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Penn State 2014 Football Schedule Released
Penn State will be on the road September 13 at Rutgers to open the coming season’s conference schedule in the expanded Big Ten. 

Fire at Former Police Officers Home Ruled Arson
Altoona Fire Department Chief Tim Hileman says the May 9th fire that damaged a former Altoona Police officer’s home has been ruled arson. 

Health Officials: Whooping Cough in Blair Schools
Pennsylvania’s Health Department has confirmed seven cases of pertussis at three Blair County Schools.  

Claysburg Budget Will Eliminate Five Positions
The Claysburg-Kimmel School Board will eliminate five positions as part of its 2013-14 budget introduced Wednesday night. 

Blair Businesses Awarded Impact Fee Grants for Natural Gas Vehicle Conversion
Two Blair County businesses are getting grant money from Harrisburg to aid in switching over to natural gas for their heavy-duty fleet vehicles. 

Tax Claim Bureau Will Write Off Leans on Abandoned Mobile Homes
Blair County officials will draft a policy to allow its Tax Claim Bureau to strike real estate taxes on mobile homes claimed by land owners through the abandonment process.

Former Governor Leader Recalled as Caring, Innovative
Five of former Pennsylvania Gov. George Leader's predecessors were among the nearly 500 mourners at his funeral Thursday as friends and family members remembered him as an innovative, energetic and compassionate leader.

Officials Recover Lost Nuclear Gauge
A missing gauge containing radioactive material that fell off the back of a truck in West Virginia has been recovered. 

PA Table Games Revenue up 8.9-Percent in April
Gambling regulators say gross revenue from table games at Pennsylvania's 11 casinos was up 8.9-percent last month when compared to April 2012. 

AASD Budget Holds Line on Taxes
The Altoona Area School District has a new budget. 

PA Senators Hear Criticism of Liquor Bills
The director of a nonprofit organization that fights substance abuse is broadly criticizing efforts in Harrisburg to liberalize Pennsylvania's beer, wine and liquor laws. 

Curve Wins Home Opener
The Altoona Curve beat the Harrisburg Senators, 5-4, on Opening Night in front of over 3,600 fans at Peoples Natural Gas Field. 

Gallitzin Township Employee Accused of Stealing Thousands of Dollars from Townsh
A Gallitzin Township employee is accused of stealing thousands of dollars. 

Read the City of Altoona's ACT 47 Plan
To read the 326 pages of The ACT 47 team's report for the City of Altoona, CLICK HERE

Judge Rules PA Can't Enforce Voter ID on Election Day
Opponents of a new state law requiring voters to show photo identification at polling places on Election Day are calling it a major victory. 
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Soon to be audited by the IRS: Rep. Mike Kelly (Video)
Doug Herendeen
May 17
Dial N Deal - May 17th 2013
Doug Herendeen
May 17
Homer-Laughlin Mixing Bowl, cream color, blue stripe, 9" wide, 4" high, made in USA -$20 Wall Mirror Set, 3 parts, 21" long, each 7 1/2" wide -$11 for set Corningware, Cornflower design, never used - Pie Plate, 9" Microwave Browning...
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The 11th Hour Guests & Topics May 13th - 17th 2013
Doug Herendeen
May 11
Monday May 13th Dr. Gabe Mirkin Dr. Mirkin.com Dr. Gabe Mirkin on Fitness & Health Facebook page Dr. Mirkin on Twitter Tuesday May 14th Guest Cohost David Ickes Wednesday May 15th 2013 Blair County Arts Festival Saturday May...
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