The Altoona Salvation Army’s festive Red Kettle fundraising campaign has returned for the holiday season, with an ambitious goal and expanded donation events. According to Major Chris Blessing, 10 of the iconic red kettle stands are now operational across the area, allowing shoppers to ...
A 20-year-old Hollidaysburg man died from injuries he suffered in a Thursday morning crash. According to the Blair County Coroner’s Office, William Stonebraker was pronounced dead at UPMC Altoona about 7:53 a.m. Thursday. The crash occurred earlier in the morning on the 700 block of ...
Life is the result of a series of decisions. Some large, some small, but all make an impact on your final destination in life. It is also important to remember that NOT making a decision is actually making a decision and can change your life’s outcome in dramatic ways. With that being ...
Locally owned small businesses are in the spotlight this weekend during the 16th annual Small Business Saturday, a day dedicated to supporting small businesses and the communities in which they thrive. Celebrated each year on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, consumers have reported spending ...
HOLLIDAYSBURG — Blair County’s Children, Youth & Families will remain on a provisional operating license through May 23, based on findings during the state’s most recent inspection. The state Department of Human Services, which oversees licensing of county CYF offices addressing ...
The council of governments that operates recycling programs for three central Blair County municipalities voted Tuesday to ask local lawmakers to introduce legislation to make curbside recycling mandatory statewide. Curbside recycling — for at least three of eight list materials, plus leaves ...