New hires and promotions Dr. Jennifer Silvis of Sidman, a trauma surgeon, has joined the Level 1 Trauma Center team at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. Silvis completed her medical education at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine and her residency in general surgery at Conemaugh ...

Blair County Chess Master LLC to Thomas M. Settle, 433 Third Ave., Altoona, $68,000. Tyler S. and Emily Ginter to Aaron D. Keller, 2112 Second Ave., Altoona, $94,900. Joseph V. Adamec, Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown, to Jason L. and Robin A. Settle, 504 Holliday Hills Drive, Hollidaysburg, ...

The following people have made filings in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Pittsburgh. Chapter 7 involves selling assets to pay debts. Chapter 13 is a plan to pay debts using income. Chapter 11 involves reorganization to pay off debt. Filings by county include: Blair County Carlo Siplin. ...

It’s fair to say Mark Barnhart is a reluctant winner. “I am very proud to receive the award, but I am uncomfortable with the ‘I.’ For me, it has always been a ‘we,’” Barnhart said. Barnhart, owner and chairman of the board of NPC Inc., will be honored Monday as the 19th winner ...

New hires and promotions Heather Smith has accepted the position of chief operating officer at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown. Smith has served as the chief executive officer at Conemaugh Meyersdale Medical Center since 2014. She first joined Conemaugh Meyersdale in ...

Blair County David B. and Deborah C. Locke to Jacqueline E. Crum, 302 E. Whittier Ave., Altoona, $117,500. Gerard R. and Laura L. Frederick to Steven E. Pheasant, 2108 15th Ave., Altoona, $40,000. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to Andrew J. Ott, 728 S. Main St., Roaring ...