MARTINSBURG The mission of Wreaths Across America is to remember and honor veterans across the country, something that location coordinator Samantha Snowberger wanted to do in memory of her late civilian friend. Dawn Theofield, who died in November 2021, would visit Arlington National Cemetery every year to help lay wreaths for Wreaths Across America, […]
CLAYSBURG The Claysburg-Kimmel School Board discussed directing district administration to enter into negotiations with interim Superintendent Brian Helsel to fill the position left vacant following the resignation of Superintendent Mark Loucks on Nov. 22. Helsel declined to disclose why Loucks resigned, saying it was a personnel matter. Loucks took over as superintendent from Darren […]
Five animated Christmas scenes will greet Tyrone residents and holiday sightseers beginning Friday as they participate in various festive activities or complete last-minute gift shopping. The elaborately decorated vignettes, sponsored by the Tyrone Chamber of Commerce, “bring the joy of this special season to life,” chamber volunteer Steve Stoner said. “We’ve been doing the animated […]
BEDFORD Bedford County will establish its first drug treatment court in early 2024 by utilizing the county’s share of opioid settlement funds, President Judge Travis Livengood announced Tuesday. In addition to implementing and staffing the drug treatment court, the opioid settlement funds will help hire additional personnel for the probation office and correctional facility, […]
Rain couldn’t dampen the Christmas spirit of festive revelers attending Altoona’s Glow Up celebration Friday evening. Hundreds of people gathered at Heritage Plaza to see the tree lighting, patronize vendors selling crafts and food, visit local businesses, take their children to a petting zoo, listen to the Altoona Vocal Ensemble and watch Christmas movies and […]