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Public Records September 5, 2026

Editor’s note: The following information was provided by the prothonotary’s offices at area county courthouses. Blair County KOCH –– Angel; Christopher, both of Altoona. Married July 12, 2014. SPRANKLE –– April; Robert J. Jr., both of Altoona. Married April 4, 2009. WRIGHT –– Troy; Polly, both of Roaring Spring. Married Sept. 1, 2001. CLARK –– Kori L.; Steven W., both of Bellwood. Married June 27, 1998. SUTER –– Matthew; Victoria, both of Altoona. Married Aug. 29, 2020. CARROLL –– Penny J.; Steven M. Jr., both of Tyrone. Married Feb. 15, ...

Saint Francis University to hold suicide prevention walk

Local News September 4, 2026

Saint Francis University will hold its Suicide Prevention Walk from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9, on the campus mall. The event aims to raise awareness of suicide prevention, challenge the stigma surrounding mental health and remind those who are struggling that they are not alone. First ...

Played out: Hollidaysburg American Legion closes wooden play park due to unsafe conditions

Local News September 4, 2026

HOLLIDAYSBURG — The Hollidaysburg American Legion recently closed its large, wooden play park to the public due to safety concerns, with Legion officials confirming their intent to raze and replace the structure. American Legion Post 516 Commander Sam Dunkle said “there has been a lot ...

Altoona driver gets 5-10 years in DUI death

Local News September 4, 2026

HOLLIDAYSBURG — The city man who caused the death of 17-year-old Lundyn Treese by crashing a truck while driving under the influence was sentenced Friday afternoon to the statutory maximum of five to 10 years’ incarceration. Family and friends of Treese, some sporting light blue t-shirts ...

Teen charged in stabbing

Local News September 4, 2026

Authorities released police bodycam footage Thursday showing the discovery of a Pennsylvania college student’s body that led to the arrest of her boyfriend, who said in court documents that a “demon” told him to stab her. The boyfriend’s mother, meanwhile, is accused of helping him cover up the crime, according to state police. Royce Moser, 18, of North Strabane Township, faces a homicide charge in the death of Karoline Heintz, a student at PennWest California University whose body was found Aug. 20 after she failed to return to the southwestern Pennsylvania college, ...

Johnstown Inclined Plane reopening delayed

Local News September 4, 2026

Despite CamTran officials proclaiming the Johnstown Inclined Plane would reopen Friday, mother nature had other plans as severe weather caused road closures, storm damage and power and cell service outages throughout the area Thursday night. Passenger service at Johnstown Inclined Plane was ...