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PSU, Norfolk Southern receive federal grant
September 28, 2012 Penn State University and Norfolk Southern Railroad have received a $400,000 Federal Railroad Administration Research and Development Grant to continue their work in building an emissions-free... more »» 
Food for Families gets gift
September 26, 2012 Twenty years ago, Nancy Sheetz’s two daughters were out of the house, and she was looking for something to do. more »» 
Alpha Altoona a world leader
September 23, 2012 Editors note: This is the second in a series of stories about businesses to be inducted into the Blair County Chamber of Commerce Business Hall of Fame Oct. 15 at the Blair County Convention Cent. more »»
Norfolk Southern’s third quarter revenue is down
September 20, 2012 NORFOLK, Va. — Norfolk Southern Corp.’s third quarter 2012 earnings are expected to be in the range of $1.18 to $1. more »» 
Stepping higher
September 16, 2012 Editor’s note: This is the first in a series of stories on the businesses that will be inducted into the Blair County Chamber of Commerce Business Hall of Fame on Oct. more »»
Couponers gather to learn tricks
September 14, 2012 “Get ready to change the way you shop, the way you eat, the way you plan meals and the way you feel about the grocery store,” Michelle McIntyre told a crowd Thursday night. more »»
Senator commends Altoona for doing well in tough times
September 14, 2012 The City of Altoona is doing a good job under its current financial circumstances, state Sen. John H. Eichelberger J. more »»
ABCD gets $400,000 loan
September 13, 2012 Entrepreneurs need the vision to create a business. They also need the money. Optometrist Julia Milanak had the vision. The Intermediary Relending Program of the U.S. more »»
Chamber tabs Ritchey as ACE award winner
September 11, 2012 A longtime employee of the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau has been named the 2012 recipient of the Blair County Chamber’s Agricultural Community Excellence (ACE) Award. more »»
Manager to leave Altoona-Blair County Airport
September 11, 2012 MARTINSBURG — The Altoona-Blair County Airport will lose its manager in October. Charles Pillar, who has worked 13 years at the airport, said Monday night that he is pursuing a career change and Oc. more »»
Sheetz to build NC center
September 6, 2012 Sheetz Inc. will build a new $32.8 million distribution and food production center in Burlington, N.C., creating 254 new jobs, the company said Wednesday. more »» 
Stopping sleep apnea
September 2, 2012 Neil Hinish had been snoring loudly for several years. He was also tired a lot. “I was tired all of the time and would come in and fall asleep in my chair,” said Hinish, 51, of Roaring Spring. more »»
Monarch heads up local efforts to recycle hangers
August 31, 2012 People are accustomed to recycling soda cans, newspaper and milk cartons. But not everyone gives any thought to wire hangers. They should. Roughly 3. more »»
Envy Nail, Lane Bryant coming to Logan Centre
August 16, 2012 From Mirror staff reports Two new tenants soon will be coming to Logan Town Centre. more »» 
Butterflies and bushes
August 12, 2012 SPRING MILLS — Rose Franklin said she developed a fascination with butterflies as a chil. more »»
Canadian firm buys Atlantic Broadband
August 9, 2012 The cable company that serves the Altoona-Johnstown area is being purchased by a Canadian firm. more »»
Sheetz set to open doors at Claysburg location
August 7, 2012 CLAYSBURG — The Sheetz expansion continues as the Altoona-based convenience store chain will open its 426th convenience restaurant south of here near Old Route 220 and Sheetz Way with a ribbon... more »» 
Kennametal marks 60th year
July 29, 2012 BEDFORD — Anytime you see a highway crew doing millwork on a local roadway, there’s a good chance they are using cutting tools made at Kennametal in Bedford. more »»
Bob Evans will build restaurant near Martin’s
July 28, 2012 A Bob Evans restaurant is planned for development on Plank Road, near the Martin’s Food Store, based on land development plans filed with the Altoona and Blair County planning commission office. more »» |
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