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Seventeen local students representing 16 self-made businesses are set to graduate from the Blair County Chamber of Commerce Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!). Throughout the 25-week program, students received the necessary tools to launch their very own IRS-registered business. Sessions included mentoring from industry experts, field trips and an investor panel event in which students pitched their business plans to local investors for financial backing. The graduation ceremony will be held April 25 at noon at U.S. Hotel Tavern Liberty Hall...
Cove voters heading to the polls on May 16 won’t have much to think about when it comes to municipal offices, as the number of candidates don’t outnumber the open seats in most local municipalities, so barring a write-in victory, the results seem to be a foregone conclusion. Freedom Township has two seats on its Board of Supervisors up for election with incumbent Republicans Timothy James and Nate Caldwell facing no opposition and no Democrats seeking a spot on November’s ballot. Current Republican Tax Collector Kim Bender and first-time candi...
Chief of Police Kerry Hoover informed the council of a recent hacking issue that affected him and his wife. The hacker was able to get copies of checks by hacking into a business’s account, where Hoover had recently shopped. The hacker “washed” the check, which means they changed the check number, who it was made out to and the amount. Hoover advised council to check their online banking often to make sure fraudulent purchases aren’t being made. “They could drain you dry before you know it,” Hoover said. The search for officers continues....
Citing increased costs, dwindling contributions, and equipment that is going to need replaced sooner rather than later, the Friendship Volunteer Fire Company asked Roaring Spring Borough Council for a one mill property tax increase that would go to help fund the borough's fire protection service. "We are at a critical time," said Friendship Chief James Musselman. "Costs are going up on everything and that is making it harder to make money." Musselman cited the rising cost of food that has cut...
