Nanty-glo
LATEST NEWS
Penn State faculty say buyouts are causing confusion, with a third of staff opting in at some campuses
About a third of Penn State staff who qualified opted in to the university’s voluntary buyout program at some campuses, raising concerns among faculty about the impact open positions and changing duties could have on the upcoming fall semester. The number of employees participating in Penn State’s buyout program...
INDIANA 12U, 14U TEAMS SUCCESSFUL ON FRIDAY
In Little League Action, ICM 12u softball team beat Caln Little league in a 9 inning game 6-5. It was tied after 7 innings when the game went to the international tie breaker, giving each team a runner on 2nd base. The 8th inning both sides scored a run making the game tied 3-3. The 9th inning Caln scored 2 runs making the score 3-5. ICM came up to bat as the home team and was able to score a run with a single by Ella Worthington driving home AJ Putt. ICM was able to get the bases loaded with Aunika Brooks up to bat. She singled the ball into left center field bringing in 2 runs to win the game for ICM. Ella Worthington notched 15 strikeouts over six innings and held Caln without a hit. ICM will face Pittston Little league on Sunday at 5pm. The winner of that goes to the state championship game in the winner’s bracket.
INDIANA THEATER TO CELEBRATE 100TH ANNIVERSARY TODAY
The Indiana Theater will celebrate its 100th anniversary with a special day-long party. The historic venue started life as a vaudeville house in July of 1924 and was converted into a movie theater four years later. Since then it has served as a venue for live theater, a church and is now a multi-purpose performance theater with the current revitalization starting in 2022. Indiana Theater’s executive director Veldorah Rice said that she and Michael Perry said they realized when the theater’s previous tenant, a church, had left, the building could be revitalized for the community.
CCCRA receives grant for Ghost Town Trail loop
A section of the Ghost Town Trail in Nanty Glo will finally be completed with the aid of federal funding. The Cambria County Conservation and Recreation Authority (CCCRA) received $3.3 million in funding from the Abandoned Mine Lands and Acid Mine Drainage grant programs to complete the loop of the Ghost Town Trail that travels from Ebensburg to Nanty Glo, otherwise known as the C&I Extension.
State College 12U softball takes second place in LL sectional tournament
INDIANA — The State College 12U softball team came out of the District 5 West tournament with a solid 10-3 victory over Philipsburg-Osceola and headed to the Little League Softball sectional tournament, held in Indiana, PA, on Wednesday, July 3, and Friday, July 5. With two wins and a...
Erik Jones wins UARA Super Late Model race at Jennerstown
Erik Jones had never seen Jennerstown Speedway until Wednesday and he became a winner there in the UARA Motor Mountain Masters 150 by Thursday night. Driving his No. 4 Port City chassis, Jones led the first 22 laps before conceding the lead over to Johnny Sauter in the Wauters Motorsports No. 5. Sauter was penalized at the halfway break, for two infractions, parking at the hauler and for the team working on the car too soon.
Lilly Meister Indiana Basketball: Stats, Role, and Future Outlook
Indiana junior-to-be Lilly Meister faces the challenge of moving out of the shadow of star player Mackenzie Holmes as she aims to secure a more prominent role in the upcoming season. Despite modest statistics in her first two NCAA seasons, Meister has shown efficiency and basketball intelligence on the court. The competition for a significant role in the team has intensified with the arrival of new players, including Karoline Striplin, Faith Wiseman, Sydney Fenn, and the return of Sharnecce Currie-Jelks. Meister's consistent performance and quiet effectiveness as a backup big have been noteworthy, but the question remains whether she will step into a more prominent position in the 2024-2025 season.
Police: Windber man accused of yelling racial slurs at, threatening to lynch group of kids
WINDBER, Pa (WJAC) — Authorities say a Windber man is facing charges after he was accused of shouting racial slurs at a group of African-American children and threatening to "lynch" them. Ad. Police say on July 2, officers were dispatched for an altercation involving a group of three juveniles...
Ligonier Township appoints trail study committee, approves new baseball complex
An all-volunteer committee will pick up where a more than decade-old study left off with expanding a walking and biking trail network through the Ligonier Valley. The Ligonier Township Board of Supervisors on Tuesday voted 5-0 to fill five seats on the new Ligonier Valley Trail Study Committee, which will focus on updating a 13-year-old trail feasibility study.
Men's Hoops to Host Saint Francis in December
NIAGARA UNIVERSITY, NY – Niagara will host Saint Francis on Saturday, December 14 marking the second-straight season the Purple Eagles and Red Flash will square off. Niagara defeated Saint Francis last season 69-61 in Loretto, Pa., to improve to 12-10 all-time against the Red Flash. The Purple Eagles last hosted Saint Francis on Dec. 10, 2017, a 83-87 overtime loss.
Red Devil wrestlers preparing for nationals trip to Fargo
Advancing to the USA Wrestling Nationals in Fargo, North Dakota can be a rarity for high school athletes. But at Central Cambria, the odds were defied even more as three grapplers will advance to the national tournament July 13-20. Burke Niebauer, Hayden Strittmatter and Jake Wilson are all set to contend at one of wrestling’s biggest stages this week, providing plenty of optimism for a program that is on the rise.
Pirates farm report for July 11, 2024: Po-Yu Chen fans 7 in 7 innings for Altoona
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 38-47) had a doubleheader with Columbus (Guardians) rained out. One game will be made up as part of a doubleheader Friday. The other is TBA. Next: Friday vs. Columbus (Guardians), doubleheader, 5:35 p.m. ALTOONA (Double-A, 37-47) took care of Bowie (Orioles), 3-1, giving up a total of four...
Bowie Falls In Wednesday Night Defeat To Altoona
The Bowie Baysox, the Double-A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles, fell 3-1 to the Altoona Curve, the Double-A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates, on Thursday night at Peoples Natural Gas Field. Bowie (7-8, 39-44) was locked in a pitcher’s duel through the opening six frames. Right-handed starter Alex Pham dominated...
Derry Ukes shutout the Eagles in first round of LDATL playoffs
The Derry Ukes started their Latrobe-Derry Area Teener League postseason run in a big way on Wednesday evening, shutting out the F.O.Eagles 12-0 to move on to the next round of the playoffs. The game started relatively slowly, with neither team managing to get on the board in the first...
Girlfriend called 911 after Altoona stabbing, both arrested: Police
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — The girlfriend of a suspect allegedly called 911 with information about a stabbing, saying her boyfriend got home and was “all bloody,” police said. Daysha LaPenna, 19, and Keith Young, 57, were placed in Blair County Prison after allegedly being involved in the Tuesday night stabbing of an Altoona man they […]
Derry Borough gives the OK to craft Ordinance 813 concerning speed limits and scale of fines
The Derry Borough Council passed a motion that gave solicitor Lee Demosky the go-ahead to start crafting Ordinance 813, which relates to speed limits and the scale of fines associated with speeding violations, Tuesday night, July 9. Demosky said he planned to write the ordinance per what the Pennsylvania Vehicle...
Indiana Fever Send Strong Message to Caitlin Clark After ESPY Award
Caitlin Clark scooped up the ESPY Award for best women's college athlete, then got some big praise from her professional team. The Indiana Fever shared some congratulations to the sensational rookie on Thursday after she took home the honor at the annual ESPN awards show.
'I'm not stalking you.' Police: Man accused of raping teen coworker at Ferndale restaurant
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — Police in Cambria County say a Johnstown man is jailed following a months-long investigation into allegations that he repeatedly sexually assaulted a former teenage coworker, at a local restaurant, and then began stalking her. Investigators say Shawn Borsuk, now age 53, is accused of raping...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.