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Markleton man killed in two-vehicle collision on I-99

Local News July 20, 2026

A 22-year-old Markleton man was killed in a two-vehicle accident on I-99 about 4:29 p.m. Sunday. According to state police, Jason S. Sargent Jr. was driving a 2012 Jeep Compass southbound at a very slow rate of speed when a 1998 Dodge Ram 1500 hit the back of the Jeep. The impact pushed the Jeep about 150 feet off the west side of the road and into the berm. Sargent was pronounced dead by the Blair County Coroner. An autopsy was scheduled for Monday in Windber. According to state police, the driver of the Ram, an 18-year-old male from Jersey Shore, and his passenger, a 16-year-old ...

How to keep babies safe when temperatures begin to soar

National News July 20, 2026

Infants, toddlers and young children need outdoor activity to build strong bodies and minds, but they also require extra care in the heat. In the summer months, those twin imperatives can make parents anxious. How long should kids be out? How do I know they’re OK? What should I avoid? Human-caused climate change is making heat waves longer, stronger and more widespread. Much of the U.S. sweltered last week under a heat dome. That shift makes questions about keeping babies safe more pressing, said Dr. Katherine Williamson, a pediatrician with Rady Children’s Health in Orange, ...

Road deaths have declined globally since 1990

National News July 20, 2026

NEW YORK — Road deaths are declining in the U.S. and worldwide, but lower-income countries aren’t experiencing much of the improvement, according to a study published Monday. Global rates of road injuries and deaths each fell more than 30% between 1990 and 2023, according to the study published in Lancet Public Health, which noted the progress varied from country to country. Pedestrian and vehicle occupant deaths rose over that time in six countries — including the United States. However, more recent data shows road deaths fell in the U.S. in 2024 and 2025. The World Health ...

Altoona woman facing drug charges after home visit by probation officers

Local News July 20, 2026

A city woman was taken into custody after Blair County probation officers discovered drugs and drug paraphernalia in her residence during a home visit. Danielle Louise Glunt, 30, was arraigned Friday by Magisterial District Judge Daniel C. DeAntonio on two felony counts of possession with ...

City woman arrested for allegedly assaulting boyfriend

Local News July 20, 2026

A city woman is behind bars after allegedly attacking her boyfriend with a piece of glass while under the influence of alcohol. Mecca Iman Ebron, 36, was arraigned Saturday by Magisterial District Judge Daniel C. DeAntonio on two felony counts of aggravated assault, a single misdemeanor count ...

Budget fails to address gap in home care worker pay

Local News July 20, 2026

The state budget, signed into law by Gov. Josh Shapiro on Sunday, included a boost in funding to increase the rates paid for some home health visits. The deal, however, did not tackle the challenge of bringing Pennsylvania’s Medicaid reimbursement rate for home healthcare in line with the ...