HOLLIDAYSBURG — The cost of repairs to Blair County’s employee parking garage on Mulberry Street is increasing in light of additional work. Commissioners voted Thursday to approve a change order adding $226,305 to the general construction contract, increasing that contract’s total to ...
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s administration said Thursday it plans to overhaul Head Start, tossing out many of the regulations that are the hallmark of the early education program for the nation’s neediest children. Officials from the Department of Health and Human Services, ...
A Martinsburg man is accused of causing a vehicle crash after allegedly driving over 90 mph in a 35 mph zone, resulting in life-threatening injuries for another driver. Draven Daniel Ahern, 22, was arraigned Wednesday by Magisterial District Judge Andrew L. Blattenberger on a felony count of ...
A city man is behind bars after allegedly trying to steal a vehicle out of a Dollar General parking lot while intoxicated. Erickson Sheirdan McKinnon, 36, was arraigned Tuesday by Magisterial District Judge Benjamin F. Jones on single felony counts of robbery and theft, as well as a single ...
Portage Summerfest will be held today, Friday, Aug. 7, through Sunday, Aug. 9, at Crichton McCormick Park. There is no admission charge and parking is free. The festival grounds open at 4 p.m. today, with Old 97, a Johnny Cash tribute band, slated to take the main stage at 5 p.m. Food and vendor booths will be open throughout the weekend, along with inflatable rides, a dime pitch, kids activities, bingo, and entertainment on both the gazebo and main stages. Saturday features the Mustang Dash 5K at 7:30 a.m. Bingo begins at 1 p.m. in the bingo tent and the Summerfest parade, sponsored ...
The Bedford County America250 Parade will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 9, in downtown Bedford. The parade was postponed from last week. Those taking part in the parade should report to the Bedford County Fairgrounds for staging and line-up starting at 1 p.m. The parade will begin at the fairgrounds, travel east on Pitt Street (Route 30), turn right on Juliana Street and disband at the National Museum of the American Coverlet.
