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A Duncansville man will face charges in Blair County Court that he overcharged some tenants of a subsidized housing complex he once managed.
Lance P. Conway, 38, of 850 Third Ave.

GALLITZIN - Some Peoples Natural Gas customers were left in a quandary after they were told Tuesday by company officials that natural gas would likely not reach their homes until late November.

The ongoing effort to persuade a group of stakeholders to commit funds for maintenance of Peoples Natural Gas Field is headed for extra innings.

HOLLIDAYSBURG - Blair County leaders showed little interest Tuesday in efforts to create more revenue for the local organization that promotes recyclin.

Altoona native Mike Reid enjoyed early songwriting success in 1983 when country singer Ronnie Milsap recorded his song, "Stranger in My House," which became a Top 10 hit.

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.