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Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Blair County, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 453 stories have been published about Blair County which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Blair County, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 453 stories have been published about Blair County which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.
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Business · AltoonaAfter facing backlash for a policy that may have been using a person’s bad teeth as basis for declining employment, Sheetz says it has since decided to update its handbook.
Sheetz ending controversial 'smile policy'
65% Center coverage: 23 sources
Altoona, Pennsylvania · AltoonaAltoona Area School District will operate on a 2-hour delay on Thursday, April 6. This includes the AASD Pre-K Counts programs at The Learning Express. The delay will allow time for the faculty, administration and local law enforcement to debrief on the recent false reports of an active shooter.
Altoona schools to delay start Thursday to debrief staff after shooting threat
Altoona, Pennsylvania · AltoonaA flashlight egg hunt for adults is taking place at Peoples Natural Gas Field, home of the Altoona Curve Minor League Baseball team. Adults 18 years and older are invited to the stadium on Friday, March 31 to gather as many eggs as possible in the dark, all to benefit the Healing Patch.
Adult egg hunt to Benefit the Healing Patch at Altoona Curve stadium
Altoona, Pennsylvania · AltoonaBEDFORD COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) - The Bedford Area School District is giving back to six people who have had a positive impact on the community. Six people were inducted into the "Hall of excellence" in Bedford County on Thursday. They traveled from all over the country to be recognized for their contributions to the community. From family doctors to athletic coaches to cancer researchers, they each have positively impacted those around them. Accordi…
6 recognized in Bedford County “Hall of Excellence”
Altoona, Pennsylvania · AltoonaThe town hall was supposed to show off a new diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging dashboard. Penn State announced in a February news release that they launched the dashboard. No date was given for when the town hall could take place. The most recent Faculty Senate meeting was held online on Tuesday, March 28.
‘Absolutely a priority:’ Penn State’s diversity town hall delayed, university says
Altoona, Pennsylvania · AltoonaA Florence, Texas man was sentenced Friday to 15 years in federal prison followed by 15 years of supervised release for the sexual exploitation of a child and production of child. HillCountryNews.com has switched to a membership model. Fill out the form below to create a free account. Once you're logged in, you can continue using the site as normal.
Former Altoona resident convicted for child pornography
Altoona, Pennsylvania · AltoonaCLEVELAND (WJW) -- A WINTER STORM WARNING is in effect for Ottawa and Sandusky counties until Wednesday at 11 p.m. Snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches are expected. The rest of us are under a WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY until Wednesday evening. Snow and sleet accumulations of 3 to 4 inches are possible along with a light glaze of ice. Click here for school closings Snowfall rates of up to 1 inch per hour may be possible during the morning commute. …
Winter storm warning; Messy morning commute ahead
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Altoona, Pennsylvania · AltoonaWASHINGTON, D.C. (WTAJ) - U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) is introducing three new bills to make schools and education more accessible to students with disabilities. The policies that these bill outline would make transitions to postsecondary education smoother and emergency procedures more accurate/accessible/inclusive. It would also work to improve training for school security and staff to develop stronger federal oversight/support.
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