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Career fair scheduled in Centre Coutny

STATE COLLEGE Career fair scheduled Job seekers are invited to attend the PA CareerLink Centre County Fall Career Fair from 1 to 4 p.m. Oct. 22 at C3 Sports, 200 Ellis Place, State College. The event will bring together more than 60 employers from across the region, offering a variety of job opportunities, including full-time, part-time, seasonal, remote and hybrid roles, ranging from entry-level to experienced positions. Pre-registration is encouraged and can be completed at https://bit.ly/42uuhNJ. There is no cost for this event, and it is open to the public. Job seekers are ...

Giant, Martin’s brand taco dinner kits recalled

The Giant Co. is recalling Giant and Martin’s brand hard taco dinner kits after being alerted by the supplier of a possible undeclared milk allergen due to hot chocolate packets found inside the kit. The recall includes the Giant/Martin’s Hard Taco Dinner Kit, 9.4 oz., UPC 068826757516, all lot/all codes, with a best-by date of 3/13/26. Customers with milk allergies who purchased this product should not consume it and bring their purchase receipt to a nearby store for a full refund.

Stuckey opens new facility

HUNTINGDON Stuckey opens new facility Stuckey Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram dealership has opened its new location at 10021 Raystown Road in Huntingdon. The 20,000-square-foot facility will house the dealership’s sales operations, formerly located at 10426 Fairgrounds Road in Huntingdon, and its service and parts operations, formerly located at 288 Water St. in nearby Cassville. The new dealership includes a modern showroom, a comprehensive service center with drive-thru access, 12 service bays, cutting-edge diagnostic equipment, a relaxing waiting area and an onsite Mopar parts ...

Cambria visitor spending reaches $314.8 million

JOHNSTOWN Cambria County’s visitor spending hit $314.8 million in 2024, according to a report prepared for the Pennsylvania Office of Tourism by Tourism Economics and Oxford Economics Company. Cambria County’s tourism industry is said to be fully recovered from the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the report, Cambria County generated $314.8 million in visitor spending, a $14 million increase over 2023. Visitor spending in Cambria County by category totaled $22.6 million on lodging; $72.1 million on food and beverage; $46.3 million on retail; $64 million on recreation; and $109.8 ...

Home & Harvest sets opening date

Home & Harvest, located in Regency Square at 2900 West Plank Road, Suite 2, Altoona, will open for business Oct. 17 following a 10 a.m. ribbon cutting ceremony. Activities planned for the grand opening include demonstrations, site tours, samples, refreshments and more. With two locations in Altoona and Bedford, the storefronts feature a kitchen, classroom, local products, cafe with fresh food, Montessori-inspired imaginative play spaces, special events and more. For more information go to www.homeandharvest.shop. Cornerstone Caregiving now open in Hollidaysburg Cornerstone Caregiving ...

First Energy to help food banks

GREENSBURG First Energy to help food banks The FirstEnergy Foundation is supporting local communities as part of its Hunger Action Month initiative — awarding $750,000 in grants to 37 Pennsylvania food banks and pantries. In total, the initiative is granting $2.5 million to 104 hunger relief organizations across New Jersey, Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Virginia, marking the foundation’s largest hunger-relief investment to date. Area food banks receiving the grants include: Altoona/Blair County Food Bank, Center for Community Action, Everett and State College ...