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Some charter students lose access to yellow buses

Two weeks before the start of classes at his all-boys charter school near Pittsburgh, founder Darryl Canady received an email from his local public school district saying it wouldn’t provide traditional bus rides to his students this year. Instead, Woodland Hills School District said it ...

Bellwood man convicted of rape charges

The Bellwood man accused of raping an unconscious woman in March 2021 was convicted Wednesday of rape and related charges following a two-day jury trial. A Blair County jury found Brian Lee Campbell, 43, guilty of single felony counts of rape and sexual assault, as well as two misdemeanor ...

Blair County municipalities, regional projects receive funding

Three municipalities in Blair County will receive funding through the state’s Multimodal Transportation Fund. According to a news release from Gov. Josh Shapiro’s office, Antis Township will receive $300,000 to extend the Logan Valley Trail to Lower Riggles Gap Road. Bellwood Borough will receive $473,000 for Phase 2 of the Main Street Streetscape Project, while Woodbury Township will receive $1,235,000 to replace the Larke Road Bridge. The funding was announced Monday and includes 50 highway, bridge, aviation, port, bike and pedestrian projects across 27 counties. These new ...

Fracking comeback faces new obstacle

Gas industry officials and environmental advocates alike predict that rising energy demand from data centers will drive a surge in natural gas demand. Environmental groups are pushing for stricter setback requirements before an expected resurgence in fracking. Current rules bar so-called ...