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Firms sue to end tax, get refund

A pair of Fiore businesses and attorney Joe Grappone have filed a class-action lawsuit challenging the validity of business privilege taxes levied by three local governments - along with a demand for $11 million in refunds and elimination of $2.

 

FDA approves first implant to curb addiction

WASHINGTON - Federal health officials on Thursday approved an innovative new option for Americans struggling with addiction to heroin and painkillers: a drug-oozing implant that curbs craving and withdrawal symptoms for six months at a time.

 

Man facing jail time after rampage

HOLLIDAYSBURG - An Altoona man has pleaded guilty to charges filed in January when he was accused of stealing a car in Altoona and using it to ram his wife's vehicle in Tyrone.
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Man charged after reporting harassment

A 36-year-old man who went to the police to complain he was receiving harassing text messages at all hours of the night from a teenager has found himself in hot water after investigators learned more than just text messages had been exchanged when...

 

Retired officer taking plea deal

HOLLIDAYSBURG - A retired Logan Township police lieutenant accused of insurance fraud involving a stolen ATV is expected to enter a no-contest plea in late June in Blair County court.

 

FDA approves first implant to curb addiction

WASHINGTON - Federal health officials on Thursday approved an innovative new option for Americans struggling with addiction to heroin and painkillers: a drug-oozing implant that curbs craving and withdrawal symptoms for six months at a time.

 

Man facing jail time after rampage

HOLLIDAYSBURG - An Altoona man has pleaded guilty to charges filed in January when he was accused of stealing a car in Altoona and using it to ram his wife's vehicle in Tyrone.
Andrew .

 

Man charged after reporting harassment

A 36-year-old man who went to the police to complain he was receiving harassing text messages at all hours of the night from a teenager has found himself in hot water after investigators learned more than just text messages had been exchanged when...

 

A walk on the graduate side for BG

A walk on the graduate side for BG

 

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