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Area Life

In the news on this date: March 15

Local history 50 years ago: 1974 Improved Dwellings for Altoona, Bernice Levinson coordinator, unveiled its second project, four completely remodeled homes for sale for $16,900 each with a $225 down payment. The first IDA project was six homes sold on Lexington Avenue. 25 years ago: ...

On the line

Firefighters from Neptune Fire Department responded to powerlines downed by a fallen pine tree along Fifth Street in Tyrone on Monday afternoon. They secured the area until Penelec could make repairs. Mirror photo by Patrick Waksmunski

Just a little off the top

Mark Lynn trims branches on a tree in front of his Hazel Avenue home in Altoona on Thursday afternoon. Mirror photo by Patrick Waksmunski

Sibling rivalry

Scott Corl (left), 63, and his brother, Don Corl, 71, both of Altoona, race their remote control cars at the former iQor parking lot along 25th Avenue on Thursday afternoon. Mirror photo by Patrick Waksmunski

Fetching pair

English Labrador Levi (left) chases Chocolate Field Labrador Jackson, both 4, while playing at Garfield Park on Tuesday afternoon. They are owned by John Dey of Altoona. Mirror photo by Patrick Waksmunski

Teamwork

Danny Billetter (from left), Zach Merritts and Scott Jones of Always a Party Rentals, Altoona, erect a tent on Monday to protect the upcoming repair work to the Mansion Park Stadium pole vault pit. Mirror photo by Patrick Waksmunski