Awards and honors Joe Beegle, Sample Media Group CEO, owner of the Bedford Gazette and 75 publications in four states, will receive the 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award from the Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association. The award recognizes exceptional service and outstanding accomplishment spanning ...

Sheetz makes donation to Royals Literacy League The Kansas City Royals emerged victorious in their series against the Pittsburgh Pirates, and as a result, Sheetz has announced a donation of $20,000 to the Royals Literacy League. This donation is part of a friendly challenge between Sheetz ...

BEDFORD — A pilot and co-owner of Bun Air Corp. was honored with the prestigious Athena Award during the Bedford County Chamber of Commerce annual dinner and award celebration at the Bedford County Airport. Jennifer DeLong was lauded for her professional accomplishments, as well as her ...

JOHNSTOWN Expansion planned for Kongsberg Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace is expanding production capacity at its Johnstown remote weapon systems factory as part of a lease extension of 10 years plus options. The company also plans to hire an additional 20 employees in connection with ...

New business opens in Altoona Mandy’s Place is now open for business at 1912 Eighth Ave. Owned by Mandy Mapes, Mandy’s Place offers new and used items, furniture, clothing, home decor, collectibles, antiques, direct sales items and more. Mandy’s Place also focuses on buying and ...

Blair County Christopher W. Pyles and Beth A. Walters-Pyles to Nicholas R. Burgo, 2201 First Ave., Altoona, $144,000. Mark A. and Linda S. Decker to Kaitlyn P. Diehl, 317 Bell Ave., Altoona, $90,000. Joseph V. Ventura to EMO Holdings LLC, property in Catharine Township, ...