News Staff The Altoona Curve will celebrate Teacher Appreciation Night on Saturday, April 23 when the Curve host the New Hampshire Fisher Cats at 4:00 p.m. Curve General Manager Nate Bowen adding, “Teachers fill such an important role in our lives as kids and they rarely receive the recognition they deserve for their efforts, I can’t think … Read more
Senator Scott Martin today announced that he will be suspending his campaign for Governor due to on-going medical issues caused by his recent leg injury and issued the following statement: “The injuries to my leg were beyond a simple broken bone and included a severing of numerous ligaments and tendons in my ankle that are … Read more
Blair County DUI Task Force officers made numerous arrests during their roving patrol on Saturday, Feb 12 to enforce safe and responsible driving. The Task Force reminds drivers to wear seatbelts, move over for emergency vehicles, allow enough driving time to avoid being rushed and know if your prescription medication affects your ability to drive. … Read more
Fifteen fire and emergency medical services companies in the 71st Legislative District were awarded more than $250,000 in funding support through the 2021-22 Pennsylvania Fire Company and Emergency Medical Service Grant Program, according to state Rep. Jim Rigby (R-Johnstown). Rigby added, “These awards are applied for, and I applaud our hard-working, dedicated emergency responders for … Read more
Cambria County coroner Jeff Lees has identified the elderly man who was crushed to death Wednesday afternoon by a piece of machinery that he was working on. Lees says 88-year-old Charles Strashensky was fixing a hydraulic line on a snow/front-end loader when it drifted backwards and landed on him. The incident occurred around 4:20 p.m. … Read more
The Altoona Curve have taken their next step towards playing a bigger role in supporting local youth programs and organizations that promote exercise and healthy activities. With the launch of the new nonprofit, the Altoona Curve Charities, they feel they will be able to make a larger impact in the community. Curve General Manager Nate … Read more
Thursday, February 17, the Blair County Republican Committee will hold their annual Lincoln Day Dinner at the Blair County Convention Center starting at 6 pm Following a Gubernatorial Debate held in Blair County last month, we are very excited to announce Senatorial Candidates for speaking roles as they are in high demand to be in … Read more
Blair County DUI Task Force officers will be hitting the road this week to enforce safe and responsible driving. Sobriety checkpoints, roving patrols and cops in shops are expected to take place. Officers in full uniform will be conducting the checkpoints and patrols while officers wearing casual attire or posing as employees may be present … Read more
State police say a traffic stop on Interstate 80 in Centre County over the weekend led to the arrest of a man wanted for homicide in New York. Authorities say 21-year-old Albert Johnson has been charged for driving under the influence, resisting arrest and having drugs. According to a criminal complaint, troopers were called to … Read more
In response to Gov. Tom Wolf’s plan to increase state spending by $6.2 billion, Rep. Lou Schmitt (R-Altoona said, “The governor has somehow even outdone himself when he proposed one of the highest spending increases in recent years. Using unrealistic revenue numbers, which are $5 billion higher than the Independent Fiscal Office’s expectations, the governor … Read more