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Allegany launches $65M campaign in Bedford

Allegany College of Maryland celebrated its commitment to Bedford County and the surrounding region Friday with the Pennsylvania launch of “Inspire Hope. Empower Tomorrow.” The $65 million comprehensive campaign aims to invest in students and strengthen the communities ACM ...

Blairsville man sentenced in Altoona drug overdose

HOLLIDAYSBURG — A Blairsville man who supplied the drugs that led to the overdose death of a city resident in February 2022 was sentenced Friday morning to five- to 20-years’ incarceration. Brian Scot Davenport Jr., 36, pleaded guilty to single felony counts of drug delivery resulting in ...

A moment in time: Huntingdon Arts Council, kids create time capsule

HUNTINGDON — Full of pride and hope for future generations of the community, the Huntingdon County Arts Council sealed a time capsule Thursday evening that is set to be open in 25 years. The time capsule celebrates the “Kindness lives here” project, a replica of downtown Huntingdon ...

Local disaster recovery specialist recalls working 9/11

Altoona native Jim Maher remembered kissing his daughter goodbye before starting his job as Pennsylvania’s first disaster recovery specialist in September 2001. “I told her I would see her in six months, but I was gone for two years,” he said. Maher was moving into his office in ...

Divorces

Editor’s note: The following information was provided by the prothonotary’s offices at area county courthouses. Blair County MERRITTS – Jill; Ryan, both of Williamsburg. Married April 17, 2025. FORNARI – Charles L. II; Stefanie M., both of Altoona. Married Sept. 10, 2018. MANCENO – Noah A.; Victoria A., both of Altoona. Married June 29, 2024. MILLER – Delaney, Altoona; Joseph Jr., East Freedom. Married Jan. 23, 2017. WOMBACHER – Samantha; Matthew, both of Altoona. Married July 27, 2019. McGOVERN – Joanne, Tyrone; Thomas, Philipsburg. Married May 2, ...