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Traffic at The Pavilion at Star Lake is expected. Here's how officials are trying to help.
BURGETTSTOWN, Pa. (KDKA) — The Pavilion at Star Lake is certainly not known for moving traffic quickly and effectively. It's been concert-goers have lived with for the past 30-plus years.Before Chris Stapleton and Bret Michaels' show on Friday at the venue, guests showed up early to beat the massive rush."We're going to have a couple of beers, and just enjoy the nice, sunny weather," Shane Filer, of Altoona, said on Friday afternoon.Filer and his friends know firsthand that if you want to avoid the traffic hassle, you have to get down to the venue early. Hanover Township police recommend carpooling and...
Carnival raises funds for Bellwood Christmas lights
For the third year in a row, the residents of Bellwood and Antis Township gathered for a weekend of fun, food, and fundraising. Twelve-year-old Kaitlynn Crewes, a soon-to-be-seventh grader at Bellwood-Antis Middle School, has hosted Katy’s Karnival annually in order to raise money for a local charity or organization.
OC senior all-stars ousted from state tourney
DUBOIS — Oil City’s Senior League All-Star Team saw its state championship hopes come to an end on Friday afternoon at DuBois’ Stern Field with a 16-6, six-inning loss to Hollidaysburg in the losers’ bracket semifinal of the 2024 Pennsylvania Senior Little League State Tournament. The...
Fever’s Caitlin Clark set sights on taking down Lynx
Caitlin Clark made a brief confession after she joined the Indiana Fever this year. "I grew up loving the Minnesota Lynx," Clark said during her introductory news conference. "I probably shouldn't say that anymore." On Sunday afternoon, Clark will face the team she grew up supporting. The Fever (10-14) will...
Hollidaysburg Seniors eliminate DuBois in heartbreaking fashion
DUBOIS — Coming off a tough loss to Upper Moreland late Thursday night, the DuBois Senior League All-Star baseball team seemed to have righted the ship Friday afternoon in a rematch with Hollidaysburg in the loser’s bracket final at the Glen Fiebig Memorial Pennsylvania State Tournament. DuBois built...
Bedford Legion take Game One in playoffs
The Bedford American Legion Post 113 baseball team wanted to get off to a strong start in the CCAL playoffs. On Thursday in Game One of the best-of-3-games semifinal series against fourth-seeded Hollidaysburg 2, the Hurricanes did just that with a strong all-around performance in a 6-3 victory.
CURVE CONTINUE SECOND HALF SURGE
Altoona stumbled out of the gate to start the second half of the season, but the Curve have won 9 of their last 10 games, including yesterday’s 5-3 win over Bowie. Charles McAdoo and Dustin Peterson each homered and McAdoo had three hits. Peterson and Jase Bowen each had two hits, with Bowen knocking in a run with a triple. The Pirates’ rehabbing Ryan Borucki had a rough outing, giving up two runs in two-thirds of an inning.
City man arrested on drug charges
A city man is facing felony drug charges after allegedly selling heroin to a person who then overdosed. Eugene Irwin Ehredt, 32, was arraigned Monday by Magisterial District Judge Benjamin F. Jones on four felony counts of possession with intent to deliver, one felony count of criminal use of a communication facility, one misdemeanor count of possession of drug paraphernalia and four misdemeanor counts of possession of a controlled substance.
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.
Man who threw pitcher in court gets more time
HOLLIDAYSBURG — An Altoona man will do more time in prison — four to eight years — for hurling a stainless steel water pitcher across a Blair County courtroom in October 2021 after a jury convicted him of seven drug-trafficking offenses. Darwin Maurice Herring Sr., 42, on...
IUP ALUMNI SHINE IN BASKETBALL SHOWCASE
Good times and some pretty good basketball last night at IUP’s Memorial Fieldhouse, where a team of former Division Two stars took on a team loaded with ex-IUP stars in preparation for the million-dollar The Basketball Tournament. Jack Benedict has the wrap. (Team IUP beat Team Waymakers 79-75.)
NORTHERN APPALACHIAN FOLK FESTIVAL NAMES “POET LAUREATES OF NORTHERN APPALACHIA”
The Northern Appalachian Folk Festival has announced the first recipients of a newly-created award meant to honor those who have made significant achievements in poetry. Jack Smith, Nick Brisini and Danny Meagher will be awarded the title of “Poet Laureates of Northern Appalachia” at ceremonies on Saturday, September 7th during the annual festival. The three are currently working on a book of poetry that was recently submitted to WVU Press for publication later this year.
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