News Staff Police in Somerset are alerting the public of a possible scam after a resident reported two women claiming to be from the gas company knocked on their front door asking to come into the person’s home and snake their sewer line from the inside. The homeowner told police they then claimed there was a “kink” … Read more
Penn State will require all University Park faculty and staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19, officials announced Tuesday. Citing President Joe Biden’s Sept. 9 executive order requiring federal employees to be vaccinated, the university says all workers will have to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated by Dec. 8. University officials say they are … Read more
The trial began Tuesday at the Blair County Courthouse for Ryan Blazier, a former Bellwood-Antis Junior High wrestling coach accused of sexually assaulting two wrestlers. Prosecutors say the 41-year-old Blazier of Bellwood was well known in his community, a Sunday school teacher, and an exceptional athlete. But now he’s facing many charges after allegations came … Read more
Pennsylvania’s high-profile attorney general, Josh Shapiro, will formally announce his candidacy for governor on Wednesday, entering the 2022 race months after making his intentions known and effectively clearing the field of potential rivals for the Democratic nomination. Shapiro, a familiar presence on cable TV news who has spent nearly two decades in elective office, will … Read more
A grim milestone reached as Pennsylvania has now reported 30,058 COVID-19 deaths in the state, according to the state COVID-19 dashboard. The state also has just under 1.5 million cases reported since the beginning of the pandemic. According to the Department of Health, between January and September 7 of this year, 97% of COVID-related deaths … Read more
Crews and the Cambria County Coroner were called to a fire at a 13-story apartment complex in Johnstown Sunday evening. According to dispatch, the call came in just before 7:30 p.m. on Sunday at Connor Towers on Vine Street to find a fire at a 5th-floor apartment. Firefighters discovered a woman on her couch in … Read more
After a successful opening concert of “Beethoven’s Greatest Hits,” the Altoona Symphony Orchestra will perform a second concert of the season called, “We love the 80’s.” That is the 1680s, the 1780s and the 1880s. Conducted by Nick Palmer, the orchestra will continue their 93rd season with the ’80s performance on Saturday, Oct. 30 at … Read more
The proportion of COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations among vaccinated Pennsylvania residents rose sharply last month, though the shot remained broadly protective. The latest Department of Health data on so-called “breakthrough” infections shows that between Sept. 5 and Oct. 4, vaccinated people represented just over a quarter — 26% — of more than 135,000 new infections … Read more
The Altoona Curve, announced that Nate Bowen has been named the sixth General Manager in franchise history. The 2022 season will mark Bowen’s tenth season as a member of the Altoona Curve front office after spending the past three seasons as Assistant General Manager. He first joined Altoona as the Communications and Broadcast Assistant in … Read more
This weekend is the third annual Coptoberfest, which is a fundraiser for law enforcement. The event will run from noon to 8 p.m. on Saturday at People’s Natural Gas Park. The money raised will go to several causes, like Camp Cadet and Operation Guardian, which helps officers with everyday stresses.