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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.
PASSHE board accepts PA's nearly $614M appropriation, a 6% increase over 2023-24
HARRISBURG — In a special meeting Wednesday morning, the Board of Governors of Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education accepted the commonwealth's 2024-25 appropriation of nearly $614.8 million, an increase of 6% over 2023-24, as well as a tuition fee freeze for a sixth consecutive year for Indiana University of Pennsylvania and nine sister institutions.
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.
‘4Mick’ tourney set for Hess Fields
The seventh annual fast-pitch softball tournament held in memory of Mikayla “Mick” Focht will have a new venue for this year’s event. Instead of Legion Park in Hollidaysburg, the tournament will be held on Aug. 10-11 at Hess Fields in State College. Logan Elementary School Fields in Altoona will also be used again.
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.
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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.
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...
Road Work Set For Jackson and Concord Townships
Several local roads will be shut down later this week in Jackson and Concord Townships. In Jackson Township, Pattison Street Extension will be closed for three to four weeks beginning Wednesday. The closure will run from Autumn Wood Drive to Gate Dancer/Old Ehrman Road in Cranberry Township. Access from Hartzell Road to Pattison will also be closed.
Preview: Indiana Fever face tough challenge against Minnesota Lynx
Sunday will feature four WNBA games, with the highlight undoubtedly being the matchup between the Indiana Fever (10-14) and the Minnesota Lynx (16-7) at 4 p.m. ET on ESPN. This will be the final weekend of regular season basketball for a month, with the WNBA All-Star Game and the Olympic break approaching. So, let's see what the matchups are and what to expect from each team on Sunday.
Sixteen Hit Offensive Outburst Lifts Somerset Over Erie
The Somerset Patriots were propelled by a 16 hit offensive explosion in their 10-3 victory over the Erie SeaWolves on Saturday night in game five of a six-game series at UPMC Park in Erie, PA. Eight different batters had a hit, while six different Patriots had multiple hits in the contest. Somerset’s 16 hits marked their second highest total in a game this season, trailing only their 17 hits vs. BOW on 5/31. The Patriots went 8-for-16 (.500) with runners in scoring position, their best single-game mark this season.
Dunham Homers In Second Straight As Patriots Drop Series Finale In Erie
The Somerset Patriots were defeated by the Erie SeaWolves 6-1 on Sunday afternoon in their series finale at UPMC Park in Erie, PA. RHP Zach Messinger (5 IP, 3 R, 5 H, 1 BB, 3 K) took the loss in his 18th appearance (16th start) of the season. Over 13 outings since the start of May, Messinger has pitched to a 3.44 ERA over 68 IP with 70 K. All three runs, and three SeaWolves hits off Messinger came in the 4th.
PSP REPORTS: SALTSBURG CRASH, BRUSH VALLEY BURGLARY
State police have released details on a crash in Saltsburg Borough that happened on the 4th of July. Troopers say the crash happened at 9:23 AM on Canal Street just east of Walnut Way. 63-year-old Joseph Dykes, Sr. of Saltsburg was driving Northwest on Canal Street when the car went off the southern side of the road and went into guide wires, rolling onto its passenger side. The car was disabled. While Dykes had suspected minor injuries, he refused medical treatment from Lifestat EMTs on-scene. Saltsburg Fire Department also assisted on scene.
PENNDOT ANNOUCES NEW DATE FOR BOX CULVERT INSTALLATION OVER MARSH RUN
PennDOT has announced the re-scheduled date for the installation of a box culvert over Marsh Run in Indiana Borough and White Township. The new date is this Friday, July 18th and the project will happen from 7 AM to 7 PM that day. There will be some extra traffic restrictions in the project area of Wayne Avenue, as there will be one-lane flagging operations with closures up to five minutes expected as a crane gets placed to install the box culvert. On that day, motorists are encouraged to find an alternate route.
BASD tackles extracurricular spending
Parents in attendance at the Bedford Area School Board meeting Tuesday made known their displeasure with the board majority’s focus on fiscal responsibility, when it comes at the expense of supporting students in their extracurricular activities. Members of the community are still showing up to the meetings to voice...
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Bedford Borough under mandatory water 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, filling and topping off swimming pools. Questions should be directed to the borough manager at 623-8192.
TWO VEHICLES DAMAGED BY FIRE AT BLAIRSVILLE WALMART
A car was destroyed by a fire Tuesday afternoon in Burrell Township. Blairsville and Black Lick firefighters were summoned to the parking lot of the Blairsville Walmart around 11:49 a.m. for a car that was fully engulfed by flames. Ab Dettorre with the Blairsville Fire Department said that car was a total loss and one next to it sustained damage from melted plastic.
Caitlin Clark's next game: Indiana Fever vs. Minnesota Lynx on Sunday
Caitlin Clark is back in action on Sunday. The No. 1 overall pick of the 2024 WNBA Draft is seeking her sixth consecutive double-double when the Indiana Fever (10-14) head to Minneapolis to take on the Minnesota Lynx (16-7) on Sunday. The Fever are coming off a win over the...
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