Hollidaysburg News

With a quick turn of the shovel, Fulton County Medical Center marked the start of a multimillion-dollar expansion project Tuesday in McConnellsburg.

Two Western Pennsylvania residents are among the latest recipients of the Carnegie Medal for civilian heroism.

Two brothers are facing attempted homicide charges after allegedly stabbing a man last week in the parking lot of Evergreen Manors.

The transfer of land from the Chambersburg Army Reserve Center to the Chambersburg Area School District has taken a step toward fruition.

Jun 27, 2009 11:36 am US/Eastern HOLLIDAYSBURG, Pa. A man has been ordered to stand trial on charges of killing two people during the robbery of a west-central Pennsylvania sandwich shop.

Paul Paterra can be reached via e-mail or at 724-836-6220. Kristen Stormer was remembered by one of her Indiana University of Pennsylvania professors for her constant smile and happy disposition.

A Pittsburgh defense attorney attempted Friday to portray Nicholas A. Horner as a man making "rambling" and "bizarre" statements the day two people were killed during and after a robbery at the Subway restaurant on 58th Street.

A member of the Pennsylvania Prison Society in Blair County is concerned that indigent inmates are prevented from contacting their families because of the high cost of telephone service.

Ocean City police say a Pennsylvania woman has died after she was hit by a delivery truck while riding a bicycle.

This Father's Day, Martin Garrett and his family are putting their lives back together.

Stand over your bicycle. There should be 1 to 2 inches between you and the top tube if using a road bike and 3 to 4 inches if a mountain bicycle.

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. - A Vermont truck driver has been sentenced to one to five years in the death of a woman killed by his rig as he was hauling tombstones for Memorial Day in central Pennsylvania in May 2007.

By Amanda Clegg, aclegg@altoonamirror.com, Four Blair County businesses owe Pennsylvania money.

While traveling through cities such as New York and Los Angeles, Heather and Kirk Saleme fell in love with creperies.

To access the Lower Trail: From Huntingdon: Take Route 22 West past Alexandria. After crossing the bridge, turn right on to Main Street, .2 mile toward Alexandria.

Grace Clarke of Hollidaysburg is known for her dedication to children. But that dedication was forged in Bethlehem, as she said, "where Jesus was born." She knows the strife of the Middle East and the West Bank of Jordan and what it does to young people.

Bald Eagle's Kendra Giedroc, left, celebrates with Courtney Switzer after they defeated Riverside 1-0 at the PIAA softball Class AA Semifinal Round at Legion Park in Hollidaysburg Monday, June 8, 2009.

Hollidaysburg Area Junior High was stop No. 2 on a weeklong journey meant to educate on educational spending Monday.

My father defends the Ames Monument: UGLY!??! I'll have you know that the Ames Monument contains within itself most of 19th Century American history -- the railroad! crony capitalists! Manifest Destiny! New England duty! government extortion! congressional cynicism and betrayal! the industrial revolution! Victorian taste ! [Not to mention ...

Applause was long and enthusiastic Friday night when Scott Garlick's name was called during the Hollidaysburg Area Senior High School commencement.