Allegany College of Maryland recognized 60 graduates earning 66 associate degrees and certificates at the conclusion of the summer 2022 session. Graduates and their degrees or certificates are listed below according to residence. The awards refer to...

The September monthly meeting of the Hollidaysburg Area Community Partnership (HACP) was held at the U.S. Hotel with the focus on marketing and programming events. The Aug. 13 Family Fun Day was reported as a huge success with over 800 people...

The September monthly meeting of the Hollidaysburg School District Board of Directors committee of the whole/voting meeting was highlighted by a spirited discussion over establishment of a gender identity policy. School board member Carmen Bilek...

A number of issues were discussed in unfinished business at the Hollidaysburg Borough Council monthly September meeting, but stormwater runoff and resulting flooding was the one given primary attention. Trina Illig was in attendance to discuss the...

Gas prices are two cents lower in Western Pennsylvania this week at $3.902 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report. This week’s average prices: Western Pennsylvania Average: $3.902 Average price during the week of Sept. 19,...

The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) released its preliminary employment situation report for August 2022. Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate was down one-tenth​ of a percentage point over the month to 4.2 percent in August, the...

The Bedford County Technical Center will host a FAFSA Completion Night on Monday, Nov. 14, in the computer lab from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) will have a staff member on hand to help with completing...

During its meeting last Tuesday evening, the Williamsburg Community School Board adopted its first Title I school-wide plan. Title I is remediation in reading and math for the elementary school. Superintendent Lisa Murgas said that the school-wide...

Pennsylvania’s state game lands really are something to see. Want to find out? Take one of the tours the Pennsylvania Game Commission is holding in October. The tours provide a good example of the opportunities available on game lands statewide,...

The Friends of the Martinsburg Community Library held its annual regorganization meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 20, at 7 p.m. The Cove Book Club met on Sept. 13 to discuss “Killers of the Flower Moon” by David Grann. The group had a Zoom presentation...

The Freedom Township water project resumed construction this week after a nearly summer-long break due to supply shortages. Workers were forced to halt construction when they exhausted their supply of meter pits. The meter pits were due to be...

Blair County, Williamsburg Borough, and Woodbury and Catharine Townships are poised to adopt two ordinances that will provide tax breaks for new construction as well as improvements to existing structures within the respective municipalities through...

Roaring Spring Borough is a step closer to closing the books on its ownership of Plum Creek Mountain after the Pennsylvania Game Commission voted to purchase the 1,367-acre tract of land from the borough for $1.2 million. Earlier this year, the borou...

The Blair County Chamber of Commerce Farm-City Committee is gearing-up for its annual “Down on the Farm” event to be held Thursday, Oct. 6 from 5 to 7 p.m. The host will be Highland Meadows farm located at 548 Rebecca Furnace Road, Martinsburg....

Curry Supply has appointed Sara Herron as the company’s marketing coordinator. In this role, Herron will assist the marketing director through the company’s marketing efforts and strategies to promote our products and services. Specifically, she...

Allegany College of Maryland recognized 60 graduates earning 66 associate degrees and certificates at the conclusion of the summer 2022 session. Graduates and their degrees or certificates are listed below according to residence. The awards refer to...

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that it has resumed planning work and federal environmental reviews for six bridge replacement projects proposed as part of the Major Bridge Public-Private Partnership (MBP3). The six...

Governor Tom Wolf announced $297,000 in new funding through Pennsylvania’s Pre-Apprentice and Apprenticeship Grant Program to help the Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Local 9 continue its Western Pennsylvania Bricklayers Masonry Training...

A Roaring Spring man who was arrested last August with $250,000 worth of illegal drugs will spend at least 20 years in prison after pleading guilty last week in Blair County Court. Jayme W. Walter, 43, along with his companion, Erica Lynn Eckert,...

Inspirational, encouraging, motivational and passion driven are words to describe the fall season of Speakers for the fifth Anniversary Season of “United We Can” Luncheons and Events Series. Five years ago, the luncheon series kicked off its...

During its September meeting, the Williamsburg Municipal Authority discussed the prospect of moving its meeting to the morning. This change would happen because only one person on the authority isn’t retired, and the morning would be easier for...

To qualify for a USDA grant, the median income of an area has to equal around $50,000. Catharine Township supervisors announced during last Thursday’s meeting that the township is not eligible for a grant because the median income was too high to q...

The Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) announced funding awards to Pennsylvania counties through the Election Integrity Grant Program (EIGP). Under Act 88 of 2022, DCED was tasked with establishing the program to provide grants...

The Roaring Spring Borough Council met for its regular monthly meetings on Monday, Sept. 12, and gave an update on Plum Creek Mountain. Councilman James Musselman said the borough is waiting to hear from the Pennsylvania Game Commission on whether...

Having adequate transportation to get all students to school effectively has been an issue of concern for the Spring Cove School District since the start of the 2022-23 school year. During the recognition of visitors portion of the board of...

The Claysburg-Kimmel School Board met on Wednesday Sept. 7, and again on Wednesday, Sept. 14 and continued to award contracts for the athletic project. During its Sept. 7 meeting, the board awarded the electrical contract to Mashan Inc. in the amount...

The Bedford County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the business and individuals to be honored during the 2022 Award Celebration on Thursday, Sept. 22 at the Bedford County Airport. Sixteen awards will be presented to outstanding...

September is National Preparedness Month (NPM), and the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) and the Pennsylvania Insurance Department are encouraging citizens to take steps to prepare for emergencies and ensure that their homes,...

Southern Cove Power Reunion’s Fall Show begins on Sept. 16 through the 18. The kitchen will open each day at 8 a.m. Friday’s tractor pull weigh in time is 4 p.m. with the pull beginning at 5 p.m. Saturday’s weigh in time is 3 p.m. with the...

WISE Women of Blair County has announced its “Empowering Women & Eliminating Racism” grant application. WISE Women of Blair County, through the Central Pennsylvania Community Foundation, has established this funding opportunity to support...

The 85th Hollidaysburg Community Farm Show will be held Sept. 19 to 22. The show will be held at the Hollidaysburg Senior High Sports Building on Montgomery Street. Adult and children’s entries will be accepted Sept. 19, 7 to 10 p.m. and Sept. 20...