Community Corner
š± Richland Boys Varsity Basketball @ Central and 10 more events
Be sure to catch Richland Girls Varsity Basketball @ Central on the Martinsburg Patch calendar

Hi Martinsburg! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! āļøļø
Coming up on the calendar:
- Richland Boys Varsity Basketball @ Central
- Huntingdon Girls Varsity Basketball @ Central
- Hollidaysburg Boys Varsity Basketball @ Central
... and check out 1 more event on the calendar!
Find out what's happening in Martinsburgfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? š¤ (Answer below!)
From our Partner
Today's Martinsburg Patch AM is brought to you in part by T-Mobile. Everyone deserves to be connected. That's why T-Mobile and UScellular have joined forces to connect people from big cities to small towns and everywhere in between. UScellular is now a part of T-Mobile. Find out more at T-Mobile.com/Better-Together.
Find a T-Mobile store near Martinsburg.![]()
Find out what's happening in Martinsburgfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Areas of fog, freezing early, with a high of 45 and low of 38 degrees.
- Friday: Very windy, temps: high: 44, low: 22.
- Saturday: Clouds and sun, with a high of 40 and low of 32 degrees.
šø Around Martinsburg
Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!
š Upcoming Events in Martinsburg
Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!
ā Featured events ā
- Richland Girls Varsity Basketball @ Central
Central High School, 718 Central Rd, Martinsburg
6:00 pm
Friday December 19
Want to see your event featured? Click here!
Other local events
- Richland Boys Varsity Basketball @ Central
Central High School , 718 Central Rd , Martinsburg
7:30 pm - Huntingdon Girls Varsity Basketball @ Central
Central High School , 718 Central Rd , Martinsburg
7:15 pm - Hollidaysburg Boys Varsity Basketball @ Central
Central High School , 718 Central Rd , Martinsburg
7:15 pm
Friday December 19
Monday December 22
Tuesday December 23
š£ Martinsburg Shout Outs!
Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!
š Events Nearby
- 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 - Christmas with Santa
Saxton Community Library , 315 Front St , Saxton
6:00 pm - FOT - Hanukkah Colors (Wear Blue and White)
Hollidaysburg Area SD , 405 Clark Street , Hollidaysburg - Santa's Slay Ball
Jaffa Shrine , 2200 Broad Ave , Altoona
6:00 pm - Chris Collins - The John Denver Tribute Christmas Concert
Historic Mishler Theatre/Blair County Arts Foundation , 1208 12th Ave #206 , Altoona
7:30 pm - December 19, 2025: Mishler Theatre, Altoona, PA
Historic Mishler Theatre/Blair County Arts Foundation , 1208 12th Ave #206 , Altoona
7:30 pm - John Westford: an evening of magic & comedy @McGarvey's
McGarvey's Bar and Grill , 623 N 4th Ave #25 , Altoona
8:00 pm
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.
š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- McDonald's posted a job opening for Shift Manager (18Yrs +) in Roaring Spring. Apply here.
- R1 posted a job opening for Customer Service Representative - Patient Registration in Roaring Spring. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Martinsburg here.
š Nearby News
Hollidaysburg
- PA military officials visit Blair County veterans home to help spread holiday cheer (wjactv.com)
- Altoona man heading for jury trial in four joined cases (altoonamirror.com)
- Blair County Children's Advocacy Center warns parents of online gaming dangers (altoonamirror.com)
Williamsburg
- Third Quarter Lull Costs Lady Tide in 49-32 Loss (gantnews.com)
Altoona
Ok Martinsburg! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I donāt know. I havenāt heard the last report.
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Send it to us!
š Help make Patch AM better
- Help us grow by suggesting local news sources.
- Shape this newsletter with your feedback.
- List items for sale or services offered
We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you whatās happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.