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3 hrs ago | Altoona Mirror

Bellwood-Antis turns outdoor space into a classroom

Don Wagner would look out his Bellwood-Antis Middle School window and see the vacant, grassy area between the school and the high school.

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Related Topix: Home Gardening, Home, Agriculture, Science, Alternative Energy, Wind Power, Renewable Energy (Green Energy), Energy

7 hrs ago | Altoona Mirror

Remembering sacrifices

While it's the unofficial start to summer, before the picnics and backyard gatherings this Memorial Day, area residents gathered throughout Blair County to remember.

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Related Topix: Altoona, PA

Mon May 28, 2012

Altoona Mirror

Library seeks stable funding

Altoona Area Public Library is bringing in revenue any which way it can, but with possible state cuts and a decrease in donations, the possibility of a budget shortfall looms.

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Related Topix: Libraries, Cambria County, PA

WTAJ

Area Communities Honor Veterans

Folks lined the streets throughout our region on Memorial Day as veterans, bands, and other community groups marched to honor those who've fought for their country.

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Related Topix: Life, Veteran Affairs

Waly 103.9

Monday May 28 2012

TODAY IS MEMORIAL DAY, A FEDERAL HOLIDAY. FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT OFFICES ARE ALL CLOSED ALONG WITH SCHOOLS, LIBRARIES, LIQUOR STORES, AND PENNDOT DRIVER'S LICENSE CENTERS.

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Related Topix: Memorial Day, Life, Holidays, Cambria County, PA

Sun May 27, 2012

WTAJ

Motorcycle Hits Car

One man is dead after being thrown from his motorcycle and his passenger is severely injured.

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Sat May 26, 2012

Altoona Mirror

Cresson teen killed in crash on interstate

A 19-year-old Cresson teen was killed and another injured Saturday afternoon in a one-vehicle accident after the driver lost control of his vehicle on a stretch of Interstate 99 in Greenfield Township.

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Altoona Mirror

Victim in APD case files lawsuit

An Altoona man allegedly attacked by two former city police officers in Pellegrine's Lounge two years ago has denied in a civil lawsuit that he caused the row by inappropriately touching one of the officer's wives.

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Related Topix: East Freedom, PA

Fri May 25, 2012

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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Related Topix: Drugs, Altoona, PA

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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Related Topix: Altoona, PA

WTAJ

Welcome Home Veteran

Loweranitis was awarded a Navy Cross for his heroic actions of saving fellow Marines before he died.

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WTAJ

Recycling Grant Awarded

The Intermunicipal Relations Committee will get a boost to their recycling efforts this summer thanks to a significant grant made possible by The Coca-Cola Foundation.

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Waly 103.9

Friday May 25 2012

FRIDAY, MAY 25, 2012 ALTOONA BANK ROBBERY THE SEARCH CONTINUES FOR THE MAN WHO ROBBED CITIZENS BANK ON BROAD AVENUE IN ALTOONA SHORTLY BEFORE 2:30 THURSDAY AFTERNOON.

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Related Topix: University of Pittsburgh, Fire, Life, Self Defense

Thu May 24, 2012

WTAJ

Kids Get a Head Start on Fun

For young children, getting a Head Start on education can make all the difference.

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Related Topix: Kids, Family

Centre Daily Times

PennDOT repairs to close I-99 right southbound lane today

The right, southbound lane of Interstate 99 will continue to be closed through this afternoon at the Centre and Blair county line in Taylor Township.

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WTAJ

Dreams Go On in Blair County

Dreams Go On now serves over 50 physically and mentally challenged horseback riders in Blair County, PA.

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Waly 103.9

Thursday May 24 2012

THURSDAY, MAY 24, 2012 FARM ANIMALS IN ALTOONA? ONE ALTOONA COUPLE KEEPS A DWARF MINIATURE HORSE AT THEIR HOMEa AND OTHER FAMILIES HAVE POT-BELLIED PIGS.

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Related Topix: Bedford County, PA, US Politics, US News, Michael Simpson, Republican, US House of Representatives, Drugs

Altoona Mirror

Protesters blast budget

A group of about 40 union members and former school teachers Wednesday protested Gov.

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Related Topix: US Governors, Tom Corbett, Kids, Family

Altoona Mirror

Gay marriage stance turns Nardelli over to Republican side

One of Blair County's prominent Democrats, Jo Ann Nardelli, said Wednesday she has switched her voter registration to Republican because she can no longer support Democratic initiatives like same sex marriage.

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Related Topix: Wedding, US Politics, US News, Mitt Romney, Hollidaysburg, PA, Joe Biden, Cambria County, PA

Wed May 23, 2012

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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Related Topix: Altoona, PA

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