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Third most famous groundhog in Pa.? Claw machine critter made official mascot of Blair County business
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. — Move over Punxsutawney Phil and Gus! A new groundhog is making waves in the Keystone State. Employees were shocked to find an unusual "prize" -a live groundhog- inside one of their claw machine games. The curious creature was safely captured and released unharmed, but its legacy has been long-lasting!
In the news on this date: Aug. 15
A ten-year study of graduates of Blair County public schools showed a low of 1,900 in 1964 and a high of 2,176 in 1965. The last year of the study, 1973, had 2,027. The Altoona Drug and Crime Commission reported that the Penn Alto Hotel, once considered a jewel of the city’s downtown, had a record of 42 of its 278 residents arrested for drug-related crimes in the past two years.
Man severely injured in Blair County Prison assault
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A man is in the hospital with severe injuries after he was assaulted early Friday morning in the Blair County Prison. Blair County District Attorney Pete Weeks confirmed that the assault happened at 3 a.m. on Aug. 9. The man who was assaulted is in the ICU at UPMC Altoona […]
After groundhog got stuck in claw machine, Pennsylvania ice cream shop asking public to name it
DUNCANSVILLE, Pa. — The Pennsylvania mini golf and ice cream shopthat discovered a groundhog in its claw machine is now looking to name the animal. Last week, employees at The Meadows in Blair County were shocked when they spotted a groundhog in the game. The Pennsylvania Game Commission and vending machine company teamed up to rescue and release the animal.
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Checking on persistent reports of typhoid fever cases in the community, the Herald was informed by the Nason Hospital authorities that there are four positive typhoid cases under treatment in that hospital at this time. A beautiful new bicycle will be awarded as first prize and a portable radio will...
Hurd retiring from longtime post leading chamber
A familiar face soon will be missing from the offices of the Blair County Chamber of Commerce. Joe Hurd, who has headed the organization for 27 years, will officially retire Aug. 30. Hurd, who celebrated his 70th birthday Sunday, said he felt the time was right to retire. “I noticed...
Man dies after crash
A Tyrone man has died from injuries suffered in a vehicle crash Monday afternoon. The Blair County Coroner’s Office was dispatched to UPMC Altoona at 4:05 pm. Monday where it was determined Allan Daniels, 77, died from blunt force trauma suffered in the accident earlier that day. The crash...
Groundhog found inside claw machine at mini-golf course in Blair County
Claw machines give players the chance to grab a variety of prizes, but something unexpected was discovered in a claw machine in Blair County. The Pennsylvania Game Commission said employees at a mini-golf course in Duncansville were quite startled when they saw a live groundhog among the stuffed animals. The...
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