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State Police, Hollidaysburg barracks, are investigating the theft of a 2005 blue Polaris Ranger XP700, owned by a 53-year-old Hollidaysburg man. The vehicle was stolen from Rusich Lane, Woodbury Township, Blair County, sometime between Dec. 5 and Dec. 16....
A two-vehicle crash along State Route 866 (Piney Creek Road) in Woodbury Township, Blair County, on Jan. 8, sent one driver to the hospital. According to Pennsylvania State Police, Hollidaysburg, Heath J. Amick, 28, of Martinsburg, was traveling south along Piney Creek Road when he lost control of his 2014 Dodge Ram while negotiating a left curve. The vehicle traveled into the path of a 2009 Chevrolet Silverado driven by Shawn J. Landis, 56, of Williamsburg, which was traveling north along...
By NATALIE GORSUCH Williamsburg Correspondent Apparently snow is on its way this weekend. What better way to spend a snow day then cuddling up to a nice bowl of something fresh out of the crock pot? Here is a recipe that is sure to warm you up this weekend. Slow Cooker Macaroni and Cheese For me, macaroni and cheese is one of the ultimate comfort foods. It’s creamy, delicious and most of all – cheesy! Ingredients: 3 cups uncooked macaroni 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded 1 cup Colby cheese shredded 3 Tbsp. butter 2-3/4 cups Half & Half 15...
Compiled by JILL BRUBAKER REIGH Hollidaysburg Correspondent WISE (Women Involved in Scholarship and Empowerment) Women of Blair County Tribute recognizes and honors Blair County women who have demonstrated excellence and leadership in promoting the awareness of the significant role of women in the quality of life in our community and its economic growth. WISE Women is seeking applications for nominees for its annual tribute dinner in the categories of: Arts & Letters, Business & Professional, Community Service Volunteer, Education,...
The Altoona Driver License Center at 1738A Ninth Ave. in Altoona is closed for renovations and will reopen for both photo services and driver licensing services on Thursday, Feb. 7. There will be extended hours at the Huntingdon Driver License Center (9048 William Penn Highway, Suite 1, Huntingdon) while renovations are taking place. Driver License Center hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Photo License Center Hours 8:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday and from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m....
Macy Walason (right) won the grand champion and reserve grand champion of the Guernsey Junior Show on Friday, Jan. 11, at the Pennsylvania Farm Show. Green Slopes Farm, the McDonald Family of Imler took home the Premier Breeder Award and the Premier Exhibitor Award....
Sudden and heavy snow squalls are one of the biggest challenges that motorists, including PennDOT plow truck drivers, face during the winter. Motorists need to be alert for sudden squalls that can quickly cause roads to become snow covered. Heavy squalls can also cause whiteout conditions that can greatly restrict or virtually eliminate a driver’s visibility. PennDOT recommends motorists avoid traveling during winter storms if possible, but motorists who must be on the road are urged to use caution while driving. If motorists do encounter s...
Mount Aloysius College has announced the dean’s list for the 2018 fall semester. The dean’s list is issued each semester and honors students enrolled in 12 or more semester hours who have achieved a 3.50 grade-point average (GPA), or students enrolled in nine to 11 semester hours and earned a GPA of 3.70. or students enrolled in six to eight semester hours and earned a 3.9 GPA. Area Mount Aloysius College students who have been named to the dean’s list for the 2018 fall semester are: Claysburg – Kaitlyn Imler and Clyde Weyandt. Duncans...
Jason G. and Irene M. Oberholtzer of Roaring Spring are the parents of a son, Derek Lee, born at 6:40 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018, at home. The infant weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces and was 20 inches in length at birth. Derek has five siblings: Christine, 11; Michelle, 9; Emily, 7; Jalisa, 5; and Loriana, 2. Maternal grandparents are Harry and Isa Martin. Paternal grandparents are Elmer and Ruth Oberholtzer. * * * * * * * * Daniel Z. and Margaret S. Martin of Martinsburg are the parents of a daughter, Melody Martin, born at 3:12 a.m. on...
A New Enterprise man is behind bars, charged with simple assault and strangulation stemming from a domestic incident in an apartment in South Woodbury Township, Bedford County, on Jan. 7. According to the criminal complaint, police were dispatched to the apartment for a report of a domestic dispute in progress. When police arrived, a female victim told them that Garrett Dalton Foor, 23, had assaulted her. The victim told police that she and Foor were in the back seat of a friend’s car, driving to her apartment, when they began arguing about m...
The Bedford County Historical Society will hold its quarterly meeting at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 26, at the Hall at Kinton’s Knob (BCHS, second floor), 6441 Lincoln Highway, Bedford. There also will be a brief membership meeting. The program is free and open to the public. Blacksmith Dave Petit will give a presentation on blacksmithing techniques, materials, methods and, weather permitting, a demonstration outside. Petit has been the blacksmith at Old Bedford Village for six years and has been a living historian in several fields. Petit is a...
A donation shortfall over the winter holidays is prompting the American Red Cross to issue an emergency call for blood and platelet donors to give now to prevent a blood shortage from continuing throughout winter and affecting patient care. The Red Cross collected more than 27,000 fewer blood and platelet donations the weeks of Christmas and New Year’s than needed to sustain a sufficient blood supply. During this period, about 1,350 fewer blood drives were hosted by volunteer sponsor groups than required to meet patient needs as busy holiday s...
Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) troopers arrested 330 people for driving under the influence during the four-day Christmas holiday from Dec. 22 through Dec. 25, 2018 The total represents an increase from the 243 DUI arrests made during the 2017 Christmas holiday driving period, which spanned three days. State police investigated 622 crashes over the long holiday weekend, including 54 collisions involving alcohol. Six people were killed in five fatal crashes investigated by PSP. In addition to DUI enforcement, troopers issued 2,460 speeding...
Allegany College of Maryland recognized 147 graduates at the conclusion of the recent fall 2018 session. They earned a total of 160 associate degrees and certificates. Area members of ACM’s fall 2018 class and the degree or certificate they received are listed below according to residence. Unless noted otherwise, the awards refer to degrees. The graduates are: Claysburg – Harry L. Benton, IV, business management Everett – Alexis Ryn Brallier, business accounting; and Sarah Ann Garcia, nursing assistant/geriatric aide Hopewell – Kelsie S. Meli...
