The plant will create fifty jobs at first, with the potential for more in the long term. It's scheduled to open in May, and begin production by November. Representative Lita Cohen of Montgomery County is holding several hearings across the state. Thursday's hearing was held at the Altoona Railroader's Museum. Cohen has proposed two bills aimed at establishing what she says would be a fairer, more cost efficient system for deciding family court cases like divorce, custody and child support.
Fire investigators say the blaze was ignited by a cigarette butt in the living room.
Authorities say Berkey often threw her cigarettes on the floor. Believe it, or not, inmates at the state lockup actually have more cable choices than the town residents. It's because the State Department of Corrections recently decided to standardize cable service at all its facilities. That's an increase of more than nine dollars over their old cable deal. Both shelters use the money for utilities, food and other necessities for their guests.