The Altoona Parking Authority plans to remove the city’s parking meters once signs indicating the designated enforcement for specific areas are available to be posted. The proposal to yank the meters came from parking operations…
Down but not out: Camp Anderson seeks help after tornado damage
TYRONE — If you drive by Camp Anderson in Snyder Township, you wouldn’t immediately realize the camp was hit by…
Tyrone man found guilty in ER attack
The Tyrone man who attacked an ER technician at UPMC Altoona in November was found guilty on all counts Wednesday…
UPMC assault suspect found guilty
HOLLIDAYSBURG — The Tyrone man who left a UPMC Altoona ER technician with a fractured skull and brain bleed was…
Disaster loan outreach center set up in Tyrone to help with flood recovery
TYRONE — A disaster loan outreach center has been set up at the Tyrone Borough building’s upstairs conference room to…
Fed leaves key interest rate unchanged
WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve left its key interest rate unchanged Wednesday, although three officials dissented in favor of higher…
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Aaron Rodgers emphasizes 2026 will be last NFL season
LATROBE — Aaron Rodgers says there’s “zero debate” that this season will be his…
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Senators are still working with Big Ten, SEC on bill
WASHINGTON — Senate negotiators worked Wednesday to resolve thorny differences with leaders of the…
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Altoona City Department of Public Works city parks foreman Chris Keagy cuts downed tree…
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HARRISBURG Local businesses recognized The Pennsylvania Chamber Foundation announced the recipients of its 2026 “Greatest Places to Intern in PA” awards, recognizing organizations across the Commonwealth that provide exceptional internship experiences and help prepare students for successful careers. High-quality internships give students the opportunity to apply classroom knowledge, develop professional skills and explore career…
American confidence in US economy falls with Iran war
Johnson & Johnson proposes talc settlement
Ticker: First Commonwealth reports Q2 income
Editorials
Transparency ensures public gets answers
The words “irreconcilable differences” didn’t — and don’t — delve into the specifics about why the Blair County commissioners cut ties with the architectural firm working on the new-county-prison project. Commissioner Amy Webster, who offered that vague explanation following a commissioners meeting on July 23, said “there were several things that we couldn’t get…
Region must remain great destination
Facing issues best done immediately
Lawmakers need lessons on compromise
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Divorces
Editor’s note: The following information was provided by the prothonotary’s offices at area county courthouses. Blair County VAUGHN — Charles E. Jr., Hollidaysburg; Kara J., Altoona. Married June 9, 2003. ALLEN — Cassandra E.; Zachary R., both of East Freedom. Married Aug. 22, 2020. SIEMS — Andrew M.; Megan, both of Altoona. Married June…
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Beverly A. Barner
Beverly A. Barner, 89, of Tyrone, died Friday at The Preserve at Cedarwood, Tyrone. She was born in Tyrone, the daughter of John E. and Ruth M. (Watson) Hand-Neugebauer. On the day she was born, her grandmother gave her the nickname “Toogie,” a name that stayed with her throughout her life. She was preceded…