Changes to Medicaid already affecting rolls

July 9, 2026

Controversial work requirements added to the Medicaid program were intended to ensure that able-bodied adults are earning paychecks and enrolled in employer-provided healthcare coverage whenever possible. Critics say the way the new requirement is being implemented, though, creates barriers that could boot people from Medicaid even if they are working. The Big Beautiful Bill signed into law last summer by President Donald Trump mandates that most adults enrolled in Medicaid must work or do other qualifying activities at least 80 hours a month. However, a final rule issued by the ...

Blair County issues disaster declaration for Tyrone Borough, Snyder Township after flooding

July 9, 2026

HOLLIDAYSBURG — Blair County commissioners on Thursday issued a disaster declaration for Tyrone Borough and Snyder Township in light of damage caused by Sunday’s rainstorm and flooding. The declaration is one of several steps that must be completed before property owners are in a position ...

Duncansville Borough Council discusses possible regulation mailing for e-bikes

July 9, 2026

DUNCANSVILLE — Members of the Duncansville Borough Council discussed issuing a physical e-bike/vehicle regulation flyer to borough residents and an online version through their monthly email newsletter after public discussion at Wednesday’s meeting. This proposal follows last month’s ...

Duncansville assistance form raises concern

July 9, 2026

DUNCANSVILLE — A few residents aired concerns about Duncansville Borough’s practice for residents to request property assistance by borough employees before the citizen request sheet was unanimously approved during Wednesday’s meeting. Now that the form has been approved, borough residents who need outdoor work done on their properties are allowed to request an assistance form. Once approved, borough employees can use equipment to take care of that request. The citizen request sheet was included under the solicitor’s report by Michael S. Emerick, who spoke about formalizing ...

Greenfield Township residents urged to attend Bedford Street project open house

July 9, 2026

HOLLIDAYSBURG — Blair County leaders are encouraging Greenfield Township residents to attend a July 15 open house meeting in Claysburg, where plans for improvements to County Road 101 — also known as Bedford Street — will be available for review and comment. Those interested in the project can attend the open house meeting at any time between 3:30 and 7 p.m. at the Greenfield Community Center, 122 Senior Drive. Commissioner Amy Webster said Thursday that the meeting will offer an opportunity for people to learn more about the forthcoming efforts in the ongoing project being ...

Pennsylvania Superior Court rejects inmate’s challenge to sentence

July 9, 2026

The Pennsylvania Superior Court on Tuesday rejected an argument that a prison sentence for a probation violation imposed on a 61-year-old DuBois man was excessive and that it could mean he would be serving the rest of his life behind bars. The Superior Court opinion written by Judge Timika ...