Local author Jared Frederick’s friendship with John Homan, a World War II bomber pilot and distinguished Flying Cross recipient, turned into the 100-year-old recounting the numerous bombing missions that he and his crew flew over Europe during the war.
Eighty years later, he still talks about the memories that he has of his crew members with a glint in his eye.
Frederick, knowing how important it is to preserve history through the eyes of those who have lived it, convinced Homan to tell his story, in long form, to help provide lessons for future generations. Read More...
HUNTINGDON, Pa. - An inmate is back in custody after he walked off of work detail Friday, police said.
According to police, the inmate was on work detail on state Route 26 near the Walmart when he walked off around 12:30 p.m. Department of Corrections identified the inmate as 26-year-old John Adam Bertolette.
Police said Bertolette stole a vehicle from a nearby housing development and tried to escape.
Troopers began a search and spotted, then stopped the vehicle just south of Marklesburg Borough. Read More...
