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New hires and promotions Marc Blaine has joined WTAJ-TV News as anchor at 4 p.m. and co-anchor at 5:30 p.m., 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. alongside Paula McKenna. A native of Los Angeles, Blaine Marc is a graduate of the University of Southern California, where he was a four-year letterman on the USC ...

Blair County prothonotary office reopens after remodeling project

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HOLLIDAYSBURG — The prothonotary office in the Blair County Courthouse has reopened on the first floor, where cubicles with drawers and shelves have replaced old desks and where computer cables and extension cords are no longer part of the visible office decor. New furniture arrangements are ...

Intel’s best day since 1987 fuels records on Wall Street

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NEW YORK — A surge for Intel following a blowout profit report led the U.S. stock market to more records Friday, while oil prices kept yo-yoing in the wait for what’s next with the Iran war. The S&P 500 climbed 0.8% and topped its prior all-time high, which was set on Wednesday. The ...

Working in public doesn’t come without security risks

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For digital nomads, logging on to work from a cafe, co-working space, hotel lobby or airport lounge is a way of life. Remote working has been made possible by reliable high speed internet and turbocharged by the pandemic. For some remote workers, that includes working from somewhere other ...

Derby days

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Portage Area students (from left) Konner Zock, Easton Slanoc and Gabe Johnson build dams in Kane Run after stocking the stream with 750 rainbow trout Friday in preparation for an upcoming May 16 fishing derby for children age 12 and under. The derby will take place from noon to 4 p.m., and ...

Cambria County students celebrated for America250 essays

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JOHNSTOWN — Winning scores for the Cambria County America250PA committee’s essay contest were within just a few points for both the high school and middle school divisions, according to Chip Minemyer, co-chair of the essay committee and publisher of The Tribune-Democrat. There was ...