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Lawmaker turns eye to municipal pension reform
April 8, 2013 HARRISBURG — A plan to overhaul municipal pension plans for police and firefighters could help some struggling cities in Pennsylvania deal with millions of dollars of pension debt. more »»
Fracking coalition upsets those on both sides of issue
April 8, 2013 PITTSBURGH — Like a marriage the in-laws don’t approve of, a new plan to strengthen standards for fracking is creating unusual divisions among environmentalists and supporters of the oil and gas... more »»
Students arrested in Nittany Pointe ‘riot’
April 7, 2013 More than a dozen Penn State Altoona students were arrested in what Logan Township police called a “riot situation. more »» 
Sinking of the Thresher
April 7, 2013 On April 10, 1963, Patty Wiley went househunting in New London, Con. more »»
No takers on park’s new alcohol policy
April 7, 2013 MARTINSBURG — As wedding season approaches and the “clink” of champagne glasses fills Blair County’s banquet halls, at least one well-known site might remain quietly sober. more »»
Gas plant can qualify for tax break
April 7, 2013 A gas-to-liquids plant planned near Duncansville can qualify for up to seven years of tax abatement as long as construction begins by the end of the year. more »»
Altoona unable to participate in planned library union catalog
April 7, 2013 The Altoona Area Public Library’s database is too large for it to participate in a countywide union catalog system. more »» 
Police facing shortage
April 6, 2013 In January, Roaring Spring Police Chief Milton Fields placed a standard order for a 1,000-round case of .223-caliber ammunition, the bullet for the AR-15 assault rifle often used in law enforcement. more »»
Alleged arsonist free on bail
April 6, 2013 Edward W. more »»
New prison chief brings experience
April 6, 2013 BEDFORD — A Hollidaysburg man with a lengthy corrections resume is set to take over the Bedford County Prison next week, county commissioners revealed Friday. more »»
Police: Thief becomes a victim
April 6, 2013 A suspect in a music store shoplifting case became a victim after an employee of a fast-food restaurant where he was arrested allegedly stole a bag of goods that he had purchased, according to police. more »»
Dad stands by son’s side after accusation of rape
April 6, 2013 The father of a teen accused of raping a woman in Tyrone said the girl’s appearance and behavior following the alleged attack doesn’t fit her story. more »»
Accused arsonist nearing plea deal
April 5, 2013 A Logan Township man accused of setting fire to his house has struck a tentative plea deal that includes jail time, according to his attorney. Edward W. more »»
Logan Twp. might expand sewer project
April 5, 2013 Logan Township leaders are showing interest in a smaller sewer expansion project that could someday lead to a reduction in sewer bills for Sylvan East residents. more »»
Piner, Feathers spar during break
April 5, 2013 HOLLIDAYSBURG — Kenneth J. Piner Sr., 52, and Randy Feathers, 54, both grew up in Altoona. They knew each other more than 30 years ago, and according to Feathers, the two used to play sports together. more »»
PennDOT boosting efficiency initiatives
April 5, 2013 In the past decade, declining gas tax revenues due to cars getting better mileage, fewer federal funds, inflation inroads and the absence of construction borrowing by the state have driven PennDOT... more »»
Police: Woman bilked Sheetz
April 4, 2013 A former Sheetz employee embezzled tens of thousands of dollars over a six-month span, Altoona police allege. Catherine M. more »» 
Retired teacher says poor targeted
April 4, 2013 Washington-Jefferson Elementary School was formed in the wake of the Altoona Area school board closing Jefferson and Washington elementary schools, Tim Wesner of Bell Avenue remembers. more »» 
Cambria woman dies in crash
April 4, 2013 HOLLIDAYSBURG — A crash in Allegheny Township has claimed the life of a Cambria County woma. more »»
Corbett says private Medicaid a possibility
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