News Staff The panel that regulates the sale of alcohol in Pennsylvania has ordered the removal of Russian-made products to show solidarity and support for the people of Ukraine. The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board took the action Sunday in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The board’s action comes as some other U.S. states have made … Read more
Altoona police say they’ve identified four juveniles who broke into a warehouse and destroyed food donations that belonged to a non-profit organization. The Altoona Police Department posted video of the kids on Facebook as they asked for the public’s help identifying the juveniles. The video has since been removed following the identification of the individuals. … Read more
The Russian invasion of Ukraine is spurring Pennsylvania lawmakers to draft legislation to require the state Treasury Department and the state’s three public pension funds to divest holdings connected to Russia. Meanwhile, the state Treasury Department said it began divesting its holdings in all “Russian-based companies” last week. It described the holdings as “minimal” and … Read more
Due to inclement weather, a concealed-carry seminar hosted by Rep. Jim Gregory (R-Blair) has been rescheduled. Gregory will now host the free seminar Thursday, March 31, for those who want to learn more about Pennsylvania’s concealed-carry permitting process and firearms laws. The event will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. at Morrisons Cove Memorial … Read more
State Representative Frank Burns (D-Cambria) is hosting a concealed carry seminar at 6 p.m. on March 8 at Jackson Township Volunteer Fire Co. Anyone who would like to attend must register by calling (814)-736-7339 by March 4. Representatives from law enforcement will talk about rules and regulations for firearm transport and use in Pennsylvania.
A liquor enforcement officer has been charged with child rape after accusations he sexually assaulted two girls. According to multiple criminal complaints, Scott Berdine, faces multiple felonies. State police say Berdine has been employed with the PSP as an Enforcement Officer 3 within the Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement since September 2008. He’s assigned to … Read more
It would be premature for the state Supreme Court to order Pennsylvania’s legislative elections this year to be held based on old maps of state House and Senate districts, this is what top state elections officials told the justices in a new court filing. Acting Secretary of State Leigh Chapman and Jessica Mathis, director of … Read more
State police in Blair County have charged a Hollidaysburg man following a DUI-related crash that injured two people, according to a criminal complaint. Troopers say Matthew Hall, 40, faces charges of felony aggravated assault by vehicle, as well as various DUI and careless/reckless driving related charges, according to online court documents. Police say on the … Read more
With 44 days until Opening Day, the Altoona Curve are pleased to reveal the full promotional schedule for the 2022 season at Peoples Natural Gas Field. Curve GM Nate Bowen, said, “The fun is right around the corner with single game tickets going on sale on Saturday and this year’s slate of promotions will have … Read more
Authorities have identified the skeletal remains found in Richland Township Monday as an elderly man who’d been missing since October. Cambria County Coroner Jeff Lees held a press conference earlier today where he identified the remains as 80-year-old David Simon of Somerset County. Lees says Simon’s remains were found around 11 a.m. Monday by an … Read more