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Perry Wellington 4.5 – TGIF: Pear pom sparklers
It’s Christmas in July for this week’s TGIF segment! George is showing the Perry Wellington crew how to make pear pom sparklers. Watch the video to learn more. . Sponsored content disclaimer: The information and advice displayed in this story are those of individual sponsors and guests and not Nexstar Media Group, inc.
Roll Tide! Scituate’s Boys of Summer head to Junior League Eastern Regional Championship
The bulk of the Scituate Tides 14U All-Star baseball team have been playing together since they were nine. But before they see what they can do at the high school level, they’ve got some unfinished business to take care of this summer. The team departed Friday for Dubois, Pennsylvania,...
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Local Man Accused of Harassing Individuals in Punxsutawney Due in Court Friday
PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. (EYT) — A local man who is facing harassment charges following a dispute in Punxsutawney Borough is due in court on Friday. Court documents say a preliminary hearing is scheduled at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, July 19, for 31-year-old David Edward Pierce Jr., of Johnsonburg, in front of District Judge Jacqueline Mizerock.
Michael Corso Appointed President of UPMC Altoona and UPMC Bedford
ALTOONA, PA Michael Corso has been appointed president of UPMC Altoona and UPMC Bedford, where he has served as interim president since March, following the retirement of Jan Fisher. “Mike is a dynamic leader with a steadfast commitment to UPMC’s Values,” said David Gibbons, regional president and senior vice president,...
2024 wing festival kicks off at PNG Field in Altoona
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Altoona Curve kicked off their first “s’WINGfest” night at People’s Natural Gas Field on Thursday. The event replaced the former “Wing Fest” that was usually held at Legion Park. The last event was held in 2023 before it was canceled. Fans had free admission into the stadium and walked along […]
Women’s Club of Altoona recognizes art students
In May, the Women’s Club of Altoona recognized outstanding art students from both Altoona Area High School and Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School. The ceremony, attended by the students, parents, club members and guests, was held at the clubhouse. Bishop Guilfoyle art teacher Neil Young introduced the winning BGHS...
JetBlue flight from Cancun, Mexico lands safely in Boston after crew reported ‘smoky smell’ in the cockpit
A JetBlue flight from Cancun, Mexico landed safely in Boston Friday evening after crew members reported smoke in the cockpit, the Federal Aviation Administration said. JetBlue Flight 772 landed at Logan International Airport at about 5:10 p.m., the agency said in a statement. The Airbus 321 had taken off at Cancun International Airport.
Authority recommends Southern Airways to continues as EAS provider at DuBois Regional Airport
FALLS CREEK — The Clearfield-Jefferson Counties Regional Airport Authority, at a special meeting this week to review Essential Air Service bids for the DuBois Regional Airport, agreed to recommend Southern Airways for a four-year contract to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). Prior to voting, the authority members heard...
Slater receives July Garden of the Month honors
PUNXSUTAWNEY — The Punxsutawney Garden Club has announced the winner of the July Garden of the Month is Keith Slater of Pennsylvania Avenue, Punxsutawney. The Garden Club is continuing to choose in-town gardens, such as the one Slater has at his home in Punxsy.
Masons supporting veterans
The Valley of Altoona recently presented a $1,000 check to the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home. Members of the Scottish Rite Masons donated the money to be used for the general needs of the residents. Pictured are Earl Hockenberry, commander in chief of the Valley of Altoona, presenting the check to Emily McDowell, volunteer resources coordinator of the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home.
London leads Miners past Grays, 9-3
BROOKVILLE — Isaac London’s night on the mound nearly never got started. Batting lead off in the Rossiter Miners’ lineup, London hurt himself getting back to the back to beat a throw to third in the top of the first inning. It wasn’t far from where he...
Chertow camp reflects rise of female wrestling
For most of its long and venerable history, the sport of competitive wrestling has been an exclusively male competition. With the relatively recent emergence of women’s NCAA collegiate programs and the sanctioning of high school girls wrestling as a PIAA sport, however, wrestling has developed into equal-opportunity endeavor. One...
Houtzdale pavilion dedicated in memory of late historian David Wulderk
HOUTZDALE — A new pavilion stands in the historical heart of Houtzdale Borough. It was dedicated Thursday evening in memory of a former resident who appreciated the community’s days past and talked about those stories every opportunity he had. The Houtzdale Revitalization Association commemorated the David P. Wulderk...
TURN BACK THE CLOCK: 'Bugs' Bayer
The Courier Express, in partnership with the DuBois Area Historical Society, is presenting a weekly series titled Turn Back the Clock. The series showcases an item on display at the E. D. Reitz Museum on West Long Avenue, with a description provided by members of the historical society. This week’s piece of local history is a collection of awards for Rockton powerlifter Thomas “Bugs” Bayer.
Upcoming events
Parents of Addicted Loved Ones, 5:45-7:15 p.m., Hyde Wesleyan Church, 1215 Riverview Rd., Clearfield. Contact Bobbie Johnson, 814-290-8476. AA, 7:30 p.m., Wreck Center, Houtzdale, 800 Hannah St., 24-hour hotline, 1-800-400-2346. For more information, call 814-378-5444. Thursday. Houtzdale Days, sponsored by Houtzdale Community Partnership Association, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Admission and...
Senators sweep Rockets in Fed League semis
REYNOLDSVILLE — The first two games of the Federation League semifinal series between top-seeded Sykesville and the DuBois Rockets proved to be classic pitchers’ duels, and Thursday’s Game 3 produced more of the same — for the first three-plus innings at least. The fourth-seeded Rockets took...
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