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2 charged, one hospitalized after multiple overdoses at Bedford Sheetz, trooper says

UPDATE | BEDFORD COUNTY, Pa. — State police in Bedford County are providing new details about the investigation into multiple overdoses at a local Sheetz store over the weekend. Troopers say authorities were dispatched to the store, located along Business Route 220, around 11:30 a.m. Sunday. According to the affidavit, troopers made contact with two individuals, 30-year-old Amanda Allison II and 41-year-old Nathaniel Michael, who were actively showing symptoms of a suspected overdose.

Bedford Speedway 32nd Labor Day Championship racing through the finish line of summer

BEDFORD, Pa. (WJAC) -- Start your engines and hold on tight...because Bedford Speedway's 32nd Annual Labor Day Championship gets underway Friday night. This competition is one of the biggest events every year for the historic dirt track. Bedford Speedway Announcer and Retired Driver Eric Zembower says this race is a long-time family tradition, "Tonight will be our 55-lap super late model. It's the big show. Even though we have a bigger show coming up at the end of September, the Keystone Cup, this is the traditional show.

Best year in a decade for Blair County airport in 2023 despite loss of over 400k posted

A financial report states the Altoona-Blair County Airport had an operating loss of over $400,000 in 2023, but the airport manager said that number is out of context, and they had money in hand by the end of the year. The Altoona-Blair County airport manager Tracy Plessinger said even though it is a smaller airport they manage about $42 million in assets, and those assets losing value is what makes it appear as if the airport lost money.

Firefighters battle Altoona nightclub fire

ALTOONA - Firefighters responded to a fire at an Altoona bar and nightclub around 4:15 p.m. Tuesday. They said one person was inside and neighbors helped get the person out. Officials said that person was taken to the hospital. The roof collapsed shortly before 6 p.m. Tuesday night. More than 100 firefighters were on the scene working in rotations to battle the heavy smoke and flames. Two firefighters had to be taken the the hospital for heat-related injuries.

Moore signs NLI with Pitt-Johnstown wrestling

JOHNSTOWN -- Senior standout Brock Moore signed his NLI to further his athletic and academic careers at Pitt-Johnstown earlier today. Moore has been wrestling at 145 pounds this season and is extremely excited to become a member of Pat Pecora's program next year. ncG1vNJzZmivmpawtcKNnKamZ6OlvLPA0mhtZqugpL%2B1v4yfmKdlqqS7pnvMqKarnV2otqi60malpaFdrLa1tIypoK2sXZ%2B8qbrSraawpl2sv6a%2F06Wgp58%3D