Household chemical collection event to be held in Cambria

June 2, 2026

Pennsylvania Resources Council in partnership with the Cambria County Solid Waste Authority will host a one-day household chemical collection event in Ebensburg to provide residents with an opportunity to safely and cost-effectively dispose of common chemicals such as cleaners, paints, batteries, e-cigarettes/vapes, motor oil and pesticides. The collection event will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 6, at the Central Cambia High School, Ebensburg. All participants must register in advance by visiting www.prc.org/CollectionEvents or by calling 412-488-7490. A $20 fee will ...

Altoona traffic stop results in drug charges

June 1, 2026

Two city residents were taken into custody Saturday after a traffic stop led officers to discover a large amount of cocaine in their vehicle. Brandy Jo Etchison, 46, and Marco Demetrius Martin, 37, were arraigned Saturday by Magisterial District Judge Andrew L. Blattenberger on two felony ...

Safety first: Officials, instructors urge swimmers to take lessons

June 1, 2026

As residents pull off their swimming pool tarps and vacationers flock to state park lakes, local organizations are encouraging individuals, both young and old, to take swimming lessons. About 1,000 children and adolescents die from unintentional drowning in the United States, making it the ...

Train of events: First of six NS America250 locomotives to be painted in Juniata takes to mainline

June 1, 2026

The first of six Norfolk Southern locomotives that will be painted at the Juniata Shops to represent historic American “icons” to mark the nation’s 250th birthday this year rolled out of the local railyard and up and over the Horseshoe Curve Monday, with several NS executive office cars ...

Celebrated Altoona Symphony director steps down

June 1, 2026

Orchestra Director Nicholas “Nick” Palmer is known for striking a beautiful chord with the Altoona Symphony Orchestra, having conducted many musicians for 30 years. While his resume is full of music education and conducting experience, he attributes much of his success to the vibrant ...

The Last Juicebox Project spreads Type 1 diabetes awareness

June 1, 2026

Two Blair County residents are raising awareness about Type 1 diabetes through their startup nonprofit program, one juicebox at a time. Founded in September 2025 by Jamie Plunkett and Jill Parrilla, The Last Juicebox Project works to support families affected by Type 1 diabetes, as they ...