🌱 How a Hollidaysburg lawyer’s forged orders landed him in prison
Good morning to you Hollidaysburg! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How a Hollidaysburg lawyer’s forged orders landed him in prison
- How state military leaders brightened spirits at Hollidaysburg’s veterans home
- How close did Hollidaysburg wrestling come to a stunning road comeback?
Also on today's calendar: Agnostic Front à Altoona, PA and 3 more events.
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Today's riddle: The doctor told me to drink carrot juice after a hot bath. - Did it help? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Variably cloudy and breezy, with a high of 44 and low of 27 degrees.
- Thursday: Rather cloudy, temps: high: 45, low: 37.
- Friday: Windy; snow showers, cooler, with a high of 44 and low of 21 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Lawyer Who Forged Federal Judge's Signature Twice To Trick Client Gets Prison Time (dailyvoice.com) — A Hollidaysburg man and former attorney has been sentenced to one to three years in state prison for forging a custody order that misled his client, on top of earlier state and federal convictions. His latest sentence, tied to a custody dispute, will run at the same time as his existing federal and Blair County jail terms. 
2. PA military officials visit Blair County veterans home to help spread holiday cheer (wjactv.com) — State military leaders brought holiday cheer to residents at the Hollidaysburg Veterans’ Home in Duncansville, visiting with veterans, their families, and staff. Major General John Pippy joined carolers at Eisenhower Hall and praised the dedication of the home’s team. He also plans to return in the spring to see the new Lightner Hall when it opens.
3. Miller comes through in clutch for CHS (altoonamirror.com) — Hollidaysburg wrestling pushed Central to the brink in Martinsburg, clawing back from a big deficit before falling, 41-29, in a dramatic dual meet. Several Golden Tigers, including Rocco Cacciotti and Brayden and Connor Sidney, delivered key performances that nearly forced tiebreaker criteria. Central heavyweight Blair Miller’s late pin ultimately sealed the outcome.
4. Blair County Children's Advocacy Center warns parents of online gaming dangers (altoonamirror.com) — Hollidaysburg-area parents are being urged to closely monitor kids’ gaming and social apps after a Blair County case where a local jury convicted an online predator. Local advocates and police outline how groups like “The Com” exploit platforms such as Roblox, Minecraft, Discord, and Snapchat, and share concrete warning signs and safety steps families can use right now.
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★ Featured events ★
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Agnostic Front: with Raw Brigade & Violent Way @McGarvey's
McGarvey's Bar and Grill, 623 N 4th Ave #25, Altoona
7:00 pm
Saturday December 20
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Other local events
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FOT - "Holiday Hair, Don't Care" (Wear a festive hat or headgear)
Hollidaysburg Area SD , 405 Clark Street , Hollidaysburg -
FOT - Best Way Pizza Night @ Duncansville Location
Hollidaysburg Area SD , 405 Clark Street , Hollidaysburg
5:00 pm -
FOT - Hanukkah Colors (Wear Blue and White)
Hollidaysburg Area SD , 405 Clark Street , Hollidaysburg -
Agnostic Front à Altoona, PA
McGarvey's Bar and Grill , 623 N 4th Ave #25 , Altoona
7:00 pm -
Drum Circle
Moonlit Crystals & Gems , 911 Scotch Valley Rd suite a , Hollidaysburg
6:00 pm
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
Saturday December 20
Friday December 26
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🗓 Events Nearby
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FOT Elementary Chorus, Band and Orchestra Winter Concert @ SH
Hollidaysburg Area SD , 405 Clark Street , Hollidaysburg
7:00 pm -
FOT - "Holiday Hair, Don't Care" (Wear a festive hat or headgear)
Hollidaysburg Area SD , 405 Clark Street , Hollidaysburg -
Allegheny Township Sewer & Water Authority
Allegheny Township , 3131 Colonial Dr , Duncansville
4:00 pm -
FOT - Best Way Pizza Night @ Duncansville Location
Hollidaysburg Area SD , 405 Clark Street , Hollidaysburg
5:00 pm -
FOT - Hanukkah Colors (Wear Blue and White)
Hollidaysburg Area SD , 405 Clark Street , Hollidaysburg -
Chris Collins - The John Denver Tribute Christmas Concert
Historic Mishler Theatre/Blair County Arts Foundation , 1208 12th Ave #206 , Altoona
7:30 pm
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
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- Hollidaysburg Area School District posted a job opening for Director of Student Services and Special Education in Hollidaysburg. Apply here.
- SAS Retail Services posted a job opening for Retail Merchandiser Team Lead in Hollidaysburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hollidaysburg here.
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