Ursina News

The Turkeyfoot Valley Historical Society is one of several local organizations to receive grant money for upcoming projects.

“I have a digital line. I actually reverted back to an older technology to get the DSL to work”

Confluence and Ursina have high-speed Internet service. Members in the communities have been busy hooking up over the past few weeks. via The Daily American

“Let's just say I'm drunk 'cause you are going to arrest me anyway”

DUI charges filed Conemaugh Township police have filed a complaint against Joel Jeffrey Shepler, 37, Washington Street, Tire Hill, charging him with driving under the influence. via The Daily American

“We hoped to get PENNVEST funding, but we did not”

Ursina Borough officials are scrambling to find grant money for a $2 million public sewer system that would eliminate untreated discharge into Laurel Hill Creek. via The Daily American

“The structure is damaged beyond repair.”

Bernard Scarlett and his wife were sleeping early Sunday when their fire alarm sounded. via The Tribune-Democrat

“Everyone should make sure they have working smoke detectors in their house.”

Eight fire departments helped to extinguish a fire at the Bernard Scarlett residence along Weyand Street in Ursina early Sunday morning. via The Daily American

In 1918, the eleventh hour, the eleventh day, the eleventh month, the world rejoiced and celebrated after four years of bitter war, an armistice was signed and Nov. via The Daily American

“They're all on council anyway, so everything pretty much remains the same”

Ursina Borough's seven-member council remains unchanged after Tuesday's election ended in a three-way tie: 43 votes to 43 to 43. via The Tribune-Democrat

A one-day seminar entitled "When God and Cancer Meet" will be presented Oct. 27 in Ursina at the United Community Church of God by author and oncology Patient Advocate, Lynn Eib. via The Daily American

“Those (charges) don't need victims”

The district attorney's office withdrew charges against four men accused of participating in a Lower Turkeyfoot Township bar fight because the men refused to testify against one another. via The Daily American