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For much of the Lakemont Park Summer League Division 5 title game on Wednesday night, the defenses carried the day because shots just weren’t falling. The good news for Budget Beverage, though, is that they did end up with one player in double figures as John Berwager led all scorers with 13 points in the 38-26 triumph over Barton’s Plumbing & Heating.

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 ...

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 ...

The Central Pennsylvania British Car Club Inc. of Altoona will hold its 30th anniversary British Car Festival Aug. 24 and 25. The car show, open to the public, will be held at Lakemont Park on Sunday, Aug. 25, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Snappy Chef will provide a chicken barbecue dinner to preregistered attendees at noon.

IUP volleyball was picked third in this year’s PSAC West Preseason poll with two first-place votes. Clarion and Gannon round out the top two, while UPJ, Edinboro, Seton Hill, Slippery Rock, and Cal U taking the final spots. Shippensburg topped the eastern poll.

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.

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.

George W. Barclay, 86, of Somerset, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on August 17, 2024. He was born on October 24, 1937 to the late George and Goldie (Beck) Barclay. George is preceded in death by the love of his life and wife, Hazel (Kalp) Barclay. He missed her dearly everyday and looked forward to their meeting again in Heaven. He is also preceded in death by sisters, Joan Fritz, Dorothy Barclay and Ruth Glessner. George is survived by his loving sons, Doug (Andrea) Barclay, Mike (Kathy) Barclay and Mark (Heather) Barclay; grandchildren, Emily (Allen) Mahler, Jess (Elizabeth) Barclay, Ashley (David) Barclay-Welch, Amanda (Henry) Joyce, David (fiancée, Angelina) Barclay, Elizabeth (Nathan) Miller, Welsey Barclay and Leah Barclay; great-grandchildren, John, Hunter and Colton Mahler, Gwenivere and Elijah Barclay and Winona Barclay; and siblings, Nancy (Ron) Bittlebrun, Leslie Barclay and Harold (Carmen) Barclay. George loved going camping with Hazel and his family. They also enjoyed going on bus trips with their friends. George worked as a carpenter and most recently worked for Hemminger Homes. He attended Living Hope Church. George will be deeply missed by all. Friends and family will be received on Tuesday, August 20, 2024 from 2 pm to 8 pm at MILLER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY of Somerset, where a funeral will be held on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 11 am. Pastor Roy Burket officiating. Interment will be held at Somerset County Memorial Park. Online condolences may be expressed at millerfuneralhomeandcrematory.com.

Courtesy Motors announced its fourth Cleats 4 Kids community initiative. Cleats 4 Kids is a program where the dealership accepts collections for new or lightly worn football equipment, which is then donated to youth programs in the area. “I’ve been in sports my whole life, so it’s very important to...

INDIANA — The Hollidaysburg Area High School girls golf team improved to 5-0 on Friday afternoon, thanks to wins over Indiana and Punxsutawney at the Indiana Country Club. Hollidaysburg finished at 182, followed by Indiana (248) and Punxy (250). Sophomore Crosby Denis led the Lady Tigers with a 39....

Editor’s note: the following information was provided by the prothonotary’s offices at area county courthouses. Dennis J. Stehley and Jessica B. Pringle, both of Altoona. Adam L. Campbell and Amy M. Immel, both of Altoona. Adam R. Sheetz and Amber Bloskis, both of Hollidaysburg. Kira M. Burley and...

The city has relaunched its search for a permanent manager. The Human Resources Department began that search late last year in anticipation of the retirement in January of Omar Strohm, but no suitable candidate emerged, so the city began working in June with Pittsburgh consultant Strategic Solutions LLC. On Friday,...

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.

City brothers are behind bars after an investigation into a report of shots fired led police to identify the duo as being involved in the early Sunday morning incident, court documents state. Jody Alan Colyer, 31, was arraigned Friday before Magisterial District Judge Benjamin F. Jones on a felony charge...

The 14th annual Blair County Out of the Darkness Community Walk, hosted by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) Eastern PA Chapter and the Blair County Suicide Prevention Task Force, will be held on Sunday, Sept. 8, at Lakemont Park, Altoona. Check-in and pre-walk activities, such as participating in...

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.

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.

As summer vacation winds down and back-to-school sales are in full swing, city residents Justin and Michelle Dunio are worried about what the new school year has in store for their son, who they said was bullied relentlessly last year. Andy Thomas, too, has concerns, as he said his son...

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.