If you are interested in receiving a Johnson & Johnson vaccine, the Altoona VA Medical Center is hosting an open access vaccine walk-in clinic (tomorrow/Tuesday May 4th.) The Clinic is from noon to 6pm at 2907 Pleasant Valley Boulevard in Altoona. Call (814)-943- 8164, extension 5800 with any questions or to schedule an appointment. You … Read more
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Blair County coroner Patty Ross has identified the victim of Thursday night’s fatal hit-and-run crash along Pleasant Valley Blvd. Ross confirmed that the victim was 65-year-old James Jury, who authorities say was a homeless man. Investigators say that they hope by releasing his name that they can identify his next of kin. Anyone with information … Read more
Altoona City Council is considering a new ordinance that would prohibit the use of truck engine brakes… sometimes referred to as “jake brakes” along 31st Street below Mill Run. The brakes.. made by Jacobs Vehicle Systems… slow large diesel trucks going down hills by releasing cylinder compression earlier than normal so they don’t propel the … Read more
A previously convicted felon is facing charges after Freedom Township Police say he lied to them about a handgun that was found in his vehicle. 70 year old George Stewart of Martinsburg got into trouble after a call from a Sheetz store just after midnight on Thursday, about a drunk man trying to purchase alcohol. … Read more
A death investigation is underway in Huntingdon County after state police say they found skeletal remains. Troopers say PSP Human Remains Detection K9 Jack and his handler responded to Coalmont Borough around 11 a.m. Tuesday to help in the search of a missing person. Troopers say that’s where the remains were found and secured. The … Read more
The City of Altoona plans now to reapply for transportation money after both the state Department of Community and Economic Development and PennDOT have each turned down the city’s previous applications for grants to fund a proposed $1.7 million renovation of the Altoona Transportation Center. The DCED grant requires a 10% local match, and the … Read more
The board of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education voted Wednesday to advance a plan to merge six of its 14 universities into two new institutions, as the system struggles with sinking enrollment and stagnant state aid. A final vote could be scheduled for July, with implementation in time for the 2022-23 school year. … Read more
Pennsylvania revised its mask mandate on Tuesday to bring it in line with new federal recommendations that say fully vaccinated people don’t have to wear them outside anymore unless they’re at a crowded event. The Department of Health said its updated masking order incorporates the latest guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. … Read more
The results of the spring 2021 drug take back event that was held last Saturday are in, and they are impressive. Blair County law enforcement agencies that participated want to thank the citizens of Blair County for making an incredible effort, that resulted in the collection of a total of 321 pounds of drugs… making … Read more