What does America mean to me?
As the nation celebrates its 250th anniversary, residents are sharing what they love best about our country. Click here to view the page. — Compiled by Colette Costlow
Erie museum celebrates return of US Brig Niagara
The Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission on Thursday welcomed the U.S. Brig Niagara back to her home port at the Erie Maritime Museum, on time as promised to kick off the holiday weekend. The return marks the successful completion of an extensive $6.9 million restoration and refit, ...
Four men held for theft of donation containers
Four men are behind bars with bail denied after an investigation into the theft of the Altoona Rescue Mission’s metal donation containers led to the discovery of about $90,000 in missing containers and trailers full of stolen donations. Escobar Argueta, 32, and Gomez Palacios, 32, both from ...
Some like it hot: Extraordinary Northeast heat arrives to clash with Fourth of July revelry
Multiday warnings of extreme heat landed in New York, Boston and Philadelphia on Wednesday as sultry weather pushed east just ahead of Fourth of July celebrations in a region that revels in its role as a historic hub of U.S. independence. Temperatures in the high 90s Fahrenheit were ...
Reservoir Road sewer project delay stirs criticism
Several Reservoir Road residents lambasted Blair Township Water and Sewer Authority engineer Dave Cunningham of Keller Engineers at an authority meeting Wednesday over issues with a sewer project, including a missed a deadline that will keep the authority from using a $2.5 million American ...
Myrtle Beach flight earns high marks for convenience
MARTINSBURG — Jackie Ivock of Johnstown didn’t realize she was part of history Wednesday when she boarded Contour Airlines’ first flight from the Altoona-Blair County Airport to Myrtle Beach to celebrate her 60th birthday there. Ivock, alongside her relative Maggie Ivock, ...