Clearfield YMCA hosts WinterFest on Jan. 31
Last year’s event. — Courtesy Parker Dam State Park Facebook page
Events include a polar plunge, frozen salami swing
By Andy Stine
astine@altoonamirror.com
CLEARFIELD — For those looking for a day to get outside and enjoy the winter weather, the Clearfield YMCA’s annual WinterFest ...
Janesville native making inroads in songwriting industry
Ryan Saupp stands at the Grand Ole Opry in November. Saupp was nominated for Song of the Year in the modern country/pop country category for his single, “This Country Life.” — Courtesy photo
Saupp’s music gaining recognition with nomination at Josie Music Awards
By Andy ...
CAST adds matinees to 2026 season
‘Grapes of Wrath,’ ‘Sunset Boulevard’ among productions this year
The Clearfield Arts Studio Theatre Inc., 112 E. Locust St., Clearfield, has announced its schedule for 2026.
New this year, CAST will offer Sunday matinees at 3 p.m. on the first weekend of each production, providing ...
Moshannon Valley wins Paint the Plow contest
Moshannon Valley Junior-Senior High School of Clearfield County won the annual Paint the Plow contest in PennDOT District 2. — Courtesy photo
A plow painted by Moshannon Valley Junior-Senior High School of Clearfield County won the “Fan Favorite” award in the PennDOT District 2 Paint the ...
Annual tradition showcases creativity of region’s older adults
Gov. Josh Shapiro delivers remarks during the Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in the Main Rotunda. — Courtesy photo
Capitol Christmas tree decked out with handmade ornaments
Bingo cards, glitter pinecones, penguins and more — crafted with care by seniors in Blair, Cambria and ...
PennDOT District 2 showcases colorful plow blades
Clearfield Area High School
Annual event encourages students to get creative
PennDOT’s Paint the Plow program in District 2, which includes Cameron, Centre, Clearfield, Clinton, Elks, Juniata, McKean, Mifflin and Potter counties, netted a total of six snowplows creatively painted by high ...
CAST presents ‘A Christmas Carol’
The Clearfield Arts Studio Theatre will stage “A Christmas Carol’ at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 11-13 and Dec. 18-20. Tickets are $14 and may be purchased online at www.ClearfieldArts.org, at the CAST office from 5-6 p.m. Thursdays or at the box office beginning 30 minutes before each performance. — ...
Electric bills will increase with Penelec rate hike
The sun sets behind a series of electric transmission towers in this undated photo. — Courtesy photo, Metro
By Walt Frank
Customers who use Penelec as their power generation supplier will be paying more for their electricity beginning in December.
Penelec’s residential price-to-compare ...
Assessment results for 2024-2025 school year released
Clearfield Area JSHS building is from their Facebook page. — Courtesy photo
Community invited to view information on local districts
By Christina Lengyel
The Center Square
As the dust finally settles around the state budget, the Pennsylvania Department of Education has announced the ...
CAST to host Simple Gifts
Simple Gifts, composed of Linda Littleton and Karen Hirshon, will present a concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 23, at the Clearfield Arts Studio Theatre in downtown Clearfield. — Courtesy photo
Fundraising concert will feature fiddles, mandolin, hammered dulcimer and more
The Clearfield Arts ...
Warehouses scouted for solar power in Pennsylvania
Workers inspect solar panels at an outdoor solar farm. — Photo: Trinh Tran / Pexels
Lawmakers weighing options to create programs, incentives to tap rooftop potential
By Lauren Jessop
The Center Square
With Pennsylvania emerging as one of the nation’s fastest-growing hubs for ...
‘A Dream Come True’
Aaron Rose, 39, of Altoona has assistant instructor Loretta Johnson pet Lena as part of his mounting routine.
Dreams Go On Inc. is named the 2025 Season of Sharing recipient
By Colette Costlow
ccostlow@altoonamirror.com
HOLLIDAYSBURG — The Altoona Mirror’s 2025 annual Season of ...
Penn State loses fight to keep internal trustee documents hidden
The bell tower of Old Main on Penn State’s campus. — Georgianna Sutherland / For Spotlight PA
By Wyatt Massey
Spotlight PA State College
A Commonwealth Court judge ordered Penn State University to release internal Board of Trustees documents, likely ending a yearslong open records ...
Shapiro seeks to reshape the region’s power grid operator as prices rise
Shapiro makes opening remarks at a 2025 summit of the 13 states served by PJM Interconnection, the regional power grid operator. — Commonwealth Media Services
Governor thinks electric grid operator, PJM, moves too slowly
By Kate Huangpu
Spotlight PA
HARRISBURG — As electricity prices ...
Clearfield to receive $1M in contract with ICE, detention center operator
The sign for the GEO Group Moshannon Valley Processing Center immigration detention facility sits outside the center in Clearfield County. — Abby Drey / Centre Daily Times
By Ann Rejrat
Spotlight PA State College
Clearfield County will make $1 million over five years to act as the ...
Clearfield County District Sayers will face attorney Maines for judge post
By Min Xian
Spotlight PA State College
Clearfield County voters will elect a new judge for the county’s Court of Common Pleas in the Nov. 4 general municipal election.
Fredric Ammerman, the county’s president judge, announced in January he would retire at the end of 2025. He served 31 ...
Sideling Hill Trailhead provides gateway to nature, community growth
Bedford County’s Jen Marsh speaks during the opening of the new trailhead at the Sideline Hill Service Plaza on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. — Courtesy photo
Pennsylvania Turnpike is making connections in a whole new way
The Pennsylvania Turnpike is now connecting communities and people in ...
New weekly fall foliage report supports tourism
The Kinzua Bridge Skywalk is open throughout the fall in the Kinzua Bridge State Park, 296 Viaduct Road, Kane. — Photo courtesy DCNR
Site features regional updates, photos and tips
Fall is a major driver of Pennsylvania’s tourism industry, which generated $83.9 billion in economic ...
Fall is prime time for elk viewing
— Courtesy of the Pennsylvania Game Commission
After decades of work, state’s herd thriving
The calendar might say there are a few days of summer left, but cooler nights and colorful leaves are evidence that fall is just around the corner.
To take advantage of the changing scenery, now ...
Clearfield theater gears up for murder mystery
With photo of CAST facilities — Courtesy Google Streetview
CAST announces membership drive, Christmas production
The Clearfield Arts Studio Theatre Inc. (CAST) will stage “Murder on the Orient Express” in October, and as the organization looks ahead to the 2025-26 membership year, ...