The Clearfield Borough is planning to cut power to hundreds of residents for several hours to replace equipment. Mayor Mason Strouse announced the planned outage by Penelec will occur on Wednesday and last from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. 568 customers in Clearfield will be affected.
Crews were called to a massive fire in downtown Bedford Monday night. Flames broke out around 11:30 p.m. at a business on South Juliana Street. The fire then spread to multiple other businesses. One person was taken to the hospital.
An Altoona man was charged with DUI after police said he refused to stop his truck and resisted arrest. Jesse Boggs, 40, was driving his GMC truck at 2:51 a.m. this morning when Altoona police first attempted to pull him over at an intersection on 31st Street and Broad Avenue. He is now in Blair … Read more
Cambria County Coroner Jeff Lees announced authorities are investigating the death of the owner of the Johnstown Freight Station. Police were called to the restaurant/bar this morning for a report of a fall injury. The victim, identified as 65-year-old Lance Ross, was found inside the establishment and was transported to the hospital, where he later … Read more
The Bethany Lutheran Church will be hosting a meal and clothing giveaway.The event is scheduled for Saturday from 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Those in need are invited to stop by for a bite to eat and get access to the clothing bank. The church is located at 200 3rd Avenue.
A 15-year-old student was arrested by state police after they allegedly posted a school threat on social media. On Thursday around 6:10 a.m., state police said they received a report from the Southern Huntingdon High School administration about a student who made a threat. The teen was subsequently arrested. There is no threat to the … Read more
Firefighters were sent to a fire early this morning at a dairy farm in Martinsburg. Crews were sent to Pleasant View Farms in North Woodbury Township at 4 a.m.Firefighters were able to put out the blaze within an hour and no crew members or cows were injured. A state police fire marshall is investigating.
Johnstown Police confirmed that a young boy is being treated for injuries sustained after a firecracker “exploded” in his hand Wednesday night. Authorities say officers were dispatched to the 700 block of McMillen Street, in Dale Borough, around 9 p.m. Authorities say the child suffered severe injuries .
The Altoona Police Department is on the lookout for a person responsible for stealing a “substantial amount of money” in the Altoona area. The burglary happened on Friday, Feb. 17, in the area of 21st Avenue and 3rd Street. Anyone with information is asked to contact detective Heuston at 814-949-2524.
Prostitution charges were filed against a woman after police say she was looking to charge a man $200 an hour for sex at the Rodeway Inn in Altoona. 25-year-old Cortnie Figueroa, of Johnstown now facing charges of promoting prostitution, providing a false name to law enforcement, and lesser drug charges. She was placed in Blair … Read more