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‘Matriarch of Hollidaysburg’ Pat Gildea was dedicated to serving others

HOLLIDAYSBURG — There was no doubt Pat Gildea loved her community. “She knew everybody and everybody knew her. She loved Hollidaysburg and her neighbors. Pat truly lived a life of service and did it so quietly, all that she did was to advance a positive aspect of our community. Pat just ...

Hollidaysburg grad chosen to display artwork in Florida museum

Using a template of the American flag, Hollidaysburg native Abraham Onkst created a layered language in his work, “United We Stand,” to represent the many experiences, beliefs, and perspectives that overlap across the nation, developing a visual rhythm. “For me, this represents the ...

Altoona offers proposal for spending HUD funding

Overflow Church in the northeast section of the city operates a year-round, Wednesday dinner initiative for needy people in the neighborhood, with the help of the Salvation Army, which delivers the food to those who can’t get out. In the cool seasons, ham, sloppy Joe and chicken ...

Pennsylvania Superior Court dismisses Altoona woman’s appeal

The Pennsylvania Superior Court this week dismissed an appeal by an Altoona woman because she failed to provide a complete record of her case to the reviewing panel. The panel included Judges Deborah A. Kunselman, Megan Sullivan and Correale F. Stevens, who ruled that Brenna Jade Dimitroff, ...

Roadwork: PennDOT issues Blair construction, travel update

PennDOT District 9 has issued an update to Blair County construction zones and travel advisories. Williamsburg Borough, Woodbury Township Lane restrictions and lengthy delays on Route 866 (High Street and Piney Creek Road) in Williamsburg Borough and Woodbury Township will continue through ...

State House panel votes to ease drug licensing

Legislation making drug licensing easier for pharmaceutical manufacturers was approved Tuesday by a House committee. The Health Committee voted unanimously for House Bill 2162 sponsored by Rep. Lisa Borowski, D-Delaware, creating a dual track for state and federal approval for new products. HB2162 enables a manufacturer to apply for a state license when they seek approval from the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) for a new drug. Currently, Pennsylvania requires pharmaceutical companies to obtain FDA approval before they apply for a state license. The FDA process takes longer than ...