Roaring Spring News

Francis I. Ritchey, the owner of a Claysburg logging company, will face 21 additional charges of stealing timber from rural properties in Blair, Cambria and Somerset counties, according to a court order filed Tuesday in Blair County.

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

State police say a head-on crash in western Pennsylvania killed both drivers. State police say 34-year-old Ryan Diehl of Roaring Spring was heading east in the westbound lanes of Route 22 in Salem Township, Westmoreland County.

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

The Westmoreland County Coroner's office has identified a Blair County man who was killed today in an accident on Route 22 in Salem Township.

Two heavy trucks collided at the dangerous intersection of interstates 99 and 80 on Tuesday, dislodging a massive concrete beam from one truck onto I-99 and closing the highway for two hours.

Several family members of Central High School's graduating Class of 2009 are upset because they missed out on their loved ones' graduation experiences.

Having nearly six months left in office, his efforts focus on connecting city council with the community through improved communication means in the most responsible ways possible.

Lori A. Ray, 32, Tyrone, died unexpectedly Sunday after a lengthy struggle with diabetes and heart disease.

Messages and updates from Blair County’s mayors and city council presidents....

Two conservative Amish families will be evicted from their homes Monday after failing to comply with a judge's order.

Martin Garrett is at a loss of words when asked to describe his 3-year-old son, Elias, who lost a lengthy battle with non-Hodgkin's T-cell lymphoma Thursday morning.

A 71-year-old East Freedom man spent four days in Blair County Prison last week after he allegedly became rowdy when a crew from an electric company came to his property to cut down trees.

Originally posted at WeAreCentralPA.com - Reported by: Tessa Mentus MARTINSBURG, BLAIR COUNTY - Dash cameras in police cars catch some of the most bizarre and dangerous situations officers deal with on a daily basis.

Rich Peo has been Blair County's controller for 16 years. Before beginning his four terms as the county controller he served as the treasurer for the city of Altoona.

A coroner says two students found dead in separate incidents at Indiana University of Pennsylvania dormitories were killed by drug overdoses.

May 2009 Messages and updates from Blair County's mayors and city council presidents... Hollidaysburg Mayor Joe Dodson writes: -Mayor would like to welcome back 2 borough employees who have served in Iraq.

A local jewelry store soon will close its doors, but it is not because of the economy.

What: "Art Matters 2 Me" When: Through April 30 Admission: Free Hours:?Viewers are welcome during Procare's regular business hours: 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. Fridays, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.

Other features of the new Spring Cove Elementary School: n A passive security system, where visitors must buzz in and visit the school office n A health suite for the nurse n Separated areas for kindergarten through second grades and third through fifth grades n Lockers for students of all grades just outside their classrooms n Air conditioning n ...