Jones' hearing was delayed. The judge ordered that he apply for legal counsel. A Vintondale, Cambria County man, Accused of setting his home on fire, is headed to court. A preliminary hearing was held Wednesday for 63-year old John Gibson. He faces arson and related charges for allegedly setting a fire in his living room in November of 1999.
Police belive the incident followed a domestic situation.
The 20.8 billion dollar spending plan is for the fiscal year that starts July 1st. A Blair County judge has approved the property tax rate imposed by the City of Altoona. Council members needed the court's approval to set the tax rate at 27.5 mills because that rate exceeds the 25 mill limit. Judge Hiram Carpenter ruled in the city's favor saying council members showed they needed the extra money to meet their budget. The judge did not address the Recreation Fund, which has been a point of contention.