State budget trims spending plan

July 13, 2026

Pennsylvania lawmakers approved and Gov. Josh Shapiro signed a $50.8 billion budget plan Sunday that does not raise taxes or drain the state’s Rainy Day Fund while shaving billions off the $53 billion plan proposed by Shapiro in February. “From day one, my Administration has been laser-focused on delivering results for the people of Pennsylvania — and what we’re doing is working,” said Governor Shapiro. “In a divided legislature, we’ve proven time and again that Democrats and Republicans can come together to get stuff done for the good people of Pennsylvania.” The deal ...

Spring Cove School Board hires new high school principal

July 13, 2026

ROARING SPRING — Members of the Spring Cove School Board welcomed the new Central High School principal at Monday’s meeting. Deborah Oakes — who started July 6 — will take over for current high school Principal Stephanie Thompson. Thompson’s last day is Aug. 3. A graduate of ...

Former New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co. Inc. CEO remembered for community impact

July 13, 2026

Living in the area for more than 80 years, former New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co. Inc. president and CEO Donald L. Detwiler knew Blair County like the back of his hand, according to family and friends. He knew of every road and dirt path within 200 miles of his house, daughter Kim Detwiler ...

A fond farewell: Thousands turn out in Cresson for Big Boy’s send-off

July 12, 2026

CRESSON — Local residents agreed: The arrival of the Union Pacific Big Boy locomotive Saturday morning brought in one of the biggest crowds in Cresson history. “I’ve been up here for 40 years, and I’ve never seen anything like this,” Cresson Borough President Ed Lebo said as ...

Influential Sen. Lindsey Graham, a close Trump ally, dies after a brief and sudden illness

July 12, 2026

WASHINGTON — Sen. Lindsey Graham, one of President Donald Trump's closest allies in Congress who traveled the globe to advocate for a more aggressive U.S. foreign policy, has died after a "brief and sudden illness," his office said. He was 71. The statement posted on social media early ...

Bedford Springs pastry chef Harshal Naik has recipe for success

July 12, 2026

BEDFORD — Over the past few years, guests at the Omni Bedford Springs Resort & Spa have been delighted to see extravagant gingerbread displays in the main lobby during Christmas, giant chocolate bunnies at Easter and a large American flag cake on Independence Day. These confections are ...