BEDFORD — When Jennifer Marsh succeeded Bette Slayton as president/CEO of Bedford County Development Association in 2025, she was told she had big shoes to fill. “Everyone said I had big shoes to fill; the woman was a force for 35 years. I say I have a new set of shoes. I was ...
Pennsylvania ranks in the bottom third of states overall in educational freedom, according to a new report. The Heritage Foundation’s Education Freedom Report Card ranked the commonwealth 36th overall, down six places from 2025, with declines in three of five categories: education choice, teacher freedom, and transparency; and in return on investment and civics education. The rankings combine policies and statistics from multiple years, including 2020-21 school spending, 2024 national assessment results, and more recent information on education choice and teacher ...
Clearfield Arts Studio Theatre Inc. has partnered with Lanager’s Tree Farm for a holiday fundraiser, offering the community a chance to decorate for the season while supporting the local theater. The fundraiser features fresh evergreen wreaths, swags, centerpieces and other holiday decorations that would bring a festive touch to homes, businesses, churches and organizations. Proceeds will help CAST continue providing quality theatrical productions, educational opportunities and arts programming for children, adults and families throughout the Clearfield community. To support the ...
Pennsylvania-based company Intruder Films used real snowfall, terrain and high winds in both Blair and Bedford counties while filming their upcoming psychological horror movie, “A Cold Season.” “The location is one of the main characters of the film,” writer and director ...
Editor’s note: The following information was provided by the prothonotary’s offices at area county courthouses. Blair County SMITH — Saje, Altoona; Tierney Peters, New Oxford. Married June 1, 2025. BRUNNER — Florene, no address available; Jeffrey, Altoona. Married Dec. 26, 2002. BROWN — Megan A.; Christopher A., both of Claysburg. Married June 30, 2001. FRANK — Karen E.; Douglas E., both of Hollidaysburg. Married July 27, 1991. MALDONADO — Angela K., Roaring Spring; Marvin Y., Lindenwold, N.J. Married Dec. 21, 2005. PRIDE — Lindsay, no address available; ...
Editor’s note: the following information was provided by the prothonotary’s offices at area county courthouses. Blair County Bradley D. Shannon and Daniella E. A. Reid, both of Altoona. Charles R. Sharretts VI and Caleigh R. Richards, both of Hollidaysburg. Blake R. Shaw and Jessalyn A. Weyant, both of Duncansville. Brady A. Shaw and Jami L. Baker, both of Duncansville. Aaron M. Shawley and Allison G. Leader, both of Everett. Matthew R. Shiffler and Brandie M. Fox, both of Altoona. Derek L. Showalter, Martinsburg, and Amanda S. Bellock, Ebensburg. Zachary B Simpson ...
