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Lakemont Park dispute nearing settlement

HOLLIDAYSBURG — The legal dispute over Lakemont Park operations between the county and the park’s management team appears to be headed toward a resolution. Blair County commissioners Dave Kessling and Laura Burke said Thursday that an agreement has not yet been reached with the Lakemont ...

Bedford recovers $250,000 in bilked money

An Illinois man has been accused of stealing nearly $250,000 from Bedford County, but the money has been recovered, county commissioners assured residents Thursday. A public statement issued by commissioner Mike Stiles explained that on July 10, the Bedford County Courthouse was the victim of ...

Blair County bridge will honor local WWII heroes

A Blair County bridge will be renamed to honor Jack and Sheldon Chambers, cousins from Altoona who fought in World War II, during a bridge dedication ceremony at 1 p.m. today, Friday, Sept. 18. The dedication will be held at Lakemont Park, 700 Park Ave., Altoona, Pavilion 7. The bridge, which will formally be named the Jack E. and Sheldon L. Chambers Memorial Bridge after Friday’s ceremony, carries Interstate 99 over Logan Boulevard. “On behalf of my office and the families of Jack and Sheldon, I’d like to personally invite all residents to this incredibly meaningful ...