Minor delays can be expected on Reservoir Road between Route 22 and Loop Road in Frankstown Township, Blair County, from Monday, May 11, through Friday, May 15. PennDOT said highway painting and sign removal on Reservoir Road will be conducted between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. There will be lane ...

It doesn’t take a national observance of Mothers Day to remind me of the good fortune I had to be mothered by Pearl Wentz; it just enhances the memory. From the time I was born until I left home for good at the age of 22, my mother had a major influence on every important decision that ...

Newborns at UPMC Magee-Womens at UPMC Altoona buzzed with cuteness, highlighting the joy of welcoming new beginnings and honoring moms this Mother’s Day. Babies born during this special time of year receive special UPMC Magee-Womens onesies and handcrafted bee hats, lovingly crocheted by ...

The state Senate approved legislation Wednesday stiffening the penalties for illegal trucking schools but only after clarifying the tougher penalties don’t apply for minor rule violations. Senate Bill 1294 would increase the penalty for operating an illegal trucking school from $2,500 to ...

A 39% rise in gasoline prices and a 51% increase in diesel fuel prices during the past year have Pennsylvania consumers “stressed and struggling” — in the words of one state lawmaker — but proposals in the Legislature to reduce or eliminate taxes that add to the cost have gained little ...

HOLLIDAYSBURG — Some Blair County inmates may soon have the option of being released if they’re willing to comply with court-ordered conditions, including ankle bracelet monitoring. While the county’s parole and probation office has a history of relying on ankle bracelets to supervise ...