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zNewsletter Sunday

A holiday treat

CARROLLTOWN - The Christmas spirit was in the air as community volunteers made crafts with third graders last week at Cambria Heights Elementary School. Inside teacher Amanda Walls' classroom on Dec. 16, nearly 20 students were in a cheerful and festive mood as they switched from one station ...

Officers spread holiday cheer

Blair County Sheriff James E. Ott described the county's second Shop with a Cop event as a "win" for both children and law enforcement officers, as children get the chance to connect with officers while promoting positivity within the community. "We're still there usually during the bad times, ...

Penn State proud

When Ellie Sheehan runs onto the manicured expanse of Kentucky bluegrass inside Beaver Stadium, the whole world fades away. She's no longer under the spotlight of 106,000 enraptured fans, but back in Hollidaysburg with her dad, practicing the flip to an empty Tiger Stadium. For the past 54 ...

Parents warned of online gaming dangers

Chances are that your child has downloaded gaming platforms such as Roblox, Minecraft or Discord onto their smart devices. Although these platforms encourage kids to play with their friends online, they can make conversations between vulnerable children and predatory adults a reality. Richard ...

Fitting tribute – Bedford unveils America250PA bell

BEDFORD - The county's America250PA bell not only shows off all the beauty found within its borders, but also pays tribute to a community leader who chaired the America250PA Bedford County Committee before his unexpected death in July. During an unveiling and dedication ceremony Thursday ...

Leap-The-Dips sale on hold for now

Blair County President Judge Wade Kagarise Monday issued a six-month injunction barring the Lakemont Partnership from selling the historic Leap-The-Dips roller coaster in connection with a lawsuit the county filed against the partnership Dec. 9. Kagarise initially issued an injunction Thursday ...