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Logan Valley Mall stores struggle with power outages

Businesses within the Logan Valley Mall have reportedly lost hundreds of thousands of dollars after a transformer blew out three weeks ago and forced 10 stores to temporarily close. Jamie Powers, an assistant manager of Joseph Jacob Jewelers, on the second floor of the mall, said he hasn't ...

Fun for the family: Local fair season kicks off

The 165th Clearfield County Fair kicked off the local fair season on Friday, July 17, giving local residents and visitors much to do and see, including platinum selling country artist Gavin Adcock on July 19, Bull Ride Mania on July 22 and truck and tractor pulls on July 23. Powers & Thomas ...

Bedford Springs pastry chef Harshal Naik has recipe for success

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 ...

Penn State Altoona summer academy brings art to life for students

A group of six rising high school sophomores, juniors and seniors are spending this week fully immersed in the visual arts at Penn State Altoona as part of a new summer academy. The program allows students to engage with traditional and digital modes of making art -- including drawing, ...

Details released on event planned to commemorate 25th anniversary of 9/11

A moving observance rooted in faith, patriotism and civic pride will take place Sept. 11 at the Jaffa Shrine Center to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks, officials said during a press conference Wednesday. Patrick White, a past president of the Friends of Flight 93 ...

Armor Health selected as new medical provider for Blair County Prison

HOLLIDAYSBURG — A Florida-based company is expected to take over inmate medical care at the Blair County Prison as of Aug. 1, after the county’s longtime contract with PrimeCare Medical, a Harrisburg-based company, expires as of July 31. Commissioners voted Thursday to award a three-year ...