Between work, family, responsibilities and the countless number of hats that women wear each day, it can feel impossible to find time to relax and socialize with like-minded people in the community. But once a month, a women’s local art group gathers, offering women a space for creative ...
Dubbed a “gentle giant” by some, Barry Kumpf is being remembered as a man of high integrity and a man with a great work ethic. Kumpf, 69, Altoona, passed away Sept. 18 at UPMC Altoona. Kumpf retired as president and CEO of the Blair County Convention Center and was previously general ...
HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania Department of Aging’s oversight of local agencies charged with preventing elder abuse is riddled with weaknesses and deficiencies that could leave vulnerable older adults at further risk of harm, according to a stinging audit released Wednesday by the state’s top fiscal watchdog. The 80-page audit by Auditor General Tim DeFoor’s office also concluded that the department’s new system for monitoring the quality of abuse and neglect investigations no longer looks at key areas — such as whether an older adult was left at risk of harm — creating a ...
IMLER — A woman who was pulled from her burning home Wednesday afternoon later died from her injuries at Conemaugh Nason Hospital, according to the Blair County Coroner’s Office. Resident Carrie Lightener, 56, was home alone when the fire broke out at 11748 William Penn Road, Imler, ...
About 130 people filled a room at the Bavarian Hall Tuesday to express support for passage of a state law that would rescue the “skill games” industry from a June 15 ruling of the state Supreme Court that held the devices are essentially slot machines and must be regulated as such — that is, must be located only in casinos and specially licensed truck stops. Speakers at the rally organized the Bavarian membership, DeLeo Games and manufacturer paceOmatic urged representatives of businesses and organizations that operate the games and depend on the revenue to pressure lawmakers to ...
A Phoenix, Arizona, woman pleaded guilty Tuesday to a federal charge of violating racketeering laws. The charge was filed against her in relation to an illegal drug scheme at the Cambria County Prison. Ashley Aguilar, 27, pleaded guilty to Count Two of the Indictment before U.S. District Judge Stephanie L. Haines in federal court. In connection with the guilty plea, the court was advised that from July 2023 to October 2023, Aguilar conspired to commit money laundering. Aguilar acted as a facilitator in racketeering activities by sending and receiving payments on behalf of inmates ...
