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Two Altoona brothers arrested in alleged attack

Two city brothers are behind bars for their alleged role in an alleged attack on a teen that resulted in a brain bleed. Jay, 20, and Dakota Seville, 21, were arraigned Tuesday by Magisterial District Judge Daniel C. DeAntonio. Jay Seville faces two felony counts of aggravated assault, a ...

Spiritual notes — Oct. 2

Free meal offered A community meal will be held from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, at the Fourth Street Church of God, Fourth Street and 21st Avenue, Altoona. The meal includes chicken casserole, peas, garlic bread, applesauce, dessert and drink. Soup, sandwich sale Greenwood United Methodist Church, 1505 E. Walton Ave., is holding a soup and sandwich sale. Soups are $12 each and include stuffed pepper or chicken noodle. Loaded ham and cheese sandwiches are $5 each. To order, call Gail at 814-946-3862. Order deadline is Oct. 11. Orders can be picked up between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. ...

Faiths find common ground with pet blessing

A love for animals has a way of bringing a community together, no matter their differences. This weekend, the newly restored Altoona Interfaith Alliance is hosting the area’s first-ever interfaith Blessing of the Animals at 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4, in Tuckahoe Park. Rabbi Dr. Audrey ...

Briefcase: F.N.B. Corp. recognized

PITTSBURGH F.N.B. Corp. recently received honors from Forbes and Newsweek, while also securing its 16th consecutive Pittsburgh Top Workplaces award from Energage and the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. FNB earned a spot on Forbes’ inaugural World’s Top Performing Banks list in the Upper Mid-Size Banks category, which includes banks with $50 billion to $100 billion in total assets. Additionally, FNB was recognized by Forbes among the Best Employers in State for Pennsylvania, ranking as one of the top 40 employers in Pennsylvania. Newsweek has named FNB as one of America’s Most Admired ...

Tyrone Fitness Club opens second facility

TYRONE — The Tyrone Fitness Club is expanding. The club recently purchased the former Encompass Health building at 1225 Pennsylvania Ave., which will become the club’s second location, owner Kyle Updyke said. “Our current location isn’t going anywhere. This new facility is an expansion of Tyrone Fitness Club, and our existing gym will continue operating as usual,” Updyke said. “Our gym at the Tyrone Armory will continue operating as usual and members will have access to both facilities.” Tyrone Fitness Club opened in December 2016 when it purchased an existing gym in ...

Ticker: States waiving taxes due to high gas prices

State officials nationwide are focusing on rising gas and diesel prices tied to the war in Iran. They’re offering gas tax holidays and other measures to ease costs as affordability remains a top voter concern in the critical midterm elections. Lawmakers in Ohio passed a 90-day state gas tax holiday with broad bipartisan support on Wednesday. Ohio is among about one-third of states that have implemented some form of fuel tax relief, with many taking action within the past week. Some states have suspended their fuel taxes. Others have temporarily reduced taxes. Senate punts bill to ban ...