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HASD Budget Contains Deficit, But No Tax Increase
05/16/13 05:46 AM
The Hollidaysburg Area School Board has introduced their 2013-14 budget.
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Woman Sentenced to Prison for Restraining Grandson
05/16/13 05:45 AM
A Blair County grandmother will spend at least 60 days behind bars for using scarves to ‘hog tie’ her 5-year-old grandson.
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Penn State Defends Medical Changes after Report
05/16/13 05:43 AM
Penn State Football coach Bill O'Brien is aggressively disputing suggestions raised in a report that player medical care has been compromised after the team doctor was replaced.
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Logan Fire Company Receives Grant
05/16/13 05:40 AM
A Logan Township fire company will get some new breathing apparatus thanks to a federal grant.
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Corbett to Tap New Education Secretary
05/16/13 05:39 AM
Governor Tom Corbett says he'll name a central Pennsylvania public school superintendent as his new education secretary, with outgoing Ron Tomalis becoming an adviser on higher education issues.
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PA Senate Confirms Wolf to Be Health Secretary
05/16/13 05:38 AM
The man who had been Pennsylvania's acting secretary of the Department of Health since October now has the job.
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Health Reforms Could Affect Native Americans in PA
05/16/13 05:35 AM
A provision in President Barack Obama's health care overhaul could affect the health insurance coverage for thousands of Pennsylvanians who identify themselves as Native American.
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Military & Business Leaders Support PA Common Core Standards
05/16/13 05:31 AM
Pennsylvania’s Common Core Standards will help ensure that students are better prepared for success in postsecondary education, the workforce and the military, if they choose to serve, said military and business leaders from Pennsylvania today.
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Section of PA Turnpike Closing Over the Weekend
05/16/13 05:30 AM
A section of the Pennsylvania Turnpike will be closed down for a time this weekend.
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Voters Reminded That They Will Be Asked But Not Required to Show Photo ID in Pri
05/15/13 07:13 AM
Secretary of the Commonwealth Carol Aichele urged voters to cast ballots in next Tuesday’s primary election and reminded voters they will again be asked, but not required, to show photo ID at the polls.
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Tomassetti: Valley View Home Sale to Close June 1st
05/15/13 05:14 AM
The sale of Valley View Nursing Home is set to close at the end of the month.
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Offices Merge to Form Blair County Department of Social Services
05/15/13 05:13 AM
Blair County’s Human Services and Mental Health offices are being merged into one operation.
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Cooperative Extension in Talks with Airport Authority to Rent Office Space
05/15/13 05:11 AM
Blair County’s Cooperative Extension Office may find a new home at the Altoona Blair County Airport in Martinsburg.
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Corbett Aide Can't See Medicaid Expansion in 2014
05/15/13 05:09 AM
A top aide to Gov. Tom Corbett says expanding Medicaid eligibility in Pennsylvania under a sweeping federal health care law probably wouldn't take effect until January 2015, even if the governor embraces the idea.
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PA to Sell Cresson Prison Property
05/15/13 05:08 AM
Interested in owning a former state prison? You just may get a chance.
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PA Senators Hear from Beer, Liquor Sellers
05/15/13 05:07 AM
State senators are continuing to explore the liberalization of Pennsylvania's wine, beer and liquor laws in a second hearing that focused on groups that make and sell alcoholic beverages.
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Toomey Shrugs at Prospect of 2016 Sestak Rematch
05/15/13 05:06 AM
Unlike Joe Sestak, Republican Sen. Pat Toomey says he's not thinking about his 2016 re-election campaign just yet.
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Athletic Department Disputes Sports Illustrated Story on Nittany Lion Football M
05/15/13 05:04 AM
Penn State University is disputing an article in Sports Illustrated coming out today, calling the magazine’s characterization of the football program’s medical care programs “erroneous.”“
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DEP Seeks Missing Nuclear Gauge Lost Between PA and West Virginia
05/15/13 05:03 AM
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission and West Virginia state officials are searching for a missing portable gauge containing sealed sources of radioactive material that was lost in West Virginia on May 3, and are asking anyone with information on the missing gauge to report it to DEP.
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Suspect In Case of Missing Altoona Woman Leads Police To Her Remains
05/14/13 05:34 AM
Officials say that the suspect in the case of an Altoona woman missing since 1999 led investigators to her remains.
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Beers: Report on Murray Investigation Due June 3rd
05/14/13 05:33 AM
An investigation into alleged illegal pay raises at the Altoona School District has come to an end – and the findings are set to be released on June 3rd.
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Former AASD Soccer Coached Arraigned on Sex Abuse Charges
05/14/13 05:29 AM
A former Altoona Area School District assistant girls soccer coach has been arraigned on sex abuse charges.
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Convicted Killer Punches Attorney During Hearing
05/14/13 05:28 AM
There was drama in a Blair County courtroom Monday morning when a convicted killer on death row punched his attorney in the face.
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Former Local Radio, TV Personality Dies at 59
05/14/13 05:26 AM
The local broadcasting and arts communities are mourning the loss of one of their own.
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Thieves Target Cambria County Family Who Had House Bombed
05/14/13 05:24 AM
A Cambria County family says thieves stole belongings from a garage after a bomber destroyed their house.
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Philly Abortion Doctor Found Guilty
05/14/13 05:23 AM
An Philadelphia abortion doctor was convicted Monday of first-degree murder and could face execution in the deaths of three babies who were delivered alive and then killed with scissors at his grimy, "house of horrors" clinic.
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Funeral Services for Former PA Governor George Leader Set for Thursday
05/14/13 05:21 AM
Funeral arrangements are now in place for former Pennsylvania Governor George Leader.
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First PA Turnpike Defendant Up Will Fight Charges
05/14/13 05:19 AM
The first of eight defendants to have a preliminary hearing in a state corruption investigation into the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission is planning to contest the charges.
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Search Finally Ends For Missing Altoona Woman
05/13/13 10:20 AM
The search for Sherry Leighty has ended as her remains have been discovered.
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Spanier Was Top Paid Among Public Colleges
05/13/13 06:34 AM
Former Penn State President Graham Spanier became the highest paid public college president of 2011-12 when he was forced out over his handling of the sex abuse scandal involving former assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky, according to a survey released Sunday.
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Recreation Projects Being Completed In Altoona
05/13/13 06:33 AM
Last year the city of Altoona borrowed $1-million for recreation projects. Altoona Mayor Bill Schirf says the city is very pleased that that amount has now grown to $1.3-million because of grants and other funding.
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Public Hearing Scheduled for Potential Adoption of a New City Comprehensive Plan
05/13/13 06:31 AM
Altoona City Council will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, May 22 to hear public comment regarding the proposed new City comprehensive plan: Positively Altoona.
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DUI Patrol Results
05/13/13 05:39 AM
The D.U.I. Task Force conducted a county-wide DUI Patrol this past Friday night into Saturday morning. Officers from seven municipalities participated.
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Pa. Business Leaders Decry Drug Issues In Hiring
05/13/13 05:38 AM
Business leaders say Gov. Tom Corbett was right when he said Pennsylvania employers are having trouble finding prospective workers who can pass a drug test.
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Epoxy Overlay to Begin on the Route 453 Sink Run Bridge
05/13/13 05:36 AM
Tomorrow and Wednesday crews will be placing an epoxy overlay on the Route 453 Sink Run Bridge.
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Feds Chide Pa. On Not Paying Benefits On Time
05/13/13 05:35 AM
A newspaper says federal officials have accused Pennsylvania of "continued failure" in paying first-time unemployment benefits in a timely fashion.
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New Initiative Launched to Reduce Mental Health Stigma and Prejudice
05/13/13 05:34 AM
The Department of Public Welfare has launched a broad, long-term initiative called “Mental Health Matters” to help reduce the stigma and prejudice associated with mental illness that often prevents people from reaching out for help.
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Crews Called Out To Structure Fire In Altoona Thursday
05/10/13 06:07 AM
Fire crews were called out around 10:30 last night to battle a blaze at 2708 3rd Street in the Juniata section of the city.
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Bellwood Woman Accused of Beating Boyfriend's Daughter
05/10/13 06:05 AM
A Bellwood woman is facing charges in an abuse case allegedly involving an eight year old girl.
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Crime Clean-Up Day Set For Saturday
05/10/13 06:04 AM
Tomorrow Altoona gets a bit of a face lift as Operation Our Town holds the fourth annual Crime Clean-Up day.
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DelGrosso's Amusement Park Set For 66th Season
05/10/13 05:33 AM
A local amusement park is getting set to open up for its 66th year of family fun.
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Diesel Truck Explosion Closes Busy Pa. Interstate
05/10/13 05:32 AM
A section of Interstate 81 near Harrisburg is expected to remain closed in both directions for the next several days after a tanker truck fully loaded with diesel fuel overturned Thursday morning and exploded into flames.
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Governor Corbett Orders State Flags Lowered for Former Governor Leader
05/10/13 05:31 AM
Governor Tom Corbett has ordered all Pennsylvania flags lowered to half-staff immediately in honor of former Governor George Leader who died Thursday at the age of 95.
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Pennsylvanians Urged To Take "30 Seconds" To Save Lives
05/10/13 05:29 AM
Pennsylvanians who are awaiting a life-saving organ transplant, who are alive today thanks to receiving a transplant or who’s loved one has given the gift of life, helped launch a new statewide effort to dramatically increase the number of registered organ and tissue donors in the state.
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Pa. University To Allow Guns On Campus
05/10/13 05:26 AM
A university in eastern Pennsylvania has dropped its blanket prohibition on guns and will now allow people with concealed weapons permits to carry them onto campus under certain conditions.
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Parole Board Begins Pilot Program to Remotely Monitor Sex Offender's Computer Us
05/10/13 05:25 AM
Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole Chairman Michael C. Potteiger has announced a pilot program with Securus software to monitor computer usage of sex offenders who are under parole supervision.
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Report Highlights Safe Hunting Milestones
05/10/13 05:23 AM
Hunting is safe and getting safer.
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