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Altoona man charged for leaving girlfriend’s children in locked car, police report
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New stores to open in former Kmart location in Altoona
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Altoona man accused of providing drugs that led to overdose
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Police: Infant left in hot car, Altoona woman faces charges
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ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — With more than 80 years in practice in Altoona, Gieg and Jancula, LLC law firm offers the services of lawyers with a depth of experience. Their firm handles a variety of legal practice areas, including personal injury, motor vehicle accidents, workers’ compensation, Social Security Disability, estate planning, and more. Click here to learn more about the law specialties that Gieg and Jancula practice.
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BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Newry Lutheran Church and the Geeseytown Lutheran Church will be distributing free items to those who need them in July and August. The Newry Lutheran Church, located at 1030 Shamrock Lane, will distribute bags of food from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, July 27, in the church social hall. […]
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Altoona mother accused of leaving infant inside hot car while grocery shopping, police say
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — Altoona police say a Blair County mother is behind bars after she reportedly left her 4-month-old child inside a hot car while she was grocery shopping. Authorities say 40-year-old Jade Diggs was arrested over the weekend after the infant was left inside a vehicle...
New stores to open in former Kmart location in Altoona
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Need a replacement PA license plate? Free upcoming event
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Governor Josh Shapiro signs legislation aimed at saving pharmacies
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STV Transforms Pennsylvania’s Infrastructure from Gettysburg to Lancaster
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (WTAJ) — Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) announced Thursday $207.6 million to improve water infrastructure across the state. The funds, approved by the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST), will help communities access clean, safe drinking water, remove or replace hazardous contained pipes and collect and treat wastewater. Of that $207.6 million, $26,013,070 is being […]
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