Pa. Economic Agency Head Faces Questions About COVID-19 Forced Business Closures
The head of a Pennsylvania agency tasked with granting or denying businesses non-closure waivers in the early days of COVID-19 was in the hot seat recently as he faced a House... — Updated 3/4/2021
Hollidaysburg Man Accused of Vandalizing State Rep.'s Office
Charges against a Hollidaysburg man accused of throwing an object through the window of the office of State Rep. Jim Gregory have been waived to Blair County Court. Joseph A Fox, 30, remains free on $10,000 unsecured bail after... — Updated 3/4/2021
Prints in Snow Lead to Arrest of Newry Man on Burglary Charge
Footprints in the snow led to the arrest of a Newry man on multiple burglary related charges. John T. Molliver, 39, is facing felony counts of burglary and criminal trespass along with misdemeanor counts of theft by unlawful... — Updated 3/4/2021
Pa. Is 32nd Best For Retirement Despite Quality Of Life Rankings
Ranking 32nd of the 50 states, Pennsylvania is below average overall for retirement, but it does provide seniors the 12th best quality of life, according to an analysis from WalletHub. The state’s ranking was based on measures... — Updated 3/4/2021
The Herald's Weekly Coronavirus Update
– WEEKLY UPDATE – As of 3/2/2021 Area Counties #Cases / #Deaths / Rate* Bedford: 2,770 - 129** - 269.4 Blair: 8,653 - 298 - 244.6 Cambria: 8,700 - 394 - 302.6 Centre: 11,897 - 209 - 128.7 Clearfield: 4,674 - 114 -143.8... — Updated 3/4/2021
Blair County Republican Women Elect New Officers
The Blair County Republican Women elected new officers for the 2021-2023 term at their February 25th meeting. Elected were Patricia Haight of Frankstown, president; Babette... — Updated 3/4/2021
Blair County Celebrates a Milestone Birthday
Blair County celebrated 175 years on Friday Feb. 26, and will be celebrating throughout 2021. Blair County Commissioner Laura Burke said that there are celebrations of the... — Updated 3/4/2021