Altoona has been accorded deserved praise but also has been inflicted with an undeserved black eye over the Luigi Mangione case — Mangione being the suspect in the high-profile murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson Dec. 4 outside a New York City hotel. The latter is totally without ...

The days are dwindling before a possible consolidation vote that could reshape the educational landscape in Warren County. We still haven’t heard an argument that changes our mind that closing Youngsville and Sheffield high schools is necessary. The facts are still clear - our population ...

Senior citizens or those with disabilities have until Dec. 31 to apply for the state’s 2023 Property Tax/Rent Rebate program. The rebate comes with higher income eligibility limits and a bigger tax rebate amount. Through September, more than 500,000 tax rebates totaling more than $304 ...

We hope our state and local leaders pay attention to a troubling study by the Center for Rural Pennsylvania. The study examined how survivors of domestic violence in rural communities face additional barriers and burdens in reporting the crime. Some of the barriers are logistical — rural ...

Pennsylvania is charging ahead with plans for cleaner fuel transportation infrastructure. The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection awarded more than $2.55 million to improve air quality in communities through the vehicles. The 2024 Alternative Fuel Incentive Grant (AFIG) ...

America’s shopping evolution began with bustling downtowns in the 1940s and ‘50s where residents would congregate — especially on weekends during the holiday season — to celebrate the season while Christmas shopping. Those fond days spark memories of longtime residents from Dunkirk to ...