Tyrone News

Soldiers from a Pennsylvania National Guard unit based in Bellefonte and Tyrone conducted a patrol through Abu Ghraib on June 25 that was aimed at disrupting insurgent activity and improving their relationship with their Iraqi counterparts.

What: Tyrone Community Players presents "I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change" Where: St.

Two Northern Blair County municipalities will take advantage of federal stimulus dollars to improve recreation facilities.

Having nearly six months left in office, his efforts focus on connecting city council with the community through improved communication means in the most responsible ways possible.

Lori A. Ray, 32, Tyrone, died unexpectedly Sunday after a lengthy struggle with diabetes and heart disease.

We encourage you to visit and shop in downtown Hollidaysburg. -Our active community is alive and well, and Hollidaysburg residents can expect to see positive changes within the next year.

Man accused of homicide by vehicle A 39-year-old Altoona man was arraigned Wednesday on charges of homicide by motor vehicle while DUI and related offenses.

George Baney, a member of the North American Railcar Operators Association, stands beside a row of cars recently in Coleville.

Rich Peo has been Blair County's controller for 16 years. Before beginning his four terms as the county controller he served as the treasurer for the city of Altoona.

Not surprisingly, the "Roots & Branches" column a few weeks ago lamenting the fact that some ancestors are buried without memorial markers led to quite a few comments from readers.

May 2009 Messages and updates from Blair County's mayors and city council presidents... Hollidaysburg Mayor Joe Dodson writes: -Mayor would like to welcome back 2 borough employees who have served in Iraq.

Dollar General on old Route 220 burglarized Tyrone Police reported that the Dollar General store on old Route 220 was burglarized and heavily vandalized Sunday around 8:30 a.m. Police say those involved tried to steal money, but they didn't say if they were successful.

APRIL 15 - The Youth Ministry of Mt. Olive First Baptist Church, 451 Park Ave., Clairton, will host a Youth Revival at 7 p.m. The theme is "Don't Play in the Streets." For this revival several youth ministers will speak on the theme.

No matter how hard Jerome Banks of Tyrone tried, he couldn't convince Blair County Judge Hiram A. Carpenter to send him to prison last week.

Senior prom is one of the most anticipated events for high school students. With prom season right around the corner, local schools have started their preparations to make it a night to remember for their students.

Welcom to this week's edition of the Gantdaily Weekly Reload. This last week the news team brought you coverage from the Sandy Township Supervisors' meeting, Lawrence Township and Clearfield Borough.

APRIL Messages and updates from Blair County's mayors and city council presidents... Hollidaysburg Mayor Joe Dodson writes: -We would like to alert people to the hazards of driving at unsafe speeds through town, especially with regards to crosswalks and pedestrian heavy areas.

PHILADELPHIA, April 6 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The latest numbers released by the U.S. Small Business Administration's Office of Advocacy reveal just how important small businesses will be to Pennsylvania's economic recovery.

Tyrone resident accused of abusing girl for years: First I want to apologize. This story is almost two weeks old and I apologize for sitting on it for so long.

Homeless men and women used to snooze in the wee hours inside Philadelphia International Airport, seeking warmth, safety and quiet, and trying to blend with weary travelers.