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Local Business July 24, 2026

New hires and promotions Richard Bukoski has been promoted from Associate Professor to Professor, Communication & Media Studies at Pennsylvania Highlands Community College. Bukoski began his career with Pennsylvania Highlands as a full-time faculty member in August 2013. He was previously employed as News Director and Copywriter at Forever Broadcasting in Johnstown. He teaches courses in Communication Studies and Media Production. Laura Gaunt has been promoted from Assistant Professor to Associate Professor, Healthcare Professions at Pennsylvania Highlands Community College Gaunt ...

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Public Records July 24, 2026

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 to James E. Mock, property in Juniata Township, $231,300. AMVF Holdings LLC to Jupiter Williamsburg LLC, property in Williamsburg, $1,242,500. Robert W. Jr. and Jody A. Wentz to William Olstein and Rebekah Fanelli, 433 Avalon Road, Logan Township, ...

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International News July 24, 2026

Nation US officials investigate new outbreak Federal health officials are investigating a new outbreak involving the diarrhea-causing parasite cyclospora. The outbreak included 72 people as of Wednesday. The Food and Drug Administration has not yet identified which products are linked to the illnesses. Officials also have not said where the cases are located. Alaska Voters asked to verify citizenship JUNEAU — The state has sent more than 3,000 letters to Alaska voters asking them to verify their citizenship ahead of the Aug. 18 primary, a number a top state elections ...

Ticker: Government withdraws subpoenas of 3 reporters

Local Business July 23, 2026

The government has withdrawn subpoenas that would have compelled three New York Times reporters to testify about their sources for articles about President Donald Trump’s Qatari-gifted Air Force One jet. The withdrawals in U.S. District Court followed a remarkable back and forth between a visibly irritated Judge Arun Subramanian and government attorneys. They come at a time when the Trump administration is vigorously going after news organizations whose reporting and coverage it doesn’t like — and also trying to crack down on leaks inside the government. Carney: Canada is ready ...

India protesters hold sit-in as police crack down

International News July 23, 2026

NEW DELHI — Thousands of young protesters were camped on the streets of New Delhi on Thursday, defying new restrictions in the latest show of strength for a movement that has become one of the biggest challenges to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government. The “Cockroach” ...

Fatal police shooting roils city

National News July 23, 2026

MADISON, Wis. — The police shooting death of a homeless man who wounded an officer with a knife while resisting arrest has roiled Wisconsin’s capital city, with protesters and community groups demanding accountability and an end to racial injustice. Corey Durell Ruiz, 38, was shot and ...