An Illinois man has been accused of stealing nearly $250,000 from Bedford County, but the money has been recovered, county commissioners assured residents Thursday. A public statement issued by commissioner Mike Stiles explained that on July 10, the Bedford County Courthouse was the victim of ...
A city Redevelopment Authority representative on Thursday asked the board of the Altoona Water Authority to forgive an outstanding water bill for a derelict Maple Avenue property that the Redevelopment Authority wants to renovate as part of the RA’s ongoing blight intervention ...
The Hollidaysburg Area School District and its top officials filed a petition late last week asking a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed by two district teachers challenging a newer policy that prohibits classroom displays related to sexual orientation or gender identity. Both teachers ...
A Blair County bridge will be renamed to honor Jack and Sheldon Chambers, cousins from Altoona who fought in World War II, during a bridge dedication ceremony at 1 p.m. today, Friday, Sept. 18. The dedication will be held at Lakemont Park, 700 Park Ave., Altoona, Pavilion 7. The bridge, which will formally be named the Jack E. and Sheldon L. Chambers Memorial Bridge after Friday’s ceremony, carries Interstate 99 over Logan Boulevard. “On behalf of my office and the families of Jack and Sheldon, I’d like to personally invite all residents to this incredibly meaningful ...
The Pennsylvania Superior Court on Wednesday rejected a request by a Clearfield County man to withdraw his guilty plea to a burglary charge in Blair County because, he claims, his plea was not entered “knowingly, intelligently or voluntarily.” Cory Lee Hackett, 35, of Mineral Springs is ...
HOLLIDAYSBURG — One of the city teenagers allegedly involved in the 2024 New Year’s Day shooting is heading for jury selection after turning down a plea agreement of 4.5- to 20-years’ incarceration. Ezekiel Marcus Williams, 19, was charged with single felony counts of criminal homicide, ...
