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25-03-2025
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Centre County Victim Witness Office receives funding, not enough to expand services
BELLEFONTE, Pa. (WTAJ) – Centre County's District Attorney's Office relies on grants to support its current programs, but it is unlikely they will be able to grow. Missie the courthouse comfort dog is one of those current services, meant to calm victims while in the courtroom. Commissioner Steve Dershem says the office has been 'very cognizant' of the importance of having options like Missie for victims. The Victim Witness Office's services are helped along by funding from different sources like the Rights and Services Act and Victims of Juvenile Offenders Grant that were approved at the March 25 commissioners meeting. 4th annual Blair Creators Festival set for Downtown Altoona. Here's what to know 'These funds are really critical for making sure that the victim's needs are being met through this process,' Commissioner Amber Concepcion said. Though the money is enough to fund the services, Early Outreach Victim Advocate Elizabeth Rosenberg says there is no plan to expand due to funding. 'Funds, unfortunately, at the federal and state level, are remaining stagnant right now. And so at this point in time, they'll be used for the same services, but we're hoping that we'll be able to get other support,' Rosenberg said. Rosenberg says the need for the services is 'ongoing,' especially since some recent cases have been 'more egregious in nature.' The grant total is $147,757 and needs to be used before the end of the year. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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25-03-2025
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Multiple eateries, shops announce opening dates in downtown Altoona
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — Multiple vendors announced for the Center City Market announced their opening days, and this is no joke — the first two open on April Fool's Day. Center City Market, 1306 11th Avenue, announced the grand opening will be Tuesday, April 15, but you don't have to wait as multiple vendors will have a soft opening before that. 'This is the day we celebrate our new food court! While some vendors will already be open, Tuesday, 4/15 is Center City Market's official Grand Opening Celebration,' the market said in a Facebook post. 4th annual Blair Creators Festival set for Downtown Altoona. Here's what to know The Market Basket (FKA Lajo's Italian Sausage) and The Juice Shack will be the first two to have their soft opening Tuesday, April 1. After that, PJ's is all in with PJ's Food Shack and PJ's Subs and Salads having their soft opening Tuesday, April 7. Philly Pretzel Factory will flip that switch and bake up some tasty salty treats starting Monday, April 14, while Woody Lodge Winery and Bowl Station will officially open Tuesday, April 15, for the market's grand opening more information about the Center City Market and vendor hours, you can check them out online by clicking here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
25-03-2025
- Entertainment
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4th annual Blair Creators Festival set for Downtown Altoona. Here's what to know
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — A celebration of art, music and community is coming back to Downtown Altoona for a fourth year this April. What: Blair Creators Festival Where: Heritage Plaza in downtown Altoona When: Saturday, April 26, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Cost: Free admission for all ages The Fourth annual Blair Creators Festival will take place Saturday, April 26, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at and around Heritage Plaza in downtown Altoona. The event, made possible through ArtsAltoona and the Sheetz Fellows Program at Penn State Altoona, will bring together local artists, musicians, food trucks and vendors for the day of 'celebration, creativity and fun.' Multiple eateries, shops announce opening dates in downtown Altoona The event will kick off at 11 a.m., allowing festival goers to come and go as they please with free admission. You're invited to bring your own lawn chair to relax and enjoy the musical line up. Blair Creators Festival touts an all-day lineup of local music from groups such as Felix and the Hurricanes and The Jaded Lips. Here's the current lineup, according to a press release: 11 a.m. – ToyNoon – Felix & the Hurricanes1 p.m. – Dom Frucella & band (I'll see if there's a name)2 p.m. – Stephanie & The Wild Hearts3 p.m. – Search Party (Formerly Hot Fudge Mondaes)4 p.m. – Ethan Eckenroad5 p.m. – The Jaded Lips6 p.m. – Sweet Desire Between each band, there will be mini performances from local groups, including the Arc of BlairCounty and the Keystone Regiment Drum & Bugle Corps and more. In addition to local downtown businesses such as The Clay Cup and Philly Pretzel Factory (inside Center City Market) being in the immediate area, the festival will have food vendors set up that include Smokin' J's and alcohol vendors will be set up with arts, crafts, gifts and more. Vendor spaces are still available by reaching out to Blair Creators Festival via email at BlairCreatorsFestivalVendors@ What: Blair Creators Festival Where: Heritage Plaza in downtown Altoona When: Saturday, April 26, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Cost: Free admission for all ages Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
