Two kittens might have used up one of their nine lives as they traveled from Claysburg to Altoona on Tuesday morning, tucked in the engine compartment of a Claysburg woman’s car. According to Altoona Fire Department Captain Josh Link, firefighters were dispatched about 8 a.m. to the ...
William “Billy” Forsht wore many hats — he was a business owner, long-time firefighter and, above all, a caring person. Forsht, 73, of Altoona, died May 11 at his residence as he was preparing to leave for a beach vacation. Growing up, he was employed by Grandview Cemetery, Forsht ...
Pennsylvania Resources Council in partnership with the Cambria County Solid Waste Authority will host a one-day household chemical collection event in Ebensburg to provide residents with an opportunity to safely and cost-effectively dispose of common chemicals such as cleaners, paints, ...
PORTAGE — After receiving a high price tag for a traffic study quote, Portage Borough Council members are investigating other options, including a potential speed hump, to resolve a reported speeding problem at Terrace Circle. Last month, the council voted to move forward with a public ...
As residents pull off their swimming pool tarps and vacationers flock to state park lakes, local organizations are encouraging individuals, both young and old, to take swimming lessons. About 1,000 children and adolescents die from unintentional drowning in the United States, making it the ...
The first of six Norfolk Southern locomotives that will be painted at the Juniata Shops to represent historic American “icons” to mark the nation’s 250th birthday this year rolled out of the local railyard and up and over the Horseshoe Curve Monday, with several NS executive office cars ...