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Women opens account in relatives name, accrues charges
A Manns Choice woman was charged with identity theft and theft of services after allegedly opening an electricity account in the name of a close relative. In August of 2021, Tracy Gauthier, 54, opened a Penelec account using a close female relative’s name and identity information without her knowledge.
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Bedford Borough under mandatory water notice. Until further notice, the Borough’s Municipal Authority has issued a mandatory water conservation notice. Prohibited uses include watering lawns, gardens, landscaped areas, trees, shrubs and outdoor plants, watering golf courses, washing paved surfaces, such as streets, sidewalks, driveways, garages, parking areas, tennis courts and patios, operating water fountains, artificial waterfalls and reflecting pools, washing vehicles, serving water in eating places unless specifically requested by the individual, filling and topping off swimming pools. Questions should be directed to the Bedford Borough manager at 623-8192.
INSTALLATION OF BOX CULVERT FOR WAYNE, CARTERN 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.
Dallas 101, Indiana 93
INDIANA (93) Samuelson 1-6 0-0 3, Smith 5-12 3-5 13, Boston 11-14 5-7 28, Clark 10-19 2-3 24, Mitchell 6-10 0-0 13, Dantas 3-4 0-0 6, Hull 2-6 1-2 6, Wheeler 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 38-71 11-17 93. DALLAS (101) Howard 5-16 6-6 17, Sheldon 4-6 0-0 11, McCowan 5-8...
City man’s appeal of life sentence denied
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court on Tuesday denied an appeal requested by an Altoona man serving a life sentence for the 2002 murders of an elderly Altoona couple. The bodies of Raymond Bracken, 83, and his wife, Marjorie, 81, were found in their Spruce Avenue home after neighbors became concerned when they saw the daily newspaper was on their porch for a couple of days. They were aware Mr. Bracken liked to read the paper the first thing in the morning.
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...
In the news on this date: July 18
The Altoona VA Hospital, Dr. Paul J. Kadull chief of staff, was one of only 10 hospitals in the Appalachian Region (six states) to receive medical education programs from the new ATS-F Spacecraft orbiting in outer space. 25 years ago: July 18, 1999. The Blair County Chamber of Commerce was...
Child assault charges bound over for court
BEDFORD — A county man accused of inappropriately touching a 10-year-old girl in May had all charges against him sent to the court of common pleas during a preliminary hearing Wednesday. Gabriel Martin, 18, is facing one felony count of corruption of minors – defendant age 18 or above...
CLEARFIELD COUNTY MAN CHARGED FOLLOWING ROBBERY IN WHITE TOWNSHIP
State police in Indiana have charged a Clearfield County man following a robbery Tuesday afternoon in White Township. Troopers say 22-year-old Nicholas Joseph Holbert of Osceola Mills was charged with a felony count of robbery along with misdemeanor charges of possessing instruments of crime and theft by unlawful taking for the incident along Pompano Drive. At 5:23 p.m., troopers were called to investigate a robbery and met with the victim, identified only as an 18-year-old man from Indiana, who said he was walking away from a group of friends when Holbert placed him in a chokehold, pressed a pistol to the left side of his abdomen, and demanded his wallet and Rolex wristwatch.
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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.
EDWARD ALTEMUS, 87
Edward “Dick” Altemus, age 87 of Brush Valley, passed away on July 17, 2024, at Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh. Edward was born on May 11, 1937, in Brush Valley and was the son of the late Charles and Mabel (Hileman) Altemus. Edward was a devoted member of the Brush...
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Caitlin Clark breaks WNBA's game assists record with 19 in Fever's loss to Wings. ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Indiana rookie Caitlin Clark broke the WNBA record for assists in a game Wednesday night, finishing with 19 in the Fever’s 101-93 loss to the Dallas Wings. The previous record was 18 by Courtney Vandersloot for Chicago on Aug. 31, 2020. Vandersloot also had 18 in a playoff game on Sept. 28, 2021. And the league’s previous record for assists by a rookie was 16, set by Ticha Penicheiro for Sacramento on July 29, 1998. The record-breaker for Clark came on a play where she set Kelsey Mitchell up for a 3-pointer with 2:22 remaining. That tied it at 93, but Dallas closed with an 8-0 run. Clark entered the game as the WNBA’s assists-per-game leader this season. She added 24 points on 10-for-19 shooting.
Welcome changes at driver’s center
I received my paperwork to get my driver’s license picture taken and dreaded going in since four years ago it seemed to take forever. I was very happy to see that is no longer the case. I would like to commend the employees on duty on July 10 around 3:30 p.m., from the lady who greets you to the lady who took the information and picture.
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.
Homer City, Pa. navigates an uncertain future after its coal plant closes
At age 20, Jeremiah Baltzer started working at the Homer City Generating Station in the early 2000s. He liked his job as a union carpenter building scaffolding inside the cavernous plant. “You (got) to climb around and be a little monkey and be physical and learn a lot…about the plant...
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.
Buffalo Bills heading to PA for joint practice with Pittsburgh Steelers
Ahead of the August 17 preseason game pitting the Buffalo Bills against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium, the two teams will meet for a joint practice in Pennsylvania on August 15. Alaina Getzenberg, of ESPN, was the first to share the news that the Bills will head south early to practice with the Steelers.
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...
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