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Blair County, Pennsylvania
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PSP: Driver hurt when commercial truck crashes into cemetery in Woodbury Township
A 53-year-old driver was seriously injured Friday morning when his commercial truck crashed and overturned into Royer Cemetery in Woodbury Township, Blair County. Pennsylvania State Police said the vehicle apparently…
Altoona man sentenced to 19 years in prison for trafficking methamphetamine
An Altoona man was sentenced to 19 years in prison for trafficking methamphetamine.
Penn College men's basketball edges Penn State Altoona 78-75
Penn College edged Penn State Altoona 78-75 in a nonconference men’s basketball game Wednesday in Altoona. Clyde Frasier scored 19 points and broke a 70-70 tie with a layup with 2:17 remaining, then helped preserve the…
‘We’re the brave ones’: Annual parade honors veterans for their sacrifice
Veterans and community members gathered in Altoona on Wednesday for the annual Blair County War Veterans Council Veterans Day parade and ceremonies. Navy and Pennsylvania National Guard veteran Rick Kissell said he…
10 area players named to District 6 Class 1A all-star volleyball teams
Ten area players were selected for the Pennsylvania Volleyball Coaches Association’s District 6 Class 1A all-star teams. The selections recognize standout performances by players from the district during the volleyball…
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Adam Sheetz named president, COO of Sheetz
Sheetz has officially appointed Adam Sheetz as its new president and chief operating officer, effective January 1. The grandson of company founder Bob Sheetz, he currently serves as executive vice president of…
Grandson of founder to lead Sheetz as new president and COO
The grandson of Sheetz’s founder is set to become the company’s new president and chief operating officer. The leadership change places a member of the founding family in a top executive role at the Pennsylvania-based…
Founder's grandson Adam Sheetz appointed President and COO
Sheetz has announced that Adam Sheetz, grandson of the company's founder, will become the new President and Chief Operating Officer, effective January 1, 2027. Adam, who currently serves as Executive Vice President of…
Altoona-based Sheetz names new President and Chief Operating Officer
Altoona-based convenience store chain Sheetz has named a new president and chief operating officer. The leadership change places a new executive in a senior role at the family-owned company, which operates stores across…
Popular convenience store chain Sheetz names new company president & COO
Sheetz has named Adam Sheetz, grandson of founder Bob Sheetz, as its next president and chief operating officer. He is expected to take over the role at the beginning of 2027 and oversee the convenience-store chain’s…
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Sheetz names the grandson of its founder as new president and COO
Sheetz has named Adam Sheetz, the founder’s grandson, as its next president and chief operating officer. The convenience-store and market chain is based in Altoona, Pennsylvania. The leadership appointment places a…
11 area teams advance to PIAA soccer/volleyball tournaments
Eleven area soccer and volleyball teams are set to begin their PIAA tournament quests this coming Tuesday and Wednesday. Following successful district championship performances, these teams will represent their region…
Sheetz offers veterans a free meal and car wash
Sheetz announced it will provide a free meal and car wash to veterans and active-duty military personnel on Veterans Day, November 11. The offer includes a half turkey sub and a fountain drink at over 850 locations…
Bishop Guilfoyle sprints past Northern Cambria in D6-1A quarterfinal
Top-seeded Bishop Guilfoyle Academy advanced in the District 6 Class 1A playoffs with a 53-16 victory over Northern Cambria on Friday. The Marauders dominated the first half at Mansion Park Stadium, highlighted by a…
Altoona man arrested after 10-hour standoff with city police
A 39-year-old Altoona man, Justin Loomis, was arrested Friday evening following a 10-hour standoff with city police. The incident began Friday morning when the suspect appeared on his porch roof and threw a window frame…
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APD IDs suspect who prompted hours-long standoff in Altoona neighborhood
A 39-year-old man, identified as Justin Loomis, is in custody following an hours-long standoff in an Altoona neighborhood on Friday. Police barricaded the area near 4th Street and Spruce Avenue, utilizing a drone and…
Central Cambria girls beat Tyrone for 1st District 6 soccer title
The Central Cambria girls soccer team secured their first District 6 Class 2A title with a 2-1 victory over Tyrone at Mansion Park Stadium. Kaydance Sinclair scored both goals for the Red Devils, who entered the…
'Followed our dreams': Central Cambria girls beat Tyrone for 1st District 6 soccer title
Central Cambria secured its first District 6 Class 2A girls soccer title with a 2-1 victory over Tyrone on Thursday night at Mansion Park Stadium. Kaydance Sinclair scored both goals for the Red Devils, who entered the…
Ward ‘humbled’ by retention of state Senate post
State Senator Judy Ward has secured re-election to represent Pennsylvania’s 30th senatorial district, defeating Democratic challenger Sean Steeg. According to unofficial results from Tuesday's election, Ward received…
In the know: Sheetz releases new Thanksgiving-themed menu
Convenience store chain Sheetz has officially launched its new Thanksgiving-themed menu, catering to early holiday shoppers and food enthusiasts. The seasonal offerings feature traditional holiday flavors incorporated…
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