Huntingdon Daily News

The Daily News reaches every household in Huntingdon County and its neighboring regions with its publications. Founded in 1922 by Joseph F. Biddle, this countywide newspaper was created by merging several local papers from Mount Union, Mapleton, Newton Hamilton, and Huntingdon into a single daily publication. Its mission has always been to connect Huntingdon County to the broader world by providing thorough coverage of all significant news.

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Partners hear initiatives

2 days ago | huntingdondailynews.com | Joe Thompson

A Lunch and Learn opportunity Monday brought community partners together for an update on Huntingdon Area School District educational initiatives. District superintendent Jennifer Mitchell led the presentation, starting by reviewing the school district’s mission statement, vision statement and shared values. kAm“%96D6 2C6 @FC 8F:56D 7@C H92E H6’C6 ECJ:?8 E@ 5@[ 2?5 H6 ECJ E@ 4@>6 324< E@ @FC >:DD:@? DE2E6>6?E 2 =@E[” |:E496== D2:5 2D D96 ?@E65 E96 7:CDE E9:?8 =:DE65 :D 2?
Five projects recommended for Act 13 funds

6 days ago | huntingdondailynews.com | Kylie Hawn

Members of the Huntingdon County Planning Commission recommended five projects for commissioner to approve for Act 13 Marcellus Shale funding for 2025. As part of Act 13 of 2012, the Marcellus Legacy Fund distributes gas well impact fees to counties. Huntingdon County receives $30,000 each year for one test well in Todd Township.
Archers place at states, bound for nationals

6 days ago | huntingdondailynews.com | Julie White

The Tyrone Christian Academy Archery Team traveled to state competition in March where they had an amazing run, according to Athletic Director and Coach Ryan DelBaggo. The students competed with more than 60 schools and 1,400 student archers from all around the state as part of the National Archery in School Program (NASP).
Man wanted on multiple warrants found hiding in barn

6 days ago | huntingdondailynews.com | Julie White

Kevin Ryan Warner, 41, of Altoona, is charged with a felony for flight to avoid apprehension after police found him hiding in a barn at Meade Street in Tyrone Township trying to avoid arrest by the Blair Couny Sheriff’s Office. On March 21, between 8 and 9 p.m., officers received information that Warner, who was wanted on numerous warrants, was living in the barn. When officers arrived at the barn, they could hear movement like someone walking.
Borough designates $5k for homeless initiative

6 days ago | huntingdondailynews.com | Julie White

At the end of Monday’s Tyrone Borough Council meeting, council member Sarah Hunter reminded fellow council members of Calvary Tyrone’s outreach program for the homeless in the community. After some discussion, council members agreed to donate $5,000 to the program from the community enrichment funds (funds generated from the windmills on Ice Mountain).
Is he Christ? Is he Moses? Superman's religious and ethical undertones add to his mystique

6 days ago | huntingdondailynews.com | Deepa Bharath |Bob Smietana

Superman was born Kryptonian, raised Methodist and sketched into existence by two Jewish teens in 1930s Cleveland. Faith and morality are his DNA. There are no overt religious references in Superman comics. But over eight decades, he’s been viewed as a divine entity, a savior figure — his sacrifice Christ-like, his will to lead as strong as Moses parting the Red Sea, and his compassion akin to a bodhisattva, an enlightened being who guides Buddhists on the spiritual path.
SH board members hear budget update

1 week ago | huntingdondailynews.com | Kylie Hawn

As promised, members of the Southern Huntingdon County School Board heard an update regarding the proposed budget for the 2025-26 school year. As of right now, district officials reported they’re expecting revenues of approximately $20,458,214 in revenues and $20,586,103 in expenditures.
Hornets routed by Bedford 9-0

1 week ago | huntingdondailynews.com | Jeff Norris

The Juniata Valley softball team had trouble with offense, both its own and that of visiting Bedford. The Hornets were limited to just two hits, while the Bison ripped off 14 hits on the way to a 9-0 victory. kAm%96 w@C?6ED[ 724:?8 2 {2FC6= w:89=2?5D r@?76C6?46 E62> 7@C E96 D64@?5 E:>6 E9:D J62C[ 92G6 D=:AA65 E@ d\a] %96 q:D@?[ H9@ 925 =@DE E9C66 DEC2:89E 367@C6 2 H:? (65?6D52J 2?5 6G6?65 E96:C D62D@?
Bearcats beat Central 14-11 in wild shootout

1 week ago | huntingdondailynews.com | Jeff Norris

The Huntingdon baseball team had its best offensive performance in windy Martinsburg Wednesday. The Bearcats pounded out 14 hits and rolled to a 14-11 victory over CentralThe victory broke a two-game losing streak for the Bearcats, now 6-3 for the season. Central, which has lost two of its last three starts, slips to 8-3. kAm“r6?EC2= 92D 2 8C62E AC@8C2> 2?5 2?JE:>6 J@F 42? 4@>6 96C6 2?5 86E 2 H:? :E’D 3:8[” D2:5 wF?E:?85@? 4@249 y@?
Commissioners recognize 911 dispatchers

1 week ago | huntingdondailynews.com | Joe Thompson

The Huntingdon County 911 phone lines rang 15,000 times in 2024 with someone calling for help. Each time emergency dispatchers answered the call, taking reports of fires, accidents, medical situations and requests for police and sending assistance to those who needed it. kAm%F6D52J[ E96 wF?E:?85@? r@F?EJ r@>>:DD:@?6CD C64@8?:K65 E96 7:CDE C6DA@?56CD F?56C E96 9625D6ED 3J D:8?:?8 2 AC@4=2>2E:@? 7@C }2E:@?2= !F3=:4 $276EJ %6=64@>>F?:42E@CD Ws:DA2E496CDX (66<]k^AmkAm“t>6C86?4:6D 42?