News Staff Authorities have identified the woman hit and killed by a car while trying to cross Scalp Ave. Tuesday morning. Cambria County Coroner Jeff Lees says 43-year-old Michelle Gilliland, of Johnstown, was hit by a car near the 1100 block of Scalp Ave. at 8:53 a.m. Lees says Gilliland had just left McDonald’s and was trying … Read more
Due to the high popularity of the Seniors for Safe Driving program, Rep. Rich Irvin is hosting another class on Thursday, May 12, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Fairfield Inn and Suites, 9970 Shaner Blvd. in Huntingdon. The Seniors for Safe Driving program is beneficial for older drivers looking to improve their … Read more
Officials say a woman was hit and killed by a car this morning on Scalp Ave. in Cambria County. According to Cambria County Coroner Jeff Lees, a 43-year-old woman was hit while trying to cross the road near the 1100 block around 9 a.m. Lees hasn’t identified the victim but says she died while being … Read more
The Faith Baptist Church of Altoona announced it will be hosting food pantry events during the month of May. Anyone in need is invited to come out and receive an assortment of meats, vegetables, fruits, canned and dry goods at the church, which is located at 315 40th Street in the Highland Park section of … Read more
Johnstown officials provided updates on a homicide over the weekend, where two people and a dog were found dead with multiple gunshot wounds. Lionel Mickens, 61, and Britney Rummell, 36, were found dead in the second-floor bedroom of Mickens’ home on the 500 block of Pine Street on April 30. The pet dog, a pit … Read more
A candidate in next month’s Republican primary for Pennsylvania lieutenant governor was ordered this week to stay away from his home after his wife made claims of physical and mental abuse in obtaining a protective order. Teddy Daniels was accused of making threats, saying he would kill the family dog and grabbing his wife by … Read more
Instead of being put back in jail, suspended Somerset County District Attorney Jeff Thomas was ordered to adult probation earlier today during a bail revocation hearing. Thomas has been ordered to reside at his mother and father’s house in Windber, he can’t have contact with his wife, and he’ll have to wear an ankle bracelet. … Read more
With the Summer season approaching, the Penn State Office of Physical Plant (OPP) has announced various construction and renovation projects taking place across campus. The Summer projects include work on parking, paving and roadways, sidewalks, and some additional building renovations. OPP, transportation services and project contractors plan to keep disruptions to a minimum. For more … Read more
Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro has filed a motion to revoke the bail of suspended Somerset County District Attorney Jeff Thomas, in light of new charges against him. Thomas was charged in September following accusations that he sexually assaulted a woman inside her Windber Borough residence. Earlier this week, Thomas was jailed again after he … Read more
The American Red Cross is hosting a blood drive at the Blair County Convention Center on Thursday. Blood is urgently needed to help stock supplies heading into the summer, according to the American Red Cross. The blood drive will run from noon to 6 p.m. You can schedule an appointment online with the code “Altoona … Read more