Martinsburg man held in head-on high speed crash

August 6, 2026

A Martinsburg man is accused of causing a vehicle crash after allegedly driving over 90 mph in a 35 mph zone, resulting in life-threatening injuries for another driver. Draven Daniel Ahern, 22, was arraigned Wednesday by Magisterial District Judge Andrew L. Blattenberger on a felony count of aggravated assault by vehicle, a misdemeanor count of recklessly endangering another person and three summary traffic offenses. He remains free on unsecured $75,000 bail. The police report states that probable cause for Ahern’s arrest arose from a two-vehicle crash that occurred Sept. 21, 2025, along SR 866 in…

Altoona man arrested for trying to steal vehicle in store parking lot

A city man is behind bars after allegedly trying to steal a vehicle out of a Dollar General parking lot…

Portage Summerfest kicks off events Friday

Portage Summerfest will be held today, Friday, Aug. 7, through Sunday, Aug. 9, at Crichton McCormick Park. There is no…

Bedford America250 parade set for Sunday

The Bedford County America250 Parade will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 9, in downtown Bedford. The parade was…

State’s counties facing rising emergency costs

Pennsylvania lawmakers once again declined to increase the state’s 911 surcharge in this year’s budget, leaving counties to cover rising…

Pennsylvania lawmakers still at odds over murder sentences

When one of the men responsible for killing her brother agreed to plead to second-degree murder, the law’s lack of…

Local Sports

New West Branch football coach hoping to turn program around

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PSU

As PSU football season dawns, burning questions exist

It sure seems like a lifetime ago that Matt Campbell was named to succeed…

UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State Football has announced that its 2026 season and home opener against…

Stripe Out set first game

Ohio State and Oregon hold down the top two spots and the Southeastern Conference has five…

Coaches place Penn State football at No. 17

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Area Life

Prospects looking good

A worker from Main Line Commercial Pools sandblasts the bottom of Prospect Pool in…

I’m all ears

Today's puzzles: August 6, 2026

NEW YORK — The New York Film Festival has unveiled the main slate of films to…

New York Film Festival unveils main slate lineup

Do you think the war in Iran is worth the cost, even if it means gasoline, heating fuel and groceries are more expensive?

Yes. We can’t put a price on being safe from those who would use nuclear weapons. Yes. But U.S. officials should work harder to make those items more affordable again. No. After the first bombing, I think we were safe from nuclear weapons. No. I don’t believe in war of any type.

Local Business

Briefcase

JOHNSTOWN Penn Highlands secures accreditation reaffirmation Pennsylvania Highlands Community College has received reaffirmation of accreditation from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. The commission granted the reaffirmation on June 25, confirming that the college continues to meet the rigorous standards of quality and accountability expected of accredited institutions. The reaffirmation followed a comprehensive…

Electronic Arts closes $55B go-private sale

Briefcase: Colonial Courtyard honored

Ticker: US stocks hold near records; oil slips

Editorials

NS merger must be watched

The fate of the proposed merger under which Norfolk Southern Railroad would be acquired by Union Pacific Railroad, creating America’s first transcontinental rail freight carrier, is beginning to undergo scrutiny by the U.S. Surface Transportation Board under what is being touted as a tough new standard. Therefore, the review, now just beginning, will not…

Human verification essential

Transparency ensures public gets answers

Region must remain great destination

Public Records

Divorces

Editor’s note: The following information was provided by the prothonotary’s offices at area county courthouses. Blair County WANSLEY — Katherine M.; Adonis B., both of Hollidaysburg. Married May 3, 2010. FITZGERALD — William B., Duncansville; Jennifer, Hollidaysburg. Married June 30, 2007. GRASSER — Abbygale, no address available; Colin, Altoona. Married Oct. 14, 2023. BENNETT…

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