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Judge will decide verdict of drug case within 7 days

HOLLIDAYSBURG - Blair County Judge Elizabeth Doyle said Friday she has seven days to issue a verdict in a drug case in which an Altoona man allegedly was the supplier to a lower-level dealer, who is accused of selling an eighth of an ounce of...

 

Police say attorney altered license plate sticker

A Blair County attorney faces charges she tampered with her license plate registration sticker.
Kristen L. Anastasi, 34, of 1812 Tahoe St., was pulled over by Altoona police the night of Au.

 

Dickey to argue self-defense in shooting

HOLLIDAYSBURG - Attorney Thomas M. Dickey said Friday that self-defense "for sure" will be one of his arguments in the homicide case to begin Monday against Jorge Luis Gomez III, 35.

 

Renewal of Pitt-PSU rivalry excites fans

Pitt and Penn State fans are excited about the renewal of the schools' football rivalry this afternoon at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh.

 

Biker on quest to aid veterans

DUNCANSVILLE - Record-breaking biker Adam Sandoval and his Chihuahua, Scooter, reached Apple Harley Davidson Thursday on his quest to raise money and awareness for veterans charities.
Since he rode out of Fort Myers, Fla.

 

Radio host known for humor, heart

For 25 years, Tony Kelly's voice has been broadcast to local radios, but, after his unexpected death Tuesday, those who worked closely with him remembered him most as a funny, caring man who loved his daughters above all else.

 

Walk highlights suicide, prevention

After his son, Johnny, took his own life in 2004, Altoona native John McConnell said fellow employees at the Ohio steel mill where he worked avoided him, out of awkwardness.

 

Police: Couple gave baby sitter drink, drugs

An Altoona couple face charges they gave a baby sitter alcohol and drugs.
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Bon Secours gets new lease on life

The former Bon Secours hospital is becoming a Graystone.

 

Biker on quest to aid veterans

DUNCANSVILLE - Record-breaking biker Adam Sandoval and his Chihuahua, Scooter, reached Apple Harley Davidson Thursday on his quest to raise money and awareness for veterans charities.
Since he rode out of Fort Myers, Fla.

 

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