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Logan Township mourns loss of longtime supervisor Metzgar

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About five years ago, after a meeting of the Logan Township supervisors, Chairman Jim Patterson and Supervisor Joe Metzgar went to Texas Hot Dogs. Metzgar didn’t have any cash with him, so Patterson paid the bill and told his colleague that next time, it would be his turn, Patterson said in ...

Tunnel to Towers tour visits Flight 93 memorial

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SHANKSVILLE — As an enduring tribute to the people who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001, the Tunnel to Towers Foundation is carrying a 16,900-pound steel beam recovered from the World Trade Center’s south tower more than 10,500 miles to over 35 cities and 21 states. The tour began last ...

A good mom is treasured for a lifetime

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It doesn’t take a national observance of Mothers Day to remind me of the good fortune I had to be mothered by Pearl Wentz; it just enhances the memory. From the time I was born until I left home for good at the age of 22, my mother had a major influence on every important decision that ...

Bee-utiful baby

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Newborns at UPMC Magee-Womens at UPMC Altoona buzzed with cuteness, highlighting the joy of welcoming new beginnings and honoring moms this Mother’s Day. Babies born during this special time of year receive special UPMC Magee-Womens onesies and handcrafted bee hats, lovingly crocheted by ...

Roadwork: Reservoir Road work begins

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Minor delays can be expected on Reservoir Road between Route 22 and Loop Road in Frankstown Township, Blair County, from Monday, May 11, through Friday, May 15. PennDOT said highway painting and sign removal on Reservoir Road will be conducted between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. There will be lane ...