Blair County News

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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