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Tom Caulfield Veterans Remembered Scholarship
A local college student is the first person to receive a new scholarship from a Cambria County based Veterans Organization. Elizabeth Bruner of Blairsville was awarded the very first Tom Caulfield Veterans Remembered Scholarship Today in Johnstown. That’s Penn State student Elizabeth Bruner becoming the first person to receive a...
William Gerome Hummel, Jr.
William Gerome Hummel, Jr., 68, of Indiana, Pa. passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at home after a courageous fight against cancer. He was born January 5, 1956, in Roaring Spring, the son of William Gerome Hummel, Sr. and Mary (Lane) Hummel (Howells). He is remembered by his wife of...
Police: Johnstown man lied about his age, raped teen four times
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Johnstown man is facing multiple felony rape charges after police said he sexually assaulted a 13-year-old. Jaylon Crum, 18, is facing four felony rape by forcible compulsion charges after the victim came forward with information regarding four alleged incidents that happened in June. The victim’s mother told police that […]
Cejkas make $2 million gift toward IUP college of osteopathic medicine
A couple who has come through on multiple occasions to support Indiana University of Pennsylvania has dug deep once again. Recognizing “the good that it will do and the lives it will save,” IUP graduates Tim and Debra Phillips Cejka said they have gifted $2 million to IUP’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine.
Caitlin Clark Addresses Fever's Maturity Issues After Aliyah Boston's Elbow Foul to WNBA Opponent's Face
The Indiana Fever lost to the Washington Mystics by a score of 89-84 on Wednesday. It was a particularly frustrating loss for the Fever, given that the Mystics were 5-17 heading into the game.
Ligonier Valley School District looks to upgrade baseball field for spring season
Ligonier Valley School District is in the home stretch of preparing for a major upgrade to its high school baseball field. The district wants to have the revamped field ready for batters to take their swings at a relocated home plate by spring. The direction of the field will be...
PAST AND PRESENT IUP STARS GEARING UP FOR EXHIBITION GAME
IUP basketball fans will be able to see some of their former favorite players in action one final time this Sunday as they will star in an exhibition game at the Memorial Field House. Former IUP guard Dante Lombardi will coach against his dad, IUP men’s coach Joe Lombardi, in...
Trotting colts stay perfect in Indiana Sire Stakes at Harrah’s Hoosier Park
Anderson, IN — Indiana Sire Stakes action continued at Harrah’s Hoosier Park with round one of six for the 2-year-old trotting colts and geldings on Thursday (July 11). Three divisions highlighted the 14-race card seeing Twofiftychamp, Tarzan and Eugene The Genius all remain perfect in their young careers.
Sheetz now delivers beer in Pennsylvania
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Sheetz will now deliver beer to Pennsylvanians, the Altoona-based convenience store chain announced on Tuesday. Sheetz is expanding its partnership with DoorDash so customers can now order beer from nearly 270 stores across the state. The company partnered with DoorDash in 2021, providing on-demand delivery in Pennsylvania as well as Maryland, North Carolina, Ohio, Virginia and West Virginia. Now they're expanding to include beer. Orders can be placed online or through Sheetz's app between 7 a.m. and 1:45 a.m. Monday through Saturday and between 9 a.m. and 1:45 a.m. on Sundays. Pennsylvania residents will have to verify their ages before they checkout. "Sheetz is committed to responsibly complying with all current alcohol sale laws and regulations, including the enforcement of a 100 percent proof-of-age policy," the company said in a press release. Sheetz was founded in 1952 in Altoona and has since grown to operate more than 700 stores with over 25,000 employees. When alcohol sales were expanded to Pennsylvania gas stations in 2016, Sheetz became the first convenience store in the state to sell wine.
CHARGES WITHDRAWN AGAINST HOME IMPROVEMENT OWNER
Charges were withdrawn at the district court level against a home improvement owner for failing to provide services. State police had filed charges against 41-year-old William Luzier of Clymer, the owner of Luzier’s Property Maintenance, for an incident in December. He was accused of accepting money from a man in Graceton for home improvement service that was allegedly not completed in a timely manner.
'Adventures With Jesus' Aug. 4-8 at Heritage
The Summer Family Bible Program titled “Adventures With Jesus” will be held at Heritage Methodist Church on the Diamond in Ligonier from 6 to 8 p.m. starting Sunday, Aug. 4, and concluding Thursday, Aug. 8. Beth Lenhart, church secretary, added in a July 10 email, “A Food and...
July 12, 2024
The Derry Area School District Foundation Amphitheater continues its 2024 Summer Concert Series:. Aug. 9, Lee Alverson “Whole Lotta Shakin Going On”. All concerts are on Fridays and begin at 6:30 p.m. at the DASD Amphitheater. Check out our DASD Foundation Facebook page for amphitheater concert updates. ***. A...
MARY ANN BRITSKY, 90
Mary Ann Britsky, 90, of Clymer, passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2024 at her home with her family by her side. She was born October 18, 1933 to Nicholas and Elizabeth (Kostichak) Charney in Barnsboro. Mary Ann was an active, lifetime member of St. Anne Byzantine Catholic Church, Clymer....
CHEN STRIKES OUT SEVEN AS CURVE BEAT BAYSOX
Po-Yu Chen posted another quality start for Altoona last night, striking out seven Bowie hitters in seven innings of four-hit ball as the Curve beat the Baysox, 4-1. Chen blanked Bowie through six before allowing a run in the seventh. Carter Bins tied the game with a single in the...
Roger A. Claycomb
Roger A. Claycomb, 82, of Claysburg, passed away Saturday July 6, 2024, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. He was born July 26, 1941, in Claysburg, son of the late Glen W. and Margaret (Musselman) Claycomb. He married Doris Hengst on May 17, 1968, in New Paris.
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