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Pattison Street in Jackson Township to close
As crews work to realign the road, Pattison Street in Jackson Township will be closed from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. the week of Monday, July 8. The street will be closed from Hartzell Road to the Cranberry Township line. Detours will be posted.
Criminal trespass charge dismissed for Blacklick Township man
Criminal trespass charges have been dismissed against a Blacklick Township man in connection with an incident June 9 in White Township. Brian Derek Jones, 21, from the village of Kent, had been charged after an acquaintance told state police at Troop A, Indiana, that he entered her apartment through an unlocked window and approached her as she was lying in bed.
Indiana Fever Rookie Caitlin Clark Makes WNBA History with First Triple-Double; Pacers Tyrese Haliburton Shower Praises
Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton praises Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark as 'special' after her historic triple-double performance in a game against the New York Liberty. Clark recorded 19 points, 12 rebounds, and 13 assists, marking her first triple-double in the WNBA and becoming the first rookie in league history to achieve this feat.
Indiana Fever News: Tyrese Haliburton Shares Awesome Message to Caitlin Clark After Historic Triple-Double
It took a while, but the Indiana Fever are finally moving up the WNBA standings. The Eastern Conference is still controlled by the New York Liberty and Connecticut Sun, but the Fever are finally inching closer to make this season’s playoffs. The biggest reason for their success is Caitlin...
MC 14s refuse to lose, battle back to drop Altoona
BELLEFONTE- No matter what the situation these guys know how to win!. Trailing twice in their contest against a familiar foe in Altoona, the MIfflin County 14U All-Stars answered the call time-after-time coming back to outlast Altoona 10-8. Picking up the win for MIfflin County was Jude Zook who went...
10th annual Chernisky Classic benefits Cambria County Firefighters
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — The 10th Annual Chernisky Classic took place Saturday morning, with walkers and runners converging at the Ghost Town Trailhead in Ebensburg. Cambria County Commissioner Tom Chernisky announced that 100% of the proceeds from the event will benefit the Cambria Regional Firefighters Association Training Facility.
Why is Hooversville's 'swinging bridge' now closed?
HOOVERSVILLE ― The borough's historic "swinging bridge" is closed temporarily for repairs. On June 30. someone called the borough to report a section of the 180-foot-long pedestrian suspension bridge had collapsed, said Jennifer Robertson, borough secretary. Now, there are barricades and signs on either side of the bridge to prevent anyone from trying to walk across.
Jethawks complete perfect regular season with crushing win over Homer City
The Latrobe Jethawks completed a perfect regular season in District 31 play on Saturday, blowing out Homer City 20-2 to finish 16-0-3 along with taking the top spot in District 31’s East Division. The Jethawks were about as near perfect on Saturday as they have been all season long....
MC 14s finish weekend 2-0, tops Altoona 9-4
BELLEFONTE- Mifflin County pitcher Noah Wray had his array of off speed pitches and fastballs working well Sunday in their second round game of Babe Ruth 14U action. Along with strong hitting as well, Mifflin County was able to top a well rested Altoona crew 9-4, putting them at 2-0 heading into day three.
Pattison Street To Close This Week
A road will be shut down this week in Jackson Township. Crews will be working on Pattison Street. The closure will run from Hartzell Road to the Cranberry Township line. The shut down will happen from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. all this week. The detour will use Old Ehrman...
Logan Gibson Shows Good Eye At The Plate In Centre County Babe Ruth Loss To Altoona
Logan Gibson showed a strong eye at the plate on Sunday, as Gibson walked three times. Even still, Centre County Babe Ruth fell to Altoona 9-8. Centre County fought back after falling down by four runs in the first inning. The comeback fell just short though. Centre County closed the gap by scoring on a ground out, a home run, a single, a double, a walk, and a single.
Caitlin Clark rallies Fever past Liberty 83-78 with first triple-double by WNBA rookie
Caitlin Clark posted the first triple-double by a rookie in WNBA history to help rally Indiana to an 83-78 victory over New York on Saturday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, snapping the Fever's nine-game losing streak to the Liberty. Clark finished with 19 points, 13 assists and 12 rebounds for Indiana (9-13)....
Mary Ann Weakland
Mary Ann (Koehle) Weakland died July 4, 2024, surrounded by family. Born in Altoona, PA March 25, 1938 on the feast of the Annunciation, to the late Aloysius B. and Bertha (Greiner) Koehle, she was a 1956 graduate of Altoona Catholic High School. She married Ronald C. Weakland at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Altoona on May 21, 1960.
DRILLERS COMPLETE COMEBACK, CAPTURE SECOND STRAIGHT LEGION TITLE
The S.W. Jack Drillers won a thriller last night at First Commonwealth Bank Field in Homer City, coming back from a five-run deficit to beat Marion Center, 14-10, and claiming their second straight Indiana County Youth Legion championship. The Drillers carried a one-run lead into the bottom of the fourth...
TESTING PERIOD EXTENDED FOR TRAFFIC LIGHT AT WARREN ROAD/INDIAN SPRINGS ROAD INTERSECTION
At Wednesday’s White Township Supervisors meeting, it was announced that the testing period for a township traffic light has been extended due to minor tweaks made to it. Township Manager Chris Anderson said the testing period for the traffic light at the Warren Road/Indian Springs Road intersection was extended until August 1st after some adjustments were made to the timing of pedestrian and left turn signals. While he adds no structural or equipment problems were reported, these types of tweaks are common.
HoopsFest Returns for 2024 on July 20
HoopsFest 2024 is set to take place on July 20 in Downtown Altoona. As Pennsylvania’s largest outdoor 3-on-3 basketball tournament, HoopsFest offers a chance for players, volunteers, sponsors, and vendors to participate. HoopsFest is a day of competitive basketball, family-friendly activities, and an unforgettable experience for all participants. There...
10 Years Ago
Martinsburg Borough Council approved planned upgrades to the downtown during its Monday night meeting, July 7, that will coincide with the borough’s streetscape project. Council approved the purchase of 18 solar lights that will sit atop 8-foot poles in the town center district. In addition to the solar lights, 22 5-by-30-foot banners were approved for purchase.
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