News Staff Specialist. Chad A. Edmundson Memorial Foundation Inc, with the help of Hollidaysburg Legion Riders, Keystone Pinups, Feather Bros Trucking, CareSmart solutions, and Altoona Restoration Church of God will be hosting their 4 th annual Frozen turkey dinner giveaway to all local veterans in need. will be giving away frozen turkeys and all the trimmings that … Read more
The Altoona Symphony Orchestra announced its upcoming concert that will celebrate the beginning of the Christmas season. On Dec. 3 at 7:30 p.m., join the orchestra at the Altoona Area High School Auditorium for their “Holiday Spectacular!” annual concert. can be purchased through the Mishler Box Office by calling 814-944-9434,
An Altoona woman is behind bars after police reported she had 16 guns scattered throughout her house as a convicted felon. On Monday around 10:40 p.m., 55-year-old Sue Stewart called Altoona police to her home at the 100 block of 7th Avenue over possible stolen guns that she didn’t want at her home any longer, … Read more
After more than a month since the Gospel Hill Flag was taken down for maintenance, it’s finally set to return to the Altoona skyline just before the general election. Back around Oct. 3, the flag went missing as they performed maintenance on the flag pole. four weeks later, Old Glory is returning. The Gospel Hill … Read more
Former Altoona Area High School students who lost their lives during their military service will be honored in an upcoming dedication. Taking place in the AAHS Main Lobby Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. will be a dedication for the “Honoring our Fallen” memorial wall. The dedication can be done with large thanks to former AAHS History … Read more
TV icon Oprah Winfrey on Thursday endorsed Democrat John Fetterman in Pennsylvania’s hotly contested Senate race and rejected Republican Dr. Mehmet Oz, whom she had helped launch to stardom nearly two decades ago when she brought him on her popular daytime talk show as a regular guest. Until now, Winfrey had said she would leave … Read more
Altoona City Manager, Omar Strohm, has announced the promotion of Adam Free to the position of Fire Chief. Chief Free has been serving as Interim Chief since September, upon the retirement of Tim Hileman. Since first joining the Altoona Fire Department in March of 2005, Free has served in the positions of Firefighter, Engineer, Captain … Read more
Authorities with the Altoona Police Department announced charges against six individuals for their connections to two separate fatal overdoses in Blair County. Police say on the afternoon of March 4th, officers were dispatched to a residence along the 1400 block of 14th Ave. for a report of a fatal drug overdose.Authorities say an autopsy determined … Read more
The Tyrone Park & Recreation Committee will be holding their 2nd Annual Parking Meter Christmas Decorating Contest. While the meters take a vacation for the holiday season, you can show off your decorating skills. Decorations can be put up beginning November 19 and must be done by November 27. Voting will begin on November 28th … Read more
An Altoona couple is facing charges after police showed up at what they called a “deplorable” home to arrest the man from an alleged assault. Gregory Dixon, 28, and Brittany Weidel, 27, both of Altoona are facing charges of child endangerment after police went to their home on Oct. 31 with an arrest warrant for … Read more