A man was pronounced dead following a three-vehicle accident on Interstate 99 in Greenfield Township Friday evening. Michael Napier, 63, of New Port Richey, Fla., was transported to Conemaugh Nason Hospital with life-threatening injuries, where he was later pronounced deceased. The Lexus ...
A longtime Hollidaysburg auto dealership has changed hands. Fiore Automotive Group — Fiore Toyota, Volkswagen and Audi — has been sold to Preston Auto Group of New Castle. The new business will be called Toyota of Altoona, Volkswagen of Altoona and Audi of Altoona. “I’ve been a Toyota, Volkswagen Audi dealer for 36 years, I am 68, I am ready to sell and retire. I’ve been here for 36 years and in the auto business for 46 years. I started with my father Anthony ‘Chubby’ Fiore at Fiore Buick in 1980. It’s time,” said owner Daniel Fiore, who was a partner with his ...
Boscov’s has announced the grand opening of its Peanuts Store-within-a-Store now open inside all Boscov’s locations and online. The Boscov’s Peanuts Shop features a collection of Peanuts-themed items, including plush toys, apparel, home decor, collectibles and more, all showcasing the timeless charm of the Peanuts gang. Available while supplies last, these products provide Peanuts fans with a unique collection. The 60th anniversary celebration is being held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, in all Boscov’s stores. The event will feature free Peanuts-inspired giveaways; ...
Sept. 11, 2001 is a day that many Americans will never forget. Thoughts of where people were, what they saw and how they felt that day remain in their minds 25 years later. At the Flight 93 National Memorial Park, visitors carry those memories with them as they honor the 40 passengers and ...
Today marks 25 years since the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the United States, but to visitors at the Flight 93 National Memorial in Shanksville, Somerset County, it sometimes seems like only yesterday. Retired member of the Air Force Kirk Lear was found Tuesday, standing beside ...
HOLLIDAYSBURG — Blair County commissioners on Thursday authorized a bond issue borrowing of up to $144 million to pay for three projects, including construction of a county jail. While the action paves the way to borrow as much as $144 million — probably the largest bond issue borrowing ...
