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PIAA BOARD MAKES TRANSFER, SPORTS DECISIONS
The PIAA has overturned the WPIAL’s denial of postseason eligibility for Knoch quarterback Colt Sprankle, who transferred from Armstrong after his family moved to Sarver. Knoch is on the Indiana High football schedule on September 27th. Indiana is not scheduled to play Armstrong this season. The Board of Directors...
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.
BLAIRSVILLE MAYOR EXPRESSES CONCERN OVER BUILDING WITHOUT PERMITS
During the Blarisville Borough Council Meeting, Mayor Ronald Evanko expressed some concern that people were not getting proper permits for home construction projects. Evanko said during the meeting that he is seeing construction projects, like roofing, going on for one day, but they do not have the proper permits for it. He said that having those permits is very important.
Johnstown inclined plane rehabilitation project 92% complete, CamTran says
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Johnstown inclined plane rehabilitation project is coming to a close and CamTran is currently hoping to reopen it next year. In an update on Monday from CamTran provided the following details: CamTran said that Conroy Engineering was hired to investigate broken wire strands in the safety rope. It was determined […]
Cambria County Sports Hall of Fame returns to War Memorial for first time in over 30 years
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — On Saturday night, the Cambria County Sports Hall of Fame returned to the Cambria County War Memorial for the first time in 34 years. Seven people were inducted in the Class of 2024, from athletes, to coaches and an official. The Hall of Fame called...
INSTALLATION OF BOX CULVERT FOR WAYNE, CARTER AVENUES TO TAKE PLACE TODAY
PennDOT officials are suggesting drivers find alternate routes to go around the Wayne Avenue bridge replacement project site today. Starting at 7:00 AM today and going until 7:00 tonight, there will be some further modifications to traffic patterns at the construction zone near the KCAC as crews will work on setting a box culvert in place for Marsh Run over Wayne and Carter Avenues. There will be closures of up to five minutes at a time expected as a crane is put in place to install the box culvert sections. This part of the project was originally scheduled to happen last Friday but that was delayed due to unknown reasons.
SCB Steelers Quick Hitters: The ‘Offseason Rambling’ Edition
Good Tuesday you Steelers fans. We are little more than a week away from the 90 players arriving at St. Vincent College in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. I can only speak for myself here but considering the current climate of society in our country I’ve never needed the Steelers to return more than I do this year. This isn’t to say that there isn’t a significant amount of conflict, disagreement and angst regarding the Steelers (just look at social media), but to me it’s a hell of a lot better than the current political discourse. The beautiful thing about Steelers’ fans is that we come from different parts of the city, the state, the country and the world. We all have differences whether they be religious, cultural or political but at the very least we can come together in the hopes that our team can have a season that makes those other things take a back seat. Can’t wait to see the Black and Gold (and humidity) return!
PA Ag Sec. kicks off annual 'Urban Agriculture Tour' at community gardens in Blair County
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — The state kicked off its 7th annual Urban Agriculture Tour in Blair County on Monday. The first stop was at the Society of Saint Vincent DePaul Community Gardens in Hollidaysburg. Secretary of Agriculture Russell Redding got a firsthand look at what is grown there,...
JANE COLEMAN, CO-FOUNDER OF ACCENT FUELS, DIES AT THE AGE OF 86
One of the founders of a long-standing fuel sales business has passed away. Jane Coleman of Brush Valley founded Accent Fuels with her husband in 1964. She worked there for almost 50 years before Accent’s warehouse was destroyed by a fire in 2013. The business had been sold to their sons prior to the fire on West Indiana Street. The business is still in operation today.
Indiana Fever Rises Against Minnesota Lynx 81-74 as Mitchell, Boston, and Clark Combine for a Commanding Performance
In an impressive showcase of talent and resilience, the Indiana Fever came out on top against the Minnesota Lynx with a score of 81-74, with Kelsey Mitchell leading the charge by scoring 21 points this Sunday. The Fever's victory was buttressed by the performance of the star duo Aliyah Boston and Caitlin Clark, who both notched 17 points each, according to FOX59 and echoed across multiple reports.
WAYMAKERS ROSTER HAS FOUR IUP NAMES
The D2 Waymakers have posted their final roster for the million dollar winner-take-all “The Basketball Tournament”, and it includes four IUP names. Dante Lombardi coaches the team and is listed on the roster, along with Ethan Porterfield, Cobo Diaz, and Armoni Foster. Indiana High and Shippensburg star Carlos Carter is also on the team, which opens play against Auburn on Saturday in Lexington, Kentucky.
INDIANA BOROUGH ANNOUNCES UPCOMING PLANNED POWER OUTAGE
Residents in Indiana Borough are being advised of an upcoming power outage in some areas. According to a Facebook post, a planned outage is scheduled Sunday, July 28th from 7 AM to 3 PM. Areas affected are North 7th Street, North 8th Street, Nixon Avenue, and Philadelphia Street. They did not say why the outage was scheduled.
Cody Law to make ESPN debut in return to the octagon
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) – Forest Hills alum and UPJ National Champion Cody Law is gearing up for a return to the octagon on Friday, Aug. 2. Law, who hasn’t fought since Nov. 13 due to thumb surgery, will replace another fighter on short notice to face off against Zachary Hicks. “I’m really excited about the […]
MARTHA JANE (McCORMICK) COLEMAN, 86
Martha Jane (McCormick) Coleman, 86, of Brush Valley Township, passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at her home. The daughter of Robert E. “R.E.” and Sara Edna (Auld) McCormick, Jane was born May 31, 1938, in Brush Valley Township. Jane received a bachelor’s degree from Indiana University of...
CAROL L. BURKLEY, 76
Carol L. Burkley, 76, of Black Lick, passed away Monday, July 15, 2024, at Lynn Haven Personal Care Home in Black Lick. A daughter of Luther and Doris Mae (McQuillan) Cobb, she was born Dec. 14, 1947, in Oil City. Carol was graduate of Indiana High School and was retired...
ACADEMIC HONORS FOR IUP VOLLEYBALL
The IUP women’s volleyball program has earned an American Volleyball Coaches Association Team Academic Award for maintaining a year-long GPA of 3.3 or higher on a 4.0 scale. IUP posted a 3.59 grade point average for 2023-24, the fourth highest in the PSAC. Here’s the release from IUP Athletics:...
PSP REPORTS: DUI, HARASSMENT
Charges are pending against a Saltsburg man following an incident of DUI earlier this month in White Township. State police say they conducted a traffic stop along the 1300 block of Indian Springs Road shortly after 10 p.m. on July 6th and found the driver, identified only as a 45-year-old man from Saltsburg, under the influence of a controlled substance. Charges are pending in this case.
CLYMER, COMMODORE FIRE DEPARTMENTS AWARDED GRANT FUNDING FOR EQUIPMENT UPGRADES
Two local fire departments were recently awarded grant funding that will go towards acquiring new equipment. The Clymer and Commodore Fire Departments will share $274,285.71 that was awarded from the Assistance to Firefighters Grant. The grant was created through the Federal Emergency Management Agency in 2001 to help local fire departments across the Commonwealth obtain critically needed resources that are necessary for protecting the public and emergency personnel from fire and related hazards.
DUANE LEWIS BASH, 78
Duane Lewis Bash 78, of Dixonville, went to his heavenly home on Saturday, July 13, 2024. He was surrounded by his loving family in the home he loved so much. Duane was born on October 12, 1945, in Indiana, PA to Charles Lewis Bash and Alice (Marsh) Bash. He married...
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