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Mount Aloysius camp hosts future health care leaders

CRESSON — A few dozen area high school students had the opportunity to get a first-hand look at some of Mount Aloysius College’s health care programs during the fifth-annual Future Healthcare Leaders Camp, which concludes today. The camp kicked off Tuesday morning with a simulated car ...

Altoona man held for allegedly breaking infant’s leg during diaper change

A city man is behind bars after allegedly fracturing a 5-month-old baby’s leg while changing their diaper. Deven Shameree Boykin, 25, was arraigned Friday by Magisterial District Judge Daniel C. DeAntonio on single felony counts of aggravated assault – victim less than 13, aggravated ...

Williamsburg school district holds line on taxes as it adopts 2026-27 budget

WILLIAMSBURG — The Williamsburg Community School District board unanimously approved the district’s 2026-27 budget without a tax increase, meaning the district’s millage rate remains at 9.482. The approved budget reflects a revenue of $9,872,305 and expenditures of $10,536,321, ...

Altoona woman accused of attacking boyfriend with two knives

A city woman was taken into custody after allegedly attacking her boyfriend with two knives during an argument. Molly Ryan Leslie, 45, was arraigned Tuesday by Magisterial District Judge Benjamin F. Jones on a felony count of aggravated assault and single misdemeanor counts of simple assault, ...