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Prison stabbing victim details alleged attack

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HOLLIDAYSBURG — One of the two victims in a 2023 prison stabbing detailed the events leading up to the attack during the first day of the accused perpetrator’s jury trial on Wednesday. John Javit was called to the stand by Blair County First Assistant District Attorney Nichole Smith and ...

Central Cambria High School students test civics knowledge

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EBENSBURG — Since the Cambria County Liberty Torch made its way to Central Cambria this week, district officials decided to celebrate in a big way — with an inaugural civics bowl competition in which about 45 students put their knowledge of the country and the county’s history to the ...

Bear trap placed behind Hollidaysburg Area School District building

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The Hollidaysburg Area School District announced that the state Game Commission has placed a bear trap in the wooded area directly behind the baseball building at the Senior High near Fox Hollow Development following a confirmed sighting near the school campuses. While the goal is to safely ...

Williamsburg Community School District faces $650K deficit

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WILLIAMSBURG — The Williamsburg Community School District is facing an estimated $650,000 deficit for the 2026-27 school year, but is not likely to increase taxes to bridge the gap. School board members looked at preliminary budget figures Tuesday night during their committee of the whole ...

Former mafia boss speaks at Ebensburg church

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EBENSBURG — It was a packed house Monday night at Holy Name Catholic Church in Ebensburg, as guests came to hear a former Mafia boss speak about his religious journey. Michael Franzese, 74, was known as the “Prince of the Mafia” in the 1980s before serving prison time on state ...