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Cresson native to perform song at Flight 93 Memorial

Josh Gallagher will be performing his new original song, “Never Forget,” at the Flight 93 National Memorial in Shanksville on Friday, Sept. 11. “It’s the biggest honor of my career so far,” Gallagher said. Currently available for presave across streaming platforms, “Never ...

Fire companies get state aid boost

State financial aid for fire companies gets a modest boost under the new budget while legislation to ramp up support is still in the hopper. The caps for loans under the state Fire and Emergency Medical Services Loan Program increase by various amounts depending on the spending category. For example, the two percent loans to help companies buy new apparatus, facilities and equipment are now capped at $750,000 versus $636,000 before. The loan caps for new aerial apparatus are $750,000 versus $494,000 before. The loan terms are extended to 30 years from 20 years. The Fiscal Year ...

Supreme Court OKs ballroom project

WASHINGTON — A divided Supreme Court on Monday allowed the White House to continue construction on a $400 million ballroom project as lawsuits play out, a win for President Donald Trump as he flexes unprecedented executive power and remakes the capital. The apparent 5-4 decision replaces a temporary order issued earlier this month, shortly before a court-ordered halt would have gone into effect. That temporary order was signed by Chief Justice John Roberts, assigned to handle appeals from the capital. But he publicly disagreed with the latest decision, writing a strong dissent that ...

Johnstown man gets 19 to 56 years in intimidation case

The Johnstown man who fled charges in Blair and Cambria counties and was captured in June 2024 by U.S. Marshals after a year on the run was sentenced in July to about 19- to 56-years’ incarceration. Following a three-day trial by court in front of Judge Jackie Atherton Bernard in May, ...

Fishertown man faces attempted rape charge

A Fishertown man is behind bars after allegedly trying to rape a woman and then beating her when she did not cooperate. Garet William McIntyre, 22, was arraigned Friday by Magisterial District Judge Kevin R. Diehl on single felony counts of criminal attempt – rape and criminal attempt – ...

Chambersburg man accused of rape

A Chambersburg man is accused of raping a woman in an incident that left her with about 45 bite marks across her body. Charles Andrew Hicks III, 34, was arraigned Thursday by Magisterial District Judge Matthew Dunio on single felony counts of rape, sexual assault and strangulation, as well as ...