Some Republican lawmakers here in the Keystone State are introducing a bill that would ban Pennsylvania from requiring “vaccine passports.” A bill has been introduced in the state senate… cosponsored by our own Senator Judy Ward, that if passed, would prevent the state, counties, municipalities or school districts from requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccinations. The … Read more
An Altoona man is headed to prison for perhaps up to a decade after being sentenced yesterday in connection with a case involving drugs and stolen guns. 25 year old Shayne McDade has already been in the Blair County Prison since he was arrested in February 2020. On Thursday, he pled no contest to criminal … Read more
Amid fresh signs of sagging statewide demand for the COVID-19 vaccine, Pennsylvania officials on Wednesday encouraged hundreds of thousands of college students to get their shots before they go home for summer. Gov. Tom Wolf appeared in State College with the president and head football coach at Penn State University to pitch younger people on … Read more
Seniors at the Altoona Area School District will have the chance to change their mode of instruction back to fully remote/virtual for the remaining weeks of the school year. This is optional and not a requirement. It was offered to the seniors to avoid possible quarantine in order to properly celebrate end of year activities … Read more
Derek Martin, the Altoona Curve General Manager, released a statement Wedneday on the easing of COVID-19 Restrictions. Martin said they are pleased to learn of a roadmap from the Governor’s office about when Peoples Natural Gas Field will once again be able to host fans at full capacity. Like everyone else, the team is still … Read more
Logan Township Police are investigating a fatal vehicle versus pedestrian crash. They say just after 11pm back on Thursday, April 29th officers were called to the 3300 block of Pleasant Valley Boulevard (Near Red Lobster) after the incident that took the life of 65 year old Lynn Jury, who was pronounced dead at the scene. … Read more
Rep. Stephanie Borowicz of Clinton and Centre Counties, issued a statement regarding her legislation, which would exclude firearms and ammunition purchases from Pennsylvania’s Sales and Use Tax. Borowicz said both our state and federal constitutions declare that the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be questioned or infringed, yet law-abiding … Read more
The Wolf administration announced Tuesday, Pennsylvania will lift nearly all COVID-19 restrictions on Memorial Day. Capacity restrictions on bars, restaurants and other businesses, as well as indoor and outdoor event gathering limits, will go away on May 31, meaning concert halls, sports stadiums and wedding venues could soon be packed for the first time since … Read more
The Curve came up short in the season opener at Peoples Natural Gas Field Tuesday night because of Mother Nature. After a long stretch of 610 days without a game,the Curve hosted Bowie before a sold-out crowd of 2,300 fans last night. Following a 1-hour, 27-minute rain delay in the seventh inning, Altoona lost 2-1. … Read more
In a continuing effort to balance public access to County offices with the safety of both customers and employees, the Board of Commissioners reminds all visitors to County facilities, including the Courthouse, Prison, and all satellite offices, that COVID-19 mitigation measures remain in force. Masks or other face coverings are required to enter the building. … Read more