Altoona News

RULES AND DETAILS The YaGoof! weekly chocolate prize is awarded jointly by YaGoof! and McIntyre's Candies . via YaGoof!

A founder of Roar in The Mountains wants to put the brakes on the Rumble Thru the Alleghenies, contending the Rumble organizers have maligned the show he's been planning since 2005, according to published ... via DealerNews

“Everything I know about running a business the right way, I have learned here at Sheetz. I am so appreciative of everything this company has done for me professionally and personally.”

Phil Freeman, vice president of human resources for Sheetz, Inc., has announced he is stepping down after 19 years of service. via Earth Times

“The Red Cross could not function without the help of its many volunteers”

David Larkin, of St. Marys, was recently named Regional Fundraising Associate for the American Red Cross of Greater Pennsylvania. via The Daily Press

Business leaders and residents heard a message from township officials about Liberty's future, and the general message is to expect development and business growth. via Vindy.com

“Winners are pulled as the evening is closing. Money they make is returned to the library.”

BY RUTH RICE RRICE@TRIBDEM.COM Decibels will compete with the Dewey decimal system at a local library benefit. via The Tribune-Democrat

“Home Nursing Agency has been a long-standing community partner and is an industry leader with an excellent reputation.”

Home Nursing Agency, a provider of in-home health services, is acquiring Brookline Home Care and Hospice.

The sale only involves Brookline's home-health services, not the residential facilities of the State College-area agency. Rebecca Willnecker, senior vice president of administrative services at Home Nursing Agency, said Brookline Home Care has about 90 employees and that the Home Nursing Agency's hope is to bring all of those employees on board.

Home Nursing Agency, headquartered in Altoona, has offices in seven counties in central Pennsylvania including Centre County and serves a total of 21,000 people. Read more

Courtesy of Mary Sheppard Burton "Fantasia," 61 by 36 inches, is by rug hooker Mary Sheppard Burton, who speaks and exhibits her work at Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art, Altoona. via Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

A Blair County man will spend one to two years in prison for traffic violations in an accident that killed his cousin. via The York Daily Record

“We have a responsibility to our associates, customers and shareholders to continually monitor and assess each and every component of our business”

The Penn Traffic Company has announced it is closing five underperforming stores, including the Bi-Lo on Plank Road in Somerset. via The Daily American

Two Philipsburg men on Wednesday were granted postponements of their preliminary hearings on charges they possessed 2,480 images of child pornography on a computer they both used. via Centre Daily Times

Johnstown police issued an appeal Wednesday for the public's help in tracking down Robert Jackson Jr. via The Tribune-Democrat

“Everyone wins in this unique opportunity”

Mount Aloysius College said it was offering automatic acceptance to the school with generous scholarships for students who meet certain criteria. via The Tribune-Democrat

The city received two proposals Monday from companies interested in serving as a consultant to acquire property to move forward with a $24 million project to rebuild Coal Street. via Citizensvoice.com

A bus driver has filed a federal lawsuit against the United States, alleging that members of the Pennsylvania National Guard who were chasing a stray dog made him fall out of his bus and suffer a head injury. via Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

A Blair County woman and her daughter died early Friday in a fire in Altoona. Assistant Fire Chief Randy Santone identified the victims as Kathryn Snyder and her daughter, Lauri Dodson. via Pittsburgh Tribune

“Each band has roughly 16 members”

BY RUTH RICE RRICE@TRIBDEM.COM Jazz will be the music of choice for an area performance festival for students. via The Tribune-Democrat

“Our expansion of personnel in Pakistan is part of our ongoing plan to gather and provide more content for all of CNN, especially since Pakistan remains a very important story on the international scene”

CNN announced that Reza Sayah had joined the network as a correspondent based in Pakistan Continuing its unprecedented expansion into international newsgathering, CNN Worldwide has appointed Reza Sayah as an ... via Inside Cable News

“I really liked Louisville, but I don't know what I'm going to do now”

Pitt's football recruiting class has been bolstered greatly in the past six weeks by top Western Pennsylvania players, but some talented players from outside the district might help to determine the final shape ... via Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

U.S. Rep. Bill Shuster, R-Hollidaysburg, is expected to announce Monday that he will run for a fifth term in office. via The Daily American