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Good news in business community
September 3, 2010 Two Blair County businesses are reporting good news. News Printing Company and Shirley’s Cookie Co. have announced plans to add a combined 115 jobs over the next few weeks. more »»
Decision follows US law
September 2, 2010 A federal judge has seen through President Barack Obama’s attempt to use word games to circumvent a law intended to prevent destruction of human embryos. more »»
School brings new start
September 1, 2010 The curtain on another summer is closing. School has started in most area districts, and in others will begin next week after the Labor Day holiday. Either way, change is in the ai. more »»
Ensure aid used correctly
August 31, 2010 A few members of Congress are worried that billions of American taxpayers’ dollars are being flushed down rat holes in corrupt, undemocratic countries throughout the world. more »»
Don’t give immunity in probe
August 30, 2010 British Petroleum and some of its subsidiaries failed to take precautions adequate to prevent the massive oil leak in the Gulf of Mexico this summe. more »»
Response to storm shameful
August 29, 2010 Katrina and Rita weren’t the only things causing a disaster for victims of the hurricanes. more »»
City right to delay jumping in
August 27, 2010 Altoona City Council members were right in telling the recreation officials to take another look at its recommendation for a $1. more »»
Military deserves thanks
August 26, 2010 As the last American combat troops pulled out of Iraq, an important chapter in history closed. Certainly, U.S. more »»
Hung jury warrants retrial
August 25, 2010 There is a reason our system of justice provides for mistrials because of hung juries and for prosecuting attorneys to seek new trials. It is simply to ensure that justice is done. more »»
Obama props lacking
August 24, 2010 President Barack Obama has taken use of human beings as props to a whole new level. more »»
Welcoming airport’s new start
August 23, 2010 We offer our best wishes to Bruno DeGol Jr. as his company, DeGol Jet Center II, becomes fixed-based operator at the Altoona-Blair County Airport. more »»
Process raises concerns
August 22, 2010 When Blair County commissioners made plans to give $223,288 in raises to 61 employees, they did so behind closed doors. more »»
Support worthy cause
August 19, 2010 If not for our courageous young men and women willing to serve in the armed forces, we would not enjoy the freedom — let alone the quality of life — that we know today. more »»
Gates making a point
August 18, 2010 We have never been among those who believe a strong national defense depends solely on throwing money at the militar. more »»
Students showing leadership
August 17, 2010 The Hollidaysburg Area School District is taking pro-active steps toward the prevention of suicide — thanks to an idea advanced by students. more »»
Checking applicants sensible
August 16, 2010 Many employers check the criminal and credit backgrounds of prospective new hires before putting them on the payroll. more »»
Red-light camera could be ticket
August 15, 2010 Last summer’s fears may become next summer’s reality if state lawmakers expand the use of red-light cameras. more »»
A case of too much information
August 12, 2010 We stand firmly in favor of vigorous, free exchange of information and ideas. We believe that serves residents of our communities, states and nation well — as it has for more than two centuries. more »»
Politics trumping policies
August 11, 2010 Whether a federal appeals court upholds the new Arizona law on illegal immigrants or not, the state will have made an important point: Congress has abdicated its responsibility on the issue for too... more »»
Rendell driving bad deal
August 8, 2010 Despite Gov. Ed Rendell’s efforts to rev up public support, his drive to boost transportation funding is going nowhere. more »»
Kudos to Tyrone Hospital
August 6, 2010 The Tyrone Hospital has long been an asset to its community, and after several years of financial uncertainty, news from earlier this week that the hospital has successfully emerged from bankruptcy... more »» Bedford County Technical Center Joint Operating Committee September 8, 2010 Technical center, 195 Pennknoll Road,... more » Public meetings
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