08/18/2024
A flash flood warning has been issued for northwestern Huntingdon County until11 p.m. this evening, which includes Warriors Mark and Birmingham.
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08/16/2024
Layla Bennett, second photo, is a junior princess contestant for the Orbisonia-Rockhill Little Miss Princess Contest, and in the first photo, Savannah Benson, Aubree Weaver and Ally Angelo, all prep for the parade during the Orbisonia-Rockhill Homecoming parade Wednesday evening.
Thanks to Lacrisha Fisher for sending these to us!
08/16/2024
Check out these scenes from the Orbisonia-Rockhill Homecoming Parade. The carnival and festival runs through this weekend! :)
Click here to view this article from huntingdondailynews.com.
08/16/2024
Among the new members of the Mount Union Area School District team at the start of the 2024-25 school year will be the first-ever school security officer.
The Mount Union Area School Board voted in June to offer a three-year contract to G-Force, a Gettysburg-based security firm which will provide the district with one-full-time officer for 183 days per year.
Among the new members of the Mount Union Area School District team at the start of the 2024-25 school year will be the first-ever school security officer.
08/16/2024
Mapleton officials Wednesday discussed the results of recent smoke-testing and reported concerns over significant inflow and infiltration into the community’s sewage treatment system.
Smoke-testing of the borough’s sewer lines commenced in June. Authority member Mike Corbin and councilman Kevin McConaughey said that they replaced vent caps where they were missing but noted the testing revealed dozens of locations that provide egress for stormwater to flow into the sewage plant.
Mapleton officials Wednesday discussed the results of recent smoke-testing and reported concerns over significant inflow and infiltration into the community’s sewage treatment system.
08/16/2024
Members of the Huntingdon County Chamber of Commerce had the opportunity to gather to celebrate their hard work over the previous fiscal year with the annual State of the Chamber Luncheon Thursday afternoon.
At the Commons at Westminster Woods, members heard about the hard work the chamber does and honored two members for their contributions.
Members of the Huntingdon County Chamber of Commerce had the opportunity to gather to celebrate their hard work over the previous fiscal year with the annual State of the Chamber
08/15/2024
The Summer Fun Lunch Bunch raised more than $300 for the Huntingdon Food Pantry at the 15th Street United Methodist Church. Jack Servello, wife of Pastor Barb Servello, agreed to shave his head if the kids who participated in the program raised funds for the food pantry.
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08/15/2024
Members of the Southern Huntingdon County School board held a special board meeting before their regularly scheduled workshop meeting Wednesday evening to deal with matters, including personnel matters, handbook revisions and second readings that need to be addressed before the start of school.
Superintendent Dwayne Northcraft informed board members at the June meeting if they needed to have a board meeting before the start of school, they would do so before the workshop meeting in August, as they board had no meeting in June.
Members of the Southern Huntingdon County School board held a special board meeting before their regularly scheduled workshop meeting Wednesday evening to deal with matters, including personnel matters, handbook revisions
08/15/2024
The Huntingdon Area School District’s free lunch and breakfast program is now expanding to the high school.
The board voted at the Aug. 12 meeting to include all district four schools in the Community Eligibility Provision program for the 2024-25 school year. The program, administered through the U.S. Department of Agriculture, allows schools to provide free meals to all enrolled students.
The Huntingdon Area School District’s free lunch and breakfast program is now expanding to the high school.
08/15/2024
Huntingdon County United Way hosted an evening of reflection and celebration Tuesday night by recognizing the individuals, businesses and organizations that helped the United Way persevere over the course of a challenging year and raise over $335,000.
Huntingdon County United Way hosted an evening of reflection and celebration Tuesday night by recognizing the individuals, businesses and organizations that helped the United Way persevere over the course of
08/15/2024
The Davis fam is back, and Hudson, Hayes, & Layla enjoyed the parade and time on the carnival grounds at the Orbisonia-Rockhill Homecoming Parade Wednesday evening.
Thanks for sharing, Paige! :)
08/15/2024
Jessica Curfman shared a photo of the SHC Cheer squad setting up before parade kicking off the Orbisonia-Rockhill Homecoming Wednesday night.
Be sure to share your photos with us. Email them to [email protected] or DM us! :)
08/15/2024
State police at Huntingdon have released the report on the fatal crash that took place around 3 p.m. Wednesday at the intersection of William Penn Highway and Main Street in Porter Township.
An Altoona woman died as a result of injuries she sustained in a crash in Porter Township Wednesday afternoon.
08/14/2024
Emergency personnel are currently on scene of a crash in the area of Route 22 and Main Street in Porter Township. The coroner was called to the scene.
As soon as more details are available from state police at Huntingdon, The Daily News will have a story.
Please avoid the area, if at all possible.
08/14/2024
The Orbisonia-Rockhill Homecoming starts tonight, kicking off with the parade, followed by events through this weekend. Are you going?
Also, the Robertsdale Heritage Day events take place this weekend. Are you going there?
If you are going to either of these events, we want to see your photos! If you go, be sure to send your photos to [email protected] or DM to our page! :)
It's also a reminder that in the county, with the ending of this event, school's just around the corner... 👀
08/14/2024
Saxton Borough Council Monday evening agreed to draft a letter of support for the Southern Alleghenies Planning & Development Commission (SAP&DC) to conduct a trail connectivity study within northern Bedford County and southern Huntingdon County.
SAP&DC is patterning with the Bedford County Development Association (BCDA) and the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation & Natural Resources (DCNR) on this project.
Saxton Borough Council Monday evening agreed to draft a letter of support for the Southern Alleghenies Planning & Development Commission (SAP&DC) to conduct a trail connectivity study within northern Bedford
08/14/2024
While waiting for word on the fate of a funding application, the Huntingdon Area School Board took a step forward on a proposed roof replacement project at the high school by accepting a low bid of $1.177 million, with the understanding the project is contingent upon the receipt of a grant.
The winning bid for the project was submitted by Cardinal Group Service Inc. based in Somerset County. At their monthly meeting Monday night, the six board members present issued a unanimous vote to accept the company’s bid.
While waiting for word on the fate of a funding application, the Huntingdon Area School Board took a step forward on a proposed roof replacement project at the high school
08/14/2024
The Huntingdon County Commissioners approved funding for human services and related resources for the 2024-25 fiscal year at their weekly meeting Tuesday morning.
The funds, provided through a state block grant, provide a range of human services, drug and alcohol services and mental health services. The plan is effective July 1 of this year through June 30, 2025.
The Huntingdon County Commissioners approved funding for human services and related resources for the 2024-25 fiscal year at their weekly meeting Tuesday morning.
08/13/2024
A Huntingdon resident and Grange member for over 80 years was honored Saturday by family and friends as this year’s recipient of the Huntingdon County Pomona Grange Award for Public Service.
Laura McCardle joined the Brandywine Grange in her native Chester County at age 5 in 1943, following in the footsteps of her parents and grandparents. She moved to Westminster Woods in 2004 and has since been a member of the Shavers Creek Grange.
A Huntingdon resident and Grange member for over 80 years was honored Saturday by family and friends as this year’s recipient of the Huntingdon County Pomona Grange Award for Public
08/13/2024
Remembering history and enjoying good food, entertainment, contests and a car show will spotlight the Aug. 17-18 Robertsdale Community & Heritage Days, reports event coordinators Elaine Daugherty and Jody Zdrosky.
Created several years ago, the two-day event focuses on the town’s rich industrial and transportation history while hosting numerous community activities on the J.A. Carney Athletic Field, located along Route 913 across from the RW&BT Fire Hall in Robertsdale.
Remembering history and enjoying good food, entertainment, contests and a car show will spotlight the Aug. 17-18 Robertsdale Community & Heritage Days, reports event coordinators Elaine Daugherty and Jody Zdrosky.
08/13/2024
The Orbisonia-Rockhill “Paddle Back in Time 50 years of Homecoming Near The Raystown Lake” celebration is scheduled to begin Wednesday, Aug. 14, and runs through Saturday, Aug. 17.
A number of activities will take place in the twin boroughs during this time.
The Orbisonia-Rockhill “Paddle Back in Time 50 years of Homecoming Near The Raystown Lake” celebration is scheduled to begin Wednesday, Aug. 14, and runs through Saturday, Aug. 17.
08/12/2024
Click on the link below to check out some final scenes from the 2024 Huntingdon County Fair! :)
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08/09/2024
Axl and Daxyn Norris really enjoyed their fair food at the Huntingdon County Fair!
08/09/2024
Carol Cutshall also shared this photo of water pooling in the ball field adjacent to the Three Springs Pool in the borough of Three Springs.
08/09/2024
Reed Wratchford, from new New Jersey, gets to see a pig and hang out with Smokey Bear at the Huntingdon County Fair! HIs family comes to this area to enjoy Raystown Lake and to fair every year. Thanks for visiting! :)
08/09/2024
Carol Cutshall shared some pics of flooding on Old Mill Road in Saltillo!
08/09/2024
Two amended ordinances — one governing parking regulation and the other banning riding mowers and other motorized equipment from Mount Union streets — were adopted by borough council Wednesday after following a discussion on possible ramifications for maintenance workers, including the borough’s own.
Two amended ordinances — one governing parking regulation and the other banning riding mowers and other motorized equipment from Mount Union streets — were adopted by borough council Wednesday after
08/09/2024
Those waiting for Smithfield Township Supervisors to make their final decision regarding the proposed Rutter’s location on Route 22 will have to wait slightly longer.
Solicitor Larry Lashinsky told supervisors at their monthly meeting Tuesday evening that it will likely be a few more months until they can make a final decision regarding the plans.
Those waiting for Smithfield Township Supervisors to make their final decision regarding the proposed Rutter’s location on Route 22 will have to wait slightly longer.
08/09/2024
The state’s Superior Court has denied a request to overturn the conviction of a Union Township man who is serving 10-20.5 years in prison for attempted murder, arson and other charges arising from an incident in which he attempted to kill his wife of 62 years by setting fire to the home where she was staying.
The state’s Superior Court has denied a request to overturn the conviction of a Union Township man who is serving 10-20.5 years in prison for attempted murder, arson and other
08/09/2024
Nick Yocum of Blacklog Valley saved the best for last Thursday at the Huntingdon County Fair as he took home the Cliff McElrath Memorial Trophy at the conclusion of the Premier Showmanship Contest.
The win marked his last time in the show ring as a 4-H/FFA youth exhibitor.
“This has always been a goal of mine,” he said following the competition.
Nick Yocum of Blacklog Valley saved the best for last Thursday at the Huntingdon County Fair as he took home the Cliff McElrath Memorial Trophy at the conclusion of the
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What a cool view of history! Bethany Johnson also submitted this video that showcases the past ribbons given to firefighters and EMS personnel at past Huntingdon County Fireman's Conventions. Thank you for sharing! This will take some people down memory lane, that's for sure.
Ensley, Laney, Brynlee and Brooklyn Crull spent the day in their grandparents' pool in Neelyton today.
In the story about a local family surviving Hurricane Beryl as it hit Jamaica, Carrie Cerett also shared some videos of what they endured while there.
Huntingdon’s Lincoln Miller gets to second base on an error in left field and drives in a run to extend the Bearcats lead to three. They ended up beating the Juniata Valley Hornets 3-1.
Huntingdon’s Ashton Steele hits a double to drive in a run to give the Bearcats a 2-0 lead in todays game against the Juniata Valley Hornets
Mount Union’s Landon Chrisemer drives in two runs on a single to give the Trojans an 8-0 lead in the first inning. They defeated the Southern Huntingdon Rockets 11-0.
Mount Union’s Jamon Ranck doubled from an outfield error to drive in two runs for the Trojans to give them a 6-0 lead over the Rockets.
Mount Union’s Dylan Shawver singled to drive in the first two runs in todays game against Southern Huntingdon.
Ashton Steele gets a hit in todays game against Southern Huntingdon to drive in the Bearcats first run of the day. The Bearcats beat the Rockets 13-3 to get back on track.
Huntingdon vs. Mount Union 4/24
Ashton Steele hits a single to drive in Eric Mykut for the Bearcats first run of the day in their thrilling 12-11 victory over Mount Union
Mount Union 6-0 win over Williamsburg
Julian Weirich hits a double to send Dylan Shawver home for the Trojans final run of the game.
Mount Union 6-0 win over Williamsburg
Bryce Danish hits a sacrifice fly to send Cainen Atherton and Blaine Hunsinger home to extend the Trojans lead to 5-0.
Mount Union 6-0 win over Williamsburg
Cainen Atherton drills a double to send Landon Chrisemer home to give the Trojans their third run of the day.
Tyler Rader finishes the closing stretch of the 1600 meter race in yesterdays tri-meet against Bellwood-Antis and Bishop Guilfoyle. Rader ran a 4:20.6 beating the closest competitor by over 50 seconds.
This is flooding on River Road in Porter Township at around 10 a.m. Do you have flooding photos to share? Drop them in the comments along with the location. They could be used for publication.
It’s outta here! Lincoln Miller blasts a 3-run home-run to left field in the bottom of the fourth inning followed by a celebration with his teammates at home plate. This proved to be the difference maker in The Bearcats 7-6 win over West Branch.
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