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BAE Systems' electric drive system demonstrates high fuel economy in federal testing

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BAE Systems' electric drive system demonstrates high fuel economy in federal testing

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ALTOONA, Pa., June 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- BAE Systems' (LON: BA) innovative Gen3 electric drive system has successfully completed testing at the Federal Transit Administration's (FTA) Bus Research and Testing Center (BRTC), demonstrating best-in-class fuel economy and emissions results.See the Story

Special Olympics PA athlete receives 2025 Sheetz Family Award of Excellence

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Special Olympics PA athlete receives 2025 Sheetz Family Award of Excellence

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ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) -- Altoona-based Sheetz awarded its 2025 Sheetz Family Award of Excellence to a Special Olympian who is not only an athlete, but advocate for the Special Olympics. Haleigh Sommers, of Fayette County, was the recipient of the award on June 7, following the competition at this year's Special Olympics of Pennsylvania summer games. Jacquelyn Foderaro (left), Community Partnership Manager at Sheetz, presents Haleigh Sommers with …Read Article

Altoona Man Arrested For Stalking And Chase

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Altoona Man Arrested For Stalking And Chase

An Altoona man has been arrested for stalking and chasing a woman in a vehicle. Arrested on Sunday was 46-year-old Timothy Smith. Police say they were called to the area of 6th Avenue and 2nd Street Sunday afternoon, for an incident involving road rage. According to Altoona Police the victim told them Smith was following her and her boyfriend, at one point blocking their vehicle in an alley, when he reportedly got out of his car and tried to …Read Article

Detour Starts Today For Route 36 In Altoona

PennDOT is reminding motorists of a planned detour starting today for Route 36, Union Avenue in Altoona, due to the Mill Run Bridge Project. Union Avenue from Baker Boulevard will be closed through October of this year. The detour will use East Plank Road, Logan Boulevard, and 6th and 7th Avenues. Any businesses located south of the bridge along Union Avenue can be accessed from Plank Road to East Ward Avenue. Local traffic will be able to a…Altoona, Pennsylvania · Altoona Read Article

SATIRE NEWS: Entitled Child Expects To Eat Lunch Every Day – U-S-NEWS.COM

ALTOONA, PA—Saying the pampered 6-year-old seemed to think someone should provide her with a midday meal on a regular basis, sources told reporters Thursday that local entitled child Harper Wiley expected to eat lunch each day of her young life. “Can you imagine? Not just on the odd occasion, but every single day!” said a source with knowledge of the situation, contending that if Wiley was given a lunch that consisted of the bare minimum nutriti…Altoona, Pennsylvania · Altoona Read Article

Home Intruder Runs Into Family’s Rescued Pit Bull, Police Can’t Believe Their Eyes

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When an alleged burglar entered a residence, he had a face-to-face encounter with the family’s rescued pit bull. Police were astounded when they arrived 20 minutes later to find an unexpected sight. After trespassing on the Pennsylvania home of Leroy Rucker, an intruder came face-to-face with the family’s defense system. (Photo Credit: Screenshot) Most people have either a security system in place or defensive weapons with which to protect their…Altoona, Pennsylvania · Altoona Read Article

Greater Altoona Career And Tech Center Appoints New Director

The Greater Altoona Career and Technology Center has named a new director. Nicole Zernick, who has led the center as interim director for the past seven months, was officially made director last night during a meeting of the board. The position was left vacant by previous executive director Eric Palmer after he was charged with numerous felony counts of child pornography last November. Zernick will begin her new role on July 1st, with a base …Altoona, Pennsylvania · Altoona Read Article

Bodacious: '90s prom taking place at Jaffa Shrine in Altoona

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ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) -- From mullets to fanny packs, the 1990s will be in full swing at a themed prom that could be all that and a bag of chips. A classic rewind '90s prom will take place, featuring the best hits of the decade. Everyone is encouraged to wear their fresh and fly '90s gear. "What's the 411?" What: Classic rewind prom When: Saturday, July 26 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Where: Jaffa Shrine (2200 Broad Avenue, Altoona) Costs: $20 general …Altoona, Pennsylvania · Altoona Read Article

Tuesday's Flying Squirrels at Curve game rained out

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Altoona and Richmond’s series opener at Peoples Natural Gas Field was postponed due to inclement weather Tuesday night.Altoona, Pennsylvania · Altoona Read Article

No Tax Increase For Altoona School District

The Altoona School Board has reportedly voted against raising real estate property taxes. During a meeting of the board last night, they voted 7-2 against approving a preliminary budget that had contained a 3% tax increase. Although the district is facing a $2.4 million dollar deficit, it will be paid out of the district’s unreserved balance of about $34 million.Taxes · Altoona Read Article

Owner Admits To Telling Child To Throw Dog Over Fence At Humane Society

More information has come to light regarding the Pitbull mix named Cherry, who was thrown over the fence at the Central Pa. Human Society in Altoona this past March. Logan Township Police identified Cherry’s owner as 39-year-old Erin House of Williamsburg. House has officially been charged with animal cruelty, and corruption of a minor after she allegedly confessed to making her young child throw the dog over the fence. Police report that Hou…Altoona, Pennsylvania · Altoona Read Article

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