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Blair County's armored tactical truck that became disabled earlier this year is now ready to return to use.

HOLLIDAYSBURG - The Blair County Retirement Board will consider changes in pension benefits that could help make a difference in the bottom line of the county's underfunded pension plan.

Donald Trump will hold a rally at the Cambria County War Memorial Arena on Friday, 15 days before the election that will make him or Hillary Clinton president of the United States of America.

After legal concerns led the board to table a decision in September, the Altoona Area School Board on Monday accepted a plaque with the motto "In God We Trust" to display in the William P. Kimmel Board Roo.

Despite its plans to demolish a 90-year-old old high school building and construct another at a cost of about $88 million, the Altoona Area School Board agreed Monday to look more into saving the building through renovation.

A former mental health worker faces felony charges in Blair County after state investigators allege she filed bogus paperwork to pad her hours.

The Central PA Pets Expo continues to get bigger and better.
Hundreds came through the doors of the Blair County Convention Center Sunday for the seventh-annual event to interact with the nearly 50 vendors and exhibitors.

Richard Van Scoyoc had a great idea on how to celebrate his 100th birthday.

Blue collar comedy legend Ron White is coming to Altoona's Jaffa Shrine Center on Groundhog Day 2017, the first major national touring act brought to town by Altitude Entertainment, the Altoona Mirror's new events wing.
Tickets for the 7:30 p.m.

Seasonal jobs are just right for some people, and there are lots of opportunities available.