A city man was taken into custody after allegedly threatening to commit family annihilation while brandishing a kitchen knife. Evan Michael Barner, 33, was arraigned June 28 by Magisterial District Judge Benjamin F. Jones on a single felony count of aggravated assault, seven misdemeanor ...
The Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament in Altoona is getting ready to roll out the welcome mat for thousands of tourists anticipated to visit the region. The historic Big Boy No. 4014 locomotive will be in the Altoona area July 8-11 as part of its nationwide tour in celebration of the 250th ...
Time will no longer stand still in Hollidaysburg as the American Legion rededicates the Blair County Courthouse clocktower the morning of July 4 following a successful fundraising campaign that saw donations exceed $100,000. The Fort Fetter American Legion began fundraising efforts in early ...
As the nation celebrates its 250th anniversary, residents are sharing what they love best about our country. Click here to view the page. — Compiled by Colette Costlow
The Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission on Thursday welcomed the U.S. Brig Niagara back to her home port at the Erie Maritime Museum, on time as promised to kick off the holiday weekend. The return marks the successful completion of an extensive $6.9 million restoration and refit, ...
Four men are behind bars with bail denied after an investigation into the theft of the Altoona Rescue Mission’s metal donation containers led to the discovery of about $90,000 in missing containers and trailers full of stolen donations. Escobar Argueta, 32, and Gomez Palacios, 32, both from ...
