The Logan Township supervisors Thursday authorized an application for a $3 million grant from the state Department of Community and Economic Development’s Multi-Modal Transportation Grant program to help pay for construction of a second entrance to the township’s Strawberry Hills ...
Taxing skill games could generate more than $1 billion a year in tax revenue, according to estimates by the administration of Gov. Josh Shapiro. And a Supreme Court ruling is forcing lawmakers to decide whether to legalize and tax the machines creates the tantalizing opportunity to use skill games revenue to plug what could otherwise be a daunting funding shortfall. The state Independent Fiscal Office this week updated its revenue forecast for the 2026-27 fiscal year, now projecting that the state will bring in $49.75 billion — about $3.55 billion less than Shapiro’s proposed ...
Editor’s note: This week marks the final chapter in our three-month series of exploring America at 250 years old through the lens of some of the most important national events that took place in our communities. We enjoyed presenting these important slices of American history — and hope ...
Editor’s note: the following information was provided by the prothonotary’s offices at area county courthouses. Blair County Matthew D. Stawinski and Elizabeth A. Stitt, both of Altoona. Matthew J. Stiffler, Hollidaysburg, and Kimberly F. Stratton, Huntingdon. Kara N. Stultz and Daniel A. Wagner, both of Williamsburg. Angel M. Vines, State College, and Ricky D. Weesner, Harrisburg. Khala L. Vines and Dylan J. Zehner, both of Altoona. Piney F. Walk and Angela R. Wojtaszek, both of Tyrone. Laura M. Wallace and Zackery N. Walters, both of Duncansville. Annie M. Wengerd ...
Editor’s note: The following information was provided by the prothonotary’s offices at area county courthouses. Blair County FORNEY –– Adora; Brian, both of Altoona. No date of marriage available. Bedford County LARSON – Crystal, Robert, both of Imler. Cambria County HENRY –– Marvin L. Jr.; Cynthia L. Huntingdon County COHENOUR –– Victoria Renee; William Lee, both of Shade Gap. Married June 7, 2008.
Utah restricted fireworks and declared a state of emergency Friday ahead of July Fourth celebrations as the United States’ largest wildfire expanded its reach across more tinder-dry forest as crews rush to fight new blazes in the arid state. The National Weather Service issued a rare “Particularly Dangerous Situation” warning as dry, windy conditions provided fuel for more fires across the western U.S. The Cottonwood Fire in a sparsely populated area of southern Utah started Monday. It ballooned to more than 112 square miles by Friday, burning unchecked as strong winds grounded ...
