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Murtha's Death Creates Challenges For Businesses Outside District

The recent death of U.S. Rep. John Murtha will not only create many challenges in Cambria County, but also outside his district, business leaders said Thursday.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:07:29 EST

Seismic Testing To Begin In Elk County

Crews will start looking for faults in the ground ahead of natural gas drilling in Elk County.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:16:02 EST

Money Woes Could Halt Theatre Productions

Debt totalling a quarter of a million dollars may force a Somerset County theatre to keep its doors closed for a while.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:14:36 EST

Fire Companies Unite

Fire companies are finalizing agreements on a merger.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:54:39 EST

Man Accused Of Killing Penn State-Altoona Coed Wants Evidence Left Out Of Trial

The attorney for a man accused of killing a Penn State-Altoona student is asking for some evidence to be left out of the trial.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:38:04 EST

Man Taken Into Police Custody After Incident At Cambria County McDonald's

Police cars surrounded a McDonald's restaurant on Route 22 just outside of Ebensburg on Thursday.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:13:03 EST

Communities Prepare For Potential Flooding

Flood preparations were under way Thursday across the Alleghenies as officials brace for the worst.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:32:34 EST

Convicted Dog 'Rescuer' Trespasses Again

A self-described dog rescuer will be cited for trespassing on a central Pennsylvania couple's property after she took video of chained up dogs that were later seized by humane officials.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:28:32 EST

Federal Jury Acquits Clearfield County Man Of Making 'Militia' Bombs

A federal court jury has found a Clearfield County man not guilty of possessing illegal explosive devices that prosecutors suggested were linked to the man's anti-government views.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:58:09 EST

RoethlisbergerÂ’s Accuser To Return To Ga. College

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:32:26 EST

Disagreement Over School Consolidation Survey Results

Despite overwhelming support from survey respondents supporting a move to consolidate Philipsburg-Osceola School District, some people are questioning the results of the study.

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:40:13 EST

Russian Men Charged With Armed Robbery Will Be Tried

Three Russian men charged in connection with a Centre County armed robbery will be tried.

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:04:20 EST

Pet Owner Wants Compensation For Sick Puppy

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:43:41 EST

State Budget Continues To Cause Problems

State funding came too late to help a local library.

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:38:53 EST

Teachers Reach Contract Agreement

Teachers in Saint Marys, Elk County, have a two-year contract extension.

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:28:58 EST

Planet Ice Temporary Closure

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:36:37 EST

New Giant Eagle Get-Go May Come To Cambria County

Many Giant Eagle shoppers take advantage of the store's fuel perks, and it may be much easier for people in Cambria County to fill up their gas tanks if a new Get-Go gets the go ahead.

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:14:16 EST

Pa. To Offer Rebates For Efficient Home Heating

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:34:26 EST

Altoona Man Guilty Of Theft In $280K Deposit Error

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:11:54 EST

Pa. Auditor Wants More Time For 2010 Property Tax Cuts

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:33:56 EST