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NJ man gets 7 to 20 years in drugs-by-mail scheme
HOLLIDAYSBURG — A New Jersey man involved in a scheme that brought 5 pounds of illegal drugs to Altoona by mail has rendered guilty pleas for a sentence of seven-to-20 years’ incarceration. Kareem Ali Bailey, 30, Newark, who has been in the Blair County Prison since his June...
Ambulance association seeks financial assistance
PORTAGE — Faced with depleted funds and a nearly $200,000 deficit, the Portage Area Ambulance Association is seeking financial assistance to keep the service operating in the community. Charles Rimini, the association’s business manager, said a billing company the association previously used failed to follow up and rebill over...
Gerald L. Thomas
Gerald L. Thomas, 90, formerly of Thomasdale, died July 16, 2024 at Laurel View Village, Davidsville. He was born on March 4, 1934 in Thomas Mills, son of J. Wesley and Bessie M. (Weaver) Thomas. He was preceded in death by wife, Joyce E. (Stemmler) Thomas on April 5, 2024; brothers, Richard and R. Glenn Thomas and infant twin sisters Irene and Arlene. Survived by son, Douglas B. Thomas, married to the former Roberta A. Folton and sister-in-law Margaret of Davidsville. Gerald was a 1952 graduate of Conemaugh Township High School and a graduate of Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing, Philadelphia. He also received a degree as a Nurse Anesthetist from Reading Hospital. He retired from Mercy Hospital of Johnstown as a Nurse Anesthetist. He enjoyed working on and rebuilding any vehicle with an engine. He was a member of AACA (Antique Automobile Club of America), including charter member of the Flood City Region of AACA and was a member of Early V-8 Ford Club and EMMR (Eastern Museum of Motor Racing). At his request there will be no viewing or service. Interment at Thomas Mennonite Church Cemetery will be at the convenience of the family. Donations in his memory can be made to Thomas Mennonite Church, 112 Swank Road, Hollsopple, PA 15935 or The Caring Fund at Laurel View Village, 2000 Cambridge Dr., Davidsville, PA 15928. Arrangements by Hoffman Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., Davidsville. To express condolences, order flowers or plant a memorial tree, visit HoffmanFuneralHomes.com.
PASSHE BOARD OF GOVERNORS APPROVES TUITION FREEZE FOR SEVENTH STRAIGHT YEAR
Earlier today, the State System of Higher Education Board of Governors approved holding the line on tuition rates for in-state undergraduate students for the seventh consecutive year. The rate remains at $7,716 per year, which was possible due to a 6.5% increase in the state’s contribution to the system in...
Johnstown native Stewart leaves athletic trainer position with NHL's Penguins
Greater Johnstown High School graduate and former Johnstown Chiefs staffer Chris Stewart stepped away from his role as the Pittsburgh Penguins head athletic trainer after 18 seasons with the franchise and 29 professional hockey seasons overall. Stewart confirmed that he left his position after years of “the grind, with travel...
PSP INVESTIGATING INCIDENT NEAR REGENCY MALL COMPLEX
State police are investigating an incident that occurred near the Regency Mall complex last night. The investigation started at 5:23 PM near Pompano Drive of White Township in The Grove apartment complex. State police Public Information Officer Trooper Cliff Greenfield said that during that incident, officers conducted a traffic stop in front of Tres Amigos on a vehicle that was believed to be involved in the incident.
Mixing two adult sports
With scholastic sports on a break until August, many kids — and their parents — are spending the summer playing recreational sports. Many sports, like football, wrestling and baseball (unless you play for Lilly’s City League team), get harder or impossible to participate in the older you get. If you can find a league, you also run the risk of injury which could keep you away from a full-time job.
Senators question NS CEO in letter
Pennsylvania’s two U.S. senators have sent a letter to the CEO of Norfolk Southern complaining about the company’s alleged failure to communicate readily with local emergency officials after a minor local derailment, about layoffs the company has made at the Juniata Locomotive Shop in a quest for efficiency and about assigning tasks there to workers in crafts that are not authorized to perform such work based on labor agreements.
City woman allegedly left baby inside hot vehicle
A city woman previously accused of placing her children in danger is now behind bars after allegedly leaving her 4-month-old baby inside a closed vehicle during a heat wave while she went grocery shopping, court documents state. Jade Sasha Diggs, 40, was arraigned Monday by Magisterial District Judge Paula M....
HOMER CITY POST 493 PLACES THREE ON ALL-SECTION SENIOR LEGION TEAM
The District 31 Senior Legion All-Section Team was released yesterday, and several Indiana County stars made the team. Homer City Post 493 infielder Braden Dunn and outfielder Rocco Cosentino both made first team. Dunn batted .407 and had an OPS of .985, with 22 Hits, 16 RBIs, and 17 runs. Cosentino batted .378 with an OPS of 1.138, 14 hits, 3 doubles, 4 triples, 15 RBIs and 13 runs scored.
Trabert, Matava take Summit title
CRESSON — Cody Trabert and Brock Matava carded a 131 to win the first flight of the Summit Country Club’s Member-Guest two-day event. Doug Labarko and Dan Thompson shot 134 to finish second. Dan Myers and Aaron Stanley shot 144 to win the second flight while Rodney Patterson...
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.
MAN CHARGED WITH HOMICIDE BY VEHICLE DUE IN COURT FOR STATUS CONFERENCE
A status conference is scheduled for today for a man charged with homicide by vehicle while driving under the influence and other crimes. Court documents show that 24-year-old Reed Tantlinger of Homer City will go before President Judge Thomas Bianco for the conference today. Along with the previously mentioned charge, he is accused of accident where the victim dies, two counts of DUI-controlled substance, along with seven summary traffic counts in connection with an incident on January 7th, 2023 that killed 25-year-old Hunter McCloskey. The crash happened in the Westbound lanes of Route 422 in Pine Township as Tantlinger allegedly rear-ended McCloskey’s vehicle, pushing him into several boulders and a utility pole along the side of the road. Tantlinger fled the scene but was later found at a relative’s house.
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.
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.
WNBA Fans Single Out One Indiana Fever Player For Near Collapse Against Mercury
Caitlin Clark led the Indiana Fever in their 95-86 win ovver the Phoenix Mercury on Friday night. This victory moves them to fourth-place in the WNBA Western Conference with an improved record of 10-14. The Fever led by 31 points with under two minutes remaining in the third quarter, but allowed ...
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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