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Blair County commissioners: No easy answers on data centers

Local News August 28, 2026

HOLLIDAYSBURG — Blair County commissioners said Thursday that they have no easy answer for anyone asking if they support or oppose data centers. “There are all different types of data centers,” commissioners Chairman Dave Kessling said Thursday after commissioners adjourned their weekly meeting. Fellow commissioners Laura Burke and Amy Webster also acknowledged their interest and concern. “It’s much more complex than saying you’re for or against them … because they’re not all the same,” Burke said. When Gov. Josh Shapiro signed an executive order on Aug. 18 setting ...

Bonds prepare for rate hike while US stocks drift lower

Local Business August 28, 2026

NEW YORK — The bond market swung Friday as investors built bets that the Federal Reserve may hike interest rates soon to get the nation’s high inflation under control. U.S. stocks, meanwhile, dipped but not by much after economists said a speech by Chairman Kevin Warsh helped strengthen faith that the Fed will do what’s needed to bring inflation down, even if it causes pain for the economy in the short term. The S&P 500 fell 0.2% after flipping between modest gains and losses through the morning. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dipped 9 points, or less than 0.1%, and the Nasdaq ...

CD rates — Aug. 29-30

Local Business August 28, 2026

Time Int. Yield Altoona First 3M 0.15 0.15 6M 0.10 0.10 7M 3.38 3.40 12M 0.15 0.15 13M 3.55 3.55 18M 0.20 0.20 24M 0.40 0.40 25M 3.70 3.70 30M 0.40 0.40 33M 2.50 2.50 36M 0.45 0.45 48M 0.45 0.45 60M 2.75 2.75 814-943-5411 Hometown Bank 6M 3.72 3.75 9M 0.25 0.25 13M 3.93 4.00 24M 0.35 0.35 25M 3.11 3.15 36M 3.00 3.04 48M 0.50 0.50 60M 0.60 0.60 61M 1.80 1.81 814-623-6093 Investment Savings ...

Food inspections — Bedford County

Local Business August 28, 2026

Name Location Number of violations Date of inspection Shree Ganesh 101 LLC 121 N. Breezewood Road, Breezewood 0 Aug. 21 The Provender 10 E. Main St., Everett 1 Aug. 21 Y and M Quick Stop 16490 Lincoln Highway, Breezewood 8 Aug. 19 Olde Bedford Grille 4292 Bus Rte 220, Bedford 0 Aug. 18 Mile Level Country Market 9571 Lincoln Highway, Bedford 0 Aug. 14 Ridgetop Orchards LLC 2953 Valley Road, Fishertown 0 Aug. 14 White Sulfur Springs 4500 Milligans Cove Road, Manns Choice 5 Aug. 14 White Sulfur Springs (Harrison House) 4499 Milligans Cove Road, Manns Choice 2 Aug. ...

Bankruptcies — Aug. 29-30

News August 28, 2026

The following people have made filings in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Pittsburgh. Chapter 7 involves selling assets to pay debts. Chapter 13 is a plan to pay debts using income. Chapter 11 involves reorganization to pay off debt. Filings by county include: Blair County Brooke A. Westrick. Chapter 7. July 29. Bedford County Jamie A. and Megan E. Grace. Chapter 7. July 28. Wilbert A. Y. and Sofia Y. Donoy. Chapter 7. July 28. Cambria County Terry P. Kauffman. Chapter 13. July 28. Ronald J. Kohan Jr. Chapter 7. July 28. Kathy L. Trunk. Chapter 7. July ...

Deeds — Aug. 29-30

News August 28, 2026

Blair County Michael A. and Elizabeth J. Wolford to Edward Kruez Jr., 814-816-818-820-822 Fourth Ave., Juniata, Altoona, $110,000. Daniel L. Jr. and Tara M. Ehredt to Kaitlyn E. Rainey, property in Logan Township, $30,000. Anna M. Carey to Robert Dukeman, 2607 W. Chestnut Ave., Altoona $114,000. Luann Black to Daylon R. Reed, 114 Westwood Park Road, Logan Township, $70,000. Shonna D. Sheppard to Paradigm Limited Realty LLC, 2520 W. Chestnut Ave., Altoona, $48,000. Ryan T. Hostler to Maria E. Bowers, 526 Martin St., Bellwood, $35,000. Robert and Nicole C. McKenzie to Patrick ...