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Saint Francis University DPT Class of 2024 achieves 100% first-time pass rate on NPTE
Saint Francis University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Class of 2024 has achieved a 100% first-time pass rate on the NPTE, the national licensing exam for physical therapists. The SFU Physical Therapy Department would like to congratulate the following students on this prestigious achievement:. Nicole Adams, Austin Andreyo, Dylan...
UNITED WAY TO KICKOFF 2024 CAMPAIGN TODAY
The 2024 United Way fundraiser starts today with a carnival event in Downtown Indiana. This year’s kickoff event starts at 3:00 this afternoon at the S&T Bank Parking lot across from the Indiana Borough Building at the corner of Eighth and Water Streets, and will be an all-ages carnival setting. The event will feature carnival games, food trucks, balloon art and sideshow performances from Iron City circus all leading up to the reveal of the goal for this year’s fundraiser and a performance by the band McFly and the Time Machine. There will also be a basket raffle where people can buy chances to win prizes.
BUSY WEDNESDAY ON THE LINKS
Northern Cambria claimed a home match against Homer-Center, clipping the Wildcats 231-245. Zach Cavallo earned medalist honors after leading all golfers with a three-over 39. Marcus Coy led Homer-Center with a 42, while Brayden Rado added a 45. Jordy Arone, Nathan Birchall and Reece Coy all shot season-lows during the match.
Indiana Fever Post Has Caitlin Clark Concerned About Her Bruised Knees
The Indiana Fever recently posted a photo of Caitlin Clark with a presentation of her WNBA rookie stats. While it was meant to be an appreciation post for Clark, the rookie commented on the photo with a worrisome message regarding her bruised knees. Indiana's official social media page posted ...
Letter to the Editor
You scream, I scream, we all scream for ice cream. Take a day off from worrying about cholesterol, triglycerides and your weight. Treat yourself, beat the heat and humidity by going to your favorite local ice cream parlor and order a banana split. Sunday, Aug 25 is National Banana Split...
BOWEN’S BLAST HELPS CURVE SNAP LOSING STREAK
Jase Bowen’s three-run, walk-off home run in the ninth inning helped the Curve snap their four-game skid and pick up their first win over Bowie last night. Altoona trailed by one heading into the bottom of the ninth, but after two runners reached on a single and catcher’s interference, Bowen hit a towering drive to left to win the game.
Two monks profess first vows at St. Vincent Archabbey
Two men who have spent a year of discernment as novices at St. Vincent Archabbey will profess simple, or first vows at 5 p.m. Wednesday, July 10, before Archabbot Martin de Porres Bartel, OSB. They will continue their discernment as junior monks for three years, according to a recent email...
Anne C. Clark
She was born in Windber, PA, on January 16, 1946, to the late Michael and Mary (Boruch) Fedor. Anne graduated from Windber Area High School in 1963 and worked as both a Cashier and Secretary for Krogers, Food Arena, and Butler Country Club, until retiring in 2010. She enjoyed reading, crossword and jigsaw puzzles, and spending time with her family.
Johnstown man sentenced to life in prison for killing of wife
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Brian Giles, who was found guilty of killing his wife in 2018, was sentenced to life in prison without parole on Tuesday. Giles was originally found guilty by a jury in June of first-degree murder and aggravated assault. After Giles killed Nancy, he took her body to a nearby Johnstown […]
Woman shares Applebee’s ‘All You Can Eat’ appetizer, gets arrested
“Sharing is caring,” as the old adage goes. But for this one woman, her sharing left some people glaring (we’ll work on it). Taste of Country reports how the incident in question occurred in Portage, Ill., on the evening of Friday, Aug. 2. According to Region News Source,...
CLYMER BOROUGH WORKING WITH ENTITIES FOR FLOOD-RELATED RELIEF
Wednesday’s meeting of the Clymer Borough Council focused heavily on the on-going clean-up efforts following last week’s flood. Floodwaters rampaged through the town last Friday, with Sherman Street and a portion of Juniper Avenue taking the brunt of the damage. Several borough residents encountered water in the basement and first floors of their homes and they lost several appliances and other items. John Gromley with the Clymer Fire Department delivered a statement on behalf of Chief Brett Gromley, and he said the fire hall lost its kitchen in the flooding and it sustained damage in other areas, and appraising those losses was difficult.
Real groundhog found among stuffed animals inside claw machine in Pennsylvania
HOLLIDAYSBURG, Pennsylvania -- One of these is not like the others!. A real groundhog was found surrounded by stuffed animals inside a claw machine near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania Game Commission posted photos of last week's animal rescue. Sorry kids, this one can't be claimed and taken home. A game...
‘Big happy family’: Team of employees, volunteers serve up ballpark favorites
Since the Blair County Ballpark, now Peoples Natural Gas Field, opened in April 1999, the concession stands dotted around the stadium have played an integral part in the continued success of the Altoona Curve. In addition to ticket sales and advertising sponsorships, the food and drink sold during home games...
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