Schools in the Johnstown area were closed today after the district received a threat about a school shooting. The Greater Johnstown School District administration received a threat saying, “shoot the school up,” at 3:11 p.m. on Monday. The district said that it will release more details as the investigation continues.
The Blair County Chapter of Citizens Concerned for Human Life has arranged bus transportation from the Altoona area Friday to March for Life departing from St. Therese Church in Altoona at 7am and St. Marys Church in Holidaysburg at 7:20am. Bring a bag lucnch and there will be a dinner stop on the way back. … Read more
Altoona Police say a Punxsutawney man is in jail after he reportedly held a woman hostage during a home invasion over the weekend. The suspect, identified as 21-year-old Anthony LaCass. He is being held at the Blair County Prison and his bail was denied.
A Pennsylvania court ruled today that special elections to fill three vacancies in Democratic-leaning state House districts will be held together next month, with partisan control of the chamber at stake. A three-judge Commonwealth Court panel sided with the House’s Democratic floor leader, Rep. Joanna McClinton.
Pennsylvania State Police have announced two missing brothers were found dead in a Luzerne County reservoir Thursday. State police say after a 48-hour search, Daniel Fisk 67, of Noxen, and Kris Fisk, 56, of Hanover Township, were found dead in the Pikes Creek Reservior. PSP is continuing to investigate the cause of death of the … Read more
UPMC announced its plans to increase minimum starting wages for entry-level positions to $18 an hour within the next few years. UPMC made the announcement Thursday, saying the increased wage is an effort to support its workforce, recruit new employees and continue to be the employer of choice in healthcare.
A co-principal at Punxsutawney Area High School has been sentenced on charges stemming from a DUI and for violating a protection from abuse order. Paul Hetrick, 45, was sentenced to complete a 12-month ARD/DUI program and more. The (ARD) program offers an offender a chance to make a fresh start.
The jury has officially been selected for the trial of suspended Somerset County District Attorney Jeff Thomas, which is set to begin in early March. Thomas is facing sexual assault, simple assault, strangulation, and a slew of other related charges, for allegedly sexually assaulting a Windber woman inside her home in September of 2021.
The Altoona Curve is celebrating its 25th season in the Eastern League with major upgrades to the People’s Natural Gas Field. Construction is already underway. New seats, to be installed in 2024.
State police in Hollidaysburg say a 74-year-old Altoona man is behind bars following an investigation into accusations that he repeatedly sexually assaulted a young girl for nearly three years. Jerry Fultz is the accused.