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Blair County News

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3 hrs ago | Centre Daily Times

Woman admits to check-kiting scheme

A Blair County woman has admitted she engaged in a check-kiting scheme involving bank accounts of a Philipsburg business of which she was a co-owner. Mary Lou Martin, 50, of Tyrone, pleaded guilty Thursday in ...

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Related Topix: Philipsburg, PA, Tyrone, PA

Wed Jul 23, 2008

The News Item

Shamokin not alone in financial distress

A representative of Pennsylvania Economy League , hired by the City of Shamokin to conduct a financial management study on its finances, said Shamokin is typical of the communities in Pennsylvania experiencing ...

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Related Topix: Pennsylvania, Altoona Metro, Altoona, PA, Lehigh County, PA, Coopersburg, PA

Mon Jul 21, 2008

Minor League News

Harrisburg Senators Lose 4-3 to Altoona Curve - AA, Eastern League

Harrisburg Senators Lose 4-3 to Altoona Curve - AA, Eastern League MLN - THE RAW FEED - www.mlntherawfeed.com Harrisburg, PA The Harrisburg Senators were haunted by walks in the late stages of a 4-3 loss to the ...

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Related Topix: Harrisburg, PA

Sat Jul 19, 2008

Minor League News

Harrisburg Senators Slug it Out Against the Altoona Curve in 7-3 Victory

Harrisburg Senators Slug it Out Against the Altoona Curve in 7-3 Victory ALTOONA The homer-happy Harrisburg Senators outslugged the Altoona Curve and won by a score of 7-3 at Blair County Ballpark on Friday ...

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Fri Jul 18, 2008

The Tribune-Democrat

Farm accident claims life of former area priest

A former Cambria County priest was killed Wednesday in a tractor accident on his family farm just outside this Blair County borough.

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Related Topix: Cambria County, PA, Federal Prisons, University of Nebraska System, Altoona, PA, Altoona (Pennsylvania State University System), Medical Center (University of Nebraska System)

The Tribune-Democrat

Roxbury Park lighting delayed

Though a long-awaited lighting project began months ago, the walking trail at Johnstown's Roxbury Park remains dark.

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Related Topix: Johnstown, PA, Johnstown Metro, University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown (University of Pittsburgh), Cambria County, PA, Claysburg, PA

Wed Jul 16, 2008

Evening Sun

'Bonusgate' scandal steps up push to ban bonuses

A freshman lawmaker is stepping up his efforts to permanently ban bonuses to state staffers after 12 Democrats were charged last week in the notorious "Bonusgate" case.

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Related Topix: Fulton County, PA, Pennsylvania College of Technology (Pennsylvania State University System), Pennsylvania College of Optometry

The Tribune-Democrat

In brief: DUI task force will be out this weekend

The Blair County DUI Task Force will continue increased enforcement of the drunken-driving law this weekend.

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Related Topix: Illegal Drugs, Ebensburg, PA, Cambria County, PA, Ohiopyle, PA, Altoona, PA

Mon Jul 14, 2008

PittsburghLIVE.com

Veteran workers reflect on PPG glass deal

Standing in front of the massive, white PPG building along Ferry Street between the railroad tracks and the Allegheny River, Herbie Kerr said he's hoping for the best.

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Related Topix: Leechburg, PA, Meadville, PA, Crawford County, PA, Cabot, PA

Sat Jul 12, 2008

PittsburghLIVE.com

No charges filed in fatal shootings in Blair County

Police in Blair County say no charges will be filed in a shooting that left a man and his ex-wife dead.

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Related Topix: Violent Crime

Fri Jul 11, 2008

Centre Daily Times

Woman accused of floating checks to pay business costs

A Blair County woman is scheduled to plead guilty later this month in U.S. Middle District Court in a check-kiting scheme involving bank accounts of a Philipsburg business of which she was a co-owner. Mary Lou ...

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Related Topix: Philipsburg, PA, Tyrone, PA, Centre County, PA

York Dispatch

Man jailed in killing outside Blair Co. cabin

A Johnstown man is in jail on charges he fatally shot another Johnstown man outside a cabin in Blair County.

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Thu Jul 10, 2008

The Tribune-Democrat

" Blair County homicide may have ties to Cambria

State police at Hollidaysburg late Wednesday were asking police departments in Cambria County to be on the lookout for a car registered to a Cambria County resident who may have been involved in a homicide in ...

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Related Topix: Hollidaysburg, PA, Cambria County, PA, Daisytown, PA, Westmont, PA, Vinco, PA

Wed Jul 09, 2008

Times Observer

PA News

Experts say it's impossible to identify firefighters with a penchant for arson, but the problem is widespread enough to prompt a program to educate fire chiefs about it.

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Related Topix: Lewistown, PA, Patton, PA, Cambria County, PA, Williamsburg, PA

Mon Jul 07, 2008

LancasterOnline

Parents cheer autism reform

The Berger family of Willow Street has three young boys with autism. So you can imagine how much they've paid for therapy over the years.

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Related Topix: Willow Street, PA, Manheim, PA, Lancaster County, PA, Autism, Health

Sat Jul 05, 2008

York Dispatch

Blair Co. toddler drowns in pool at July 4 picnic

A 21-month-old Blair County toddler is dead after drowning in an aboveground pool at a Cambria County home.

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Related Topix: Cambria County, PA, Williamsburg, PA

Fri Jul 04, 2008

The York Daily Record

Court: Methadone clinic not liable for crash

A state Superior Court has upheld a Blair County judge's decision to dismiss a lawsuit against a methadone clinic that had been sued for a crash caused by a patient.

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Related Topix: Altoona, PA

Wed Jul 02, 2008

Minor League News

Binghamton Mets Hang on to Beat Altoona Curve 5-2 - AA, Eastern League

Binghamton Mets Hang on to Beat Altoona Curve 5-2 - AA, Eastern League MLN - THE RAW FEED - www.mlntherawfeed.com - ALTOONA A late Curve rally was thwarted in the ninth inning as the Binghamton Mets were able ...

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Mon Jun 30, 2008

Librarian and Information Science News

Electronic Library for the Blair County [PA] Prison?

A big change is proposed for the Blair County [PA] Prison. It may soon be a easier for inmates to do legal research.

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Sat Jun 28, 2008

www.everyonesopinion.org | EONBlair

John Eichelberger: The American Dream

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