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Public schools in Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference seek dismissal of Bishop McCort suit

Local News June 15, 2026

The public schools that participate in the Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference late last week filed petitions with the U.S. District Court in Johnstown seeking dismissal of a religious discrimination lawsuit filed by Bishop McCort Academy. McCort, located in Johnstown, is one of three religious-based schools in the conference that also includes Bishop Guilfoyle Academy of Altoona and Bishop Carroll Catholic High School of Ebenburg. While the 19 public schools and three religious-based schools of the LHAC, spanning a six-county area, make for good athletic competition, McCort in its ...

Legislators consider legalizing electric scooters for urban use

Local News June 15, 2026

Local officials could authorize electric scooter programs as a new urban ride option under House legislation considered Monday. The Transportation Committee heard testimony on House Bill 1633 sponsored by Rep. Emily Kinkead, D-Allegheny, promoting the commercial e-ride option and private use of scooters as well. HB1633 would apply to Pittsburgh, Scranton and 53 third-class cities. Pennsylvania currently allows the sale of motorized scooters, but not their use. Despite that, scooter use is proliferating. Kinkead said she wants to build on a pilot program operating in Pittsburgh ...

Services for crime victims face funding cuts

Local News June 15, 2026

HARRISBURG — Across Pennsylvania, organizations that provide resources for crime victims are scaling back services, cutting positions, and leaving key roles vacant after the federal fund supporting them has received record-low deposits during President Donald Trump’s second administration. These providers offer no-cost services to people dealing with the aftermath of domestic violence, sexual assault, and other kinds of crimes. “Domestic violence victims who call in the middle of the night, who have been strangled, they try to get them to a shelter so they can feel safe,” ...

Little Steel Strike: How immigration, labor forged Youngstown

Local News June 14, 2026

Editor’s note: At the beginning of the 20th century, America began a period of industrial growth — fueled by the nation’s vast stores of natural resources — that led to victory in two world wars and the nation emerging as a true superpower. One of the cities at the epicenter of that ...

PennDOT: Bedford County resurfacing project to start

Local News June 14, 2026

Bedford County There is a potential for short delays on William Penn Road in Bedford and East St. Clair townships, Bedford County, as work begins on a road resurfacing project. From Monday, June 22, to Friday, July 3, drivers can expect short delays of three to five minutes and lane ...

Forward motion: Penn State Altoona instructor who pioneered dance studies minor retires after 28 years

Local News June 14, 2026

Dance is more than an activity, according to longtime dance artist and educator at Penn State Altoona, KT Huckabee. “I truly believe that if you’re breathing, you’re dancing,” she said. “You are never still. Your heart is beating. You’re breathing.” Bringing the dance ...