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Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever use fourth-quarter rally to down Minnesota Lynx
Rookie sensation Caitlin Clark had a rough first three quarters but turned it on as the Indiana Fever beat the Minnesota Lynx late. The post Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever use fourth-quarter rally to down Minnesota Lynx appeared first on On3.
Rally attendees react to attempted Trump assassination
DUNCANSVILLE, Pa. (WTAJ) — A couple from Pennsylvania that attended the Trump Rally in Butler on Saturday is reflecting on their experience. Sandra Butler-Devers and her husband, Ronald, of Duncansville, Pa., went to the rally to volunteer and show their support for the Republican Presidential Candidate and former President. “Just looking at them now, makes me […]
Bookmobile up and running
EBENSBURG — The Central Cambria School District’s “Book” Mobile will make four stops Wednesday, July 17, to deliver free books for children to read over summer vacation. The van will make hourlong stops at different locations within the Central Cambria School District, starting at 10 a.m....
Victim identified in fatal crash near Coalport
The victim of Saturday morning's fatal crash near Coalport has been identified, according to Clearfield County Coroner Kim Shaffer-Snyder. The victim has been identified as Cynthia Wissinger, 53, of Madera. Shaffer-Snyder said there were three people in the vehicle at the time of the crash, and the passengers were transported...
Letter to the editor: Ligonier needs a pool like Youngwood's
Recently, our daughter and grandkids came to visit us from the Richmond, Va., area. Even though they belong to a massive pool complex at their neighborhood, I wanted to take them to a local pool. They were skeptical at first, but we all went to Youngwood Park and Pool. They...
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.
FIVE POWER LINES DOWN REPORTED ON MONDAY
First responders were busy yesterday with multiple calls related to utility lines coming down. The first such call was at 2:40 PM yesterday as a line went down along Two Lick Drive in White Township. Four other calls were reported by Indiana County 911 between 4:58 PM and 7:26 PM in locations in Rayne, Canoe, Green and Banks Townships.
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.
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.
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.
Former Bedford DA has license suspended
The former Bedford County District Attorney, who is now an attorney with Fleming Law Office in Altoona, will have her law license suspended for two years effective Aug. 15. The move to suspend Lesley Rae Childers-Potts was announced Tuesday by the Disciplinary Board of the state Supreme Court and stems from four cases while Childers-Potts was acting as district attorney in Bedford County, court documents state.
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...
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...
Park Home Altoona Baseball Classic roundup
(Host: Centennial Field, AIYBL) Sheetz (EEYBL) 5, Holsinger’s Plumbing (AABA) 1: Multiple hits – Lechner 3, Swander 2, Stahlman 2 (S), T. Farabaugh 2, Johnston 2 (HP). WP – Lechner (S). LP – T. Farabaugh (HP). SO – Lechner 9, Swander 2 (S), T. Farabaugh 6 (HP).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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