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Blair County Ronald E. Jones to Gavin and Cameron Bice, 403 Ruskin Dr., Altoona, $235,000. Carole J. Turchetta to Trenton J Stanley and Jayeen Rodgers 114 Ore Hill Road, Altoona, $179,900. Jennifer L. and Russell Condon to Shannon Cameron, 811-15 Fourth St., Juniata, Altoona, ...

Senate boosts penalties for illegal trucking schools

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The state Senate approved legislation Wednesday stiffening the penalties for illegal trucking schools but only after clarifying the tougher penalties don’t apply for minor rule violations. Senate Bill 1294 would increase the penalty for operating an illegal trucking school from $2,500 to ...

As gas hits $4.64, drivers ‘stressed and struggling’

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A 39% rise in gasoline prices and a 51% increase in diesel fuel prices during the past year have Pennsylvania consumers “stressed and struggling” — in the words of one state lawmaker — but proposals in the Legislature to reduce or eliminate taxes that add to the cost have gained little ...

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New hires and promotions Sherry Socie has been hired by the Southern Alleghenies Planning and Development Commission as its new Director of Business Development, effective May 4. Socie brings more than 25 years of experience in business administration and financial management across the ...

In bloom

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Jaffa Shrine Road Runners president Rick Feltenberger places hanging baskets for the Mother’s Day Memorial Day Flower Sale being held in the garage behind the Jaffa through May 31. The sale runs through May 31, 1 to 5 p.m. weekdays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The ...