolf administration’s requirement early in the COvid-19 crisis, that nursing homes accept COVID-19 re-admissions from hospitals and the Governor’s recent massive expansion of … Read more
Police say the erratic behavior of one Tyrone woman, led to her arrest. 34 year old Shannon McMonagle was arrested at a gas station and convenienc store just after midnight on Wednesday, after police say she was acting erratically and yelling at employees and customers. Tyrone Police have now charged McMonagle with resisting arrest, disorderly … Read more