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Sideline Cancer back for more TBT
The Sideline Cancer organization has made its own special mark in The Basketball Tournament, a 64-team event in which teams compete for a $1 million winner-take-all cash prize. The Sideline Cancer team — which plays basketball to raise money for the Hollidaysburg-based Griffith Family Foundation in its mission to provide...
Jackson Township promotes 2 at fire department, agrees to field upgrades at North Park
ACTION: Appointed Gary H. Martin as training battalion chief and swore in a new captain for the fire department. DISCUSSION: Trustees appointed and swore in full-time Training Battalion Chief Gary H. Martin for the fire department, effective July 1, at a salary of $100,480. Martin was promoted from captain, a position he held since 2012.
In the news on this date
The Altoona Riflette Drill Team, junior and senior Altoona Area High students, sponsored by the local Pennsylvania National Guard, was to perform at a rock concert behind the Frankstown Armory featuring the group White Heat. 25 years ago: July 19, 1999. Altoona native Paul C. Donnelly, 76, Florida, was launch...
Entertainment
Off Pitt Street Theater Company, located at 110 W. Pitt St., Suite 2, Bedford, has announced its upcoming auditions. “Merry Wives of Windsor” auditions will be held at 6 p.m. Aug. 1 and Aug. 2 and 2 p.m. Aug. 4. Actors ages 16 and older may audition. Show dates are 7 p.m. Sept. 13, 14, 20, 21 and 2 p.m. Sept. 15. Sign-ups are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome. Actors ages 18 and older can sign up to be cast in an original murder mystery that will be staged at Royer Mansion in Williamsburgat 6 p.m. Sept. 28. The first 10 people who register online at www.offpittstreet.com will be cast. Rehearsals will beheld four times over six weeks in Bedford, and the dress rehearsal and show will take place in Williamsburg. For more information about the auditions, call or text 814-310-1987 or email info@offpittstreet.com.
Local students graduate from Indiana University of Pennsylvania
INDIANA – The following local students have completed the requirements for graduation from Indiana University of Pennsylvania:. Shelby Cessna — B.S. in respiratory care. Brandon M. Faber — B.S. in biochemistry. New Bethlehem. Aidan Griffin — B.S. in safety, health and environmental applied sciences. Shippenville. Amanda...
Spiritual notes
— Hollidaysburg Alliance Church, 183 Jefferson St., Hollidaysburg, will host “The Great Jungle Journey,” from 6:30 to 8 p.m. July 28-Aug 1. There will be Bible lessons, songs, crafts, games and snacks for children in grades first through sixth. To register, call 814-207-7105 or 814-650-9271. — Calvary United...
Cumming clinches top spot
Cumming Motors had to put in a couple extra hours Thursday evening at Juniata Civics Field, but Altoona’s premier All American Amateur Baseball Association team over the past few years got what it was looking for — the city’s top entry into the AAABA National Tournament, which begins in Johnstown on July 29.
White Township man waives strangulation charge to Armstrong County court
KITTANNING — Strangulation and other charges against an Indiana County resident have been waived to court. On Wednesday, James William Taylor’s right to a preliminary hearing was waived, a move which prompted Kittanning Magisterial District Judge Kenneth Bussard to bind their case over to the Armstrong County Court of Common Pleas.
Colorado town throws 100th birthday party for pet space rock
On the evening of July 6, 1924, John Moore’s funeral was interrupted. A meteorite, trailing smoky plume, announced its arrival with a series of thunderous bangs. As the attendees walked over to the site of the crash, they discovered a meteorite buried four feet (1.2 meters) deep into the soil. “Being a burial, they happened to have shovels and immediately dug out the meteorite and put it on display in the town,” says Richard Binzel, an astrophysicist at MIT who organized the meteorite’s centennial homecoming.
Park rangers to host van tour of the Johnstown Flood Path
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Path of the Johnstown Flood is offering a van tour, which will go around the site of the South Fork Dam. The tour, which is free, will kick off on Saturday, July 20, at 1 p.m. and will leave from the visitor center. A reservation is required for the tour, […]
Port Royal Speedway: Logan Wagner Secures Second Win of the Season
Logan Wagner Wins 410 Sprint, Justin Weaver Takes Super Late Model, and Shawn Shoemaker Secures Limited Late Model Victory. 410 Sprint Car Feature (25 Laps) Logan Wagner charged from his 8th starting position to win the 410 sprint car feature, his second victory of the season in the Kreitz Racing 69K.
Blair County residents attend Trump rally, reflect on shooting
DUNCANSVILLE, Pa. (WTAJ) — A couple from Pennsylvania that attended the Trump Rally in Butler on Saturday is reflecting on their experience. Sandra Butler-Devers and her husband, Ronald, of Duncansville, Pa., went to the rally to volunteer and show their support for the Republican Presidential Candidate and former President. “Just looking at them now, makes me […]
CSA accepting entries for annual goose hunt drawing
Waterfowl-licensed hunters can now apply for the annual goose/duck hunt blind drawing at the Quemahoning Reservoir, according to Rick Ames, operations manager for the Cambria-Somerset Authority, which owns the reservoir. Applications will be accepted throughout July, and there is no fee to apply. Those who want to enter the drawing...
OF Elijah Dunham Named Eastern League Player of the Week For The Second Consecutive Week
Bridgewater, New Jersey - For the second consecutive week, Minor League Baseball has named Somerset Patriots OF Elijah Dunham the Eastern League Player of the Week. Over five games played during the Patriots' six-game series facing the Erie SeaWolves from July 8-14, Dunham went 8-for-19 (.421) with 2 HR, 4 RBI, 4 R, 4 XBH, 2 SB and a 1.342 OPS. Dunham had multiple hits in three of his five games and concluded the series by homering in back-to-back games.
PASSHE BOARD OF GOVERNORS APPROVES TUITION FREEZE FOR SEVENTH STRAIGHT YEAR
Earlier today, the State System of Higher Education Board of Governors approved holding the line on tuition rates for in-state undergraduate students for the seventh consecutive year. The rate remains at $7,716 per year, which was possible due to a 6.5% increase in the state’s contribution to the system in...
A star spangled effort: Jackson girl raises money for cancer research with patriotic stars
JACKSON TWP. – A simple craft enjoyed by a 9-year-old and her dad has become a chance to help those battling cancer, including her grandmother. McKenna Wilson has raised around $2,000 painting red, white and blue stars on the yards of friends and family. The money raised will be donated to Johns Hopkins' cancer research center.
MOTIONS HEARING SET FOR SUSPECT IN GAREFFA KILLING
A motions hearing is set for today for one of the people accused in the death of Hayden Gareffa. Court Documents show that the hearing for 20-year-old Summer Settlemeyer will be held today in front of Indiana County President Judge Thomas Bianco. The hearing is dealing with motions concerning Settlemeyer’s mental health. She was one of seven adults and one juvenile that were charged with coercing Gareffa to leave his grandmother’s home and stabbed him multiple times before leaving him for dead in a field of tall grass off Oneida Mine Road in Brush Valley Township in 2022. Settlemeyer is charged with criminal homicide, kidnapping to facilitate a felony, kidnapping to inflict injury or terror, aggravated assault, conspiracy to those four charges along with statutory sexual assault.
Pirates' Thomas Harrington: Dominant at Double-A
Harrington has thrown five-plus innings in eight straight starts for Double-A Altoona, logging a 2.80 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 47 strikeouts in 45 innings over that span. Harrington's season numbers are even better, but he wasn't pitching as deep into games early in the season. The 23-year-old righty matched a career high with 11 strikeouts in his most recent start July 10 against Bowie. He has three above-average or better offerings (fastball, changeup, slider) and also throws a cutter and a curveball. His 3.5 percent walk rate is the fourth-best mark among Double-A pitchers who have thrown at least 50 innings.
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