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Thousands miss out on utility assistance

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HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania’s electric and natural gas companies are required to offer discounted bills to low-income customers, but for years the programs have reached only a fraction of those who qualify. Now the long-running debate about how to increase the number of customers getting help is taking on new urgency as utility bills skyrocket and shutoffs hit record highs. A new data-sharing system could help increase participation, but opposition from the state Public Utility Commission is thwarting efforts to use the data in the way consumer advocates argue would be most ...

Hometown taste: Altoona boasts its own unique food traditions

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Altoona-style pizza. Texas hot dogs. The Curve Burger. Mallo Cups. Are you drooling yet? Although internet users call this food niche and a bit peculiar, these delights have shaped Altoona’s culture, passing down well-loved recipes through generations. Several longtime restaurants and ...

Divorces

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Editor’s note: The following information was provided by the prothonotary’s offices at area county courthouses. Blair County ADAMS –– Casey; Edward, both of Altoona. Married Oct. 23, 2021. KLING –– Joshua; Amanda E., both of Altoona. Married March 25, 2017. GONDER –– Susan I.; Gary L., both of Altoona. Married April 19, 2023. PFAHLER –– Sharon A., Altoona; Joseph H., no address available. Married May 23, 2012. KARAGEANES –– Lori J.; John S., both of Duncansville. Married Oct. 6, 2001. BOYER –– Chad E.; Jessica I., both of Hollidaysburg. Married ...

Marriage licenses

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Editor’s note: the following information was provided by the prothonotary’s offices at area county courthouses. Blair County John T. Keller Jr. and Tasha N. Williams, both of Altoona. Derrick F. Kelley and Tamayo J. I. Pardo, both of Altoona. Nicholas J. Kelly and Jayshree B. Gonzales, both of Duncansville. Alexander M. Kendall and Chelsea A. McClellan, both of Altoona. Ethan J. Kennedy, Manns Choice, and Elizabeth J. Lewis, Knoxville, Tenn. Tyler J. Kennedy and Shelby Q. Hartman, both of Altoona. Kellen E. Kensinger and Mackenzie R. Kifer, both of Duncansville. Mindy Kern, ...