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Thursday | Altoona Mirror

Searching for slumber

Alcohol: Alcohol reduces overall quality of sleep. Many people think that a nightcap before bed will help them sleep.

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Tue Jul 07, 2009

The Tribune-Democrat

Organizations work to raise awareness of MS risk for vets

George "Murph" Neelan of suburban Pittsburgh started losing control of his muscles 24 years ago, and the condition has gotten progressively worse.

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Sun Jul 05, 2009

Altoona Mirror

Two sisters give birth on July 4

When his daughter Ashley Wallace of Duncansville went into labor in the wee hours on the Fourth of July, Hollidaysburg resident Jim Faith said he thought his other daughter, Selena Steffan of Karthaus, might soon follow.

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Fri Jul 03, 2009

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Display-grade fireworks seized in Blair County

Charges are pending against two men after police in Blair County confiscated a cache of professional-grade fireworks.

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Wed Jul 01, 2009

Altoona Mirror

Group honors officer for heroism

A part-time Blair County police officer has received the Carnegie Medal for risking his life in an attempt to save the life of a victim of a vehicle crash in April 2008.

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Wed Jun 24, 2009

Altoona Mirror

The 50-year-old prom queen

Local woman revisits high school with surprise birthday bash. By Ashley Gurbal, agurbal@altoonamirror.com Article Photos As an overweight teenager, Rexenne "Rex" Robinson of Duncansville never wanted to go to the prom.

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Mon Jun 22, 2009

Altoona Mirror

Jobs outnumber applicants in some f.....

Engineers, nurses and teachers are among the nation's most challenging positions to fill, according to a survey conducted by Manpower Inc.

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Sat Jun 20, 2009

Altoona Mirror

Overdue Pa. tax list has 4 in Blair

By Amanda Clegg, aclegg@altoonamirror.com, Four Blair County businesses owe Pennsylvania money.

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Thu Jun 04, 2009

Altoona Mirror

Saluting a fallen hero

Spc. Chad A. Edmundson, the soldier from Williamsburg who was killed May 27 in Iraq, was laid to rest Thursday on a quiet hillside near Duncansville, but not before Blair County residents paid their respects in a dramatic display of patriotism.

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Tue Jun 02, 2009

O-R Online

Police: Man arrested after assaulting officers

A man who gave addresses of North Strabane Township and Blair County was arrested Saturday night by North Strabane police after he allegedly assaulted two police officers who responded to an argument.

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Sun May 31, 2009

Altoona Mirror

Court denies request to drop guilty.....

A Duncansville-area woman serving life behind bars for first-degree murder will not be permitted to withdraw her guilty plea, according to a Pennsylvania Superior Court opinion issued late last week.

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Fri May 29, 2009

Altoona Mirror

Slain soldier 'lived in the moment'

Joining the Army was something that Spc. Chad A. Edmundson, killed in Iraq this week, always wanted to do, according to his cousin, Justin Swartz of Duncansville.

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Sat May 23, 2009

Altoona Mirror

Always on call

For more information on becoming a paramedic, emergency medical technician or first responder, call the Southern Alleghenies Emergency Medical Services Council at 696-3200 or visit www.saems.com. Not much bothers Rick Guinard.

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Thu May 21, 2009

Graphic Arts Online

Anchor Printing Purchases Two Aquaflex Presses

The Aquaflex ELS servo presses helps Anchor underscore its commitment to the flexible packaging market.

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Mon May 11, 2009

The Tribune-Democrat

Man found dead after cycle crash

State police in Blair County are trying to determine the circumstances behind a traffic accident in which a motorcycle operator was found deceased.

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Sun May 10, 2009

Altoona Mirror

New Year, New Look

In addition to running 16-year-old Clayton to youth group meetings and cross country and swim team practices, Blose also cares for her 83-year-old father, who suffers from dementia, and her 70-year-old stepmother, who has non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.

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Fri May 08, 2009

Altoona Mirror

Car club events

Car show and cruise, May 9, Antique Depot parking lot, Duncansville. The show starts at 5 p.m., and the cruise starts at 6:30 p.m. Entry donation is $5 per car.

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Fri May 01, 2009

Altoona Mirror

Dugan was community-oriented

JoAnn Dugan of Hollidaysburg, who died earlier this week, was remembered Friday as an individual "who helped many people" and was "involved in many ways in the community," said Randy Feathers, regional director of the Pennsylvania Attorney General's Drug Task Force.

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Tue Apr 28, 2009

Altoona Mirror

Officials say grants have time constraints

Blair County commissioners will take away grant money from local recipients if they cannot spend it by mid-2010. In 2007, the county secured $1.39 million in state Growing Greener II funds to cover projects proposed by 15 municipalities and/or organizations that relate to environmental efforts such as water and sewer service improvements, ...

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Sun Apr 26, 2009

Altoona Mirror

Keeping tabs

Local home improvement contractors say a new state law that requires them to register with the state Attorney General's Office will be beneficial.

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