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Holiday Travel Rush Hits Local Roadways

Last-minute shoppers across the Alleghenies headed out on Christmas Eve in full force, but many people said they're also keeping a close eye on the weather.

Published: Thu, 24 Dec 2009 13:09:26 EST

Army Specialist's Family Welcomes A Baby Boy

Published: Sat, 26 Dec 2009 11:57:34 EST

Couple Celebrates 70 Years On Christmas

Published: Sat, 26 Dec 2009 11:55:30 EST

Christmas Storm Slows Central Pa. Travelers On Road, In Air

A winter storm pelted communities across the Alleghenies with rain, sleet and snow Christmas Day, snarling travel plans for several families.

Published: Fri, 25 Dec 2009 16:11:27 EST

Christmas Tree Lights Blamed For Devastating Bellefonte Fire

A state police fire marshal has ruled that TuesdayÂ’s fire that badly damaged the Old Cadillac Building and displaced two dozen tenants was sparked by Christmas lights left plugged in overnight.

Published: Thu, 24 Dec 2009 16:37:37 EST

Johnstown High School Continues To Raise Money For Lone Fire Survivor

Weeks after three people died in a Johnstown house fire, the Greater Johnstown High School community is continuing to raise money for the family and lone survivor.

Published: Thu, 24 Dec 2009 14:00:37 EST

Senate Passes Health Care Overhaul

The Senate on Thursday passed President Barack Obama's health care overhaul, which will require nearly all Americans to buy insurance.

Published: Thu, 24 Dec 2009 09:53:12 EST

Somerset County Child Care Center Closes

A child care center in Windber has closed for good due to a budget shortfall.

Published: Thu, 24 Dec 2009 14:15:15 EST

Huntingdon County Diner Burglarized

Huntingdon County police are searching for the person who robbed a restaurant.

Published: Thu, 24 Dec 2009 14:29:55 EST

Help For Holidays, Assistance Offered For Bellefonte Fire Victims

Local organizations are helping out Bellefonte fire victims with food, a place to stay and cell phones.

Published: Wed, 23 Dec 2009 18:53:53 EST

Laurel Crest's New Owner Begins Hiring Process

The new owner of the Laurel Crest Nursing Home in Cambria County has started its hiring process.

Published: Wed, 23 Dec 2009 14:03:26 EST

Accused Sex Offender Scheduled To Appear In Court Wednesday

A Cambria County man accused in a sex abuse case was scheduled to appear in court Wednesday.

Published: Wed, 23 Dec 2009 14:08:21 EST

Groups Working To Help Fire Victims

Just days before Christmas, officials are racing to help dozens of people who lost their home in a Centre County apartment fire.

Published: Wed, 23 Dec 2009 13:25:35 EST

Sheetz Officials Hope To Build New Altoona Store

Published: Wed, 23 Dec 2009 14:52:45 EST

Rendell Not Confident He'll Get Casino Bill

Published: Wed, 23 Dec 2009 11:01:21 EST

Droppings In Pa. Capitol Cafeteria 'Excessive'

Published: Wed, 23 Dec 2009 10:49:33 EST

Dog Abuser Pleads Guilty

Published: Tue, 22 Dec 2009 21:33:34 EST

Bedford Co. District Attorney Announces 17 Drug Arrests

The Bedford County District Attorney's Office announces 17 arrests after a drug raid Tuesday.

Published: Tue, 22 Dec 2009 21:22:29 EST

DuBois Fire Victim Identified

Police have identified one of two men who died during a fire last Friday morning in DuBois.

Published: Tue, 22 Dec 2009 21:05:28 EST

Murtha Discusses Support For New Taxes, Federal Health Care Bill

Rep. John Murtha said Tuesday that his top concerns are the price tag for the war in Afghanistan, cap and trade, and the passing of a federal health care bill.

Published: Tue, 22 Dec 2009 21:26:47 EST