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Reflections From The Past Bring A Smile To The Face!
Reflections from the past bring a smile to the face!. The last couple Morrison’s Cove Herald editions recalled some great memories and reflections that led me to write this brief “Letter to the Editor.”. First, in the June 20th edition was the big caption of Central High School’s...
Business and Professional Women Of PA Fight Back Against Domestic ViolenceBusiness and Professional Women Of PA Fight Back Against Domestic Violence
The Martinsburg BPW is proudly supporting the first function of the BPW/PA state project with the “Fight Back Against Domestic Violence Toiletry Drive.” Members are seeking donations of travel sized items such as shampoo, conditioner, soap; personal hygiene items; and other small essential items. This could include items like lotion, combs, and brushes just to name a few.
"Awaken" Bedford County Tent Revival
Awaken Bedford County Tent Revival is happening on August 9 and 10 at the Southern Cove Power Reunion Grounds. The address is 145 Cave Road, New Enterprise, PA. Gates will open at 9 a.m. and the first service begins at 10 a.m. They will break for lunch and resume at 6 p.m. for the evening service.
Caitlin Clark has WNBA-record 19 assists in the Indiana Fever’s 101-93 loss to the Dallas Wings
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Caitlin Clark has WNBA-record 19 assists in the Indiana Fever’s 101-93 loss to the Dallas Wings. Copyright © 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, written or redistributed.
July 17, 2024
State police at Greensburg report investigating a two-vehicle crash that occurred June 26 at 11:44 a.m. in Mountain Laurel Plaza in the U-Haul parking lot. According to the report, 54-year-old Michael A. Lipuma of Johnstown was operating a 2019 Subaru Legacy eastbound at this location when the vehicle came to a stop at a designated stop sign. Investigators said Lipuma did not clear the intersection and struck a 2019 Hyundai Accent operated by 21-year-old Samira A. Jackson of Latrobe. A passenger – 27-year-old Shania J. Jackson of Latrobe – was in the Hyundai at the time of the crash. The Hyundai was traveling northbound at his location when it was struck by Lipuma’s Subaru. Investigators said no one reported any injuries at the crash scene.
100 Years Ago
By Aug. 1, new electric power lines were to have been installed in Roaring Spring, along with the construction of a 13,200 - volt line from the Claysburg substation via Ore Hill to Roaring Spring. This change brought the source of power to Roaring Spring from Saxton instead of from the power company in Williamsburg. Reduced rates were to go into effect at about the same time–9¢ per kilowatt hour for the first 30 hours and 5¢ per kilowatt hour for the excess with a minimum charge of $1 per month.
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.
Letter to the editor: Ligonier needs a pool like Youngwood's
Recently, our daughter and grandkids came to visit us from the Richmond, Va., area. Even though they belong to a massive pool complex at their neighborhood, I wanted to take them to a local pool. They were skeptical at first, but we all went to Youngwood Park and Pool. They...
FIVE POWER LINES DOWN REPORTED ON MONDAY
First responders were busy yesterday with multiple calls related to utility lines coming down. The first such call was at 2:40 PM yesterday as a line went down along Two Lick Drive in White Township. Four other calls were reported by Indiana County 911 between 4:58 PM and 7:26 PM in locations in Rayne, Canoe, Green and Banks Townships.
Kelsey Mitchell drops 21, Aliyah Boston and Caitlin Clark score 17 each as Fever top Lynx 81-74
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Kelsey Mitchell scored 21 points, and Aliyah Boston and Caitlin Clark finished with 17 points each to help the Indiana Fever beat the Minnesota Lynx 81-74 on Sunday. Boston grabbed a career-best 16 rebounds and blocked four shots for the Fever. NaLyssa Smith added 11 points.
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.
Vincent M. Yedlosky
YEDLOSKY, VINCENT M., 82, Northern Cambria, passed away July 13, 2024, in Altoona. Born January 18, 1942, in Barnesboro, the son of Michael and Odesa (Keith) Yedlosky. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Cecelia (Green) Yedlosky; and sister, Katherine Keith Riddle. Survived by children, Michael Yedlosky, Grassflat; Kathy Yedlosky, Northern Cambria; Nancy Yedlosky, Colver; Dolly Weber, Ebensburg; Brian Yedlosky, Colver; Cory Yedlosky, Huntingdon; 13 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Vince worked many years as a self-employed plumber and pipefitter. Honoring his request there will be no public services. Interment will be in McDowell Cemetery. Moriconi Funeral Home, Inc., Northern Cambria in charge of arrangements.
Bookmobile up and running
EBENSBURG — The Central Cambria School District’s “Book” Mobile will make four stops Wednesday, July 17, to deliver free books for children to read over summer vacation. The van will make hourlong stops at different locations within the Central Cambria School District, starting at 10 a.m....
Pirates minor league report: Right-hander Thomas Harrington continues to shine in Double-A Altoona
Down on the farm is a recurring notebook highlighting the past week of baseball throughout the Pirates minor-league system. Below are the most notable takeaways from each of the club’s four minor-league teams:. Top story: Thomas Harrington, SP. Rated the Pirates’ No. 4 prospect by MLB Pipeline, Harrington is...
Groups combine efforts to identify headstones, gravesites at historic cemetery in Somerset Township
In Somerset Township, the Old German Lutheran Cemetery is a historic gravesite that dates back to the 18th century, the resting place for four Revolutionary War soldiers and more than 110 others. Time, however, has taken its toll on the cemetery, which had fallen into disrepair – sheep had roamed...
Rally attendees react to attempted Trump assassination
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 […]
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