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Horner might represent himself
February 22, 2012 HOLLIDAYSBURG — Nicholas A. more »» 
Judge gives Choros maximum sentence
February 22, 2012 EBENSBURG — The Cambria County man who killed his mother was sentenced Tuesday to serve 20 to 40 years in prison — and still has no answer as to why he committed the murde. more »»
Ex-mayors say Distressed Municipalities Program is inevitable
February 22, 2012 Among living former mayors of Altoona, Wayne Hippo served most recently. Within that group of six, Allan Hancock served the longest ago. more »»
Geneva College files suit over birth control
February 22, 2012 PITTSBURGH — A Christian college in western Pennsylvania sued the federal government Tuesday, saying regulations that require employers to offer birth control coverage that includes drugs that abort... more »»
Staton loses Supreme Court appeal
February 22, 2012 Death row inmate Andre Staton may be a step closer to execution for the 2004 murder of his former girlfriend. more »»
Alleged dealer caught at casino
February 21, 2012 A man wanted in Blair County on drug charges is behind bars after a big win at a Philadelphia-area casino soon left him busted. Mateen “Jay” Johnson, 34, of 1213 N. 11th Ave. more »»
Santorum, Romney differences now clearer
February 21, 2012 STEUBENVILLE, Ohio — Philosophical differences between the top two Republican presidential candidates are becoming starker as Rick Santorum drives harder on religious and social issues that Mitt... more »» 
Westerly project’s first report positive
February 21, 2012 A recent performance report for the first four months of operations for the Phase I reconstruction of the Westerly Sewer Treatment Plant was heartening to Altoona Water Authority officials. more »»
Police say crash kills Bedford man
February 21, 2012 EVERETT — A Bedford County man was killed Monday in a two-vehicle crash on Route 26 in Monroe Township, state police at Bedford said. Dale L. Crawford, 35, of Everett was pronounced dead at the scene. more »»
THON raises $10.6M
February 20, 2012 UNIVERSITY PARK — Students finally have a reason to celebrate and show the world exactly what “We are ... Penn State” means after raising $10.6 million for pediatric cancer research. more »»
Family, friends recall drummer hit by car while walking home
February 20, 2012 TYRONE — A local drummer known for his constant smile and talent behind the kit may be gone, but memories and his music will remain with his family and friends. more »» 
MMA Madness: Convention Center thinks outside the box for events
February 20, 2012 There has been no tiptoeing around opportunities to include a combat sport with the suit-and-tie ambiance of the Blair County Convention Center. more »» 
Journey goes from Africa to courtroom
February 20, 2012 HOLLIDAYSBURG — Tanzania is a lush country, from the plains of the Serengeti to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro, made famous in a 1936 short story by Ernest Hemingway. more »»
Tyrone students go ‘All In’
February 20, 2012 TYRONE — One might not expect third-grade students today to know any of the words to the chorus of the ’80s hit, “Eye of the Tiger,” but students at Tyrone Area Elementary School do. more »» 
Lessons from childhood and beyond helped Witherspoon transform problems into solutions
February 19, 2012 When Blair County NAACP President Don Witherspoon was growing up in Claysburg in the 1950s, his dad died. Don was just 5 years old. more »»
Police: Man killed in crash
February 19, 2012 TYRONE — A local man was killed after being struck by a vehicle Friday night at Washington Avenue and Third Street, Tyrone Borough Police said. more »»
Six Penn State Altoona students dance at THON
February 19, 2012 UNIVERSITY PARK — Donning neon yellow reflective safety vests typically worn by road crews working along busy stretches of highway, students from Penn State Altoona were making their presence known... more »»
Bellwood, Big Brothers Big Sisters pair
February 19, 2012 BELLWOOD — Some Bellwood-Antis High School juniors and seniors will have a little brother or little sister this fal. more »»
Police: Man stole identity
February 19, 2012 An Altoona man faces felony forgery and identity theft charges after police said he racked up thousands of dollars on stolen credit cards. William J. Wales, 32, of 425 E. Bell Ave. more »»
Police probe bar fight shooting
February 18, 2012 ASHVILLE — A verbal dispute between two groups of patrons spilled into the parking lot of the Ashville Inn and quickly escalated to a shooting late Thursday night. more »» 
Leaders hold out little hope dangerous Route 56 curve will be fixed
February 18, 2012 PLEASANTVILLE — Short of a sudden influx of money, there’s no hope in sight to eliminate a dangerous curve in Bedford County, officials and community leaders sa. more »» St. Mary's Lenten Seafood Buffet February 22, 2012 All you can eat Seafood Buffet including Clam Chowder, Baked and Fried Haddock, Fried Shrimp, Crab Cakes, 20 items in all including Desserts and Drinks. Adults $10.00 eat in $7.00 take out. Children $5.00. St. Mary's Memorial Hall 4th Ave. 14th Street. For Take Out call 942-0894. 4:30 - 7:00 PM. more » Community Calendar |
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