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VA to host third annual VetFest in Altoona

ALTOONA — The James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center will host its third annual VetFest Enrollment Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, at 2907 Pleasant Valley Blvd., Altoona. VA enrollment specialists and veteran service officers will be available to help veterans enroll in VA health care and file service-connected disability claims. Veterans interested in enrolling should bring a copy of their DD214, financial information from last year and insurance information. The free event will also feature a Blair Antique Car Club cruise-in, food trucks and live entertainment. ...

Millerstown man jailed after allegedly firing rifle at three people

MIFFLINTOWN — A Millerstown man is facing 14 charges after police say he fired a rifle five times toward three people at his Greenwood Township residence and threatened them Sunday night. Francis Eugene Donovan, 60, was charged Monday with three felony counts of aggravated assault with a ...

Harrisburg man accused of making false statement in firearm purchase attempt

MIFFLINTOWN — A Harrisburg man is facing felony and misdemeanor charges after Pennsylvania State Police allege he provided false information while attempting to obtain a firearm in Juniata County. Stephen Gerald Neely, 68, is charged with one felony count of making a false written statement in connection with the sale or transfer of a firearm and one misdemeanor count of making a false statement under penalty, according to court records. According to an affidavit of probable cause filed by Pennsylvania State Police at Lewistown, Neely attempted to obtain a Sig Sauer P320 9mm ...