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How he rolls: Bentworth superintendent takes wheel in school bus demolition derby
Thirteen buses are scheduled to face off at the Washington County Agricultural Fair’s annual school bus demolition derby – one of the fair’s most popular events – at 8 p.m. Wednesday. Behind the steering wheel of the Bentworth School District bus, ready to crash into the...
Indiana Fever Coach Reveals Which Player Caitlin Clark Has Elevated Most
Despite being the No. 1 pick in the 2024 WNBA draft, Caitlin Clark was drafted into a decent situation with a skillful roster that included stars like Aliyah Boston and Kelsey Mitchell. Head coach Christie Sides recently spoke on Clark connecting with her team, sharing an interesting take on ...
Indiana Fever Releases Three-Word Statement on Caitlin Clark's Rookie of the Year Chances
Caitlin Clark is the clear favorite to take home the WNBA's Rookie of the Year award through the first half of her debut campaign with the Indiana Fever. The league's No. 1 overall pick impressed in her first 26 games, putting together a resume that earned her a spot on this year's WNBA All-Star ...
ERNEST WOMAN CHARGED WITH CHILD ABUSE DUE FOR PRE-TRIAL HEARING TODAY
A pretrial hearing is scheduled for today for an Ernest woman charged with child abuse. 25-year-old Paige Madison Sue Walker will go before Indiana County President Judge Thomas Bianco for the hearing today. She is charged with two counts each of aggravated assault, simple assault, harassment and child endangerment connected with an investigation into incidents that started February 1st of this year. The State Police criminal investigation unit filed charges on May 1st after an investigation at her apartment on Main Street in Ernest Borough. She has been free since her arrest on $20,000 bond.
Altoona one win from final
EAGLE PASS, Tx. — Top-seeded Altoona trounced Key West, Florida in the 14U Babe Ruth World Series quarterfinals, 9-1, on Thursday evening to clinch a spot in today’s semifinals against fifth-seeded Torrance, California at 3 p.m. Cole Lucas had two hits, including a double, drove in three runs...
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.
Woman killed in 2 vehicle accident
An Altoona woman was killed in a two-vehicle accident Wednesday afternoon in Huntingdon County. According to state police, Rikki A. Potts, 33, was driving a 2013 Chevrolet Malibu west on William Penn Highway in Porter Township when a 33-year-old man from Alexandria, driving a 2004 Ford F250 Supercab eastbound, began to make a left turn onto Main Street.
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.
Spring Cove debates meeting policy
ROARING SPRING — A policy revision on board members electronically attending board meetings and its limits sparked heated debate at Monday evening’s Spring Cove School District board meeting. The policy, titled “006.1 Attendance at Meetings Via Electronic Communications,” is available for public viewing on the school district’s board...
Clearfield takes home top honor
CRESSON — Clearfield’s score of 153 was the lowest of four high school girls golf teams competing in a nine-hole match at the Summit Country Club on Thursday, and Rowen Mattern had a medalist score of 48. Bishop Guilfoyle Academy finished second and went 2-1 with a score...
Silver lining in loss comes from Curve bullpen
Saturday: Bowie at Altoona, 6 p.m. Pitchers: Bowie RHP Pat Reilly vs. Curve LHP Dominic Perachi. Sunday: Bowie at Altoona, 6 p.m. Two four-run innings bookended an 8-2 Altoona Curve loss to the Bowie Baysox in front of 4,478 fans at PNG Field Friday night. The game was highlighted by...
Spiritual Notes
Second Avenue Global Methodist Church, 130 2nd Ave., Altoona, will host their free monthly luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug.17. Dine-in or take-out available. St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 335 Locust St., downtown Johnstown, is holding a barbecue pulled pork take-out picnic lunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17. Each lunch includes a barbecue pulled pork sandwich, macaroni & cheese, coleslaw and two cookies. A vegetarian option (veggie crumbles in BBQ sauce) is available but must be requested when placing order. Price per meal is $10. The lunch is take-out only and must be ordered in advance.
Prison officers respond to suit
Several corrections officers from the Blair County Prison this week filed a response to a report by a federal magistrate judge that recommended a former inmate’s claims that excessive force was used against him during a December 2022 incident be permitted to move forward. Magistrate Judge Kezia O.L. Taylor...
Man accused of assaulting staff, breaking equipment at hospital
DuBOIS — A man is behind bars after he allegedly assaulted staff at Penn Highlands Hospital and broke hospital equipment. DuBois City Police have charged John Walters Williams, 30, of Northern Cambria, with one count of aggravated assault –fear of imminent severe bodily injury to designated individuals, a felony in the second degree; one count of criminal mischief –damaging property; and one count of disorderly conduct, a misdemeanor in the third degree, according to a criminal complaint filed at Magisterial District Judge David Meholick’s office Aug. 13.
Zoning Board grants exception for office
The city Zoning Hearing Board this week granted a special exception that will allow a real estate broker to use a renovated former tavern in a multiple household residential zone in the Westmont-Curtin area for his office. Chris Weidley and his newly formed Redwood Prime Realty will use the space...
WOMAN CHARGED IN CONNECTION WITH DRUG OVERDOSE DEATH TO BE SENTENCED
A woman charged in connection with the death of her husband in July of 2023 is due in Indiana County court today for a sentencing hearing. 37-year-old Lauren Bingaman pleaded guilty on July 1st to four counts of child endangerment and single counts of involuntary manslaughter and possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver. The charges stemmed from the death of 34-year-old Daniel Bingaman of Clymer, who died due to an overdose of a combination of fentanyl and xylazine. While investigating his death, troopers noticed Lauren present with several young children in reach of drug paraphernalia. Police said she purchased the drugs that lead to his death. Four counts of reckless endangerment and a single count of drug delivery resulting in death were not prosecuted as part of the deal.
Johnstown man convicted of drug sales
HOLLIDAYSBURG — A Johnstown man is slated for sentencing on Oct. 29 in connection with drug-trafficking convictions that a jury recently rendered without hearing testimony from the drug buyer. John Anthony Watts, 35, who has been in the county prison since he was arrested in October 2023, will be...
THIRD ANNIVERSARY OF INCARCERATION OF IUP ALUMNI MARC FOGEL
This month marks the third anniversary of the incarceration of Marc Fogel, an IUP alumni who was arrested in Russia. A group of Congressmen lead by Senator Bob Casey has advanced a letter urging the Biden Administration to declare him as a “wrongfully detained person.” Fogel was arrested after authorities found medicinal marijuana that was legally prescribed to him in his luggage.
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