Local Govt & Politics
City of Altoona May Be Running Out Of Money
The city of Altoona will run out of reserve funds by the end of next year. According to published reports, the city's finance director made the projection during Wednesday night's council meeting. One councilman suggested there may be layoffs to balance the budget next year.
Businessman Announces Bid For Senate
A Western Pennsylvania businessman who was twice unsuccessful in his attempt to succeed John Murtha in Congress is now turning his attention to the U.S. Senate. Republican Tim Burns announced he's seeking the Republican nomination next year for the seat now held by Democrat Robert Casey Jr. Burns lost both a ...
Supervisors Consider Ordinance Requiring Residents To Join Emergency Service
The Conemaugh Township EMS has been struggling financially and if they don't find help soon, emergency officials said they could be in danger of closing. Most of the EMS funding actually comes from memberships. In fact, EMS officials claimed they wouldn't be in trouble if everyone became a member. On ...
Statue Unveiled, Dedicated To Former Congressman
The argument can be made that John Murtha had a greater impact on the Johnstown area than any other individual in the city's history, so it is fitting that Murtha’s image will now stand forever in the community he served. Whether you knew the late congressman or not, one thing ...
NDIC Informed Attorney General About Controversial Federal Operation
New documents, including one from the National Drug Intelligence Center in Johnstown, may show Attorney General Eric Holder knew about a gun tracking program sooner than he indicated according to published reports. At issue is an investigative tactic used in Operation Fast and Furious where guns were allowed to ...
Deadline Looms For Voter Registration
Tuesday is the last day for Pennsylvanians to register to vote for the November election. Voters will cast ballots for candidates for a variety of judicial and municipal offices, including judge of the superior court, judge of the commonwealth court and common pleas court judges. County commissioner, county ...
Huntingdon County Borough Terminates Fire Service Contract
In Huntingdon County, Mount Union borough council terminated its current fire service contract with the local fire department effective at the end of the year The council will begin negotiations on a new arrangement in the coming weeks, one that will either involve a flat fee or reimbursement ...
St. Marys City Council Decreases Speed Limit
Drivers traveling along state Route255 through St. Marys are going to have to start stepping on the brakes. Monday night, members of the St. Marys city council approved an ordinance to decrease the speed limit. Council members said the changes came after the Public Works director received multiple ...
Governor Unveils Drilling Fee Plan
After campaigning on a promise not to tax the Marcellus Shale gas industry, Governor Tom Corbett unveiled a proposal Monday that would allow counties to impose impact fees on drilling companies. The Governor outlined his plan in Pittsburgh. Besides the impact fee, which would help regulate drilling and fix ...
Federal Government Cuts Funding For Food Banks
The federal government slashed nearly all funding to the Emergency Food and Shelter Program Grant. In Clearfield County, there are 10 food banks that rely on that money to get through the winter. The Clearfield Ministerium food pantry is one of many in Clearfield with empty shelves. ...
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