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Duncansville residents air concerns about police officer

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Many residents crowded the Duncansville Borough Council meeting Wednesday night, searching for answers concerning a police officer speeding through traffic signs in front of a school bus before school. Kristina McIntire, the mother of a child who boarded that bus, asked the board about the ...

Honda recalls 880,000 cars for rear suspension

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Honda is recalling more than 800,000 vehicles because rear suspension components may fail and cause drivers to lose control, increasing the chances of a crash or injury. American Honda Motor Co. said the recall covers certain 2016-2022 Honda Pilot, 2017-2023 Ridgeline, 2019-2023 Passport and ...

Portage Area School District budget approved with 2-mill tax hike

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PORTAGE — The final 2026-27 general fund budget was unanimously approved with a 2-mill tax increase during Wednesday’s Portage Area School Board meeting. Traditionally, the district raises taxes every other year to maintain its local effort, which determines the amount of money the state ...

Ticker: SpaceX wants investors to help its stock launch

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When SpaceX makes its debut on the U.S. stock market, it wants smaller-pocketed, mom-and-pop investors to play a big role in what may be the biggest IPO ever. Elon Musk’s rocket company, formally known as Space Exploration Technologies Corp., is steering some of its initial public offering of ...

Myrtle Beach flight sees strong sales

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MARTINSBURG — Over 40% of available tickets have already been sold within a week of Contour Airlines offering seasonal nonstop service from the Altoona-Blair County Airport to Myrtle Beach International Airport. Beginning July 1 through Aug. 22, the route will operate every Wednesday and ...