THE NITWITS: Illinois Wrap, EIU Preview Oct 8, 2009
com's Mark Brennan teams with Neil Rudel of the Altoona Mirror, Nick Foley of WTAJ TV and Mike Irwin (Joe Paterno's first captain) each week to give the lowdown on the Penn State football team's most recent action and upcoming game. Check out this week's show at the links below. (LionNews.com)
Student tells Congress of college costs Oct 7, 2009
He attended Penn State Altoona his freshman year through grants, but came back home the next year and attended Penn State Greater Allegheny due to his family's financial burdens. Now at University Park, Ryan works 20 hours a week in a work-study job on top of his classes and extracurricular activities. (Daily Collegian, PA)
North Star’s Lohr surpasses 1,000 kills Sep 25, 2009
North Star s Lohr surpasses 1,000 kills - Somerset - Daily American. Lohr, a junior middle hitter, entered the volleyball showdown just three kills shy of the 1,000-kills mark. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Leopards Set For Home Opener Sep 21, 2009
(near Altoona and State College) and played two seasons at Penn State before transferring to Wake Forest. His father also served as an assistant coach at Penn State under Joe Paterno. (Goleopards.com)
Governor Rendell Signs Bill to Increase Stability of Municipal Pension Funds Sep 19, 2009
House Bill 348 authorizes a land conveyance in Canaan Township, Wayne County to the Waymart Area Historical Society and another in Altoona to the Altoona Regional Health System. Senate Bill 925 requires licensed massage therapists to complete their training program at a regionally accredited college or university, Pennsylvania private licensed school, or its equivalent as determined by the State Board of Massage Therapy. (PR Newswire)
PG North: Rich Emert's football notebook Sep 17, 2009
Altoona and Hollidaysburg will join the WPIAL in 2010 as football-only members. If the WPIAL has an even number of Quad-A teams next year and does not need McDowell for scheduling purposes the Spartans could be on the outside looking in. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Western Pa. gas prices down 2 cents Sep 16, 2009
The western Pennsylvania region included in the report stretches from Erie to Altoona. Most Read Stories. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
Pennsylvania State Revenue Department Announces Fall Tax Seminar Schedule Sep 11, 2009
Sept. 22 The Casino 300 Lakemont Park Blvd., Altoona To register, contact: Kelly Park at or (814) 695-1558. Oct. 22 Alvernia College 400 St. Bernadine St., Reading To register, contact: Alan D. Ross at or (610) 372-9911. (PR Newswire)
Pa. woman gets up to 12 years for fatal car crash Sep 11, 2009
Twenty-year-old Kellyanne Strouse of Altoona was sentenced Thursday to six to 12 years in prison for the Aug. 2008 crash. "> Curious? Search ScoutPA. lect> Your online website and business directory. Daily American Archive Search Search for an Event Search our Classifieds Pa. woman gets up to 12 years for fatal car crash Rating: 0 Thursday, September 10, 2009 11:39 AM EDT PITTSBURGH (AP) A Pennsylvania woman will spend up to 12 years in prison after pleading guilty to charges related to a... (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Paper Converting Machine Co. buys Pa. firm Sep 10, 2009
F.L. Smithe employs about 75, according to the union, The Altoona Mirror reported last month. A request for comment from F.L. Smithe was not immediately returned. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Bucs trying to light fire under top of lineup Sep 8, 2009
Veal, who has spent the last month on the disabled list with a sprained left index finger, has wrapped up his Minor League rehab assignment with Double-A Altoona. PIT: LHP Zach Duke (10-13, 3. (MLB.com -- Pittsburgh Pirates)
Carlisle prepares welcome for returning troops Sep 3, 2009
They were from units based in Hamburg, Huntingdon, Altoona and Everett. - John Hilton, City Editor. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Carlisle area Stryker Brigade unit back in U.S. Sep 2, 2009
They were from units based in Hamburg, Huntingdon, Altoona and Everett. The headquarters battery draws its members from Cumberland, Dauphin, York, Franklin, Perry and Juniata counties. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Axiom NZ Provides Details on Exclusive Upcoming 'Brightest on the Planet' LED Product Launch Aug 31, 2009
Commenting on the Brightest on the Planet Launch, Axiom NZ Founder and LED systems pioneer and patent holder, Manuel Lynch stated, "From the seaside towns in New Zealand, to the streets of Durban South Africa, to the sun drenched shores of Brisbane Australia, and to the high volume manufacturing plants in Altoona Pennsylvania and Jacksonville, Texas we will reset your thinking. And to all those companies weathering the economic crisis and pushing past it with world leading solutions that provide... (PR Newswire)
Stryker Brigade unit arrives at Fort Dix after Iraq duty Aug 26, 2009
The soldiers returning Tuesday are from units in Huntingdon, Altoona, Everett and Hamburg and more soldiers from the same battalion were expected to arrive within 24 hours. In Iraq, the combat team was responsible for a mostly rural, 900-square-mile region based in Taji. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
W. Pa. man wanted for bogus murder, hostage report Aug 25, 2009
State police in Uniontown say 47-year-old Frank Bowers bogus call on Aug. 15 cost them more than 3,200 as troopers scrambled from Greensburg, Somerset, Uniontown and Altoona to answer the call. "> Curious? Search ScoutPA. lect> Your online website and business directory. Daily American Archive Search Search for an Event Search our Classifieds ? W. Pa. man wanted for bogus murder, hostage report Rating: 0 Monday, August 24, 2009 4:40 PM EDT MILL RUN, Pa. (AP) A western Pennsylvania man is wanted... (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Penn State football preview shows to air this weekend Aug 22, 2009
10 (State College, Altoona, Johnstown). - WHP-TV, Ch. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Military enthusiasts re-enact Vietnam Aug 18, 2009
Tom Gray, of Altoona, Pa ... "We do it to honor these guys and to tell them, 'You weren't forgotten,' to tell them it wasn't always negative," said Tom Gray, 47, of Altoona, who played a platoon leader at the encampment outside the Pennsylvania Military Museum in Boalsburg, about 120 miles northeast of Pittsburgh ... Visitor Linda Rosser, 55, of Altoona, got the point. (MSNBC -- Terrorism)
Military enthusiasts begin re-enacting Vietnam War Aug 18, 2009
Visitor Linda Rosser, 55, of Altoona, got the point. "I probably wish there was a little bit more action, but you felt as though you were right there. Once you listened to the communications, and then you heard it ... it was reality," Rosser said. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Day care centers 'dangling by a thread' without Pa. funding Aug 14, 2009
Gerard Nale, co-owner of a day care in Altoona, said the state's budget impasse means a long delay in getting reimbursed for his July payroll, utility, food and rent costs, and that puts him in a tough position. The state won't reimburse him for those expenses until 30 days after a budget is approved, and no one knows when that will be. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Just who are these health care protesters? Aug 13, 2009
Beth Britz, of Altoona, Pa. and Sue Montler of Altoona, Pa. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Western Pa. crash of tractor-trailer, car kills 2 Aug 10, 2009
Daily American - Western Pa. crash of tractor-trailer, car kills 2. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Link Uncovered Between Viral RNA And Human Immune Response Aug 6, 2009
Heinicke, Bevilacqua and Cole worked with Subba Rao Nallagatla, chemistry research associate, Penn State, University Park; Amy Diegelman-Parente, assistant professor of biochemistry, Penn State Altoona; Jason Wong, molecular and cell biology postdoctoral fellow and Jeffrey Lary, analytical ultracentrifugation biotechnology facility scientist, University of Connecticut, and Xiaofeng Zheng, professor of biochemistry and molecular biology, University of Beijing. The NIH funded this project. (Science Daily)
Five Below adding 4 more stores Jul 29, 2009
The Philadelphia-based company said it will add three other stores in western Pennsylvania by the end of the year, in Altoona, Butler and Cranberry. Company Chairman David Schlessinger said Five Below is weathering the recession. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
Historic district still faces criticism Jul 28, 2009
Before Hollidaysburg, a borough near Altoona, established its historic district in 1989, property values in the area of the district, and also those that would be a part of the district, were declining. Afterward, values in the historic district went up. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
No decision yet on charges in Pa. death Jul 27, 2009
Kendall was treated at Altoona (Pa. Regional Health System for chest, forearm and liver injuries. (The Herald-Mail Online)
Natural causes biggest threat on Pa. death row Jul 26, 2009
Daily American - Natural causes biggest threat on Pa. In the decade since, Pennsylvania has executed no one. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
State employees protest: ‘We just want our pay’ Jul 24, 2009
Daily American - State employees protest: We just want our pay. Most held signs which read: We just want our pay, Where s our bailout. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
6 questions as we think football again Jul 24, 2009
One possibility would be holding a West doubleheader in Altoona or in the Pittsburgh area (or maybe even Erie), while the two other games are played at a venue somewhere in the East. 4. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Rendell makes media push for state budget Jul 24, 2009
On July 16 alone he did 13 interviews, with stations in York, Altoona, Allentown, two in Philadelphia and one with well-known conservative broadcaster Sean Hannity. There was no cost to those news interviews, but he has also used $15,000 in his political campaign funds to put 2. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Death not sought Jul 24, 2009
HOLLIDAYSBURG -- The prosecution will seek life in prison, not the death penalty, against the man charged in connection with the March death of a Penn State Altoona student, a judge said Thursday. The county is seeking life in prison instead of the death penalty for Sean L. Allen, 20, because there was not sufficient evidence to sustain such a penalty in accordance with Pennsylvania law, said Blair County Deputy District Attorney Wade Kagarise. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Pepco Energy Services Selected by PA Farm Show Complex to Implement Energy Savings Performance Contract Jul 23, 2009
Accredited by the National Association of Energy Service Companies (NAESCO), Pepco Energy Services has also completed energy savings contracts in Pennsylvania for Pennsylvania State University at Altoona and University Park Campuses, and for the North Carolina State Government, Baltimore City Schools and City Government, the Washington, D.C. Convention Center, and Andrews Air Force Base. About Pepco Energy Services. (PR Newswire)
News in brief Jul 23, 2009
Tickets for the event go on sale at noon July 31 at the Bryce Jordan Center Box Office, Eisenhower Auditorium, Penn State Tickets Downtown, Penn State Altoona Campus, online at www. bjc. (Daily Collegian, PA)
W. Pa. gas prices drop more than 6 cents Jul 22, 2009
The western Pennsylvania region included in the report stretches from Erie to Altoona. Brookville had the lowest price, at $2. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
Davis family 'existing' Jul 21, 2009
ALTOONA -- Her away message said she'd be right back, but Margo "Maggie" Davis never returned home. It's been more than four months since police found the Penn State Altoona student dead in the trunk of her car, but the Davis family said their everyday life has yet to return to normal ... "Everybody knows everybody," Maggie's younger sister Rachel, who graduated high school this year, said of Altoona. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Governor Rendell Announces Confirmations, Nominations and Appointments Jul 17, 2009
Charles Winters, Altoona. CONTACT: Chuck Ardo 717-783-1116. (PR Newswire)
Gas prices drop a nickel in western Pa. Jul 15, 2009
The western Pennsylvania region included in the report stretches from Erie to Altoona. Brookville had the lowest price, at just over $2. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
Governor: 2 firms to bring 185 jobs to western Pa. Jul 12, 2009
Daily American - Governor: 2 firms to bring 185 jobs to western Pa. Rendell says Diversapack LLC, which makes flexible packaging films, will bring about 150 jobs to Snyder Township, while secondary aluminum recycler Advanced Metal Processing LLC will bring another 35 jobs to Hollidaysburg. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Bars' legal issues loom Jul 10, 2009
Pennsylvania State Police at Altoona reported June 25 that Sammark Inc. -- which owns Tony's Big Easy, Lulu's Nightspot and Candy Bar and Lounge, each located at 129 1/2 S. Pugh Street. -- violated liquor laws, and thus the court agreement, on seven different occasions between April 10 and May 24 of this year, said District Officer Sgt. Wayne A. Bush. (Daily Collegian, PA)
PLCB Awards Grants to Aid Fight Against Underage, Dangerous Alcohol Use Jul 8, 2009
00 Enforcement Activities Berks County Altoona, City of $11,500. 00 Enforcement Activities Blair County justCommunity, Inc. $11,498. (PR Newswire)
Governor standing in the way Jul 8, 2009
Governor Edward G. Rendell today signed execution warrants for Jerome Marshall, 46, who murdered three people, including a 2-year-old girl, in 1983 in Philadelphia; and William L. Wright III, 46, who in 1998 shot to death the husband of an Altoona woman with whom he had an affair. In 1983, Marshall was living with Sharon Saunders, her 2-year-old daughter, Karima, and Saunders' cousin Myndie McKoy, while Saunders' husband was away in the Army. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Seretti takes over Dickinson men's basketball (41) Jul 7, 2009
He has spent the last four years directing the program at Penn State Altoona, leading the Lions to three consecutive Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference Tournament appearances ... Seretti arrived at Penn State Altoona from Washington rson College, where he served as the assistant mens basketball coach for three years. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
DA considers penalty Jul 7, 2009
Whether the man charged in connection with the March 4 murder of a Penn State Altoona student will face the death penalty could be decided as soon as July 23 at his formal arraignment, said the man's attorney Steven Passarello. Sean L. Allen, 20, was arrested March 5 in connection with murdering Margo "Maggie" Davis after police found bloody towels, shirts and a comforter, used condoms, and Davis' broken cell phone in Allen's apartment, located at 102A Fairway Lower Brush Mountain Road,... (Daily Collegian, PA)
Governor Rendell Signs Execution Warrants for Jerome Marshall and William L. Wright Jul 7, 2009
July 6 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Governor Edward G. Rendell today signed execution warrants for Jerome Marshall, 46, who murdered three people, including a 2-year-old girl, in 1983 in Philadelphia; and William L. Wright III, 46, who in 1998 shot to death the husband of an Altoona woman with whom he had an affair. In 1983, Marshall was living with Sharon Saunders, her 2-year-old daughter, Karima, and Saunders' cousin Myndie McKoy, while Saunders' husband was away in the Army. (PR Newswire)
High School Football: A coaching carousel Jul 6, 2009
Susquenita and Altoona sure cut it close but now, roughly a month before players report for two straight weeks of preseason practice, all of the Mid-Penn programs have their head coaches. Altoona didnt have a replacement for former coach Phil Riccio, who stepped down to become the schools athletic director, until the Altoona Area School Board voted 8-1 to hire Tyrone assistant Tom Palfey, who was an assistant for 14 years at Altoona before heading to Tyrone for the last two years ... We... (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Camp Hill athletics does what it's asked Jul 3, 2009
So it wasnt a surprise that Camp Hill breezed through postseason play and won its second straight PIAA Class A baseball title and third overall Camp Hill downed Serra Catholic, 7-4, at Blair County Ballpark in Altoona on June 12 to go back-to-back. The Lions were a good team that probably would have done the same in Class AA and proved through its succesful regular season that it could have competed for at least the 3-AAA title if not more. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Spiegel stays grounded despite stellar career Jul 3, 2009
no matter how far away the playoff games were it was amazing to see a school so small with fans at places like Pine Grove and Altoona. The support is something well all look back on and cherish. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Ask Jamie: Top-notch talent at defensive end Jul 3, 2009
-- William in Altoona, Pa. ----- These two Penn State commitments are both offensive line prospects. (Florida Sports -- Rivals.com)
East rules again at All-Star football game Jun 20, 2009
Gary M. Baranec of the Altoona Mirror/Special to The Sentinel Trinity product Christian Kuntz (18) goes up for a pass against Ryan Womack from G.A.R. Memorial at the Pennsylvania Football Coaches Association East West All-Star game at Mansion Park Stadium in Altoona on Friday evening ... ALTOONA Even if it took him all night, Trinity product Christian Kuntz was determined to make amends ... When the dust settled, East linebacker and St. Josephs Prep graduate Mike Yeager fell on the ball... (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Kuntz Stars in East-West Game Jun 20, 2009
But the Penn State signee came up big as a pass-catcher in Altoona Friday night ... But signee had a big night in Altoona. (LionNews.com)
Sheetz Calls for Beer Legislation Reform Jun 20, 2009
Stan Sheetz President and CEO Sheetz, Inc. (PRNewsFoto/Sheetz, Inc.) ALTOONA, PA UNITED STATES ... (PRNewsFoto/SHEETZ, INC.) ALTOONA, PA UNITED STATES ... The Pennsylvania State Supreme Court recently ruled against Sheetz and revoked our license to sell beer at our Convenience Restaurant in Altoona. (PR Newswire)
Pennsylvania Education Secretary Announces Nearly $2.9 Million in Recovery Grants for School Food Services Jun 19, 2009
Pennsylvania Education Secretary Announces Nearly $2. 9 Million in Recovery Grants for School Food Services. (PR Newswire)
Gateway board puts Smith, staff in limbo Jun 19, 2009
The East-West all-star game in Altoona starts at 6 p.m. today and will be televised on PCN.. Football coach hirings. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Sheetz must sell beer on site to have takeout Jun 16, 2009
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court declined to shake up the way beer is sold in the commonwealth yesterday, ruling that a Sheetz store in Altoona cannot sell beer to-go unless it's also served for on-site consumption ... The ruling will cause a minor transformation at the flagship Sheetz store in Altoona, where beer will be served to go and to stay, said company general counsel Mike Cortez. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
FBI Eyes Charity Linked To Rep. Murtha Jun 3, 2009
A Navy spokesperson cited the reason for the suspension as "alleged fraud." CBS News affiliate WTAJ in Altoona captured the exchange. The reporter asked if Murtha thought his support for Kuchera had been too strong over the years. (CBS News)
April Unemployment Report Jun 2, 2009
Unemployment rate falls in Allegheny, Beaver counties - Pittsburgh Business Times. for free extra services. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
Pa. National Guard soldier killed May 30, 2009
He was a member of Company B, 2nd Battalion, 112th Infantry, in Altoona. Edmundson's death is the second in the 4,000-soldier 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team's deployment. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Marcella Harriett Larson May 30, 2009
Dr. Richard (Judy) Larson of Altoona; Dr. Randy (Vicky) Larson of Spooner; Rev. Daniel (Carrie) Larson of Lawler, Iowa; daughter Barbara (A.J.) Anderson of Grand Rapids, Minn. and her brother Norman (Dolores) Olson of Pennsylvania. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Average gas price in Western Pa.: $2.42 May 28, 2009
The western Pennsylvania region included in the report stretches from Erie to Altoona ... 46 per gallon, and Altoona saw the lowest price, at just under $2. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
Students test drive new lab May 27, 2009
Kyle is planning on going to Penn State Altoona and may major in forensic science. Dean will go to Shippensburg University. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Death penalty mulled in Pa. student’s murder May 26, 2009
Nineteen-year-old Sean Louis Allen, of Hollidaysburg, is charged with criminal homicide in the March 3 death of 20-year-old Margo Davis, of Altoona. Allen pleaded not guilty at a hearing Friday. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Live PIAA Track and Field Championships blog: Day 2 May 24, 2009
The Hempfield boys won the Class AAA title, two points better than Altoona. Thanks for reading, for more information check back later tonight for full coverage and articles, or grab a copy of tomorrow's The Sentinel newspaper. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
W.Pa. cycling race canceled for lack of money May 23, 2009
The Altoona-based Tour de Toona race would have been held in July if not for the cancellation. The race was scaled back in 2008 from its seven-day format to a one-day race. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Tour de 'Toona canceled for lack of money May 23, 2009
The Altoona-based Tour de 'Toona race would have been held in July if not for the cancellation. "> Curious? Search ScoutPA. lect> Your online website and business directory. Daily American Archive Search Search for an Event Search our Classifieds ? Tour de 'Toona canceled for lack of money Rating: 0 Friday, May 22, 2009 11:04 PM EDT ALTOONA (AP) A western Pennsylvania bicycle race that had been held for 22 consecutive years is canceled this year for lack of sponsorship money.The Altoona-based... (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Somerset County boys’ varsity basketball wrap-up May 22, 2009
Daily American Online - Somerset County boys varsity basketball wrap-up. HONORABLE MENTION Brandon Leydig and Scott Gindlesperger of Berlin, Kyle Smiach and Matt Jones of Conemaugh Township, Tyler Sechler of Meyersdale, Tyler Zborovancik and Jacob Fleegle of North Star, Andrew Miller and Nick Foreman of Rockwood, Warren Beitzel and Dani Lung of Salisbury, Brandon Kudasik, Tyler Smith and Kenneth Gibbons of Shade, Silas Miller and Carter Lehman of Shanksville, Dylan Schartiger of Turkeyfoot and... (Somerset Daily American, PA)
