News Staff An Altoona couple is facing charges after two young children were found wandering the streets. According to a criminal complaint filed by the Altoona Police Department, the incident happened in June when officers were called to Willow Ave. after two young children were reportedly playing in the street unsupervised. Police say they followed the kids … Read more
Johnstown police are looking for a man they say robbed a Moxham business at gun point and made off with $10,000. According to a criminal complaint, officers were called to the Smoke and Skills store at the corner of Central Ave. and Ohio Street Thursday. An employee at the store told police that a man, … Read more
Gov. Tom Wolf’s administration told more than 70,000 state employees on Monday that it is offering five days of paid leave for getting fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by the end of the year, quickly drawing opposition from the state treasurer over the potential cost. The administration told employees that five days of “verification leave” can … Read more
A police presence was seen at another Blair County school today in an abundance of caution after a possible school threat was determined to be from California.The Hollidaysburg Area School District Superintendent released a statement to parents that they were alerted of a possible threat at the junior high school this morning and immediately called … Read more
Family Services Incorporated in Blair County is asking for food donations to help support their victim services programs. The group, located in Altoona, is looking for nonperishable food items to help people who are seeking out emergency shelter from violence or abuse. Direct Service Supervisor Cheryl Gonsman said We’re seeing an increase in the folks … Read more
A man was seriously injured Tuesday night after being hit by a vehicle in Altoona. While details are limited at this time, Altoona Police report that the 69-year-old pedestrian was hit by the vehicle around 7:13 p.m. on the 700 block on N. 4th Avenue. Police say the man was “seriously injured” in the accident. … Read more
Police say a man is dead following a Centre County construction accident Monday afternoon. According to Spring Township Police Chief Adam Salyards, crews were called just after 1 p.m. to the 500 block of E. Rolling Ridge Drive. Salyards says workers were installing sewer lines at a new housing development when the accident happened. Details … Read more
Nurses at UPMC Altoona held a virtual town hall Monday evening to discuss concerns over their working conditions during COVID-19. UPMC has witnessed a drop in nurse staffing, which has stressed the system at UPMC Altoona and hospitals around the country, according to employees.
The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Altoona raised over $17,300 from over 100 participants, according to the organization. The event took place Saturday at the Altoona Curve Stadium, and participants not only joined the walk – but donated to the care, support and research programs of the Alzheimer’s Association. The top fundraising team … Read more
The five-person commission redrawing Pennsylvania General Assembly district lines gave its approval on Monday to adjusted and validated census-based data they will use to craft preliminary maps over the coming months. It voted 4-1 to certify census data that shifts just under 27,000 state prison inmates back to their home districts for the maps that … Read more