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Altoona, Pennsylvania is located in Blair County. Zip codes in Altoona, PA include 16603, 16602, and 16601. More Altoona information.

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1 hr ago | Centre Daily Times

Re-enactment aids remembrance

The 88-year-old Tennessean, who was visiting his relatives in State College, attended the Pennsylvania Military Museum's World War II re-enactment wearing a cap revealing his service in the war with the 738th Tank Squadron.

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Sun May 27, 2012

Altoona Mirror

Beverly A. - Bev' Hetrick

She was born in Tyrone, daughter of the late Earl R. and Freda J. Beckwith. She married Ronald W. Hetrick on Sept.

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WTAJ

Curve Drop 2nd Straight to BaySox

Like they did one night prior, the Bowie Baysox utilized a big bottom half of the second inning to earn their second straight win over the Curve in a 4-2 victory Sunday afternoon at Prince George's Stadium.

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WTAJ

Doreen Fogle Breast Cancer Battle

Bishop Guilfoyle teacher Doreen Fogle lost her battle with cancer Sunday. She was the honorary chairperson for last years Making Strides to end Breast Cancer walk in Altoona.

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Altoona Mirror

Two Lions return with bronze

When Ryan Steinbugl on Saturday afternoon became the first Altoona Area High School pole vaulter to clear the magic, 16-foot mark, it was enough even to get the usually exceptionally soft-spoken and low-key Mountain Lion excited.

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Sat May 26, 2012

Altoona Mirror

Brian M. Zitzlsperger

He was born in Altoona, son of Frank X. and Shirley L. Zitzlsperger. He married Amber M. McDermott on Aug.

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Fri May 25, 2012

WTAJ

Burglary Suspect Arrested

An alert homeowner in Altoona gave police the help they needed to stop a thief early Friday morning.

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WTAJ

Suspected Drug Dealer Arrested

A traffic stop in the City of Altoona leads to the arrest of a suspected drug dealer.

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Onward State

The Second Mile Charity to Fold

However, the charity ended up suspending some of its operations and programs after Sandusky was arrested in November.

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Thu May 24, 2012

WTAJ

Masked Man Robs Altoona Bank, Stolen Money Detonates in Red Dye

Cops continue to search for the man who robbed an Altoona bank Wednesday. The robbery happened shortly before 2:30 Wednesday afternoon at Citizen's Bank in Altoona.

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WTAJ

Get Your X-ray or Ultrasound Test at Home

You usually to go to a hospital or a clinic to get an X-ray, but you may not need to even leave your home.

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Cincinnati CityBeat

This Date in Music History: May 24

What ever did happen to that guy? Best guess: manager of a suburban Applebee's somewhere? and his self-titled album went platinum, but Hicks was dropped from his label in 2008 and hasn't been heard from much since.

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WTAJ

New Pennsylvania Fair Guide Offers Affordable Destinations

Affordable, family friendly travel destinations are featured in the 2012 Pennsylvania Fair Guide, now available in print or online.

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Altoona Mirror

AASD receives $1.5M grant

The Altoona Area School District was awarded a $1.5 million grant for the first year of a comprehensive national reading program.

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Wed May 23, 2012

WTAJ

Plane Crash Simulates the Real Thing

Emergency teams from across Centre county responded to the University Park Airport Wednesday night.

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WTAJ

Dangerous Materials Conference

Emergency workers from Blair and surrounding Counties gathered near Altoona on Wednesday for an update on dealing with dangerous chemicals.

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WTAJ

IUD, Implant, More Effective than the Pill

The birth control pill is the most popular form of contraception in the United States, but it may not be the most effective.

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WTAJ

Bomb Scare at School Results in No Injuries

No one was hurt after a bomb threat was made at the Bald Eagle Area School District Wednesday.

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WBOC-TV Salisbury

Norfolk Southern Touts Heritage With 15-City Tour

The Norfolk Southern Exhibit Car, shown here inside a Juniata Shops maintenance facility at Altoona, Pa., showcases the benefits of rail freight transportation.

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Tue May 22, 2012

Statecollege.com

Altoona Noon News & Features: Tuesday, May 22

Judge refuses to delay Sandusky's trial The June child sex-abuse trial of former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky will not be delayed, a judge ruled Monday.

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