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Cove burglary suspect charged
February 9, 2012 ROARING SPRING — A suspect in a rash of Cove thefts from unlocked vehicles where cash, electronics and guns were stolen is in custody. more »»
Man shot by homeowner dies
February 9, 2012 The Altoona man shot last month by an Allegheny Township homeowner died Wednesday at a Pittsburgh hospital, the man’s family and Blair County Coroner Patricia Ross said. Brandon . more »»
Area ski resorts experience mixed results because of lack of snow
February 9, 2012 As the snow fell for several hours on Wednesday, winter lovers rejoiced at the prospect of salvaging the skiing and snowboarding seaso. more »»
House sends significant gas-drilling bill to Corbett
February 9, 2012 HARRISBURG — Gov. more »»
Tab for Horner trial increasing
February 9, 2012 HOLLIDAYSBURG — The bills for Nicholas A. Horner’s pending homicide trial are adding up, according to a report issued Tuesday by Blair County Controller Richard Peo. more »»
Corbett tightens belt
February 8, 2012 Gov. Tom Corbett proposed a balanced $27.1 billion state budget to the General Assembly for 2012-13. It included no tax increases and a spending reduction of about $22 million. more »»
10:30 a.m.: City Council meeting canceled
February 8, 2012 Altoona City Council has canceled its regular meeting set for today, due to a lack of items to vote on. Linda Rickens Schellhammer, chief clerk, said council will next meet at 7 p.m. Feb. more »»
Welfare cuts get mixed reviews
February 8, 2012 HARRISBURG — Go. more »»
AG wants Sandusky to remain indoors
February 8, 2012 STATE COLLEGE — Prosecutors asked Tuesday to have Jerry Sandusky kept indoors as part of his bail conditions, citing complaints that the former Penn State football assistant was seen outside and... more »»
Morning-after pill available to students at Shippensburg
February 8, 2012 While Shippensburg University is offering its students an emergency contraceptive drug through a vending machine at its campus health center, other area colleges are not taking such an approach with... more »»
Bomb sentences disputed in court
February 8, 2012 JOHNSTOWN — Ronald Allen Neeley, 51, of Duncansville supposedly was the mastermind of a 2005 plot to blow up the home of his estranged girlfriend. more »»
Judge dismisses jurors in Horner case
February 7, 2012 HOLLIDAYSBURG — The jury that was to try Nicholas A. Horner of Altoona for homicide was dismissed Monday and a new jury will be selected beginning March 12, Blair County President Judge Jolene G. more »»
East Coast future murky
February 7, 2012 East Coast Gun Sales will begin a “going out of business” sale on Thursday, according to signs posted on the store’s front doors Monday. Meanwhile, employees of the U.S. more »»
Altoona readies vote for ‘distressed status’
February 7, 2012 Altoona City Council has talked for years about entering the state’s distressed municipalities program, even as they struggled to avoid it with stopgap measures. more »»
Experts: Pension, jobs take budget priority
February 7, 2012 HARRISBURG — When Gov. Tom Corbett gives his 2012 budget address this morning, many expect him to focus on potential cost savings in education. more »»
Proposed cuts to Defense Department not expected to affect local Guard, Reserves
February 6, 2012 A proposed 2013 federal budget plan could set the Defense Department on a path to save $259 billion over the next five years by reducing manpower in the Army and Marine Corps. more »»
Judge: Horner jury selection to start over
February 6, 2012 HOLLIDAYSBURG — The jury picked last month in the Nicholas A. Horner double-homicide trial was dismissed Monday by Blair County President Judge Jolene G. Kopriva. more »»
Drilling bill vote possible this week
February 6, 2012 HARRISBURG — A final framework is at hand on sweeping legislation to impose an impact fee and update safety regulations on Pennsylvania’s booming natural gas industry, top Republican state lawmaker... more »»
Manager faces increasing demands
February 6, 2012 TYRONE — Borough Manager John . more »»
Casey pushes rebates to spur natural-gas powered vehicles
February 6, 2012 U.S. Sen. Bob Casey has introduced a bill that proposes subsidies he hopes will “speed the transition to natural gas as a vehicle fuel. more »»
Altoona studies distress plans
February 5, 2012 A couple of weeks ago, City Councilman Bruce Kelley challenged his colleagues to prepare for Monday’s work session on whether the city should enter the state’s Distressed Municipalities Program by... more »» Diabetes Support Group February 9, 2012 Thurs, Feb 9, Diabetes Support Group Group meets the 2nd Thursday of each month from 6:00 – 7:00 pm, conference rooms 1 & 2, Mount Nittany Medical Center, Entrance E, 1800 East Park Avenue, State College, PA 16803. more » Community Calendar |
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