CRESSON — When Penn Cambria officials launched a campaign last year to fundraise athletic facility improvements, they never imagined the initiative would be where it is today, having received about $1 million in pledged donations…
Deal reached to save Orchard Park
The Friends of Little Orchard Park are close to success in their effort to block the Altoona Redevelopment Authority from…
Blair County cuts ties with prison architect
HOLLIDAYSBURG — Blair County commissioners are in need of an architectural/engineering firm for the proposed prison project, after voting Thursday…
Altoona’s water quality impresses Big Boy crew
When Big Boy’s onboard engineer realized the high quality of Altoona’s water, he dumped the train’s tanks and flushed the…
Union Pacific gets Canadian National's support for Norfolk Southern acquisition
OMAHA, Neb. — Union Pacific struck a deal with Canadian National to secure that rival’s support for its proposed $85…
Blair County inks deal with Lawrence County to house juvenile inmates
HOLLIDAYSBURG — Blair County is signing a contract with Lawrence County that opens the option, through July 21, 2027, of…
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LeBron James is heading to the Philadelphia 76ers
PHILADELPHIA — LeBron James is heading to the Philadelphia 76ers. James made the announcement…
PSU
PSU adds Drew Williams as women's soccer assistant
UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State women’s soccer coach Erica Dambach announced the addition of…
Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel agrees to buyout after probe, will step down at end of 2026
UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State men’s volleyball head coach Colin McMillan announced on Friday the addition…
Penn State volleyball adds assistant coach
James Franklin should lose ‘chip on shoulder’
Area Life
Pickleball serves as star in comedy ‘The Dink’
It’s the tennis establishment versus pickleball enthusiasts at an uptight club in “The Dink,”…
Local Business
Burning Bright: J&O Fireplaces grows from basement to top regional seller
Workplace
Shoppers might see high oil prices in gas, groceries
Briefcase: Eat’n Park has banana cookies
Editorials
Facing issues best done immediately
Too often, elected officials act as if they are walking among uncooked eggs when they’re faced with a tough issue. They are fearful of cracking open the eggs and unleashing a sticky, hard-to-clean-up mess — when sometimes such a mess already exists. It was the Blair County commissioners who were faced with that kind…
Lawmakers need lessons on compromise
Leniency on property right decision
Questions abound on state budget
Public Records
Deeds
Blair County Michael Kelley to Nicole Abrino and Dakota Creek, 2024 Fourth Ave., Altoona, $82,000. H. Richard Jr. and Janet L. Eaton to William J. and Britt M. McCulley, 128 Sickles Corner Road, Tyrone, $180,000. Mayron D. II and Rebecca P. Evers to Ronald E. Jasper, 701-03 Olmes St., Altoona, $220,000. Mary E. Ritchey…
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