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Reduce federal burden
August 28, 2012 Apparently President Barack Obama wasn’t paying attention in Economics I class. Either that, or he understands full well a major reason why many state budgets are strapped is the federal government. more »»
Rein in budget requests
August 26, 2012 With growth still sluggish and worries about the impact of potential federal budget cuts, the Corbett administration is wise in telling state agencies to prepare for another tough budget year. more »»
Incident at UVA troubling
August 24, 2012 We’re very troubled by an incident Saturday night at the United Veterans Association club in Altoona. An unidentified man fired four shots into the air to disperse a crowd at about 3:30 a.. more »»
Murray leaves big shoes to fill
August 23, 2012 The Altoona Area school board needs to prepare quickly for a major transition now that longtime Superintendent Dennis Murray has announced retirement at the end of the school year. more »»
Warrant restarts appeals
August 22, 2012 It’s often said that the only things certain in life are death and taxes. Here’s another: Andre Staton won’t be executed on Oct. 10 for killing Altoona resident Beverly Yohn in 2004. more »»
Agency deserves spanking
August 19, 2012 It’s good to see that a Huntingdon woman beat a government Goliath, even if it took the assistance of a panel of judges with a sense of fairness to make it happen. more »»
Saving hall big challenge
August 17, 2012 A task force looking for options to save Highland Hall faces a job as enormous as the historic structure it hopes to preserve. more »»
Resolve Bedford dispute
August 16, 2012 A Bedford County judge and the county commissioners need to resolve their lengthy dispute before it results in serious harm to the county and its residents. more »»
Santone deserves tip of cap
August 14, 2012 Altoona Fire Chief Reynold D. Santone Jr. epitomizes the best of a public servant. Santone, who has been chief since 1984, recently announced his retirement after 47 years with the Altoona department. more »»
Santone deserves tip of cap
August 14, 2012 Altoona Fire Chief Reynold D. Santone Jr. epitomizes the best of a public servant. Santone, who has been chief since 1984, recently announced his retirement after 47 years with the Altoona department. more »»
Bungling hampers healing at PSU
August 12, 2012 Hollywood could do a remake of a 1995 movie but this time focus on the Penn State Board of Trustees. It could be titled “Clueless. more »»
DeWeese ego tops the public
August 10, 2012 Former House speaker Bill DeWeese is showing again that it’s all about serving his ego, not the publi. more »»
Airline a Silver lining
August 7, 2012 The arrival of Silver Airways at the Altoona-Blair County Airport helps shore up what should be regarded as a gem in the local economy. The Fort Lauderdale, Fla. more »»
Saluting Everett rower
August 6, 2012 Our region has contributed to America’s success in the current Olympic Games. Natalie Dell, a graduate of Everett Area High School and product of Penn State University, was part of the U.S. more »»
PSU ticket price cut? Time’s right
August 5, 2012 Penn State Athletic Director Dave Joyner is in the process of beginning a re-evaluation of the STEP (Seat Transfer & Equity Plan) that was implemented before the 2011 season. more »»
Shooting provides lesson
August 3, 2012 The July 24 shooting death of a Bedford County teen continues to create a high level of disbelief. more »»
Obama’s priorities twisted
August 2, 2012 So eager is President Barack Obama to please some foreign leaders that what is good for Americans sometimes does not seem to be a priority for him. more »»
Practice water safety
August 1, 2012 Sunday’s drownings at Raystown Lake highlight an important facet of boating safety. Wear your personal flotation device when boating or swimming in deep water. more »»
Closed doors block transparency
July 29, 2012 For all of the talk about more transparency at Penn State, having the Board of Trustees meet behind closed doors on Wednesday to discuss the NCAA’s sanctions speaks volumes. more »»
Balance of tragic coverage
July 27, 2012 The media walks a fine line when it comes to covering horrific crimes, such as the Colorado theater shooting, and avoiding giving suspects the attention they crave. more »» |
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