2025 Firehouse Valor & Community Service Awards
Among the 2025 Firehouse Valor & Community Service Award winners are Valor Grand Prize winners Cameron Sunderland and Nicholas Wuckovich III of the Altoona,...
Jun 4, 2026Open source
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Tyrone man indicted over conspiracy to produce child pornography
WILLIAMSPORT — The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Morris W. Reese, 65, of Tyrone, was recently indic
Jul 1, 2026Open source
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Commonwealth Court upholds Luzerne County fee for property records
Luzerne County appropriately quoted a fee of over $10,000 to deliver voluminous property assessment records to the real estate website Zillow under the state...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Birding is among the most popular outdoor activities in the world
With 436 species of wild birds, 1.5 million acres of State Game Lands, 20 State Forests and 86 areas considered to be Important Bird Areas, Pennsylvania is a...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Statewide initiative launched to make roads safer, reduce wildlife collisions
The Shapiro Administration this week announced the launch of the Pennsylvania Wildlife Connectivity Work Group — a first-of-its-kind statewide part...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Illegal immigrant truck driver charged in death of trooper who moved home to care for mom with cancer
Pennsylvania State Police trooper killed when a Haitian national with a non-domiciled CDL struck him during a vehicle inspection. DHS lodged an immigration d...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Golden anniversary and a queen: Class of 1976 celebrates 50 years
KANE, Pa. — Alumni weekend brought a wave of nostalgia and celebration to the area last week as multiple classes gathered at their designated meeting pl...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Artist creates original hand-printed bags for Art in the Wilds
KANE, Pa. — Textile designer Rachel Stine brought her custom block-printed bags and accessories to Evergreen Park last Saturday as a juried artist at th...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Zippo raises massive flag for Fourth of July veteran tribute
In recognition of our esteemed veterans, Zippo Manufacturing in Bradford, PA, hosted a Fourth of July event featuring the raising of a prominent flag. This f...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
PennDOT, DCNR, partners stress summer travel, boating safety
OIL CITY — Ahead of peak summer travel and Fourth of July celebrations, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Pennsylvania Department of Conservat...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
KANE: Funds support Children’s Museum
Pennsylvania American Water presents a check supporting the Kane Area Children's Museum through the American Water Charitable Foundation's State St...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Pennsylvania American Water shares water conservation tips amid drought concerns
MECHANICSBURG — With hotter temperatures and drier-than-average conditions expected this summer, Pennsylvania American Water is encouraging customers, incl...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Leraysville council to discuss America250 plans July 6
LERAYSVILLE — Residents will have an opportunity to speak with a member of the Pennsylvania State Police during the Leraysville Borough Council meeting on...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Button ties Revolutionary War soldiers to First Pennsylvania Battalion, Northumberland County
LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. — More than 40 Continental soldiers finally laid to rest with military honors in New York earlier this year were likely members of the Fi...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
MSHA: Marshall County mine operator safety failure caused miner death amid violations
Federal regulators have determined a safety failure from a Marshall County mine operator with a lengthy history of health and safety violations caused an Apr...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Brockton man charged after allegedly killing Penn. Trooper with tractor-trailer A Pennsylvania State Police...
A Pennsylvania State Police trooper was hit and killed by a tractor-trailer on Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County on Wednesday morning, authorities said.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Inspector General: Secret Service Missed 102 Radio Calls About Trump’s Would-Be Assassin at 2024 Butler R...
Local law enforcement made a stunning 102 radio calls about then candidate Donald Trump’s would-be assassin lurking and taking his firing position at the 2...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Watchdog faults Secret Service for missing 102 radio calls during 2024 Trump shooting
The U.S. Secret Service did not receive 102 local radio transmissions about the gunman who attempted to assassinate President Donald Trump at a 2024 campaign...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Stella Norma Trentin-Castillo, devout Catholic
With profound sadness, but also with deep gratitude for a life beautifully lived, we announce the passing of Stella Norma Trentin-Castillo Monday, June 15, 2...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
The Pine Creek Declaration of Independence: Remarkable coincidence or enduring legend?
JERSEY SHORE — Across 140 miles of untamed Pennsylvania wilderness, frontier settlers and colonial leaders reportedly arrived at the same revolutionary con
Jul 3, 2026Open source
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Altoona is in Blair County, Pennsylvania.
Region: Central Pennsylvania
ZIP Codes
16601, 16602, 16603
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Commonwealth Court upholds Luzerne County fee for property records
Luzerne County appropriately quoted a fee of over $10,000 to deliver voluminous property assessment records to the real estate website Zillow under the state...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Birding is among the most popular outdoor activities in the world
With 436 species of wild birds, 1.5 million acres of State Game Lands, 20 State Forests and 86 areas considered to be Important Bird Areas, Pennsylvania is a...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Statewide initiative launched to make roads safer, reduce wildlife collisions
The Shapiro Administration this week announced the launch of the Pennsylvania Wildlife Connectivity Work Group — a first-of-its-kind statewide part...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Illegal immigrant truck driver charged in death of trooper who moved home to care for mom with cancer
Pennsylvania State Police trooper killed when a Haitian national with a non-domiciled CDL struck him during a vehicle inspection. DHS lodged an immigration d...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Golden anniversary and a queen: Class of 1976 celebrates 50 years
KANE, Pa. — Alumni weekend brought a wave of nostalgia and celebration to the area last week as multiple classes gathered at their designated meeting pl...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Artist creates original hand-printed bags for Art in the Wilds
KANE, Pa. — Textile designer Rachel Stine brought her custom block-printed bags and accessories to Evergreen Park last Saturday as a juried artist at th...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Zippo raises massive flag for Fourth of July veteran tribute
In recognition of our esteemed veterans, Zippo Manufacturing in Bradford, PA, hosted a Fourth of July event featuring the raising of a prominent flag. This f...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
PennDOT, DCNR, partners stress summer travel, boating safety
OIL CITY — Ahead of peak summer travel and Fourth of July celebrations, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Pennsylvania Department of Conservat...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
KANE: Funds support Children’s Museum
Pennsylvania American Water presents a check supporting the Kane Area Children's Museum through the American Water Charitable Foundation's State St...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
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